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

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...

2012 Volvo S60 R-Design and XC60 R-Design Get More Power

The 2012 R-Design versions of the Volvo S60 and XC60 are getting a small boost in horsepower and torque. Both the S60 R-Design and XC60 R-Design will be powered by Volvo's T6 turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. The engine will put out 325 horsepower and 354 lb-ft. of torque compared to the standard T6 engine that only generates 300-hp and...

New York 11': 2012 Kia Soul Gets a Refresh

Kia has revealed the changes to the 2012 Soul, which is having its world debut today in New York. The 2012 Kia Soul gets a few styling updates and some changes under the hood. Under the hood the Soul has two different engine choices. The base engine is the new 1.6L GDI that puts out 135 horsepower and gets 28...

New York 11': 2012 Kia Rio Sedan Officially Unveiled

Kia gave us a preview of what to expect with the next-generation 2012 Rio in Geneva this past march, with the 2012 Rio hatchback. Now Kia has unveiled the sedan version of the all-new Rio. Michael Sprague, vice-president, marketing & communications, KMA stated, "The all-new Rio brings Kia's successful combination of world-class styling, outstanding fuel economy, advanced technologies and tremendous...

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