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DeLorean hovercraft by Matthew Riese

It may not be a time machine, but this DeLorean hovercraft is pretty impressive

A DeLorean hovercraft was built by one very dedicated fabricator and funded through Kickstarter. It's fully functional, although the DeLorean body is fake.
Local Motors Rally Fighter

Local Motors LITECAR Challenge: ‘Adding lightness,’ improving fuel efficiency

Local Motors hopes its LITECAR Challenge will spur development of new ways to reduce vehicle weight, which would significantly improve fuel economy.

Frankfurt 2013: Lamborghini preparing Gallardo replacement for debut

Lamborghini is prepping a replacement for its entry level supercar, with the same V10 engine and a lightweight carbon fiber body.
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa Romeo reportedly ready to drop the top on the 4C at the Detroit Auto Show

Alfa Romeo will have something to unveil at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, according to a cryptic blog post from parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
2015 Ford Mustang

Get more power out of your EcoBoost engine with Ford’s handheld programmer

Ford Racing will let customers tune their EcoBoost engines without voiding warranties with a handheld programmer that can change different settings.
2016 Acura NSX teaser

Finally! 2016 Acura’s second-gen NSX supercar confirmed for 2015 Detroit debut

The 2016 Acura NSX will appear in production guise in a few weeks at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Will it live up to the hype?
Ford Sync AppLink Life360 Drive Mode

Ford’s Sync AppLink gains Life360 and AccuWeather apps

Ford Sync Life360 and AccuWeather apps will debut at CES next week in Las Vegas, adding more features to Ford's newly-updated infotainment system.
Shelby Cobra 427 50th anniversary edition

Shelby keeps the party going with a 50th anniversary 427 Cobra

The Shelby Cobra 427 50th anniversary edition is the latest special-edition model for the Cobra's drawn-out 50th birthday celebration.
Bugatti Veyron Legend Meo Constantini

Bugatti is down to its last eight Veyrons

The Bugatti Veyron is set to roll off into the pages of history, with just eight cars left in its production run. A successor is already in the works.
Volkswagen LogBox and Race App

Volkswagen LogBox and Race App data-recording system launches in Germany

The Volkswagen LogBox and Race App system joins a growing list of data-acqusition systems for drivers without racing licenses.
2015 McLaren 650S

McLaren’s ‘entry-level’ Sports Series is set to take a bite out of the Big Apple

The McLaren Sports Series will reportedly debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show in April, and go on sale before the end of the year.
Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept

Mazda’s Le Mans-inspired LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed

The Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept is inspired by the company's 787B rotary-engined racer, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991.
Tesla Model X rear

Magnificent seven: The 2016 model-year cars we can’t wait to drive

Here are the 2016 model cars that will make a big impact next year. From supercars to luxury vehicles, these are the cars we're looking forward to.
2016 Cadillac CTS-V

Watch Cadillac’s 640-hp 2016 CTS-V do a burnout in a derelict building

The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V struts its stuff with a burnout in a derelict building. The 640-horsepower sedan will be unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
Puritalia 427

Just don’t call it a Miata: Puritalia’s 427 is the Italian Shelby Cobra

The Puritalia 427 may be a product of Italy, but its styling and muscular V8 recall the classic American Shelby Cobra.
2013 Fiat Abarth Cabrio logo

Instead of an Alfa Spider, the Mazda MX-5 could morph into a new Abarth

A new Abarth model could be based on the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was supposed to form the basis for the next Alfa Spider.
Google self-driving car "real build" prototype

Google’s self-driving car rolls past concept stage and toward public streets

The Google self-driving car project is advancing with a new, fully-functional version of the prototype it unveiled earlier this year.
everything need know 2015 ford mustang teaser

Everything you need to know about the 2015 Ford Mustang – UPDATE

The 2015 Ford Mustang is coming soon. Here's a roundup of the key features and the vial gossip surrounding this American automotive icon.
2015 Ford Mustang

Get over 600 hp out of your 2015 Ford Mustang with the new Roush supercharger kit

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT will be available with up to 600 horsepower, thanks to a Roush-developed supercharger kit available through dealers.
Cadillac rearview mirror with streaming video

Cadillac debuts streaming-video rearview mirror for 2016 CT6

The 2016 Cadillac CT6 will feature a rearview mirror with streaming video for unobstructed visibility while backup up.
Lamborghini Aventador Pirelli Edition

Lamborghini’s Aventador Pirelli Edition gets unique styling and – yes – Pirelli tires

The Lamborghini Aventador Pirelli Edition commemorates Lamborghini's longtime relationship with tire maker Pirelli.
2015 Audi RS 5 Coupe Sport edition

Audi spruces up its RS 5 Coupe with limited-run Sport edition

The 2015 Audi RS 5 Coupe Sport edition gets unique exterior and interior touches and a limited production run to distinguish it from regular models.
Lotus Evora

Lotus needs a hit, but will it get one from an Evora-based crossover?

The Lotus Evora sports car could soon morph into a family of models, including a rear-wheel drive crossover.
Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo

Infiniti mixes luxury and performance with its Vision Gran Turismo concept

The Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo joins a series of virtual concept cars created specifically for Gran Turismo 6.
bmw to show self parking car tech at ces 2015 remote valet assistant

Can’t find a spot? Let the car do it. BMW turns an i3 into a valet for CES 2015

The BMW Remote Valet Parking Assistant is a prototype system that allows a car to drive itself through a multi-story garage with no one inside.
Hennessey VelociRaptor 2015 Ford F-150

Hennessey VelociRaptor boosts the 2015 Ford F-150 to over 600 hp

The Hennessey VelociRaptor upgrade returns for the 2015 Ford F-150, filling the gap left by the departed SVT Raptor performance truck.
2015 Volvo XC90

Volvo may swap auto shows for online sales and more digital marketing

Volvo plans to start selling cars online and focus more on digital marketing, while curtailing its presence at international auto shows.
Aston Martin DB10

James Bond’s new ride won’t be sold to customers

The Aston Martin DB10 built for the James Bond film Spectre won't be sold to customers. All 10 cars will be built for filming only.
Jaguar Land Rover 360 Virtual Urban Windscreen

Jaguar Land Rover unveils 360 Virtual Urban Windscreen with ‘transparent’ pillars

Jaguar Land Rover unveiled its "360 Virtual Urban Windscreen," which includes reality-augmenting features like "transparent pillars."
Aston Martin Works 60th Anniversary Vanquish

Flashy Works 60th Anniversary Vanquish celebrates six decades of Aston Martin’s factory

The Aston Martin Works 60th Anniversary Vanquish commemorates 60 year of Aston Martin's Newport-Pagnell Works with some special details.

With class in session, automakers finally get their social media report card

Car companies are using Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Pinterest as marketing tools, but do they know what they're doing? A new report rates their likability.
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Ford Performance confirms Focus RS as part of 12-model blitz

A new Ford Focus RS will be among 12 new performance models Ford plans to launch between now and 2020.
Porsche 918 Spyder

As the 918 Spyder sells out, Porsche hints at a successor

The Porsche 918 Spyder has finally sold out, with all 918 examples of the hybrid supercar spoken for. Porsche is thinking about a successor.
2015 BMW M6

2015 BMW 6 Series gets updated styling, M6 still as menacing as ever

The 2015 BMW 6 Series arrives with updated styling and a few more items on the equipment list. The three body styles and raucous M6 model return.
2016 Mercedes GLE Coupe

Mercedes’ swoopy, deceptively named GLE Coupe targets BMW’s X6

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is the carmaker's answer to the BMW X6, featuring sleeker styling on an existing SUV platform.
MINI John Cooper Works

MINI John Cooper Works revealed well ahead of 2015 Detroit Auto Show

The next MINI John Cooper Works will be unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in January, and promises to raise the MINI performance bar.
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S-Class-based ‘Mercedes-Maybach’ confirmed, SUV lineup nomenclature shifted

Maybach will return as a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, with a long-rumored super sedan based on the current S-Class.
chrysler pentastar v6 to get turbocharging and direct injection for better gas mileage  with cover

Chrysler’s ubiquitous Pentastar V6 set for an upgrade with turbos and direct injection

The Chrysler Pentastar V6 could get upgraded with turbocharging and direct injection to meet tightening global fuel-econmy standards.