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Range Rover Sport is now fastest production SUV to climb Pikes Peak

The Range Rover Sport now olds the record at the International Pikes Peak Hill Climb as the fastest production SUV ever to make the 12.42-mile run.

Denmark simplifies hydrogen infrastructure by installing a fueling station in only 48 hours

Now that Copenhagen has taken delivery of the first 15 examples of the Hyundai ix35 fuel-cell car, it has installed its first hydrogen fueling station.

Mercedes scorches the ‘Green Hell’ in record time with its hella-yellow SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive

Audi’s R8 e-tron formerly was the lap record holder on the Nurburgring “Green Hell” circuit.

Pininfarina to use state-of-the-art 3D modeling to design limited-run cars

Automakers like GM and design houses like Pininfarina have recently begun using 3D modeling to send cars into production at virtual light-speed.

Feature optional, SIM card-based BMW infotainment coming soon – very, very soon

Formerly hardwired and pre-programmed, BMW incar infotainment is about to get a breath of fresh app-based air.

Glimpse inside the minds and peek behind the walls of supercar maker McLaren on its new website

McLaren Automotive has launched a new global site, which not only gives owners, prospective buyers, and fans a look at McLaren’s past, present, and future.

Maserati publishes Italian car porn on its Facebook page

Maserati has released more pictures of it sensuous new Ghibli model, which should go up against the likes of the BMW 3 Series.

Fiat chooses natural gas over hydrogen – no, you can’t call the Italians ‘gassy’

Fiat, unlike other global automakers, has not jumped on the hydrogen bandwagon.

Germans create lithium-ion EV batteries that could last for over 25 years

Hybrids and EVs of today need to have their lithium-ion battery packs replaced around every 10 years.

The return a British monster: the rebirth of TVR could spell fiery death for dozens of millionaires

The original TVR was founded in 1947 and built maniacal sports cars off and on under the control of dozens of different owners.

BMW creates the best smartphone vehicle performance and connectivity app we’ve ever seen

Many automakers offer vehicle connectivity smartphone apps and also in-car track driving information.

Ford’s tiny 1.0-liter EcoBoost 3-banger named ‘International Engine of the Year’ – for second year in a row

It would seem virtually the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine powers every Ford in Europe, as Ford offers it in over 11 of its vehicles.

Strap on your goggles, lads, We’re taking the Rolls out for an 1800-mile road trip

Marking the 100th anniversary of the first Rolls-Royce Alpine Trial in 1913, Rolls-Royce is organizing another run on June 14th.

Hey Giuseppe, go get your checkbook! The Pagani Zonda Revolucion is the last of the Zondas

Pagani is finally putting its Zonda model out to pasture with the Zonda Revolucion.

Leaked renderings of Koenigsegg One:1 reveal carbon fiber, well, everything – and 1,400hp and 1,400kg to boot?

The new Koenigsegg One:1 is expected to produce more than 1400 horsepower good for a sub 3-second 0-60 time.

Slow and silent? Porsche set to hybridize every one of its models, including the 911

Porsche plans to rollout a new Panamera S E-Hybrid in the next few years.

Lighter, cheaper Caterham Seven coming soon to a track-day near you

Yes, apparently the Caterham Seven can get lighter and cheaper.

Prius to be all-new in 2015 and could offer all-wheel drive

Toyota aims to have a new Prius for 2015 with a revised exterior look, a new interior, a lithium-ion battery pack, and an optional all-wheel drive system.

Buyers pounce on the Jaguar F-Type, pushing deliveries into early 2014

Jaguar hoped that its F-Type would help put it back onto the sports car map. If sales are any indication, it has.

Audi gets hyped on hydrogen and sends fuel-cell-powered A7 into testing

Audi follows its 2009 hydrogen powered Q5 with an A7 with a fuel cell, which is scheduled to begin testing in August.

Detroit Electric’s EV sports car production stalls, making us wonder if the name is simply cursed

Detroit Electric pushed back production of its all-electric sports car until least September.

GM builds first Cadillac hybrid ELRs – will it find a place in the newfound Caddy lineup?

Cadillac has built the first test models of its new ELR, based upon the Chevy Volt.

Honda gets more serious about hydrogen and joins the Fed’s H2USA campaign

Honda joins the Department of Energy’s H2USA hydrogen partnership campaign to bolster hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.

Rolls-Royce copies Tesla and opens its first in-mall boutique showroom

Rolls-Royce adopts the Tesla style of car sales by opening up its first boutique lounge showroom in Bangkok, Thailand.

Volvo used crowdsourcing to update its innovative ‘On Call’ smartphone app

Volvo opened suggestions up to its Facebook page allowing users to give their feedback on what new features they’d like to see.

Toyota launches charity drive/mpg ad campaign called ‘2013 Prius Plug-in Challenge’

Toyota will be handing out Prius Plug-ins to several charity organizations over the next few months.

All-new Porsche Macan compact SUV slated for LA debut, price may even be reasonable

The Porsche Macan is slated to be unveiled at this year’s LA Auto Show.

Honda throws cash in the air, drops Fit EV lease to $259 – even for those now paying $389

Lessees can now pick up the Fit EV for just $259 per month with zero down and no mileage limits.

Crikey! GM should learn from the Aussies and offer an LSA-powered Chevy SS in the USA

The Australian Holden tuner HSV has a 580-horsepower version of the Commodore, on which the Chevy SS is built.

Renault adds Formula 1 KERS system to its Twizy urban EV, creating the even whackier Twizy F1

Powered by KERS, the Twizy F1 produces some 100 horsepower all in a tiny little urban EV body.

Tesla: Model S drivers can take a road trip coast-to-coast later this year – for free

Tesla promises to up Superchargers to 120kw and install them in every major metropolis across the country by the end of the year.

Forget about adding the Volkswagen XL1 to your car collection, Jay Leno, it’ll only be available for lease

We’ve been marred with non-stop disappointment surrounding the world’s most fuel-efficient production car.

Let the robots do the walking for you with the Honda ‘Walking Assist Device’

Powered by an onboard lithium-ion battery pack, the Honda Walking Assist Device (WAD) will help users walk for over 60 minutes on a single charge.

BMW to offer front-wheel drive diesel models in the U.S.

BMW will be pushing front-wheel drive models to the U.S. along with an expanded diesel powertrain lineup in the next few years.

‘World’s Smallest Production Car,’ the Peel P50, for sale on eBay

We’ve pined over the Peel P50 ever since we saw Jeremy Clarkson drive one on the BBC’s Top Gear.

Another shout-y Brit: 205mph Aston Martin V12 Vantage S packs more power, less weight

Powered by a new 6.0-liter V12 engine, the V12 Vantage S is now the fastest road-going Aston on the planet, save the One-77 supercar.

Tesla: Nissan LEAF competitor on tap in ‘three to four years’

Hold on to your LEAFs, Nissan. Elon Musk’s Tesla automotive aims to have a sub-$40,000 EV of its own within the next few years.

New Lexus-produced film series aims to convince viewers of the brand’s sophistication – without a single car cameo

Would you say Lexus is sophisticated and design-oriented? If not yet, perhaps its new short film series will help pursued you.