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30 Years of NISMO Engineering Celebrated As #30YearsOfMaverick

Nissan is celebrating thirty years of "maverick engineering" as its performance arm, NISMO, has its birthday ensconced in a hashtag.

Will the Renault Eolab – a 282 MPG hatchback of the future – make it to the U.S.?

Step aside, Volkswagen with your landmark XL1. The Renault Eolab achieves similar efficiency benefits in the form of a more practical hatchback – though it may be a while before a similar version hits the States.

Eva Hakansson Makes 270 mph run at Bonneville in KillaJoule

Computer modeling estimated that the top speed for the KillaJoule electric streamliner motorcycle was about 270 miles per hour. Now, the fastest woman on a motorcycle has proven that with a new world record.

Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid beats 2015 WRX STI for new patrol car job

The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will be used as a patrol car on the Yamanashi Prefecture Highway. Why not the 2015 WRX STI?

American Honda evasive on HR-V crossover release date

HR-V branded Vezel in Japan has experienced one major recall. American Honda hopes to recall proof The assembled in Mexico, Fit platformed sub-compact crossover.
Release date? Honda’s not saying. Torque News looks to the back-story.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor is Sinister and Awesome

While the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT hasn’t changed all that much for the new model year, but the new Red Vapor special edition package brings about a sinister, sporty look for the new model year while all of the other attributes of the SRT Jeep make it the coolest SUV on the market today.

2015 Ford Mustang GT is Slower Than 2014 Models

Those print publications who were the first to sample the 2015 Ford Mustang GT have published their results and while the figures that we are seeing across the internet vary by source, the quickest reported times thus far come from Motor Trend, where they hit 60 in just 4.4 seconds en route to a 12.8 quarter mile – making the 2015 model slower than a similarly equipped 2014 model.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray #1 to be Auctioned for Charity

Just like the first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the first 2015 Corvette Z06, the first production example of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – which is the first retail unit ever with the new 8-speed automatic transmission – will head to the Barrett Jackson auction block to raise money for charity.

7 Reasons Why You Really Don't Want to Own the 2015 Hellcat Challenger

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful American production car ever and while this car has quickly become the unattainable object of desire for many muscle car lovers, there are 7 good reasons why you really don’t want to own the Hellcat Challenger – which should help make everyone who cannot afford it feel a little better.

Chicago to purchase quiet, clean, expensive all-electric Motiv garbage trucks

Garbage trucks are not generally associated with being clean or green, but pretty soon Motiv Power will provide the city of Chicago with the cleanest, greenest garbage trucks you’ve ever seen.

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