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Former Microsoft President’s 1954 Ferrari 375 MM named Best In Show at 2014 Pebble Beach

Former Microsoft President Jon Shirley’s 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupe has taken home the Best In Show prize at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours.

Infiniti prices its new 2014 Q50 and Q50 Hybrid models

Replacing the G model, the new Q50 has been priced starting at $36,700.
2015 Mercedes S Class Coupe front angle driving

Mercedes’ new S-Class Coupe loves corners so much, it actively leans into them

With distinctive bodylines, a world-class interior, 449 horsepower, and an advanced suspension system that literally leans into corners, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe takes heads of state from the backseat and puts them back behind the wheel.
Pagani Huayra

Good news, one-percenters: Italian supercar maker Pagani opens 5 U.S. showrooms

Italian supercar maker Pagani has opened its first-ever American showrooms.
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

Cheer up, America: The 707 HP Dodge SRT Hellcat is more fun than soccer, anyway

Dodge has officially divulged the full power of its forthcoming Challenger SRT Hellcat: 707 horsepower.
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How the tech from the crazy cars of Le Mans will make it to your garage

Le Mans isn’t just about a trophy -- it’s about advancing automotive tech. And this year’s prototypes will be felt in next year’s showrooms.
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A car for the 12 percent: McLaren working on track-taming 650S variant

McLaren, not happy with how manageable its mid-level 650S supercar is on the road, is planning a stripped-down version for the track.
Audi RS5 DTM Lego

Ever wanted to own an Audi RS5 DTM racecar? Here’s your chance … in Lego form

Lego is offering up for consideration a scale model of Audi’s RS5 DTM racecar.
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As if Aston Martins weren’t cool enough, its GT cars are getting A/C powered by the sun

Aston Martin has teamed with Hanergy Global Solar to develop solar panel films for the back windows of its GT cars.
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Three reasons to watch (and care about) the 24 Hours of Le Mans race this weekend

If you’ve never followed or cared about the 24 Hour of Le Mans race, this year might be the year to start.
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Pirates, eat your heart out: Rolls-Royce envisions crewless drone freight ships

Rolls-Royce is testing drone ships for international freight. The self-piloted ships would save on shipping costs and be less impactful on the environment.
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McLaren confirms entry-level P13 and track-only P1 by the end of 2015

British supercar maker McLaren has confirmed two new models before the end of 2015: an entry-level P13 and a track-only version of its P1 hyper hybrid.
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Audi’s RS5 TDI concept uses an electronic turbocharger developed for Le Mans

Audi has unveiled it latest concept car: the RS5 TDI.
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What makes the Audi’s A3 1.4 TFSI ultra, ‘ultra’? Its combined 50 mpg

Audi has released the new A3 1.4 TFSI ultra model to its lineup.

New images of the ‘Batman versus Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Batmobile hit the web

Two new images of the latest Batmobile from the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film hit the web.
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That was fast. Ford sells out first 500 2015 Mustangs allocated to Europe

Ford put up for order the first 500 2015 Mustang slated for European sale and they sold out in 30 seconds.
Volkswagen Vision GTI Roadster

VW’s GTI Roadster is a demonic wedge on wheels, destined for Gran Turismo – UPDATE

Volkswagen will unveil its latest concept car – the “GTI Roadster, Vision Gran Turismo” – at the 2014 Woerthersee Festival in Australia on May 28th.
MINI Superleggera Vision

MINI’s Superleggera Vision concept looks like a budget Aston Martin designed by Volvo

MINI unveiled today its latest concept car, the MINI Superleggera Vision.
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Hello, Jerry … Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee returns June 19th for 4th season

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee returns June 19th to the Internet’s series of tubes for a fourth season.
2015 Ford Mustang

Gentlemen, start your wallets! 2015 Ford Mustang fastback orders start today

Ford announced official pricing for the base Mustang fastback today, and has opened up the ordering banks at its dealers.
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Oh. Heaven does have a sound. It’s the V8 howl of the Mercedes-AMG GT

Mercedes has teased the V8 howl of its forthcoming Porsche 911-fighting sports car, called the AMG GT.
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Audi RS3 Cabriolet rendered. File under ‘God, please make this true’

Automotive artist theophiluschin has rendered a very convincing Audi RS3 Cabriolet, taking design cues from the A3 clubsport quattro.
Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro concept

Audi’s A3 Clubsport quattro concept doesn’t just punch above its weight, it’s a knockout

Audi unveiled the A3 clubsport quattro concept today, based upon the uproarious S3 sedan.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro Z/28’s hand-built 7-liter V8 proves mighty powerful on the dyno

Redline Motorsports put a Camaro Z/28 on the dyno and reports 455 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque at the wheels.
Audi R8 LMX

Audi’s R8 LMX will be the first to light up public roads with lasers

Audi unveiled a limited-edition supercar called the R8 LMX, which will become the world’s first production car to offer laser headlights as standard.
MINI Paceman Adventure

Don’t call MINI’s rugged Paceman Adventure concept cute (but ute works)

MINI unveiled a one-off ute concept called the Paceman Adventure.
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Holy smokes! Hennessey releases video of its twin-turbo 1000-HP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Texas tuning house Hennessey released a video this week of its twin-turbocharged HPE1000 Chevrolet Camaro.
Mercedes-Benz U-Class

This unofficial Mercedes-Benz U-Class concept should be the next-gen Maybach

A design student has envisioned a range-topping Mercedes-Benz called the U-Class.
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Koenigsegg’s next model might be ‘cheaper’ but it’ll hardly be ‘entry-level’

Koenigsegg revealed that it would not be building an entry-level model to compete with the likes of the Lamborghini Huracan or the McLaren 650S.
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Ferrari’s all-new California T is a stunning topless, turbocharged Italian supercar

Ferrari officially unveiled the all-new 2015 California T.
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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.
2015 Mercedes AMG GT interior

An aviation-themed interior gives the Mercedes-AMG GT first class seats

Mercedes-AMG teased the interior of its forthcoming sports car, the GT, ahead of its debut later this year.
Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini ‘Nazionale’ Aventador LP 700-4 set for unveil in Beijing

Lamborghini is reportedly set to unveil the ‘Nazionale’ Aventador from its new Ad Personam program.

Meet the Romanian teen who built a self-driving car … for $4,000

Intel has made a short film about Lonut Budisteanu, the 19-year-old Romanian teen who built a $4,000 autonomous car.
Volvo Car2Car

Survey: People want connected cars, even if they’re also afraid of them

When asked about the prospects of increased car-to-car communication, a majority of poll participants felt positively about burgeoning technology.
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Mercedes-Benz previews future BMW X6 rival in Concept Coupe SUV form ahead of Beijing

Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling a new Concept Coupe at the Beijing Motor Show later this month.
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Tesla Model S Convertible becomes a reality for 100 lucky Chinese buyers

Newport Convertible Engineering has been contracted to build 100 Tesla Model S convertibles for an unnamed Chinese investor.
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McLaren MP4-12C is dead. All hail the 650S!

McLaren confirmed today that the MP4-12C is no more. In its place, customers will receive a 650S model. Not a bad trade, I’d say.