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Auto Shows

Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2018 - 8:16AM
Subaru uncovers the VIZIV Tourer Concept in Geneva. Will they bring back the WRX STI 5-Door hatch in 2020?
By Mary Conway on March 2, 2018 - 11:42PM
I have covered the North American International Auto Show or NAIAS for more than two decades and the first question people usually ask is "Why do they hold it in one of the coldest months of the year"? Now the organizers of the show that boasts introductions like the 2019 Ford Bullitt Mustang are finally considering moving the show.
By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2018 - 10:36AM
Alyssa Julya Smith interviewed Subaru’s Alan Bethke about the Subaru WRX STI. See why she’s left with her mouth open.
By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2018 - 8:11AM
Subaru celebrates 40 years in Canada and brings its ugly past and three new models for consumers.
By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2018 - 7:25AM
If the new VIZIV Tourer Concept doesn’t reveal a next-generation Subaru WRX STI Hatch, the brand isn’t listening to fans.
By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2018 - 9:46AM
Subaru pitches the new 2018 Crosstrek to outdoor enthusiasts. Have you ever used a rooftop tent for camping?
By Marc Stern on February 20, 2018 - 11:36PM
Porsche will introduce most-powerful 911 GT3 RS later this year as a 2019 model. The 545-horsepower flat-six is the biggest naturally-aspirated engine the automaker has ever stuffed under the rear engine cover.
By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2018 - 7:06AM
Subaru Corporation will unveil a new VIZIV Tourer Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show. Is this a WRX STI hatch preview?
By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2018 - 9:53AM
The new 2019 Subaru Ascent is available for pre-order now. See when it’s expected to arrive
By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2018 - 8:54AM
The 2018 Subaru WRX STI 50th anniversary edition comes in one color. Heritage Blue is too chic for the performance car.
By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2018 - 3:53PM
FCA’s Mopar division has used the Chicago Auto Show to introduce a long list of aftermarket upgrades for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, including four performance modifications in the form of beadlock wheels, a suspension lift kit, a cat-back exhaust system and the innovative Ram AirFlor cold air intake system.
By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2018 - 2:35PM
The media days for the 2018 Chicago Auto Show have come and gone without any mention of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, so those waiting for the super-Stang will have to wait until New York in April as the next possible debut location.
By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2018 - 7:58AM
Need a lift? See what Nissan is offering on their 2018 Titan and Titan XD Crew Cab 4x4 models.
By Marc Stern on February 9, 2018 - 12:11AM
Volkswagen's 2018 three-row crossover, the Atlas, continues to shine as the SUV received MotorWeek's Best Large Utility Award at the Chicago Auto Show, the biggest consumer-driven auto show.
By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2018 - 10:44AM
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is expected to arrival within the next year with at least 700 horsepower and today, we look at the three locations where the supercharged super-Stang is most likely to be formally introduced to the world.
By Marc Stern on February 3, 2018 - 11:55PM
Honda is reportedly ready to reintroduce a name that hasn't been in the lineup for 16 years, the Passport, as a two-row crossover. The first Passport, introduced in 1994, was honestly a proof of concept, as the automaker wanted to see the public's reaction to a Honda SUV. They borrowed a vehicle made by Isuzu, the Rodeo, and rebadged it as a Honda and sold it for eight years. It served its purpose quite well.
By Parks McCants on January 27, 2018 - 1:36PM
As workers hurriedly assemble the biggest Car and Truck Show in Oregon, I came upon two Acura models that are generally reserved for special order in much of the U.S..There they sat, in all their sport-hybrid glory.
By Parks McCants on January 25, 2018 - 5:05PM
Walking the massive floor of the Oregon Convention Center, I’m just a bit blown away by the size and scope of Oregon’s Portland International Auto Show. It’s a big deal, and American Honda Motor Company is here with a surprise or two for Honda fans.
By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2018 - 11:33AM
This past weekend, the crew from Saleen Automotive introduced their new F150-based Sport Truck at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, packing 700 horsepower into a uniquely-designed Ford pickup – and it can be ordered with the regular cab configuration.
By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2018 - 10:42AM
The right to own the first 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event and when the final gavel struck, the 755-horsepower C7 raised $925,000 for charity.
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2018 - 12:41PM
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 makes its formal debut this week at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and while the most talked-about aspect of GM’s new pickup is the exterior design, the most important aspect might be the Michigan-build Duramax diesel engine option.
By Marc Stern on January 17, 2018 - 11:56PM
Lamborghini is investing lots of capital and hoping that its Urus, an unknown quantity, meets its expectations. Urus is Lambo's 189-mph luxury performance SUV. The automaker apparently hopes it will tap an untapped market in high-performance luxury SUVs. Will it and will it be worthy of the investment Lambo has made? No one knows the answer.
By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2018 - 12:03PM
Will Subaru actually bring the next-generation 2020 WRX STI to production that looks anything like the concept revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon?
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2018 - 11:57AM
While the debut of the 2019 Mustang Bullitt at the 2018 North American International Auto Show is big news, the way that Ford is displaying the new model alongside the original movie car is guaranteed to draw a big crowd for the duration of the show.
By Marc Stern on January 16, 2018 - 10:49PM
According to some rather broad hints in the press information, Volkswagen has no plans to sell the newly introduced Jetta in Europe. The reason is size. Since the new Jetta is nearly the same size as the Passat, introduced last year, it makes little sense for the automaker to sell a new model that would only cannabalize sales from an established line.
By Mary Conway on January 16, 2018 - 8:22PM
Many criticized the Jeep Cherokee as not being "Jeep-like enough", but the 2019 refresh shakes off that image and delivers a turbo-charged contender.
By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2018 - 9:22AM
Ford Motor Company didn’t unveil a new Shelby GT500 Mustang at the ongoing Detroit Auto Show, but the automaker did offer up a video teasing the new car – serving as the first time that FoMoCo has acknowledged the existence of the next super-Stang.
By Alex Guberman on January 15, 2018 - 3:55PM
CES 2018 has come to an end but the hype it has created in the world of electric cars is just starting to spread. It is clear that electric cars are becoming more than just cars. They are hi-tech devices on wheels that are connected to the rest of our world. So, it is no surprise that more and more electric cars and EV related technologies are being showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
By Parks McCants on January 15, 2018 - 2:51PM
Early Monday morning, Acura blew the doors off of the premium compact SUV segment with an N.A.I.A.S. stage reveal of 2019 RDX Prototype. The re-engineered 2-row SUV effectively sets a new production benchmark in what is arguably the fastest growing car segment in North America. You wouldn't know it by the reaction of the attending press. Quiet!
By Marc Stern on January 13, 2018 - 6:07PM
With the kickoff of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit automakers are strutting their stuff with new-car intros all over the place. Not to be outdone, Volkswagen has introduced a new Passat GT for 2018, based on the restyled Passat introduced last year.