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BMW M3 pickup

Sorry, cowboys: BMW won’t follow Mercedes-Benz with a pickup truck of its own

A BMW pickup truck isn't in the cards, one of the carmaker's top executives says. That's despite plans by rival Mercedes to build a pickup.
2016 Ford Mustang GT

Ford’s 2016 Mustang moves forward by looking back with some retro options

The 2016 Ford Mustang gets some small but significant changes for the model's sophomore year, including new option packages and the Sync 3 system.
Prindiville 'Indomitable G' Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

Prindiville’s ‘Indomitable G’ is covered in carbon fiber, but it’s still as big as a tank

A Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is transformed into the "Indomitable G" by British tuner Prindiville with a ton of carbon fiber.
Skoda Fabia Combi R5 concept

Skoda’s Fabia Combi R5 concept Hulks out with rally-car styling

The Skoda Fabia Combi R5 concept is the brand's latest Worthersee show car, combining elements of the stock Fabia Combi and the R5 rally car.
Toyota i-Road Open Road Project

Toyota calls on the public to find new uses for its i-Road electric vehicle

The Toyota i-Road electric vehicle will be used in a test project in Tokyo, which Toyota hopes will involve a diverse array of people and companies.
Kahn WB12 Vengeance

Kahn’s WB12 Vengeance sports a grille that would make Hannibal Lecter blush

The Kahn WB12 Vengeance is a restyled Aston Martin DB9 brought to you by the same people that made the insane Land Rover Defender-based Flying Huntsman.
2015 Lorinser Mercedes-Benz C400 4Matic

Can’t get a C63 AMG? This Lorinser-tuned C400 4Matic might be the next best thing

The Mercedes-Benz C400 4Matic luxury sedan gets some improvements from tuner Lorinser, including more power and more-aggressive styling.
Lamborghini Urus concept

Italian government offering Lamborghini $111 million to build an SUV

The Lamborghini SUV still needs to be green-lighted for production, but the Italian government may sweeten the deal with incentives for a new factory.
1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

Will Ford’s furious F-150 Lightning truck make a comeback?

The Ford Lightning pickup truck has been out of showrooms for over a decade, but could it make a comeback under the Ford Performance banner?
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Porsche electric and fuel-cell cars on the way?

Porsche patent applications indicate interest in battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains for the "Pajun" mid-size sedan.
Jaguar C-X17 concept

Jaguar’s next SUV could be the Range Rover-based J-Pace

The Jaguar F-Pace SUV still hasn't arrived, but Jaguar is already considering at least one more crossover model, a new report says.
Shebly Cobra replica 3D printed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

This Shelby Cobra replica was 3D-printed from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic

A Shelby Cobra replica was 3D printed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to demonstrate the lab's Big Area Additive Manufacturing technology.
car chase for James Bond movie Spectre

Aston Martin DB10 and Jaguar C-X75 get sideways on the set of ‘Spectre’

The Aston Martin DB10 and Jaguar C-X75 strut their stuff in this behind the scenes video for the new James Bond movie "Spectre."
Land Rover Defender Heritage

SVX: It’s not a Subaru, it’s Land Rover’s new off-road performance sub-brand

Land Rover may introduce the SVX badge to denote models with enhanced off-road capability, alongside other SVO speciality models.
Nissan GT-R LM NISMO

From Le Mans to the street: Next Nissan GT-R could get race-derived engine

The Nissan GT-R could adopt the engine from the GT-R LM NISMO Le Man Prototype during its next major redesign.
Bentley Bentayga

Bentley considers a second SUV to follow the Bentayga

Bentley bosses are open to the idea of a second SUV that would be smaller than the already-confirmed Bentayga, and could feature coupe-like styling.
Apple CarPlay Maps

Will Apple bring a human touch to future navigation systems?

Apple filed a patent for a "humanized" navigation system that's supposed to give directions that are easier to understand.
2017 Jaguar XE

Jaguar’s 2017 XE lets owners choose between a thrifty diesel and a sporty supercharged V6

The 2017 Jaguar XE won't arrive in the U.S. until next year, but Jaguar is already discussing some important details of the new model.
Audi On Demand

Audi On Demand lets you order up an R8 with your iPhone

Audi On Demand allows users to rent an Audi by the day, and have the car dropped off at their door. All it takes is an iPhone.
Subaru STI Performance Concept

More wings! US is ‘highest priority’ for Subaru STI, boss says

Subaru will expand the presence of its STI performance brand in the U.S. That includes adding at least one more STI-badge model to the lineup.
Audi Prologue concept | Audi A8

10 Best concept cars of 2015

We've got the best concept cars from the 2014-2015 auto show season right here. From electric SUVs, to self-driving luxury cars, it's the future on wheels.
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BMW i Remote app revealed for Apple Watch

The BMW i Remote app is now available for the Apple Watch. The app allows owners to monitor their vehicles remotely, and even beep their horns.
2013 Mazdaspeed3

Speedball: Mazdaspeed3 concept could debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

The long-awaited Mazdaspeed3 could debut as a concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and go into production shortly after.
McLaren P1 GTR

British company promises road-legal McLaren P1 GTR

The McLaren P1 GTR was designed for track driving only, but a British company promises to offer road-level conversions to individual customers.
2016 Acura NSX

From its lightweight chassis to its all-new engine, get an up-close look at the 2016 Acura NSX

The 2016 Acura NSX hybrid super car's novel design features were discussed at the 2015 SAE World Congress in Detroit.
Aston Martin DBX concept

Aston Martin DBX could be built in America, report says

The Aston Martin DBX SUV is expected to go into production, and could be built in the U.S. Aston is reportedly being courted by Southern states.
noise reduction new york city

E-ZPass tags monitored away from toll booths, NYCLU finds

E-ZPass tags are monitored throughout New York City by state and city agencies without drivers' knowledge, a new report finds.
Toroidion electric supercar

Toroidion EV supercar debuts at Top Marques Monaco with Koenigsegg-rivalling 1,341 hp

Toroidion debuted its 1,341 horsepower electric supercar concept at Top Marques Monaco. The Finnish company has no plans for production, though.
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

Ford uses Sony tech to turn the 2016 Explorer Platinum into a concert hall on wheels

The 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum comes standard with an audio system that employs Sony Live Acoustics and Clear Phase technologies.
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Dragonfly doors, laser headlights pop on Chevy’s insect-inspired FNR concept

The Chevrolet FNR concept is an autonomous electric car unveiled this week at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, and designed in China.
2016 Cadillac CT6

Cadillac promises double the fuel economy with its CT6 PHEV plug-in hybrid

The Cadillac CT6 PHEV debuted at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show as the second variant of Cadillac's new CT6 flagship lineup.
next ford taurus official pictures specs and performance shanghai 4

Raging bull: Next Ford Taurus unveiled at 2015 Shanghai Auto Show

The next Ford Taurus was unveiled at an event ahead of the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, and is expected to go on sale in the U.S. in similar form.
volkswagen c coupe gte concept official pictures and specs shanghai 1

Volkswagen’s C Coupe GTE concept conceals copious tech beneath sophisticated styling

The Volkswagen C Coupe GTE is a plug-in hybrid concept that previews the look of future luxury models from Volkswagen.
Subaru Exiga Crossover 7

Subaru’s Exiga Crossover 7 offers cool wagon looks and seating for seven, but only in Japan

The Subaru Exiga Crossover 7 is a new version of the quirky Exiga seven-seat wagon Subaru sells exclusively in Japan.