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

Mazda to launch a new EV and CX-5 Hybrid in 2027

Mazda EV platform

Mazda has released some details about its future electrification plans, which includes a new in-house hybrid powertrain and a special platform for its electric vehicles. Mazda recently introduced the CX-50 Hybrid, its only electrified vehicle in its lineup, but its powered by a powertrain developed with Toyota. Mazda has announced that it is working on a new Skyactiv-Z engine, which...

2025 Acura ADX arrives at dealers

2025 Acura ADX

Earlier this month we got a chance to get behind the wheel of Acura's latest addition to its lineup, the 2025 ADX. (Read our Review Here) Now Acura has announced that it is now arriving at dealerships. The ADX adds a new smaller SUV to Acura's lineup and its pricing starts at $36,350, including destination. The ADX is powered by a...

2025 Acura ADX Review: A Stylish and Luxurious Entry-Level SUV

2025 Acura ADX Review

It seems like we’ve been waiting for years for Acura to add a subcompact SUV to its lineup and now it’s finally here - the 2025 Acura ADX. The ADX shares some of its DNA with the Honda HR-V, but it stands out with its sportier styling, more powerful engine and luxurious interior. Acura has needed an entry-level SUV to...

Porsche Cayenne EV to debut this year followed by the electric 718

2024 Porsche Cayenne GT

Porsche currently offers two electric vehicles, the Taycan and the Macan EV, and it isn't stopping there. Porsche has announced that a new Cayenne EV will debut this year, followed by a new fully electric 718 lineup. Porsche hasn't provided that much info about the fully electric Cayenne SUV, but it will debut late this year. With the arrival of...

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: A nice interior with room for seven

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is a standout choice for small families, offering a perfect balance of practicality, efficiency, and a touch of luxury. With its third row of seats—something no other compact SUV offers—it stands out as an excellent option for families who need extra space without stepping up to a larger, more expensive vehicle. While the third row...

Updated Toyota bZ4X charges faster with more power and range

2026 Toyota bZ4X

Toyota has unveiled the facelift for the bZ4X electric SUV in Europe, which gets several updates to make it more appealing. This includes more driving range, power and faster charging times, something that the bZ4X has needed since its introduction in 2023. The electric motors have been updated with silicon carbide semiconductors to give them more power. The front-wheel drive...

2026 Lexus RZ unveiled with more power and range

2026 Lexus RZ

Lexus is giving the RZ electric vehicle a refresh for the 2026 model year. While Lexus has announced that the 2026 RZ will arrive with "more power, greater range, and a new driving experience," Lexus has not announced the details of the US-spec version. What we are seeing today is the European spec RZ. Lexus unveiled the 2026 RZ at...

2025 Nissan Z borrows a color from the GT-R

2025 Nissan Z

Nissan has announced the updates to the 2025 Nissan Z and it's pricing, which starts at $44,110, including destination. That's an $805 increase from the 2024 Z. The biggest updates for the 2025 model year are the availability of new color options. One of them has been borrowed from the GT-R, Bayside Blue. There are also two new two-tone color...

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL adds more space

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL

Cadillac has unveiled 2025 Escalade IQL, which is the extended version of the electric Escalade. Just like the standard Escalade with the extended the Escalade ESV, the Escalade IQL adds more space at the rear with more space for the third row passengers and cargo capacity. The IQL has an additional four inches of rear legroom (36.7" vs. 32.3"), and...

2025 Honda Prologue gets a longer driving range

2025 Honda Prologue

The Honda Prologue electric SUV only arrived last year, but Honda has announced that there are some updates to the 2025 Prologue, which not only give it more power, but also a longer driving range. The big news is a new front electric motor that improves the Prologue's efficiency and power. The single motor version now has 220 horsepower and...

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