Torque Report Staff
BMW M8 GTE brings BMW back to 24 Hours of Le Mans
Before the sexy BMW 8 Series arrives, BMW will put the M8 GTE on the track next season as it competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship, in addition to the to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. The BMW M8 GTE debuted today at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW M8 GTE is powered by a 4.0L...
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser gets a refresh in Europe
Europe is getting a refreshed Toyota Land Cruiser for the 2018 model year. The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser that debuted today in Frankfurt is not the same model that's sold here in the United States, but if you're in Europe the iconic Land Cruiser is getting a list of updates. On the outside the 2018 Land Cruiser gets an updated...
Jaguar takes the electric I-Pace to the track
After being entering the FIA Formula E Championship in 2016, Jaguar Racing is going a step further. Jaguar has announced the introduction of the world's first production battery electric vehicle race series, which will take place in 10 cities around the world. The I-Pace eTrophy all-electric series gives racers of the future a chance to showcase their talent, competing on...
BMW i Vision Dynamics concept previews a Tesla rival
BMW is finally ready to rival Tesla with the debut of the BMW i Vision Dynamics concept, which is a sleek four-door electric sedan that could easily rival the Tesla Model 3 and Model S. The i Vision Dynamics concept is a four-door Gran Coupe with a driving range of 373 miles, a top speed over 120 mph and a...
Volkswagen Group will electrify its 300-car lineup by 2030
It seems like almost every day now that an automaker announces that it will increase the number of electrified models in its lineup. Volkswagen has already announced plans to introduce several new electric models, but now the larger Volkswagen Group of brands is following suit. Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller has announced that every one of Volkswagen Group's 300 models will...
Audi Aicon electric concept can drive itself 500 miles
Audi has unveiled its latest design study, the Audi Aicon concept car, which features no steering wheel or pedals, since its an autonomous car. The Aicon concept is also a full electric car that can travel up to 500 miles on a single charge. The Audi Aicon concept is a 2+2 four-door electric sedan with a style that is a...
Mercedes-AMG Project One debuts in Frankfurt
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar concept. With its Formula 1 hybrid technology, the Project One has over 1,000 horsepower and can reach speeds over 217 mph. Mercedes-Benz says that the Project One was developed in close cooperation with the Formula 1 experts at Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth and with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team in...
Bugatti Chiron sets 0-249-0 mph world record
Bugatti has revealed that the Bugatti Chiron has set a world record by completing a 0-249-0 mph (0-400-0 km/h) run in only 41.96 seconds. The 1,500 horsepower hypercar was driven by IndyCar driver Juan Pablo Montoya. Last month Juan Pablo Montoya only needed 41.96 seconds to get the Chiron up to 249 mph and then back to zero. It actually...
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package leaked
Porsche is going to reveal a slightly tamed down version of the 911 GT3 this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show - the 911 GT3 Touring Package. The 911 GT3 will still have the same 500 horsepower from the standard GT3, but little tweaks, like the deletion of the large rear spoiler make it look a little calmer. German website...
Tesla gives owners extended driving range to escape Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma is now impacting Florida residents and to help them quickly escape the hurricane's path, Tesla has performed an over-the-air update to give some owners in Florida more driving range. The quick update is only for the Model S 60 and Model X 60 models that are equipped with the 75 kWh battery pack. The 75 kWh battery is...
