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Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2017 - 3:20PM
To commemorate 65 years of the Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors has unveiled the 2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition at this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas – available for the Grand Sport and Z06 in their premium configurations.
By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2017 - 2:51PM
The folks at Hennessey Performance have cooked up the most extreme Ford F150 Raptor aftermarket package out there, adding an extra axle, a unique bed and a whole lot of extra power – and the VelociRaptor 6x6 is making its formal public debut this week at SEMA.
By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2017 - 4:01PM
One of the most powerful customer-ready Ford Mustang showcars at this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the 2018 RTR Mustang, featuring the familiar name of Ford drift racing champion Vaughn Gittin Jr – and in its most powerful iteration, this muscle car could pack upwards of 700 horsepower.
By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2017 - 8:31AM
Subaru will continue to pursue performance with the WRX and WRX STI continuing on into the next-generation. How much bigger will it be?
By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2017 - 3:55PM
The folks from Chevrolet Performance have taken the wraps off of the 2018 COPO Camaro drag racing package a few days early – revealing the newest race-ready muscle car ahead of its grand debut at next week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2017 - 7:51AM
Subaru unveiled their new Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. Performance fans want to know one thing.
By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2017 - 11:59AM
Some production information for the next generation Ram 1500 was offered in FCA’s 3rd quarter financial results, confirming that the 2019 truck will debut in January with production of the all-new pickup starting during the 1st quarter of the year at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan.
By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2017 - 11:42AM
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition will make its formal debut next week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, but thanks to the press release from General Motors – we have all of the vital details on the next Hot Wheels Camaro.
By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2017 - 11:33AM
Mitsubishi’s new eco-performance SUV could change the EV landscape. It won’t be a boring EV.
By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2017 - 9:08AM
The 2018 Subaru WRX STI S208 made its debut in Tokyo. How does the Japan-only model, compare to the US-spec Type RA?
By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2017 - 2:50PM
FCA has offered up some brief production details on the Jeep Wrangler Pickup, the Jeep Wagoneer and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, proving that all of these new models are on track for production in the not-so-distant future.
By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2017 - 8:16AM
Subaru brings the rumble to the Tokyo Motor Show. Check out a preview of the next-generation WRX/STI. [Galley and Video]
By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2017 - 3:04PM
Ford will feature seven customized 2018 Mustang models at the upcoming SEMA Show, but thanks to the teaser information, we know that one of them will be a custom widebody Mustang GT from the folks at Roush.
By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2017 - 2:55PM
Ford Motor Company has begun teasing the unique vehicles that will line their huge display at the upcoming 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and among the seven Mustangs on hand will be a new 5.0L-powered pony car that will be modified to eclipse the 200 mile per hour barrier.
By Marc Stern on October 19, 2017 - 12:25AM
As planning starts to ramp up, the sponsor of the Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI will use Laguna Seca's famed "Corkscrew" as a major part of its logo.
By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2017 - 8:50AM
Hennessy Performance will bring “The Exorcist” Chevy Camaro ZL1 to the SEMA Show 2017. What else do they have up their sleeve?
By Denis Flierl on October 9, 2017 - 10:43AM
Hyundai announced the new hot hatch i30 N gets tailor-made P Zero tires. You won’t be riding on these “HN” performance treads in the US.
By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2017 - 11:25AM
A new Nissan LEAF NISMO will generate big interest in EVs. Here’s how it will bring EV critics onboard and change the global EV landscape.
By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2017 - 8:05AM
Mitsubishi will unveil their hottest EV ever at the Tokyo Motor Show called the Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept. It melts the ICE.
By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2017 - 1:05PM
Nissan has revealed a new LEAF NISMO concept hot hatch. This is one model we hope they bring to production.
By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2017 - 8:03AM
It’s just been announced, Subaru will unveil their new 2018 Ascent 3-Row Crossover at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Why is it a big deal for Subaru?
By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2017 - 7:22AM
Reports say Nissan will bring a new-generation Silvia S16 to the Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Is Nissan going to bring back their legendary sports car?
By Denis Flierl on September 30, 2017 - 11:56AM
Subaru announced this week, they will unveil a new BRZ STI Sport limited edition coupe at the Tokyo Motor show. It reveals 3 upgrades coming to the 2018 BRZ.
By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2017 - 7:53AM
Subaru brings plenty of rumble to the Tokyo Motor Show 2017. They will unveil the Fun Adventure Crosstrek (XV) Concept and Impreza Future Sport Concept, both in Sunshine Yellow.
By Marc Stern on September 26, 2017 - 12:47AM
In interviews with leaders of the auto industry, it turns out that mild hybrid technology has a place at the automotive table as it replaces diesel technology in the product mix.
By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2017 - 10:32AM
For the first tine, Subaru brings a VIZIV Performance Concept to the Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Is this a preview of the new-generation 2020 Subaru WRX STI?
By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2017 - 8:00AM
Subaru announced today they will unveil the 2018 WRX STI S208 and 2018 BRZ STI at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017.
By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2017 - 11:05AM
The Jaguar Art of Performance Tour stops in the Detroit area this weekend and if you are within reasonable driving distance of the event, this is most certainly something that you will want to do this weekend – as Jaguar will let you drive their performance cars hard for free.
By Marc Stern on September 17, 2017 - 10:24PM
Five years after Lamborghini unveiled its Urus crossover at the Beijing Motor Show and two years after the automaker confirmed that the vehicle would be made, the Urus is about to become reality. According to the automaker, Dec. 4 is the date the super-SUV is set to drop.
By Alex Reichenbach on September 15, 2017 - 9:38PM
Mercedes has unveiled a new plug in hybrid at the 2017 Frankfurt Automotive Show. Some of the specifications of Mercedes S 560e are impressive putting it in direct competition with Tesla Model S.