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Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

By Marc Stern on June 12, 2019 - 10:39PM
Honda has an interesting Skunk Works, you know, the place where interesting automotive engineering issues are proposed. A couple of years ago, they put together the Mean Mower V1, a lawnmower that was supposed to his 100 mph and more very quickly. The automaker did, but someone else did an even quicker job. Now, Honda's back with an even quicker MM V2. It hits100 in a little over 6 seconds and tops out at 151. You have to wonder how long it would take to do your yard (you can, you know).
By Al Castro on May 23, 2019 - 8:32PM
Off to the Electric Chair! Unlike other legacy car companies with their so called 5 and 10 year plans toward electrification, this is how I know VW Group is pretty damn serious about meaning what it says about an electric future. Its lead luxury brand Audi plans on electrifying or eliminating some of its iconic signature vehicles way sooner, and in doing so, it’ll send a shakeup message to the luxury car market that electric cars are now the new marque to be judged.
By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2019 - 11:41AM
There are no other details, but a debut of a sporty Ford Mustang-inspired electric vehicle in Los Angeles makes perfect sense.
By Marc Stern on May 20, 2019 - 8:17AM
Bugatti may be adding a daily driver in the next few years. It will likely be an electric and it will top out in the seven-figure range, but, it will still cost less than the marque's bread-and-butter supercar line, the Chiron. And, it will have to be fast.
By Mary Conway on April 20, 2019 - 10:39PM
Lincoln unveiled its new baby Navigator at the New York Auto Show and it is aimed right at women and millennials. Lincoln has spent a lot of money upgrading the compact luxury SUV with female and younger buyers in mind.
By Marc Stern on April 18, 2019 - 1:55PM
After a trip around the world, the "World Car Awards" finally landed in New York, at its auto show, and Audi's A7 was named "World Luxury Car," by a distinguished jury.
By Mary Conway on April 17, 2019 - 11:03PM
Cadillac is replacing three of its current models with an all-new athletic-looking compact sedan. The CT5 is a little longer than the ATS and built for a smooth ride and great handling.
By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2019 - 4:57PM
The all-new 2020 Subaru Outback was just unveiled in New York. Will the SUV meet or beat your expectations?
By Marc Stern on April 17, 2019 - 12:39AM
With Volkswagen's commitment to electric vehicles rapidly and seriously expanding, the automaker is using every major show venue to tease its future wares. This time it is an addition to the I.D. electric family. It is a three-row SUV named the I.D. Roomzz.
By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2019 - 7:21AM
The all-new 2020 Outback will be one of the New York shows bigger debuts. What can customers expect?
By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2019 - 12:00PM
This modified 1968 M-715 is one of the coolest classic Jeep pickups we have ever seen, and only partially due to the Hellcat Hemi.
By Mary Conway on April 7, 2019 - 10:12PM
One of the most interesting displays at this year's set of auto shows, is from a Utah company called Vanderhall. If you are looking for a retro-looking fun vehicle, Vanderhall may have the answer.
By Mary Conway on March 28, 2019 - 10:26PM
2019 Ford Bullitt is Rocky Mountain Car of the Year, while the 2019 Ram 1500 wins Rocky Mountain Truck of the Year and the Subaru Ascent takes top honors as Rocky Mountain SUV of the Year.
By Marc Stern on March 28, 2019 - 5:17PM
In an interview, Volkswagen chief Herbert Diess was adamant that there will be no revival of the Beetle, even as an electric.
By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2019 - 6:22AM
The all-new Subaru Ascent makes the climb to stardom in the Rocky Mountains.
By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2019 - 11:53AM
Dodge Charger Widebody with an eye-catching wrap is driving around Metro Detroit streets as the company teases us all.
By Al Castro on March 18, 2019 - 6:03PM
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: It hasn’t been a week since the Tesla Y unveil at the Design Studio and the Tesla Fan Base and media alike are now speculating what the already iconic pickup truck will shape out to be. So over Model Y and it’s ho hum, the excitement energy is already now building for Model U.

By Al Castro on March 16, 2019 - 3:07AM
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: The Eve of the Ides of March like the Model Y unveil at the Tesla Design Studio came like the new car itself and went like any other event without much fanfare. Both are no frills or gimmicks, the most practical you can get in a car and an event, neither didn’t take much money to make, and in the car’s case it has the potential to outsell it’s siblings combined.
By Marc Stern on March 10, 2019 - 3:11PM
Audi used this year's Geneva International Motor Show to unveil its e-tron Sportback model. At the time of the introduction, the automaker indicated there were at least three other EVs headed for market in the next year.
By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2019 - 7:30AM
It’s the one performance fans in the U.S. want, but Europeans won’t buy it. Subaru dials back power in the European-spec Levorg GT hot hatch.
By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2019 - 6:23AM
Subaru brought two new electrified powertrains to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Do they preview a hybrid WRX STI?
By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2019 - 7:26AM
The Subaru Adrenaline Concept SUV hits the Geneva Motor Show. Subaru needs to build this new Adrenaline Adventure hot hatch. Would you buy it if they bring it?
By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2019 - 7:24AM
New 2020 Forester and Crosstrek with “e-Boxer” are the Subaru’s first electrified products for European markets. See what’s next for global customers.
By Marc Stern on March 6, 2019 - 12:03AM
Like the retro-futuro I.D. Buzz, Volkswagen has again gone to the past for inspiration for a modern, yet retro, two-place dune buggy. The new I.D. Buggy will join the I.D. electric family. Like the buggies of the past that the automaker emulates, the new I.D. Buggy is as much a work in progress, as it is a solid, set-in-stone plan.
By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2019 - 5:04PM
The Jeep Renegade and Compass were introduced this morning at the Geneva International Motor Show with a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain that uses two different power sources to drive the front and rear axles, maintaining the off-road abilities of the brand while offering improved fuel economy and all-electric driving.
By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2019 - 6:54AM
Subaru uncovered the first next-generation Subaru SUV. See what they have in mind for future urban-adventure enthusiasts.
By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2019 - 7:18AM
Here is a Geneva Motor Show preview of where Subaru Corp is headed in the future. Subaru is going electric.
By Marc Stern on February 20, 2019 - 3:01PM
Volkswagen is about to leave U.S. gearheads looking at the store window as the automaker introduces a performance version of its Europe-only performance crossover SUV the T-Roc R. Rumors have abounded that the automaker had been planning something for Geneva next month. This was it.
By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2019 - 8:21AM
Subaru announces a new VIZIV Adrenaline Concept will be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. Is this a new Subaru EV preview?
By Marc Stern on February 18, 2019 - 10:30AM
Despite the fact that the Bentley Bentayga hasn't achieved its corportate goals yet, the luxury SUV still holds the mark as the world's fastest SUV, edging out the Lamborghini Urus by a bit.