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2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai won’t build a sports car, but it wants to get into the performance game

Hyundai says it won't build a dedicated sports car, but it's considering performance versions of its existing models.
2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO

Next Nissan GT-R will be a ‘2+2 hybrid,’ development chief says

The next Nissan GT-R will be a hybrid and retain the current car's front-engined layout, Nissan's chief creative officer says.
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

Don’t believe Dodge’s Charger Hellcat can go 204 mph? Watch it here

The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat achieves its claimed 204 mph top speed in testing. Check it out in this short video.
2015 Ford Fiesta ST

The Focus RS is almost here, but will Ford build a Fiesta RS, too?

A Ford Fiesta RS could match the upcoming Focus RS as a smaller alternative, just like the Fiesta ST does for the current Focus ST.
Peugeot 208 Hybrid Air

Peugeot Citroen Hybrid Air powertrain nixed

The PSA Peugeot Citroen Hybrid Air powertrain won't be used in production cars as planned. Peugeot Citroen couldn't fund its development.
Renault Alpine Vision Gran Turismo concept

No sports car yet, but check out Alpine’s Vision Gran Turismo concept

The Alpine Vision Gran Turismo concept blends classic racecar styling elements with a modern chassis design and 4.5-liter V8 engine.
McLaren 675LT teaser

McLaren 675LT supercar to debut at 2015 Geneva Motor Show

The McLaren 675LT is a new derivative of the 650S inspired by the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR "Longtail" racer. It will debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
2016 Cadillac CTS-V

Electric all-wheel drive planned for future Cadillac models?

Electric all-wheel drive could be added to future General Motors performance models, including Cadillac V cars and the Chevy Camaro.
lost top gear episodes might be broadcasted after all

Top Gear hosts Clarkson, Hammond, and May set to sign new three-year contract

Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are set to sign new contracts after a string of bad publicity last year.
Toyota GT86 CS-R3

Get muddy. Toyota takes the GT86 rallying with new CS-R3 model

The Toyota GT86 CS-R3 is a rally-ready version of the Toyota GT86 (a.k.a. coin FR-S) sports car built for privateer teams.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

Ford’s EcoBoost-ed 2017 F-150 Raptor will have 450 horsepower

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will have 450 horsepower, Ford's product development boss says. That's more than the old Raptor's 411 hp.
Tesla Model S on Airbnb

Sleep in a Tesla Model S on Airbnb … yes, you read that correctly

A Tesla Model S is listed as a single bedroom on Airbnb in Phoenix for $85 a night. Will it make sleeping in a car cool?
Ford Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto

Ford’s new Silicon Valley research center will work on self-driving cars

Ford will use its new Silicon Valley research center to develop autonomous cars and more sophisticated connectivity features.
W Motors Lykan Supersport HSF

W Motors goes green with 1,000-plus hp Lykan Supersport HSF

The W Motors Lykan Supersport HSF is an alternative-fuel racing version of W Motors' next supercar. Talk about ambitious.
2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Club Coupe

Join the club: Porsche’s 911 Carrera Club Coupe is a ‘thank you’ to devoted fans

The 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Club Coupe celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America, and will only be available to club members.
ford focus rs new teaser video released

Ford’s Focus RS drifts into our hearts in new teaser video

The Ford Focus RS will be unveiled February 3, but before that Ford decided to give fans a taste with this short teaser video.
Lamborghini Huracán GT3

Lamborghini gets serious about racing with the Huracán GT3

The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 will compete in the 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series, bringing Lamborghini further into the world of racing.
jaguar adopts svr badge for future performance models 2015 xfr s sportbrake

What’s in a name? Jaguar adopts SVR performance badge beginning with F-Type SVR

Jaguar will replace its R-S performance badge with the SVR suffix introduced on the Range Rover Sport SVR, beginning with the F-Type SVR.
Formula E 2

Volvo may join Formula E electric car racing series

Volvo is ending support for Polestar touring-car race teams, but it's considering a shot at the FIA Formula E electric series.
tesla model s p85d vs dodge challenger srt hellcat drag race video 2015 and

Watch Tesla’s 691-hp Model S P85D annihilate a Dodge Challenger Hellcat

A Tesla Model S P85D electric car annihilates a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, and sets an electric-car drag race record in the process.
Volvo Drive Me self-driving car program

Bosch expects to see self-driving cars in 10 years

Bosch unveiled a timeline for the rollout for technology that will enable self-driving cars, set to be implemented between 2017 and 2025.
2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid

Audi and Toyota beware: Porsche’s 919 Hybrid is back for another racing season

The 2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans racer will begin testing for the new season this week at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.
2015 Ford Shelby GT Mustang

New Shelby GT Mustang shows up Ford’s own GT350 with a standard 627 hp

The 2015 Ford Shelby GT Mustang is Shelby American's first spin on the 2015 Mustang. With a base 627 hp, it already overshadows Ford's GT350 and GT350R.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe

Good news, sun worshippers: Mercedes-Benz may build an S-Class convertible

A Mercedes-Benz S-Class convertible will reportedly launch before the end of the year, as a companion to the current S-Class Coupe.
2015 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar

Missed out on Volvo’s sporty S60 and V60 Polestar? There are more on the way

Volvo will do a second production run of its S60 and V60 Polestar performance models, and is open to doing other versions in the future.
2014 BMW M5

Next BMW M5 could get all-wheel drive, M boss says

The BMW M5 could switch from rear-wheel drive to all-wheel drive in its next generation, as BMW M looks to make the powerful sedan tamer.
porsche 911 gt3 rs will get an all new engine report says 2014

An all-new engine could help Porsche’s 911 GT3 RS stay true to its hardcore mission

The next Porsche 911 GT3 RS will reportedly get its own engine, as Porsche tries to further distinguish it from the regular GT3.
Acura NSX vs Ford GT

Acura NSX vs Ford GT: High-tech supercar showdown

It's Acura NSX vs Ford GT as two legendary supercar names return at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. See which one comes out on top.
Jeep Gladiator concept

Could the next-generation Jeep Wrangler sprout a truck bed?

The Jeep Wrangler would sprout a pickup bed if CEO Mike Manly had his druthers, but Jeep can't seem to make a business case for it.
2015 Honda Civic Type-R concept

Honda VTEC Turbo four-cylinder engine confirmed for the U.S.

The Honda VTEC Turbo four-cylinder engine (or engines) will arrive in the US. before the end of the year, but what will it be used for?
2015 Honda CR-V (European version)

Honda launches ‘predictive’ cruise control that anticipates accidents before they happen

Honda will launch a more sophisticated adaptive cruise control system on the 2015 CR-V in Europe that can "predict" what other cars will do.
local motors 3d prints a car at the 2015 detroit auto show strati

Local Motors just 3D printed a car at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show

Local Motors conducted another public 3D-printing demonstration at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. It hopes to put its Strati electric car on sale soon.
Chevrolet Bolt EV concept

Chevy’s Bolt EV concept shifts EV paradigm with 200-mile range for $30K

The Chevrolet Bolt EV concept offers a claimed 200 miles of range, Chevy says a production version would sell for around $30,000.
2016 Nissan Titan XD

The 2016 Nissan Titan’s turbo diesel might be unorthodox, but its 310 HP is anything but

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show boasting an all-new Cummins turbodiesel V8 engine and the latest truck tech.