Ferdinand Porsche was 100 years ahead of his time with his 1900 hybrid
After all its recent success with hybrids, you might think Porsche had discovered some new technology, but Porsche started with a hybrid way back in 1900. Yes, 1900. Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the company of the same name, was fascinated by electricity even as a teenager.
UBCO’s 50-mph Freeride Trail Bike is the rally car of the e-bike world
New Zealand-based UBCO Bikes revealed a high-speed, off-roading e-bike called the FRX1 Freeride Trail Bike. It offers almost motorcycle-like performance thanks to a 20-hp electric motor controlled via a pedal or a twist-type throttle. Its top speed is 50 mph, and it's capable of delivering 62 miles on one charge.
This company wants to solve the dirty problem with self-driving cars
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors wants your next ridesharing experience to be a bit more hygienic. The company is introducing what it's calling the Wellness Pod that claims to kill about 99.9% of germs in every vehicle by using a UV air sanitizer.
SkyRunner flying car soars just about as high in the sky as its sticker price
The SkyRunner all-terrain flying machine will get you high in the sky for an equally sky-high $119,000 price tag.
Drive small, think big: Smart enhances its entire lineup with three Electric Drive cars
Smart has officially debuted the 2017 Fortwo Electric Drive, Fortwo Cabrio Electric Drive, and Forfour Electric Drive.
The GTC4Lusso T: Ferrari drops a turbocharged V8 in a four-seater for the first time
Ferrari told Digital Trends the V8- and V12-powered variants of the GTC4Lusso will be sold side-by-side.
3D-printing startup working with Peugeot to rethink the ways cars are made
A 3D-printing startup inked a letter of intent with top automaker Peugeot to bring its 3D-metal printing technology to the factory floor.
The topless version of Mercedes-AMG's tire-scorching GT may debut in Paris
Mercedes-AMG may introduce a basic GT Roadster and a more powerful model called GT C Roadster.
Forget about parallel parking: These wheels can make your car drive sideways
Canadian commercial driver William Liddiard designed a set of wheels that can move a car sideways or make it turn around on a dime without moving forward.
Good luck seeing the 2017 Ford GT on the road; we’re only getting 100
The intial run of the 2017 Ford GT will be 200 units, of which just 100 will be sold in the States.
Uber ceases illegal Portland pickups for 3 months while city rethinks laws
Uber has announced through an agreement with the city that they'll be suspending pickups within city limits for three months while they rework the code.
BMW’s Vision Future concept is a prophecy written in carbon fiber and aluminum
The BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept describes a vision of the future based on digital technology and lightweight, more-efficient vehicle designs.
Smokescreen! Ford’s 2015 Mustang boasts ‘Line Lock’, a factory burnout feature
Ford has drawing the curtains back on a new, exciting feature of its 2015 Mustang: Line Lock.
eBay Motors to give away a free Tesla Model S (taxes not included)
You could win a loaded Tesla Model S P85 from eBay Motors, and all you have to do is take a photo of your car for a chance.
Audi’s 408-horsepower TT Offroad concept is a mean (and green) plug-in sports car
The Audi TT Offroad concept is a small crossover based on the 2015 TT sports car, and powered by a green plug-in hybrid system.
Mercedes-Benz’s Concept Coupe SUV previews an ‘on-road’ X6-fighting crossover
The Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe SUV previews an upcoming M-Class coupe that will compete with the BMW X6 for luxury-car buyers' cash.
Karma now canned, Henrik Fisker turns to motorcycle design
Following the collapse of Fisker Automotive, Henrick Fisker has been hired by LEGO fortune heir to create a cruiser motorcycle called the Viking Concept.
Koenigsegg actually saves money 3D-printing parts of its new hypercar, the One:1
Koenigsegg isn't just on the leading edge of performance, they are also on the leading edge of technology. And in the One:1 that technology is 3D printing.
Jaguar sends off the XK with E-Type-inspired Final Fifty special edition
The 2015 Jaguar XK Final Fifty limited edition will be the last XK model sold in the U.S. Based on the XKR, it features extra options and special trim.
Volkswagen’s Golf R 400 Concept storms Beijing with (not quite) 400 horsepower
The Volkswagen Golf R 400 concept extracts a monstrous 395 hp from the Golf R's engine. So far, though, it appears to be just a show car.
LaFerrari XX could be the ultimate version of Ferrari’s ultimate supercar
The LaFerrari XX, a rumored track-only version of Ferrari's flagship hybrid supercar, is rumored to have lapped the Nurburgring in 6:35.
Volvo S60L Petrol Plug-In Hybrid concept slated for 2014 Beijing Motor Show debut
The Volvo S60L Petrol Plug-In Hybrid concept previews an upcoming plug-in hybrid model aimed at the Chinese market.
Saleen goes from muscle cars to electric cars with modified Tesla Model S
The Saleen Tesla Model S announced recently has appeared, in two-dimensional form, at least. The actual car is expected next summer.
Shaker hood, anyone? Dodge’s 2015 Challenger gets a new hood but stays absolutely retro
The 2015 Dodge Challenger arrives with minor visual changes, new tech options, and a range-topping 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker performance model.
2015 Dodge Charger sports a new face, but the same HEMI V8 power as before
The 2015 Dodge Charger features a redesigned front fascia, new technology options, and the same tire-smoking Hemi V8 engine.
Honda’s 2015 HR-V subcompact crossover makes photographic debut in New York
Honda revealed the first official images of its upcoming 2015 HR-V subcompact crossover at this year's New York Auto Show.
Subaru’s 2015 Outback can see around corners with help from some trick fog lights
The 2015 Subaru Outback brings Subaru's popular SUV-ish wagon into its 20th year, with a refined version of the successful Outback formula.
Volvo’s CarPlay-connected interface will destroy the infotainment knob as we know it
Volvo is bringing a new, and very Scandinavian, minimalism to in car infotainment. By using fewer controls Volvo hopes to achieve more with less.
Bentley motorsport returns to North America with Continental GT3 racer
Bentley motorsport will return to North America with two Continental GT3 cars campaigned by Dyson Racing in the Pirelli World Challenge series.
2015 Infiniti QX80 loses some of its awkwardness and gains a new ‘Limited’ trim
The 2015 Infiniti QX80 loses some of its unattractive exterior bits in exchange for some handsome queues from the Q50 sedan.
Legroom for days: Infiniti’s 2015 Q70L is longer than before … but less hybrid-y
The Infiniti Q70 gains a few exterior updates for 2015, and it also comes in a long-wheelbase Q70L guise.
Toyota’s 2015 Camry gets new looks, an upscale interior, and ‘sporty’ XSE model
Toyota revealed the all-new 2015 Camry at the New York International Auto Show.
Land Rover reignights disco fever, announces new Discovery Sport model for 2015
The Land Rover Discovery Sport will help create a "family" of Discovery SUV models when it arrives in the U.S. in calendar year 2015.
2015 Acura TLX features clever technology in a sleek package
The 2015 Acura TLX replaces both the TL and TSX sedans, and features tech and styling cribbed from other Acura models.