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2015 Roush Mustang

2015 Ford Mustang named SEMA’s ‘Hottest Car’

The 2015 Ford Mustang was named 'Hottest Car' at the 2014 SEMA show, making this the third year in a row the Mustang has won that award.
Range Rover Holland & Holland edition

Land Rover’s Holland & Holland edition Range Rover is ready for upscale hunting

Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations unveiled a special-edition Range Rover designed in collaboration with British gun maker Holland & Holland.
2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Good news, college professors: Volvo’s rugged Cross Country wagon is back

The 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country brings the Cross Country nameplate back to Volvo showrooms after a brief hiatus.
2015 Ford Mustang King Cobra

No longer a joke, Ford’s new Mustang King Cobra bites hard with over 600 hp

The 2015 Ford Mustang King Cobra is a "street-and-drag strip" parts package for the 2015 Mustang GT, and includes a supercharger kit good for over 600 hp.
2016 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe all-wheel drive

Grippy kitty: Jaguar confirms all-wheel drive F-TYPE R Coupe for 2014 LA Auto Show

The Jaguar F-Type will get all-wheel drive for the 2016 model year, with the first versions set to appear at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Tesla Model X

Tesla delays Model X crossover until late 2015

The Tesla Model X electric crossover won't start production before the end of the year as originally planned, pushing the launch back to late 2015.
2015 Porsche Cayenne GTS

Porsche’s sporty 2015 Cayenne GTS is set to spice up the 2014 LA Auto Show

The 2015 Porsche Cayenne GTS and Cayenne base model will debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, and join the rest of the 2015 Cayenne lineup.
2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport SEMA 2014

Lexus lets its hair down with wildly customized SEMA show cars

The Lexus RC coupe was the main attraction for Toyota's luxury brand at the 2014 SEMA show, with three outrageous modified versions on display.
BMW M Performance M4 Safety Car in Gran Turismo 6

Can’t afford a BMW M4? This (virtual) safety car version is free in Gran Turismo 6

A BMW M4 Safety Car is the latest virtual Bimmer to appear in Gran Turismo 6. Its real-life counterpart debuted at the 2014 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
SEMA 2014 Paul Stanley Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Chevy brings custom Corvettes to SEMA, and shows how you can build your own

Two Chevrolet Corvette show cars were unveiled at the 2014 SEMA show, along with "concept" parts from the 2015 Z06 that could be used on the Stingray.
2015 Ford Mustang

Get over 600 hp out of your 2015 Ford Mustang with the new Roush supercharger kit

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT will be available with up to 600 horsepower, thanks to a Roush-developed supercharger kit available through dealers.
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‘Multi-voltaic’ paint turns this entire Mercedes G-Code concept into a solar panel

The Mercedes-Benz G-Code concept was unveiled at the carmaker's new R&D center in Beijing, and features many interesting new green tech items.
2015 Ram 1500

Chrysler says hell no to a Ram 1500 Hellcat

A Ram 1500 Hellcat would carry one the hellacious legacy of the old Dodge Ram SRT-10, but there are no plans for such a vehicle at this time.
2015 BMW X6 M

Take that: 2015 BMW X6 M matches outgoing M3 coupe’s Nurburgring lap time

The 2015 BMW X6 M is as fast around Germany's legendary Nurburgring as the outgoing M3 coupe, according to Germany car magazine Sport Auto.
Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan rally car

Toyota’s Fuel Cell Sedan prepares to (slowly) tackle the Japanese Rally Championship

A Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan will take part in the finale of the 2014 Japanese Rally Championship, but only for demonstration purposes.
Aeromobil 3.0 flying car

Slovakia’s Aeromobil 3.0 takes off, but will it land in your garage?

The Aeromobil 3.0 is the near-finished version of a flying car that's been in development for over 20 years. It was unveiled this week in Vienna.
Scion x Riley Hawk Skate Tour xB

This shag-swaddled Scion xB channels the ’70s right down to the CB and 8-track

Scion seems to have gone back to the '70s with its 2014 SEMA concepts, which include a targa-roofed FR-S and van-themed xB.
Porsche Panamera Exclusive Series

Porsche’s Panamera Exclusive Series is a hand-painted Learjet for the road

The Porsche Panamera Exclusive Series is a limited-edition version of the top Panamera Turbo S Executive, and will debut at the 2014 L.A. Auto Show.
2014 Land Rover LR4 review logo macro

Leaving its muddy roots behind, Land Rover mulls Tesla-rivalling electric SUV

Land Rover is reportedly considering an electric SUV, which would be part of a new crossover model line aimed at wealthy suburban buyers.
2014 Ferrari 458 Spider review

Fiat Chrysler will spin off Ferrari to fund its expansion plans

Ferrari will be spun off from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which will sell shares of the legendary carmaker to the public and FCA shareholders.
Hennessey HPE600 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

Hear Hennessey’s 623-HP Jaguar F-Type Roar

The Jaguar F-Type is the latest model to get the Hennessey treatment, resulting in 623 hp from the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine.
Land Rover Defender

Cheer up, Land Rover fans: A new Defender could arrive as early as 2016

The Land Rover Defender is scheduled to get the axe next year, but a redesigned model could replace it as early as 2016.
2016 Chevrolet Volt teaser

Chevy’s 2016 Volt gets more efficient with powertrain updates

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt will get a new 1.5-liter engine, a more energy-dense battery pack, and other efficiency-boosting changes.
2015 Audi R8 Competition

The 2015 R8 Competition is Audi’s fastest supercar ever, and its rarest

The 2015 Audi R8 Competition is a limited-edition model inspired by Audi's R8 LMS racecar and set to debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Rolls-Royce Phantasm rendering

‘Phantasm’ renderings envision a radically different future for Rolls-Royce

The Rolls-Royce "Phantasm" was created by an independent transportation designer, and pushes the limits of Rolls-Royce design language.
Subaru Forester STI teaser

Could this shadowy SUV be the long-awaited Subaru Forester STI?

A Subaru Forester STI has been on fans' wish lists for some time, and it appears Subaru is finally getting around to building one.
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Elon Musk warns MIT students against ‘summoning the demon’ of AI

Elon Musk believes artificial intelligence constitutes an existential threat to humanity, and warned MIT students against tinkering with it.
2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Electric version of Porsche’s ‘Pajun’ sedan could take on the Tesla Model S

The Porsche Pajun mid-size sedan expected to arrive in 2019 could get an electric powertrain option, putting the Tesla Model S in its sights.
Formula E 2

Formula E lets fans give favorite drivers extra speed with FanBoost

Formula E recently announced "FanBoost," which lets fans vote for their favorite drivers, who will get an extra boost of power in the next race.
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Good news, radio fiends: iHeartRadio and Rdio apps confirmed for Apple CarPlay – UPDATE

Apple CarPlay will include iHeartRadio and Rdio among its list of compatible apps. That list is growing steadily, but still pretty short.
Audi RS 4 Avant

Will the next Audi RS 4 trade a deep-breathing V8 for a turbo V6?

The Audi RS 4 could swap its naturally-aspirated V8 for a turbocharged V6, although the carmaker hasn't made a final decision.

Ford’s new safety system lets cars ‘see’ pedestrians

Ford will launch pre-collision assist and pedestrian-detection features on the 2015 Mondeo in Europe, followed by other models globally.
2015 BMW i8

Bavarian bomber: BMW i8S could take the futuristic i8 from sports car to supercar

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid will reportedly form the basis for the i8S, a supercar BMW will build to celebrate its centennial in 2016.
GhostDash headup display

If the distraction alone isn’t scary enough, this HUD lets you race against ghosts

The High Rise Garage GhostDash is a head-up display that promises to turn real-life driving into a video game, with "ghost cars" for drivers to race.