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

Geneva 09' Preview: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Unveiled

Mercedes is going to officially unveil the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show next month. We've seen several spy photos of the new coupe, but here's our first official look at the successor to the CLK. The E-Class coupe features many of the same design elements as the equally new E-Class sedan combined with a roofline that...

2010 Mazda3 Starts at $15,045

Mazda has announced the pricing for the all-new 2010 Mazda3. The new Mazda3 starts at $15,045, which is only $355 more than the 09' model. The 2.0L 4-door Mazda3 i Touring starts at $18,350 and includes Bluetooth, Dynamic Stability Control, and Traction Control. The 4-door Mazda3 s Sport starts at $19,540 and the 5-door starts at $20,030. The Mazda3 s...

Geneva 09' Preview: BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo Unveiled

BMW is out to create another vehicle that no one has yet to ask for with its 5 Series Gran Turismo Concept, which BMW refers to as a Progressive Activity Sedan. The concept is neither a sedan, wagon or SUV, instead its a combination of all three vehicles. It's overall shape is similar to the X6, but with a lower...

2010 Porsche Panamera Pricing to Range from $89,800-$132,600

Porsche has announced the pricing for its upcoming 2010 Panamera four-door sedan. Pricing for the luxury sedan will range from $89,800 - $132,600 when it is released this fall. The base rear-wheel-drive Panamera S with a 400-hp 4.8L V8 will start at $89,800. The all-wheel-drive Panamera 4S with the same 4.8L engine starts at $93,800. The all-wheel-drive Panamera Turbo with...

2010 Toyota Camry Starts at $20,115

Toyota unveiled a slightly revised 2010 Toyota Camry at the Detroit Auto Show last month and now the pricing for the best-selling car in the U.S. has been announced. The 2010 Toyota Camry starts at $20,115, which includes a handling fee of $720. The 2010 Camry gets a new front fascia, which includes a new bumper, grille and lower intakes....

Chicago 09': 2010 Kia Forte Debuts and is More Exciting than the Spectra

Kia chose the 2009 Chicago Auto Show to officially unveil the 2010 Kia Forte, which will replace the Spectra in Kia's lineup. The forgettable and boring Spectra is being replaced by a more stylish and powerful Forte this summer. The 2010 Forte features Kia's new design language and is powered by either a 156 horsepower 2.0L or a 173 horsepower...

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Starts at $22,000

Hyundai has announced the pricing for its much anticipated 2010 Genesis Coupe. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts at $22,000 for the base model with the 210 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L engine. The model with the 306 horsepower 3.8L V6 starts at $25,000. The base model comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and...

Chicago 09': 2010 Acura TSX V6 Debuts…Finally More Power

Honda has finally addressed a big issue with the Acura TSX, a lack of power with a new more powerful engine. It's not the small turbocharged engine from the RDX that would have been fun, but instead the 2010 TSX will now have an optional 3.5L V6. The 2010 Acura TSX will now be available with a 280 horsepower 3.5L...

Chicago 09′: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO Unveiled with 365 HP

All the months of speculation can now end...Ford has officially unveiled the 2010 Taurus SHO at the Chicago Auto Show. The first Taurus SHO debuted in 1989 and after three generations it was killed 10 years later, but now its back and better than ever. The new Taurus SHO builds upon the recently unveiled Taurus, but features much more power...

2010 Mazda CX-7 Debuts in Canada with a New Engine

While most of the automotive press is focusing their attention on the Chicago Auto Show, Mazda chose to unveil the refreshed 2010 Mazda CX-7 at the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show. For the 2010 model year the CX-7 gets a new base engine: a 161 horsepower 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, which is the same engine offered in the Mazda6 and...

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