Torque Report Staff
Lexus GS sales stop in Europe, is the US next?
A year ago it was reported that Lexus had stopped work on the next-generation Lexus GS, partially due to the arrival of the new LS and because sales of the GS had dwindled. While Lexus hasn't made any announcements here in the U.S. about the GS, it appears that Lexus has already given the GS death sentence in Europe. Dutch...
Jaguar XE SVR isn’t in the cards
Even with the new F-Pace SVR and the possibility of an I-Pace SVR, Jaguar has decided against making an SVR version of the XE sedan. That means that Jaguar has sadly decided against releasing a BMW M3 rival. A spokesperson from Jaguar revealed the sad news to Car and Driver, so if you are looking for a high-performance XE,...
Cadillac will release a new vehicle every six months by 2022
This week Cadillac took the wraps off the 2019 Cadillac XT4 compact crossover, which is the first of several new models that Cadillac will release over the next few years. Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen has revealed that over by 2022 Cadillac, on average, will release a new vehicle every six months. The next new Cadillac will be a large...
Chevy Corvette will not be getting Cadillac’s new twin-turbo V8
Last week Cadillac unveiled a new twin-turbocharged V8 that will power the 2019 Cadillac CT6 V-Sport and while there was some speculation that the Corvette could borrow the engine, it's not going to happen. Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen revealed that the Chevy Corvette will not be getting the new V8. "Just quit the speculation it's headed for Corvette. It's...
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio get a Nero Edizione package
Alfa Romeo has unveiled new blacked-out packages for both the 2018 Giulia and Stelvio. The package, which goes by a much cooler sounding name, Nero Edizione, adds Dark Miron alloy wheels, grille and mirror caps. The package also adds custom brake calipers in black, red or yellow, dark exhaust tips and darkened headlights. The Nero Edizione package is available on...
2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo arrives with 590-hp
Maserati has unveiled the 2019 Levante Trofeo, the first Levante built around a V8 engine. The ultimate Maserati of SUVs, has one of the most powerful engines ever fit under the hood of a Maserati and reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed over 186 mph. The 2019 Levante Trofeo is powered by a 3.8L Twin Turbo...
Mazda finally jumps on the Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto bandwagon
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is pretty much a common thing in the latest new cars, but a few automakers have been resisting the technology. Toyota finally decided to add the technology, which is arriving with the new Avalon, Corolla and RAV4. Now Mazda is ready to offer it as well, which will arrive this summer with the...
2019 Volvo XC40 T4 arrives this summer starting at $33,200
Today Volvo took the wraps off 2019 Volvo XC40 Inscription, the most luxurious version fo the compact crossover. While the Inscription trim level may be priced out of reach for some younger buyers, Volvo has announced that a cheaper Volvo XC40 T4 model will arrive this summer. The 2019 Volvo XC40 T4 will be powered by a 187 horsepower T4...
2019 Kia Optima gets a facelift
The updated 2019 Kia Optima debuted today at the New York Auto Show. Kia's most popular sedan gets updated design cues inside and out, plus new driver assistance tech and the latest version of Kia's UVO infotainment system. The 2019 Kia Optima gets a small nip and tuck on the outside with new LED daytime running lights, updated alloy wheel...
Lincoln launches subscription pilot in Los Angeles
Lincoln has announced that it is launching a subscription pilot service in Los Angeles. While the other subscription services offered by Cadillac and Volvo give you access to new vehicles, Lincoln's pilot only offers a range of pre-owned 2017 Lincoln models. The pilot will launch in West Los Angeles and expands the pilot offering 2015 Lincoln vehicles in both West...
