Torque Report Staff
Mercedes-Benz is working on a subscription program
Subscription programs are geared to completely change the car buying service. You'll no longer have to plop down a large down payment and you can have an even less commitment than a traditional lease. Porsche, Cadillac and Volvo have already launched subscription programs and now Mercedes-Benz is working on one too. Mercedes-Benz is close to finalizing its own subscription program...
2019 Kia K900 revealed as the K9 in South Korea
Kia has yet to reveal the US-spec version of the 2019 Kia K900, but we do have our first look at the new flagship sedan thanks to two brochure photos. Kia has already unveiled the flagship sedan, which is known simply as the Kia K9 in South Korea. It's expected that Kia will reveal the 2019 Kia K900 next week...
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid priced at $25,990
Although the all-new Honda Accord has been available for a few months, Honda is now finally ready to release the 2018 Accord Hybrid. The 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid arrives at dealers later this month with its pricing starts at $25,990. The 2018 Accord Hybrid is powered by the third generation of Honda's two-motor hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle...
McLaren reveals the 570GT Black Collection
McLaren Special Operations, the bespoke division of McLaren Automotive, has revealed the limited-edition 570GT MSO Black Collection. The 570GT MSO Black Collection is painted in Carbon Black, plus it gets an MSO Defined Titanium SuperSports Exhaust and Sport Pack dynamic handling package. The exterior of the McLaren 570GT MSO Black Collection also gets the MSO Defined Black Pack that replaces...
2019 Kia Sorento starts at $26,980
Kia has announced the pricing for the refreshed 2019 Kia Sorento, which starts at $26,980 with the destination fees included. The 2019 Sorento gets updated front and rear fascias, an improved interior and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Three row seating is also standard on all trim levels. Buyers will be able to choose between either a 2.4L four-cylinder or...
Audi brings its Traffic Light Information tech to Washington, D.C.
Audi has announced that it is expanding its Traffic Light Information technology Washington D.C. Now more than 600 intersections in the District of Columbia will support Audi's “time-to-green” feature of Traffic Light Information. Following its introduction in 2016, Audi has launched Traffic Light Information in seven cities, including Las Vegas, Dallas, Palo Alto, Denver, and Portland, Oregon. “This initiative represents...
Buick is giving away free Wi-Fi for March Madness fans
Buick is giving its March Madness fans a present. Starting today, select Buick vehicles will get a free month of 4G LTE Wi-Fi so they can stay connected to all the action. The free unlimited data offer is available for current owners in the U.S. who have a Buick equipped with an OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and do not...
2019 Toyota RAV4 to debut at the New York Auto Show
Toyota has announced that it will reveal the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 later this month at the New York Auto Show. The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 will debut at the show on March 28. Toyota has released this single teaser photo of the 2019 RAV4 that gives a look at its profile and overall shape. Late last year Toyota revealed the...
2018 Honda Accord sales aren’t off to a great start
The all-new 2018 Honda Accord has won over the automotive press and it was even recently named the North American Car of the Year, but even with all of its accolades, sales are not off to a great start. According to dealers, buyers are not choosing the 2018 Accord over its longtime rival, the Camry, because of unappealing lease...
2019 VW Touareg teased
Volkswagen is going to officially unveil the all-new 2019 Touareg later this month at an event in Beijing, China. The debut is scheduled for March 23 and to prepare us for the debut of the new Touareg, VW has released a series of teaser photos and quick videos. VW hasn't released a lot of the details about the 2019 Touareg,...
