Torque Report Staff
Porsche Cayman e-volution electric concept has 124 mile range
Porsche has unveiled the Porsche Cayman e-volution electric concept at the Electric Vehicle Symposium. The electric Cayman has a charging voltage of 800 volts and can reach 62 mph in only 3.3 seconds. The best part is that it looks pretty much identical to the production Cayman and can drive up to 124 miles on a single charge. Sadly Porsche...
Is General Motors planning an electric coupe?
General Motors recently announced plans to introduce 20 new electric cars by 2023, with two of them slated to arrive in the next 18 months. As part of the announcement, GM revealed a teaser photo with several covered cars sitting off in the distance behind the Chevy Bolt EV. Although most of the covered models look pretty ordinary, there's one...
Ferrari SUV confirmed, arrives after 2020
Some Ferrari fans probably never thought the brand would build a high-riding model to tap into the SUV craze, but it's now officially happening. CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that Ferrari will release an SUV, but it will take about 30 months to decide on production. While Ferrari hasn't confirmed when the new SUV will arrive, Ferrari is beyond the...
2018 Lexus LC Structural Blue edition is inspired by butterflies
Lexus has unveiled the 2018 Lexus LC Structural Blue edition, which is painted in a unique blue that is the result of a new paint technology that uses the structure of a butterfly’s wings. It took 15-years for Lexus to develop the new technology. The 15 year project to develop Structural Blue saw a collaboration between the company’s Tech Centers...
Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo stars in Justice League
Next month Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash are teaming up in Justice League. What will the superheros drive in? Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Warner Brothers Pictures to provide three models for the movie: the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo, E-Class Cabriolet and G 500 4×4². Bruce Wayne will drive the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo,...
Here’s your chance to drive the classic Jaguar and Land Rover models
Jaguar Land Rover is giving fans a chance to experience some of the brand's most iconic models, like the E-type Series 1, XK150 and Mk2 with its new Classic Drive experience. The event takes place at Eastnor Castle in the UK and gives fans the chance to go off-roading in a classic Land Rover or hit the road in...
2018 Ford Mustang GT to get a second performance package
The 2018 Ford Mustang is getting a host of upgrades to challenge its long time rival, the Chevy Camaro. The biggest news is that the 2018 Mustang GT now generates 460 horsepower from its 5.0L V8, which is five horsepower more than the Camaro SS. While the upgrades should help the 2018 Mustang battle the Camaro, Ford may have...
2018 BMW X3 priced at $43,445
BMW has announced the pricing for the third-generation 2018 BMW X3, which will start at $43,445 with the destination fees for the X3 30i, if you step up to the X3 M40i, it starts at $55,295. The base 2018 BMW X3 30i is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that generates 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. It can...
2018 Subaru Crosstrek and WRX get Top Safety Pick+ rating
Subaru is the latest automaker to get the top safety rating from the IIHS, since both the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and the restyled 2018 Subaru WRX have earned the Top Safety Pick+ rating. As long as you check the box for the optional EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, you'll get the top rating. The 2018 Crosstrek and WRX received the Top...
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Review
Prepare for lift off Thirteen seconds between me and the sky, sounds like an advertisement for space travel or a title song from some indie band. In fact thirteen seconds is the time it takes me to open the roof on the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. Which ironically is eight seconds slower than a soft top Miata takes...
