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Smell the burnt rubber in octane-fueled video of race cars in action

For Italian hill climb racers, high-end sports cars are thoroughbred machines that need to stretch their legs on a regular basis.
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Lamborghini’s hybrid Urus could pave the way for a gas-electric supercar

For the first time since the 1980s, Lamborghini's R&D department is working on a car that's not a low-slung two-seater. R&D boss Maurizio Reggiani tells us how the brand's sports cars can benefit from its upcoming SUV.
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Volvo’s R&D chief sees EVs ahead, but says gas engines aren’t dead

Volvo's downsizing policy is going as planned, it's rolling out plug-in hybrid models, and it's preparing to launch a fully electric car. We caught up with R&D vice president Henrik Green to learn more about the tech his team is working on.
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Pragmatic performance: What you need to know about Honda’s fire-breathing Civic Type R

More polished than ever before, the Honda Civic Type R rewards enthusiasts with a 300-hp turbo four, a six-speed stick, and muscular styling.
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Is this slow, beach-friendly electric car a worthy homage to a British icon?

The idea of an electric beach car is clever, bu the e-Moke is classified as a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) so it can't legally go above 25 mph.
Toyota 86 vs. Chrysler Pacifica drag race

Would you bet on a Chrysler minivan to outrun a Toyota sports car?

A Chrysler Pacifica with a 287-horsepower V6 recently smoked Toyota's acclaimed 86, and the drag race was caught on video.
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Buick’s renaissance continues with a sharper, more elegant Enclave

The 2018 Enclave gets a sharper design, and it inaugurates a luxury-oriented sub-brand named Avenir that will help Buick move upscale.
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Updates to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will make it smarter, more efficient

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class receives minor aesthetic tweaks, and major tech and mechanical updates that make it smarter and more efficient.
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Toyota’s FT-4X concept is ready for adventure so you don’t have to be

Developed for millennials who live and work in the city, it previews what a successor to the rugged FJ Cruiser could look like.
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A family of eight compact models will help Mercedes reel in first-time buyers

Mercedes-Benz will preview one of its upcoming compact models in two weeks during the biennial Shanghai Auto Show.
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Jeep unveils six go-anywhere concepts that will make you say ‘whoa!’

As wild as ever, the Jeep's Easter Safari concepts include a hot rod, a resto-modded Grand Cherokee, and a more rugged Compass.
2017 Toyota HiLux Tonka Concept

Toyota turns the HiLux pickup into a Tonka truck for the young at heart

Toyota's Tonka truck gains six additional inches of ground clearance and a rugged new design, but the concept won't spawn a production model.
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Mercedes’ Axel Harries on why sharing a $100,000 sedan is the wave of the future

New technology is forcing Mercedes-Benz to re-think its business model. The company is investing in car-sharing programs, electric cars, connected tech, and autonomous driving features in order to become a full-fledged mobility provider.
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Mugen prepares to tackle the Isle of Man course with an electric superbike

Mugen has introduced two experimental bikes named E.Rex and Shinden Roku, and each is powered by a powerful zero-emissions drivetrain.
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Volvo’s U.S. boss hopes drivers “will wake up and start appreciating station wagons again”

After re-inventing all of its 90-series models, Volvo is turning its attention to the mid-range 60-series cars. Lex Kerssemakers, the head of the company's North American arm, speaks candidly on the future of performance, downsizing, and coupes.
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Aston Martin is counting on seven new models to completely reinvent itself

Aston Martin's Lagonda sub-brand will initially rely on a sedan and a SUV to lure buyers out of Rolls-Royce and Bentley showrooms.
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Audi’s forbidden RS 6 Avant could receive permission to travel across the pond

Audi Sport's expansion is centered around high-riding models like the Q7 and the production version of the Q8 concept.
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How Lamborghini stormed the Nürburgring with its Huracán

The new Huracán Performante is officially the fastest production car ever to lap the grueling Nürburgring track in Germany. We sat with Maurizio Reggiani, the head of the company’s R&D department, to find out how the Huracán tamed the ‘Ring.
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Meet the turbocharged, V8-powered Jeep that’s faster than a Porsche

The Jeep wasn't designed to race, but a speed addict is out to build one that can beat purpose-designed sports cars down a drag strip.
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Techart’s turbocharged Porsche 911 Cabriolet is the best way to have a bad hair day

Love it or hate it, it's hard to deny that the modifications made by Techart give the topless Turbo a head-turning look.
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Shift toward self-driving cars means cheaper insurance rates for early adopters

Self-driving technology promises to make humans crash less often, so it stands to reason that insurance rates need to go down.
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How an English proverb shaped the fast-yet-forgiving McLaren 720S

The 720S marks the first time that McLaren replaces one of its cars, so getting it right was indispensable for its credibility. One of the company's top executives told us what went into developing it, and how it stands out from the 650S.
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Dodge brings the Viper back from the dead to satisfy demand from collectors

Dodge will re-open the Viper order books before the end of the year.
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See which companies hit a home run or struck out at the Geneva Auto Show

From supercars with a Cessna-like price to warmed-over concepts, here are the cars that stood out at the Geneva Auto Show.
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Toyota’s updated Yaris democratizes safety features, and looks good doing it

The changes only apply to the Euro-spec Toyota Yaris, but the U.S.-spec variant is expected to receive the same upgrades.
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German tuner turns the Mercedes-AMG C63 S convertible into a 650hp hair dryer

The Brabus 650 cranks the dial up to 11 with a completely reworked V8 engine and a new body kit styled in a wind tunnel.
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Watch a 500-hp Alfa take on a BMW i8 in a drag race

Two of the hottest new cars on the market get together on an airstrip in California to engage in a high-speed tussle.
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Porsche unveils the elegant Panamera Sport Turismo, its first wagon ever

The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo offers V8 power, hybrid power, or both, and 49 cubic feet of trunk space with the rear seats folded flat.
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Mercedes-Benz’s new 2018 E-Class Cabriolet will try to summon the sun in Geneva

Longer and wider than its predecessor, the next topless Mercedes-Benz E offers space for four passengers in a luxurious atmosphere.
2018 Land Rover Velar

Land Rover takes the fight to Stuttgart with a new SUV aimed right at Porsche

Named after the original Range Rover prototype, the Velar is more stylish and road-focused than any Land Rover before it.
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Land Rover takes the fight to Stuttgart with a new SUV aimed right at Porsche

Named after the original Range Rover prototype, the Velar is more stylish and road-focused than any Land Rover before it.
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Volvo Trucks previews a heavy-duty model that’s up to 30 percent more efficient

A diesel-electric hybrid drivetrain and relatively minor aerodynamic tweaks make this Volvo Trucks prototype much greener.
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Bentley's second SUV could stand out from the Bentayga in a big way

Bentley doesn't want its two SUVs to overlap, so the smaller model could receive a battery-electric drivetrain.
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Porsche’s new Panamera sports sedan gets a high-voltage flagship model

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is one of the world's quickest sports sedans, yet it can drive on electricity alone.
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The last member of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class family will break cover in Geneva

Longer and wider than its predecessor, the next topless Mercedes-Benz E will offer space for four passengers in a luxurious atmosphere.
Volkswagen Arteon teaser

VW’s CC replacement will boast a more dramatic design and luxury car tech

Bigger and more upscale than the CC, the Volkswagen Arteon will make its official debut during the Geneva Auto Show.
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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country first drive

For 20 years, Volvo's Cross Country wagon have been an alternative to SUVs and crossovers. The brand-new V90 is ready to take the torch.
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VW’s Italian design arm wants to make some of the world’s most exclusive cars

Italdesign will launch a V10-powered, carbon-fiber-bodied coupe at the Geneva show, and it will build five examples by the end of the year.