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While we have all been preoccupied with the look of the 2015 Ford Mustang it seems that we forgot to really look closely at the performance of the S550 outside of the new EcoBoost engine option but even without a big boost in power – the 2015 Mustang lineup should be the best performing generation in the car’s 50 year history.

The maximum range for any electric vehicle is to be had at around a 60-75 degree Fahrenheit "Goldilocks zone," data from a Canadian fleet management company suggests. Outside of that, range degradation begins to seriously impact performance in an EV.

A common misconception among Juke owners is that the vehicle is slower in all-wheel drive mode than it is in front-wheel drive. With both comparison testing in the real-world plus some insight into the Juke's powertrain, we get to the bottom of this.

The guys at RADO Motorsports have put out a must-see video of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Twin-turbo shooting out flames on the dyno.

Check out the ultimate gift for your driving enthusiast: They would love a day at the U.S. AMG Driving Academy driving a new 2014 Mercedes CLA45 AMG.

USAC conducted an independent wet pavement test of the Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Mazda 3 and 2014 Subaru Impreza. Were they really serious testing the AWD Impreza against the FWD cars?

Honda, a company of many firsts introduced IMA (integrated motor assist) to the world in the original 1999 Insight, still the average mpg record holder for a major manufactured production hybrid.
I believe that Honda will dominate the future performance hybrid market in North America.

Subaru brought out the new 2014 BRZ tS in Japan. Will we see a new 2.0-liter turbo 2014 BRZ STI next year?

The United States Auto Club conducted a test of the AWD capabilities of the 2014 Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. See who climbs to the top.

Subaru is ready to launch the all-new 2015 WRX STI. Meet the first STI, the 2004 WRX STI that started it all here in the U.S.

Subaru introduced the very first WRX STI back in 1998 and was it was called the "Impreza 22B-STi”. See what started it all as we get ready for the launch of the 2015 WRX STI.

While the Accord plug-in will allow driver’s to commute fossil-fuel free for 10 miles without recharging, most Eco conscious consumers will opt for the Hybrid’s 50 mpg city rating.
It’s simply more Eco-nomical.

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is getting ready to be unveiled at NAIAS. Will it be coming with a new 2.0-liter turbocharged powerplant?

Nissan's Vice President of Product Planning, Pierre Loing, gave a one-on-one interview with Torque News where we asked him about Nissans' policy of keeping the old Rogue and G37 models around even as all-new versions are rolled out. His answer? Flexibility.

The 2014 Subaru BRZ showed up at the Guangzhou International Motor Show in China in a unique cut-away.

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?

The new 2015 Subaru WRX will be coming with a new Sport Lineartronic CVT automatic. Will it be any good in the performance model?

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?

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.

"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.

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?

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.

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.

2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 falls short of the finish line in the FUJI Sprint Cup.

The 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan is coming next year and possibly with a new hybrid powertrain.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.