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Spark-Renault SRT_01E

No helmet required: Racecar-maker Dallara plans lightweight sports car

Dallara is known for building winning racecars, but it plans to build a limited run of road-going sports cars starting in 2017.
Toyota FT-1 concept

Toyota’s new FT-1 concept variants have us seeing double

The Toyota FT-1 concept was a hit at January's Detroit Auto Show, and now Toyota is following it up with two new versions for Pebble Beach.
KiraVan

Disaster shelter? Mars rover? Nope, it’s an RV one man built for his daughter

The KiraVan is a custom-built expedition vehicle created by tech entrepreneur Bran Ferren. He'll use it to explore the world with his daughter, Kira.
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That’s not gone well: Reliability issues dampen Consumer Reports’ love for the Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S has received plenty of praise from Consumer Reports, but reliability issues are making the magazine less enthusiastic.
Dodge Challenger SRT Trans Am

It’s not all about quarter miles: Dodge takes the 2015 Challenger Trans Am racing

The Dodge Challenger was a legend in early 1970s Trans Am racing, and perhaps it will be again. It will return to the series this weekend.
Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo

Gotcha! Lamborghini’s Huracán Super Trofeo racer makes an early appearance

The Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo was spied a day before its official unveiling, which is no problem for racing fans.
Aston Martin DB9 Volante

Aston Martin plays the name game with its DB9 replacement

The Aston Martin DB9 is about to be replaced with an all-new model, but what will it be called?
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

A wicked 707 HP V8 makes the SRT Charger Hellcat the world’s most powerful sedan

The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is a 707-hp sedan that's perfect for taking the kids for a ride down the drag strip.
Audi Airomorph concept

Forget the rear spoiler, the Audi Airomorph changes shape to cheat the wind

The Audi Airomorph concept is the senior thesis of recent grad Eric Kim, and posits the future of endurance-racing cars.
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon revealed

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon is just as handsome and refined as its C-Class sedan sibling, but will this wagon make it to the United States?
2015 BMW i8 Concours d'Elegance Edition

BMW makes the i8 even rarer with one-off Concours d’Elegance Edition

The 2015 BMW i8 Concours d'Elegance Edition is a one-of-a-kind special edition built to be auctioned off at its namesake Pebble Beach Concours.
2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit

Dodge’s 2015 Charger Pursuit looks so mean, we don’t even miss the Crown Vic

The 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit gets the same refresh as the rest of the 2015 Charger lineup, with a new face that looks just intimidating as before.
2015 McLaren 650S Sprint

2015 McLaren 650S Sprint promises to be less backbreaking than the hardcore GT3

The 2015 McLaren 650S Sprint is a second racing version of the 650S supercar that's not quite as hardcore as the current 650S GT3.
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR

Land Rover’s 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR: fastest, most powerful Land Rover … ever

The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is the fastest and most powerful production Land Rover ever. It also holds a Nurburgring lap record.
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Hands on with General Motors’ OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot

OnStar 4G LTE brings increased connectivity to GM cars, but can it really help smartphones find a place on the dashboard?
2015 Chevrolet Suburban

Big SUV Brawl: 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2014 Chevrolet Suburban

The 2015 Chevrolet Suburban features a number of refinements, including sleeker styling and a dollop of technology, but how does it compare to the '14?
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Land Rover’s Discovery Sport will emerge from the woods September 3

The Land Rover Discovery Sport small SUV will be unveiled September 3, ahead of an official debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October.
Cadillac Elmiraj concept

Look out Mercedes: Cadillac’s Elmiraj-inspired LTS flagship is coming to the 2015 NY Auto Show

The Cadillac LTS flagship sedan will restore the GM brand's prestige among luxury automakers when it arrives in New York next April.
McLaren P1 GTR design concept

McLaren’s snarling P1 GTR has exhaust tips like battleship cannons

The McLaren P1 GTR track car will debut in concept form at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and start production sometime next year.
Maserati Alfieri concept

Maserati Alfieri concept will mingle with the classics at Pebble Beach

The Maserati Alfieri concept from the 2014 Geneva Motor show will make its North American debut at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance.
BMW Vision Future Luxury concept

BMW’s Vision Future Luxury concept brings tomorrow’s tech to Pebble Beach

The BMW Vision Future Luxury concept will make its North American debut at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Bugatti’s Veyron successor could be a 286-mph hybrid … you’re welcome, polar bears

Bugatti Veyron production may be winding down, but a model to replace it is reportedly in the works. The new car could be a hybrid, but with 1,479 hp.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard

Mercedes-Benz releases all the bulletproof details on its grenade-proof S600 Guard

The Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard is an armored version of the flagship S600 ready for the world's trouble spots.
2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith

Rolls-Royce announces a new model and, no, it’s not an SUV

Rolls-Royce confirmed that it is developing a new model, due in 2016. It will be a convertible, possibly a third iteration of the Ghost/Wraith platform.
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Artificial Intelligence could be ‘worse than nukes,’ Tesla CEO Elon Musk says

Elon Musk expressed concern over the development of artificial intelligence in a pair of tweets.
Mercedes S600 Guard

Got enemies? Mercedes’ grenade-proof S600 Guard may be the safest ride to work

The Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard is an armored version of Mercedes' flagship S600 sedan that can withstand grenades and small-arms fire.
Fiat 500 M1 Turbo Tallini Competizione

Road Race Motorsports’ Fiat 500 was created to conquer the Lotus Exige on the track

The Fiat 500 can be fun to drive, but it's known for being cute, not overtly sporty. Road Race Motorsports hopes to change that with this tuned version.
Icon Helios

Icon’s Helios is an aviation-inspired, Tesla-powered flight of fancy

The Icon Helios is a concept inspired by vintage aviation design, but with a modern Tesla electric powertrain underneath.
2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS leaked patent image

2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS looks mean in leaked patent images

The 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS shows off its aggressive aerodynamics package in leaked patent images. It may be the most hardcore 991 911 yet.
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Think the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 is fast? Get ready for the GT3 RS

The next Porsche 911 GT3 RS will reportedly generate 50 percent more downforce than the standard GT3, and shed a few pounds.
Ferrari 458 Spider configurator

A quick way to lose 2 hours of your life: Ferrari’s 458 Spider online configurator is live

The Ferrari 458 Spider is one of the most desirable cars around. For those who can't afford one, the online configurator is a good way to dream.
2014 Infinti Q50 front three quarter

2013 Detroit Auto Show: 2014 Infiniti Q50 rolls into Detroit with new tech, same Infiniti style

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 features a new name and new tech, but it keeps the G37's good looks and powerful 3.7-liter V6.
Lexus RC F vs the BMW M4

Lexus RC F vs. BMW M4: Which luxury hotrod belongs in your heated garage?

The BMW M4 inherits the M3 coupe's crown, but it will have a challenger in the form of the Lexus RC F. Which will come out on top?
LIT Motors C1

Half EV, half motorcycle, LIT Motors’ C1 is two-wheeled EV you can’t flip – UPDATE

The LIT Motors C1 combines the footprint and maneuverability of a motorcycle with the all-weather capability of a car. Will it catch on?
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Will a turbo V6 replace a V8 in the next Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class?

The next Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG model will ditch the current car's 6.3-liter V8 for something smaller, possibly a turbocharged V6.
2015 Jaguar XE

Jaguar says the 2016 XE will be its most fuel efficient model ever

The 2016 Jaguar XE will be the company's most fuel efficient model ever, thanks to a mostly-aluminum chassis and new engines.
2015 Ferrari California T

Watch out, Audi: Ferrari wants an electric turbo of its own

Ferrari is reportedly working on an electric turbocharger, to be teamed with a supercharger on a new sports-car engine.
2015 Cadillac ATS coupe

Cadillac cuts cords with wireless Powermat charging in the 2015 ATS

The 2015 Cadillac ATS coupe and sedan will be offered with Powermat wireless charging, timed nicely with the launch of OnStar 4G LTE in those models.