Skip to main content

Go Ringside with the 2011 Lexus IS 350 AWD

This BMW fighter is pulling its punches as a purist sports sedan, but as a blend of sport and luxury the 2011Lexus IS 350 AWD is a knockout, which might disappoint the hard-core enthusiast but will amaze everybody else.
Advertising

By: Richard Gray

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sets a new best at the Ring

It’s been a great month for the Chevrolet Corvette, with the mighty ZR1 setting a new American production car record at Germany’s Nürburgring early this month and now the 2012 Corvette Z06 has set a new personal best of 7:22.68 around the world’s most well-known road course.
Advertising

By: Patrick Rall

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Celebrating Jeep's 70 Years at the Chrysler Museum

This weeklong celebration coincides with the Jeep Brand’s July 15 anniversary observance, the date the U.S. Army signed a contract with Willys-Overland to become the lead producer of the military reconnaissance vehicle. Free admission, a program for Jeep enthusiasts and a specially-themed cruise night are all highlights of 70 Years of Jeep Week at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, sponsored by the Dana Holding Corporation , July 12 – 17.
Advertising

By: Don Bain

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

The final Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is sold

According to the folks at Bugatti, the final Veyron EB 16.4 has been sold to a customer in Europe and while the Grand Sport model remains available, all 300 of the Veyron EB 16.4 hardtops have been sold.
Advertising

By: Patrick Rall

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Monaco’s imminent nuptials get Lexus LS 600h Laundaulet

When His Serene Highness Prince Albert II weds his fiancé, Ms. Charlene Wittstock, at the Palace on the Rocher July 2, they will then tour the principality in a custom hybrid Lexus with a space-age, see-through polycarbonate roof. The full hybrid vehicle will be able to drive nearly every inch of he tour in full electric mode, underscoring the Lexus commitment to environmental stewardship.
Advertising

By: Don Bain

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

No Money, Big Problems. SAAB bankruptcy drama simplified

Poor Saab, they just can't catch a break. Yesterday they began to get pushed towards bankruptcy, not from outside pressures, but from within. Two Saab worker's unions said that they will start a legal process that would surely induce the Swedish automaker to file for bankruptcy.
Advertising

By: Roman Rosa

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

UAW votes to strike at GM Orion Plant

UAW Local 5960 voted Wednesday in favor of a strike by workers employed by LINC Logistics, a company that provides third-party labor for General Motors at their Orion Production Facility in Michigan.
Advertising

By: Patrick Rall

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Ram HD trucks get a new 6-speed transmission in 2012

Chrysler has announced that when the 2012 Ram HD trucks hit the market later this year, they will feature a new optional 6-speed automatic transmission for models with the Cummins Turbo Diesel for those who don’t care for the standard 6-speed manual transmission.
Advertising

By: Patrick Rall

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

'Operation Repo,' 'Lizard Lick Towing' drive reality TV

There are some great half-hour reality shows on cable that show us what it's like to lose our cars. And it ain't pretty. Two that are must-watch TV are "Operation Repo" and "Lizard Lick Towing" on truTV.
Advertising

By: Hawke Fracassa

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Subscribe to