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

Mercedes-Benz Kicks Off A-Class Production and Announces New Compact SUV

The first all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has rolled off the line at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant, which is the automaker's second new compact model following the new B-Class. Mercedes-Benz has also just announced that its next compact model will be a new compact SUV. The first all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has rolled off the line at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant,...

Jaguar Confirms 4 and 6-Cylinder Engines for the U.S. this Fall

With other luxury automakers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz starting to offer four-cylinder engines in its U.S. lineup, Jaguar has confirmed that it too will bring smaller engines here. It's been a very long time since Jaguar has offered a model for sale in the U.S. with a four-cylinder engine, but that is about to change this fall. With other luxury...

Lexus LF-LC Concept Will Likely Enter Production

Lexus wowed the crowds with the unveiling of the LF-LC hybrid sports coupe concept at this year's Detroit Auto Show. Although it was originally reported that Lexus had no plans to actually produce it, strong positive feedback has reportedly changed the automaker's mind. Lexus wowed the crowds with the unveiling of the LF-LC hybrid sports coupe concept at this year's...

Volvo is Seriously Considering the 508-HP S60 Polestar

While it's been reported that one lucky guy managed to get his hands on one for an insane $300k, it's now being reported that Volvo may put the Polestar S60 Concept into very limited production. Last month Volvo unveiled the most potent S60 yet, the Polestar S60 Concept that is powered by a Volvo T6 engine with a Garret turbocharger...

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R to Make Track Debut in August

Chrysler has announced that the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R will make its first on-track race appearance on August 4th at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Chrysler has announced that the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R will make its first on-track race appearance on August 4th at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. "We're thrilled to return to the world-class competition in the...

Nissan Leaf Joins Portugal's Police Force

If you live in Portugal you will soon start seeing the Nissan Leaf with "Policia" badges on it, since Portugal's police force has taken delivery of a fleet of the Leaf electric vehicles. If you live in Portugal you will soon start seeing the Nissan Leaf with "Policia" badges on it, since Portugal's police force has taken delivery of a...

Nissan Visits the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for Sports Car Inspiration

A team of Nissan's designers and product planners recently visited the United States Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron training facility in Pensacola, Florida to find inspiration. A team of Nissan's designers and product planners recently visited the United States Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron training facility in Pensacola, Florida to find inspiration. The Nissan team observed the Blue...

2014 Mazda6 Teased Again, This Time We See the Front Fender

Following the first teaser video of the 2014 Mazda6 that was released earlier this week, Mazda has a second teaser video of the all-new midsize sedan. Following the first teaser video of the 2014 Mazda6 that was released earlier this week, Mazda has a second teaser video of the all-new midsize sedan. This time we get to see part of...

Tesla to Release a BMW 3 Series Rival in 2015

Tesla's chief designer recently confirmed with Autocar that the automaker is currently working on a new range of cars that will compete with the BMW 3 Series. The first deliveries of Tesla's Model S electric sedan kicked off last month, but we've now learned that Tesla isn't stopping there. The next model will be the Model X crossover that is...

Ford Partners with Feeding America to Promote the 2013 Escape

Ford and Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization have announced the new 2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive that is kicking off in various cities around the United States. Ford and Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization have announced the new 2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive that is kicking off in various cities around the United States. The hunger drive will...

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