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

2010 Ford Mustang Badge Unveiled

Ford has unveiled the badge for the new 2010 Mustang. The new pony emblem gets a more chiseled look that is supposed to provide a hint to the more chiseled look of the new Mustang. According to Ford the new pony is more defined and more muscular like the new Mustang. “It’s just a faster-looking steed,” said George Saridakis, Design...

2009 HURST/HEMI Dodge Challenger to be Unveiled at SEMA with 500+ HP

HURST is going to unveil the limited edition 2009 HURST/ HEMI Dodge Challenger at SEMA. The limited edition Dodge Challenger will be available in four versions with features such as huge polished five-spoke HURST alloy wheels, the "Pistol-Grip" HURST shifter and a supercharger that pushes the Challenger's horsepower beyond 500. Pricing will start at $10,000 over the stock Challenger and will...

2009 Hyundai Genesis Receives NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Rating

Hyundai's first rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, the Genesis has just received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s five-star crash test rating, the highest possible. “Genesis was engineered with a lightweight but strong body shell, featuring ultra-high tensile steel, laser welding, and advanced adhesive bonding,” said John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America. The 2009 Genesis comes...

Chrysler Puts the Dodge Viper Under Review, Which Means They May Sell It

Chrysler has announced today that the automaker is "preparing to explore strategic options for the Dodge Viper business", which means that Chrysler could sell the car to another automaker. “We have been approached by third parties who are interested in exploring future possibilities for Viper,” said Bob Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Chrysler LLC. Chrysler has agreed to listen...

Lexus IS Convertible to be Released Next Year and a New Lighter IS-F is in the Works

AutoTelegraaf is claiming that Lexus is going to release a droptop version of the IS next year. The IS convertible will feature a folding hardtop like the soon to be dead SC. It will be dubbed the IS250 C and IS350 C. Those of you that were hoping for an "F" version of the new convertible will be disappointed...

BMW Increases Pricing for 2009 Models by 2.1 Percent

BMW has officially announced the pricing for its 2009 models. Due to a rise in raw materials costs and the horrible dollar, BMW is raising the price of its vehicles by 2.1 percent on average across its model range. The 2009 BMWs will start to arrive in dealerships in October and pricing has not been released for the Z4 Roadster...

Cadillac to Get a Version of the Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrid?

Yesterday reports surfaced that Cadillac is working on a new small 4-cylinder powered sedan and now rumors are circulating that Cadillac may also receive a version of the highly anticipated Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid. Cadillac doesn't currently have much of a green image since its only "green" vehicle is the new Escalade Hybrid, but this could all change if Cadillac...

Ford is Investing $75 Million in Michigan Truck Plant to Make Small Cars

Ford has announced today plans to convert its Michigan truck plant into a plant for its new global C-cars. The plant will begin the conversion this November when the production equipment for the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator is moved to the Kentucky Truck Plant, which will begin producing large SUV's in the second quarter of 2009. In 2010 the Michigan...

Mazda Kazamai Concept Unveiled in Moscow

Mazda has officially unveiled the Kazamai Concept in Moscow today. The Mazda Kazamai concept, which means “swirling crosswinds” in Japanese was designed with Russian market in mind. The compact crossover concept combines Mazda's Nagare design with "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom". The concept is meant to show how it is possible to build a exciting vehicle that is also environmentally friendly with its...

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