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Mamba GT3 Street

This BMW M4-based hot rod packs 710 hp … but can you stomach its look?

The BMW M4-based Mamba GT3 can reach 60 mph from a stop in about three seconds and a top speed of 210 mph.
Classic Recreations Ford Shelby Mustang

Tired of ignition points? Classic Recreations’ Ford Mustang is available with an EcoBoost V6

The 3.5-liter V6 that powers Classic Recreations' Ford Shelby Mustang uses two turbochargers to generate anywhere between 365 and 600 horsepower.
Toyota 86 GRMN

Lighter, faster, and more powerful, the Toyota 86 GRMN is the FR-S we wish we could get

The Toyota GT86 gains a host of track-derived upgrades including a more powerful engine, a close-ratio gearbox, a full body kit, and Recaro bucket seats.
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BMW wants to wipe away touchscreen smudges forever with its AirTouch dash

BMW's AirTouch technology will allow both front passengers to navigate the infotainment system with ease.
1948 356 No. 1

Walking through a century’s worth of Porsche street cars, race cars and one-offs

Located on the outskirts of Stuttgart, Germany, Porsche's official museum is a treasure trove that promises to educate and fascinate enthusiasts for hours. It's home to 80 cars that generate a combined output of 23,000 horsepower.
2015 Subaru WRX STI

Jekyll and Hyde: The next Subaru WRX STI could adopt a hot-rodded hybrid drivetrain

Subaru is under pressure from consumers to deliver a WRX STI that's both sporty and efficient, and a hybrid drivetrain may be the result.
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New carmaker Jannarelly goes back to basics with the retro, lightweight Design-1

Jannarelly's 1,565-pound Design-1 is powered by a mid-mounted Nissan-sourced V6 that generates 300 horsepower.
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A Belgian entrepreneur wants to salvage GM’s Australian division by taking it global

Guido Dumarey plans on turning the Holden Commodore into a premium brand that sells about 16 cars globally.
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First drive: Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2

On paper, the Lamborghini 580-2 is a two-wheel drive version of the Huracan. On the track, it's a light and highly-precise piece of machinery.
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Beat your neighbor to the hardware store with Vauxhall’s Camaro-powered Maloo pickup

With 536 supercharged ponies under the hood, the Camaro-powered Vauxhall Maloo can reach 62 mph from a stop in 4.6 seconds.
Volkswagen e-Golf

Elon Musk and 44 other activists argue CA shouldn’t fine VW for cheating on emissions

In an open letter, the group argues Volkswagen should be forced to invest in the development of zero-emission cars.
2015 Volkswagen Phaeton

Auf wiedersehen: Volkswagen says its range-topping Phaeton is not long for this world

A brand new Volkswagen Phaeton powered by an all-electric drivetrain will be built in Dresden, Germany, starting in 2019.
2016 Infiniti QX60

A quieter, more luxurious, and sharper-looking Infiniti QX60 will bow in Detroit

The 2016 Infiniti QX60 gets a new front end, a quieter cabin, and more tech features including a 24/7 concierge service. 
2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport

Infiniti turns up the heat with a twin-turbocharged, 400hp version of the Q50

The 2016 Infiniti Q50 benefits from three new engines, including a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 rated at 400 horsepower.
Mahindra XUV500

India’s Mahindra buys storied Italian design house Pininfarina to embellish its SUVs

Mahindra will pay Pininfarina's creditors $125 million, but the firm will continue to operate independently.
Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabrio

Mercedes-AMG’s 621-hp S65 Cabrio caters to sun-worshipping speed junkies

The Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet offers a cloth soft top that opens or closes in 17 seconds, and a 621-hp V12 engine that's hand-built in Germany. 
Volvo Autonomous Car

For a fatality-free future, Volvo wants you to take your hands off the wheel

The way we drive will completely change over the next decade or so; think of it as the car 2.0. Sweden’s Volvo tells us it's getting ready for the shift by developing cars that are both autonomous and eco-friendly.
Fisker Force 1 sketch

If at first you don't succeed: Henrik Fisker announces a new concept for Detroit

Fisker's rear-wheel drive Force 1 will feature an aggressive design and a body crafted entirely out of carbon fiber. 
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You won’t believe what this company did to your car owner’s manual

The project has been so well received that Dacia is looking at distributing the Alternative Manual with every new car it sells in Romania. 
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Mercedes-Benz creates a car-themed event course for Super Mario Maker

After unlocking a GLA crossover, players battle through several areas including a Mercedes-Benz dealership, the Autobahn, and an off-road course.
Porsche Cayman GT4

Porsche’s flat-four-powered Cayman and Boxster will revive the historic 718 nameplate

Porsche is dusting off a historic nameplate to go along with a brand new lineup of turbocharged flat-four engines designed to boost efficiency.
South Korean-spec Genesis G90

Can Hyundai’s Genesis brand take on BMW with its large, ultra-posh G90 sedan?

Hyundai will take on Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus by launching six all-new Genesis-branded models before the end of the decade.
2015 Renault Talisman

First drive: 2015 Renault Talisman

All but forgotten in the U.S., Renault sells millions of cars annually in Europe. We head to France to drive the Talisman, the newest member of the lineup.
2015 Volkswagen Amarok DoubleCab Highline

First drive: 2015 Volkswagen Amarok

After decades of building off-beat pickups, VW finally launched an honest-to-goodness body-on-frame truck. We flew to Belgium to put it through its paces.
2015 Mercedes Benz CLA Class Shooting Brake

First drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes created the family-friendly CLA 45 AMG by shrinking the CLS Shooting Brake and stuffing a 355-hp AMG-built turbo four in the engine bay.
Bugatti Niniette yacht

Bugatti returns to boats with the carbon-fiber, two-tone Niniette superyacht

Bugatti has teamed up with Palmer Johnson to build an open yacht inspired by classic pre-war models like the Type 41 Royale. 
Toyota S-FR Racing Concept

Toyota’s enthusiast-approved S-FR concept prepares to hit the track

Finished in white, the Toyota S-FR Racing concept gains a full body kit and a few drivetrain modifications including bigger brakes. 
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Volvo wants its understated S90 to enhance your life, not your status

Volvo officially revealed its replacement for the S80, the 2017 S90 premium sedan. The S90 boasts a 407-hp hybrid drivetrain that sends the S90 from zero to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds, and it provides it with an all-electric range of over 30 miles.
Land Rover 2,000,000

Land Rover celebrates 67 years of building off-roaders with a one-off Defender 90

Land Rover has invited 33 brand ambassadors to build a one-of-a-kind Defender that will be auctioned off for charity.
Porsche 911 Turbo, Turbo S

A reworked turbo six slingshots the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds

The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S get a more tech-focused cockpit, and an immensely powerful 3.8-liter straight-six engine. 
Mercedes-AMG A45 Champions Edition

Uncork the champagne: Mercedes-AMG celebrates its latest F1 title with a limited-edition A45

The Mercedes-AMG A45 Champion Edition gains a F1-inspired paint job, a more aerodynamic body kit, a custom interior, and a long list of standard features.
Audi-powered Trabant

East vs. West: This Audi-powered Trabant keeps up with a BMW M5 on a drag strip

A skilled Polish enthusiast has turned a humble Trabant into a Porsche-beating track monster powered by an Audi engine. The 270-horsepower four sends the Trabant from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, a remarkable 18-second improvement over a stock model.
Red Automotive Technologies SUV prototype

An Aussie startup is planning an electric SUV that’s more capable off-road than a Jeep

If everything goes according to plan, Red Automotive Technologies' electric SUV will be sold in the U.S. with a base price of about $60,000.
Tesla Model X

Tesla expands the Model X lineup with more affordable (and less capable) models

The entry-level Tesla Model X is the 70D, which has a 70kWh battery pack, and the mid-range model is the 90D, with a 90kWh battery pack.
Toyota Hilux 6x6

Toyota’s indestructible Hilux gets a third axle for serious off-road fury

A Bulgaria-based tuner named Vromos has built a six-wheeled version of the Toyota Hilux with off-road focused add-ons.
Audi Q5 TDI

EPA officials find a second defeat device in diesel-powered Audi, VW and Porsche models

The EPA has identified a second illegal defeat device that's programmed in Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche models powered by a 3.0-liter TDI V6 engine. 85,000 U.S.-spec cars built between the 2009 and the 2016 model years are affected.
Tesla Model S

Tesla recalls every Model S built to inspect the front seat belt assemblies

Tesla is recalling every Model S built to inspect the front seat belt assemblies. The company stresses it is recalling the Model S out of an excess of caution, and that the seat belt issue is likely limited to a single car.
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Chevrolet’s midsize Colorado truck enlists in the army with a hydrogen drivetrain

The U.S. Army will test the hydrogen Chevrolet Colorado for a year to see how it holds up compared to conventionally powered vehicles.