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2014 Acura ILX gets a sophomore year tech upgrade, still needs help

The 2014 Acura ILX will get a few new additions to its options list after just one year on the market.

Another new Porsche 911 is on the way, this time it’s the 552 hp GT2

The Porsche 911 GT2 will follow the 911 GT3 and 911 Turbo in the redesign cycle, boasting the Turbo's new engine and rear-wheel drive.

No ordinary Camry: 1967 Toyota 2000GT sells for $1.16 million at auction

The Toyota 2000GT sold at a recent RM Auctions event set a record for a car from an Asian manufacturer.
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Cisco study: Many car buyers and owners will trade away really personal data to save money, avoid salespeople

A new study by Cisco Systems claims car buyers would prefer a technologically-infused buying experience, and would share personal data for savings.

Relive racing glory with the Bentley Continental and Mulsanne Le Mans Limited Editions

Bentley will celebrate its six Le Mans victories with these special edition models, although they don't include any performance modifications.

With R18-inspired A1 hatchback, Audi tries to connect the two extremes of its lineup

An Audi A1 with a new appearance package will pay tribute to the German brand's all-conquering R18 Le Mans prototype.

Car making a weird noise? New portable ‘sound camera’ can help spot the cause

The SeeSV-S205 "sound camera" works like a thermal imager, but with noises. It reads sound distribution to pinpoint mystery squeaks and rattles in cars.

2013 Nissan Leaf is an IIHS Top Safety Pick (again)

The 2013 Nissan Leaf garnered an IIHS Top Safety Pick rating for the third year in a row.

Aston Martin begins talks with Daimler on engine supply deal

Aston Martin seeks to lower costs by partnering with a larger carmaker for supplies.

Tesla Model S coupe looks great but, sadly, it’s not real

This Tesla Model S coupe exists only as a digital rendering, but that doesn't make it any less handsome.

VW Golf will get a carbon fiber roof; is carbon fiber finally going mainstream?

The Volkswagen Golf will be offered with an optional carbon fiber roof in the near future, bringing the material closer to the mainstream.

SEAT shocks with sporty, 330hp VW Leon Cup Racer show car

The SEAT Leon Cup Racer is exactly what it sounds like: a racing version of the Spanish brand's five-door hatchback that will be available to private teams.

V8-powered Destino looks to rise from Fisker’s ashes

The VL Destino, a Fisker Karma with a 6.2-liter V8, will go into production whether Fisker stays in business or not.

With 503 hp, the Design Vision GTI concept awakens the Volkswagen nerd in us all

The Volkswagen Design Vision GTI boasts 503 horsepower and a 186 mph top speed, but that's what fans at the annual Worthersee festival expect.

Coda Automotive, the ‘anti-Tesla,’ files for bankruptcy, returns focus to battery biz

Coda Automotive, maker of a minimalist electric sedan, is shuttering its automotive division after roughly one year of sales.

Alfa apocalypse now: Alfa Romeo confirms plans to build its own version of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee

Alfa Romeo confirmed that it will build an SUV, and that it will be based on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

Can your Chevy Volt fly? Terrafugia announces TF-X plug-in hybrid flying car

Terrafugia appears to be stepping up its flying car game, but the TF-X isn't anywhere near production ready.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S: the iconic 911 gets a high-tech makeover

The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo moves to the new 991 chassis, gaining more powerful boxer engines and numerous gadgets in the process.

Tune in: Ford offers ad-free Pandora, but only until December 31

Ford will offer an ad-free version of Pandora through its Sync AppLink until the end of the year.

General Motors signs ‘Climate Declaration’: ‘We want to be a change agent in the auto industry’

General Motors is the first carmaker to sign the Climate Declaration, acknowledging that addressing climate change makes business sense, created by Ceres.

Changing gears: Next Porsche 911 Turbo won’t have a manual transmission

The next Porsche 911 Turbo will only be offered with a PDK dual-clutch transmission, continuing the trend started by the 991 GT3.

Nissan GT-R Nismo: This ultimate GT-R will be a track monster

The Nissan GT-R Nismo will be the fastest-ever version of the car known as "Godzilla," and will challenge the Nurburgring lap record.

VIDEO: McLaren P1 testing in the Arctic Circle has us hot and bothered

The McLaren P1 is in Sweden for some cold weather testing and final tweaks before the first cars are delivered to customers.

Is this the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been inadvertently revealed in a leaked photo.

Ohio State University and Venturi build the world’s most powerful EV and (maybe) the world’s fastest

The Venturi VBB-3 will attempt to set a world EV speed record of 435 mph in 2014, and will use 3,000 hp to do it.

Tesla claims its revamped warranty and service program is the ‘world’s best,’ even if you brick your car

Tesla Motors is making Model S ownership cheaper and less fraught with anxiety, thanks to some critical changes.

Gas pains: Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid owners sue carmaker over lofty mpg claims

Ford hybrid owners are suing Dearborn, claiming the company's mpg figures don't hold up in the real world.

Drivers, start your checkbooks: Chevrolet hot hot Corvette Stingray starts at $52K, goes up to $73K

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's base price will be $51,995 for the coupe and $56,995 for the convertible.

Will the entry-level Jaguar’s ‘off-center’ styling outshine the BMW 3 Series?

Jaguar is preparing an entry-level luxury sedan to take on the BMW 3 Series, and its main weapon will be good looks.

Mini-sized EV range face-off: How does the little Chevy Spark EV’s 119 MPGe combined rating stack up?

The Chevrolet Spark EV received an official rating of 119 MPGe combined by the EPA, with an 82-mile range.

Audi’s TT ‘ultra quattro’ Concept car is ultra lightweight – and ultra cool

The Audi TT ultra quattro concept is a lightweight version of the TTS created for the annual car show at Wörthersee, Austria.

Very, very lean machine: Toyota ME.WE Concept is an electric ‘anti-excess’ vehicle

The Toyota ME.WE Concept was designed to be as basic and environmentally friendly as possible, but that doesn't make it very desirable.

Renault Twizy Renault Sport F1: Funny-looking EV show car packs some serious Formula One tech

The Renault Twizy Renault Sport F1 is a tiny city car that's been given a dose of Formula One technology.

Detroit Electric partners with Geely to develop EVs for the Chinese market

Detroit Electric will develop an electric powertrain for the Emgrand EC7-EV, a midsize sedan produced by China's Geely Automobile Group

A good thing: Performance car engines are getting smaller while technology is pumping up the power output

Performance cars are getting more efficient as their engines lose cubic inches but gain technology.

Syrena Sport: Polish sports car pays tribute to a classic, is really a Nissan 370Z in fancier duds

The Syrena Sport revives the name of a one-off prototype built by Polish carmaker FSO in 1957.

NHTSA drafts guidelines to minimize distracted driving, but carmakers don’t have to follow them

Distracted driving is becoming more of an issue as cars become more like smartphones, but will voluntary guidelines cure the problem?

Shanghai Auto Show: Acura Concept SUV-X previews future compact (tiny?) crossover

At the Shanghai Auto Show, Acura debuted the SUV-X, a concept version of an upcoming compact crossover.