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

2023 Honda Accord production begins

2023 Honda Accord production

The 2023 Honda Accord is almost here, since Honda has announced that it has started production of the new sedan at its Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Accord production at the plant, which opened in 1982. “This is a proud moment for all Honda associates as we celebrate not only an all-new Honda...

2023 Acura Integra Second Take Review: The Return of an Icon

2023 Acura Integra Review

The Acura ILX was a mainstay in Acura's lineup for around 10 years, but it never really excited us like Acura's first compact model, the iconic Integra. The Integra was the dream for many young car enthusiasts in the late 80's through the 90s and now it's back. Acura has revived the Integra, but does it bring back the...

Ram 1500 Revolution electric pickup concept debuts at CES

Ram 1500 Revolution concept

After several teasers, Ram has finally given us our first look at its upcoming full-size electric pickup with the debut of the Ram 1500 Revolution concept. The Ram 1500 Revolution is a direct rival to the Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and Ford F-150 Lightning. Ram is taking a similar path as GM did with its electric trucks, since...

Mercedes-Benz announces a new EV charging network

Mercedes-Benz charging network

Mercedes-Benz continues to build out its EQ sub-brand of electric vehicles. Charging infrastructure is still an issue for most EV owners, so Mercedes-Benz is going to try to make it easier to find a charger with the creation of its own charging network. Mercedes has announced that it will install more than 10,000 chargers across North America, Europe, China and...

Polestar adds Google’s new HD map and remote actions

Polestar Google

Polestar has announced that it will add the latest tech from Google to its vehicles. The Polestar 3 will be the first to get Google's new HD map, while remote actions will roll out on the Polestar 2. Polestar says that the Polestar 3 will be the first car to Google’s new HD map. The map that provides detailed and...

Sony Honda Mobility announces Afeela electric brand

Afeela

The joint venture between Sony and Honda, called Sony Honda Mobility, is about to jump in the EV segment. We've seen a few electric prototypes over the past few years, but now the two companies have announced a new EV brand called Affela at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas. We're getting a preview of an electric sedan for the...

BMW i Vision Dee electric sedan concept can change colors

BMW i Vision Dee

BMW has unveiled its latest creation, the Digital Emotional Experience or short for "Dee" at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas. The i Vision Dee concept is a small electric sedan with a minimalistic design that likely previews one of BMW's future electric models. The overall styling of the exterior is pretty bland, but one cool feature is that the i Vision...

Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate is the perfect send off

Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate

Aston Martin has announced that it will end the DBS's run with a limited edition model called the DBS 770 Ultimate, which is slated to debut soon. https://youtu.be/Go_zxBCbzFY Aston Martin hasn't released a lot of details, but it will surpass all other versions and that it will feature a "re-engineered, sharper dynamic focus coupled with exquisite design." Just as the name suggests,...

Chrysler Synthesis cockpit demonstrator debuts at CES

Chrysler Synthesis

Chrysler is previewing its future technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with the Synthesis Cockpit demonstrator. Chrysler says that the Synthesis demonstrates the technologies in its future interiors and the sustainable interior design, which Chrysler calls "Harmony in Motion". The Chrysler Synthesis features the brand's latest AI-powered technology, including the STLA Smart Cockpit, STLA Brain and...

2023 Honda Accord pricing starts at $28,390

2023 Honda Accord

Honda has announced that the 2023 Honda Accord will start arriving at dealerships this month, with a price tag starting at $28,390, including destination. The 2023 Accord is available with either a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 192 horsepower or a 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain with 204 horsepower. Sadly the 2.0-liter turbo is gone. Buyers will be able to choose from...

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