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2015 hyundai genesis previewed at korean event  feature

Stifle that yawn! Hyundai’s 2015 Genesis pumps in fresh air when you need it

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis made its first appearance in its home market of Korea. The second-generation luxury sedan features updated styling and more tech.
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Just in time for snow, Chevrolet releases the Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition Convertible

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premiered Edition Convertible is a special-edition model set to arrive in showrooms next year.
volvo s60 polestar and v60 models revealed  feature

Polestar answers tens of Volvo nerds’ prayers, sending souped S60 and V60 into production

The Volvo S60 Polestar is finally going into mass production, and it will be joined by a V60 Polestar wagon. Both cars will be sold in the United States.
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We wave goodbye as the last ‘entry-level’ Lambo, the Gallardo, rolls off production line

Lamborghini Gallardo production officially came to a close when a red LP570-4 Spyder Performante was ushered out of the factory. A replacement is expected.
jaguar c x17 concept returns guangzhou motor show

The awkward-looking Jaguar C-X17 concept returns … but this time as a golden 5-seater

The Jaguar C-X17 concept will make its third auto show appearance in Guangzhou, China, wearing new gold paint and sporting an extra rear seat.
nhtsa proposes in car smartphone guidelines texting while driving

Just got a cool new app for your car? Yeah, the NHTSA might not let you use it

The NHTSA says it has the power to regulate smartphones used while driving, and plans to draft a set of voluntary guidelines for manufacturers.
2014 chevrolet corvette stingray vs srt viper

Mangle of American Muscle: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray vs 2014 SRT Viper

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray vs 2014 SRT Viper: Each has fans, history, and horsepower, but which is the greatest American sports car?
Mercedes_Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept front

You can’t buy this AMG Vision concept, but you can drive it in Gran Turismo – UPDATE

The Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept was created specifically for the Gran Turismo 6 racing simulator. It will be in virtual garages soon.
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2014 Alpina B4 Biturbo: Alpina works its German magic on the BMW 4 Series

The 2014 BMW Alpina B4 Biturbo is Alpina's version of the new BMW 4 Series coupe. It debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show with 410 turbocharged horsepower.
subaru cross sport design concept revealed

Subaru’s Cross Sport Design concept is Japan’s answer to the Ferrari FF shooting brake

The Subaru Cross Sport Design concept is a wagon version of Subaru's BRZ rear-wheel drive sports car, and a love letter to car enthusiasts.
nissan idx concept being studied for production freeflow and nismo concepts  feature

Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO concepts use retro styling to appeal to a new generation

The Nissan IDx Freeflow and Idx NISMO concepts were designed with input from young potential car buyers, but they look like something from the 1970s.
infiniti q30 concept makes north american debut at los angeles auto show

Pretty in pink? Infiniti’s Q30 concept makes swoopy North American debut

The Infiniti Q30 concept made its North American debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. It previews an upcoming compact car from Infiniti.
kawasaki j concept unveiled at tokyo motor show  feature

Kawasaki’s J concept morphs from all-electric three-wheeler to sport bike

The Kawasaki J concept was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, defying description with its morphing abilities.
mercedes benz concept gla45 amg unveiled  feature

Mercedes-Benz’s GLA45 AMG Concept is a hot rod Benz with racing stripes and a tailgate

The Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG Concept previews a likely hot rod version of Mercedes' upcoming compact crossover, with hardware from the CLA45 AMG.
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Nissan’s 2015 GT-R, unlike NISMO, keeps evolving toward comfortable superpower

The 2015 Nissan GT-R was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, and features a few updates that improve drivability and comfort.
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Final Edition: Photo Gallery

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Final Edition will be the SLS AMG sports car's swan song when it goes on sale next spring.
anodized carbon special edition package 2014 srt viper gts

Struggling with sales, SRT unveils Anodized Carbon Special Edition for 2014 Viper GTS

The 2014 SRT Viper GTS will be available with an Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package featuring new matte metallic paint. Only 50 will be made.
honda civic type r gets turbocharged earth dreams engine with 280 hp prototype

Forbidden fruit: Honda Civic Type-R gets turbocharged engine with 280 hp

The next Honda Civic Type-R will get a turbocharged four-cylinder engine from Honda's Earth Dreams line, with more than 280 horsepower.
2015 nissan gt r nismo unveiled at tokyo motor show  feature

With 600 hp, Nissan’s track-ready 2015 GT-R NISMO is the most hardcore yet

The 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO is a hardcore version of the performance car known as Godzilla. Unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, it sports 600 horsepower.
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Could a BMW 4 Series Hybrid be slated for debut at the 2013 LA Auto Show?

A BMW 4 Series hybrid is rumored to be on the list of debuts for the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. If it turns out to be real, it will be very unique.
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Ferrari’s customs division commemorates F1 legend Niki Lauda

A Ferrari Tailor Made 458 Italia was commissioned by a customer to honor three-time F1 world champ Niki Lauda, who was featured in the Ron Howard film Rush.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche underestimates the power of its 918 Spyder: It’ll actually do 0-60 in 2.5 seconds

The Porsche 918 Spyder was already wicked fast, yet Porsche apparently still had some final tuning to do. The new performance figures are even more amazing.
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Final Edition is a great goodbye

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Final Edition caps SLS production with a limited run of 350 units. It's set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
ferrari 458 challenge evoluzione unveiled

Ferrari’s 458 Challenge is the One-Percent’s version of slow-pitch softball

The Ferrari 458 Challenge Evoluzione is a racing version of the 458 Italia built to compete in Ferrari's one-make 458 Challenge series.
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2015 Subaru Legacy Concept is low, wide, and not production-ready

The 2015 Subaru Legacy Concept will debut at the LA Auto Show next week, and will preview the next generation of Subaru's midsize sedan.
lotus elise s cup r revealed

Want the good news or the bad news? Lotus’ Elise S Cup R is U.S. legal … but only on the track

The Lotus Elise S Cup R is a race-prepped version of the Elise S built to compete in the Lotus Cup series.
2015 lincoln mkc crossover revealed

Lincoln’s MKC crossover cleverly conceals its blue-collar Ford lineage

The 2015 Lincoln MKC is a compact luxury crossover based on the Ford Escape. It features EcoBoost engines, MyLincoln Touch tech and attractive styling.
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Volkswagen to unveil Twin-Up, a plug-in hybrid with an XL1 heart and a microcar body

The Volkswagen Twin-Up is a version of VW's Up! city car with the plug-in hybrid powertrain from the XL1. It's set to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
aston martin mulls a vantage gt3 racer for the road

Who needs A/C when you’ve magnesium wheels? Aston Martin mulls Vantage GT3 street-legal racecar

Aston Martin is considering building a hardcore Vantage performance model based on the company's GT3 racer, with more power and less weight.
nissan bladeglider electric sports car concept

Nissan’s BladeGlider electric sports car concept is part dragster, part wheeled airplane cockpit

The Nissan BladeGlider concept is an electric sports car with deltoid proportions of the DeltaWing and ZEOD RC racers.
w motors lykan hypersport appears in production form dubai front three quarter red

Designed using only a ruler, the $3.4 million Lykan Hypersport is the Middle East’s first supercar

The W Motors Lykan Hypersport made an appearance at the 2013 Dubai Motor Show in near-production form. It sports a 750 hp engine and lots of diamonds.
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It takes two: BMW and Toyota reportedly working on a hybrid supercar

BMW and Toyota's collaboration will reportedly include a hybrid supercar, a big step up from the sports car both companies were rumored to be developing.
infiniti is unhappy with vettels f1 dominance red bull racing at 2013 abu dhabi grand prix

Infiniti wishes its now-legendary F1 driver Sebastian Vettel weren’t so good

Infiniti is concerned that Sebastian Vettel's winning ways will turn viewers away from Formula One, meaning less exposure for the brand.
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Sorry, Acura, but simply bolting bigger wheels to a car doesn’t make it SEMA worthy

At the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Acura showed off two customized versions of its RLX sedan, and a performance-oriented ILX sedan.