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Ferrari J50

Ferrari transformed its 488 Spider into this stunning special edition

The Ferrari J50 is a special edition built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan. It's based on the 488 Spider.
Sideways Volkswagen Microbus racer screenshot

VW Microbus brings new meaning to the phrase ‘getting sideways’

This Volkswagen Microbus 24 Hours of LeMons racer may look like it's had an accident, but that's by design.
Aston Martin Vanquish S

Aston Martin’s Vanquish S is more powerful and more focused than its predecessor

The Aston Martin Vanquish S is a tweaked version of the Aston Martin Vanquish sports car, which is due for a redesign soon.
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

The 949HP LaFerrari returns to Paris, sans top, with the new Aperta

The Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. It's the long-awaited convertible version of the LaFerrari hybrid supercar.
Honda Civic Type R Prototype

Honda’s long-awaited next-gen Civic Type R is coming to Geneva

The Honda Civic Type R will appear in production-ready form at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show next month, and should hit the road this year.
Lightyear One solar car teaser

Dutch startup promises a solar car for around $130,000

The Lightyear One is a solar-powered car being pitched by a Dutch startup as a better alternative to regular electric cars.
Kreisel Evex 910e

Kreisel’s Evex 910e puts the heart of an EV in the body of a retro Porsche racer

The Kreisel Evex 910e is a replica of the classic Porsche 910 sports racer with an all-electric powertrain.
Subaru WRX STI Mt. Washington Hillclimb

Subaru conquers one of America’s oldest and toughest races

Subaru rally driver Travis Pastrana set a new record on the Mt. Washington Hill Climb, covering 7.6 miles in just over five minutes.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

Jeep adds two new models to the 2017 Grand Cherokee lineup

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup grows with new Trailhawk off-road and Summit luxury models. Both were unveiled at the 2016 New York Auto Show.
2017 24 Hours of Le Mans

Porsche kills its winning Le Mans program, will focus on Formula E instead

Porsche will join Formula E and kill its Le Mans LMP1 program, ending its winning streak at the iconic endurance race.
Cadillac DPi-V.R Daytona 2018

Car-breaking Daytona race proves that to finish first, first you must finish

The 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona left a lot of broken cars in its wake. After 24 hours of racing, Cadillac, Ford, and Lamborghini teams were popping the champagne.
Adam Lansing and his electric 1980 Toyota Celica

How a teenager made his own electric car from a junked Toyota Celica

After watching his older brother ask their parents for gas money, Adam Lansing hatched a plan to build his own electric car.
Audi R8 LMS GT4

Audi’s all-female race teams prepares to take the green flag

Audi drivers Ashley Freiberg and Gosia Rdest will compete together in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge race in Daytona, Florida.
2017 Nissan Juke Black Pearl Edition

Nissan’s 2017 Juke Black Pearl Edition shows off customization possibilities

The 2017 Nissan Juke Black Pearl Edition debuts next week at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, alongside the updated 2017 Nissan Versa Note.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Zenith Collection

Rolls-Royce sends off two-door Phantom with Zenith Collection special editions

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Zenith Collection sends off the Phantom Coupe and Drophead Coupe models, which will be discontinued later this year.
Acura ARX-05

Acura teams up with an old rival on new purpose-built ARX-05 race car

The Acura ARX-05 race car will compete against Cadillac, Mazda, and Nissan in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next year.
Hyundai Santa Fe Antarctic expedition

Giant tires and jet fuel helped this Hyundai Santa Fe cross Antarctica

A Hyundai Santa Fe crossed Antarctica in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Ernest Shackleton's expedition.
East Coast Defenders Project Viper

Looking for the ultimate off-roader? Get ready to write a big check

East Coast Defenders went all out on its latest customized Land Rover Defender, a beast known as Project Viper.
Blue Lightning electric Lotus Evora

Blue Lightning is an electric Lotus Evora that’s as quick as it is green

This Lotus Evora, called the Blue Lightning, is stuffed with a Tesla Model S drive unit and Chevrolet Volt battery pack.
Chevrolet Camaro GTR.4

The race-ready Camaro GT4.R lobs a new salvo of horsepower into the pony car war

The Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R is the latest Camaro race car. It's based on the recently unveiled Camaro ZL1 1LE.
Aston Martin Rapide S

Aston Martin’s RapidE electric car will be expensive and rare

The Aston Martin RapidE electric car is still a go, but Aston is scaling back its plans following LeEco's decision to leave the project.
IMSA RXR One Super Gran Turismo

If you unleash this tuned Mercedes, make sure your life insurance is paid up

This Mercedes-AMG GT S modified by German tuner IMSA produces a staggering 848 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
tesla-autopilot-model s

Tesla semi-autonomous system now available for free trial period

Tesla Autopilot semi-autonomous driving tech is now available for a one month free trial in cars equipped with the proper hardware.
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

Final Ferrari LaFerrari hybrid supercar sells for $9.9 million at auction

The final Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta will be auctioned off to benefit the Save the Children charity at Ferrari's Fiorano test track.
Volkswagen Beetle LSR

Meet the Volkswagen Beetle that can keep up with a Ferrari

The Volkswagen Beetle LSR is a modified Beetle that hit 205 mph over a flying mile at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Nissan Pathfinder, Rogue, Murano Winter Warrior concepts

Nissan’s Winter Warrior concepts take the fight to Mother Nature

Nissan unveiled three tracked Winter Warriors concepts at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, giving its crossovers a little more attitude.
Ferrari 488 Spider

Ferrari has big plans for its 70th birthday: 350 special-edition models

Ferrari will build 350 special-edition cars to celebrate its 70th anniversary -- 70 cars for each of its five current model lines.
Ariel Hipercar rendering

Forget the Tesla Roadster, Ariel’s Hipercar will have 1,180 hp

The Ariel Hipercar is a 1,180-horsepower electric sports car set to debut in 2019, with deliveries starting in 2020.
Maven Chevrolet Bolt EV

Will GM’s Maven Gig rental service make it easier to make a living behind the wheel?

Maven Gig is a new service from General Motors' mobility brand aimed at freelancers who use their cars for ridesharing and delivery services.
Wide shot of the Lexus RC F GT3 angled to the left

Stripped down and tuned up, the race-ready RC F GT3 is a wolf in Lexus clothing

Lexus turned its RC F coupe into a 500-horsepower, track-ready GT3 race car. Here’s how it did it, and how racing might improve your next car."
2017 Mini Cooper Hardtop

The retro-chic Mini Cooper will get a modern electric powertrain in 2019

Mini will launch its first all-electric model in 2019, based on the basic Mini Cooper Hardtop three-door hatchback.
Guntherwerks Porsche 911 400R

Guntherwerks turned this Porsche 911 into a very expensive work of art

The Guntherwerks Porsche 911 400R is a modified 993-generation Porsche 911 costing $525,000, with a limited run of 25 copies.
Land Rover Range Rover SV Coupe

Range Rover SV Coupe brings Land Rover’s flagship SUV full circle

The Land Rover Range Rover SV Coupe is the first production two-door Range Rover in decades. It debuts at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
Waymo fake city test

Atlanta is the latest testing ground for Waymo self-driving cars

Waymo is heading to Atlanta to test its self-driving cars. The Georgia city presents new challenges for the company's fleet of autonomous minivans.
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Toyota’s Tacoma TRD Pro off-roader is back, and ready to climb every mountain

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro marks the return of the most off-road-focused Tacoma model after a brief hiatus.
Rolls-Royce Sweptail

Rolls’ one-off Sweptail was built for one discerning (and wealthy) customer

The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is a one-off car created for a Rolls customer with very specific tastes, and very deep pockets.
McLaren P1 LM

Here’s what it takes to drive a McLaren P1 LM supercar at the limit

See the McLaren P1 LM cover the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb course in less than a minute in this onboard video.
McLaren 570S Spider

McLaren’s 570S Spider supercar drops its top just in time for summer

The McLaren 570S Spider convertible debuts June 29 at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and goes on sale later this year.