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Despite downsizing to V6 engines, Jaguar isn’t ready to euthanize its V8s just yet

In the face of increasingly stringent fuel economy standards, Jaguar is contemplating the future of its drivetrains.

Stare all you want: Lamborghini Veneno going topless with $4.4M roadster version

Lamborghini CEO confirms that the Italian supercar maker will be building nine examples of the Veneno Roadster.
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Ferrari rumored to follow up LaFerrari hypercar with … more hybrids!

Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo says Maranello won't build any EVs, but it will build more hybrids like the $1 million, 951 hp LaFerrari.

Range Rover and Range Rover Sport diesel hybrids to address EV range anxiety one mile at a time – literally

The Range Rover hybrid and Range Rover Sport hybrid feature diesel-electric power trains and, Land Rover says, its signature off-road capability.

Frankfurt 2013: Forget about fun, BMW’s Concept X5 eDrive plug-in focuses on fuel-economy

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW will unveil the Concept X5 eDrive, a plug-in hybrid version of its popular X5 luxury SUV.
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GM to add wireless charging for smartphones to some cars from next year

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Video: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo stays slippery at speed with moving active aerodynamics system

The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo has many tech tricks up its sleeve, including an active aerodynamics package with adjustable front and rear spoilers.

400-horsepower Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R concept makes subcompacts cool…maybe

Toyota has built a 400-horsepower Yaris called the Hybrid-R that could very well debut the powertrain of the reborn Supra.
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Ferrari 458 Speciale is a prancing horse with more attitude – and power

The Ferrari 458 Speciale is a hardcore version of the 458 Italia; already a great super car in its own right. The new version is both lighter and faster. It also clocked a 1:23.5 second lap around Ferrari’s Fiorano test track.

Tesla Model S breaks testing machine, is now the safest car ever crash-tested by NHTSA

The Model S scores a 5-star rating in every crash test performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). No other car has come close.

Stunning Cadillac Elmiraj concept car is a modern-day, 500hp Eldorado

Cadillac has unveiled the Elmiraj concept that takes Cadillac’s new lightweight, rear-wheel drive momentum and adds to it some much-needed size and power.

Chevy says Spark EV can save you a cool $9,000 in gas over a five-year period

Chevrolet knows how important money is, which is why the American automaker is appealing to people’s wallets by claiming that the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV can save drivers $9,000 in fuel costs over a five year period.
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New Toyota Supra could ditch turbos and stick shift for batteries and carbon fiber

The Toyota Supra could return from the dead in the next few years, but its friends probably won't recognize it because it could be a hybrid. Or?

The $2M 1,200hp Laraki Epitome looks like it was designed during a fever dream

Priced at $2 million, the Laraki Epitome is based upon the C6 Corvette but features a special carbon fiber skin.

5 ways the Tesla Model S is changing the way we drive

The Tesla Model S is changing people's minds about driving an electric vehicle. Here are five things about the Model S that signal changes in how we drive.

Under the gun to go digital, Honda lights up campaign to save drive-in theaters

Drive-in owners are facing an end-of-year deadline as studios leave physical film behind and fully convert to the digital distribution of movies.
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Hyperloops, driverless cars, and the boring future of safe travel

Elon Musk's Hyperloop and Google's driverless cars promise to make the future of travel far safer. How boring!
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Beyond the tech, autonomous driving is an issue of trust – and parking

We assume it's a lack of technology that keeps us from enjoying all the cool stuff we see in the movies, but when it comes to autonomous vehicles, it's a lack of trust and infrastructure keeping us at bay.
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Ho Chi Minh City traffic video calls into question all automated car technology

Should we all just buckle down, pay attention, communicate and be better drivers? Because that's all that's going in this crazy video from Vietnam.

Hennessey makes the 458 Italia faster than any other road-going Ferrari – ever

Few dare improve on the engineers at Ferrari. Luckily for us, Hennessey Performance has and their 738hp 458 Italia is brutally fast.

Hold the phone! New study says talking and driving not as dangerous as we think

Cell phones, long thought the cause of increased car crashes, may not be as bad as once perceived, according to a study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University and the London School of Economics.

Will outdated regulations force the U.S. to ban complex in-dash tech systems?

The NHTSA is considering a ban on complex infotainment system like BMW’s iDrive.

MINI ‘Boost’ concept looks like a Cooper roadster on steroids

Concept cars are meant to look futuristic while tying together a brand's past and present. But apparently nobody told that to German designer Liviu Tudoran, creator of the MINI Boost concept, who decided to put his own spin on the brand's iconic look.

Leaked sketches hint at a sleeker Audi A8 with blazing Matrix Beam LED headlights

Aside from some body and engine tweaks, the biggest change to the 2016 A8 will be the addition of Matrix Beam headlights.

New Zealand woman manages to text while sleeping – and driving 187 miles

Think drinking and driving is bad? A woman from New Zealand recently drove 187 miles while sleeping and texting.

Mercedes’ fast, roomy, and efficient 2015 GLA is the epitome of futuristic

Mercedes-Benz will officially debut the all-new GLA crossover next month at the Frankfurt Auto Show. It's everything a car should be. Why?

Irony alert! Tennessee Tesla driver causes blackout after crashing into power pole

For most of us, owning a Model S means driving in such a way that ensures no harm befalls it. Bur for one boneheaded Tennessee Tesla owner, caution was thrown to the wayside when she decided to drink and drive straight into a pole.

Chrysler forced to recall faulty Fiat 500e models

Chrysler has been forced to recall a number of Fiat 500e models while insisting the issue has nothing to do with the vehicle's all-electric powertrain.
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5 things we hope Tesla remembers to include in their ‘budget’ car

Tesla has hinted that an actual affordable and as-yet unnamed model may be in the pipeline and with a 200-mile range to boot. Here's what we want to see.

RTFM*? Not anymore! Audi replacing 2015 A3 manual with interactive augmented reality app

Audi wants to do away with archaic car manuals and its looking like its eKurzinfo augmented reality app could get the job done.

Is Toyota’s 400hp Hybrid-R Concept the hot hatch of our dreams?

Toyota recently released another teaser image of its Hybrid-R Concept, which is expected to debut next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Baby Macan SUV could cause sales bliss for Porsche, fund more exciting sports cars

Porche's Macan small sport utiltiy vehicle isn’t even out yet and it's already being touted as the company's best selling model.

Audi’s thinly veiled (literally) teaser video hints at new A8 and S8 sedans

Audi has released a teaser video for its upcoming 2015 A8 and S8 sedans, announcing that it will also stream the event live online on August 21. So what clues did we cull from the short video?

Futuristic ‘Estill’ concept car is one crazy-looking Cadillac

California-based designer Ondrej Jirec looks into his crystal ball and gives us all a glimpse into the brand's future with the futuristic and funky Cadillac Estill concept.