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Auto Shows

Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

By Marc Stern on March 3, 2017 - 8:43PM
Volkswagen continues to show its I.D. family of electric cars as the path on which the automaker is moving to the future. Volkswagen has promised on the order of 30 new electric models by 2025 which means that each of its many subsidiaries will be offering electric vehicles based on the same platform, MEB.
By Marc Stern on March 2, 2017 - 11:31PM
When the Geneva Auto Show opens next week there will be a new series of cars joining last year's newcomer, the Panamera. In this case, it is Porsche's first "practical" vehicle, a sports wagon called the Sports Turismo.
By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2017 - 8:23AM
Crossover shoppers will see 3 crucial improvements on the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. They will also show up on all next-generation Subarus.
By Marc Stern on February 25, 2017 - 11:03PM
At next month's Geneva Auto Show, Porsche plans to debut two Panamera models, the Panamera S E-Turbo and the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. It is the first time that a hybrid will be the automaker's flagship model.
By Will Maley on February 24, 2017 - 3:27PM
Next month will be the Geneva Auto Show and automakers are beginning to tease their showings. Case in point is Volvo.
By Will Maley on February 22, 2017 - 2:09PM
The Range Rover family will be welcoming a new model at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2017 - 5:59PM
This afternoon at a media event for the 2018 Jeep Compass, Jeep boss Mike Manley confirmed that the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will make its grand debut at the New York International Auto Show in Detroit - ending the long wait for the supercharged super sport utility vehicle.
By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2017 - 8:19AM
Subaru’s new 3-Row Concept was just unveiled in Toronto. Why will the new Subaru 7-seater be for active North American families?
By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2017 - 8:41AM
Subaru announces the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) awarded the 2017 Subaru Forester with “Utility Vehicle of the Year” honors. What 2 vehicles did Forester beat?
By Parks McCants on February 16, 2017 - 8:50PM
What if you could view the New York International Auto Show from the air? Today I was toying with the idea of attending 2017 NYIAS, and ran across this very cool video.
By Marc Stern on February 16, 2017 - 7:25PM
Sixty Canadian auto journalists, following extensive testing, named the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Canada's Car of the Year for 2017. The announcement was made at Toronto's International Auto Show.
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2017 - 12:50PM
According to a report from an insider posting on the enthusiast community at JeepGarage.org claims that the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will debut with Hellcat power at the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise – and while this isn’t official information, a Hellcat Jeep debut along Woodward seems feasible.
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2017 - 4:02PM
The Chicago Auto Show has come and gone without any word on the new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and with so many people expecting it to be introduced sometime this year, I wonder if GM won’t try to steal some high performance thunder at the New York Auto Show in April.
By Will Maley on February 13, 2017 - 2:08PM
We have been reporting on a rumored SUV for Mercedes-Maybach during the past few months. It would be using the platform for the next-generation GLS. Well, Mercedes-Maybach has announced an SUV, but it isn't a GLS-based model.
By Patrick Rall on February 13, 2017 - 12:53PM
FCA’s Mopar brand has offered a special, limited edition vehicle in each of the past seven years and I have liked them all, but the Mopar 17 Challenger is easily my favorite – for 3 very simple reasons.
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2017 - 7:51AM
Subaru brings their new Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar to Chicago. Two new drivers will compete in all 12 GRC rounds.
By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2017 - 11:27AM
The newly-refreshed 2018 Subaru Legacy breaks cover in Chicago. What’s new on the family sedan?
By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2017 - 11:13AM
Chevrolet announced this morning that the new Camaro Redline special edition series will be available sometime during 2017 and making this the most widely-offered package in the company lineup – there will also be a Redline edition version of 7 other cars, trucks and SUVs.
By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2017 - 8:26AM
Nissan is launching a new 2017 Nissan Rogue Midnight Edition in March. What sets this crossover apart?
By Marc Stern on February 9, 2017 - 12:45AM
When the Chicago Auto Show opens one of the concept vehicles that will appear could make it to market, the VW Weekender. The Weekender tips its cap to the iconic Vanagon and Eurovan models of three decades ago when conversion vans were insanely popular. Though not in the lineup just yet, pressure from the public may just turn this concept into reality. By the way, it is honestly more than a concept as all of the parts are available from VW and the automaker can make it happen if the demand is there.
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2017 - 1:33PM
The 2018 Ford Expedition will debut this weekend at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show with a new aluminum body, a more premium exterior, a higher tech interior and the new 10-speed automatic transmission – all of which combine to make a great, large SUV even better in every way.
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2017 - 12:46PM
When the new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 failed to make an appearance at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, GM performance fans looked to Chicago as the next possible location – and tomorrow is the day that we will find out if the new Z/28 will debut in the Windy City.
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2017 - 11:25AM
The Ram Trucks brand will introduce a pair of new appearance packages at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, including the arrival of the Night trimline to the Ram Heavy Duty lineup and the new, limited edition Copper Sport Ram 1500.
By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2017 - 9:50AM
After years of speculation, rumors, spy shots and demands from the Mopar community, the Dodge Durango SRT is finally here.
By Marc Stern on February 7, 2017 - 12:06AM
Volkswagen had some great news last week. Nine of its vehicles have been named finalists in the World Car of the Year Awards that will be announced at the New York International Auto Show in April.
By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2017 - 8:50AM
The 2017 Subaru Forester is a finalist for the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. It’s up against a minivan and a luxury SUV for top honors. Who wins this contest?
By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2017 - 8:42AM
Subaru could be the best kept secret on the planet. Why is Subaru so confident about the future?
By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2017 - 8:54AM
The new 2018 Subaru XV Crosstrek is coming later this year. Should you buy a 2017, or wait for the new model?
By Marc Stern on January 24, 2017 - 9:21PM
Volkswagen plans to embed 5G (fifth gen) connectivity in its upcoming line of I.D. electrics. The hatchback model was unveiled at last year's Paris Auto Show, while the 2025 MPV-style microvan -- styled like the original iconic Microbus -- was unveiled at this month's Detroit Auto Show. An SUV arrives in 2022.
By Denis Flierl on January 23, 2017 - 8:14AM
The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is set to debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Here’s a sneak preview as the new Crosstrek gets closer.