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museo lamborghini tour

Stroll through iconic classics and oddball rarities in Lamborghini’s museum with us

Five decades of heritage live in Lamborghini's museum, right next to its factory in Italy. From the 350 GT to the Egoista, we take a virtual stroll through.
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Here’s what Bugatti’s 1,500-horsepower Chiron could have looked like

Bugatti's Chiron could have featured a striking front end with horizontal grilles and completely blacked-out headlights.
McLaren F1

McLaren CEO insists the F1 isn’t coming back, but the rumor refuses to die

McLaren claims there's no business case for a new F1, but Autocar insists its story is accurate.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Recaro

A carbon-fiber breakthrough could make the next Mazda Miata even lighter

The next Mazda Miata will benefit from a new form of carbon fiber that's more affordable than the type that's on the market today.
2016 jaguar land rover technology showcase

How Jaguar Land Rover is designing cars that will drive better than you

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A Washington, D.C., man is alive thanks to Tesla's Autopilot tech

One Tesla owner claims Tesla's semi-autonomous Autopilot technology save lives in spite of the bad press they've gotten recently.
BMW 740e iPerformance

BMW’s Pure Metal Silver M5 is bound to become a classic

BMW's commemorative M5 gets a 600-horsepower evolution of the standard model's twin-turbocharged V8, and an eye-catching silver paint job.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

A GTI'd Volkswagen Passat exists … will we see it in showrooms?

The hot-rodded Volkswagen Passat could get the same 2.0-liter turbo four that's found under the hood of the GTI.
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Jeep’s rugged Wrangler goes full retro to celebrate 75th Anniversary

Jeep's Wrangler 75th Salute concept displays an array of period-correct design cues.
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McLaren reportedly plans to launch a 700-horse tribute to the iconic F1

McLaren's tribute to the F1 will boast a 1+2 seating configuration, and a 700-horsepower V8.
BMW 740e iPerformance

You’ll have to move to China if you want to buy BMW’s latest

Likely front-wheel drive, the BMW 1 Series Sedan was designed for Chinese motorists by Chinese engineers, and it won't be sold in the States.
2017 Bentley Mulsanne

Why Bentley could turn the Mulsanne into an all-electric vehicle

The push for an electric Bentley Mulsanne comes from China, where strict emissions norms are forcing carmakers to re-think how they design cars.
Mazda3 Sedan

How do you like the sound of the Mazda3 with a 250-horsepower engine?

The 250-horsepower engine fits in the Mazda3, but the company hasn't decided whether or not it should join the lineup.
Acura NSX EV Concept

Topless, electric, or hardcore: Acura’s NSX could spawn a full range of cars

Acura's NSX could spawn a convertible, a more hardcore model, an entry-level variant, and even an electric version.
tesla model x crash news report details crashes

Tesla Model X plows into Montana guard rail in third Autopilot crash

A Tesla Model X veered off the road and hit a wooden guardrail in Montana recently. The driver blames Tesla's Autopilot software.
Bentley Mulsanne EWB

Bentley’s Mulsanne could spawn an even more lavish sedan

Bentley's yet-unnamed low-volume sedan won't be any bigger than the Mulsanne, however.
2015 Land Rover Defender

How Land Rover's iconic Defender could make an unexpected comeback

A British businessman is talking to Land Rover about relaunching production of the Defender in the U.K.
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Is Audi’s V8 engine an endangered species?

Audi is shifting towards electrified drivetrains, and it will be difficult to justify the cost of developing another new V8.
Hanergy solar prototypes

Is China’s sun-powered car the future, or vaporware?

Using thin-cell solar panels, Hanergy's prototype stores enough electricity for a 50-mile drive after spending six hours in the sun.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan makes the Pathfinder more user-friendly for the 2017 model year

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder gets a sharper-looking front end, a more powerful V6 engine, and a more tech-focused interior with a new infotainment system.
Kyburz eRod

Hit the track (or street) in the Kyburz eRod electric roadster

Kyburz offers three variants of the eRod, and all of them are street-legal -- at least in Switzerland.
Lamborghini Centenario

Lamborghini bets big on carbon fiber for use in next-gen connecting rods

Using carbon fiber instead of steel can make Lamborghini's next-gen models faster and more powerful.
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Mercedes-Benz warns Tesla that it’s preparing an electric luxury sedan

Mercedes-Benz's Tesla-fighting sedan won't arrive until 2018, but we might get a preview of it this fall at the Paris Auto Show.
2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

A sharper and more powerful Dodge Challenger Hellcat could be on its way

The next-generation Dodge Challenger will ride on an Alfa platform, and it will spawn a convertible model.
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Tesla Model X crashes and rolls; was Autopilot mode on?

A Model X rolled over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, but police officers say it's too early to decide whether Tesla's Autopilot software is to blame.
Ferrari LaFerrari convertible

Ferrari gives us a glimpse of the convertible LaFerrari

Offered with both a soft top and a hard top, the topless Ferrari LaFerrari will make its official debut in the fall during the Paris Auto Show.
Mclaren 570GT

McLaren could build a car with more than two seats, but it won’t be an SUV

McLaren could launch either a three- or a four-seater, but the company has ruled out venturing into the super-SUV segment.
2016 Cadillac CT6

Will a new law in Japan kick off the end of car mirrors?

Several components manufacturers have already offered to supply the technology in Japan, but mirrorless cars remain banned in the United States.
Fiat 126

These cars are now banned from Paris city limits to help curb air pollution

Fear not, enthusiasts, cars registered as classic vehicles are still allowed to enter Paris city limits.
2016 Citroen C3

The redesigned C3 hatchback propels Paris-based Citroen into the tech game

The new C3 gets a head-turning design, and it packs more tech features than any Citroen in recent memory.
Renault Alaskan

Bring out your inner cowboy in Renault’s new Alaskan pickup truck

The Renault Alaskan pickup will be sold almost all over the world, but we won't see it in Alaska -- or anywhere else in the U.S.
2015 Mercedes Benz C250d

Mercedes-Benz could use rainwater to improve your car’s traction on snow

Mercedes-Benz's system collects water as it drips down the rear window, and sprays it onto the tires to melt snow and ice.
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Volvo has been suspicious of Volkswagen's TDI diesel engine for years

Volvo wanted to sell diesels in the United States, but it couldn't match the TDI in terms of fuel economy, emissions, and performance.
Mitsubishi Ground Tourer Concept

Mitsubishi is already looking forward to this fall's Paris Auto Show

Billed as an upscale off-roader, the Mitsubishi Grand Tourer concept is powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.