Torque Report Staff
Ford creates ‘Team Edison’ to develop electric cars
Although Ford's electric car lineup isn't too impressive today with the Focus Electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Fusion and C-Max, Ford has some big plans in the works. Ford has announced that it is setting up an internal team, called "Team Edison" to develop a lineup of new electric cars. Ford made the announcement about "Team Edison" confirming...
2017.5 Mazda6 gets a few small updates
Mazda has revealed the updates to the 2017.5 Mazda6. The biggest changes are the addition of leather seats and a power driver's seat for the Touring Premium Package and standard Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. In addition to the leather seats on the Mazda6 Touring, the base Mazda6 Sport also gets a few trim updates. The addition of...
Audi starts taking orders for the new Audi A8
Audi has announced that it will start taking orders for the next-generation Audi A8 in Germany. Buyers in Germany will be able to order the new A8 on October 5, with pricing starting at 90,600 euros ($106,688 US), while the long-wheelbase version starts at 94,100 euros ($110,810 US). Initially the new Audi A8 will be offered in the German market...
2018 Toyota Corolla starts at $19,445
Toyota has announced the pricing and updates to the 2018 Corolla, which is getting a few small interior updates for the new model year. The 2018 Toyota Corolla also now comes standard with with TSS-P, which bundles the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Automatic High Beams. The 2018 Corolla's...
Volkswagen increases its warranty to six years or 72,000 miles
Volkswagen now has one of the best warranties in the industry thanks to its new "People First Warranty" that now covers most 2018 models for six years or 72,000 miles (whichever comes first). The new bumper-to-bumper warranty easily beats VW's rivals, since most only offer a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. The new warranty...
2018 Honda Civic starts at $18,840
The 2018 Honda Civic will be available in a few days, so Honda has announced the updated pricing for the 2018 Civic. The Civic rolls into 2018 unchanged from the 2017 model year and pricing starts at $18,840 for the Sedan, $19,250 for the Coupe, and $24,100 for the Si Sedan and Coupe. The base 2018 Civic is powered by...
Ram unveils Laramie Longhorn Southfork and Lone Star Silver Editions
Ram unveiled two new special edition models at the State Fair of Texas, the Laramie Longhorn Southfork and Heavy Duty Lone Star Silver, which are clearly geared towards the Texas market. The Laramie Longhorn Southfork, builds on the Laramie Longhorn trim by adding a more luxurious interior, and more tech features. Inside, Southfork adds Canyon Brown and Light Frost Beige...
Dyson may build a range of electric vehicles
A few days ago Dyson announced its plans to introduce a new electric car. Shortly after the announcement, founder James Dyson also revealed that he eventually wants to introduce a range of electric vehicles. Dyson is known for its clever vacuums and other household devices, but this new venture will take the company in a completely different direction. Dyson has...
Chevrolet celebrates with the 2018 Silverado and Colorado Centennial editions
2018 is the 100th anniversary of the first production Chevrolet truck and to celebrate its birthday Chevy has lots of things planned including the introduction of the 2018 Silverado and Colorado Centennial editions. The 2018 Silverado and Colorado Centennial Editions feature design elements inspired by Chevy Trucks from the past including a Centennial Blue paint color and bowtie emblems and...
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve debuts at State Fair of Texas
Nissan has unveiled the 2018 Armada Platinum Reserve, which it describes as "the most luxurious version of Nissan’s flagship full-size Armada SUV ever." The 2018 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve starts with the Armada Platinum trim, but adds even more luxury features. On the outside the 2018 Armada Platinum Reserve gets Dark Chrome exterior trim and 20-inch Dark Chrome wheels. Inside...
