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

2012 Kia Optima SX Turbo Goes to Washington (Review)

Kia recently handed us the keys to its 2012 Kia Optima midsize sedan for the weekend. We decided a trip from Manhattan down to the nation's capital, Washington D.C., would be the perfect trip to see how well the sedan stacks up against competition like the Camry, Accord and Altima. Kia recently handed us the keys to its 2012 Kia...

Audi Releases More Details and Photos of the 2013 Audi RS4 Avant

Audi has just dropped more details about the 2013 Audi RS4 Avant. The new 2013 RS4 Avant is the third generation of the high-performance wagon, that was first introduced 12 years ago. Audi has just dropped more details about the 2013 Audi RS4 Avant. The new 2013 RS4 Avant is the third generation of the high-performance wagon, that was first...

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG to Get 330-HP Four-Cyl and AWD

Mercedes-Benz has reportedly confirmed that the upcoming high-performance version of the new A-Class, the A45 AMG will be powered by a 330 horsepower four-cylinder that will send its power to all four wheels. Mercedes-Benz has reportedly confirmed that the upcoming high-performance version of the new A-Class, the A45 AMG will be powered by a 330 horsepower four-cylinder that will send...

Honda's U.S. Imports are Losing Money

Car buyers looking for a Honda Fit or Honda CR-Z are going to start having a harder time finding one. Honda has revealed that it is losing money on every model that it imports in the United States, which includes the Fit, CR-Z and Insight. Car buyers looking for a Honda Fit or Honda CR-Z are going to start having...

2013 GMC Terrain Denali Starts at $35,350

The 2013 GMC Terrain Denali is slated to go on sale in the third quarter of this year. GM has announced that its pricing will start at $35,350. The 2013 GMC Terrain Denali is slated to go on sale in the third quarter of this year. GM has announced that its pricing will start at $35,350. The base Terrain Denali...

2013 Buick Verano Turbo Gets a 250-hp 2.0L Turbo

GM has unveiled the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo that is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine with direct injection that generates 250 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. According to GM, the Verano Turbo will reach 0-60 mph is 6.2 seconds. GM has unveiled the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo that is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine with direct injection...

2013 VW Beetle TDI Clean Diesel Starts at $23,295

VW has announced the pricing for the diesel-powered 2013 VW Beetle TDI, which starts at $23,295. VW has announced the pricing for the diesel-powered 2013 VW Beetle TDI, which starts at $23,295. The Beetle TDI is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection clean diesel engine that generates 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. When equipped with a...

Audi Confirms 2014 Audi A3 Sedan Will Arrive Late This Year

Audi has confirmed on its Facebook page that the all-new 2014 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in the U.S. late this year. Audi has confirmed on its Facebook page that the all-new 2014 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in the U.S. late this year. Audi has already launched the all-new 2013 A3 hatchback in Europe, but its not known if...

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R Hits the Track (Video)

The SRT Motorsports team recently the first on-track test of the all-new 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R. The team hit the track with with team driver Marc Goossens at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, S.C. The SRT Motorsports team recently the first on-track test of the all-new 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R. The team hit the track with with team driver Marc...

2013 Hyundai Accent Gets More Standard Features

Hyundai is adding more standard features to the 2013 Hyundai Accent, which includes heated side mirrors, remote keyless entry and air conditioning. Hyundai is adding more standard features to the 2013 Hyundai Accent, which includes heated side mirrors, remote keyless entry and air conditioning. Accent SE's side mirrors have been upgraded with turn signal indicators and buyers can choose to...

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