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By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2013 - 8:09AM
Mercedes-Benz took home two awards from Top Gear. 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and SLS AMG Black Series. What does this say about the German automaker?
By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2013 - 8:41AM
The new 2015 Subaru WRX will be coming with a new Sport Lineartronic CVT automatic. Will it be any good in the performance model?
By Denis Flierl on December 13, 2013 - 8:30AM
Subaru is dropping the 5-door hatchback from the 2015 WRX and 2015 WRX STI models. Will it alienate loyal Subaru WRX STI performance enthusiasts? Will Subaru bring the 5-door back in 2016?
By Aaron Turpen on December 12, 2013 - 5:27PM
There's a good reason that your Nissan Juke, even with the AWD package, does horribly in the snow. If you're a Juke owner, you need to re-write that letter to Santa and ask for this.
By Parks McCants on December 12, 2013 - 12:03PM
"Honda is not so much in the business of selling cars as it is in the business of selling products that improve and enrich people’s lives," says Honda design engineer Toriyama.
By Denis Flierl on December 11, 2013 - 7:32AM
When the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is unveiled next month, will it appeal to a wider audience beyond the loyal WRX STI fans?
By Denis Flierl on December 10, 2013 - 7:02AM
The new Subaru LEVORG made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 in November and could be the worst-named car is the world. It will be replacing the 2015 WRX in Europe.
By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2013 - 8:31AM
The 2015 Subaru WRX made its global debut in LA and sales at Subaru are strong across the lineup. The new 2015 WRX STI will keep the momentum going in 2014.
By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2013 - 1:11PM
2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 falls short of the finish line in the FUJI Sprint Cup.
By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2013 - 8:40AM
The 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan is coming next year and possibly with a new hybrid powertrain.
By Parks McCants on December 6, 2013 - 4:27PM
As Honda announces that CR-V sales are up 5.35% over vehicles sold in Nov. 2012, we take a look at why this small SUV continues to outsell the competition. In taking a close look at Honda’s pocket urban gorilla off-roader, I find CR-V EX to be affordable and value packed
By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2013 - 8:19PM
General Motors recently offered up a short press release highlighting the aerodynamic mastery that is the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and while the vast majority of the automotive world is focused on the upcoming debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang – we thought that it would be nice to reflect on one of the other Detroit muscle cars.
By John Goreham on December 3, 2013 - 11:49AM
In this book review of Splitting I.C.E. by Frank J Sherosky, we explain why it is a great read for any auto enthusiast who cares bout the environment and wants to see the automobile evolve. The perfect Christmas gift for that family member who talks your ear off about cars at the family gathering.
By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2013 - 7:08AM
The 2015 Subaru Legacy won’t look much like the concept. Subaru executives say they will not try to keep up with the major automakers but will focus on what made them successful.
By Aaron Turpen on December 3, 2013 - 1:05AM
If you're like we are here at Torque News, then you watch videos like this one for the Nissan BladeGlider and thump your foot like a rabbit in a cartoon with hearts in his pupils. Plus, I make a huge confession that may change your opinion of me as a car guy.
By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2013 - 9:05AM
The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 has launched and is supposed to be a luxury sedan. But is it a luxury saloon or a performance sport sedan?
By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2013 - 9:45AM
Subaru unveiled the Cross Sport Design Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Is it the forerunner of a future BRZ Shooting Brake?
By Aaron Turpen on November 28, 2013 - 11:35PM
Nissan has released a new video that details the making of the GT-R NISMO. Very awesome for GT-R fans.
By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2013 - 7:59AM
The 2014 Subaru BRZ is here and there are many things to be thankful for, here are eight that we like after testing the sports coupe.
By Parks McCants on November 28, 2013 - 1:14AM
Let's start by admitting that I was more than a bit hesitant to write a review about the 2014 Odyssey. After-all it’s Honda’s fuel hog people mover. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised as you discover the urban ‘transformer’ of the automotive world. This is not your grandmother’s Dodge Caravan.
By Parks McCants on November 27, 2013 - 12:59AM
This two seat, tech laden pocket rocket takes the age old concept of sports driving fun and puts a green spin on it. The 2014 Honda CR-Z sports hybrid coupe has taken supercharged gasoline injected piston power and combined it with the superior torque of an electric motor to produce a pocket coupe that will blow the doors off of the competition.
By Denis Flierl on November 26, 2013 - 7:55AM
The 2015 Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S Convertible may not make it to production because of two important reasons.
By Parks McCants on November 26, 2013 - 1:51AM
Way back in 1996 Honda introduced the Valkyrie to a very crowded cruiser class dominated by Harley Davidson. While those that owned the Valkyrie loved it, the Hog crowd shunned it as being a bit too refined. Stripped to the bone and sharing engines with Goldwing, Valkyrie returns to the market for 2014. Watch out Harley Davidson.
By Patrick Rall on November 25, 2013 - 2:23PM
The 2014 Barrett Jackson Scottsdale Auction will include a pair of uniquely designed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Linda Vaughn Edition models with the proceeds going to the charity the International Kids Alliance Network via the automotive Dreamakers group.
By Denis Flierl on November 25, 2013 - 8:25AM
The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX was unveiled at the LA Auto Show and it comes with steering and handling mirrored after the Porsche 911.
By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2013 - 8:12AM
How does the 2015 Subaru WRX compare with the 2014 Ford Focus ST, 2013 VW GTI, 2013 Mazdaspeed3 and 2013 Honda Civic Si? Here’s a comparison.
By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2013 - 7:47AM
From the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class to the 2014 SLS AMG Black Series, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team racing technology improves the breed, and the car you drive.
By Patrick Rall on November 21, 2013 - 10:54AM
In the never ending battle between Ford and Chevy performance enthusiasts, this video of a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray against a 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang has stirred up some controversy as the far less powerful Corvette holds its own against the most powerful Mustang ever.
By Parks McCants on November 19, 2013 - 1:02AM
Accord owners are a tough, critical crowd. They know their cars and are brand loyal. In recent forum reviews of the 2014 Accord line-up, the EX-L V-6 Coupe stands out as an outstanding performance sports coupe value.
By Aaron Turpen on November 18, 2013 - 12:42PM
Nissan's Carlos Ghosn says the company will not make it's 2016 electric vehicle sales goals as the federal government and California begin altering their support for electric vehicles. Maybe the answer to our transportation needs lies somewhere else.