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CANbus Triple

Watch out, Tesla: the CANbus Triple may revolutionize automotive hacking

Whether it’s a Chinese firm remotely controlling a Tesla Model S or leaked iCloud photos, hacking is a poignant issue in and out of the driver’s seat.
Audi Matrix Beams

Uh oh. Did Carnegie Mellon University just steal Audi’s Matrix Beam headlight tech?

The headlight technology, developed by CMU, uses a camera and several individual projectors to avoid shining light directly into a driver’s eyes.
Evanta Barchetta concept

Evanta’s retro roadster dubbed the Evanta Barchetta, makes September 12 debut

British coachbuilder Ant-Kahn is just a few months old, but the retro roadster it teased in July is already headed for production.
Mercedes AMG GT Black Series render

Want more Mercedes AMG GT? Check out this awesome Black Series rendering

In case the Mercedes AMG GT hadn’t teased you enough over the past six months, an automotive artist has imagined a spectacular Black Series version.
Nissan Titan

Project Titan is go: Nissan’s crowdsourced pickup embarks into the Alaskan wilderness

Nissan's Project Titan, a crowdsourcing event where fans vote online to create a custom-made pickup, has finally been unveiled.
MINI Superleggera Vision

Not so fast: Decision to greenlight MINI’s Superleggera Vision still months away

Ever since BMW took over the MINI brand, the car has evolved greatly.
Dodge Challenger Hellcat

Dodge decides only its most worthy dealers can sell the Challenger and Charger Hellcats

Muscle car enthusiasts have waited patiently for the chance to buy a Hellcat, but it may not be as simple as heading for the closest dealership.
local motors 3d prints a car at the 2015 detroit auto show strati

Forget miles of assembly lines. Local Motors is now 3D-printing cars

Automotive manufacturer Local Motors teased a 3D-printed electric car in March, and it looks to be right on schedule.
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The Lotus Elise S Cup is now the hottest Elise you can’t get in the U.S.

The Lotus Elise left the United States in 2012 after new safety requirements were introduced, but the tiny Lotus hasn’t stopped improving.
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Planning to assault the rebel base? Vilner’s Stormtrooper BMW 6 Series will get you there

Euro car tuner Vilner has been crafting unique automotive designs since 1996, one of which was the Bullshark BMW 6 Series of 2013.
2016 Mercedes AMG GT

Finally liberated from secrecy, the 2016 Mercedes AMG GT steps into the light

The Mercedes AMG GT has finally broken free of its preproduction chains, and we’re here to give you the lowdown.
Bugatti Chiron concept

Bugatti’s Veyron successor may have a name: Chiron

Reports of the successor to the Veyron have swirled for months, and some claim it will be a 1500-horsepower hybrid with a top speed of 286 mph.
first production car apple carplay ferrari ff

And what’s the first production car with Apple CarPlay? Why the Ferrari FF, of course

Apple introduced its CarPlay infotainment system at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and the first factory-equipped vehicles have just rolled off the line.
Nyan Cat GT-R

Nissan wins the Internet, trolls Ferrari with a Nyan Cat-wrapped GT-R

House artist Deadmau5 thought he was being clever when he dressed his Ferrari 458 with a Nyan Cat wrap, but Ferrari didn’t agree.
Lexus GS F Sport

Lexus storming toward 2016 with GS F and RC F four-door

2016 is shaping up to be a big year for Lexus, with at least two new sport cars reportedly on the way.
Subaru Forester STI tS concept

The Subaru Forester STI tS concept lands in Japan, but its beauty is skin deep

Subaru dropped the Forester STI tS concept in Japan recently, and it looks gorgeous.
Honda XR-V

Honda’s Chinese market XR-V crossover puts the American HR-V to shame

Honda unveiled the new XR-V crossover in China yesterday (called the HR-V in the U.S.), and it simply looks a lot better than the American-spec version.
Pininfarina Sergio

Windshield included, the Pininfarina Sergio is finally headed for (limited) production

Pininfarina unveiled the beautiful Sergio Concept in 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show, but it wasn’t a car many expected to see built.
Lexus RC F

Sorry Jeremy Clarkson, Lexus has no plans for a next-generation LFA

With the Lexus RC F debuting this fall, Toyota executives have effectively shut the door on a next-gen LFA.
Atalanta Sports Tourer

Cut short by WWII, British carmaker Atalanta is priming its first vehicle since 1939

For the first time since 1930s, British carmaker Atalanta is debuting a new model.
Dodge Challenger A/T Untamed Concept

The Dodge Challenger A/T Untamed Concept will leave the Hellcat in the dust … literally

In Hellcat guise, the Dodge Challenger’s 707-horsepower V8 will lay waste to most vehicles bound to the pavement
2016 MX-5

Is this Mazda employee-rendered MX-5 the real deal?

The 2016 Mazda MX-5’s reveal is but a stone’s throw away, but a Mazda employee’s rendering may have brought it to us a bit sooner.
Automatic Web Dashboard

Analyze your commute with the Web Dashboard by Automatic

Automatic, the Smart Driving Assistant, wirelessly connects smartphones to your car’s computer, giving drivers detailed feedback on their commuting style.

Featherweight materials make BMW’s M4 Convertible the ultimate open-air Bimmer

BMW latest addition to the M line is the M4 convertible, which was in April at the 2014 New York Auto Show.
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Get to da Unimog! Schwarzenegger’s military-grade Mercedes U1300 is up for sale

Good Schwarzenegger impressions are a dime a dozen nowadays, but now, you can drive his car.
2015 Infiniti Q70 front left angle

First Drive: 2015 Infiniti Q70

The Infiniti Q70 badge has only been around since the 2014 model year, but Infiniti’s redesigned 2015 model is already at the top of its class. The driving experience has been enhanced throughout the vehicle, whether it be the sporty Q70 V8 version or the executive, long wheelbase Q70L.
Land Rover Defender Africa Edition

Out of Africa: Land Rover announces limited-edition Defender Africa

Jaguar Land Rover continues to roll out special variants of its iconic Defender, one of which is the striking Africa Edition.
BMW X5 Security Plus

Commuting in a warzone? BMW’s bulletproof X5 has you covered

BMW is adding to the growing market of armored civilian cars with the X5 Security Plus.
Volvo Drive-E

Volvo adds three-cylinder to Drive-E engine family

Volvo announced its new Drive-E engine family last year, which promised large displacement power with low displacement efficiency.
BMW/Daimler wireless EV charger

Telecom company testing wireless EV charging on the track, predicts 2017 consumer debut

BMW and Daimler previewed their collaborative wireless charging tech for EVs in July, and an electronics company is predicting a 2017 debut.
Techart Porsche 911 Turbo

Speed demons: Techart releases tuning package for the Porsche 911 Turbo

The Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S are more than enough for most people, but if not, Techart has you covered.
Alfa Romeo 6C

Italian invasion: Alfa Romeo readying Jaguar-fighting 6C for 2017

The beautiful 4C may have temporarily satisfied the U.S. market’s appetite for an Alfa Romeo sports car, but, not to worry: there’s a new one on the way.
McLaren 650S

McLaren’s 911 Turbo fighter may be named the 500S, not P13

McLaren’s entry-level supercar was announced earlier this year, but it may not wear the P13 badge as reported.
Dodge Challenger Hellcat

Aiming high: The Dodge Charger’s latest ad pokes fun at the Volkswagen Passat

The Dodge Charger Hellcat is getting all the news lately, but the 470-horsepower HEMI version is still a force to be reckoned with.