Torque Report Staff
2017 Hyundai Ioniq earns Top Safety Pick+ rating
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is the latest vehicle to receive the highest safety rating from the IIHS - Top Safety Pick+. To qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ rating, a vehicle must receive a good rating in all five IIHS crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints. The vehicle must also receive...
Republicans want to kill the $7,500 EV tax credit
If you're in the market for a new electric car, you better act fast. House Republicans have reportedly removed the $7,500 electric vehicle federal tax credit from their new House bill. If the bill passes, that means that electric car buyers will see the tax credit disappear by the end of the year. The official details from the bill have...
2018 Aston Martin Vantage teased again
The next-generation Aston Martin Vantage is going to be unveiled this month, which most likely means that we'll get to see it at the upcoming LA Auto Show. Following last week's teaser, Aston Martin has released a second teaser photo of the 2018 Aston Martin Vantage. This second teaser now shows what the we can expect from the front of...
2019 Audi A7 to debut in Detroit
Although the 2017 LA Auto Show kicks off later this month, Audi is reportedly not going to show the next-generation 2019 Audi A7 at the show and instead have its US debut at the Detroit Auto Show. Audi officially unveiled the new A7 last month, but just like other new Audi models, Europe will get it before the United...
Chevy Colorado ZR2 AEV concept and ZR2 Race Development Truck debut at SEMA
Chevy is making the Chevy Colorado pickup even more capable with the debut of the Chevy Colorado ZR2 AEV concept and ZR2 Race Development Truck at the SEMA Show. Both truck concepts reveal how even more off-road capable the Colorado ZR2 can be with a few additions. The Colorado ZR2 AEV concept was created in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles...
2018 Jeep Wrangler gets over 200 Mopar accessories and parts
Jeep is going to offer over 200 Mopar accessories and parts for the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Although Jeep has only revealed a few photos of the 2018 Wrangler, Mopar gave a sneak peak at the accessories and Jeep Performance Parts for the 2018 Wrangler at the SEMA Show. Some of the parts that were revealed include Jeep Performance Parts...
Kia brings two Stinger GT concepts to the SEMA Show
Kia is using the the SEMA Show to debut two concept versions of the new Stinger GT, the Kia Stinger GT Wide Body and Stinger GT Federation. To create the Stinger GT Wide Body, Kia partnered with West Coast Customs. As its name suggests, the Stinger GT Wide Body features wider fenders to fit the 21-inch Keen forged wheels....
2018 Ford Expedition rated at 20 mpg, beats the Suburban
The 2018 Ford Expedition is already rolling down the production line and now Ford has revealed that the Expedition 4x2 has a combined EPA rating of 20 mpg, which beats out the Chevy Suburban, which has a 19 mpg combined rating. The 2018 Expedition is rated at 17 mpg city and 24 mpg on the highway, which is an improvement...
BMW unveils the M Performance Parts for the 2018 BMW M5
BMW is using the SEMA Show in Las Vegas to debut the new line of M Performance Parts for the 2018 BMW M5. The range of available M Performance Parts not only make the M5 look even sportier and luxurious, but also add some aerodynamic, cooling and performance upgrades. To help improve the M5's aerodynamic performance, there's items, like side...
Honda will now let you buy Civic Type R’s engine for less than $7k
Honda has announced that the Civic Type R's 2.0L turbocharged engine is now available as a crate engine through Honda Performance Development's Honda Racing Line program. The 306-horsepower 2.0L K20C1 engine that powers the Civic Type R is now available to U.S. grassroots and professional racers for verified, closed-course racing applications through the HPD Honda Racing Line program. The Honda...
