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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.
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.
carmakers announce android auto rollout plans in a honda civic

Five carmakers announce Android Auto rollout plans for 2015

Android Auto is Google's answer to Apple Carplay, and at the company's I/O developer conference carmakers announced plans to launch it in upcoming models.
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.
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.
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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.
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 Nissan Leaf

Hey guys, wait up! Nissan wants in on BMW-Tesla electric-car talks

Nissan may join the discussions between BMW and Tesla Motors on electric cars. The talks are reportedly focused on charging standards.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 completes all-electric Le Mans lap … but retires shortly after

The Nissan ZEOD RC achieved its maker's goal of an all-electric lap of the Le Mans circuit, but didn't last long after completing it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.