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What's it like to drive 2015 Honda Fit through Phoenix Arizona durring a summer-like May 1 heat wave? With 107*F tempeartures lifting the thermometer, we were about to find out.

It’s a tough balancing act. How does Honda present a much refined next generation Pilot without overshadowing the #1 selling midsize premium SUV in North America, Acura MDX? It’s a tough manufacturing and sales balancing act, with perhaps a dash of in-house sibling rivalry.

Looking to and driving 2015 Chrysler 200 left us scratching our collective heads as to what penciled out to be an extreme purchase value in a very competitive segment. How could Chrysler dealers send the 200 out the door at under $20,000? And then we took a look at Chrysler’s Sterling, Michigan facility.

Sticking our virtual driver’s shoe in mouth, Torque News invited Acura TLX drivers to write in and share with us their TLX story. It's mostly positive.

The saga continues with no clear cut replacement, but the rumor mills are swirling. To add to it all, the likenesses of James May and Richard Hammond are now noticeably absent from the Top Gear UK website.

2014 proved to be a banner year for Mercedes AMG Petronas, but 2015 is shaping up much differently. Only two races into the 2015 season, Scuderia Ferrari look like contenders.

As if getting fired wasn't enough, Jezza may very well have to deal with the law next. The embattled host could now face criminal charges for his outburst on producer Oisin Tymon.

Don't look now, but BMW is getting some serious competition for its X6M. The new 2016 Mercedes AMG GLE63 Coupe is bringing the heat.

Say it isn't so! With the rumors swirling that Jezza will be fired, can Top Gear UK survive without its brash presenter?

Nissan recalled nearly a million vehicles last year for an airbag default not related to the sharpnel-propelling airbag recalls that have plagued Honda, GM and other manufacturers. Now, the NHTSA is probing due to complaints about the recall not fixing the problem. Should you be concerned?

As most people went about their daily routines on Sunday morning, a company was starting an automotive trek that would attempt to set a North American record for the longest automated drive. While it was exciting news for many, does it mark the beginning of the end for automotive enthusiasts?

Without Clarkson, there is no Top Gear UK.

America wants a Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat. The only question is can it work for Fiat Chrysler America?

Which manufacturer offers the greatest initial and long-term ownership Value in a sub-compact 5 door hatchback? We look to Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris in a fair comparison of “how much car do I get for my entry-level buying dollar," and, which hatchback may be the smartest choice for me?

Parks McCants of TorqueNews.Com recently sat down with Honda’s Jeff Conrad and Angie Nucci to discuss Honda’s short term plans for the development and sales of zero emissions personal transportation. Honda Motors remains bullish on zero emissions vehicle development and sales.

America needs a Nissan Sway. This great new concept vehicle debuted in Geneva and we think it should come here too.

Another mainstream media outlet, in this case USA Today, has put its name and influence behind an inaccurate and misleading assessment disputing the environmental benefits of electric cars.

Most of us never think about it until it’s needed, and hopefully it never is. Nonetheless, according to ASIRT, 2.35 million passengers and drivers are hurt, disabled or killed in U.S. auto-related accidents every year.

O.K., we’ll take the bait. Wednesday found rumors of a 2016 Honda HR-V derived sub-compact crossover for Acura floating in Cyberspace. Could be!

Driving the freeways of Los Angeles, one’s reacquainted with the world’s largest automotive market. The visual is stunning and often overwhelming. This is “Ground Zero” for American Honda Motors; California buyers love Honda!

As reported by Honda News Wednesday morning, 3 out of 6 of the top selling automobiles in North America wear the Honda big “H.” Why is Honda Odyssey the best selling minivan in North America? Torque News looks for an answer or two.

While the headline may border on sensationalism, truly, there is nothing more important to an avid automotive aficionado than accurate specifications. In a world of ‘“hurry up and wait,” new model roll-outs, the rules of the reporting game change like the flow of an incomming tide.

Monday morning found American Honda Motors assuring consumers that the manufactured in Mexico and Alabama Honda, Acura cars and light trucks will not be impacted by a prolonged West Coast Ports Strike. But that’s not the whole story.

Take a close look at the photo at the top of this article. We believe that 2016 Honda HR-V will be a best seller within weeks of availability. Why? it’s simple: Exceptional value, great looks and multi-generational appeal.

Bending the news: Honda’s executive v.p. John Mendel is one of the best in the industry at dropping bread-crumbs of information at the feat of a very hungry automotive press corp.
After all, we all need a story. Torque News takes a closer look at what we we’ll laughingly call the “Ridgeline Hybrid conspiracy.”

Although Infiniti made it clear that the heart-throbbing Q60 Concept Coupe is a design precursor, it was clear when looking at the car that it's ready to go to production.

Decades in the making, zero emissions nitrogen fuel cell vehicles(FCV) remain years away from mass production and sales for several reasons.

Every first year model run has a glitch or two to iron out. 2015 TLX, a great car by any measure is no exception as new owners report a blemish or two. Here's your opportunity: Tell Acura about your 2015 TLX experience.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration says that lower gasoline prices don't translate into more demand.

Subaru dropped the six-speed manual transmission on the new 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Legacy. Is the brand’s new direction upsetting loyal fans?