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

Toyota Announces Launch of Electric Scion iQ

Toyota held its annual dealer meeting in Las Vegas earlier this week, in which Toyota's president and CEO Akio Toyoda announced many of the Toyota's upcoming plans. During the meeting Akio Toyoda officially announced the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry that will hit showrooms this fall. He also announced Toyota's EV and Hybrid plans. The Prius V, which is a...

2012 BMW 3 Series Exclusive Edition and M Sport Models Unveiled

BMW has announced the 2012 BMW 3 Series Edition Exclusive and M Sport Edition packages for the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible. The Edition Exclusive trim package includes 18-inch V-spoke alloy wheels painted in Space Grey. The package also includes an optional exclusive exterior Mineral Grey paint color. Inside the seats are wrapped in Dakota leather and the can be...

What Were the Top-10 Best Selling Cars in June 2011?

Half of 2011 is already over! Wow! Well here's the list of the top-10 best selling cars in June. June was a good month for many of the automakers. Chrysler's sales were up 30%, Ford 14% and GM saw sales increase 10%. Nissan even saw its sales rebound with sales up almost 12%. Toyota and Honda are still feeling the...

2012 BMW 528i Gets Turbocharged 4-Cyl and Auto/Start Tech

The 2012 BMW 528i is getting one big change for the new year and it takes place under the hood. BMW has announced that the 2012 BMW 528i will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder. The 2.0L four-cyl is going to replace the current six-cylinder in the 528i. It puts out 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque, which...

BMW Unveils the 2012 6 Series M Sport Package

BMW has released another version of the all-new 2012 BMW 6 Series, the 6 Series M Sport. The M Sport package adds an M aerodynamics package, LED foglights, 19-inch alloy wheels, sports seats with Alcantara/leather upholstery and an M leather steering wheel. The M Sport package is available on both the 6 Series Coupe and Convertible.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Production Confirmed

Aston Martin has confirmed that the Aston Martin V12 Zagato will enter production. Aston Martin's website states, "Only a strictly limited run of road going cars will be built." Aston Martin's website also lists the Zagato in its model line-up. The Aston Martin V12 Zagato is the result of a partnership between Aston Martin and Zagato, which dates back 50 years....

Xplore Makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee Even More "Trail Rated"

Venchurs has unveiled the latest Xplore Adventure Series vehicle, the Xplore Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Xplore Jeep Grand Cherokee is a hand-built Jeep for Jeep enthusiasts that love getting their Jeeps dirty. The Xplore Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in a signature special matte clear titanium grey paint with a charcoal leather interior by Katzkin. It gets a modified suspension package...

Mini Inspired by Goodwood Lists for £41,000, which is Equivalent to $65k

The Mini Inspired by Goodwood now has a price tag, which starts at £41,000 in the UK. The "Rolls-Royce of Minis" is officially on sale in the UK, with deliveries starting in March 2012. Mechanically the "Mini Inspired by Goodwood" is equivalent to the Mini Cooper S, but this special Mini gets new exterior and interior tweaks that were...

VIDEO: All-New 2012 Toyota Camry Teased

Earlier this week Toyota held its annual dealer meeting in Las Vegas. The all-new 2012 Toyota Camry was discussed during the meeting and although we don't have many details about the new Camry, Toyota has released a quick video of Toyota President and CEO Akio Toyoda discussing the 2012 Camry. According to Akio Toyoda the 2012 Camry will be the...

Audi Quattro Concept's Fate to be Decided by this Fall

Audi has yet to come to a final decision about producing the Audi Quattro Concept despite reports that it has already received the green light. Quattro boss Stephan Reil has confirmed to Inside Line that a final decision has been delayed, but he is optimistic that the concept will be produced. The final decision will not be decided until...

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