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Silly acronym aside, you may be able to make your 2014 Lexus IS a real ‘TRD’ machine

Take a look at the new sporty upgrades that the creative minds at TRD have conjured up for the 2014 Lexus IS.

The Aston Martin CC100 Speedster marries the past, present, and future in one gorgeous open-top racecar

Powered by a 6.0-liter V12, the CC100 will be piloted around the Nurburgring by Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez.

High-school student builds an all-electric Honda S2000 with 782 horsepower

Juan Ehringeras, determined to make his own electric sports, car bought a damaged Honda S2000.

Saratoga Automobile Museum to display Andy Warhol’s BMW M1 art car, WWII military motorcycle

Saratoga is daringly displaying BMWs from its more modern history but also vehicles from its prewar and WWII build history.

New Infiniti sports coupe aimed at Asia’s new young elites could sport 400hp hybrid powertrain

Even though the Infiniti Emerg-e is dead, a flagship sports car isn’t. The yet-to-be-named coupe will be aimed at what Infiniti is calling “little emperors,” wealthy 20-something who’re used to getting what they want.

Ford says good-bye to Best Buy and pegs AeroVironment as new plug-in EV charger dealer

Geek Squad steps down and Ford signs an agreement with a proven charging station installer, AeroVironment.

The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe looks like it got dropped on its head – at least it has a V12

Following last year’s successful Zagato Coupe, BMW and Pininfarina once again join forces to create the Gran Lusso Coupe.

Mitsubishi to race i-MiEV Evolution II at 2013 Pikes Peak powered by high-density lithium-ion batteries *UPDATED*

Powered by new high-density lithium-ion batteries, the new Mitsubishi Pikes Peak racer should be faster than ever.

Could your next car be a ‘micro-hybrid?’ Johnson Controls Inc. exec says yes

Modern hybrids in the near future will give way to “micro-hybrids,” which will operate on less power and offer higher fuel economy.

Supersizing is back as Lamborghini sets Urus SUV production for 2017

Lamborghini in the face of a European economic recession green lights the Urus SUV.

Want to own John Lennon’s Ferrari 330GT? You’ll get your chance at a Ticket to Ride this summer

Having just passed his driving test in 1965, London car dealers swamped Lennon’s house and from the lot, he chose the Ferrari 330GT.

Eurotrash-styled 350hp Nissan 370Z NISMO to run in the go-slow 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally

With 350 horsepower and a revised chassis and suspension, the Nissan 370Z NISMO will make go at the 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally later this month.

Love on the road: Road trips strengthen relationships, says YourTango and Ford

Looking to strengthen your relationship? Well then go on a road trip!

Virtual crash tests? Playing tech catch-up, GM announces $130-million supercomputer and data project

GM has announced the plans to build a new super computer-based IT facility in Michigan.

Volvo next-gen fours go into production, expect more power than a six, better mpg too

The Volvo Engine Architecture (VEA) engines have officially gone into production in Sweden.

Elio Motors: Three wheels, 84mpg, and a 5-star crash rating all for $6,800

The Elio Motors prototype will be going into production next summer.

Schumacher vs. Mercedes AMG on the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit

Mercedes is giving its road-going cars a bit of a fighting chance with staggered starting times. If it all goes according to plan, the five Mercedes cars should cross the finish line at the same time.

2015 Porsche Katana compact CUV: The car we wish Porsche would build

We think Porsche should build a compact CUV based upon the Cayman.

Is the one-off Lamborghini Egoista the next Batmobile? It better be…

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Lamborghini created the wondrous Egoista.

GM engineer goes 900 miles on a single tank in a Chevy Cruze Diesel – but not on B20 biodiesel

The Chevy Cruze Diesel is rated to achieve 717 miles per gallon, but one GM engineer achieved 900.

Google Glass + Cadillac CTS-V + Monticello Motor Club = Snore fest

Google Glass must hinder visibility because the Fox host couldn’t drive the 556 horsepower CTS-V over 55.

Mitsubishi is so confident it solved its stinky PHEV battery issues, it doubles production

The production of Mitsubishi’s latest car, the plug-in hybrid Outlander was recently halted for an overheating battery issue.

‘Ride The Future Tour’ aims to set three EV Guinness World Records, will take 43 days to do it

Designed to break three Guinness World Records, the Ride The Future Tour will travel nearly 3,000 miles in 43 days all without gasoline.

VW running Amarok? Their R-Style pickup is gunning for the Ford F-150 Raptor

With the Amarok R-Style, Volkswagen proves that Ford doesn’t have a monopoly on hard-hitting pickup trucks designed for off-road racing.

Washington D.C. will be host to EV ‘Electric Sociability Run’ for the second time in just 99 years

99 years ago a group of electric vehicle owners gathered for a picnic and 14 mile drive, beginning in Washington, D.C.

LG of South Korea bucks controversy and builds Chevy Volt batteries – in Michigan?

LG makes good on its production promise to build Chevy Volt batteries in America after returning $842,000 in US federal stimulus money.

Want a Ferrari? ‘Dream’ on as carmaker deliberately cuts sales to preserve exclusivity

Ferrari sold 7,318 cars last year. This year, it wants to sell fewer than 7,000.

Secret Tesla screen hack: are more safety features embedded in your Model S?

Blind Spot Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning Systems can apparently be activated through a locked screen on your Model S.

Pull that Porsche over, sheik: Bitchin’ Camaro SS is on patrol in Dubai

With an Aston, Lamborghini, and a Bentley already on the force, the Dubai police force adds a Camaro SS to its fleet.

Toyota returns to defend Pikes Peak win with an upgraded version of its P002 EV racer

Limited to 143mph, the Toyota P002 is aiming for its second annual EV finish at this year’s Peak International Hill Climb.

BMW’s 320i might keep the new 1 Series from reaching U.S. shores

BMW doesn’t want to bring the new front-wheel drive 1 Series to the U.S. but that might be a good thing for driving enthusiasts.

BMW pegs i3 plug-in EV pricing at around $40,000 – close to that of a well-equipped 3 Series

BMW isn’t sure buyers will be able to qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit afforded to most other EVs currently on sale in the U.S.

Fast cat: Amped-up ‘R-S GT’ is to Jaguar as ‘Black edition’ is to Mercedes-Benz

Jaguar has officially decided to expand its R-S GT badging, equating it to the AMG Black series from Mercedes.

All-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class interior photos leaked and it’s better than we had hoped

Needing to fill the Maybach void, Mercedes has upped interior of the 2014 S-Class to new heights.