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Volkswagen Beijing concept

Could this high-tech Volkswagen concept preview the next-generation Touareg?

Volkswagen's yet-unnamed Beijing concept is a large, premium SUV that could preview the next-generation Touareg.
volkswagen gen e

New Golf? Nah, this Volkswagen prototype previews fast-charging robots

Volkswagen's experimental fast-charging robot was unveiled alongside a sleek, all-electric research vehicle named Gen.E
Saab 9-3

Can Turkey beat Tesla at its own game with a Saab-based EV?

Turkey's upcoming EV won't need a charging cord thanks to an on-board range extender.
Mansory Mercedes-AMG GLS 63

This 840-horsepower Mercedes is what Batman would take his kids to soccer in

The hot-rodded variant of Mercedes-AMG's biggest SUV gets even wider, and it boasts a turbocharged V8 that pumps out Ferrari-like power.
BMW 740e iPerformance

You’ll have to move to China if you want to buy BMW’s latest

Likely front-wheel drive, the BMW 1 Series Sedan was designed for Chinese motorists by Chinese engineers, and it won't be sold in the States.
Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 Carrera T channels the spirit of the model’s early days

The Porsche 911 Carrera T (for touring, not turbo) is a tribute to the original 911 T, which made its debut in 1968.
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR rally video

An enthusiast drives his $2 million Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR like he stole it

The owner of Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster No. 3 believes cars are meant to be driven -- and driven very, very hard.
Ampere One

Would you commute in Ampere’s low-slung, three-wheeled electric machine?

Los Angeles-based start-up Ampere Motor promises to start building a low-slung, three-wheeled electric machine named One this year.
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet updates the 2016 Silverado with a new look and more tech features

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gains a noticeably updated front end as well as more tech features such as CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Tesla Model 3 red

Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevy Bolt vs. BMW 3 Series: How does Tesla stack up?

The Tesla Model 3 is finally here. See how it stacks up against its main rivals, including the Chevrolet Bolt and the BMW 3 Series.
Tesla Model 3

Former employees warn Model 3 battery could catch fire; Tesla denies claims

Current and former employees warn Tesla still builds battery packs by hand, which creates safety issues. Tesla cries foul.
volvo-polestar-performance-brand-logo

Volvo’s electrified Polestar-badged sports appear certain to zap your senses

Volvo's Polestar-badged electrified hot rods will compete against similarly powerful offerings built by Mercedes-AMG and BMW M.
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Hot Rod

This 1939 Lincoln hot rod is what Negan would drive

Built in the mid-1990s, this Lincoln Zephyr-based hot rod is called Scrape because it's impossibly low to the ground.
Shelby 50th Anniversary Super Snake

Shelby celebrates the Super Snake’s 50th year with a 750-horsepower Mustang GT

Shelby will build just 500 examples of the 50th Anniversary Super Snake, and each one costs about $70,000 before options are factored in.
Workhorse W-15

The Tesla of trucks can drive, tow, and even power tools, all on electricity

All-new from the ground up, the full-size W-15 truck will show us what Workhorse is capable of when it goes on sale next year.
BMW M4 GT4

Ready, set, go! BMW gets ready to take the M4 racing

The BMW M4 GT4 is currently under development, and it's expected to make its racing debut in time for the 2018 season.
Ken Okuyama Kode57

Can Japan’s newest supercar make Ferrari green with envy?

The Kode57 boasts a 6.0-liter V12 engine likely borrowed from Ferrari, a carbon fiber body, and a head-turning design.
Nissan TITAN XD PRO-4X Project Basecamp

This tricked-out Nissan Titan is a go-anywhere basecamp on wheels

Nissan's Project Basecamp shows how to build a self-sustaining Titan ready to tackle any obstacle mother nature hurls at it.
2019 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin’s next V8 Vantage will bring James Bond style to showrooms

Official spy shots suggest the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage borrows more styling cues from the DB10 that starred in the last James Bond movie.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

1,700-hp Mitsubishi Lancer Evo is a four-wheeled embodiment of overkill

Built in Greece, this eighth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evo argues there's no such thing as "too much power."
Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept

VW brings the spirit of the hippie bus into the 21st century with the I.D. Buzz

The electric Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept is a 21st-century Bus with autonomous tech and a clever, user-friendly interior.
Dodge FF commercial

The four-wheeled cast of the next ‘Fast & Furious’ from will come from the Dodge lineup

Called Fate of the Furious, the next The Fast & the Furious movie will star the Dodge's Hellcat models and the upcoming Challenger Demon.
Electric Lamborghini Aventador S yellow

Will we see an electrified Lamborghini? One man has until 2030 to figure it out

The head of Lambo's R&D department tells us how the brand will adopt its parent company's strategy and produce an electrified Lamborghini.
Terrafugia TF-X flying car

Can the company that transformed Volvo finally make the flying car a reality?

Geely -- the company that owns Volvo -- could dig into its deep pockets to help Terrafugia build a flying car.
honda sports ev

Honda Sports EV puts a modern spin on the brand’s performance heritage

Introduced in Tokyo, the Honda Sports EV Concept is an electric model inspired by the S600 and S800 coupes built in the 1960s.
Tesla Autopilot crash

Driver who stuffed Tesla Model S into a fire truck at 65 mph blames Autopilot

The federal government has opened an investigation into the accident to find out if Tesla's Autopilot system is to blame.
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 First Drive

Mercedes-AMG wants to conquer the hearts of younger buyers, and it's pumping a serious amount of tech, style, and power into the GLA45 to make it happen.
Singer Porsche engine

How Singer is reinventing Porsche’s air-cooled flat-six engine

The 500-horsepower six-cylinder Porsche engine is just the beginning of Singer and Williams' collaboration.
Range Rover Sport P400e

Land Rover begins electrification push with plug-in Range Rover Sport P400e

Land Rover has started its electrification offensive with the Range Rover Sport P400e, a plug-in hybrid SUV capable of zero-emissions driving.
Nissan Leaf Nismo

Is the Nissan Leaf Nismo an electric hot hatch, or does it just look like one?

The sporty-looking Nissan Leaf Nismo will break cover in a few short weeks during the biennial Tokyo Auto Show.
Aimgain-tuned Madza Miata

Built in Japan, this tuned Mazda Miata is low, wide, and angry

Much wider and lower than stock, Aimgain's tuned Mazda Miata looks as mean as can be thanks to a full body kit.
Lamborghini Urus HD

After a 20 year hiatus, Lamborghini plans to make the world’s fastest SUV

Lamborghini explains a turbocharged engine is "completely mandatory" for a SUV like the upcoming Urus.
care by volvo subscription program explained xc40 dt

Buy, lease, or … subscribe? Volvo takes a cue from Netflix with Care

Shopping for a car requires choosing whether to buy or lease. Volvo just added a third option called a subscription model. Here is how Care By Volvo works.
2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen’s retro Beetle ups its styling game for 2017

Volkswagen's retro icon receives a sharper, more chiseled look, and a handful of heritage-laced accents in the cabin.
trophy truck

A trophy truck tackling a go-kart course is an exercise in opposites

Putting an 850-horsepower trophy truck on a go-kart track is an unlikely scenario, but the behemoth performs admirably.
Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 Cabriolet concept

Mercedes-Maybach’s Vision 6 Cabriolet is the luxo-cruiser of the future

Mercedes-Maybach's Vision 6 Cabriolet is what Jay Gatsby would drive if he made his millions in Silicon Valley during the dot-com boom.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain 4x4-2

Just try to bottom out Mercedes’ high riding E-Class All-Terrain

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain station wagon has been turned into a monster truck for the German forest.
McLaren 720S life-size Lego replica

McLaren finds the coolest way to make the new 720S coupe heavier

The McLaren 720S made out of Lego bricks is heavier than the real thing, and it takes considerably longer to build.