Torque Report Staff
2018 BMW X2 expands BMW’s coupe-like SUVs
After teasing us with several camouflaged X2 prototypes, BMW has finally unveiled the 2018 BMW X2. Not familiar with what the X2 is? It's basically a more "coupe-like" version of the X1. It's what the X4 is to the X3 and the X6 to the X5. While the BMW X4 and X6 models have a similar shape, the BMW X2...
Subaru Viziv Performance concept previews the next WRX
Subaru continues to use the Viziv name for its concept vehicles and now it's unveiled the latest one - the Subaru Viziv Performance concept. As its name suggests, this latest concept previews a future high performance model, which likely hints at the direction of the next-generation WRX. The Viziv Performance concept draws inspiration from Subaru's current sedan, like the WRX...
Lexus LS+ concept previews the future
The all-new 2018 Lexus LS was just unveiled, but Lexus is already looking to the future with the debut of the Lexus LS+ concept, which previews the design direction of Lexus' future models. The third-generation of the Lexus L-finesse design language will be even bolder with a new take on the Spindle Grille. Behind the updated grille there's a large...
Nissan IMx concept previews an electric SUV
Nissan has already confirmed that it's working on a new electric SUV and now we have our first preview with the debut of the Nissan IMx concept, which is debuting this week at the Tokyo Motor Show. The IMx concept features a fully electric powertrain that can travel up to 372 miles on a single charge - much further...
Toyota TJ Cruiser concept could enter production
Toyota is going to reveal the TJ Cruiser concept this month at the Tokyo Motor Show and if you like what you see, there's a chance that Toyota could build it. Hirokazu Ikuma, Toyota's chief designer revealed to Autocar that Toyota is thinking about building the TJ Cruiser and offering it globally. Toyota will use the TJ Cruiser concept's debut...
Buick LaCrosse Avenir is coming in 2018
Sales of the Buick LaCrosse are abysmal with GM currently having a 204 day supply of inventory of the full size sedan, but the LaCrosse isn't done yet. Buick is reportedly gearing up to expand its new luxury Avenir sub-brand to the LaCrosse lineup in 2018. GM’s 2018 Vehicle Identification Number Decoder was recently submitted to NHTSA late last month,...
2018 Chevy Traverse SUP concept is ready for the beach
Chevrolet has unveiled the 2018 Chevy Traverse SUP concept, which it's bringing to the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The concept is based on the production Traverse, but has been modified for stand up paddleboarding. In addition to its bright graphics, the concept incorporates a roof-mounted Stand Up Paddleboard Carrier by Thule and a Riviera Paddlesurf paddleboard. Other additions...
Hyundai is bringing the Vaccar Tucson Sport concept to SEMA
Hyundai has several models planned for this month's SEMA Show in Las Vegas. In addition to the one-off Santa Fe, Ioniq and Elantra models, Hyundai has teamed up with Vaccar to develop the Vaccar Tucson Sport concept. Just like the rest of Hyundai's SEMA concept, the Vaccar Tucson Sport concept gets several styling and performance upgrades over the standard Tucson....
Aston Martin confirms two new Lagonda models coming by 2023
Following the recent debut of the stunning DB11 Volante, Aston Martin has confirmed that the brand will introduce two new Lagonda models by 2023. The two new models will join the Lagonda Taraf, but we don't know yet what they will be. Andy Palmer, Aston Martin CEO revealed to Car and Driver that the two new models are in the...
Mercedes-AMG G65 Final Edition says the end is near
Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to introduce a new G-Class, but to send the current model off, Mercedes-AMG is introducing the Mercedes-AMG G65 Final Edition. The Mercedes-AMG G65 Final Edition is powered by a 630 horsepower AMG 6.0L V12 that turns the G-Class into a beast. It can reach 0-62 mph in only 5.3 seconds onto an electronically limited top speed...
