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Could Gorilla Glass make the jump from smartphone screen to car windshield?

Gorilla Glass could replace conventional laminate automotive glass in the near future, Corning senior vice president Jeffrey Evenson says.

BMW: 100,000 people want to test drive the i3 electric city car

The BMW i3's official debut is still a few months away, but its maker says customers are already expressing interest.

Incoming Toyota chairman has a new Supra sports car on his wish list

Toyota's collaboration with BMW could yield a midsize sports car that would slot above the GT86/Scion FR-S in the company's lineup.

Maserati promises turbocharged engines, “sporty feel” for Levante SUV

The Maserati Levante SUV will borrow its engines, transmission, and all-wheel drive system from the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans.

Hydrogen fuel cell-powered Audi A7 trials set for August

An Audi A7 with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain will begin testing this summer, joining Audi's line of experimental and production "tron" cars.

SEAT unveils Leon Verde prototype plug-in hybrid

The SEAT Leon Verde looks good on paper, but it won't go into production anytime soon.

Robo-bike: V2V inter-vehicle communication tech experiment takes to two wheels

V2V communication tech, which allows vehicles to "talk" to each other and anticipate crashes. Still in testing, it's making the jump from cars to bikes.

VŪHL 05 ‘premium track-day car’ to debut at 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The VUHL 05 is a new car from a new company, so expectations will be high when it makes its run up the hill at Goodwood in July.

PGO Cévennes Water Snake concept: French carmaker builds its own Porsche 356

The PGO Cévennes Water Snake concept may look like a vintage Porsche 356, but it's a product of 21st century French sports car maker PGO Automobiles.
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Porsche 911 ’50 Years Edition’ is one classy (and fast) birthday present

The Porsche 911 50 Years Edition is an exclusive way to celebrate this sports car icon's 50th: only 1963 will be made, signifying the car's birth year.

Benz-based Brabus B63-620 ‘Widestar:’ In case you really must have a 611hp, 174mph SUV

The Brabus B63-620 Widestar is a Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG taken to the extreme. It should have plenty of power for towing a boat.

Kia Pro_cee’d GT convertible concept answers a question no one was asking

This Kia Pro_cee'd GT convertible concept looks cool on paper, but would anyone actually buy it?

Autobots get a makeover for Transformers 4

The Transformers 4 cars list will include the world's fastest open-topped car, the new Corvette, and redesigned versions of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

Honda: New 2014 Acura MDX is an ‘executive family jet’ for $43,185

The 2014 Acura MDX is an SUV loaded with technology, but Acura says it's also very rewarding to drive.

NHTSA encourages continued self-driving car research but says robot cars aren’t ready for showrooms quite yet

Self-driving cars are hitting the road in Nevada and California, but other states can get a few recommendations on safety from NHTSA.

Shhhhh: Drayson Racing quietly sets its sights set on an EV speed record

Drayson Racing will attempt to set the world speed record for EVs in the sub-1,000 kg class with its Lola-chassis Le Mans prototype.

2014 BMW X5 ‘SAV’ gets more power and tech, but not more style

The 2014 BMW X5 gets more powerful gasoline engines and a new diesel, but the styling keeps everything on the down low.

Next BMW M3 will be more powerful, lighter, faster and sport a 450hp twin-turbo inline-six

The BMW M3 will get a long-awaited redesign, bringing it onto the new F30 3 Series chassis and adding a host of performance hardware.

It’s official: 2014 Stingray will crank out 460 hp, the most ever for a Corvette

the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard Corvette ever, just as its maker promised at the car's Detroit unveiling.

‘GRID2: Mono Edition’ is the world’s most expensive racing video game – but it comes with a real car

GRID2: Mono Edition is the world's most expensive video game, but a real BAC Mono formula-style road car is included in the price.

VIDEO: Tiny Renault Twin’Run concept mid-engined hatchback could pack big power

The Renault Twin'Run's styling and mid-engined layout echo the 1970s Renault 5 Turbo, but the concept actually previews the next generation Twingo.

First drive: 2014 Lexus IS 250 AWD has grip, just not enough glory

The 2014 Lexus IS 250 offers the fundamentals of a good luxury sports sedan, but buyers will need to look long and hard at the options list.

BMW + Pininfarina? Gran Lusso Coupe wraps German engineering in Italian styling

BMW teamed up with Italian styling house Pininfarina to create this luxurious V12-powered coupe, but don't look for it in showrooms anytime soon.

Mini offers pint-sized portable Garmin navigation system

Garmin portable navigation is now available as a dealer-installed accessory on the Mini Cooper and other Mini models.

Mercedes-Benz unplugs electric van project

Mercedes-Benz is shelving plans to produce an electric van, after sales of the prototype Vito E-Cell proved underwhelming.

Frankfurt 2013: Faster, leaner Ferrari 458 Scuderia to debut

The Ferrari 458 Scuderia will be a hardcore version of the already-amazing 458 Italia super car.

Spot the difference: 2014 BMW M5 gets minor facelift and Competition Package

The BMW M5 gets a few minor updates for the 2014 model year, as part of a midcycle refresh for the entire 5 Series line.

Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV: the perfect $150,000 SUV for the apocalypse

The Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV is a Ford F-150 SVT Raptor that's been converted into an eight-passenger utility vehicle.

Porsche reveals new 918 Spyder hybrid specs and tech; it’ll go 93mph on electricity alone

The Porsche 918 Spyder will get active aerodynamics and four-wheel steering to supplement its plug-in hybrid powertrain.

2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition has plenty of tech, but not much sport

The BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition is loaded with tech options but, despite its name, is mechanically identical to lesser 6 Series models.

Next Ferrari 458 Italia could ditch its V8 for a turbocharged V6

The Ferrari 458 Italia's replacement could have a smaller engine, in keeping with Ferrari's desire in improve efficiency and use F1 tech to do it.

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Latest photos and new fully-heated details

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is packed with tech and luxuries worthy of the company flagship.

Renault joins premiere Formula E Championship all-electric racing series, could be a contender

Formula E will get a boost from Renault, which will bring its Formula One racing and EV building experience to the table.

North Carolina may ban Tesla’s direct-to-customer sales scheme

Tesla Motors sells cars directly to customers without dealers, but the North Carolina state legislature way outlaw the practice.