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2016 Fiat 500X

Fiat’s 2016 500X is a Jeep Renegade with an Italian flair

The 2016 Fiat 500X debuted at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, and will go on sale in the U.S. next year as the latest in a wave of small crossovers.
Maserati Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition concept

Maserati Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition concept premieres in Paris

The Maserati Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition concept debuted at the 2014 Paris Motor Show as the latest collaboration between the two Italian firms.
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda reveals 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine for the 2016 MX-5 Miata

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be offered with the 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine in the U.S., and a 1.5-liter engine elsewhere.
Tesla "D" teaser image

Elon Musk sets the Internet on fire with a tease for Tesla’s mysterious ‘D’

The Tesla D appears to be an updated Model S electric car. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that it will be unveiled October 9.
Audi TT Sportback concept Paris 2

TT Sportback concept is the newest member of Audi’s sports-car family

The Audi TT Sportback concept will debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show as the next potential TT variant: a four-door fastback.
Audi R18 e-tron quattro

Le Mans-inspired Audi hybrid supercar still a possibility

Audi is still considering a hybrid supercar inspired by its Le Mans-winning R18 e-tron quattro, but the road car will be quite different from the racer.
Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept

Infiniti’s Q80 Inspiration hybrid concept opens its suicide doors ahead of Paris Motor Show

The Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept was revealed ahead of its official debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, complete with a 550-hp hybrid powertrain.
Aston Martin Lagonda

Aston Martin’s Lagonda is part supercar, part luxury limo

The Aston Martin Lagonda is a new "super sedan" that will only be offered in the Middle East, and only by invitation from Aston.
Rolls-Royce Ghost tuned by Spofec

Ferrari tuner Novitec turns its talents to Rolls-Royce and the result is pretty special

The Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan gets an unlikely makeover from Novitec, which is primarily known for tuning Ferrari models.
Australian police Porsche 911 Carrera

Mad Max, meet your new ride: Porsche 911 Carrera reports for police duty Down Under

A Porsche 911 Carrera is the newest addition to the police fleet in New South Wales, Australia, where it will be used for public relations.
Volvo Trucks commercial "Casino"

Volvo Trucks pranks valet in new video

Volvo Trucks wanted to prove its new FH was a sports car at heart, so it brought it to the stomping ground of sports cars: the Italian Riviera.
2015 Subaru Impreza

2015 Subaru Impreza appears with updated styling and more tech

The 2015 Subaru Impreza gets a refresh that includes revamped styling and several notable standard and optional tech features.
Lotus Evora

Lotus Evora is not dead yet, company says

The Lotus Evora won't be withdrawn from the U.S. market, but it will skip the 2015 model year. Lotus will sell leftover 2014 models in the meantime.
Cadillac Elmiraj concept

Cadillac chooses the name CT6 for its new luxury flagship

The Cadillac CT6 will bring Cadillac back into the world of full-size luxury sedans when it arrives next year, and will start a new naming scheme.
Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 concept

Road Rave: Mercedes’ Future Truck and the long road to self-driving cars

The Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 concept previews a future that may not happen given people's love-hate relationship with automation.
Silvermine 11SR

Silvermine’s 11SR track car is a reincarnated 1960s racer

The Silvermine 11SR is the latest entry in the growing track-car field, but it has something the competition doesn't: Fabulous retro styling.
Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 concept

Mercedes’ Future Truck 2025 concept brings autonomous tech to the world of big rigs

The Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 concept applies autonomous-vehicle technology to a heavy-duty truck to increase safety and efficiency.
Audi TTS roadster Paris 2

Grown-up drop-tops: 2016 Audi TT Roadster and TT S Roadster set for Paris debut

The Audi TT Roadster and TT S Roadster get the same redesign as their coupe siblings, with more-serious styling and a completely redesigned interior.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S

Mitsubishi gives its Outlander PHEV a little more style with the Concept-S

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S is a version of the Japanese carmaker's plug-in crossover with updated styling that may be applied to future models.
Lotus Evora

Is it time to say goodbye to the Lotus Evora?

The Lotus Evora is the last street-legal Lotus model sold in the U.S., and it may be on its way out because of safety regulations.
2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Confirmed: Next Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG will get the AMG GT’s twin-turbo V8 – UPDATE

The next Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG will get the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 introduced with the AMG GT sports car, making up to 503 hp.
Geiger Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Can the Germans improve the Stingray? Tuner Geiger Car gives it a supercharged shot

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray gets a supercharger and carbon-fiber body kit courtesy of Geiger Cars, but seems tame compared to the upcoming Z06.
fisker karma motion

Same as the old boss: Fisker Karma may return soon with minor changes

The Fisker Karma luxury electric car could return soon with minor changes, if new owner Wanxiang has its way.
Vencer Sarthe

Dutch Vencer Sarthe supercar debuts in production trim, packing a 622-hp V8

The Vencer Sarthe has been unveiled in production form with revised styling and a more powerful V8 engine.
Nissan Leaf pickup truck

Nissan raids its parts bin to build an electric Leaf pickup truck

A Nissan Leaf pickup truck was built by engineers at the carmaker's Arizona proving ground to haul parts between garages and test areas.
2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible with M Sport package

BMW whets appetites for the M2 with 2 Series Convertible M Sport

The 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible will get an optional M Sport package, adding a little more spice to this compact drop top.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Ferrari’s limited-edition supercar will cost $3.2 million

Ferrari will build a limited run of 10 cars to celebrate 60 years of North American sales, and they won't be cheap.
Saleen Foursixteen modified Tesla Model S

Watch Saleen’s Tesla Model S-based Foursixteen do a burnout

The Saleen Foursixteen proves its performance credentials with a smoke show in this short video.
Toyota FT-1 concept

Toyota puts faith in humanity, says it won’t build a fully-autonomous car

Toyota says it won't build a fully-autonomous car, claiming keeping humans behind the wheel is better for safety.
2015 Audi S3 Sportback dashboard

Good news, gadget lovers! Audi is expanding its U.S. 4G LTE options

Audi will now offer AT&T 4G LTE in the Q3 crossover, and owners will be able to add any car to a Mobile Share Plan.
ferrari teases pre geneva auto show reveal 458 speciale spider

Ferrari celebrates 60 years in the U.S. with ultra-exclusive model

Ferrari will unveil a special-edition model commemorating its 60th anniversary in the U.S. next month. Only 10 examples will be built.
Toyota Urban Utility concept

Toyota’s Urban Utility concept is a micro van designed for Makers

The Toyota Urban Utility concept will make its first public appearance at World Maker Faire in New York City, and was designed with Makers in mind.
2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition

From side mirrors to shifters, Aston Martin’s Vanquish Carbon Edition goes grey

The 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition is a special version of Aston's quickest car, featuring sinister carbon and black trim.
self driving cars far flung future or almost here audi a7 autonomous

Audi announces semi-autonomous car tech for urban traffic

Audi plans to launch a system that allows cars to drive themselves at low speeds in urban traffic, matching efforts by other carmakers.