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Auto Shows

Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

By Will Maley on March 2, 2016 - 1:17PM
Do you find yourself wishing for a Porsche 911 that was light-weight, packed a powerful engine, and came with a six-speed manual? Your wish has come true.
By Will Maley on March 2, 2016 - 10:53AM
Audi's crossover lineup has a bit a problem. All of their models look like one another. The only way you can tell them apart is either by the overall size or looking on the back for the name. But Audi is going to be changing this with the introduction of a new crossover.
By Will Maley on March 1, 2016 - 2:32PM
Mercedes-Benz hasn't had a true competitor to the likes of the Audi A5 and BMW 3/4-Series convertibles since the CLK ended production in 2009 to make way for the slightly larger E-Class coupe and cabriolet. But Mercedes decided it was time to change that.
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2016 - 1:13PM
The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport debuted today at the Geneva Motor Show, introducing a host of upgrades to the Stingray that makes this C7 almost as quick around the test track as the 6th generation Corvette ZR1.
By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2016 - 8:42AM
Bucky Lasek’s 2016 Subaru WRX STI GRC race car is revealed in Geneva. The new livery looks good on the Subaru stand. Can Subaru compete?
By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2016 - 7:26AM
The Subaru XV Concept makes its global debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. What does it tell us about the new-generation Crosstrek?
By Will Maley on February 29, 2016 - 3:34PM
The Bugatti Veyron was an ambitious supercar when it was introduced almost a decade ago. The vehicle boasted a quad-turbo W16 engine producing 1001 horsepower and could reach a top speed of 253 mph. But Bugatti believed that wasn't enough.
By Will Maley on February 25, 2016 - 9:57AM
You really want a Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe, but you don't have the cash to buy one. What do you? Mercedes has an alternative.
By Will Maley on February 24, 2016 - 2:46PM
Imagine there was a car that offered a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrain. Too bad that such a car doesn't exist. That is until now.
By Will Maley on February 24, 2016 - 9:37AM
Aside from a more potent V8 in the Flying Spur, Bentley will also have an updated Mulsanne debuting at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
By Will Maley on February 19, 2016 - 3:54PM
Before the F-Type SVR rumbles into the Geneva Motor Show next month, Jaguar has revealed a bit more information on the most aggressive variant to date.
By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2016 - 11:49AM
Ford Motor Company has been riding high with their new Shelby GT350 Mustang, but comments made by Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser at the Chicago Auto Show suggests that the 2017 Camaro 1LE might be able to beat the GT350 around a race track.
By Will Maley on February 19, 2016 - 9:29AM
If you're having the difficulty of choosing between the V8 or W12 for the Flying Spur, Bentley is about to make that choice that much harder.
By Will Maley on February 18, 2016 - 1:48PM
Wagon fans, we have some good news and some bad news for you.
By Will Maley on February 18, 2016 - 10:38AM
Today was a momentous occasion for Volvo as they would be introducing to the world a new chapter in their wagon history. The new chapter came in the form of the 2017 V90.
By Will Maley on February 17, 2016 - 9:52AM
Audi has already announced they'll being showing a more potent version of the RS Q3 next month at the Geneva Motor Show. But there is another vehicle the German automaker will be bringing.
By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2016 - 7:52AM
The Subaru Impreza 5-Door Concept rolls out at the Chicago Auto Show. Where’s the 5-Door STI?
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2016 - 9:15AM
The 2016 Pure Red Special Edition Subaru Crosstrek broke cover at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Check out the full gallery.
By Will Maley on February 12, 2016 - 11:43AM
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is considered one of the best cargo vans on sale today. One problem that drives a number of people away from the Sprinter is the high starting price of $37,490. But Mercedes-Benz has a solution and they revealed it yesterday at Chicago Auto Show.
By Will Maley on February 12, 2016 - 9:42AM
Kia has offered a hybrid version of the Optima sedan for a few years now. But they never had a model that was built solely as a hybrid. That changed yesterday at the Chicago Auto Show as Kia pulled the covers off a new dedicated hybrid model.
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2016 - 10:15PM
The Ram Power Wagon has always been the most capable truck in the heavy duty segment, but at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, this rugged off-roader gets a facelift that includes new graphics, a new grille, new wheels and the same go-anywhere capabilities.
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2016 - 2:50PM
Toyota has grown their TRD PRO lineup at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, with the 2017 Tacoma joining the Tundra and 4Runner in offering a rugged off-road package – one which is even more capable than the current Tacoma TRD Off-Road.
By Will Maley on February 11, 2016 - 9:45AM
Spyker has been brought back from the brink of bankruptcy and to celebrate this, the sports car builder released a teaser photo of their showing at Geneva.
By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2016 - 2:48PM
As we speculated last week, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE package will debut tomorrow at the 2016 Chicago International Auto Show, but as a nice surprise, the newest 1LE package is offered for both the V6 and V8 models – bringing superior handling capabilities to the masses.
By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2016 - 8:14AM
Subaru announces a new special limited edition 2016 Crosstrek. Do you like Pure Red? This crossover will grab your attention.
By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2016 - 11:38AM
This morning, Toyota rolled out the image above showing the grille and hood scoop of a mystery vehicle that will debut later this week in Chicago – one which I am guessing will have ties to the Toyota Racing Development division.
By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2016 - 6:57AM
The 2017 “Subaru XV Concept” will make its world debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. What will it reveal?
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2016 - 5:31PM
There has been no official word from General Motors, but there is a persistent rumor floating around the social networks and the internet forums that the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro 1LE will debut at this week’s Chicago Auto Show – introducing what could be a road-handling beast for shoppers on a budget.
By Will Maley on February 5, 2016 - 9:52AM
How do you make a piece of forbidden fruit that much sweeter? If you happen to be Audi, you add a bit more power.
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2016 - 6:07PM
Toyota has massive plans for the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, including a long list of vehicles including some race cars, specially customized show vehicles, concept cars, the newest production vehicles and interactive displays – including the opportunity to drive the new RAV4 inside of Chicago’s McCormick Place.