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Nissan IDx NISMO and IDx Freeflow concepts

Not so fast: Retro Nissan IDx may not see production after all

The Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO concepts have received plenty of positive attention, but putting them into production may be difficult.
2014 Toyota Prius

All-wheel drive could help the next Toyota Prius gain traction in snowy regions

The fourth-generation Toyota Prius is expected to feature a host of changes and updates, and one of them could be optional all-wheel drive.
2015 Land Rover Range Rover

2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will stay connected in the wilderness with new app feature

The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport get minor updates, including a new transmission and connectivity features.
2014 Porsche Panamera

Porsche’s 5 Series-fighting ‘Pajun’ delayed until 2019

The Porsche Pajun, a little sibling to the Panamera, has been delayed until 2019 at the earliest, a new report says.
Novitec Rosso Ferrari 458 Speciale

Novitec Rosso makes the Ferrari 458 Speciale even more special

The Novitec Rosso Ferrari 458 Speciale is a tuned version of Ferrari's most hardcore 458 model, but can it really improve on this superlative supercar?
2016 Jaguar XE engine

Fuel-efficient wildcat: Jaguar details the 2016 XE’s Ingenium engines

The 2016 Jaguar XE small luxury sedan will debut Jaguar Land Rover's new series of Ingenium engines, which will emphasize efficiency and modular design.
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat lays down an 11.2-second quarter-mile time

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat makes good use of its 707 horsepower, running an official 11.2-second quarter-mile time on stock tires.
Bentley Mulsanne 95

Bentley considers building custom one-off cars for well-heeled customers

Bentley is considering building custom cars for its most discerning customers, echoing the old practice of coachbuilding.
Jaguar Virtual Windscreen

Jaguar’s ‘Virtual Windscreen’ turns real life into a video game

The Jaguar Virtual Windscreen concept projects virtual racing lines, autocross cones, and "ghost" cars ahead of the driver, just like a video game.
amg considers electric turbochargers 2014 mercedes benz cla45

AMG considers electric turbochargers for future performance cars

Electric turbochargers could find their way into future Mercedes-Benz AMG road cars, as part of a collaboration between AMG and Mercedes' factory F1 team.
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

It’s official: 2015 is the last year for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is officially dead. Mitsubishi confirmed that 2015 will be the last model year for the iconic sports sedan.
Overfinch Range Rover Sport

Overfinch turns the Range Rover Sport into a two-ton track monster

The Overfinch Range Rover Sport is the latest tuned Land Rover to come out of the British tuner's shops. With 552 hp, it should be very sporty indeed.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Time to rob a bank: Lamborghini is taking orders for an Aventador SV

Lamborghini dealers in the U.K. are reportedly taking orders for an Aventador SV, a high-performance version of Lambo's flagship V12 supercar.
SCG 003 chassis

James Glickenhaus aims to beat Ferrari at its own game with the SCG 003

The SCG 003 is the first supercar commissioned by James Glickenhaus to be built from scratch, and it appears to be taking shape nicely.
MINI John Cooper Works Concept

Next MINI John Cooper Works could chase the GTI with 230 hp

The next MINI John Cooper Works could boast 230 horsepower, likely from the Cooper S' 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
2015 Hyundai Genesis "Empty Car Convoy"

Look Ma, no hands! Hyundai shows off safety systems with driverless stunt

The Hyundai "Empty Car Convoy" keeps going even after stunt drivers bail out of all but the lead 2015 Genesis sedan, thanks to smart tech.
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition

Get ready, sports car fans: The next Mazda MX-5 Miata is coming in September

The next-generation 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be unveiled simultaneously, in the U.S., Japan, and Spain on September 3, 2014.
2015 Ford Mustang

Will Ford build a hotrod Lincoln based on the 2015 Mustang?

The 2015 Ford Mustang would make a good foundation for a Lincoln model, and the company isn't ruling one out completely.
2014 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Despite the base car’s good looks, BMW won’t build an M4 Gran Coupe

A BMW M4 Gran Coupe isn't in the company's plans, and the current 2015 M3 sedan will likely provide a similar experience anyway.
Bentley SUV teaser

Range Rover not expensive enough? Bentley’s SUV will cost $220,000

The Bentley SUV could cost $220,000 when it goes on sale in 2017, solving the "problem" of less-expensive luxury SUVs.
2015 Saleen Mustang S302 teaser

Saleen turns its muscle car-tuning talents toward the 2015 Ford Mustang

The 2015 Saleen Mustang S302 will be among the first tuned versions of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang, with more aggressive styling and other upgrades.
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa Romeo may already be plotting a hotter 4C variant

The Alfa Romeo 4C may have just arrived in the U.S., but there's already talk of a more powerful version. Sound good to you?
Tesla Model S P85

Can’t afford a Model S? Tesla’s next electric sedan will be cheaper

Tesla Motors is preparing its third-generation electric car, and hopes to make it truly cost competitive with the BMW 3 Series.
Mazda Skyactiv diesel prototype at Watkins Glen International

From the race to the road: How Mazda puts its Skyactiv diesel tech to the test on the track

Mazda campaigns an LMP2 prototype in the Tudor United SportsCar Championship, powered by a road car's diesel engine.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S550

Mercedes-Benz’s $1 million S-Class Pullman: World’s largest (and most expensive) sedan

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pullman could cost up to $1 million, and stretch more than foot longer than a Rolls-Royce Phantom.
McLaren 650S GT3

Put your chiropractor on speed dial. McLaren’s 650S GT3 is ready to take to the track

The McLaren 650S GT3 will replace the MP4-12C GT3 on the track, just as the stock 650S replaced the 12C on the road.
Aston Martin unveils virtual DP-100 racer

Aston Martin’s DP-100 concept is one more reason we wish Gran Turismo were real

The Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo concept is the latest virtual car from a real carmaker designed for the popular racing game.
2015 Audi A3 sportback e tron front motion

Audi’s regenerative suspension will put the ‘shock’ in shock absorber

Audi is reportedly working on a regenerative suspension system that can turn heat from shock absorber motion into electricity.
Mercedes-Benz with Nest

Heading home? Let Mercedes-Benz and Nest thermostats prep your house for arrival

Mercedes-Benz is the first carmaker to collaborate with Nest, creating a system that uses estimated arrival time to coordinate home heating.
carmakers announce android auto rollout plans in a honda civic

Five carmakers announce Android Auto rollout plans for 2015

Android Auto is Google's answer to Apple Carplay, and at the company's I/O developer conference carmakers announced plans to launch it in upcoming models.
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR prototype

Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport SVR is gunning for the Porsche Cayenne

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR promises to be the most agile and performance-oriented production model ever to wear a Land Rover badge.
2015 Ferrari California T

Eco-friendly fury: Ferrari plans to cut emissions with turbocharged V8s and hybrid V12s

Ferrari hopes to reduce its emissions by 20 percent by 2021 through expanded use of turbocharging and hybrid powertrains.
2015 McLaren MSO 650S Spider

For those who always need to stand out, McLaren’s 650S MSO is a super-rare supercar

The 2015 McLaren MSO 650S Spider is a production version of the MSO Coupe Concept that toured China back in April.
Jaguar F-Type Project 7 Goodwood 2014

Jaguar’s F-Type Project 7 just might be the modern-day D-Type we’ve been waiting for

A Jaguar F-Type Project 7 will be unveiled by Jaguar Land Rover's Special Operations division at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed.