Marc Carter
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...
Help The Torque Report Put an End to Cancer!
Hey guys! It's not too late to help out and it takes a few minutes of your time! Everyday we lose loved ones and friends due to cancer. The Stand Up to Cancer campaign is trying to raise awareness and funds to finally find a cure. All that you have to do is sign up here and SocialVibe will donate...
Spy Shots: 2009 Honda City Exposed…Should Honda Bring it the US?
The latest photos of the all-new Honda City have surfaced on the web. The all-new Honda City (which the US does not currently get) draws a lot of inspiration from other Honda vehicles like the FCX Clarity. The Honda City shares most of its mechanicals with the Honda Jazz/ Fit including its 1.5L engine. The small sedan also features steering-wheel...
2010 Buick LaCrosse Teaser Pic Released
GM has released a single teaser photo of the all-new 2010 Buick LaCrosse. The single photo shows the new sedan's grille. GM also confirmed that the all-new LaCrosse will be officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show this November. The all-new LaCrosse is going to borrow most of its styling cues from the Invicta Concept that was unveiled earlier this...
Cadillac is Working on a New 4-Cylinder Sedan for 2011
Cadillac is currently working on a small 4-cylinder sedan that will be offered in the US in late 2010 as a 2011 model....something that was unthinkable a year ago. The small rear-wheel-drive sedan will come standard with a 4-cyl engine, but Cadillac executives are still discussing if a V6 should be offered. The debate centers around the fact that if...
2009 Kia Forte Brochure Hits The Web
Kia released more info and photos of the all-new 2009 Kia Forte (Spectra replacement) last week and now we have even more images thanks to a leaked brochure for the new car. The 2009 Kia Forte is powered by a 124 horsepower 1.6L engine or a 128 horsepower 1.6L diesel. A 2.0L 4-cylinder will be offered in the future. ...
2010 Camaro SS Photos Emerge
GM has yet to officially release any photos of the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, so for now we've had to just deal with the photos of the lesser powered Camaros..until now. Thanks to forum member, Kevin Kolvenbach we've got some new photos of the Camaro SS on location during a GM photoshoot. Kolvenbach claims to have taken these photos, although...
Chrysler Begins Production of the 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen Hybrids
Chrysler's first hybrids, the 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen two-mode hybrids are going to be in showrooms later this year. The new SUV hybrids began rolling off the assembly line this week at Chrysler's Newark (Delaware) Assembly plant. Both the Aspen and Durango hybrids are powered by a 385 horsepower 5.7L HEMI V8 engine that is mated to an...
More Details and Photos of the All-New 2009 Kia Forte
Kia has officially released the details of the all-new 2009 Kia Forte, which will eventually replace the Kia Spectra in the US. The 2009 Kia Forte is powered by a 124 horsepower 1.6L engine. Kia plans on offering a 2.0L 4-cyl and a diesel engine in the near future. From the official pics the Kia Forte is going to feature...
