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Would you buy a Jaguar ‘Q-Type’ or ‘XQ’ crossover? Jaguar is hoping so

Jaguar has a big decision to make: base its forthcoming compact crossover on either its all-new compact sedan platform or off the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Dubai cops add an Aston Martin One-77 to their growing fantasy supercar patrol fleet

The Dubai police department adds a one-of-seven ever built Q-Series Aston Martin One-77 to its fleet.

What a bargain: only $7.5-million for a stripped-down, lighter-weight version of the LaFerrari hypercar

Eager to keep making money hand over fist, Ferrari has a super exclusive LaFerrari planned.

eLuxury off-roaders Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid set for Frankfurt debut

Land Rover moves forward on the speculated diesel hybrid drivetrain technologies and includes the setup in both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.

U.S. adds 200 EV charging stations in April alone; retailers start to see recharging as an incentive

As EV and plug-in hybrid sales grow, so do public charging stations.

Mazda mulls diesel engine option for next-gen MX-5

Mazda is considering offering a diesel SKYACTIV engine under the hood of its 1,700 next-generation MX-5.

100mpg and 200mph: that’s the goal for the next Bristol GT supercar

The new Bristol designers have gone oddball and decided to create their own hybrid powertrain from scratch.

Aston Martin engineering VP moves to Tesla Motors

Tesla has acquired Chris Porritt, the man who penned the Aston Martin One-77 supercar. This, however, isn’t the first time Tesla has worked with a former Aston designer. The first was Henrik Fisker of now defunct Fisker Automotive.

Start saving now: Jaguar F-Type hardtop coupe is on the way

The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is rumored to feature the same engines as the Convertible but with an additional four-cylinder at the bottom end.

Mercedes-Benz prices the diesel-powered GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC at $38,590

Despite conventional wisdom, Mercedes has priced the diesel-powered GLK below that of the gasoline all-wheel drive version.

Down Under connection: an even more powerful, supercharged Chevrolet SS in the works?

Just because the Australians are getting it, doesn’t mean that we are.

Have $110,000 lying around and want a Tesla Model S today? You’re in luck!

Tesla says it has plenty of full-loaded Model S cars ready for delivery today.

McLaren has already sold two-thirds of its $1.2-million P1 supercars

Despite its hefty asking price, McLaren has sold 275 of its 375 P1 supercars.

Infiniti kills the Emerg-E and reconsiders its flagship

Rather than compete with the German big three Infiniti instead wants to design two flagship sedans, one at the entry-level and one at the top.

2015 Audi Q8 crossover visualized: Is it just what Audi needs to compete?

Seeing an opening in the market, Audi plans a larger high-riding A8 called the Q8 based upon the next-generation Q7 platform.

Mercedes-Benz beefing up SL with new AMG Sport Pack

With new paint and interior colors and a hot new pair of rims, Mercedes adds some sporting flair to the infant six-generation SL.

Does this make me look fat?: Stingray 90-pounds heavier than outgoing C6 Vette

We’re going to wager that the C7 is so much superior to the C6 that a bit of a weight gain won’t matter.

Datsun gets a reboot for Russia, India, and Indonesia

Originally axed in 1983, the Datsun brand has been a thing of the past for 30 years.

Nissan’s lineup is getting greener with proposed hydrogen and plug-in hybrid models

Nissan plans a plug-in hybrid model – likely the Altima – for 2015 and a production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle for 2016.

Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S makes first lap of Nordschleife circuit

Powered by either gasoline or hydrogen the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S makes history.

Volvo V60 plug-in diesel hybrid: production of the world’s only plug-in diesel to increase tenfold

Volvo had only planned to build 1,000 V60 plug-in diesel hybrids per year.

Tesla outsells the S-Class, the 7 Series, and the A8 – but not the Cadillac XTS?

In the first quarter of 2013, the best selling luxury sedan in the U.S. was the Cadillac XTS, a close second however was the all-electric Tesla Model S.

The power-obsessed minds at Hennessey turn their focus to… the Ford Taurus SHO?

With 445 horsepower the Ford Taurus “MaxBoost 445” SHO from Hennessey can do a quarter-mile run in 12.8 and hit 109mph in that time.

Volkswagens of the near future: 10-speed transmissions and plug-in hybrids

VW hopes to bring the carbon dioxide emissions of its European fleet down to as low as 95 g/km by 2020.

The SSC Tuatara: For when the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport just isn’t quite fast enough

Producing upwards of 1,350 horsepower on 91-octane pump gasoline, the SSC Tuatara could become the fastest production car in the world, should it ever go on sale.

The Jaguar XJ41: The project that didn’t survive when Ford took over re-emerges as the new F-Type

The XJ41’s looks and overall concept would inspire future Jags and Aston Martins right up to 2014.

Introducing the Fiat 500XL: and you thought the Fiat 500L was ugly

Who would have guessed that adding room for two more passengers wouldn’t have improved the atrocious looks of the Fiat 500L?

USA! USA! Snazzy 50th anniversary Ford Mustang commemorative watch made in Detroit by Shinola

Mustang fans eager to commemorate of one of the most infamous pony cars of all time can now buy a limited-run Mustang-inspired watch.

Jaguar’s fun ‘Desire’ ad/short film captures the sound, exhilaration of new F-Type, just watch out for crazed drug lords

Damian Lewis took us back to our short time in the F-Type in the hills just outside Pamplona, Spain earlier this month.

Volkswagen, Land Rover, and Fiat love big diesels, will they return the diesel V8 to American roads?

There are relatively few passenger vehicles on the global market that still sport a diesel V8.

Gas that grows on trees? Bacteria that can turn plant matter, manure into real gasoline is now science fact, not fiction

E. coli that can turn plant material – or even manure – into biofuel that is chemically and structurally identical to those found in commercial fuel.

Power your e-bimmer off of the sun? BMW offers solar panel packages for i3 buyers’ homes through SOLARWATT

BMW realizes that powering your EV from the sun can be quite a pleasurable experience for those keen to save the planet.

Cadillac lightens up? Typically heavy-handed carmaker focuses on LED tech, shaves pounds from CTS

Cadillacs are becoming lighter – both visually and physically. The new CTS is the lightest vehicle in its class.

Audi will test 510hp diesel-hybrid powered ‘long-tail’ R18 e-tron quattro racer at Spa in Belgium

Audi extends the body on one of its diesel hybrid racecars to see if a new high-speed setup will shave times in various sections of the Spa racetrack in Belgium.