Semi + jet engine = dragstrip fan favorite, torched signage
While spectators hoot and holler, the turbine-powered semi tractor gets the crowd warmed up by injecting some excess fuel into the jet engine's intake and then setting it alight as it exits.
Luxury speed: Bentley Continental GT V8 S targets the Rolls-Royce Wraith
Bentley cleverly counters the forthcoming Rolls-Royce Wraith with yet another variant of the Continental: the Continental GT V8 S.
Watching out when you aren’t: Infiniti’s and Mercedes’ car safety suites square off
Infiniti and Mercedes Benz both have extensive driver and vehicle safety suites, respectively called Safety Shield and Intelligent Drive. Which is better?
Don’t laugh: Chevrolet might make a hybrid Corvette
GM President says not to laugh at the idea of a hybrid Corvette.
Toyota reveals full details of its brilliant 420 horsepower Yaris Hybrid R drivetrain
Toyota has revealed the full facts on its Yaris Hybrid R powertrain, and it's both complex and brilliant, combining a gas engine and three electric motors.
Truly born from jets: Bulleta Motors RF22 was inspired by Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor
Bulleta has managed to squeeze a 3.5-liter V6 with a supercharger, which is good for 505hp and 410 pound-feet of torque for a 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds.
Potholes full of free juice? ZF introduces GenShock suspension tech that puts out electrical power
The GenShock-technology regenerative suspension will collect kinetic energy from uneven roadways to help power your car.
Tesla’s Elon Musk on the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf: Meh
How does Elon Musk see the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf? While he doesn't slam the cars as crap, he does call into question their performance and concepts.
Don’t diss the Prius: The iconic hybrid is set for a big update and 55mpg
The Prius could get a style makeover but don't count on it losing it's famous lines in the deal, but several other important updates could arrive.
The Volvo Coupe Concept vaporizes your memories of boxy mom cars, recalls P1800
As the intellectual successor to the Volvo P1800, the Volvo Coupe Concept moves Volvo into a brave new world of dynamic design.
Thinking about texting a friend that’s driving? You may be held liable if it results in a crash
A New Jersey appeals court ruling recently revealed that a remote texter can be held liable in the event that their text causes the recipient to crash.
Failed with Fisker but triumphed with Tesla, DoE to revive advanced vehicle loan program
Despite enduring great political scrutiny from the Republican Party, the DOE is reviving its Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program.
Name that tail light! Motor Recall iPhone app has you guessing car models at night
A new app for the iPhone called Motor Recall has self-proclaimed auto buffs testing their knowledge as they guess car models based on its front and rear lights.
Nissan pledges Autonomous Drive tech will be ready by 2020 and not just for rich people
Not only will it be available by 2020, but Nissan is pledging that its Autonomous Drive tech will be affordable for a wide spectrum of drivers.
Despite its elegant good looks, the Aston Martin DBC concept will remain a dream
The Aston Martin DBC concept may live on a computer but it's so good, it could just as easily roll out of the company's Gaydon, Warwickshire plant. The DBC possesses a unique quality all its own – no easy task when designing a concept car.
Try not to wince as a Land Rover Defender gets crushed by U.S. Customs
This Land Rover Defender met a nasty end at the hands of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The illegal import made it to Baltimore but no further.
Volvo is no longer vanilla – thanks to the C coupe concept
After Wallpaper tweeted a teaser picture of the Volvo C concept coupe ahead of its Frankfurt Auto Show premier, Volvo released three more teaser photos and a teaser design video.
Infiniti’s new Q30 concept already facing an identity crisis
Infiniti has teased the Q30 today, its latest concept car. The Q30 has the bodyline of a coupe, a hatch, and a crossover but does none particularly well.
Lack of funds causes permanent pit stop for New Jersey’s Formula One race
The Formula One New Jersey raced scheduled for 2014 was cancelled due to lack of funds, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says.
Edmunds puts the Corvette Stingray on a dyno and the results are in…
Unlike cars of the past, the C7 Stingray suffers from few parasitic drivetrain losses and makes 411 horsepower and 407 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheels.
Second time is not the charm as delays continue to plague Detroit Electric SP:01
Detroit Electric was supposed to put the Lotus Elise-based SP:01 into production this month, but it hasn't been able to find a place to build it.
Teslandia: Portland limo service adds Tesla Model S to luxury fleet
Tesla Trips, a new executive car company in Portland, has adopted the Tesla Model S as its latest get-around.
In fake commercial, Mercedes goes back in time to kill Hitler
Mercedes-Benz is not amused by a fake commercial produced by German film students, but the ad for its Collision Prevention Assist is going viral.
Will the Corvette Stingray spawn a new Cadillac XLR?
Could GM build a new range-topping Cadillac based upon the all-new C7 Corvette Stingray?
If we wish hard enough, will this rendering become the Chevrolet SS Coupe?
If all the stars align, this Holden Monaro concept rendering could become the Chevrolet SS coupe that we so desperately want.
Toyota could have a 256-horsepower FR-S ready by 2015
Scion fan boys have been clamoring over rumors surrounding a more powerful version of the FR-S for months.
Does Nissan have a GT-R-inspired Maxima in the pipeline?
Photos snapped at a Nissan event show the renderings of a sedan with bodylines stolen from the GT-R. Could it be the next-gen Maxima?
Dutch team nearly doubles Tesla Model S range by driving 388 miles on a single charge
A team in the Netherlands successfully drove a Tesla Model S 388 miles on a single charge.Though it’s not a world record, it stands to further legitimize the growing competency of EVs around the globe.
Luxury takes a back seat in VŪHL’s 05 production-bound track car
The VŪHL 05, a minimalist track day car similar to the KTM X-Bow and BAC Mono, will be built in Mexico City. Deliveries begin later this year.
Not so fast Tesla, NHTSA clarifies Model S crash test results
The Tesla Model S aced the NHTSA's battery of crash tests, but the government agency is taking issue with the carmaker's claim that it scored higher than 5.
5 big industries battery storage tech and solar power could change forever
Solar power and battery storage systems are beginning to emerge as a new way to power mobility. What other industries might benefit in the future?