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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series rendering

Mercedes-AMG Boss: AMG GT Black Series ‘is a car we must do’

Chief Executive of Mercedes-AMG Tobias Moers recently said that a Black Series version of its new AMG GT was a car the brand must produce.
Toyota TeenDrive365

Toyota’s ‘TeenDrive365’ uses Oculus Rift tech to teach youngsters about distracted driving

At the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Toyota launched a new distracted driving simulator as part of its TeenDrive365 initiative.
GeigerCars Jeep Wrangler

Must go faster! GeigerCars tunes the Jeep Wrangler to 356 horsepower

German tuner Geiger Cars has bolted a supercharger to the Jeep Wrangler’s 3.6-liter V6, and the compact SUV now produces 356 horsepower.
Dartz G-squad haut couture armor

Dartz’s ‘G-squad’ armor program trades gold and diamonds for bulletproof peace of mind

Latvian carmaker Dartz has announced a new ‘G-squad’ program to manufacture armored versions of the Mercedes G and GL-Class.
Tesla Model X

Tesla announces Model X performance range. And yes, those Falcon Wing Doors are staying

New details about the upcoming Tesla Model X have emerged on the company’s website.
Kahn Flying Huntsman 105 Longnose

The wait is over! Kahn unveils Defender-based Flying Huntsman 105 Longnose

Kahn has officially announced the Flying Huntsman 105 Longnose, a 4x4 based on the Land Rover Defender.
Cosmotron

Earth to ‘Cosmotron:’ Hand-built sci-fi cruiser has the bones of a BMW Z3

Barcroft Cars has discovered another unique backyard creation, the Cosmotron.
Acura NSX targa rendering

Still drooling over the 2016 Acura NSX? Check out this imagined targa version

Digital designer X-Tomi has rendered an imagined Acura NSX targa.
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE

Ram Trucks reveals 1500 EcoDiesel HFE with 29-mpg highway rating

Ram Trucks has unveiled the 1500 EcoDiesel HFE at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.
Volvo XC90 R-Design

As if the XC90 wasn’t handsome enough, Volvo flaunts sporty ‘R-Design’ variant in Detroit

Volvo has showcased the sporty R-Design variant of its XC90 SUV at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
honda fcv concept das2015t 03

Honda’s newest fuel-cell car will hit US roads in 2016, new EVs, hybrids to follow

Honda’s FCV Concept has made its North American debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
ram 1500 rebel

Ram Trucks’ new 1500 pickup is a ‘Rebel’ with a mud-flinging cause

Fiat Chrysler subsidiary Ram Trucks has unveiled the Ram 1500 Rebel at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept

It’s a truck-U-V? Hyundai targets ‘urban adventurers’ with wild Santa Cruz concept

Hyundai has revealed the Santa Cruz crossover truck concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
Sky Innovations Sky Commuter

KITT had nothing on this flying concept car from the ’80s, up for sale right now

A flying car prototype called the Sky Commuter is going up for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions.
Mopar Jeep Renegade

Mopar’s Detroit Auto Show gems include custom Renegades, Challenger

At the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mopar will display three customized Fiat Chrysler vehicles.
Honda CR-V

Honda fined a record $70 million for NHTSA safety violations, automaker agrees to pay

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has fined Honda a record $70 million for major safety violations.
Office-K Ferrari 458 Golden Shark

Office-K’s Ferrari 458 ‘Golden Shark’ is an illustration of automotive hyperbole

Japanese tuner Office-K has released its ‘Golden Shark’ rendition of the Ferrari 458 Spider.
Donkervoort D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition

Donkervoort’s D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition is 380 horsepower of tongue-twisting fun

Dutch automaker Donkervoort has released a special edition of its D8 GTO, the Bilster Berg.
Toyota Tacoma

It’s here! Take your first gander at the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

New photos of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma Double-Cab 4x4 have surfaced online.
Self-driving Audi A7 prototype

Jack goes public: Next-gen Audi A8 to equip autonomous capability from A7 prototype

Audi Board Member for Technical Development Ulrich Hackenberg has revealed that the next-generation A8 will feature the autonomous capabilities of the self-driving A7.
Harman Individual Sound Zones

No headphones needed! Harman’s ‘Individual Sound Zones’ create in-car listening rooms

Harman has unveiled a new in-cabin technology called ‘Individual Sound Zones’ at the 2015 International CES.
Pioneer

Christmas comes late! Pioneer unwraps four connected car solutions at CES

At the 2015 CES, Pioneer announced four new connected car options.
Parrot RNB6

Parrot RNB6: How a civil drone manufacturer’s infotainment system conquered CES

French wireless product manufacturer Parrot has announced the RNB6 infotainment system.
Dynamic Skip Fire

Dynamic Skip Fire: GM hopes to use cylinder management tech to increase efficiency by 15%

In 2012, General Motors invested in Silicon Valley startup Tula Technology.
Alpine iLX-007

CES 2015: Alpine updates custom dashboard kits, displays Apple CarPlay receiver

Car audio and mobile multimedia manufacturer Alpine is displaying some new toys at the 2015 International CES.
U-Wake brainwave sensor

U-Wake’s wearable brainwave sensor sends alerts to reduce driving fatigue

U-Wake is a wearable brainwave sensor that alerts drivers when they become fatigued.
Toyota Mirai

More than 5,600 Toyota fuel-cell patents are up for grabs, royalty-free

Toyota has made more than 5,600 technology patents available to the public royalty-free.
Cobra 825E dash cam

Cobra Electronics announces 825E dash cam with 140-degree view and 1080P resolution

Cobra Electronics has announced the Drive HD CDR 825E Dash Cam at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show.
Mitsubishi Lancer rendering

The Mitsubishi Lancer has a murky future, so we offer this rendering for clarity

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X may be headed out to pasture after 2015, but the Lancer will live on.
onstar atyourservice retail hotel onstarresponse07

OnStar’s AtYourService to offer retail deals, hotel booking from the driver’s seat

General Motors and OnStar will preview a commerce and engagement program called AtYourService at the 2015 CES.
Henes Broon

With dual motors and all-wheel drive, the Broon F870 is like a mini Tesla for the kids

Henes’ dual-motor, all-wheel drive electric Broon is an electric supercar for your kids.
BMW Laserlight

Intelligent Laserlight and OLED technology? BMW is bringing the future to CES 2015

BMW will debut a concept vehicle that showcases organic light-emitting diode technology at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show.
Urban Truck Ultimate RS Land Rover Defender

An LS3-powered Defender? Urban Truck’s Ultimate RS has a British body, American heart

Urban Truck has introduced the Ultimate RS version of the Land Rover Defender.
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

How graphene, a nearly magic material, could revolutionize automobiles

Graphene is a virtually two-dimensional layer of carbon that is both exceptionally strong and extremely versatile.