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

2013 Dodge Dart Takes Off From Where the Neon Left Off

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is here and it's the first Chrysler model built on a Fiat platform, since it borrows its platform from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The 2013 Dart features an all-new design that ditches the hatchback layout of the soon to be forgotten Dodge Caliber. "The Dodge Dart was a dream to design," said Joe Dehner, Head...

All-New 2013 Ford Fusion Officially Unveiled

Ford has officially unveiled the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. According to Ford, "Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford." The all-new, more stylish Fusion is also the first sedan to gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. "Our vision for Fusion was clear - deliver the very best of what...

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Photos Leaked

We're just hours away from the official kick off the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, but there have already been several photo leaks. The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is the latest model to be "leaked." Hyundai is going to officially unveil the 2013 Veloster Turbo tomorrow, but for now here's some of the basic info and a few photos to hold...

2013 Lincoln MKZ Teased on Facebook

Ford is gearing up to unveil all-new versions of both the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans at the Detroit Auto Show this week. We're gonna get our first view of the 2013 Fusion at the show tomorrow, but we'll have to wait until Tuesday to see the all-new MKZ. In the meantime Lincoln has teased the new MKZ...

VW E-Bugster Concept is an All-Electric Beetle

What we have here is an all-electric Beetle, dubbed the E-Bugster Concept that is debuting at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The VW E-Bugster Concept starts with the new "more masculine" Beetle but with three-inches chopped off the roof and slightly modified front and rear fascias. The concept also rides on large 20-inch wheels. Under the hood the E-Bugster is...

2013 Cadillac ATS Gets an Early Unveiling

Here are the first official photos of the 2013 Cadillac ATS, which is being unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, this week. The Cadillac ATS is Cadillac's direct rival to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class models. The ATS features Cadillac's Art & Science design language that is similar to the new XTS and CTS models, but in...

GM Unveils the Sail Hatchback and MPV Concept at the New Delhi Auto Expo

GM has unveiled the first two products from its joint venture with SAIC, the Chevy Sail hatchback and the Chevy MPV Concept, at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Sail hatchback is slated to go on sale later this year in emerging markets, like India. The Sail's exterior get's Chevy's trademark dual-port grille adorned with a gold bowtie and...

2013 Dodge Dart Photos and Video Leaked Ahead of Detroit Debut

You can now forget all about the unloved Dodge Caliber because the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart sedan is here. It's set to debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, but the first official photos have leaked. These photos give us our first official look at the 2013 Dart R/T and Limited trims. The Dart shares its platform with the Alfa...

2012 Dodge Charger Gets the Beats by Dr. Dre Audio System

Chrysler has announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that the 2012 Dodge Charger is now available with the Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ audio system. The system was introduced last year and is already available on the Chrysler 300. The system features an 8.4-inch touchscreen display and a 12-channel amplifier in addition to: -Three 3.5-inch speakers...

GM Adds New Safety Enhancements to the Chevy Volt

GM has announced new safety enhancements to the 2012 Chevy Volt in response to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Preliminary Evaluation to examine post-severe crash battery performance. NHTSA opened its Preliminary Evaluation on Nov. 25 following a severe-impact lab test on a battery pack that resulted in an electrical fire six days later. The test was conducted to...

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