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

Volvo's "Drive Me" Project Puts 100 Self-Driving Cars on Public Roads

Volvo has the announced the kick off the new "Drive Me" project, which will see the deployment of 100 self-driving vehicles on the public roads in Gothenburg. Volvo has the announced the kick off the new "Drive Me - Self-driving cars for sustainable mobility" project in Sweden, which will see the deployment of 100 self-driving autonomous vehicles on the public...

Ram Announces Fiat-Based 2015 Ram ProMaster City Van

Ram is adding another commercial van to its lineup that will slot below the Ram ProMaster in its lineup. The smaller 2015 Ram ProMaster City will be based on Europe's Fiat Doblo and will compete with small commercial and passenger vans. Ram is adding another commercial van to its lineup that will slot below the Ram ProMaster in its lineup....

2014 VW Touareg X: Volkswagen Celebrates Ten Years of the Touareg

Volkswagen is going to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Touareg with the 2014 Touareg X special edition. It's now been officially ten years since Volkswagen released its first SUV, the Touareg. Since then, 700,000 have been sold around the world, with 121,385 of them finding homes in the U.S. Volkswagen is going to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the...

Audi Q1 Crossover Teased Ahead of its Arrival in 2016

Audi is working on a new crossover that is smaller than the current Q3, dubbed the Q1, the new subcompact crossover will compete against models like the MINI Countryman and Buick Encore. Audi is working on a new crossover that is smaller than the current Q3, dubbed the Q1, the new subcompact crossover will compete against models like the MINI...

2014 BMW 2 Series: BMW Adds a Line of M Performance Parts

The all-new 2014 BMW 2 Series Coupe is set to arrive early next year and BMW has previewed the line of M Performance parts that will be available when the coupe arrives. The all-new 2014 BMW 2 Series Coupe is set to arrive early next year and BMW has previewed the line of M Performance parts that will be available...

2013 Kia Optima Hybrid (Review)

Here's our review of the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The 2013 Kia Optima offers buyers a choice of three powertrains, a base 2.4L four-cylinder, a turbocharged 2.0L and a four-cylinder hybrid. When we last tested the Optima back in 2012 we were very impressed with the style and performance of the turbocharged 2.0L Optima, but will the same feelings hold...

Restyled 2014 Lexus CT 200h Keeps its Old Pricing

The 2014 Lexus CT 200h has received a refresh with updated exterior styling and more standard features, but the best part is that the pricing for the CT 200h remains the same as last year at $32,050. The 2014 Lexus CT 200h has received a refresh with updated exterior styling and more standard features, but the best part is that...

MINI May Bring a Diesel Cooper to the U.S., but a Plug-in Hybrid is First

MINI is reportedly mulling the idea of bringing a diesel-powered MINI Cooper to the U.S. based on the strong interest that its dealers have received. MINI is reportedly mulling the idea of bringing a diesel-powered MINI Cooper to the U.S. based on the strong interest that its dealers have received. Over the past few years the U.S. has started to...

Ford Reveals the Party Plans for the Mustang's 50th Birthday

While we still have a few more days to wait until Ford reveals the all-new 2015 Mustang, Ford has announced its celebration plans for the Mustang's 50th birthday. Next April marks the 50th anniversary since the introduction of the iconic Ford Mustang. While we still have a few more days to wait until Ford reveals the all-new 2015 Mustang, Ford...

2015 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV is Coming Next Year

Volvo has just confirmed that a gasoline plug-in hybrid system will arrive in the U.S. next year under the hood of the next-generation XC90 SUV. If you've been patiently waiting for Volvo to bring the V60 diesel plug-in hybrid to the U.S., you'll be disappointed to hear that it's not going to happen. Instead Volvo has just confirmed that a...

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