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

New York 11': 2012 Fiat 500c Unveiled… This 500 Will Give you a Tan

The Fiat 500 is just starting to trickle into US dealerships, but if you desire more open-top driving, Fiat has unveiled the 2012 500c. The 500 Cabrio (500c) takes everything that you love or maybe hate about the 500 and pulls the top back. "Perfectly timed with the warm weather and excitement of spring, the new 2012 Fiat 500...

New York 11': 2012 Subaru Impreza Becomes Most Fuel-Efficient AWD in the US

The fourth-generation 2012 Subaru Impreza has been unveiled in New York. The all-new Impreza was previewed by the Impreza concept that was unveiled late last year. The new Impreza is powered by a smaller 148-hp 2.0L boxer engine that can be mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza is the most...

2012 Mazda3 Gets 40 MPG Thanks to New SkyActiv Engine

The 2012 Mazda3 is getting a nice bump in fuel efficiency thanks to Mazda's new SkyActiv-G engine and SkyActiv transmissions. The current Mazda3 only manages to get up to 33 mpg with its non-direct injected 2.0L, but thanks to the new engine the Mazda3 now gets up to 40 mpg. The direct-injection SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter engine puts out 155 horsepower...

New York 11': Scion FR-S Concept Continues to Tease Us

Toyota has released yet another concept version of the upcoming and highly anticipated FT-86. This time the concept is badged as a Scion and has been dubbed the Scion FR-S concept. At your first glance, the Scion concept doesn't look that much different than the Toyota FT-86 II concept that we saw in Geneva. The FR-S Concept, which stands...

New York 11': 2012 Nissan Versa Unveiled with up to 37 MPG for $10,990

Nissan's Versa is all-new for 2012 and it's been officially unveiled in New York. The all-new Versa now rides on Nissan's new "V" platform, "V" for versatile. It has the same identical wheelbase and width as the last-generation Versa, but it is now 1.2 inches lower in height (59.6 inches) and 0.6 inches shorter in overall length (175.4 inches)....

2013 Chevy Malibu ECO Becomes Most Fuel-Efficient Chevy Midsize with 38 MPG

The 2013 Chevy Malibu now holds the title as the most fuel-efficient Chevy midsize sedan, ever with the introduction of the Chevy Malibu ECO. GM officially unveiled the all-new Malibu at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this week, but today the Malibu is debuting in New York. The all-new Malibu is going to launch with a new 2.5L four-cyl...

New York 11': 2012 Hyundai Accent Officially Unveiled

Hyundai's newest model has been unveiled in New York, the 2012 Accent. The fourth-generation Accent debuts with Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language in five-door and sedan versions. The 2012 Accent is powered by a 138-hp 1.6L GDI "Gamma" engine that is mated to six-speed automatic or manual transmissions. Hyundai claims that the Accent is the first subcompact car to use...

Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class Confirmed for the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz is currently showing off the A-Class concept in New York, which is a preview of what we can expect from the next-generation A-Class. Although the current A-Class has been on sale in Europe for quite a while, it hasn't ever been offered in the U.S. Well according to Car and Driver, that will change with the next model. The...

2012 Honda Civic Starts at $15,605…on Sale Now

The all-new 2012 Honda Civic is now officially on sale and has a starting price of $15,605. Prices range from $15,605 for the Civic DX coupe and go all the way up to $26,750 for the Civic Hybrid with a leather interior and navigation system. "For nearly forty years, Civic has earned its outstanding reputation by consistently delivering high...

Scion FR-S Concept Photos Leaked before Official Debut

Toyota is set to release another concept version of the Toyota FT-86 at the New York Auto show this week. But unlike the previous concepts, the newest one wears a Scion badge, which provides more proof that the production version will eventually be a Scion. The Scion FR-S concept is supposed to debut today, but the first photos have...

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