Torque Report Staff
2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback revealed
Hyundai has revealed the newest member to the i30 family - the 2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback. The i30 Fastback will be available in Europe starting early next year as a sleeker alternative to the i30 and i30 Tourer models. Compared to the i30 five-door the i30 Fastback is 30 mm lower (1.2-inches) and its chassis has been lowered by 5mm,...
Dodge Viper production ends on Aug 31
It's officially the end of the line for the Dodge Viper, since Chrysler will end production of the Dodge Viper at its Conner Assembly Plant on August 31. Two years ago Chrysler revealed plans to end production of the slow selling Viper at its plant that employs more than 80 employees that build the Viper by hand. Although Chrysler is...
Aston Martin shows off the near-production Valkyrie
Aston Martin has released a whole new batch of photos of the Valkyrie hypercar, which was revealed a year ago. The near-production model that we see in these photos is about 95 percent done. Since its reveal, Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies have been working together to develop the Valkyrie’s aerodynamics, body styling and cockpit packaging. Matt Hill,...
Ford to sponsor the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise
Ford is going to sponsor this year's 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise after Chevrolet decided to pull out of the event. America's largest annual celebration of automotive history draws more than 1.2 million people to Detroit with around 40,000 cars showing off. “Dream Cruise is all about the sheer joy and freedom of the automobile, and Ford has always celebrated car...
Audi R8 and TT get Audi Sport Performance Parts
Audi has unveiled its new line of Audi Sport Performance Parts for the Audi R8 and TT models. The list of new performance add ons for the R8 and TT includes full body kits, suspension upgrades, bigger brakes a new steering wheel and a better exhaust system. “With the Audi Sport Performance Parts we are tapping into a new business...
2017 Mazda CX-5 gets Top Safety Pick Plus rating
Mazda has announced that the new 2017 Mazda CX-5 has received the highest safety rating from the IIHS - "Top Safety Pick+" which means that every Mazda tested by the IIHS has received its highest rating. The big keyword is "tested" since the IIHS hasn't tested the MX-5 or the new MX-5 RF models. The CX-5 has been awarded as...
2018 Nissan 370Z starts at $30,875
Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2018 Nissan 370Z Coupe, 370Z Nismo and 370Z Roadster. The 2018 Nissan 370Z is already on sale and pricing starts at $30,875. The 2018 Nissan 370Z Coupe and 370Z Roadster get updated exteriors with darkened headlights and taillights, new blackout rear lower fascias and new 19-inch wheels. The 3.7L V6 generates 332 horsepower...
2018 Ford Mustang brings back the Pony
Ford has unveiled a new Pony package for the 2018 Ford Mustang, which will be offered on the four-cylinder Mustang when it arrives in October. The Pony package brings back an iconic feature - the grille-mounted pony-in-corral badge design. The unique badge design first appeared on the Mustang in the mid-1960s when the car was still in concept phase and...
2018 Audi A8 teased again, previews Audi’s new design language
Audi has released another teaser of the 2018 Audi A8, which is officially going to debut tomorrow, July 11. This latest teaser clip provides the clearest look yet at the new flagship sedan. Audi also says that the new A8 will debut Audi's new design language. What else do we already know about the new A8? Rear passengers will get...
Photographer uses Volvo XC60’s on-board cameras to take photos in Copenhagen
To promote the safety of the 2018 Volvo XC60, Volvo recently teamed up with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Barbara Davidson to use the XC60's on-board safety cameras to create a special collection of photographs. This is the first time ever that a car is used as a camera by a photographer. Davidson managed to capture around 30 photos using the XC60's...
