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Watch this souped-up Subaru Impreza tear up a homemade obstacle course

Watch this stunt driver do his best Ken Block impersonation in a souped-up Subaru Impreza, in an equipment yard full of obstacles.
Toyota Land Speed Cruiser

Toyota’s 2,000-horsepower Land Speed Cruiser hits a supercar-rivaling 230 mph

The Toyota Land Speed Cruiser reached a top speed of 230.2 mph in the hands of recently-retired NASCAR driver Carl Edwards.
2018 Porsche 911 GT3

Watch Porsche’s 2018 911 GT3 blitz the Nurburgring in 7:12.7

The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 achieved a Nurburgring lap time of 7:12.7, beating its predecessor by 12.3 seconds.
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Will GM’s Maven Gig rental service make it easier to make a living behind the wheel?

Maven Gig is a new service from General Motors' mobility brand aimed at freelancers who use their cars for ridesharing and delivery services.
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NuTonomy gets some new additions to its self-driving taxi fleet

NuTonomy is partnering with PSA Peugeot Citroën to expand its pilot self-driving taxi service in Singapore.
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Hondata can make a base Civic turbo more powerful than the new Si

Hondata has a new software tune for the Civic's 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that provides up to 225 horsepower.
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Traveler converts a humble Ford truck into the ultimate road trip vehicle

This ultimate road trip vehicle was made from a 1996 Ford Econolpne 350 box truck. It's now ready for off-grid, nomadic living.
Porsche Cayenne tows Airbus A380

Porsche Cayenne proves it's as strong as it is fast by towing a jet airliner

A Porsche Cayenne towed an Air France Airbus A380 jumbo jet, setting a Guinness World Record in the process.
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TechArt boosts Porsche's Cayenne Turbo S up to 720 horsepower

TechArt went to town on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, giving the SUV 720 horsepower and a radical body kit.
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Musk confirms Tesla semi truck reveal in September, pickup truck in 18 to 24 months

Elon Musk says a Tesla electric semi truck will be unveiled in September, with a pickup truck following in 18 to 24 months.
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Consumer Reports cuts Tesla ratings over automatic emergency braking

The Tesla Model S and Model X lost points in Consumer Reports ratings due to the lack of standard autonomous emergency braking.
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Grilling the guys behind the Lucid Air, the luxe EV that makes Teslas look tame

Lucid Motors CTO Peter Rawlinson and design boss Derek Jenkins walk us through the Lucid Air electric car, and what they think makes this new, high-performance luxury sedan so disruptive.
Gosha Turbo Tech Lamborghini Huracán GTT-X screenshot

Demon who? This 1,439-horsepower Lamborghini destroys the quarter mile

This Lamborghini Huracán has 1,439 horsepower and can run the quarter mile in 8.37 seconds, courtesy of a twin-turbo upgrade from Gosha.
Uber flying taxi rendering

Uber claims flying taxis will buzz above Dubai and Dallas by 2020

Uber wants to launch flying taxis in Dallas and Dubai by 2020, the company's chief product officer said at a recent presentation.
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How Infiniti stopped aping Germany and learned to go bold

Infiniti design boss Alfonso Albaisa discusses how to tell a story with design, and how emerging technologies like electric power and autonomous driving will change the way cars look in the future.
Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive

Mini Remastered looks like a child of the ’60s, but is totally new under the skin

The Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive is a modern take on the classic Mini, with upgrades throughout to update this classic.
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Watch the 2017 Honda Civic Type R lap the Nürburgring in under 8 minutes

The 2017 Honda Civic Type R reclaimed the title of fastest front-wheel drive car at the Nürburgring with a lap time of 7:43.80.
Hyundai Santa Fe Antarctic expedition

Giant tires and jet fuel helped this Hyundai Santa Fe cross Antarctica

A Hyundai Santa Fe crossed Antarctica in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Ernest Shackleton's expedition.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Can the Dodge Demon really do 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds? Let's break it down

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon comes with many impressive stats, including a 0 to 60 mph time of 2.3 seconds. But it could be quicker.
Lamborghini Aventador S

Watch a Lamborghini Aventador S pull a stunt straight out of ‘Top Gear’

A Lamborghini Aventador S takes on an aerobatic plane in the snowy Italian Alps. Because what else would you do with one?
Toyota Project Portal hydrogen fuel-cell truck

Toyota’s ‘Project Portal’ brings a hydrogen-powered big rig to L.A.

Toyota is launching "Project Portal," a testing program for a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell truck at the Port of Los Angeles.
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Planning a road trip in your electric car? BMW will make it easier

BMW will help install more than 100 electric car charging stations at U.S. National Parks.
Audi e-tron Sportback concept

Audi’s e-tron Sportback concept previews upcoming electric SUV

The Audi e-tron Sportback concept previews Audi's second mass-market electric car, which will start production in 2019.
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes’ 2018 S-Class throttles cutting-edge tech for a phenomenal flagship series

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuts this week at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. It features more driver-assist tech and upgraded powertrains.
Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan

Mercedes gives compact cars a style rethink with its Concept A Sedan

The Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan previews the look of Mercedes' next generation of compact cars. It debuts at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show.
2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

Ford's Shelby GT350 and GT350R are back for one more model year

The 2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang returns for at least one more model year, and with virtually no changes from 2017.
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GM’s Cruise Automation autonomous-driving subsidiary is about to grow

Cruise Automation will get $14 million from parent General Motors for a new R&D facility, and will add more than 1,100 jobs.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Here's what Dodge meant when it said the Challenger Demon was banned from drag racing

The 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon was supposedly banned from NHRA drag racing, but that's not quite case for this 840-hp muscle car
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Before we learn ‘The Fate of the Furious,’ let’s look back on the series’ coolest rides

'The Fate of the Furious' drops on April 14, so in anticipation, we're counting down the best cars from The Fast and the Furious franchise.
2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition

Nissan’s updated 2017 GT-R Track Edition prepares to roar into New York

The 2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition is the latest variant in the refreshed GT-R lineup. It debuts at the 2017 New York Auto Show.
2018 Subaru Outback

Subaru’s 2018 Outback continues its one-wagon fight against SUVs

The 2018 Subaru Outback debuts at the 2017 New York Auto Show with revised styling and more tech features.
2018 Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai refreshes its 2018 Sonata with a new face, infotainment tech

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata debuts at the 2017 New York Auto Show with updated styling and more tech features.
Genesis GV80 concept

The GV80 concept by Genesis brings fuel-cell power to luxury SUVs

The Genesis GV80 concept is a hydrogen fuel cell SUV that charts an interesting new direction for Hyundai's luxury brand.
Subaru Ascent Concept

The 3-row, 7-seat Subaru Ascent concept SUV is coming to America

The Subaru Ascent concept debuting at the 2017 New York Auto Show previews a new seven-seat SUV Subaru will launch next year.