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The idea of driving a car on compressed air is not new, but is often scoffed at. Peugeot thinks they've figured it out and have a 141 mpg demonstration car to prove it.

Designed for the 400th Edo Shotgunate anniversary, the Nissan Jikoo Concept was a roadster that drew from the company's heritage of open top cars. It might have been the car to give the Mazda Miata real competition as well.

At a recent Jeep event, we went hands-on with the 2015 Jeep Cherokee with its new stop/start system to improve fuel economy. Find out how it stacks to some of the competition's similar systems.

What happens when the world's fastest production electric car goes up against Godzilla? Watch.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade is the Jeep brand's first truly global platform and is headed for 100 markets around the world as a new brand ambassador for Jeep enthusiasm.

Watch this video of a Subaru WRX STI at a 2010 Canadian Rally Championship race. What happens is amazing.

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is getting ready to make its dealer launch here in the U.S. What’s the future of EVO?

Isolated droplet combustion experiments on the International Space Station have revealed a new type of cool-burning flame. Find out how this could fundamentally change automotive.

Higgins broke the course record at Mt. Washington Hillclimb in the Subaru WRX STI. Does he have nerves of steel?

Nissan Titan fans probably don't think of their favorite pickup truck as a race machine, but the latest #NISMOmashup envisions just that idea. Meet the GT-R-inspired Titan NISMO!

The 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan is the safest mid-size sedan on the planet. How did Subaru accomplish this?

As the 2015 Subaru Outback makes its dealer launch, Outback sees the best July ever. What makes it so popular?

Recently here on Torque News, the "final nail in the coffin for fuel cell vehicles" was announced. Except it's only a nail if your only tool is a hammer. Here's why hydrogen is only just getting started.

Subaru introduced this ugly 360 Deluxe prototype in 1967. But it was a forerunner to the 2015 Subaru BRZ.

Watch this amazing 9:35 minutes of incredible speed as the Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III wins the Electric Modified Division at Pikes Peak.

The Nissan Patrol, often called the "Japanese Jeep," has deep roots in the offroading culture globally. Now its engine is, of all places, in V8 Supercar racing in Australia.

Mercedes-AMG has been testing 3 new 2015 C63 AMGs and they sound and look terrific. Will it get the new 4.0-liter Biturbo?

Installing the Subaru STI Sport Package mods on the 2015 WRX will give it more power and a more engaging driving experience. There are 3 essential mods.

20 years ago, Subaru ran the successful Impreza 555 model in the WRC that was the forerunner of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI.

Bret Michaels becomes the new spokesperson for Nissan commercial vehicle marketing efforts with tongue-in-cheek cover tune.

The All Japan Rally Championship features the 2014 Subaru BRZ. Is STI developing a new BRZ STI?

The 2015 Subaru BRZ has made its dealer launch and Subaru won’t be terminating the sports car. What makes it so hot?

It took 45 years to get the Z-car we have now, with the 2015 Nissan 370Z being the culmination of that evolution to this point. Amazingly, the Z almost never happened.

How's this for a day at the office? A day on the track with a 458 prancing pony and a Godzilla, both completely stock. See what a natural V8 and a turbo'd V6 are like side-by-side.

The Subaru WRX STI is built for the track and for the extreme all-weather conditions. Watch these 2 must-see videos.

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was bred for racing and gets these rally-bred features. What will fans miss?

The 24-hour Nurburgring race was a huge test for the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Why did they finish in 4th place?

The 2016 Nissan Titan Diesel, likely to unveil in Detroit this January, is aimed at a specific part of the pickup buying market and shows that Nissan is clearly targeting Chrysler's market share.

In its last year before a full revamp, here is what you can expect out of a 2015 Nissan Titan pickup truck.

In what was the chance of a lifetime for 50 lucky fans in Britain, Infiniti Red Bull Racing hosted an Open House event where they got to drive karts against the pros from Formula One.