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

Mercury Stays Alive Despite Poor Sales and a Lack of New Products

According to Ford CEO Alan Mulally, Mercury is here to stay. Sales this year are off 11 percent and last year was the worst year for the Mercury in 44 years. In addition other than a new Milan hybrid there isn't anything new in the immediate future. Ford remains focused on its Ford and Lincoln brands, while Mercury continues to...

Mercedes Brings Diesels to California

Mercedes has unveiled the new E320 Bluetec diesel sedan in California. It is the first diesel powered vehicle to meet the California's strict diesel emissions standards. There will only be a very small number of the cars initially available (100) and they can only be leased for about $600 a month. Starting in January 2008 other states that have adopted...

2009 Dodge Challenger Revealed Thanks to a Great Camera Phone

The upcoming 2008/2009 Dodge Challenger has been incredibly popular thanks to the camera phone. Even the great Brenda Priddy hasn't managed to produce as many photos as all the guys running around with their camera phones. Now we have the first photos of the production version thanks to another guy who just happened to have his phone handy. Last...

Motor Trend Names its 2008 SUV of the Year….

Motor Trend has announced the winner of the 2008 SUV of the year and the award goes to....the 2008 Mazda CX-9. According to the magazine's editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, the CX-9 is "arguably the most enjoyable sport utility to drive, and a great reminder that SUVs can be as exciting as any car." The new 7-passenger Mazda CX-9 beat out the all-new...

BMW 1-Series Caught in LA

The upcoming BMW 1-Series coupe has been caught driving on the 210 freeway in LA. Official Photos: Full Story: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1707">1addicts.com Related Stories: BMW 1-Series Convertible Will Be Released in the US Next April Starting Around $40K BMW 1-Series Will Start Under $30,000 in the US

VIDEO: When Toyota RAV-4 Owners Become a Little Too Obsessed with Their SUVs…

Would you really do this just to drive the Toyota RAV-4? This ad was created by Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand. Full Story: Autoblog

2008 Nissan GT-R and The Black Mask Project…Show the Actual Car Already!

Have you seen a BLACK-MASK member? Here are some of the videos.... 10 more days until it is officially unveiled! The Black Mask Project Full Story: NAGTROC Related Stories: First Official Pic of the All-New 2008 Nissan GT-R Released? All-New Nissan GT-R Starts at $66,675 Plus Official GT-R Site Launched 2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R Spy Photos...A Thinly Disguised Version Shows up in the UK ...

More Photos of the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Unveiled

Wanna see more photos of the upcoming Subaru Impreza WRX STi? Here you go.... Full Story: Carscoop Related Stories: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Officially Unveiled...Finally! All-New Mazda3 MPS Extreme Unveiled with 281 Horsepower 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Officially Released with Full Specs

2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Starts at $24,795 and Gets 32mpg

GM has announced the pricing for the second generation Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid. The first of three different Vue hybrids is going to start at $24,795, which makes it the cheapest hybrid SUV on the market. Next year Saturn plans on releasing a two-mode hybrid Vue and the following year a plug-in hybrid will be available. For now you...

2009 Jaguar X-Type Get's A Much Needed Facelift

Although Jaguar is very close to be sold off to the highest bidder, the automaker has given it's smallest sedan a through refresh. The 2009 X-Type gets 500 new components and a new six-speed transmission for the 2.2L diesel that is sold in Europe. The new X-Type goes on sale in the UK in March 2008 and the rest of...

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