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Marc Carter is the Editor-in-Chief and founder of The Torque Report.

Toyota Confirms New Mid-Engine Sports Car, MR2 Revival Possible by 2030

Toyota may be quietly laying the groundwork for its next enthusiast halo car—and all signs point to a return to the brand’s mid-engine roots. In a recent interview with Automotive News, Tomoya Takahashi, president of Toyota Gazoo Racing, confirmed that the company is actively developing a new mid-engine sports car. While Toyota stopped short of officially reviving the MR2 nameplate,...

2027 Volvo EX60 EV revealed with 400-Mile Range

2027 Volvo EX60

Volvo has officially pulled the covers off the Volvo EX60, an all-electric mid-size SUV that slots into the largest EV segment globally. On paper, the numbers are attention-grabbing. In all-wheel-drive form, Volvo is targeting up to 400 miles of range, making the EX60 the longest-range EV the company has ever built. Charging is a major part of that story. Using...

BMW Classic USA Is Rewriting What Heritage Means for a New Generation

For decades, BMW Classic has quietly served as the caretaker of the brand’s history—preserving landmark vehicles, maintaining factory archives, supplying rare parts, and offering restoration services that keep old BMWs alive the right way. But BMW Classic USA is no longer content to exist solely for die-hard enthusiasts. Instead, it’s evolving into something broader, more accessible, and far more...

Ford Unveils 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC: Track-Bred Performance Inspired by GTD and GT3 Racing

2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC Track Pack

Ford is taking the Mustang farther into supercar territory with the debut of the Mustang Dark Horse SC, a high-performance model developed directly by Ford Racing engineers who spend more of their lives at race circuits than in conference rooms. Unlike typical performance-package evolutions, the Dark Horse SC exists because a team of motorsport veterans treated a road car...

Volvo EX60 EV to Debut With Google Gemini AI and New HuginCore Platform

Volvo EX60 Central Screen

Volvo is inching closer to the debut of the all-new EX60, its most technologically advanced EV yet. Set to be revealed on January 21, the EX60 will become the first Volvo to feature Gemini, Google’s next-generation AI assistant capable of natural, conversational voice interactions. Drivers will be able to ask the EX60 to perform complex tasks—like retrieving an address...

Acura Teases Next-Generation RDX With New Two-Motor Hybrid Powertrain

Acura RDX Hybrid Teaser

It’s been seven years since Acura launched the current RDX, and the segment has evolved enough that the brand’s compact luxury SUV is overdue for a major update. Now we’re finally getting a first look at what’s next. Acura has released a teaser image of the next-generation RDX, confirming that the redesigned model will debut with a new two-motor...

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Review: Delivers Luxury EV Comfort and 311-Mile Range

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Review

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy arrives as Hyundai’s most luxurious three-row EV yet, and it’s clear the brand wants this flagship SUV to rival premium competitors on comfort, technology, and everyday usability. With its bold styling, spacious cabin, and long list of amenities, the Ioniq 9 Calligraphy makes a strong case for shoppers wanting a full-size electric SUV...

2026 Mazda CX-5 Pricing Starts at $31,485

2026 Mazda CX-5

Last summer Mazda unveiled the fully redesigned 2026 CX-5, the third generation of its best-selling SUV. The new CX-5 keeps its familiar shape but sharpens Mazda’s Kodo design language with slimmer LED headlights, a wider stance, and new “MAZDA” script badging. The 2026 CX-5 is slated to arrive later this year, but Mazda has released the pricing, which starts...

Ford Confirms Level 3 “Eyes-Off” Autonomous Driving Coming in 2028

Ford Level 3 autonomous driving

Ford used the stage at CES 2026 to make one of its most ambitious announcements yet: the automaker plans to introduce eyes-off Level 3 autonomous driving starting in 2028, marking a major step forward in Ford’s long-term commitment to hands-free mobility. The next-generation system will debut on vehicles built on Ford’s upcoming Universal EV platform, the same architecture set...

2027 Kia Telluride Pricing Starts at $40,735

2027 Kia Telluride

Kia is raising the bar again with the all-new 2027 Telluride, a fully redesigned three-row SUV that arrives with more power, more room, upgraded tech, and refreshed styling. The pricing for the 2027 Kia Telluride starts at $40,735 including destination. The big news under the hood is the Telluride’s new standard 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, which delivers nearly 50 lb-ft more...

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