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

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo to debut in late 2020

Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo

Yesterday we learned that the electric Porsche Macan is slated to enter production in 2022 as a 2023 model, but before the Macan EV arrives, Porsche has another electric car in the works. Porsche has announced that the Taycan Cross Turismo will debut later this year. Porsche made the announcement about the new EV in its Annual and Sustainability Report...

Audi Q5 Sportback coming later this year

The automotive segment may seem a bit bleak at the moment thanks to the coronavirus, but that isn't going to stop some automakers from introducing new models. Audi has announced that it plans to introduce 20 refreshed or new vehicles in 2020, which includes a Q5 Sportback. Audi made the announcement about the Q5 Sportback today during a financial results...

Porsche Macan EV to enter production in 2022

2020 Porsche Macan S

Porsche has already confirmed that the next-generation Macan will have an electric powertrain, but now it's announced that production of the Porsche Macan EV will start in 2022. Porsche revealed the details about the Macan EV to German site, Automobilwoche. "We are expecting production to start at the end of 2022," said Michael Steiner, Porsche's executive board member for development....

Ford is giving new car buyers six-month payment relief due to the coronavirus

2020 Ford Explorer ST

Hyundai recently announced that it's giving buyers up to six months of payment relief if they've been impacted by the coronavirus. Now Ford has also announced a similar program, called "Built to Lend a Hand" which will give new buyers up to six months of payment relief. Under the new program, Ford is offering six months of payment relief...

Next-gen Nissan Z may be getting a new logo

We've been waiting to hear more news about the next-generation Nissan Z, but although Nissan hasn't revealed any details about what it will look like, a recent trademark may give us a preview of its new logo. Nissan recently filed a trademark for the stylized Z logo in Australia and Canada. The trademarked Z logo features a diagonal slash through...

Electric BMW 7 Series announced, will it be the i7?

2020 BMW 7 Series

We've been expecting an announcement about a fully electric 7 Series and now BMW has officially confirmed that it's working on a battery-electric version of its flagship sedan. BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse made the announcement today during the automaker's annual general meeting in Munich, Germany. The next-generation 7 Series will be offered with gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains. The...

2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition revealed

Ram has unveiled a new Southwest Edition version of the 2020 Ram 1500 pickup, which will only be available in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico. The Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition features body-colored bumpers, mirrors and grille surround. Plus it adds subtle chrome highlights, polished 20-inch wheels and power side steps. Inside the Southwest Edition comes with the Uconnect 4C...

2021 Hyundai Elantra is bigger and more expressive

The sedan segment may be taking a beating lately thanks to buyers' love affair with crossovers and SUVs, but that doesn't mean that Hyundai is ready to throw in the towel. Hyundai recently introduced the revamped Sonata and now the 2021 Elantra is ready to take on the best of the compact sedan segment with an all-new look that's...

2021 Chevy Trailblazer is a fuel efficient small crossover

Chevy's newest crossover, the 2021 Trailblazer is slated to arrive this spring as a new rival to other popular small crossovers, like the Honda HR-V and Toyota C-HR. The 2021 Trailblazer is only offered with three-cylinder engines and now we've learned how fuel efficient it is. The optional 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine has been rated at 26 mpg city, 30 mpg...

Tesla Model Y deliveries begin

Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is officially here, since Tesla has confirmed that it has started deliveries of the electric crossover. https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1239607579518484480 Tesla confirmed the news on Twitter with a new short video that shows the Model Y being driven and built. Now that the Model Y is here, it's only a matter of time until it becomes the Tesla's best selling...

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