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SSC Tuatara

Bugatti Veyron-rivalling SSC Tuatara supercar will be built in Washington state

The SSC Tuatara is set to challenge the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and Hennessey Venom GT, but first SSC needs to find a place to build it.
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with Stealth Pack

Even with the new Stealth Pack, the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is anything but subtle

The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a standout SUV, even with the new Stealth Pack. You won't be flying under the radar with this one.
1995 Mazda RX-7

Rotary fans rejoice: New Mazda RX-7 could use the next Miata’s platform

A new Mazda RX-7 is reportedly in development, with a target launch date of 2017. The revived rotary sports car could use the next-fen Miata's platform.
Nissan ZEOD RC

Nissan ZEOD RC achieves a silent speed record at Le Mans

The Nissan ZEOD RC achieved the fastest speed on electric power ever recorded at Le Mans during a qualifying session.
2015 Land Rover LR4

2015 Land Rover LR4 brings civilization to the wilderness with new smartphone connectivity feature

The 2015 Land Rover LR4 gets a few updates after a significant 2014 refresh. Chief among them is the Land Rover InControl Apps connectivity feature.
bmw and tesla executives discuss ways to promote electric cars model s white

BMW and Tesla executives meet to discuss electric-car strategy

BWM and Tesla executives met Wednesday to discuss electric cars, and may have talked about BMW's use of Tesla's Supercharger fast-charging stations.
1995 McLaren F1 GTR

McLaren P1 GTR puts LaFerrari on notice with 986 hp

The Mclaren P1 GTR revives the name of the Le Mans-winning F1 GTR, and promises even more extreme performance than the road-going standard P1.
Oullim Spirra EV

Will South Korea’s Oullim Spirra be a suitable Tesla Roadster replacement?

The Oullim Spirra is a South Korean sports car set to launch in Europe this year. A group of businesspeople want to build an electric version.
2013 Porsche Boxster S

Is Porsche working on a little brother for the Boxster?

Porsche is once again mulling a sports car that's smaller than the Boxster, a new report says. The 718 would be lighter and less luxurious too.
1992 Subaru SVX

Hybrid Subaru SVX successor may be in the works, but will it be as radical?

The Subaru SVX was one of the most unusual sports cars of the 1990s, but it could make a comeback in 2017 with a hybrid powertrain.
Loic Duval crash during 2014 Le Mans practice

Audi driver escapes major Le Mans crash with minor injuries

Le Mans qualifying was halted yesterday after several accidents, including a major crash involving the number 1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro prototype.
2014 Lotus P1/01

Maybe next year: Lotus racer misses 2014 Le Mans start

The Lotus LMP1 race car will be displayed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, but delays forced the team to withdraw from the race.
nissan zeod rc green racer turns heads but can it turn quick lap times front

Two gamers will pilot the Nissan ZEOD RC into history at Le Mans

The Nissan ZEOD RC will be driven by a pair of gamers-turned-racers from Nissan's GT Academy program, and will demonstrate green technology.
Batman Tumbler replica by Team Galag

Dark Knight stalls: Batman Tumbler replica barred from Gumball 3000

A Batman Tumbler replica will miss this year's Gumball 3000 rally because of numerous quality issues. It looks like the Joker wins this time.
Nissan concept car teaser

Could this swoopy Nissan concept car preview the next GT-R?

Nissan will unveil a new sports car concept next week. While it's likely connected with the Gran Turismo game franchise, it could preview the next GT-R.
2015 BMW Individual 6 Series Gran Coupe Bang & Olufsen Edition

BMW’s Bang & Olufsen Edition 6 Series combines horsepower and high-end sound

The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe gets an audio upgrade with a new Bang & Olufsen special-edition model, which is limited to just 110 units.
Porsche 911 Carrera S Martini Racing Edition

Porsche relives past Le Mans glory with 911 Carrera S Martini Racing Edition

The Porsche 911 Carrera S Martini Racing Edition celebrates the German carmaker's past racing exploits with a classic livery from the 1970s.
renault alpine sports car project continues without caterham 2012 a110 50 concept

Anglo-French alliance ends as Renault takes full control of Alpine sports car

The Renault Alpine sports car is still on track for a 2016 launch, but British partner Caterham is now out of the picture.
2013 Scion FR-S

Toyota says ‘no’ to a Scion FR-S hybrid

A Scion FR-S hybrid isn't in the cards, according to Toyota. While the Japanese carmaker could build one, it wouldn't have a solid business case.
ATS 2500 GT

Even with a 4-cylinder, the ATS 2500 GT is worthy of its Italian sports car lineage

The ATS 2500 GT is the latest product from the revived Italian sports-car maker. It bears the name of ATS's first model, which was launched in 1963.
Brabus Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Brabus builds a 394-HP Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG everyone can appreciate

The Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG is the latest Mercedes model to benefit from some Brabus tuning. The modded crossover makes 394 horsepower.
dubai police shows off its supercar fleet in new video bugatti veyron

Watch the world’s fastest (and coolest) police cars on the roads of Dubai

The Dubai Police is known for its impressive fleet of supercars. Reportedly worth $6.5 million, it includes a Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari FF, and others.
audi welcomes porsche back to le mans with new video welcome

Smokescreen! Audi welcomes Porsche back to Le Mans with new video

The 24 Hours of Le Mans will feature cars from Audi and Porsche in the top LMP1 class. One VW Group property sent the other a "welcome back" message.
2015 BMW X6

2015 BMW X6 gets new tech options, retains ‘coupe’ styling

The 2015 BMW X6 may look similar to the 2014 model, but it benefits from several upgrades and a raft of new styling and technology options.
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Chevy’s 2015 Corvette Z06 makes 650 HP, overpowering McLaren 650S and Viper

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the most powerful GM production car ever. With 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque it's sure to scare a few supercars.
next nissan gt r could be influenced by le mans racing program 2015

Nissan’s Le Mans racer could influence the next-gen GT-R

The next Nissan GT-R could be influenced by the Japanese carmaker's upcoming Le Mans racer, which also wears the GT-R badge.
2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door

The MINI line continues to grow with the 2015 Cooper Hardtop 4 door

The 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door adds a bit more practicality to the redesigned MINI Cooper lineup with a rear seat that may be suitable for humans.
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2014 Chevrolet Tahoe versus 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe brings more style and technology to the big-SUV game, but how does it compare to the 2014 Tahoe?
Ariel Atom PL 3.5R police car

Ariel’s Atom police car will haunt the nightmares of speeders

An Ariel Atom police car was unveiled as part of a motorcycle-safety campaign in Ariel's home region of Somerset, England.
Spyker B6 Venator production version

Spyker’s B6 Venator keeps the concept’s Steampunk styling

The Spyker B6 Venator is the latest supercar from this zany Dutch carmaker, and it appears to have made the transition from concept to production intact.
2013 Porsche Boxster

Porsche’s new four-cylinder engines herald a brave new world of performance downsizing

Porsche's new line of four-cylinder engines will feature turbocharging, direct injection, and up to 360 hp when they arrive in showrooms in the near future.
2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution III

Mitsubishi attacks Pikes Peak with 603-HP electric racer

The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution III builds on the success of last year's i-MiEV Pikes Peak racer with 603 horsepower and improved all-wheel drive.
Liberty Electric Cars Deliver

Liberty Electric Cars Deliver is an electric van that looks like a discarded sci-fi prop

The Liberty Electric Cars Deliver is an electric-van prototype that could help grow the electric commercial-vehicle segment, assuming it gets built.
2015 Audi RS 7

Audi’s slope-back luxury powerhouse, the RS 7, gets a facelift for 2015

The 2015 Audi RS 7 features the same 560-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 as the 2014 model, and essentially the same styling.
Ford Adaptive Steering

Is Ford’s adaptive steering a helping hand, or a robotic menace?

A Ford adaptive steering system will launch on certain models within the next year. The system uses an actuator to vary steering ratios.
mclaren could go all hybrid within 10 years p1 6

Going green: McLaren’s supercar lineup could be all-hybrid within 10 years

The McLaren P1 is an awesome hybrid supercar, and its technology might trickle down to other cars in the lineup as McLaren seeks to go all hybrid.
NEVS Saab 9-3

Saab production stops as NEVS encounters financial trouble

Saab production in Trollhattan Sweden will halt for four weeks while owner National Electric Vehicle Sweden sorts out a cash-flow problem.

Subaru’s first hybrid, based on the XV Crosstrek, gives greenies a warm, fuzzy feeling

The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is the Japanese manufacturer's first production hybrid.