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Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

By Patrick Rall on
Nissan Motors has once again teased the 2013 Altima ahead of the New York International Auto Show with a new 8 second video – this time showing a portion of the new front end and giving us our first look at the headlight and grille design of the new Nissan midsized sedan.
By Keith Griffin on
First there was a two-tone Rolls-Royce Phantom. Now, in a special space at the Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce is unveiling a a two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost.
By Patrick Rall on
Among the new Audi models unveiled at this week’s 2012 Geneva Motor Show was the 2013 RS4 Avant, the newest high end sport wagon to sport the 4 rings but like most other RS-models from Audi – the new RS4 Avant likely won’t be showing up in US dealerships.
By Steve Odland on
The 82nd Annual International Motor Show kicks off today in Geneva, Switzerland. With nearly 140 World and European premieres it's hard to navigate in the show, but here is an attempt to single out 4 European cars that one can't ignore in Geneva.
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Nissan has invited the public to see it's latest concept, the Nissan Invitation hatchback at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
By Keith Griffin on
A teaser image was released today that forecasts the enhanced exterior styling of the 2013 Toyota Venza that will debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show that run April 6 to April 15 at the Jacob Javitts Center in Manhattan.
By Patrick Rall on
Among the big debuts at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is the new 2012 Audi TT RS Plus, which improves performance and fuel economy by cutting some weight off of the current production TT RS.
By Patrick Rall on
We got our first look at the unique concept car shown on the right last week when the first image was leaked but with the opening of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show – we have a better looking at the new Hyundai i-oniq as well as technical information on the sleek electric hybrid.
By Keith Griffin on
Compact cars are suddenly the cool thing in the automotive world as amply demonstrated with Mercedes-Benz's world premiere of the new A-class, which it touted ahead of the new SL63 AMG and the new E 300 BlueTEC hybrid introductions at the Geneva Motor Show.
By Aaron Turpen on
Fab Design took a perfectly good McLaren MP4-12C and butchered it, then presented their handiwork at the Geneva Motor Show.
By Patrick Rall on
Last week, we offered up a teaser of the new Gumpert Apollo coming to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and today, we have our first look and official details on the Gumpert Apollo R and Gumpert Apollo Enraged – a race car and a road car that bring forth a new page in the history of the Gumpert hypercar history books.
By Patrick Rall on
While we got the first details on the 2013 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S in January, the new topless made its formal debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show with a new chassis, more power, better fuel economy and better overall performance.
By Keith Griffin on
Fresh off strong sales in 2011 of its overall product line, Maserati has debuted the new GranTurismo Sport at the Geneva International Motor Show 2012.
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Nissan has just shown off its latest concept vehicle, the Nissan Hi-Cross which is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.
By Don Bain on
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL that the late, great Natalie Woods once painted bright pink, as if a 300SL with her in it wouldn't get enough attention in Hollywood, will compete at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance, meticulously restored to its pristine original condition.
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Volt is has received attention from award groups around the world since being introduced late in 2011 with the latest major award coming today as it was announced on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show that the Chevrolet Volt and the Opel Ampera were jointly named the European Car(s) of the Year for 2012.
By Patrick Rall on
Tonight, on the eve of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the newest (and possibly the best performing) roofless supercar was introduced to the automotive universe in the form of the new Lamborghini Aventador J – an open air, lightweight version of the current production Aventador with only a single copy of this new Raging Bull to be built and sold.
By Don Bain on
Terrafugia's flying car can be parked in your garage, driven to the airport, spread its 20-ft. wingspan, and with proper clearance, climb into the wild blue yonder.
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Porsche will be unveiling the new Porsche Boxter and Boxster S at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (March 6th-18).
By Patrick Rall on
Among the major debuts at the New York International Auto Show in April will be the 2013 Nissan Altima and while the Japanese automaker has kept their cards close to their chest with the new midsized sedan, they have offered up a short video teasing the new Altima ahead of the New York debut.
By Patrick Rall on
When the 2012 Geneva Motor Show opens next week, the world will be introduced to two new hypercars from German sports car building Gumpert – as the new Gumpert Apollo R and the Gumpert Apollo Enraged are unveiled to the world.
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Among the key vehicles from General Motors at April’s 2012 New York Auto Show will be the 2013 Buick Enclave – likely bringing about the first major refresh for the popular sport utility vehicle since it was introduced for the 2008 model year and today GM offered the first teaser image of the new SUV.
By Patrick Rall on
When the 82nd Geneva Motor Show opens next week in Switzerland, booming Korean automaker Hyundai will unveil their new i-oniq concept – an electric drive vehicle equipped with a range extending generator system.
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Jaguar has decided to release images of its newest vehicle offering, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake, ahead of the public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Showing the world that Jaguar means serious business in the wagon market.
By Aaron Turpen on
The 6th annual Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance took place February 24-26, 2012 and showcased some of the most exclusive and beautiful of vehicles, along with auctions for the same. See on-site footage of some of the hottest cars on display during this year's show.
By Frank Sherosky on
Last article had merely the gallery of the Pirelli Great 8 for 2012. Now we have the videos processed for your review, as well as visual points on what makes a Ridler Award contender in three key areas: creativity, engineering and workmanship.
By Patrick Rall on
The Fisker Surf Shooting Brake Concept is a 5-door sport wagon based on the basic design (and powered by the drivetrain) of the incredible Fisker Karma sedan and according to GTSpirit.com, the extended range electric Surf Shooting Brake will make its debut in production form at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in September.
By Frank Sherosky on
Feb. 26, 2012, a date that may only live in infamy until next year, has the Daytona 500 succumbing to rain; the Oscar hopefuls in high anxiety on the West coast; but the winner of the 2012 Detroit Autorama’s Ridler Award is for sure the red 1955 Ford T-Bird.
By Don Bain on
The 111th Denver Auto Show, the second oldest in the U.S., still doesn’t get all the sexy debuts, reveals and concept cars of the better known national and international shows, but continues to add special events and new features while drawing ever-increasing crowds from seven states.
By Frank Sherosky on
Among the many chopped, channeled, and decked hot rods at the 60th annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama, one vehicle award stands out as much as the Pirelli Great 8 and Ridler Award. It is the Preservation Award won by the 1928-1929 era Ford Roadster of Scott Pieknik.