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Hurst Hemi Under Glass Plymouth Barracuda

Jay Leno walked away from this scary rollover crash

Jay Leno walked away from a rollover crash in the Hurst Hemi Under Glass Plymouth Barracuda stunt car. He was riding in the passenger seat.
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Cruze Diesel used illegal software on emissions tests

The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is the subject of class-action lawsuit alleging General Motors equipped it with a VW-like "defeat device."
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster

Aston Martin builds Vantage GT12 Roadster for one demanding customer

The Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster is a one-off convertible version of the Vantage GT12 commissioned by an Aston Martin customer.
Vuhl 05RR

Vuhl’s 05RR looks like a go-kart on steroids, and goes like one too

The Vuhl 05RR is a more extreme version of the Mexican Vuhl 05 that debuted three years ago. The RR boasts more power, and less weight.
McLaren P1 LM

Meet the ultimate version of McLaren’s P1 hybrid supercar

The McLaren P1 LM is a road-going version of the McLaren P1 GTR built by McLaren collaborator Lanzante for five wealthy customers.
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

Aston Martin’s striking Vanquish Zagato will go into limited production

Faraday Future

California DMV gives Faraday Future permission to test self-driving cars

Faraday Future will begin testing self-driving cars on public roads in California later this year. The company also applied to test cars in Michigan.
dodge viper to end production with special editions 25th anniversary limited edition vipers

Updated – Dodge launches five special editions to mark the end of the Viper

The Dodge Viper will end production this year, which happens to be its 25th anniversary. Dodge will usher the car out with five special editions.
BMW i battery storage system

Soon, you’ll be able to use BMW i3 batteries to power your house

BMW is launching a home energy storage system using the same batteries as its i3 electric car. It is the latest carmaker to enter the energy storage market.
Jaguar F-Type SVR Nürburgring taxi

Try not to lose your lunch riding in Jaguar's F-Type SVR around the Nürburgring

The Jaguar F-Type SVR is being pressed into service giving people rides around Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife, where F-Type development work was done.
Volkswagen

Volkswagen may cut 40 models across its many brands

Volkswagen may cut at least 40 models across its many brands in response to the diesel scandal, according to German business publication Handelsblatt.
Acura NSX EV Concept

Acura aims to conquer Pikes Peak with this NSX-based electric racer

The Acura NSX will morph into a four-motor electric race car for the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, as Acura debuts an "NSX-inspired EV concept."
Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio

217 mph with the top down? You can do it in Brabus’ 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio

Brabus claims its tuned version of the Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet is the world's fastest and most powerful four-seat convertible.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Anton Yelchin's Jeep may have been recalled for rollaway risk

Anton Yelchin died when he was trapped between his car and a brick mailbox pillar. His car may have been recalled for rollaway risk.
1966 Le Mans-winning Ford GT40

Meet the Ford GT40 that won Le Mans in 1966, and became a legend

The Ford GT40 that won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans was fully restored in time for the 50th anniversary of its legendary victory.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

Judge extends Volkswagen diesel settlement deadline

Volkswagen and U.S. regulators will get one more week to finalize the diesel settlement announced in April. The new deadline is June 28.
Chris Hoy and 2016 Nissan Le Mans car

British Olympian Chris Hoy trades his bicycle for a Nissan Le Mans race car

British Olympian Chris Hoy will race at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, driving a Nissan-powered LMP2-class prototype car.
MINI Vision Next 100

Vision Next 100 concept is a long way from MINI’s humble origins

The MINI Vision Next 100 is part of a series of Vision Next 100 concepts orchestrated by MINI parent BMW, and meant to showcase future technologies.
Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 (103EX)

The Rolls Royce of 2116 is an autonomous cocktail lounge on wheels

The Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 is an autonomous zero-emission concept car predicting the future of Rolls-Royce.
Audi 24 Hours of LeForza

While real racers battle at Le Mans, gamers compete in Audi’s ’24 Hours of LeForza’

Audi will host the "24 Hours of LeForza," a virtual endurance race on Forza Motorsport 6 to celebrate the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Mercedes-Benz S550e wireless charging

Mercedes’ S550e plug-in hybrid will soon be able to charge wirelessly

Mercedes-Benz will offer wireless charging as an option on the 2017 S550e plug-in hybrid, which is getting a mid-cycle refresh.
Volvo XC90

This plug-in hybrid SUV is the most powerful production Volvo ever

The Volvo XC90 T8 "Twin Engine" plug-in hybrid will get a Polestar upgrade package that boosts output to 421 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque.
Le Mans Ford 2016

Why the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans is such a big deal to Ford

Lamborghini Centenario North American debut

Lamborghini’s Centenario makes a rare public appearance in Los Angeles

The Lamborghini Centenario made its North American debut at a private event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
2017 Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso

Maserati’s 2017 Quattroporte tries to stay fresh with new look, more tech

The 2017 Maserati Quattroporte gets updated styling and more technology features, but is that enough to compete with the Germans?
2016 smart fortwo

Smart’s redesigned Fortwo Electric Drive will scoot into the Paris Motor Show

A redesigned Smart Fortwo Electric Drive will debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in coupe and convertible body styles, Smart parent Daimler says.
2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow

Let the sun shine in with Subaru’s luminescent 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow

The 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow is a special edition of the BRZ sports car that will be limited to 500 units. Yes, it really is yellow.
Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell

Mercedes jumps on the fuel cell bandwagon with the GLC F-Cell

The Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell is a prototype for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle Mercedes-Benz plans to put on sale next year.
fisker karma motion

Karma Automotive sets up shop in Michigan

Karma Automotive plans to set up an engineering and sales office in Troy, Michigan, as it works to restart production of the ex-Fisker Karma.
Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4²

Mercedes-Benz will bring the insane G-Class 4×4² to the US

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 4×4² is coming to the U.S. after being unveiled for the European market last year.
2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport

Infiniti may offer a Tesla-style autonomous system on future models

Infiniti wants to use the Q50 sedan's Direct Adaptive Steering system on other models to enable semi-autonomous driving.
tesla 75kwh battery pack already in model s updates front 34

Tesla introduces less-expensive Model S 60 and 60D variants

The Tesla Model S lineup is getting reshuffled with the return of the Model S 60, and a new all-wheel drive 60D variant.
Volvo S90 and V90 with Polestar Performance Optimization

Volvo S90 and V90 get mild performance upgrades, but more could be more on the way

Volvo will offer its Polestar Performance Optimization package on the new S90 sedan and V90 station wagon. Other upgrades may follow.
Toyota Plano, Texas, headquarters rendering

Toyota plans solar power system for new Texas HQ

Toyota plans to install a 7.75-megawatt solar power system at its new headquarters in Plano, Texas, with panels on the site's parking structures.