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

All-New 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exposed?

German car magazine,Autozeitung claims to have the first official pic of the all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in its latest September issue. According to Autozeitung the photo we see here has not been digitally enhanced. As previewed by the ConceptFASCINATION, the next E-Class ditches its round headlights for a more trapezoidal shape. The styling of the next E-Class brings the sedan...

2009 Honda Element Gets a Facelift…More Photos Leaked

Earlier today a single photo scan of the revised 2009 Honda Element leaked onto the web. Now we have even more photos of the new Element thanks to HandA-Accessories. The most obvious change to the 2009 Element is a new front end that is similar to that on the new Honda Pilot. Outback the Element gets new taillights and a...

2009 Audi S3 Gets 7-Speed DSG Transmission

Audi has just announced that not only is the 2009 Audi S3 available as a five-door for the first time, but a seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission is also available. The 2009 Audi S3 which is available as a three or five-door is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine that puts out 265 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque....

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S Unveiled

Mercedes has unveiled the ultimate McLaren SLR, the SLR 722 S Roadster, which features the same 650 horsepower 5.5L V8 mated to a five-speed automatic as the coupe. The SLR 722 S Roadster reaches 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed over 200 mph. The Roadster also features a semi-automatic top that can be lowered in ten...

GM Shoots for Number 1 with the Chevy Traverse

GM recently introduced the all-new Chevy Traverse crossover that is based on the same architecture as the Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia. GM is hoping that the Traverse will have what it takes to grab the number one sales spot in the large crossover segment. Currently Toyota and Honda own the segment with the Highlander and Pilot. Last...

BMW is Worried About the Launch of the All-New 7 Series

BMW's new North American chief, Jim O'Donnell is worried about the launch of the all-new 7 Series in the US next spring. The US economy is so bad right now that O'Donnell has little hope for increased sales of BMW's flagship sedan, which will be in dealerships in March. O'Donnell's main goal is that the new 7 Series does better...

2010 or 2009 Honda Element Exposed

It looks like the Honda Element is going to get a new front end that is very similar to the recently introduced Honda Pilot. This brochure scan that was sent to Autoblog clearly shows the changes that Honda has planned for its little box on wheels. The revised Element gets a new front end with a grille that is very...

Revised 2009 Mazda MX-5 Photos Leaked!

Photos of the revised 2009 Mazda MX-5 have leaked onto the web thanks to km77. The photos clearly show the changes that Mazda has done to both the softop and hardtop versions of the MX-5. The new MX-5 gets a new front end that draws cues from the RX-8 in addition to revised taillights. The1.8L and 2.0L engine choices are...

Audi Photos Show Up on the Web…Is this the 2010 Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is definitely one of the oldest cars in Audi's lineup and a redesign is in the works. The forum Gulf4Cars has posted a few photos of what we can expect the 2010 Audi A8 to look like, but the main question is are these photos real or just photo shopped. If these photos are indeed real, the...

Contrary to Earlier Reports the Volt Engine Can Recharge its Batteries

When the 2011 Chevy Volt was unveiled last week it was understood that the small 1.4L engine would not recharge the battery for the electric motor, well now it looks like it may. John Lauckner, GM's VP for Global Program Management claims that the engine in the Volt will indeed send whatever surplus energy it has to the lithium-ion battery....

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