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2013 Cadillac SRX dashboard

2013 Cadillac SRX gets CUE and rear seat entertainment system

Cadillac's crossover gets the new control system from the XTS and ATS, along with some extra tech for rear seat passengers.
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2013 Dodge Dart Aero: 41 mpg for $20,090

The 2013 Dodge Dart Aero is a fuel economy-centered model like the Ford Focus SFE and Chevrolet Cruze Eco, but with more features.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible front three-quarter view

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: Top-down motoring in a retro package

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible gets the same styling and mechanical updates as the Beetle hardtop, including a miserly diesel engine.
Porsche Panamer Sport Turismo concept

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept: The Panamera gets a little uglier, and a little greener

The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept is a Panamera wagon with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Bentley Continental GT3 concept

Bentley Continental GT3 concept: Bentley takes its land yacht racing

The Bentley Continental GT3 concept marks Bentley's return to racing, although details on where and when it will race are scarce.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive front three-quarter motion view

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive: Mercedes-AMG’s most powerful car runs on batteries

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive has 740 hp, making it much more powerful than the gasoline SLS AMG GT, but it's not faster.
Chrysler plug-in hybrid test vehicles

Chrysler stops plug-in hybrid testing after batteries overheat

Chrysler is recalling its 132-vehicle test fleet because three Ram pickup trucks were damaged by overheated batteries.
Peugeot Onyx Megatrike concept

Peugeot Onyx Megatrike and Onyx Concept bicycle: A trike and a bike inspired by a supercar

The Peugeot Onyx Megatrike and Concept bicycle were designed to complement Peugeot's Onyx hybrid supercar concept.
2013 Jaguar F Type leak sports cars

2013 Jaguar F-Type revealed in leaked photo

The 2013 Jaguar F-Type features a more aggressive version of current Jag styling themes, covering an aluminum chassis and optional V8.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive: An EV from the people who brought you the first car

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is the first production EV to wear a Mercedes badge, and will go on sale in 2014.
McLaren P1 front three-quarter view

McLaren releases photos of its new supercar, the P1

The McLaren P1 supercar will debut at next week's Paris Motor Show and enter production late next year.
2013 Volvo C30 Polestar special edition

Volvo C30 Polestar: A (moderately) special edition with 250 hp

The Volvo C30 Polestar isn't as extreme as either of Volvo's Polestar concepts, and that seems like a bit of a letdown.
Smart forstars concept front three-quarter view

Smart forstars concept is a car and a movie projector

The Smart forstars concept features a hood-mounted projector and Bluetooth connectivity for playing movies off of smart phones.
Nissan Terra concept front three-quarter view

Nissan Terra concept: A green SUV, powered by hydrogen

The Nissan Terra is a mix of Leaf and Juke, with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.
2014 Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen GTI Carbon: VW adds lightness to a limited-edition hot hatch

The Volkswagen GTI Carbon will use carbon fiber and aluminum to achieve a sub-2,500 pound curb weight.
Mercedes-Benz B200 Natural Gas Drive cutaway view

2013 Mercedes-Benz B200 Natural Gas Drive to debut at Paris Motor Show

The Mercedes-Benz B200 Natural Gas Drive is exactly what it sounds like: A B-Class propelled by gas.
ZIL 4112-R

ZIL 4112-R: A Cold War relic resurrected

The ZIL 4112-R was designed for Soviet dictators, but now its maker wants to sell this limo to Russia's post-Cold War heads of state.
Hennessey VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe front three-quarter view

Hennessey turns a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe into a 1,200 hp monster

The Hennessey VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe has the power of a Bugatti Veyron, and its maker says it will go 242 mph.
2013 Land Rover Range Rover front three-quarter view

Land Rover adds fuel economy to the Range Rover’s resume with 2013 hybrid

The Range Rover hybrid is projected to get 45 mpg on the European cycle, and it won't be making the trip across the pond.
2013 Subaru BRZ front three-quarter view

Cheap speed: Best performance cars under $35,000

An exciting drive doesn't have to be expensive. Here are ten of the best performance cars around, all under $35,000.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to debut at Paris Motor Show

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the world's first production plug-in hybrid SUV, combining plug-in flexibility with SUV versatility.
McLaren F1 successor to debut at Paris Motor Show?

McLaren teases possible F1 successor

McLaren will unveil a new supercar at the Paris Motor Show, and it could be the successor to the legendary F1.
2013 Subaru Forester tS front three-quarter view

Subaru Forester tS takes Subaru performance in a new direction

The Subaru Forester tS applies tuning knowledge from the WRX STI to Subaru's small SUV.
Lada XRAY front three-quarter view

Lada XRAY concept: A Russian Evoque?

The Lada XRAY is an attempt by its maker to build cars with a more premium, luxurious feel.
Chevy-Volt

Chevy Volt sets monthly sales record in weeks before plant shutdown

The Chevy Volt had its best month ever in August, with 2,500 cars sold. GM will shut down the Volt's plant to retool for the 2014 Impala.
Nissan GT-R front three-quarter view

Next Nissan GT-R confirmed for 2018

Despite rumors of its demise, the next Nissan GT-R will arrive in 2018.
Trident Iceni Grand Tourer front three-quarter view

Trident Iceni Grand Tourer: A diesel-powered sports car from Britain

The Trident Iceni Grand Tourer will reportedly combine supercar performance with economy car mpg.
2013 Chevrolet Cruze RS front three-quarter view

GM invests $220 million in Ohio plants for 2015 Chevrolet Cruze production

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze will be redesigned inside and out, and should appear in the fall of 2014.
2013 Land Rover LR2

2013 Land Rover LR2: The Evoque’s sensible sibling

The 2013 Land Rover LR2 gets a more efficient engine and a technology upgrade, but lacks the style of its platform-mate, the Evoque.
Bentley Mulsanne Convertible Concept teaser image

Bentley Mulsanne Convertible Concept: A true land yacht

The Bentley Mulsanne Convertible Concept, a drop-top version of Bentley's flagship sedan, was inspired by classic cars, and powerboats.
BMW Zagato Roadster rear profile view

BMW Zagato Roadster: BMW’s Italian art project lets the sun shine in

The BMW Zagato Roadster is a follow-up to the stylish Zagato Coupé concept.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II Drophead Coupe commemorates 2012 London Olympics

Rolls-Royce rolls out special Phantom Series II Drophead Coupes for Olympic Closing Ceremony

Rolls-Royce's English White Phantom convertibles helped to close the 2012 London Olympics with style.
Suzuki S-Cross concept sketch

More than motorcycles: Suzuki S-Cross crossover concept to debut at Paris Motor Show

The Suzuki S-Cross concept, debuting at the Paris Motor Show, could inject some excitement into Suzuki's car line.
Lumma Design CLR 6 M BMW M6 front three quarter view

Lumma CLR 6 M: The BMW M6 gets a track suit

The Lumma CLR 6 M is a German tuner's take on BMW M6 sport coupe.
BMW Z3 roadster V12

BMW M’s lost V12-powered Z3 roadster revealed

This BMW Z3 V12 was built by the company's M division years ago.
2013 Honda Accord coupe front-three quarter view

2013 Honda Accord: Efficiency over emotion

The 2013 Honda Accord promises fuel efficiency, but delivers boring styling.
Dodge pulls out of NASCAR

Dodge will pull out of NASCAR after 2012

Dodge will withdraw from NASCAR after the 2012 season.
Nissan NV200 London taxi

New York’s “Taxi of Tomorrow” could be London’s, too

Nissan will sell its NV200 taxi in the U.K. as an alternative to London's ubiquitous black cabs.