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Tesla Model S coupe looks great but, sadly, it’s not real

This Tesla Model S coupe exists only as a digital rendering, but that doesn't make it any less handsome.

V8-powered Destino looks to rise from Fisker’s ashes

The VL Destino, a Fisker Karma with a 6.2-liter V8, will go into production whether Fisker stays in business or not.

VW Golf will get a carbon fiber roof; is carbon fiber finally going mainstream?

The Volkswagen Golf will be offered with an optional carbon fiber roof in the near future, bringing the material closer to the mainstream.

SEAT shocks with sporty, 330hp VW Leon Cup Racer show car

The SEAT Leon Cup Racer is exactly what it sounds like: a racing version of the Spanish brand's five-door hatchback that will be available to private teams.

With 503 hp, the Design Vision GTI concept awakens the Volkswagen nerd in us all

The Volkswagen Design Vision GTI boasts 503 horsepower and a 186 mph top speed, but that's what fans at the annual Worthersee festival expect.

Alfa apocalypse now: Alfa Romeo confirms plans to build its own version of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee

Alfa Romeo confirmed that it will build an SUV, and that it will be based on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

Coda Automotive, the ‘anti-Tesla,’ files for bankruptcy, returns focus to battery biz

Coda Automotive, maker of a minimalist electric sedan, is shuttering its automotive division after roughly one year of sales.

Can your Chevy Volt fly? Terrafugia announces TF-X plug-in hybrid flying car

Terrafugia appears to be stepping up its flying car game, but the TF-X isn't anywhere near production ready.

Tune in: Ford offers ad-free Pandora, but only until December 31

Ford will offer an ad-free version of Pandora through its Sync AppLink until the end of the year.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S: the iconic 911 gets a high-tech makeover

The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo moves to the new 991 chassis, gaining more powerful boxer engines and numerous gadgets in the process.

Nissan GT-R Nismo: This ultimate GT-R will be a track monster

The Nissan GT-R Nismo will be the fastest-ever version of the car known as "Godzilla," and will challenge the Nurburgring lap record.

General Motors signs ‘Climate Declaration’: ‘We want to be a change agent in the auto industry’

General Motors is the first carmaker to sign the Climate Declaration, acknowledging that addressing climate change makes business sense, created by Ceres.

VIDEO: McLaren P1 testing in the Arctic Circle has us hot and bothered

The McLaren P1 is in Sweden for some cold weather testing and final tweaks before the first cars are delivered to customers.

Is this the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been inadvertently revealed in a leaked photo.

Changing gears: Next Porsche 911 Turbo won’t have a manual transmission

The next Porsche 911 Turbo will only be offered with a PDK dual-clutch transmission, continuing the trend started by the 991 GT3.

Ohio State University and Venturi build the world’s most powerful EV and (maybe) the world’s fastest

The Venturi VBB-3 will attempt to set a world EV speed record of 435 mph in 2014, and will use 3,000 hp to do it.

Tesla claims its revamped warranty and service program is the ‘world’s best,’ even if you brick your car

Tesla Motors is making Model S ownership cheaper and less fraught with anxiety, thanks to some critical changes.

Gas pains: Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid owners sue carmaker over lofty mpg claims

Ford hybrid owners are suing Dearborn, claiming the company's mpg figures don't hold up in the real world.

Drivers, start your checkbooks: Chevrolet hot hot Corvette Stingray starts at $52K, goes up to $73K

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's base price will be $51,995 for the coupe and $56,995 for the convertible.

Will the entry-level Jaguar’s ‘off-center’ styling outshine the BMW 3 Series?

Jaguar is preparing an entry-level luxury sedan to take on the BMW 3 Series, and its main weapon will be good looks.

Mini-sized EV range face-off: How does the little Chevy Spark EV’s 119 MPGe combined rating stack up?

The Chevrolet Spark EV received an official rating of 119 MPGe combined by the EPA, with an 82-mile range.

Very, very lean machine: Toyota ME.WE Concept is an electric ‘anti-excess’ vehicle

The Toyota ME.WE Concept was designed to be as basic and environmentally friendly as possible, but that doesn't make it very desirable.

Audi’s TT ‘ultra quattro’ Concept car is ultra lightweight – and ultra cool

The Audi TT ultra quattro concept is a lightweight version of the TTS created for the annual car show at Wörthersee, Austria.

Renault Twizy Renault Sport F1: Funny-looking EV show car packs some serious Formula One tech

The Renault Twizy Renault Sport F1 is a tiny city car that's been given a dose of Formula One technology.

Detroit Electric partners with Geely to develop EVs for the Chinese market

Detroit Electric will develop an electric powertrain for the Emgrand EC7-EV, a midsize sedan produced by China's Geely Automobile Group

A good thing: Performance car engines are getting smaller while technology is pumping up the power output

Performance cars are getting more efficient as their engines lose cubic inches but gain technology.

Syrena Sport: Polish sports car pays tribute to a classic, is really a Nissan 370Z in fancier duds

The Syrena Sport revives the name of a one-off prototype built by Polish carmaker FSO in 1957.

NHTSA drafts guidelines to minimize distracted driving, but carmakers don’t have to follow them

Distracted driving is becoming more of an issue as cars become more like smartphones, but will voluntary guidelines cure the problem?

The flagship won’t dock in Sweden: Volvo denies rumors of a Mercedes S-Class-rivaling luxury sedan

Volvo won't be building a Swedish version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The company will instead focus on more efficient four-cylinder engines.

Shanghai Auto Show: Acura Concept SUV-X previews future compact (tiny?) crossover

At the Shanghai Auto Show, Acura debuted the SUV-X, a concept version of an upcoming compact crossover.

Shanghai Auto Show: Honda Concept M tries to make the minivan cool

At the Shanghai Auto Show, Honda unveiled the Concept M, a small minivan it plans to sell in China next year.

Dubai Police continue their supercar shopping spree with a Ferrari FF

A Ferrari FF will join a Lamborghini Aventador and Chevrolet Camaro SS in the Dubai Police fleet.

Shanghai Motor Show preview: Does the Rolls-Royce Alpine Trial Centenary Collection Ghost indicate a renewed interest in performance?

At the Shanghai Motor Show, Rolls will unveil the Alpine Centenary Collection, commemorating the marque's participation in the Austrian Alpine Trials.

Just like the iPhone 5S, Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe concept looks better in gold

The Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe's gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain should impress sporty, Eco-conscious buyers.