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

2011 VW Touareg Officially Unveiled

With all the news at the Chicago Auto Show today, it's a surprise to see that VW released the details for the next-generation Touareg a month early, before its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2011 Touareg looks similar to the current generation but body has been sculpted more for a bit more style. The front end of the...

Chicago 10': Honda Odyssey Concept Previews the Next Odyssey

Honda has used the Chicago Auto Show to show off the Odyssey Concept, which is pretty close to what we can expect to see when the next-generation Odyssey is released by the end of the year. The Odyssey has been the best-selling minivan in the US the past two years, but that doesn't mean that Honda is going to play...

2011 Chevy Silverado Heavy-Duty Pickups Get Beefed Up

Although the 2011 Chevy Silverado Heavy-Duty pickups do not look much different on the outside, GM has heavily revised the pickups under the skin, where it matters in this class. The 2011 Chevy Silverado Heavy-Duty pickups benefit from by all-new frames and strong suspensions for maximum capability, which contributes to segment-best towing (20,000 lb / 9,072 kg) and payload...

2011 Hyundai Azera Gets a Facelift and More Horsepower

Hyundai is on a roll with refreshing their entire lineup. After the recently introduced Tucson and Sonata comes a refreshed 2011 Azera. The new Azera, which is having its debut at the Chicago Auto Show benefits from a slight facelift and revised engines. The 2011 Azera is available with either a 3.3L or 3.8L V6 engine. The 3.3L puts...

Nissan Confirms the Juke Crossover for the US

Nissan has officially confirmed that the Juke crossover is going to be offered in the US this fall. The European version of the Juke will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month, while the US-spec. Juke will debut at the New York Auto Show in April. The Juke was inspired by the Qazana concept car and according...

2011 Ford Edge Unveiled with Ford's New 2.0L EcoBoost Engine

At this year's Chicago Auto Show, Ford is set to unveil the new 2011 Ford Edge, which gets new styling inside and out, plus the availability of three different engines. Like it's cousin the Lincoln MKX, the 2011 Edge gets a new front fascia and revised rear end. Inside the Edge get's Ford's new MyFord Touch driver connect technology,...

Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Volvo S60 Puts Out 300-HP

The 2011 Volvo S60 is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Volvo has already released photos of the new midsize sedan, but now we have even more and more details of what we can expect when it hits showrooms. The all-new S60 is bigger than the model it replaces with a nearly 2.5-inch increase in...

Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Audi A1 Officially Unveiled

Here's your first official look at the 2011 Audi A1, which draws inspiration from the 2007 Metroproject Quattro. The smallest car in the Audi lineup occupies a small space that is only 155.5 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall. It is powered by a choice of two gasoline or two diesel engines. The two diesel engines are...

Toyota Reportedly Chooses A Different Design for the FT-86

According to Publication Holiday Autos, Toyota has decided to move forward with a different design for the upcoming FT-86 that is different than we saw at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. It is being reported that Toyota has chosen a new alternative design by Toyota's North American design studio (Calty Design Research). The...

2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric Brings All-Electric Driving to Fleet Customers

Ford has officially unveiled the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric, which features an all-electric powertrain that will be available for fleet customers. The 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric will use a Force Drive electric powertrain manufactured and integrated by specialty upfitter Azure Dynamics. It has a range up to 80 miles on a full charge and will be rechargeable using...

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