Torque Report Staff
US-spec Hyundai Kona will debut this week
Hyundai unveiled the Kona subcompact crossover earlier this year, but Hyundai has yet to introduce the US-spec version of the Kona. Hyundai has announced that our version of the Hyundai Kona will debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Hyundai released this teaser photo of the Kona, which reveals that the Kona's exterior won't change much from the...
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS teased again
Mercedes-Benz has released a new teaser video of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS, which is going to debut on November 29. Mercedes-Benz simply calls the new third-generation CLS "perfected" in this latest teaser that previews the exterior. "What defines the Mercedes-Benz CLS is a clear yet emotional and sporty design along with innovative engineering. The CLS is a visual treat with...
2019 Infiniti QX50 revealed ahead of its debut next week
Infiniti has a released the first photo of the 2019 Infiniti QX50 crossover, which is going to debut next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2019 QX50 was previewed earlier this year by a concept version and from what we can see here, not much has changed. At the front the production version stays close to the QX50...
Honda is working on electric cars that can recharge in 15 minutes
Honda has been pretty quiet about its future electric car plans other than the two retro styled concepts that its unveiled in the past few months. It's now being reported that Honda is working on a new lineup of electric vehicles that will only need 15 minutes to recharge. Honda's new electric cars will arrive in 2022 and will only...
Subaru confirms plans for 50th anniversary edition models
Next year Subaru will celebrate its 50th anniversary and to commemorate the anniversary, Subaru will release limited 50th anniversary editions of all of its models. Each 50th anniversary edition will be painted in the same color and get special badging. The 50th anniversary edition models will also build upon the top trim level of each model. The limited-edition models will...
2018 Volvo XC40 production begins in Belgium
Volvo has kicked off production of the 2018 Volvo XC40 in Ghent, Belgium. Volvo has already received 13,000 orders for the small XC40 SUV, which will start arriving early next year. “This is a proud day for Ghent, the company and all our employees here,” said Mr Samuelsson. “Our people have put in long days and many hours to prepare...
GMC Sierra All Mountain concept is ready for winter
GMC has unveiled the 2018 Sierra 2500HD All Mountain concept, which is debuting this week at Vail Mountain. The one-of-a-kind snow machine builds on the Sierra 2500HD pickup, but its wheels have been replaced by tank-like tracks that give it the ability to tackle snow-covered terrain. Besides the Mattracks 150 Series tracks, the GMC Sierra All Mountain also gets snowboard...
2019 Infiniti QX50 teased ahead of its debut in LA
Infiniti is going to reveal the all-new 2019 Infiniti QX50 next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which will feature a new interpretation of Infiniti's Powerful Elegance design language. Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti's Senior Vice President, Global Design stated, "As with all INFINITIs, we have been inspired by our desire to drive, expressed with power and artistry. With this all-new...
2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet starts at $67,295
Even though most of the country is bundled up for winter, Mercedes-Benz has announced that the 2018 E-Class Cabriolet is now on sale, starting at $67,295. The 2018 E-Class E400 Cabriolet is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that generates 329 hp and 354 lb-ft. of torque that's mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. That's enough power to accelerate...
Ford releases its first plug-in hybrid police vehicle
Earlier this year Ford released a hybrid police vehicle based on the Ford Fusion and now Ford has introduced a plug-in hybrid version. The Special Service Plug-in Hybrid Sedan can travel up to 21 miles in electric mode. Ford says that the Special Service Plug-in Hybrid Sedan is designed specifically for police and fire chiefs, detectives, and other government personnel...
