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

Frankfurt 2009: MINI Roadster Concept Unveiled

Officially joining the Mini Coupe Concept in Frankfurt is the Mini Roadster Concept. The Mini Roadster is a two-seater with a chopped roofline and a more tilted windshield. Other than that the Roadster concept looks pretty much the same as the other Mini models currently being produced. In fact this concept is almost certainly the second new model Mini...

Frankfurt 09' VW Unveils the E-Up! Concept…Beetle of the 21st Century

VW has unveiled the E-Up! Concept that was developed from the Up! concept and is supposed to give a glimpse of a new car in 2013 that VW claims will be the "Beetle of the 21st Century." The small E-Up! is powered by an electric motor, which has a range of 80 miles. It sprints from 0-62 mph in 11.3...

Frankfurt 09' Audi S5 Sportback Unveiled…Too Bad We Aren't Getting Either Version

Although US buyers aren't getting the A5 Sportback, Audi has unveiled the sportier version, the S5 Sportback. The S5 Sportback is powered by the same supercharged 3.0L V6 as the S4 that will also soon replace the V8 engine in the S5 coupe. It puts out 333 horsepower and 324 lb-ft. of torque and propels the S5 Sportback from 0-62...

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster Officially Unveiled and Goes for 1.1 Million Euro

Lamborghini has unveiled Reventon Roadster, which features the same jet fighter styling as the coupe. The roadster version is also powered by the same 6.5L V12 engine, which propels it from 0-62 mph in a very short 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph. Only 20 Reventon Roadsters will be produced with a starting price of 1.1...

Frankfurt 09' Preview: 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design Adds More "Sport" to the C30

Following the unveiling of the revised 2010 Volvo C30 last week, Volvo has unveiled the sportier C30 R-Design that will make an appearance in Frankfurt this week. More than just sportier styling, the R-Design version of the C30 features more precise steering thanks to stiffer bushings, a lower steering ratio which yields a 10 percent faster response, and spring stiffness...

Frankfurt 09' Preview: Bugatti Galibier Concept Revealed

Bugatti recently held an event to unveil its newest concept the Galibier four door supercar to its past customers and future Bugatti buyers. The Galibier is going to be officially unveiled in Frankfurt, but now we have an early look. The Galibier concept features a two-tone exterior with polished aluminum for the doors and front fenders mated to a dark...

Frankfurt 09' Preview: Audi e-Tron Electric Concept Supercar Unveiled

Audi is set to unveil the e-Tron electric concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Audi has yet to officially release any photos or details about the concept, but these photos have surfaced today. The e-Tron has the same profile as the R8, but with revised front and rear styling and wheels. Inside the E-Tron concept has a completely different interior...

Frankfurt 09' Preview: 2010 Ford Grand C-Max Pics Leaked

At the Frankfurt Motor Show this year Ford is going to show off the new C-Max and the extended version shown here, the Grand C-Max. The new C-Max and Grand C-Max are based on Ford's new global C-platform architecture that will also be the basis for the next Focus. The both models will be powered by a new 1.6-liter...

Spy Shots: 2011 Infiniti QX56 Shows up in the Middle East

Infiniti is set to release a new QX56 SUV for the 2011 model year, but the large SUV was on display in the Middle East and one lucky guy managed to capture two shots of it. Overall the 2011 QX56 is much smoother looking that the current generation. It features certain styling elements from the smaller FX. The QX56 is...

More Photos of the 2010 Toyota 4Runner Hit the Web

Toyota has yet to officially release any full photos of the 2010 4Runner, but here are some photos of the body-on-frame SUV that is going to be unveiled in a few weeks. The fifth generation 4Runner sticks to its body-on-frame roots and gets all-new styling that emphasizes this. The 2010 4Runner will be available with either a 161-hp 4-cyl or...

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