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2016 Toyota Prius

Toyota details the tech features that lie under the all-new 2016 Prius’ sheet metal

The new Prius uses a gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain that's made up of a 1.8-liter four-cylinder and a compact electric motor.
2016 Ferrari F12tdf

The 780-hp Ferrari F12tdf blurs the line that separates a street car from a race car

Designed as a tribute to vintage racers, the Ferrari F12tdf boasts a 780-hp V12 engine and a new rear-wheel steering system called Virtual Short Cockpit.
2016 BMW X1

Three’s a party: BMW’s third crossover-coupe, the X2, is coming next year

Built on BMW's front-wheel drive UKL platform, the X2 will be billed as a more sport-focused alternative to the new second-generation X1.
Subaru WRX S4 SporVita

Subaru’s Japan-bound WRX S4 SporVita is equal parts fast and luxurious

Undoubtedly one of the most upscale cars Subaru has ever built, the WRX SporVita gets a custom interior designed jointly by Subaru and Italy's Mario Levi.
Lincoln Continental Concept

Down but not out, Lincoln will show the all-new 2017 Continental next year in Detroit

The Lincoln Continental's design will only be toned down slightly in its transition from a show car to a production model.
Blood Type Racing Hyundai Veloster R-Spec sketch

Blood Type Racing turns the Hyundai Veloster into a 500-hp beast in time for SEMA

Blood Type Racing's Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec gets a full body kit and a re-engineered turbo four that pumps out over 500 horsepower.
Neiman Marcus Ford Mustang

Neiman Marcus elevates the Ford Mustang to Hellcat status with a 700-hp limited-edition

Limited to just 100 examples, Neiman Marcus' roughly $100,000 limited-edition Ford Mustang can reach 60 mph from a stop in 3.5 seconds.
Mitsubishi eX Concept sketch

Is Mitsubishi’s Tokyo-bound eX concept a preview of the next Evolution-badged model?

Possibly a preview of the next Evolution-badged model, the eX is one of the sportiest and most technologically-advanced concepts Mitsubishi has ever built.
Nissan Patrol NISMO

Nissan’s 6,000-pound Patrol SUV gets the NISMO treatment in Dubai

The first-ever Nissan Patrol NISMO gets a 5.6-liter V8 engine that's tuned to make 428 horsepower and a model-specific body kit.
Toyota KIKAI concept

Toyota’s wild KIKAI concept reminds motorists there’s more to a car than driving aids

Dubbed KIKAI, Toyota's latest concept was built to remind motorists that cars are more than simply a list of high-tech electronic driving aids.
2015 Volvo S60 Cross Country

2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country review

BMW M4 GTS

The limited-edition BMW M4 GTS is the first water-injected production car in the world

The limited-edition BMW M4 GTS is the world's first production road car fitted with water injection, a technology that boosts power and fuel efficiency.
Subaru VIZIV Future concept

Subaru’s VIZIV concept drives itself on the highway, lets you handle the trail

Designed to show what the future holds for Subaru, the VIZIV Future concept is powered by a hybrid drivetrain, and it can drive itself at freeway speeds.
Scion Los Angeles Auto Show 2015 teaser

Scion will show a new concept in LA … will it preview the brand’s first-ever crossover?

Official details about Scion's LA-bound concept are non-existent, but rumors claim the show car will preview the brand's first-ever crossover.
Nissan Teatro for Dayz concept

Nissan’s Teatro for Dayz concept aims to put digital natives behind the wheel

Aimed at digital natives who find driving stressful, the Nissan Teatro for Dayz was built to keep its passengers constantly connected to the outside.
porsche cayman gt4 clubsport specs teaser performance side 970x0

Porsche will race into the Los Angeles show with the track-bound Cayman GT4 Clubsport

The Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport gets upgrades such as race-spec brakes and a racing bucket seat with a six-point harness.
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition

Mitsubishi announces the end of an era with the Lancer Evolution Final Edition

Mitsubishi will only build 1,600 examples of the Lancer Evolution Final Edition.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible teaser

Land Rover’s topless Evoque promises to go where no premium ragtop has gone before

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible remains as capable off the beaten path as its hardtop counterpart.
BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept

Could BMW launch a range-topping, Rolls-Royce-based coupe dubbed 9 Series?

Tentatively called 9 Series, BMW's flagship coupe will ride on a Rolls-Royce-derived platform and boast all of the high-tech features found in the new 7.
Deltawing GT Concept

DeltaWing’s science fiction-esque GT previews the eco-friendly sports car of the future

The GT is a careful evolution of the experimental, Nissan-powered DeltaWing racer that competed in the 2012 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Suzuki Mighty Deck concept

Set to bow in Tokyo, Suzuki’s Mighty Deck concept is as small as it is practical

Billed as a successor to the Mighty Boy, the Suzuki Mighty Deck concept might spawn a tiny but practical pickup truck.
Checker cab

Checker will make a comeback after a 33-year hiatus, but it won’t build yellow cabs

Checker will launch a retro-styled limousine with six doors and a small pickup reminiscent of the Chevrolet El Camino.
2017 BMW X4 M40i

BMW’s segment-bending X4 gets a M40i variant powered by a new 355hp straight-six

The hot-rodded BMW X4 M40i gets a 355-horsepower twin-turbocharged straight-six and a slightly more menacing appearance.
Hyundai Solus Genesis Coupe

Hyundai will storm into SEMA with a 500-horsepower Genesis Coupe

Built with input from ARK Performance, Hyundai's SEMA-bound Solus Genesis Coupe boasts a 500-horsepower evolution of the stock model's 3.8-liter V6 engine.
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi’s Lancer sedan gets a shot of Botox and more standard features for 2016

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer gets a less aggressive-looking front end, a revised cockpit and additional standard features.
James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder

Has the Porsche 550 Spyder that James Dean died in finally been found?

A tipster claims he knows where James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder is located because he was present when it was hidden.
Fiat Toro teaser

Think every Fiat is small and cute? The upcoming Toro pickup will change your mind

Based on the Mitsubishi Triton, the Toro will be Fiat's first-ever body-on-frame truck, but it won't be sold on our shores
Tesla badge

Tesla owners say the Model S P85D doesn’t make anywhere near 691 horsepower

The group tested Tesla's P85D using a dynamometer and performance data loggers, and the best figure they achieved was 557 ponies.
Mercedes-Benz-A45_AMG_2016 front angle

Mercedes-Benz’s pocket-sized A-Class could make its way to our shores by 2020

As the compact market grows in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz is allegedly in the early stages of developing the first-ever U.S.-spec version of the A-Class.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Set to arrive next year, Rolls-Royce’s next flagship will usher in a new aluminum platform

Built on a new aluminum platform, Rolls-Royce's next flagship will be an evolution of the current car, but the coupe and convertible models will be axed.
Mitsubishi ASX concept rendering

Mitsubishi could preview the next Outlander Sport in Tokyo with a hybrid concept

The next Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will gain a plug-in hybrid drivetrain and a handling-focused evolution of Mitsubishi's S-AWC technology.
Bloodhound SSC

Bloodhound’s jet-inspired 133,151-hp SSC race car can out-sprint a bullet

Built to break the 1,000-mph barrier, the Bloodhound SSC is powered by a drivetrain made up of a Rolls-Royce EJ200 jet engine and a Nammo rocket.
Kahn Flying Huntsman 6x6 truck

Kahn’s Flying Huntsman 6×6 truck is a Defender like you’ve never seen before

Kahn's six-wheeled truck retains the Defender's 2.2-liter diesel engine, but buyers can order a GM-sourced V8 tuned to make up to 500 hp at an extra cost.
BMW X3 xDrive 20d

Nein! BMW denies cheating on emissions test as German magazine points finger

BMW points out that its engines' emissions control systems are on regardless of whether the car is on a test bench or driving on a road.