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

Tesla Unveils 2014 Model X Crossover with Falcon Wings

Last night Tesla unveiled its third model, the 2014 Model X crossover, which is based on the same platform as the upcoming Model S sedan. Tesla says that the Model X was designed to blend the best of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The Tesla Model X has three rows of seats, room for up to seven...

Audi TT RS plus Unveiled with 360-HP

Audi has unveiled an even more powerful and faster version of the Audi TT, the TT RS plus, which is available in both coupe and roadster versions. The Audi TT RS plus is powered bu a turbocharged 2.5L TFSI five-cylinder engine, that packs 20 more horsepower than the TT RS, at 360 horsepower. The 2.5L also puts out 343 lb-ft....

2012 Toyota Prius c Starts at $18,950 and Gets 53 MPG

Toyota has announced the pricing for the all-new Prius c, which is the smallest model in the Prius family. The 2012 Prius c starts at $18,950 and will arrive in dealerships next month. Toyota says that the 2012 Prius c was "designed to function as a city-friendly vehicle with an engaging driving experience and hatchback utility." It gets up to...

2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Starts at $76,895

BMW has announced the pricing for the all-new 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe, which is the first version of the new Gran Coupe. The 640i Gran Coupe starts at $76,895 and arrives early this summer. Later this summer the V-8 powered 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe and the all-wheel drive 2013 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe models will join...

Nissan Drops Details on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder's Interior

Nissan unveiled the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept in Detroit last month, and although the concept is a preview of the production version coming this fall, Nissan did not release any of the specs on the interior. The 2013 Pathfinder will return to a unibody platform, which will provide some upgrades for the interior, including a flat floor. Other interior features...

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Production Version Unveiled, Only 150 Will be Built

Aston Martin has released the first official photos and specs for the production version of the V12 Zagato. The V12 Zagato is the result of a renewed partnership between Aston Martin and Zagato. Aston Martin 's CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez stated, "Our relationship with Zagato stretches back more than 50 years. Together in that time we have created a series...

Chevy Cruze Wagon Will be Unveiled in Geneva

GM has announced that a wagon version of the popular Chevy Cruze will debut next month in Geneva. This will mark the introduction of the third version of the Cruze, after the sedan and five-door hatchback versions that are available in Europe. "The Cruze Station Wagon caters to an important market segment. It ticks all the boxes for European drivers...

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Previewed Ahead of Geneva Debut

After releasing a teaser photo of the new 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, we now have our first official look at the all-new Outlander ahead of its debut next month at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Mitsubishi has released a single photo of the new Outlander. The third-generation 2013 Outlander will remain about the same size as the current model, but will...

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Debuts in Chicago

Ford has unveiled the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible at the Chicago Auto Show. Like the coupe version, the Shelby GT500 Convertible is powered by a supercharged 5.8L V8 that packs 650 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful production V8 in the world. The V8 is mated to a standard six-speed manual. According to Ford,...

2013 GMC Acadia Gets a New Face

GM has unveiled the new 2013 GMC Acadia and Acadia Denali at the Chicago Auto Show, which gets a redesigned front fascia, an updated interior and new features. The front of the 2013 Acadia has been updated face with a more prominent, chiseled, three-bar grille that brings it more inline with other GMC models like the Terrain. The face also...

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