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

2011 Audi A8 L Debuts with 500HP W12 Engine

Audi has unveiled the extended-wheelbase version of the new 2011 Audi A8. The flagship model in the A8 lineup, the A8 L W12 quattro is powered by a 500-hp 6.3L 12-cylinder engine. All that power launches the large sedan from 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. According to Audi all that power doesn't...

2011 Buick Excelle Sedan Caught Naked Before China Debut

After the release of the upcoming Buick Regal, Buick's next sedan will be a small sedan based on the Opel Astra, dubbed the Buick Excelle. The Buick Excelle that is pictured here without any camouflage is expected to officially debut at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. The Excelle is expected to be released in the US in 2011. Expect...

Chevy Camaro Convertible Shows up on Facebook

Two photos of the Chevy Camaro Convertible have shown up on Facebook. There isn't really anything else to go with the photos, but we do know that the Camaro Convertible is expected in early 2011. Full Story: Facebook

BMW M3 Sedan May Not Return for the Next Generation

According to sources BMW is not going to make a sedan version of the M3 when the next-generation arrives. Sources site unimpressive sales as the main reason that BMW is not going to produce another sedan version. When the previous M3 was out, US buyers demanded a sedan version of the M3, but sales have been disappointing. If the sources...

Lexus GX 460 Gets "Dont Buy" Rating Due to Rollover Risk

Consumer Reports has given the all-new Lexus GX 460 SUV a "dont buy" rating due to problems that came up during routine handling tests, which could lead to a rollover in real world driving. During a test of the SUV's performance the rear of the vehicle was able to slide until the vehicle was nearly sideways at which point the...

Honda Ridgeline Dead After 2012?

Honda has yet to commit to a redesign of the Honda Ridgeline pickup and now sources have told PickupTrucks.com that Honda is not going to replace the truck after its current lifecycle ends around 2012. Sadly it kind of makes sense, since Honda had high hopes of selling 50,000 units a year, but in 2009 Honda only managed to move...

Honda Planning Larger Hybrid Sports Coupe

A Honda insider recently revealed to Motor Trend, that the automaker is hard at work on a next-gen hybrid sports coupe that will be bigger and more powerful than the yet to be released Honda CR-Z (pictured above). According to the source the new Honda hybrid sports coupe will mate a 2.5L four-cylinder gas engine to Honda's IMA hybrid...

2011 Lotus Elise Gets 46.7 MPG, but Still Hits 0-60 MPH in Six Secs

Thanks to a new smaller 1.6L engine and improved aerodynamics, Lotus has announced that the 2011 Lotus Elise has been rated at 46.7 mpg (US) on the European cycle. In addition to getting over 46 mpg, the 2011 Elise has just been certified with an outstandingly low emissions figure of 149g of CO2 / km which represents a reduction...

2011 Chevy Camaro V6 Beats New Mustang with 312 Horsepower

When Ford unveiled the changes to the 2011 Mustang, the V6 was officially rated at 305-hp, which beat the 2010 Camaro with its 304-hp. Well of course GM wasn't about to let the Mustang hold the horsepower crown for long. GM has officially announced the updates to the 2011 Camaro and with it comes a new 312-hp rating. New SAE...

Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Alliance

The rumors were true. Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG have announced a new alliance today that will involve sharing and cooperating on the development of diesel and gasoline engines. The new partners are also going to combine their efforts to develop a new platform for the Smart ForTwo, a new Smart four-seater and the next-generation Renault Twingo. The partnership also...

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