Torque Report Staff
2018 Buick Cascada brings the color back
Buick says that "color is back," which is why the 2018 Buick Cascada is getting some new, more vibrant color options for the new model year. The 2018 Cascada gets three new exterior color options and two new convertible top colors. Plus if you want the Sport Touring Dark Effects Package, its available in two additional exterior colors. The 2018...
Toyota reveals GR sports car series in Japan
Toyota has pulled the covers off of its new GR sports car series in Japan. The GR series, which stands for Gazoo Racing, will offer models in three performance categories. "Toward making "ever-better cars," GAZOO Racing, established as a company within TMC, refines its cars and trains its personnel through motor sports activities such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring...
2019 Mercedes-Benz S560e debuts with 25 mile EV range
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560e plug-in hybrid sedan, which is expected to go on sale in the U.S. by mid-2019. The large sedan has an electric driving range of 25 miles. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560e is powered by a 365-hp 3.0L V6 that's mated to a 90 kW electric motor. The plug-in hybrid powertrain sends its power to...
Chrysler 300 Hellcat expected next year
Chrysler is reportedly going to introduce a Hellcat version of the Chrysler 300 next year. The Chrysler 300 Hellcat will be introduced as a 2018 model before the whole Chrysler 300 lineup gets a refresh for the 2019 model year. Chrysler has yet to make an official announcement, but Automotive News is reporting that the Chrysler 300 Hellcat is in...
McLaren Special Operations creates bespoke 570GT
McLaren has announced that six very lucky buyers will be getting their hands on a bespoke McLaren 570GT that's been created by McLaren Special Operations as part of the MSO Collection. The six special 570GT models are finished in McLaren's historic ‘XP Green’ exterior paint, which is the same color as the F1 XP GT ‘Longtail’ homologation model built...
Volkswagen planning new small crossover for America
Volkswagen pulled the covers off the sub-compact VW T-Roc crossover this month in Frankfurt, but VW has no plans to offer it in the United States, since it's deemed as too small for U.S. buyers. Even though the small crossover segment has taken off here, VW executives are still trying to decide if it needs to offer a smaller...
Daimler beats Tesla with electric Fuso eCanter truck
Tesla has made lots of headlines lately as we wait for the arrival of its electric semi-truck. Well Daimler has been working on an electric truck as well and has announced that it is ready. Daimler recently unveiled the Fuso eCanter in New York City. The Fuso eCanter is the world’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck and will be...
You can now pay to drive a Land Rover Defender in the U.S.
Sadly Land Rover no longer sells the iconic Land Rover Defender in the United States, but fans of the SUV still have a chance to get behind the wheel of one. Land Rover has announced the new Land Rover Experience Center Heritage Program, which gives you a chance to drive it off-road in the U.S. The Land Rover Experience Center...
Ford confirms Fiesta ST is done in North America
Ford has basically given up on the Ford Fiesta in North America, which means that we won't be getting the next-generation Fiesta or even the Fiesta ST hot hatch. "It's simply a matter of a lack of interest in the B-segment in America. It doesn't make sense, nor is it possible financially speaking, to import a single trim level, and...
Tesla Model 3 deliveries happening sooner than expected?
Last month Tesla only produced around 100 Model 3 sedans, which isn't too impressive considering the long list of reservations for the "attainable" electric car. While many predicted that Tesla would have a hard time meeting its delivery goals for the Model 3, Tesla might be ahead of its projections. At least one Model 3 buyer recently received an...
