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2015 Honda CR-V

First Drive: 2015 Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V helped establish the compact crossover sector, and, for 2015, it’s rewriting the book. With luxury-car levels of tech and a penchant for small details, Honda reputation for quality isn’t going anywhere.
Volkswagen Passat GTE

Volkswagen’s first ever plug-in hybrid Passat returns 141 mpg

The Volkswagen Passat has just entered its eighth generation, and it does so with a brand new variant.
Honda Civic Type R Paris 1

Honda reveals second Civic Type R concept with ‘more than 276 horsepower’

With the Paris Motor Show just around the corner, Honda has confirmed the specifications of the fourth-gen Civic Type R with a new concept.
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Trio of Porsche plug-in hybrids set for Paris exhibition

Porsche will premiere the Cayenne S E-Hybrid at the Paris Motor Show next month, alongside the brand's two other plug-in hybrids.
Niki Lauda

Legendary F1 champion Niki Lauda thinks Formula E is ‘not motor sport’

Formula E, an all-electric race series, has been polarizing from the start.
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Range-topping Mercedes AMG GT Edition 1 leaks before Paris showcase

If you thought the Mercedes AMG GT was a pretty car, wait until you see the new version.
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Ford’s 2015 Mustang EcoBoost plays the game of ‘give and fake’ with engine sounds

Turbocharged cars often suffer from muffled, erratic engine noise, and some cars use fabricated sounds to compensate.
Vilner Stormtrooper BMW

TIE fighter in the shop? Check out Vilner’s Stormtrooper-themed BMW 6 Series

With J.J. Abrams’ upcoming Star Wars sequels due out in 2015, it’s no surprise that themed merchandise has already started to appear.
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale front angle

Purebred perfection: 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta revealed

The beloved Ferrari 458 has gone through many metamorphoses in its five-year history, but the latest version may be the cream of the crop.
Saleen 302 Mustang

Like a boss: Saleen’s upcoming 302 Mustang offered with up to 640 horsepower

American tuner and supercar manufacturer Saleen has just previewed its new 302 Mustang, which is slated to debut later this year.
Volkswagen TRISTAR

Meet the TRISTAR, Volkswagen’s half-truck, half-van commercial concept

We’ve seen some odd vehicular combinations in our day, but this combination of a commercial van and work truck is certainly near the top of the list.
Honda Civic

Euro-spec Civic gains Sport derivative and Honda Connect infotainment for 2015

Honda took the wraps off the 2015 European Civic this week, giving the automotive world a detailed look at the before it Paris Motor Show debut.
Infiniti Q80 Inspiration

Infiniti’s Q80 Inspiration isn’t just a concept; it is a first glimpse at a new model

As we inch closer to the 2014 Paris Motor Show, automakers are become more eager to tease their upcoming global debuts.
Jaguar E-Type

After 46 years, U.S. Customs agents reunite Florida man with stolen Jaguar E-Type

In 1968, Ivan Schneider had his beloved Jaguar E-Type stolen in front of his Manhattan apartment.
NXP Stella

Stella, the world’s first solar-powered family car, just conquered California’s Highway 1

A company called NXP Semiconductors has just unveiled the first solar-powered, energy positive family car.
Audi A8

Audi’s future design language to be showcased with four-door concept the LA Auto Show

The Los Angeles Auto Show is still months away, but the planned reveals are already piling up.
Toyota C-HR

It’s not the new FR-S, but Toyota’s C-HR concept looks like a blast

Official images of Toyota’s C-HR concept have been released, and it looks to be a small crossover that could slot below the RAV4.
Opel Adam S

Opel unveils ‘turbocharged pocket rocket’ Adam S ahead of Paris debut

The turbocharged Opel Adam S city car features a 150-hp motor, retuned suspension, a trick red roof, and loads of zippy, pint-sized fun.

Cadillac planning high-end halo car for 2015 production in Detroit

GM has announced that Cadillac will build a new, rear-wheel drive luxury sedan next year.
Range Rover Evoque SW1

Range Rover Evoque SW1 headed for Paris with the ‘world’s first’ laser HUD

Land Rover announced a special edition of the Range Rover Evoque today, dubbed the SW1.
Police with radar gun

Step away from the iPhone: Virginia company developing radar gun to help catch texting drivers

A company in Harrisonburg, Virginia is developing a new type of radar gun that could help police catch texting drivers.

Good news! There’s a new Volkswagen Polo GTI incoming! Just not to the U.S.

Volkswagen has just released the spec sheets for the 2015 Polo GTI, but unfortunately it’s still not U.S.-bound.
Dodge Challenger Hellcat

Tire-shredding gas sipper: 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat earns 22 mpg highway

When you hear stats like 707 horsepower, 6.2-liters, and 11.2-second quarter mile, you expect to have to pay for them at the gas pump.
2014 LA Auto Show

30 cars scheduled for global premier at LA Auto Show

The 2014 LA Auto Show is coming up on November 18th, and the world’s auto manufacturers are pulling out all the stops.
Porsche 911 GT3

Ahead of the GT3 RS’ debut, Porsche recounts fifth-generation 911 GT3

The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS will be unveiled soon, so Porsche is looking back at the car that makes the RS badge possible.
2015 Honda Civic

Honda officially reveals 2015 Civic, offers special edition sedan

Honda unveiled the tenth-generation Civic on September 16th, and although it’s mostly unchanged from 2014’s version, there are improvements.
Ford Mustang

Ford’s Shelby Mustang GT350 to use a new, flat-plane crank, 600-HP V8

GT350 editions of the Ford Mustang are always special when they come around, usually doing so with enormous power and nostalgic homages to Carroll Shelby.
Automatic Smart Driving Assistant

What can I help you with? Ford bringing Siri to your dashboard with the help of Automatic

Automatic, the same company that brought you the Smart Driving Assistant and Web Dashboard, is bringing Siri into your car.
Lamborghini Veneno

Tough times at Wayne Manor: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster for sale at $6.2 million

The Lamborghini Veneno is one of the rarest cars in the world, but one customer isn’t satisfied with exclusivity.
Audi autonomous car

Audi granted first autonomous driving permit in California

A new California law that manages autonomous vehicle testing went into effect today, and Audi was ready.

New Boxster incoming? Porsche reportedly offering detuned Boxster in Belgium

A new version of the Porsche Boxster just went on sale in Belgium, but it won’t have a four-cylinder engine as previous reports have claimed.
Mercedes S550 plug-in hybrid

Mercedes’ S550 plug-in hybrid returns 84 mpg, hits 60 mph in 5.2 seconds

Mercedes unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of its S550 flagship today, and it certainly has a lot of high points.
BMW i8 and i3

BMW’s Formula E i8 may be a ‘connected car,’ but it sure looks slippery in this video

The first FIA Formula E Grand Prix was held over the weekend, and it also served as the debut for two special safety cars.
Elon Musk

Tesla CEO: Our cars will be fully autonomous ‘in the five or six-year time frame’

Whether its Nissan, Volvo, Lexus, or Audi, it seems like every major carmaker is fiddling with the idea of autonomous driving.