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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Stingrays, V8s, and plastic: What makes a Corvette a Corvette

The Corvette has been America's sports car for 60 years, and while it has had to change to stay relevant, some things have stayed the same.
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Jaguar XFR Sportbrake: Does Jaguar need a sporty station wagon?

The Jaguar XFR Sportbrake performance wagon could see limited production, if Jaguar can overcome a tricky engineering issue.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet get new styling and safety tech

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet will get a midcycle refresh, with new styling and carryover mechanical components.
2013 Honda Civic Si rearview camera image

NHTSA misses rearview camera legislation deadline

Rearview cameras could become mandatory in the near future, but not if the NHTSA keeps missing its own deadlines for creating regulations.
2013 Toyota Crown pink

Paint it pink: New Toyota Crown color causes a stir in Japan

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda took his company's most conservative model and painted it bright pink. It's either a bold move or a sign that the fabric of reality is coming undone.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and SLS AMG to downsize with a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8

Mercedes-Benz AMG's new engine will replace the 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 in the current C63 AMG and SLS AMG.
2012 Chevy Volt

Chevrolet Volt dealers opt out over expensive tools

The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid requires expensive tools to service its battery pack, and some dealers don't think they will recoup their investment.
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Renault Alpine sports car coming in 2015 with “French dash”

The Renault Alpine could be ready for showrooms in three years, and will be a French take on the small, nimble sports car.
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Ford Fusion Energi gets official 100 MPGe rating from EPA

The Ford Fusion Energi's MPGe beats the Chevrolet Volt's and Toyota Prius plug-in's, not to mention every regular hybrid sedan's.
2014 Infiniti Q50 teaser

Q Continuum: Infiniti Q50 to be unveiled at Detroit Auto Show

The Infiniti Q50 will replace the Japanese luxury brand's G37, and usher in myriad changes for Infiniti.
Maybach Landaulet

Hit the road: Five luxury, hybrid, and performance cars we won’t miss in 2013

Unique styling, luxurious interiors, and hybrid powertrains don't make a competitive car, as these discontinued models prove.
2013 Cadillac ATS track

Best entry level luxury performance cars of 2012

The best entry level luxury performance cars combine sporty driving characteristics with indulgent interiors, all for a relatively low price.
2014 Alfa Romeo 4C teaser

Alfa Romeo 4C: Teaser hints at production version of Alfa’s 2011 Geneva concept

The Alfa Romeo 4C is expected to debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Based on a 2011 concept, it will be Alfa's return to performance and the U.S.
Mazzanti Evantra white front three quarter

Italian Mazzanti Evantra adds V8 power before 2013 Monaco debut

The Mazzanti Evantra was first shown in December 2011, but since then Mazzanti has decided to ditch the prototype's flat six for a more powerful V8.
VIA Motors VTRUX plug-in Chevy Silverado

VIA Motors to unveil three plug-in hybrids at Detroit Auto Show

VIA Motors hopes to expand beyond its current range of work vehicles based on General Motors products to include luxury and performance plug-ins.
Citroen C5

GM and PSA Peugeot-Citroen nix joint-developed midsize cars to concentrate on compacts

GM and PSA Peugeot Citroen are putting their "Global Strategic Alliance" into action, but a midsize car platform is no longer part of the plan.
Toyota Furia concept teaser profile

Fast and furious: Toyota teases Detroit-bound Furia concept

The Toyota Furia is a sedan concept that will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2013, and could preview an upcoming production model.
Lotus Evora Sports Racer

Lotus Evora Sports Racer trades hardcore performance for an extra helping of tech

The Lotus Evora Sports Racer is loaded with tech options and a snazzy two tone color scheme. That makes it less of a racer and more of a Porsche competitor.
Gumpert Tornante front view

Photos: Gumpert Tornante to make Geneva Motor Show debut?

The Gumpert Tornante was first shown as a concept in 2011, but photos of a production version indicate that its bankrupt maker isn't dead yet.
2014 Cadillac ELR teaser

Cadillac teases Volt-based ELR before Detroit debut

The 2014 Cadillac ELR, a luxury plug-in hybrid based on the Chevy Volt, wears the skin of the brand's 2009 Converj concept.
Toyota RAV4 EV

Toyota offers big discounts on slow-selling RAV4 EV

The Toyota RAV4 EV is the only electric SUV on the market, but its high price may be dampening enthusiasm for an otherwise competent vehicle.
Milburn Light Electric car

Long gone but the tech lives on: 5 cars that were ahead of their time

Battery power, wind tunnel testing, and LCD touchscreens may seem like cutting edge innovations, but they have a long history.
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 coupe front three-quarter view

Lamborghini prepares a 50th birthday surprise… Could it be a new Gallardo?

Lamborghini's birthday plans include a road trip in Italy and a special model, which could preview the Gallardo's replacement.
2014 Acura MDX teaser

2014 Acura MDX to be unveiled at Detroit Auto Show

The 2014 Acura MDX midsize SUV will feature softer styling, but what will it have under the hood? An MDX prototype is coming to Detroit in January.
BMW M6 Gran Coupe front

BMW M6 Gran Coupe: An M6 with two more doors, or a more stylish M5?

The BMW M6 Gran Coupe shares its 4.4-liter V8 and chassis with the M6 Coupe and M5, so BMW fans have one more way to experience high tech performance.
Volkswagen Polo R WRC front three quarter

Volkswagen Polo R WRC: Looks fast, goes fast

The Volkswagen Polo R WRC looks like a rally car, but it also has the power to back up its big wheels and loud decals. Mini John Cooper Works GP beware?
Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner champagne cooler

Mini bikes and champagne chillers: Five crazy car options you’ll never need

Factory options are usually things like floor mats and navigation systems, but sometimes carmakers offer their wares with truly extravagant extras.
2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

Next Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG to get all-wheel drive

All-wheel drive could make the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG a completely different animal, but it could also be faster and easier to live with.
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Lincoln to debut MKC compact crossover concept at Detroit Auto Show

The Lincoln MKC compact crossover will be based on the Ford Escape, and will go on sale in early 2014.
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Galpin Auto Sports hopes to resurrect the Ford GT supercar

The Galpin Auto Sports GTR-1, designed by the custom car arm of the world's largest Ford dealer, is a proposed successor to the 2005 Ford GT supercar.
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Photos: BMW 4 Series concept revealed before Detroit Auto Show debut

The BMW 4 Series set to debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show is technically a concept, but it's very close to what the production 4 Series will look like.
Saleen 351 Mustang rendering

Saleen 351 Mustang: Legendary name returns to the Mustang tuning game

The Saleen 351 Mustang, the latest from tuning legend Steve Saleen, boasts 700 hp and a carbon fiber body kit.
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid front three-quarter view blue

Ford Fusion wins 2013 Green Car of the Year award at Los Angeles Auto Show

The Fusion won Green Car of the Year 2013 based on an array of green powertrains, including efficient EcoBoost engines and conventional and plug-in hybrids.
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2014 Porsche Cayman unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

The 2014 Porsche Cayman receives the same changes as the recently redesigned Boxster, including new styling and a more powerful selection of engines.