Torque Report Staff
Jaguar reveals the steering wheel of the future
Jaguar has unveiled a new intelligent and connected steering wheel of the future, dubbed Sayer. The Jaguar Sayer steering wheel is going to debut on a new concept: Jaguar Future-Type, which looks at the future of mobility in the year 2040. Jaguar says that Sayer is the first voice-activated artificial intelligence steering wheel that will be able to carry out...
2018 Chrysler 300 gets trim updates and new colors
Chrysler has announced the updates to the 2018 Chrysler 300, with the biggest changes being new trim levels that now align with the Chrysler Pacifica. The 2018 300 will be available in Touring, Touring L, 300S, Limited and 300C trim levels. The new entry-level Chrysler 300 Touring comes standard with cloth seats and 17-inch aluminum wheels. If you step up...
Nissan donates $150,000 and 20 Titan trucks for Hurricane Harvey relief
Nissan and several other automakers have announced donations to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Nissan has donated $150,000 to the American Red cross to support the relief efforts of victims of the hurricane, plus an addition 20 Nissan Titan trucks. "Our thoughts are with those whose lives have been forever changed by the devastating hurricane that has hit...
2018 Fiat 124 Spider gets a new Red Top Edition
Fiat has announced the updates to the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider. The changes aren't big, but the 2018 124 Spider gets a new Red Top Edition, plus a few new color options. The 2018 124 Spider is available in three trim levels: Classica, Lusso and Abarth. The new Red Top Edition is available on the Fiat 124 Spider Lusso model....
Mercedes-AMG Project One has over 1,000 hp
Mercedes-AMG is bringing the Project One to the Frankfurt Motor Show this month. With this latest teaser, Mercedes-AMG has confirmed that the Mercedes-AMG Project One hybrid two‑seater will have over 1,000 horsepower and a top speed over 217 mph. The Mercedes-AMG hypercar can seat two passengers and is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged engine from the brand's Formula 1 hybrid...
Detroit Electric to reveal future model plans
Detroit Electric produced its first car in 2015, but since then we haven't heard much about the brand. Now with lots of cash from a Chinese investor, Detroit Electric is ready to reveal its future model plans. Thanks to $1.8 billion in capital from Far East Smarter Energy Group, UK-based, Detroit Electric, will outline its future product plans during its...
Toyota C-HR Hy-Power concept and new Land Cruiser head to Frankfurt
The kick off the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show is almost here. Toyota has announced that it will reveal the C-HR Hy-Power concept and the new Toyota Land Cruiser at the show. The C-HR Hy-Power concept is based on the C-HR crossover, with a hybrid powertrain. The C-HR Hy-Power concept is a design study that "emphasizes the new crossover’s emotional and...
2018 Ram Harvest Edition appeals to farmers
Ram is trying to appeal to American farmers with the introduction of the 2018 Ram Harvest Edition, which will be available across the Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 lineup. The Ram Harvest Edition feature a ride-height increase of one inch and aggressive on/off-road tires. Black tubular side steps, a spray-in bedliner, fold-out bumper step and mud flaps, rubber floor mats,...
When will the $7,500 tax credit expire for Tesla buyers?
If you're planning on getting a Tesla Model 3, Model S or Model X, you better act soon, since the $7,500 federal tax credit for all Tesla vehicles is about to expire. It's expected that Tesla will pass the 200,000 sales mark soon, which will reduce the tax credit for its vehicles. In easier terms, basically once Tesla sells more...
2018 Nissan Armada gets Intelligent Rear View Mirror
Nissan is adding a new Intelligent Rear View Mirror to the 2018 Nissan Armada SUV. Similar to Cadillac's system, the Intelligent Rear View Mirror adds a built-in LCD monitor to the rearview mirror to give better view of what's behind the vehicle. The 2018 Armada is the first Nissan to get the new I-RVM technology. Its major benefit is that...
