Andrew Hard, Author at Digital Trends

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What’s a Gigafactory? It’s where Tesla’s Model 3 will be built … in Reno, Nevada

Tesla’s upcoming, $5 billion dollar battery plant known as the Gigafactory may have a home: Reno, Nevada

Cars Car News

August 1, 2014

IS-F no more: Lexus discontinues range-topping IS to make way for RC-F

The Lexus IS F-Sport, also known as the IS-F, is the range topping, V8-powered, tail-sliding version of the IS sports car.

Cars Car News

July 31, 2014

Carlex’s steampunk BMW Z4 is straight out of a Bioshock game

Special edition cars are as common as an old shoe nowadays, but you won't see a car like this every day.

Cars Car News

July 31, 2014

The 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR is the fastest SUV … in the world

Range Rovers are fantastically versatile SUVs, but they are almost never used to their full potential.

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July 31, 2014

Toyota returns to rallying with the hardcore GT86 CS-R3

Toyota's fun-loving GT86 is due for some changes in the next few years, but its current generation is still out there having fun.

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July 31, 2014

Hellcat calling: Dodge releases the world’s most powerful production ringtone

You may never feel the Challenger Hellcat's 707 horsepower rumbling beneath your right foot, but, thanks to Dodge, you can carry its sound wherever you go.

Cars Car News

July 30, 2014

Forbidden fruit: Renault prepping suped-up Twingo Gordini hatchback

French carmaker Renault introduced its Twingo city car in March, and Renault Sport has confirmed the development of a hotter performance version.

Cars Car News

July 30, 2014

Bentley stays busy, announces return of Brooklands coupe and Azure convertible

Bentley is gearing up for a production explosion in the coming years, and it doesn't look like the luxury automaker is slowing down.

Cars Car News

July 29, 2014

Scion cuts quirky iQ, full lineup refresh on the way

Scion, Toyota’s eccentric sub-brand, markets oddly shaped, tunable, and economical cars to the younger crowd.

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July 29, 2014

That’s not bubblegum; it’s MIT’s ‘morphable’ automotive skin of the future

MIT researchers are developing a smart morphable surface that, like a golf ball, has exterior dimples to improve aerodynamics.

Cars Car News

July 29, 2014

No Hellcat here: Dodge Viper gets modest power bump for 2015, but not a 707-hp V8

Th Viper has long been the Dodge's most powerful vehicle, but it's been overshadowed recently by the 707-hp Hellcat.

Cars Car News

July 29, 2014

Fisker planning triumphant return with new ownership and a new model

Luxury automaker Fisker has had a short, troublesome history thus far, but it's not going down yet.

Cars Car News

July 28, 2014

Locate some shade: Bentley’s Continental GT3-R may get even hotter

Bentleys usually have gobs of power, but their luxurious layouts typically come with a heavy curb weight.

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July 28, 2014

Audi to Porsche: Don’t touch my stuff! – Cousin carmakers bicker over future R8, A8 platforms

Volkswagen Group is the conglomerate responsible for Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and many others.

Cars Car News

July 27, 2014

Great Scott! Next-gen Supra to have a boosted BMW engine, supercapacitors, and AWD

The next-generation Toyota Supra has had about an active rumor mill as any car in recent memory.

Cars Car News

July 25, 2014

Mercedes teases its all-new AMG GT supercar again by unveiling its space-age, hand-built V8

Mercedes released official photos of the AMG GT’s engine today, and it falls in line with the current automotive trend of smaller, forced induction engines with high outputs.

Cars Best Ofs

July 25, 2014

Lamborghini Miami’s Aventador ‘art car’ is truly moving … no, seriously, you can drive it

Lamborghini of Miami and French artist Duaiv have teamed up to create a truly special Aventador art car.

Cars Car News

July 25, 2014

A 330-HP Ford Focus RS? You bet. And it’s headed Stateside in 2016

The high-powered Ford Focus RS has been sold in Europe for two generations, but there were doubts about whether a third generation would be made.

Cars Car News

July 24, 2014

Nissan announces Note NISMO for performance arm’s 30th anniversary

Nismo, Nissan's performance division, is famous for creating sportier versions of cars like the 370Z and GT-R.

Cars Car News

July 24, 2014

Cover your ears: DD Customs tunes the Camaro SS to 468 horsepower

The Corvette Z06 and Dodge's Challenger Hellcat may be getting all the headlines, but DD Customs are keeping Chevy Camaro fresh in our minds.

Cars Car News

July 24, 2014

BMW reportedly developing a hardcore i8 successor – and M1 homage – called the i9

In 1979, BMW released the legendary M1 road car, racing versions of which had heavy influence on the racing world.

Cars Car News

July 23, 2014

Audi boss says ‘nein’ to all-electric vehicles, commits to plug-in hybrids instead

Thanks to Tesla and BMW, fully electric cars are all the rage in 2014.

Cars Car News

July 23, 2014

Why so serious? Now you can fight crime in your livingroom with LEGO’s Batman Tumbler

LEGO has licenses for just about every franchise out there, from Star Wars to Spongebob.

Cars Car News

July 23, 2014

Meet KITT’s battle-ready brother GUSS, an autonomous vehicle for the Marines

American company Torc Robotics may have created the next wave of military engineering.

Cars Car News

July 22, 2014

A brand new prototype: Entry-level LMP3 class created for Le Mans

There are currently four classes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: LMP1, LMP2, GT Endurance Pro, and GT Endurance AM.

Cars Car News

July 22, 2014

BMW’s 2 Series Active Tourer isn’t the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’, and that’s OK

BMW's upcoming 2 Series has proven controversial for a number of reasons.

Cars Car News

July 21, 2014

Despite sleek looks and 1,668 liters of cargo space, Honda’s Civic Tourer won’t come to U.S.

Crossovers, sports activity coupes, and compact utility vehicles are the station wagons of today, but Honda hasn't forgotten the appeal of the wagon.

Cars Car News

July 18, 2014

Return to 24: Ford reportedly mulling a return to Le Mans with an Ecoboost-powered P2 car

Ford has a storied racing history, but hasn't been competitive in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since the 1960s.

Cars Car News

July 18, 2014

Cleared for takeoff: Ford to auction fighter jet-inspired Mustang at EAA Airventure

Between Roush, Saleen, Shelby, Bullitt, and Boss, the Ford Mustang more special-edition versions than just about anything.

Cars Car News

July 17, 2014

Ferrari says ‘no’ to turbo V12s, opts for electrical boost instead

The automotive landscape is changing, and with the influx of hybrid-powered supercars, the performance division is no different.

Cars Car News

July 17, 2014

The Volkswagen Scirocco gets updated for 2015, but it still isn’t coming stateside

The Volkswagen Scirocco may never come stateside, but we can always dream.

Cars Car News

July 16, 2014

Porsche announces special edition 911 Turbo as a tribute to Britain … wait, what?

The Porsche 911 Turbo has been one of Germany’s sports car icons for 40 years, and now Porsche is releasing a special edition to celebrate.

Cars Car News

July 16, 2014

Bling on the move: Cadillac is considering a sporty Escalade

The Cadillac Escalade is a pop culture icon, but its never been designed to inspire automotive thrill.

Cars Car News

July 15, 2014

Audi’s second-generation R8 may offer a TDI diesel variant in 2016

Audi has been fitting performance cars with turbodiesel powertrains for years, such as the RS5 TDI Concept, Nanuk Quattro Concept, and R8 V12 TDI Concept.

Cars Car News

July 14, 2014