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

All-New 2012 Nissan Versa Starts at $10,990

Nissan has announced the pricing for the all-new 2012 Nissan Versa sedan, which starts at $10,990. The base Nissan Versa sedan 1.6 S with the manual transmission starts at $10,990, add a CVT transmission and the price jumps to $12,760. The 1.6 SV with the standard CVT starts at $14,560 and the top of the line 1.6 SL with the...

Hyundai Supercar in the Works?

Hyundai continues to release new products that dominate its respective segments. In recent years Hyundai has even entered new segments like the luxury market with the Genesis and Equus. One model that Hyundai still lacks is a true halo model, but that could soon change. There is a rumor that Hyundai is planning a new supercar that will take...

Audi's CEO Confirms Production Plans in the U.S.

Audi is soon going to start producing cars in the US according to a recent statement from Audi's CEO Rupert Stadler. "It is totally clear that we need new production capacity in the U.S.," Stadler recently told Automotive News. "The question only is when." Audi is currently finalizing the details for a new plant in the U.S., including which models will...

Brabus 800 E V12 Cabriolet: World's Fastest Four-Seater Convertible

Brabus has just announced the introduction of the world's most powerful and fastest four-seater convertible, the Brabus 800 E V12 Cabriolet. The Brabus 800 E V12 Cabriolet is the most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible available with its V12 engine borrowed from the Mercedes S600. Engineers heavily modified the engine with a special crankshaft with a longer stroke and longer pistons...

Toyota Prius Sales to Continue to Grow Despite Lack of Supply

Toyota expects the sales of the Prius to beat the number sold in 2010 despite the fact that Toyota's dealers only have a one day supply of the hybrid. The lack of Prius inventory is due to the March earthquake. In June Toyota delivered 61 percent less Prius models due to the lack of inventory. The Prius is currently Toyota's...

BMW 1 Series Gran Turismo Reportedly in the Works

BMW is developing other variants of the next generation 1 Series including a Gran Turismo that was recently caught testing. BMW currently has the 5 Series GT and is set to release a 3 Series GT as well. The 1 Series GT will be a more practical five-door version of the third-generation 1 Series and is expected to launch for...

2012 Audi TT RS Starts at $56,850 and Goes on Sale this Summer

Audi has announced the pricing for the highly anticipated RS version of the TT, the 2012 TT RS. The 2012 TT RS is now the top TT and starts at $56,850. The 2012 Audi TT RS is powered by a turbocharged 2.5L five-cylinder engine. It puts out 360 horsepower and 343 lb-ft. of torque. The 2.5L is mated to a...

VW Golf R U.S. Debut Set for Early 2012

VW fans and anyone that loves hot hatchbacks in the US should be excited that VW is bringing the high-performance VW Golf R here. The VW Golf R is the successor to the R32 and is an even hotter than the current GTI. According to VW's product and technology communications manager Mark Gillies, the Golf R was always planned for...

2012 Mitsubishi i Beats the Leaf's "Fuel" Efficiency Rating and Starts at $27,990

Mitsubishi has released the fuel efficiency ratings numbers for the electric-powered 2012 Mitsubishi i and it beats the Nissan Leaf. The EPA has rated the Mitsubishi i at 126 MPGe in city driving and 99 MPGe out on the highway (112 MPGe combined). The Nissan Leaf is rated at 106 MPGe in the city and 92 MPGe on the...

2012 Audi A4 to Get a Facelift

The current Audi A4 launched four years ago, so it's time for a facelift. Although we have yet to see what changes Audi has in store for the revised A4, the last spy shots hint at a revised front-end with tapered headlights and a new grille that is similar to the Audi A6 and A1. The rear end is...

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