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Jon Olsson's Audi RS 6 Avant

Jon Olsson’s 1000-hp Audi RS 6 Avant is a DTM-inspired dream wagon

The Audi RS 6's 4.0-liter V8 has been tuned to develop over 1,000 horsepower, and the wagon is fitted with an aggressive DTM-inspired body kit.
Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept

Put away the tissues, the Volkswagen Beetle isn’t getting deep-sixed after all

Set to arrive in 2018, the next Volkswagen Beetle will be more dynamic-looking that the current model and it will offer some form of electrification.
Bang Olufsen car speaker

Harman Kardon pays $157 million for Bang & Olufsen’s car audio business

Bang & Olufsen is trying to shift the focus of its business and get rid of assets that aren't considered core.
BMW i3

BMW is selling the i3 on Amazon in Japan, but drone delivery is not available… yet

BMW's Japanese division has teamed up with retail giant Amazon to sell the all-electric i3 online in a bid to reach a wider audience.
2016 Kia Optima

Handsome and athletic, Kia’s new Optima blends sportiness with accessibility

Kia unveiled its all-new, mid-size Optima sedan at the 2015 New York Auto Show.
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Volkswagen shows its rugged side with the 2016 Golf SportWagen Alltrack

The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Alltrack stands out from the standard SportWagen thanks to a more rugged look, all-wheel drive and a raised ground clearance.
2015 Volkswagen Beetle New York concepts

Beetle Jeans are back! VW unveils four cutesy Beetle concepts for New York

Volkswagen hints that the four cars can quickly make the transition from concept to production.
2016 smart fortwo

Don’t step on it: Smart’s Lilliputian 2016 fortwo is ready for the Big Apple

The all-new 2016 smart fortwo is still as tiny as ever but it features a much more modern design than the outgoing model.
Pininfarina Sergio in a warehouse

India’s Mahindra could buy Pininfarina to embellish its SUVs

Pininfarina has been in dire financial straits for the past couple of years and its bank debts are almost as high as its market value.
2015 Subaru Outback

Subaru is hard at work on a range-topping seven-seater crossover

Scheduled to arrive late next year, Subaru's yet-unnamed range-topping crossover will grow in size in order to offer space for seven passengers.
2015 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 6 Series won’t spawn a Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake-fighting wagon

BMW explains that the 6 Series sells well so there is no need to add a fourth model to the lineup.
Mercedes-Benz midsize pickup sketch

Mercedes-Benz is preparing a Toyota Hilux-punching midsize pickup truck

Mercedes-Benz's upcoming truck will be introduced before the end of the decade in a number of global markets but it has not been earmarked for the U.S.
2016 mercedes benz gle specs pictures performance 5

From BlueTEC to 63 S, Mercedes’ GLE-Class variants easily over shadow its old ML moniker

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class gets a new look that puts it in line with the X6-fighting GLE Coupe.
Volkswagen Amarok

Das workhorse: VW could take on Ford and GM with a lineup of commercial vehicles in the US

Volkswagen could launch a van, a pickup or even both before the end of the decade.
2015 Mercedes Benz CLA Class Shooting Brake

First drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake

Kahn Design Land Rover Defender 90 Pick Up

Kahn Design thinks small with customized Land Rover Defender 90 Pick Up

Starting with a stock 2011 short-wheelbase Land Rover Defender 90, Kahn has added a full body kit and a number of interior upgrades such as bucket seats.
Jeep Chief Concept

7 totally unique Jeep concepts, from macho rock crawlers to retro throwbacks

Based on existing models, Jeep's latest concepts range from retro-inspired to rugged and futuristic.
android auto is available for download today pioneer

Google in your dashboard: Pioneer launches new line of Android Auto-compatible receivers

Drivers can use Pioneer's NEX receiver to control virtually every aspect of a smartphone using voice commands.
Honda Concept B

The British are coming! Honda will import UK-built Civic hatchbacks to North America

The 305-horsepower Honda Civic Type R hot hatch is expected to join the standard Civic hatchback in U.S. showrooms.
2017 ford super duty leaked f250 spied 1

Ford’s aluminum-bodied 2017 Super Duty leaks out ahead of schedule

The 2017 Ford Super Duty gets a weight-saving aluminum body and a bold new front end that loses the current model's characteristic chrome frame.
Revology Mustang

Revology’s $120K first-gen Mustang is a wealthy resto-modder’s dream

Revology's Mustang retains its classic look, but it packs a high-tech interior and a fuel-injected V8 engine.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Brace yourself, BMW, Mercedes’ next C-Class Coupe is right around the corner

The next Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe will feature a sleek design inspired by the larger S-Class Coupe and turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines.
Audi Q7 e-tron

Audi confirms it will challenge Tesla with electric SUV

Aimed at the Tesla Model X, Audi's yet-unnamed SUV will offer a total driving range of well over 300 miles thanks to recent advances in battery technology.
2006 Lotus APX concept

Lotus, down but not out, betting on crossover to make a comeback

Likely taking the form of a crossover, the family-friendly Lotus will have to take on the Herculean task of helping the company return to profitability.
MINI Countryman Park Lane

MINI’s limited-edition 2015 Countryman Park Lane is ready to hit the streets of London

The limited-edition Park Lane stands out from the stock MINI Countryman thanks to a more upscale look inside and out.
Volkswagen Sport Coupe Concept GTE

Look out, Audi: Volkswagen is moving upscale with its Sport Coupe Concept GTE

Designed to preview Volkswagen's next design language, the gasoline-electric Sport Coupe Concept GTE is bigger all around than the current CC.

Infiniti does its best GLA-Class impression with QX30 Concept

Built on a Mercedes-sourced platform, the Infiniti QX30 concept accurately previews what the automaker's upcoming compact crossover will look like.
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2017 Audi R8 backs up its athletic looks with V10 power, electric e-tron drivetrain

Lighter and faster, the 2017 Audi R8 ditches the outgoing model's entry-level V8 and goes V10-only.
Volkswagen CC concept

Volkswagen CC concept previews the future of the affordable four-door coupe

Powered by a hybrid drivetrain, Volkswagen's latest concept previews what the next-gen CC could look like.
2015 Audi prologue avant concept

Audi’s diesel-electric prologue avant concept is ready to woo the crowd in Geneva

As its name implies, the Audi prologue avant concept is a roomier version of the prologue coupe that debuted in Los Angeles late last year.
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gets a new face and more tech for 2016

The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gains a modestly-updated front fascia with available adaptive LED headlights and more high-tech features inside.
Land Rover electric Defender

Jaguar’s upcoming electric SUV will be as quiet as a mouse … and loud as, well, you get it

Set to debut in 2018, Jaguar's upcoming EV will take the form of a large SUV or crossover for packaging reasons.
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

Sibling rivalry: Volkswagen goes ‘allroad’ with Europe-bound Passat Alltrack

The Volkswagen Passat Alltrack gains a number of off-road-focused upgrades including a raised ground clearance, skid plates and permanent all-wheel drive.
Mercedes-Benz G550 4x42

Mercedes-Benz previews G500 4×4² off-roader ahead of Geneva debut – UPDATE

Mercedes-Benz has officially released the first image of the upcoming G500 4x4².