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Auto Shows

Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

By Don Bain on
While the most impressive new model at the Denver Auto Show was probably the new Jaguar F-Type two-seat convertible, one recurring aspect of the many automaker presentations during press day was an upbeat attitude on the industry and a complete lack of whining over CAFE standards.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2014 SRT Viper TA has stormed onto the scene with improvements that make it the best performing new Viper but the new Time Attack model leaves many wondering whether the TA has been introduced instead of the American Club Racer or if the Viper TA is just the first step towards the new Viper ACR.
By Denis Flierl on
Hyundai Motors has unveiled a luxury sports coupe called the Concept HND-9 that could be a preview of the next-generation 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has issued a short video showing the 2014 Jeep Cherokee in action in some fairly serious offroad settings – clearly showing that this Dodge Dart-based midsized SUV will be every bit as worthy of the “Trail Rated” tag as the rest of the current Jeep lineup.
By Patrick Rall on
Subaru of America has announced that when the 2013 New York Auto Show opens later this month, the new Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will mark the brand’s entry into the hybrid segment – along with being joined by a mystery performance concept car that this writer hopes is either the new WRX or the turbocharged version of the BRZ.
By Patrick Rall on
Among the many high performance debuts at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show will be the new Jaguar XJR – the latest addition to the high performance Jaguar R lineup with 542 horsepower and striking high performance design.
By Patrick Rall on
Yesterday we got a pair of teasers of the Moparized vehicles headed to the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab Utah and today, the Chrysler Group has pulled back the virtual sheets to show exactly what the offroading enthusiasts in Utah will see starting this weekend.
By Patrick Rall on
The 47th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab Utah is set to begin this weekend and ahead of the massive offroading extravaganza, Mopar has issued teasers of just two of the customized Jeep concept vehicles set to debut at the national Jeep event.
By Denis Flierl on
Ford is advancing around the globe and the all-new 2014 Ford EcoSport is leading the way introducing the brand to new-to-Ford customers in Asia at the 2013 Bangkok International Motor Show.
By John Goreham on
Tomorrow Acura shows the world its new 2014 MDX at the New York Auto Show. Here is what is to come.
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has confirmed that when the 2014 Cadillac CTS debuts next week at the 2013 New York Auto Show, the next generation CTS will be powered by a new twin turbocharged 3.6L V6 that produces an incredible 420 horsepower and 430lb-ft of torque – making the 2014 CTS one of the most powerful options in the luxury midsize sedan segment.
By Denis Flierl on
As the 83rd International Geneva Motor Show draws to a close, the new Ferrari LaFerrari is the undisputed star and still the biggest draw of the show.
By Denis Flierl on
The futuristic Subaru VIZIV Concept vehicle has made its debut at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show and is a fitting way for Subaru to celebrate their 55th birthday.
By Don Bain on
The Mazda6 marks the brand’s entry into the sizable and lucrative realm of sports sedans, where it holds its own in fuel economy, safety, technology and dynamic performance, but is its DNA sufficient to hold up against the Aston Martin Vanquish and Jaguar F-Type in the World Car Design of the Year competition?
By Don Bain on
There are two kinds of people who attend auto shows – those who plan to buy a new car soon and want to see them all in one place to make comparisons and narrow their choices or those who simply want to be thrilled by the latest models and especially the ground-breaking concepts that herald the cars of the future.
By Patrick Rall on
When the 2013 New York International Auto Show opens later this month, the new BMW 328d will be among the big debuts with big diesel torque and fuel economy figures that could top the 40 mile per gallon mark.
By Patrick Rall on
When the 2013 Bangkok Motor Show opens later this month, among the big debuts will be the new Mitsubishi Concept G4 – a compact sedan that could preview the next generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer and the high performance Lancer-based Evolution.
By Patrick Rall on
When the Minneapolis Auto Show opens next week, the new Mitsubishi 311RS Evo X will bring a new level of import performance to the US market with this limited edition, track tuned sort compact sedan.
By Patrick Rall on
We are still working our way through all of the debuts at the Geneva Motor Show but we have just learned that the refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will make its grand debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show later this month – along with a handful of other American auto show debuts from Chevy.
By Patrick Rall on
We have long been expecting the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang to pack a turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine but according to reports coming out of the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, American buyers will be snubbed on the turbo 4 front as only the European market will get the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost models.
By Patrick Rall on
While the big news out of Geneva is the new LaFerrari, the Italian automaker made big news with the techie crowd in adding iPad and Siri integration to the four-seater Ferrari FF.
By Patrick Rall on
While the ongoing Geneva Motor Show is drawing most of the attention in the automotive world, this first teaser of the 2014 Hyundai Equus reminds us all that the New York International Auto Show – where the new Equus will debut – is only a few weeks away.
By Patrick Rall on
While it could be some time before we see the new BMW M3 Sedan, the Alpina high performance tuning house used the 2013 Geneva Motor Show to introduce their new B3 BiTurbo Saloon – a 410 horsepower version of the BMW 3 Series that wears the familiar subtle styling cues of the Alpina lineup in great form.
By Patrick Rall on
While there was once a time where only 2-door coupes were taken seriously as sports models, the Audi RS Q3 that debus this week at the Geneva Motor Show illustrates how well Audi can turn anything into a high performance model by adding big power and a sharpened exterior to their small crossover – resulting in a great looking addition to the RS lineup.
By Don Bain on
When the Geneva Motor Show opens to the public this Thursday, the highlight for many will be the coming out of the Rolls-Royce Wraith, a 600-horsepower luxury performance fastback coupe unlike anything the world has ever seen before.
By Patrick Rall on
The Alfa Romeo 4C will help to reintroduce the Italian brand in US Fiat dealerships soon and today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the compact 4C sports car made its global debut in front of the huge Suisse crowd – even though the company remains fairly tight lipped on the full specifications of the new US-bound Alfa coupe.
By Patrick Rall on
Yesterday we brought you a first look at the new Lamborghini Veneno and today, we have more details and a few new images of the car introduced as the most powerful and best performing road going Lambo of all time.
By Patrick Rall on
Ferrari has long promised that the Geneva Motor Show would introduce their most powerful supercar ever and this morning, the incredible LaFerrari debuted at the massive Suisse show – serving as the evolutionary successor to the mighty Enzo Ferrari.
By Patrick Rall on
This weekend we got our first good look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible from the front and today we get three more shots of the new drop top C7 – this time showing us the car from a high rear angle along with a close up of the tonneau and the interior.
By Patrick Rall on
You are looking at the most powerful Lamborghini to ever meet a production schedule…a supercar designed to celebrate the Italian automaker’s 50th anniversary – with the striking new Lamborghini Veneno LP740-4 slated to make its formal debut tomorrow at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.