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Race tech versus road tech: Does your car have anything in common with a Le Mans endurance racer?

Le Mans is one of the world's most prestigious races, but do the cars that compete there have anything in common with the ones everyone else drives?

Could a Chrysler 300 diesel make a stylish hybrid substitute – and a statement?

The Chrysler 300 could get the EcoDiesel V6 used in the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, if Chrysler can keep the cost down.

Land Rover cancels Range Rover Evoque convertible

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertible, unveiled as a concept last year, won't get built. That's probably for the better.

BMW X4 concept: Does anybody want an X3 with a chopped top?

The BMW X4 is to the X3 what the X6 "sports activity coupe" is to the X5.

Look out Tesla: Detroit Electric unveils Lotus-based SP:01, ‘the world’s fastest electric car’

The Detroit Electric SP:01 is based on the Lotus Elise, but it beats the Elise-based Tesla Roadster Sport's top speed by 25 mph.

Can an electric car save you $284 a month? Tesla Motors thinks so

The Tesla Model S luxury EV might be expensive, but its maker says it will actually save money compared to a gasoline-powered sedan.

2014 Porsche Panamera gets a little less ugly, plug-in hybrid version promised

The 2014 Porsche Panamera lineup will include a plug-in hybrid S E-Hybrid model, a first for Porsche.

Data driven: DOE ‘Apps for Vehicles Challenge’ leverages car data streams to spark innovation

The DOE Apps for Vehicles Challenge was designed to funnel the data collected by onboard sensors into apps that could make driving safer and more efficient.

Not April Fool’s: Kia plans rear-drive BRZ/FR-S-fighting sports car

Kia has made a model of a potential rear-drive, two seat coupe, but a production car is several years off.

Fiat 500e EV customers will get free rental cars to ease range anxiety

The Fiat 500e will have a short range, but hopefully available Enterprise rentals won't make buyers too anxious about it.

Infiniti names F1 champ Sebastian Vettel ‘Director of Performance,’ hotter cars to follow?

Infiniti will be looking to three-time Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel for help with its future products.

The Fast and the Frugal in the Big Apple: Five top trends from the 2013 New York Auto Show

All the New York Auto Show 2013 trends that are fit to upload.

Not your old 242DL: Volvo V60 R Design marks the (quick) return of the Volvo wagon

The 2014 Volvo V60 R Design marks the return of the Volvo wagon to the United States.

Up close: Shelby releases insane $200,000 1200hp Mustang, new apocalypse-ready Raptor

Shelby American unveiled its newest performance vehicles, the 1,200 hp 1000 S/C and 575 hp Raptor, at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

Subaru’s new WRX Concept goes low and lean – will they build it?

The Subaru WRX concept strays very far from the current WRX's Impreza roots with styling that is lean and mean.

Subaru’s first hybrid, based on the XV Crosstrek, gives greenies a warm, fuzzy feeling

The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is the Japanese manufacturer's first production hybrid.

Ford launches Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge – win $50,000!

Ford is looking to use technology to give consumers more accurate fuel economy data. At the 2013 New York Auto Show Jim Farley, Ford Executive vice president of global marketing, sales, service, and Lincoln announced the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge to spur creation of a better mpg calculator. The goal of the Challenge is […]

The car as a mobile device: The perks and pitfalls of increased car connectivity

Image used with permission by copyright holder What if your car was nothing more than a four-wheeled smartphone? What if car companies spent as much time thinking about connectivity and apps as they do about horsepower and fuel economy? Making the car an extension of our online selves would add convenience, but it wouldn’t be […]

Chevrolet’s fast and light Camaro Z/28 returns for track duty

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 revives a legendary name for what Chevy calls the most track-focused Camaro ever.
Porsche 911 GT3 front

NY Auto Show: 475+hp, 9000rpm Porsche GT3 honors 50 years of the iconic 911

The Porsche 911 GT3 will top the current 911 range in performance, and remind fans just how far the company has come.
2014 Hyundai Equus low light

Photos: Hyundai’s flagship Equus gets a facelift, even more luxury for 2014

The 2014 Hyundai Equus will feature some new tech, along with the same styling and 5.0-liter V8 as last year's model.

NY Auto Show: 2014 Acura MDX revealed, loses 275 pounds

Acura unveiled the third generation of its flagship SUV, the MDX, at the 2013 New York Auto Show. Honda’s upscale brand is pitching the MDX as a high-tech take on the sport-utility vehicle class. We got a peak at the 2014 MDX’s styling with the MDX Prototype Acura unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The […]

Photos: 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans

The 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans packed plenty of luxury and technology into their small chassis.

2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans are small on size, big on tech

The 2015 Audi A3 sedan, and its sporty S3 counterpart, have all of the style and tech of bigger Audis, but may require a diet to feel comfortable in.
NY Auto Show 2013

NY Auto Show preview: Hybrid BMWs, twin-turbo Cadillacs, and more

The New York Auto Show will feature full-efficient hybrids like the Volvo V60 PHEV and BMW Concept Active Tourer, and tire smokers like the Jaguar XJR.

McLaren targets Porsche 911 Turbo with new P13 – and it’s only $200,000

McLaren will add a third sports car to its lineup in 2015 that will sell at a lower price and increase the company's sales volumes.

NY Auto Show preview: Shelby’s 1200bhp Mustang has the power of a Bugatti Veyron at 1/10th the cost

At the New York Auto Show, Shelby American will unveil the second iteration of its 1000 Mustang, this time with 1,200 street legal horsepower.
Saab 9-3 grille

New photos show us the Saab 9-3 that might have been

The Saab 9-3 went down with the rest of its Swedish creator in 2011, but these photos show us what it might have looked like if it went into production.

NY Auto Show preview: Audi teases A3 sedan before Big Apple debut

At the New York Auto Show, Audi will unveil a four-door sedan version of its compact A3 luxury car.

NY Auto Show preview: Scion’s tC coupe gets a needed refresh for 2014

At the New York Auto Show, Scion will show a refreshed version of its entry level tC coupe.

BMW X4? What will the Bavarians do with yet another crossover?

The BMW X4 will be a sportier alternative to the X3, fulfilling the same role as the bigger X6.
Jeep Wrangler Stitch front three quarter

Moab Safari concepts: Jeep unveils six automotive Easter eggs

The Jeep Easter Safari is annual off-roading party that includes a few concept vehicles. With five Wranglers and one Grand Cherokee, this year is no different.

NY Auto Show preview: Jaguar XJR roars with 550 hp

At the New York Auto Show, Jaguar will debut its latest sports sedan, the supercharged XJR.

NY Auto Show preview: Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid scheduled for American debut

Volvo's V60 plug-in diesel hybrid will make the trip across the pond for the New York Auto Show, but will Americans approve of this unique vehicle?