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

2024 Honda and Acura electric SUVs will be based on GM platforms

Honda SUV e: concept

Earlier this year it was reported that Honda is working on two new electric vehicles for the US and now the Associated Press recently got a few more details about Honda's future plans. Dave Gardner, Honda America's sales chief told reporters that one of the electric SUVs will be for the Honda brand and the other will be for...

Jeep Wagoneer long-wheelbase and 4xe plug-in hybrid versions are coming

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

This week Jeep took the wraps off the 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models. At 214.7 inches long the Wagoneer is the longest standard-length full-size SUV, but if you want something even bigger, Jeep has confirmed that it's working on long-wheelbase versions of the new Wagoneer. We don't know yet how big the long-wheelbase Wagoneer will be, but it wouldn't...

2022 Honda Civic will use the same 1.5L and 2.0L engines

2022 Honda Civic Sedan Leak

A few days ago the first leaked photos of the 2022 Honda Civic sedan leaked online and now we have some more info about the new Civic. According to new filings by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) we now know what will power the new Civic. The CARB documents were uncovered by Civic11Forum.com and confirm that the current 2.0-liter...

Land Rover is giving customized Defender SUVs to non-profit organizations

Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards_Marine and Coastal Defender Rendering

Land Rover has announced that its Defender Above and Beyond Service Awards, which will give away seven customized Defenders to non-profit organizations in the United States. The non-profit organizations must fall into one of these seven categories: 1. Search and Rescue 2. Coastal and Marine Conservation 3. Animal Welfare 4. First Responders 5. Environmental 6. Urban Improvement 7. Fire Services Entrants can nominate a non-profit charity or non-profits can...

Toyota GR Supra Jarama Racetrack Edition debuts in the UK

Toyota GR Supra Jarama Racetrack Edition

Our friends in the UK are getting a very special version of the Toyota Supra, called the GR Supra Jarama Racetrack Edition. On the outside it's painted in Horizon Blue and has matte black 19-inch forged alloy wheels and red-painted brake calipers. Inside there's a carbon fiber dashboard insert specifying its number in the European production run with an outline...

2022 Mercedes-AMG SL is in the final testing stages

2022 Mercedes-AMG SL

It's almost been 70 years since the introduction of the 300 SL and now the eighth generation SL is almost here. Mercedes-Benz has now announced that the new SL is now in the final testing stages. The new SL is currently being put through the paces in Sweden. Mercedes-Benz says that its engineers are performing the final tuning of the...

Hyundai Staria is a cool minivan

Hyundai Staria

Minivans are king when you need a versatile vehicle, but they are hardly ever labeled as cool. Well Hyundai has unveiled a cool MPV, called the Staria. What you see here is actually a production car and not a concept, which is awesome. The Staria looks like something from the future. According to the Hyundai, the Staria "is equipped with...

2022 Infiniti QX60 will get Infiniti’s “most advanced” all-wheel drive system

2022 Infiniti QX60

Infiniti continues to release little details about the 2022 QX60 and now this week, Infiniti has announced that the new QX60 will be available with a new all-wheel drive system. Infiniti says that the new Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system is its "most advanced" system yet. The system will have "near-instant response" thanks to a new direct coupling mechanism that engages...

Tesla Model S Plaid Plus now costs $10k more

Tesla Model S Plaid

If you were getting ready to buy a Tesla, we have some not so great news today, since Tesla has raised the pricing on some of its models. Starting with the Model S Plaid Plus, it now starts at $149,990 before the destination charge, which is a $10,000 price increase. If you can still afford that, you'll love the 520...

2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are big luxury SUVs

2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer

The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs are finally here. Jeep gave us a preview of its new flagship SUV with the debut of the Grand Wagoneer concept last fall and now it's here to rival other body-on-frame SUVs. The Wagoneer is aimed at models like the Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe, while the more luxurious Grand Wagoneer will rival...

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