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

Nissan Ariya EV to End Production as Focus Shifts to 2026 Leaf

2024 Nissan Ariya

Nissan is pulling the plug on the Ariya EV. According to a report from Automotive News, production of the Ariya will end in early 2026 as the automaker shifts its attention to the next-generation 2026 Nissan Leaf. That means there will be no 2026 Ariya available in the U.S. market. One of the biggest reasons behind the decision is tariffs...

Hyundai Confirms New Midsize Pickup Truck for the U.S. by 2030

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review

Hyundai has confirmed that a new midsize pickup truck is coming to the U.S. market before the end of the decade. The news was shared by Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz during the brand’s recent CEO Investor Day event. Unlike the smaller Hyundai Santa Cruz, which rides on a unibody platform shared with the Tucson, this new pickup will be a...

2025 Maserati MC20 Cielo Review: Open-Air Speed With Italian Style

2025 Maserati MC20 Cielo Review

The 2025 Maserati MC20 Cielo is one of those rare supercars that stops you in your tracks before you even hear the engine. Its sculpted lines, aggressive stance, and low-slung body make it a visual masterpiece that demands attention whether parked curbside or streaking past at triple-digit speeds. Maserati has managed to craft a convertible that doesn’t compromise design, thanks...

2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition Debuts with Retro 300ZX Styling

2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition

Nissan is celebrating the legacy of the Z with the debut of the 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition, a new package that adds retro-inspired styling cues from the iconic 1990s 300ZX (Z32). The Heritage Edition made its debut at the annual ZCON gathering, one of the largest events for Z car enthusiasts. The Heritage Edition is available exclusively on the...

2026 Lexus IS Debuts with Refreshed Styling, Tech Upgrades, and Standard V6 Power

2026 Lexus IS 350

Lexus has given the IS sedan a major update for the 2026 model year, refining its styling inside and out while adding new tech and safety features. The refreshed IS will now only be offered in one variant, the IS 350, with buyers able to choose between F Sport Design and F Sport trims. Updated Styling On the outside, the 2026...

2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review: Rugged Evolution of a Legend

2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review

After more than 15 years without a full redesign, the Toyota 4Runner finally enters a new era with the 2025 4Runner TRD Pro. Toyota has managed to modernize its beloved SUV without sacrificing the rugged character that has made it a staple for outdoor enthusiasts and off-road adventurers. Built on the TNGA-F platform shared with the Land Cruiser, Tacoma,...

2026 Polestar 5 EV Debuts with up to 872 HP

2026 Polestar 5

Polestar has officially pulled the wraps off its new flagship, the 2026 Polestar 5, a sleek four-door electric Grand Tourer that stays true to the striking Precept concept first shown in 2020. Designed to take on high-performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S, the Polestar 5 combines Scandinavian minimalism with serious power and long-distance capability. Design Inspired...

2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX Debuts with Rugged Upgrades

2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX

Ford is expanding the F-150 Lightning lineup with the debut of the new 2026 F-150 Lightning STX, a trim that blends rugged design with more driving range—two things customers have been asking for since the truck’s launch. The STX replaces the previous XLT trim and comes standard with dual motors and an extended-range battery, delivering a targeted 290 miles of...

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Debuts with 701 HP and Hybrid Tech

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Porsche has unveiled the new 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, and it’s the most powerful production 911 ever built. With a new twin-turbo T-Hybrid powertrain delivering 701 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, the latest Turbo S raises the bar for performance while keeping the comfort and usability that has always defined...

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Debuts with 483 HP

2027 Mercedes Benz GLC EV

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new electric GLC, the brand’s first electric version of its best-selling SUV. Set to arrive in the U.S. in the second half of 2026, the new GLC brings a bold design, advanced tech, and strong performance as it transitions one of Mercedes’ most important models into the EV era. At launch, the lineup will be led...

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