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

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 starts at $162,450

2022 Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche unveiled the 2022 911 GT3 last month and if you're just as excited as we are, we have more details to share today. Porsche has released more specs and the official pricing, which starts at $162,450. The 992 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-6 that generates 502 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque. The engine easily...

Genesis X concept is a stunning electric coupe

Genesis X Concept

Back in 2018 it was reported that Genesis is going to build a production version of the Essentia concept, but since then we haven't heard anything about a new Genesis coupe. Well now Genesis has unveiled another coupe concept, called the Genesis X concept. The Genesis X is the brand's fifth concept car, which follows other concepts, like the GV80,...

VW’s new “Voltswagen” name is likely an April Fools joke

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Yesterday it was reported that Volkswagen of America was changing its name to Voltswagen of America. Immediately we thought it was an April Fools joke, but then when the company officials claimed that the change was real, we kinda believed it. Well now it looks like it really is a hoax and a weird attempt for VW to highlight...

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is even more capable

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

The Subaru Outback is already a rugged and capable alternative to an SUV and now Subaru has made it even more ready for an adventure with the 2022 Outback Wilderness. The new Wilderness package has a modified suspension that increases the ground clearance to 9.5 inches (0.8 increase) and improves the approach and departure angles. The front angle improves from...

Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept previews an EV future

Lexus LF-Z Electrified

Lexus offers several hybrid models in its lineup, but if you're looking for a fully electric Lexus, you only get the UX 300e, if you live in Europe. Here in the US we'll have to wait a bit longer for a Lexus EV, but by 2025, Lexus plans to introduce 10 new electrified models (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric). Lexus...

2022 Kia EV6 GT arrives with 576 horsepower

2022 Kia EV6 GT

Earlier this month Kia took the wraps off its first dedicated battery electric vehicle, the 2022 Kia EV6. Now Kia has released the specs and juicy details about the EV6, including the sporty EV6 GT. The EV6 is based on Hyundai Group's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which is also the basis for the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The EV6 crossover...

Say hello to Voltswagen and goodbye to Volkswagen

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Yesterday it was reported that Volkswagen is going to change its name to Voltswagen in the US and now it's official. Volkswagen of America will now be called Voltswagen of America. No this is not an April Fools Joke. Volkswagen has decided to change its name to Voltswagen to align with its electrified future. "More than a name change, “Voltswagen”...

Mini Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW is a Formula E Safety Car

Mini Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW

Mini has unveiled a crazy electric hatchback, called the Mini Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW. It's got a long name, but what we're excited about here is what this hints at for the future of Mini. According to Bernd Körber, Head of Mini, "It does reveal one of the directions we could take with the electrification of the JCW brand....

Volkswagen to become “Voltswagen” in the US

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It looks like Volkswagen is getting ready to change the name of its U.S. operations from Volkswagen of America, to "Voltswagen of America" to bring more focus to its EV models. VW hasn't made the official announcement yet, but instead it accidentally posted a press release on its website that announced the new name. The press release was dated April...

2022 Infiniti QX60 gets the latest ProPilot Assist system

2022 Infiniti QX60

The 2022 Infiniti QX60 is slated to arrive before the end of this year and today Infiniti has released more teasers and info about the new SUV. This time Infiniti has announced that the new QX60 will be the first vehicle in its lineup to get the latest iteration of its ProPilot Assist system. https://youtu.be/epLKaIx2BJ0 Infiniti says that the latest ProPilot...

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