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

2026 Toyota GR Corolla Gets Some Upgrades

2026 Toyota GR Corolla

Toyota has unveiled the updates to the 2026 GR Corolla, which benefits from structural upgrades, new cooling improvements, and expanded tech features. At the heart of the 2026 GR Corolla is the familiar 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, delivering 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. A secondary air intake has been added to improve engine temperature control. Buyers can choose...

Acura ZDX production discontinued

Acura is pulling the plug on its first electric vehicle. Just after announcing the end of the Acura TLX sedan, the automaker has confirmed it has also ended production of the Acura ZDX electric SUV. The news was first reported by Car Dealership Guy, who shared details from an internal memo. The document explained that the decision was driven by...

2026 Volvo EX90 Gets Faster Charging, and Smarter Safety Tech

2026 Volvo EX90

Volvo has opened the order books for the 2026 Volvo EX90, and the brand’s flagship electric SUV is getting some key upgrades for the new model year. Thanks to an all-new 800-volt electric architecture, the EX90 can now charge faster and deliver improved efficiency, while updated hardware and software bring more advanced safety and driver-assistance features. The shift from a...

2026 Nissan Sentra Debuts with Sharper Styling and More Tech

2026 Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra has been a staple in the compact car segment for more than four decades, and for 2026 it gets a full redesign that makes it more stylish, more connected, and more comfortable. The new Sentra arrives in showrooms later this year in S, SV, SR, and SL trims. The 2026 Sentra adopts a bolder design with Nissan’s...

Porsche Announces New ICE versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman

Porsche 718 Spyder RS

Earlier this year, Porsche fans were bracing for the end of an era with news that production of the 718 Boxster and Cayman would wrap up this fall, ahead of fully electric replacements expected around 2027. But in a surprise move, Porsche has now announced that new internal combustion engine (ICE) versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman are...

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...

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