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Overfinch Range Rover Sport

Overfinch turns the Range Rover Sport into a two-ton track monster

The Overfinch Range Rover Sport is the latest tuned Land Rover to come out of the British tuner's shops. With 552 hp, it should be very sporty indeed.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Time to rob a bank: Lamborghini is taking orders for an Aventador SV

Lamborghini dealers in the U.K. are reportedly taking orders for an Aventador SV, a high-performance version of Lambo's flagship V12 supercar.
SCG 003 chassis

James Glickenhaus aims to beat Ferrari at its own game with the SCG 003

The SCG 003 is the first supercar commissioned by James Glickenhaus to be built from scratch, and it appears to be taking shape nicely.
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition

Get ready, sports car fans: The next Mazda MX-5 Miata is coming in September

The next-generation 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be unveiled simultaneously, in the U.S., Japan, and Spain on September 3, 2014.
MINI John Cooper Works Concept

Next MINI John Cooper Works could chase the GTI with 230 hp

The next MINI John Cooper Works could boast 230 horsepower, likely from the Cooper S' 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
2015 Hyundai Genesis "Empty Car Convoy"

Look Ma, no hands! Hyundai shows off safety systems with driverless stunt

The Hyundai "Empty Car Convoy" keeps going even after stunt drivers bail out of all but the lead 2015 Genesis sedan, thanks to smart tech.
2015 Ford Mustang

Will Ford build a hotrod Lincoln based on the 2015 Mustang?

The 2015 Ford Mustang would make a good foundation for a Lincoln model, and the company isn't ruling one out completely.
2014 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Despite the base car’s good looks, BMW won’t build an M4 Gran Coupe

A BMW M4 Gran Coupe isn't in the company's plans, and the current 2015 M3 sedan will likely provide a similar experience anyway.
Bentley SUV teaser

Range Rover not expensive enough? Bentley’s SUV will cost $220,000

The Bentley SUV could cost $220,000 when it goes on sale in 2017, solving the "problem" of less-expensive luxury SUVs.
2015 Saleen Mustang S302 teaser

Saleen turns its muscle car-tuning talents toward the 2015 Ford Mustang

The 2015 Saleen Mustang S302 will be among the first tuned versions of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang, with more aggressive styling and other upgrades.
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa Romeo may already be plotting a hotter 4C variant

The Alfa Romeo 4C may have just arrived in the U.S., but there's already talk of a more powerful version. Sound good to you?
Mazda Skyactiv diesel prototype at Watkins Glen International

From the race to the road: How Mazda puts its Skyactiv diesel tech to the test on the track

Mazda campaigns an LMP2 prototype in the Tudor United SportsCar Championship, powered by a road car's diesel engine.
mazda diesel prototype to compete in tudor united sportscar championship 2014

Mazda gears up for the Tudor United SportsCar Championship with a diesel prototype

The Mazda prototype for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship uses a version of the production 2.2-liter Skyactiv-D four-cylinder engine.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S550

Mercedes-Benz’s $1 million S-Class Pullman: World’s largest (and most expensive) sedan

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pullman could cost up to $1 million, and stretch more than foot longer than a Rolls-Royce Phantom.
nissan zeod rc green racer turns heads but can it turn quick lap times  featured image

Nissan ZEOD RC green racer turns heads, but can it turn quick lap times?

The Nissan ZEOD RC will contest the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans with a combination of gasoline and electric power.
McLaren 650S GT3

Put your chiropractor on speed dial. McLaren’s 650S GT3 is ready to take to the track

The McLaren 650S GT3 will replace the MP4-12C GT3 on the track, just as the stock 650S replaced the 12C on the road.
Mercedes-Benz with Nest

Heading home? Let Mercedes-Benz and Nest thermostats prep your house for arrival

Mercedes-Benz is the first carmaker to collaborate with Nest, creating a system that uses estimated arrival time to coordinate home heating.
2015 Audi A3 sportback e tron front motion

Audi’s regenerative suspension will put the ‘shock’ in shock absorber

Audi is reportedly working on a regenerative suspension system that can turn heat from shock absorber motion into electricity.
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR prototype

Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport SVR is gunning for the Porsche Cayenne

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR promises to be the most agile and performance-oriented production model ever to wear a Land Rover badge.
2015 Ferrari California T

Eco-friendly fury: Ferrari plans to cut emissions with turbocharged V8s and hybrid V12s

Ferrari hopes to reduce its emissions by 20 percent by 2021 through expanded use of turbocharging and hybrid powertrains.
2015 McLaren MSO 650S Spider

For those who always need to stand out, McLaren’s 650S MSO is a super-rare supercar

The 2015 McLaren MSO 650S Spider is a production version of the MSO Coupe Concept that toured China back in April.
Jaguar F-Type Project 7 Goodwood 2014

Jaguar’s F-Type Project 7 just might be the modern-day D-Type we’ve been waiting for

A Jaguar F-Type Project 7 will be unveiled by Jaguar Land Rover's Special Operations division at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
2015 Elemental RP1

Who needs windows? Elemental’s RP1 is a track toy that rolls with supercars

The Elemental RP1 is the latest purpose-built track car. Boasting an ultra-low 992-pound curb weight, it will debut at Goodwood this week.

Jaguar has a surprise planned for Goodwood 2014 … perhaps an F-TYPE R-S?

Jaguar Special Operations will get off to a quick start at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed with its first model, which could be an F-Type R-S.
jaguar land rover special operations 2014 f type coupe

Jaguar Land Rover’s “Special Operations” division doesn’t fight terrorists, but it will build you a cool car

Jaguar Land Rover is jumping on the bespoke-car bandwagon with its Special Operations division, which will oversee car personalization for customers.
Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is a GT-R from a sci-fi future

The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is the latest in a series of Vision Gran Turismo concepts created to celebrate the franchise's 15th anniversary.
Bentley Continental GT3-R

Bentley Continental GT3-R is the most hardcore Bentley road car ever

The Bentley Continental GT3-R is inspired by the Continental GT3 racer, and promises performance unlike anything ever seen in a Bentley road car.
2015 Dodge Challenger

Shaker hood, anyone? Dodge’s 2015 Challenger gets a new hood but stays absolutely retro

The 2015 Dodge Challenger arrives with minor visual changes, new tech options, and a range-topping 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker performance model.
Aston Martin Lagonda

The box is back: Next-gen Aston Martin Lagonda sedan reportedly in the works

The Aston Martin Lagonda is widely considered to be one of the worst cars ever made, yet the model may be in for a revival.
Ferrari F12 TRS

Inspired by the 1957 250 Testa Rossa, Ferrari’s one-off F12 TRS is one gorgeous ‘red head’

The Ferrari F12 TRS is a one-off version of the F12 Berlinetta created by the company's skunk works. Its outrageous styling was inspired by the 1957 250 TR.
Larte Design Mercedes-Benz GL black crystal

The ‘Black Crystal’ is a Russian-tuned Mercedes GL-Class fit for the KGB

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has been turned into a sinister, carbon-fiber clad cruiser by Russian tuner Larte Design, which will launch in the U.S. soon.
srt viper to wear old dodge racing livery again motorsports 2

SRT Viper racers shed their skin to reveal old Dodge racing livery

The SRT Viper is in the midst of a transition back to Dodge, and the first indication of that is the livery a pair of Viper GTS-R racers will wear.
Detroit Electric SP:01 test mule

‘World’s fastest production electric vehicle’, Detroit Electric’s SP:01, shows signs of life

The Detroit Electric SP:01 isn't dead yet. The company says this Lotus Elise-based plug-in is nearing the completion of "dynamic" testing in Europe.
Ferrari LaFerrari

Hold onto your hair, Ferrari may be planning a topless LaFerrari Spider

A Ferrari LaFerrari Spider is reportedly under consideration, alongside a track-focused XX variant. Both models would be extremely limited editions.

Look out Tesla: Detroit Electric unveils Lotus-based SP:01, ‘the world’s fastest electric car’

The Detroit Electric SP:01 is based on the Lotus Elise, but it beats the Elise-based Tesla Roadster Sport's top speed by 25 mph.
2015 Audi A7

The machines are coming … to rotate your tires. Audi uses robots to streamline servicing

Audi will deploy robots in select dealers that allow local technicians to converse with consultants from Audi Technical Assistance.
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

The car that started the 4-door coupe craze, Mercedes’ CLS-Class, gets a new face for 2015

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class was treated to a mid cycle refresh that included revised styling and additional connectivity and safety tech options.
2014 BMW M4 Coupe front left motion

2015 BMW M4 beats its predecessor with 7:52 Nurburgring lap

The 2015 BMW M4 reportedly completed a lap of the Nurburgring Nordschliefe in 7:52, handily beating the previous M3 coupe.