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

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Starts at $19,995…Is it Better than the New Honda Accord?

Chevrolet as announced the pricing for its all-new 2008 Malibu sedan. The base LS will start at $19,995 and the hybrid variant is going to start at $22,790. Here are the starting prices for each of the five versions: -LS: $19,995 -1LT: $20,955 -2LT: $22,635 -LTZ: $26,995 -Hybrid: $22,790 All Malibu's come standard with six airbags, anti-lock brakes and traction control. Chevy hopes to...

Infiniti G37 Coupe is Going to Get All-Wheel-Drive to Compete with BMW and Audi

BMW has just announced the 335i is going to get all-wheel-drive, which actually makes it faster than the rear-wheel-drive version. Infiniti is likely to make AWD optional on the new G37 coupe to keep it competitive with the 3-Series coupes and the upcoming Audi A5/S5. According to its communications manager Tim Gallagher, Infiniti dealers and customers have been asking for...

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate Unveiled

The all-new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class just went on sale last month in the US and now Mercedes has unveiled the wagon (estate) version of the car. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate is basically the same as the sedan version with a longer roof and a rear hatch. The wagon version of the C-Class holds 17 cu.ft of cargo with...

2008 Lexus GS450h Unveiled…Lexus Adds Another Hybrid to its Lineup

This month at the Frankfurt Motor Show Lexus is going to debut the European version of the IS-F and the hybrid version of the GS sedan, dubbed the GS450h. The photo of the 2008 GS450h also gives a glimpse of the small styling tweaks that the entire GS line will receive for the new model year. This includes a new...

2012 Lexus GS-F Will Have a V10 With Over 500 Horsepower to Take on the M5

The "F" version of the Lexus IS was unveiled earlier this year. The M3 fighter has a 5.0L V8 with over 400 horsepower. It is now rumored that Lexus is working on an "F" version of the GS sedan. The Lexus GS-F could be released by 2012 with a V10 engine putting out over 500 horsepower. This would compete with...

Hyundai i-Blue Hydrogen Powered Concept Revealed

Hyundai has unveiled a new hydrogen powered crossover, the i-Blue that will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month. The "green" concept was developed in Chiba, Japan and features Hyundai's third generation fuel cell technology. The concept is built on a car platform, while the previous versions we built on SUV platforms. Full Story: Motor Authority Related Stories: Hyundai Genesis...

2009 BMW 3-Series Spy Photos…The 3-Series Gets a Sportier Look

Spy photos of a revised 2009 BMW 3-Series have surfaced. It looks like BMW is going to make a few small tweaks to its popular sedan to make it look sportier. Changes to the 3-Series include a revised front bumper, more sculpted hood, revised rear bumper and taillights. Click the link below to see more of the photos. Full Story: E90Post.com Related...

2009 Dodge Challenger Will Not Be Sold in Europe

According to AutoTelegraaf the upcoming Dodge Challenger is only going to be built in limited numbers, which means that Europeans are out of luck. The car will only be sold in the US when it debuts next year. Although Dodge is not going to officially import the car into Europe, interested buyers in Europe may be able to buy the...

Nissan Mixim Concept Unveiled…Vehicle of the Future or a Car Just for Gamers?

Nissan is going to unveil its new Mixim Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The Mixim is a fully electric vehicle that is powered by a compact lithium-ion battery pack that drives two electric "Super Motors". Nissan describes the Mixim as a vehicle for people that are addicted to their computers and the internet. The car features gullwing...

Upcoming Audi RS6 May Produce Over 600HP! Is That Too Much?

In the past Japanese automakers had to downplay the actual horsepower ratings of their vehicles due to certain laws in Japan. This meant that many of Japan's high-performance vehicles all had around 274-276 horsepower, even though they were obviously capable of much more. Well Audi seems to be doing the same thing with the upcoming RS6. It was recently discovered...

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