Torque Report Staff
Toyota 86 to race in the Pirelli World Challenge
Toyota has announced that a special Toyota 86 is heading to the Pirelli World Challenge this month. Toyota Motorsport’s GmbH (TMG) 86 Cup Car will make its debut in the racing series at Utah Motorsports Campus in Tooele, Utah, August 11-13. Entered in the TCA class, the 86 Cup Car will do battle in the PWC’s double-header race weekend and...
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT priced at $20,235
Hyundai has announced the pricing for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, which is priced at $20,235, including the destination fees. The new Elantra GT will be offered in standard and Sport trim levels, with the more powerful Sport model starting at $24,135. The new Elantra GT is ready to go battle the latest compact hatchbacks, like the Mazda3, Honda Civic...
2018 Nissan Leaf is lower with improved aerodynamics
Nissan has released the latest 2018 Nissan Leaf teaser, which now shows off a sketch of the new EV's profile. The 2018 Leaf will now be lower with improved aerodynamics to make it more efficient - allowing drivers to travel farther on a single charge. Nissan says that the new Leaf's exterior design is inspired by airplane wings. Nissan's engineers...
Tesla Model Y to share parts with the Model 3
Earlier this year Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that Tesla's next model, the Model Y crossover would be built on a new platform - instead of sharing parts with the Model 3. Luckily things change fast and now Musk has confirmed that both models will be built on the same platform. Why the change of heart? “Upon the council of...
Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car officially bows out
The electric car segment is on a roll right now with new entries, like the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt, but it wasn't long ago that the typical electric car was quirky with a short driving range. One such car is the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, which arrived well before the first ever Tesla Model S, with the pre-production models...
2018 Mazda3 gets standard automatic braking, starts at $18,095
Mazda has announced that the 2018 Mazda3 will come standard with its new Smart City Brake Support automatic braking system. Pricing for the 2018 Mazda3 sedan starts at $18,095, while the Mazda3 five-door $19,345. The 2018 Mazda3 Sport comes standard with a 155-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 7-inch infotainment screen with Commander control knob, Bluetooth, power windows and locks and...
2018 Nissan Pathfinder reminds you to check your back seat
Nissan has unveiled a new Rear Door Alert technology that will remind you to check for passengers in the rear seats after you exit the car. The technology is meant to help prevent drivers from accidentally leaving children or other precious cargo in the car, especially as temperatures rise in the summer. How does it work? The Rear Door Alert...
2017 MINI Countryman named IIHS Top Safety Pick
MINI has announced that the 2017 MINI Countryman has received the Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. To be eligible for the Top Safety Pick award a vehicle must earn good ratings in five crashworthiness tests as well as an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention. The 2017 MINI Countryman earned the designation thanks to good crashworthiness...
Volkswagen T-Roc crossover to debut on August 23
Volkswagen is going to officially unveil the T-Roc compact crossover on August 23, which is just prior to its debut in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. VW has released this teaser video of the T-Roc, which reveals a few sketches of the T-Roc. The three minute YouTube video shows off some of the T-Roc's design details, like its new...
2018 Ford Mustang GT gets a ‘Good Neighbor Mode’
What Ford Mustang GT owner doesn't love the sound of that throaty 5.0L V8 under the hood? While the owner may love it, there may be a neighbor or two that hates it. Because of that, Ford has announced the introduction of a new "Good Neighbor Mode" for the 2018 Ford Mustang GT. The new Good Neighbor Mode, features a...
