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

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Turbo to Debut in New York

The recently introduced 2011 Hyundai Sonata is going to get two additional variants that will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show in April. According to Head of Product Planning, Scott Margason, "Look out for the Sonata Turbo and Hybrid at the 2010 New York Auto Show." The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is already on sale and is powered by...

Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Jaguar XKR Becomes the Fastest XK Ever

The latest 2011 Jaguar XKR that is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show will be the fastest XK to date. The 2011 XKR will now be able to reach a top speed of 174mph up from 155mph in addition to the styling updates. There will also be two new optional performance and styling packs: Speed Pack...

Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

Bentley has released details on the 2011 Continental Supersports Convertible, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Bentley claims that the Continental Supersports Convertible is the "fastest and most potent drop-top Bentley ever." It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 that puts out 621 horsepower and 590 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a...

Restyled 2011 Lotus Elise and Elise SC Unveiled

Lotus has released official photos and stats for the restyled 2011 Elise and Elise SC models. For 2011 the Elise gets a new front end that is reportedly more aerodynamic, which helps the car achieve a four percent reduction in Coefficient of Drag (Cd). Outback the engine gets a new "twin-spine" engine cover and there is a new a...

Porsche Panamera and Panamera 4 V6 Models Unveiled

Following the introductions of the V8 powered Panamera S, the Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo models, Porsche has announced the addition of the V6 powered Panamera and Panamera 4 models. The V6 powered Panamera models, which will be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April, are powered by a 300-hp 3.6L V6 mated to the seven-speed PDK...

2011 MINI Countryman Starts at £16,000 in the UK

Mini's newest and largest model, the Countryman is going to go on sale in the UK before it hits our shores early next year. Mini has announced that the Countryman will have a starting price of £16,000 when it goes on sale in the UK this September. For £16,000 you can buy yourself the Countryman One, which has a measly...

Hyundai Adds a Navigation System to the Elantra

Hyundai has announced changes to the mid-2010 Elantra, which includes an available navigation system. An all-new Elantra is expected soon, but to keep the current model competitive, Hyundai has added a touchscreen nav system that also features Bluetooth connectivity. The navigation is available on the GLS and SE models, which list for $17,995 and $19,845, respectively when equipped with...

Geneva 10' Preview: 5 by Peugeot Provides a Hint of What to Expect

Peugeot has released full photos of the "5 by Peugeot" concept that is going to be unveiled next month at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept is said to provide a hint of the future design direction of Peugeot and the automaker's future ambitions in the large luxury vehicle segment. The 5 by Peugeot is powered by Peugeot's HYbrid4 technology,...

UK-Only Honda Civic Type R Mugen 200 Unveiled

Honda has unveiled a very limited edition Civic Type R with exclusive Mugen equipment that is only available in the UK. The Honda Civic Type R Mugen 200 features Mugen front and rear bumpers, 19-inch wheels, a limited slip differential and Mugen badging. Unfortunately there aren't any modifications under the hood so paower remains at 200 horsepower. As the name...

Geneva 10' Preview: Redesigned Toyota RAV4 Leaked

Next month Toyota is going to unveil a redesigned Euro-spec RAV4 at the Geneva Motor Show. The RAV4 gets a new front end that is basically the same front fascia as the Japan only Vanguard, which is actually the long-wheelbase version of the RAV4. The updates include a new grille, reshaped bumper and a revised hood. Styling updates are expected...

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