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

Next-Gen Mazda CX-5 confirmed with new platform and straight-six engine

2021 Mazda CX-5 Review

It's been rumored that the next-generation Mazda CX-5 is going to be based on a new rear-wheel/ all-wheel drive platform with a six-cylinder engine under the hood. Now Mazda has confirmed it, according to Australia's CarSales. During a presentation in Australia, Mazda Australia MD Vinesh Bhindi revealed that the CX-5 will be based on the new large-car platform. “Mazda continues to...

2021 Acura NSX Review: The Everyday Supercar

2021 Acura NSX Review

The supercar segment is packed with great options, like the McLaren 570S, Porsche 911 Turbo and the Mercedes-AMG GT. But what if you want one that can easily drive everyday? Well the Acura NSX might just be the supercar you’re looking for. With 573 horsepower on tap and a hybrid powertrain that gives it the ability to drive in EV...

Volvo V90 is dead in the US

2021 V90 T6 AWD Inscription

We have some sad news to report today, Volvo has decided to kill the V90 wagon in the US after the 2021 model year. The sad news was broke by Motor Trend. The news isn't too surprising, since although some of us love wagons, the general public prefers crossovers. The V90 was already only available via spacial-order, since there wasn't...

Dodge will release an electric muscle car in 2024

electric dodge muscle car teaser

Today is Stellantis' EV Day and in addition to announcements about the electrified Jeeps and the electric Ram 1500, we also have our first teaser of a Dodge electric muscle car. Dodge's electric muscle car is slated to arrive in 2024. “Tear Up the Streets… Not the Planet." The electric muscle car will be built on the STLA Large platform,...

Electric Ram 1500 teased ahead of its 2024 arrival

Electric Ram 1500

Today is Stellantis' EV Day and with the event we've got a lot of news about its future electrified lineups. What we have here is our first teaser of the electric Ram 1500, which will rival the Ford F-150 Lightning and the upcoming electric Chevy Silverado. The Ram 1500 EV is slated to enter production in 2024. The teaser shows...

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid revealed

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

Today Stellantis has announced several of its plans to electrify its expansive lineup, which includes 14 brands. Now we have our first look at the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid. The Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is the second 4xe model that we're getting in the US, which follows the recent introduction of the Wrangler 4xe. The Grand...

Stellantis goes big on electric, 500-mile range EVs planned

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

Stellantis, the parent company to brands, like Chrysler, Dodge, Alfa Romeo and Jeep, has announced its new electrification strategy. The new plan will see Stellantis invest more than €30 billion through 2025 in electrification and software. Stellantis has a goal that by 2030, 70 percent of its sales in Europe and 40 percent of its sales in the United States...

Experimental Polestar 2 debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Experimental Polestar 2

A high-performance, experimental Polestar 2 just debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It not only has more power, but it also gets several other performance upgrades, like a stiffer suspension, wider track and lower ride height. "I challenged the design and engineering teams to play with Polestar 2 and come up with something that makes a strong statement for...

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk isn’t coming back

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

Jeep has already unveiled the new seven-passenger Jeep Grand Cherokee L, but we're still waiting to see the standard five-passenger version. If you're also wondering if Jeep is planning another supercharged Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, we have some sad news for you. The Hellcat powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was originally planned for the next-generation Grand Cherokee, but according to Mopar Insiders,...

Lamborghini Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae marks the end

Lamborghini Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae

The Lamborghini Aventador arrive in 2011 and now it's nearing the end of its production run. To celebrate the end of the Aventador's run, Lamborghini has unveiled the Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae. Lamborghini only plans to build 350 coupes and 250 roadsters. The Ultimae is powered by the naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine with 769 horsepower, which is 39 hp more...

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