Torque Report Staff
Did Garmin just preview the next-gen Volvo S60?
Garmin has announced that it will be showing off its new infotainment system next week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and its even released a teaser of its new system. While an infotainment system is nothing to get too excited about, what is interesting is the teaser clearly shows the infotainment system in a new Volvo...
Hyundai teams up with Aurora to release Level 4 autonomous vehicles by 2021
Hyundai has announced that it has partnered with Aurora to help it introduce self-driving Hyundai vehicles by 2021. The partnership will see the automaker integrate Aurora’s self-driving technology into Hyundai vehicles starting with models custom-developed and launched in test programs and pilot cities. Initially the new partnership will focus on the development of hardware and software for automated and autonomous...
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class shows off in the mountains
In less than two weeks Mercedes-Benz will officially pull the covers off the all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class at the Detroit Auto Show. A few weeks ago Mercedes-Benz released officially photos of the interior and now we have photos of a camouflaged 2019 G-Class showing off how tough it is on the Schöckl, a 1,445 meter high local mountain near...
Nissan’s new Brain-to-Vehicle tech will help cars learn from drivers
Nissan has unveiled its new Brain-to-Vehicle technology that will give cars the ability to interpret signals from the driver’s brain. Nissan’s Brain-to-Vehicle, technology will speed up reaction times for drivers and lead to cars that are able to adapt to different situations. By anticipating intended movement, the new technology can take actions, such as turning the steering wheel or slowing...
Audi says goodbye to the “Russian doll” design philosophy
Audi, just like its German competitors have typically used "Russian doll" design philosophy that ends up making all of their models look the same across the lineup. Well Audi is now stepping outside of this philosophy and has stated that the styling of its future models will be more differentiated. Speaking to Autocar, Audi chief executive, Rupert Stadler stated, “This...
Nissan says new Frontier and Titan V6 are coming, but when?
While automakers like, GM and Ford have been revamping their truck lineups, Nissan's truck lineup needs a little love. For starters, the Titan isn't available with a V6 engine and the Frontier is by far the oldest truck in its segment. Michael Bunce, senior vice president-product planning for Nissan North America, recently revealed to WardsAuto that there are some changes...
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is ready for winter
Mercedes-Benz is going to reveal the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in March, but the automaker has released a new teaser video of the hatchback. The five-door A-Class hatchback is currently completing its last extensive test drives in what looks like a very cold Sweden. Mercedes-Benz has been working on the new A-Class for more than...
2019 Hyundai Veloster teased ahead of its Detroit debut
Hyundai is getting ready to unveil the all-new 2019 Hyundai Veloster next month, but Hyundai has decided to give us a teaser of the new Veloster now. Hyundai has released a short teaser video of the new Veloster, which shows off its familiar shape, but also reveals some of the new design changes. The 2019 Veloster will have a sleeker...
MINI will now let you add customized 3D-printed parts
MINI has announced the availability of a line of 3D-printed parts that can be fully customized. The MINI Yours Customized product range includes the indicator inlays (called side scuttles), trims for the passenger side in the interior, LED door sills and LED door projectors. The customized parts are manufactured using 3D printing and laser lettering and the parts only take...
Next-Gen BMW M3 and M4 could have around 475 horsepower
BMW is reportedly working on a new turbocharged 3.0L six-cylinder engine that will power the next-generation BMW M3 and M4 models. The engine known internally as the S58 could have around 475 horsepower, which is a nice increase from the current 425-hp S55 engine. The big news is that the engine will debut under the hood of the X3 M...
