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

2012 Audi R8 GT Starts at $196,800

Audi has the pricing and details for the 2012 R8 GT, which is the most powerful version of the R8 available. The 2012 R8 GT starts at $196,800 and Audi only plans on producing 333 units, with 90 destined for the US. The R8 GT is powered by a revised 5.2L V10 FSI engine that puts out 560 horsepower, 35...

2013 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 to Pack Over 600 HP

According to the latest rumors Ford is currently working on an even more powerful Mustang Shelby GT500. The current Shelby GT500 puts out 550 horsepower from its 5.4L V8, but new competition from the Camaro ZL1 has Ford looking for even more power. Sources claim that Ford is going to increase the power of the 2013 Shelby GT500 by...

Porsche Cajun Production Confirmed

Porsche has confirmed that its new small SUV, dubbed the Cajun will be produced at its plant in Leipzig. Currently the Cayenne and Panamera are produced at the Leipzig plant, but Porsche will extend the facility and add more than 1,000 jobs to make room for the Cajun. The new "light and easy to handle" Cajun will be released in...

VIDEO: BMW Releases Another M5 Preview

BMW must be loving all of the teasers its been releasing for the 2012 M5. The automaker has released another video of a 2012 M5 prototype hitting the snow. BMW has yet to release any official details for the new M5, but it's already known that the next M5 will not be powered by a V10 like the current...

Ferrari FF Configurator Comes Online…Time to Shop Like You've Got Millions!

Ferrari has launched the configurator for its newest model, the FF. Of course there isn't any prices next to all the options, but when you're in the market for one of these babies, who cares how much special alloy wheels cost... Full Story: Ferrari Related Stories: Ferrari FF Already Has a 18-Month Waiting List Ferrari Releases New Photos of the FF Playing in...

BMW CEO Reveals Plans to Unveil 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid in China

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer recently confirmed that BMW is going to unveil a 5 Series plug-in hybrid at the Shanghai Motor Show. "A highlight at the Shanghai Motor Show in mid-April will be the presentation of our New Energy Vehicle," Reithofer said. "This model will be our e-car from China for China - a long version of the BMW 5...

Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato to be Produced?

The Fiat 500 is just now starting to hit dealers, but in Geneva earlier this month, Fiat unveiled a new concept version of the small Fiat. The Fiat 500 Zagato Concept was officially unveiled in Geneva and was designed by Zagato. From the front the 500 Coupe Zagato looked like the standard 500, but out back is where most...

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sketch Leaked?

An image has leaked onto the internet of what looks like to be the next Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which is expected to go on sale in 2012. If this sketch is a preview of the next A-Class, it looks like the small Mercedes is going to get a bit more style than the current model. There are also rumors of an...

VIDEO: 2012 BMW 6 Series Hits the Pavement

Over the weekend BMW officially unveiled the 2012 6 Series coupe. The new 6 Series is bigger than the current model, but looks much sleeker. It's powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 that puts out 400 horsepower and 450 lb-ft. of torque. Related Stories: 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe Officially Unveiled

Kia Mulls a Hot Hatch Version of the Rio

Kia recently unveiled an all-new version of the Kia Rio for the 2012 model year in Geneva. The new Rio adopts Kia's current design language and looks far better than the current car that looks at home in a rental fleet. It looks like Kia is thinking about releasing a hot hatch version of the Rio to boost its...

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