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

2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR Street Legal Track Car Unveiled

Dodge has unveiled an even more insane version of the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR begins where the Viper SRT10 leaves off. It has the same 600 Hp 8.4-liter V10 engine, but Dodge has managed to cut some pounds from the car while adding a racing suspension and aero kit. The ACR version is engineered for the race...

Hyundai's All-New 2009 300 Horsepower RWD Coupe Exposed

Hyundai's much anticipated RWD coupe has been caught at a recent market research event. Thanks to a photographer at the event we have the first real...fully naked photos of the new coupe sitting next to its main competitor, the Ford Mustang. The all-new RWD coupe that is based on the upcoming Genesis sedan platform is expected to be officially unveiled at...

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Unveiled

The Truth About Cars has decided to break GM's embargo on the new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is powered by 6.0L V8 with Active Fuel Management and late-intake valve closing technology, a 300-volt nickel-metal hydride Energy Storage System (ESS) that is mated to a new electrically variable transmission with start/stop technology. It also features a regenerative braking...

Audi May Bring the Small A1 to the US

Last month Audi revealed the Metroproject Quattro Concept at the Tokyo Auto Show. The concept may provide hints of Audi's upcoming A1. Now sources are stating that Audi is discussing the idea of bringing the small car to the US when it is released sometime in 2009. Compact and sub-compact cars are usually not viewed very highly in the US....

2009 Kia Borrego SUV Previewed

Kia has released a single image of its upcoming 7-passenger SUV. You might recall that we've been referring to Kia's upcoming midsize SUV as the Mesa for a while now, but Kia has finally given it an official name, the Borrego. The Borrego is going to be available with either a V6 or V8 engine when it goes on sale...

2009 Pontiac Vibe Officially Unveiled…Better than the Matrix?

Following the release of the all-new Toyota Corolla and Matrix last week, Pontiac has now officially unveiled the Pontiac Vibe (don't forget that the Matrix and Vibe are cousins). The 2009 Vibe features all-new exterior and interior styling. The good news is that after a short hiatus the GT model finally returns. The base Vibe comes with the 132hp 1.8L...

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Unveiled with 315 Horsepower

Ford has finally revealed the Bullitt version of its popular Mustang. The Ford Mustang Bullitt gets a few tweaks inside and out that make it special. The engine receives a small bump in power to 315 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. of torque. The Bullitt also gets the GT500's rear axle with a 3.73:1 final drive ratio. The suspension has also...

REVIEW: How Does the All-New 2008 Chevy Malibu Stack up Against the Competition?

Chevrolet's all-new 2008 Malibu is just now hitting your local Chevy dealers. GM has high hopes for the Malibu, as the new sedan is one of their most important new releases for the 2008 model year. The all-new Malibu is very important to GM as the automaker tries to head off Toyota as the number one automaker. Because of this...

2009 Lincoln MKS Spy Photos…The Upcoming Lincoln Has Been Caught Filming

Lincoln is going to officially unveil its newest sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show in two weeks, but the car has been caught filming either for a commercial or for the next Batman movie. It is rumored that the MKS is going to feature a twin-turbo 3.5L V6 that puts out 415 horsepower. Less powerful versions of the MKS...

2008 Chevy Malibu Review…Coming Soon

This past weekend GM invited me out to Memphis to test the all-new Malibu against the Camry, Accord, and Altima. Expect my full review and all the details about the new Chevy this week. Let me know if there is anything that you want to know. Related Stories: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Revealed...To Bad it Only Gets 2mpg More Than the Normal Version! 2008...

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