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Genty Akylone

If it’s for real, Genty’s Akylone supercar is a McLaren P1 killer

The Genty Akylone supercar has resurfaced with a slightly-updated design and a claimed output of 1,200 hp from a 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8.
Bentley Mulsanne 95

Bentley Mulsanne 95 features wood trim from a 400-year-old walnut tree

The Bentley Mulsanne 95 is a special edition of the company's flagship Mulsanne sedan built to celebrate its 95 years in the car business.
Bentley Studio

Bentley Studio brings technology and psychology to car customization

The Bentley Studio is the latest outgrowth of the British brand's bespoke program, offering customers a unique way to custom-order cars.
Meyers Manx V

Meyers’ Manx V dune buggy is an electric update on a California classic

The Meyers Manx V is an electric version of the classic Manx dune buggy. Meyers plans to sell it as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle.
BMW Vision Gran Turismo

BMW Vision Gran Turismo virtual racer is a 3.0CSL for the 21st century

The BMW Vision Gran Turismo is the latest concept car designed to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Gran Turismo video-game franchise.
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GM prices in-car OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi, offers free three-month trial

GM OnStar 4G LTE will launch on 30 2015 models, and includes a Wi-Fi hot spot and the ability to accommodate multiple devices.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection debuts

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection is a special-edition model that commemorates the record-breaking career of Sir Malcolm Campbell
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GM’s hydrogen fuel-cell test fleet logs 3 million miles on U.S. roads

GM hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have logged 3 million miles in real-world testing since 2007, as part of the company's Project Driveway program.
2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe special edition

End of the line: 2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe limited edition goes out with a growl

The 2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe will be the last of Cadillac's luxury hot-rod coupes. A limited run of 500 special-edition models will mark the car's passing.
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2014 Chevrolet Tahoe versus 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe brings more style and technology to the big-SUV game, but how does it compare to the 2014 Tahoe?
2015 Toyota Camry

2014 Toyota Camry vs 2015 Toyota Camry

The 2015 Toyota Camry features a snazzy new exterior, but does it have the same qualities that made the 2014 Camry a bestseller?
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Volkswagen challenges students to create video-game cars

The 2014 Volkswagen design contest challenges students to create a Volkswagen concept car for a video game. Could you picture Mario driving one?
2014 Chrysler 300 SRT

Chrysler 300 SRT to meet the reaper while Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT lives on

The Chrysler 300 SRT may be the first casualty of Fiat-Chrysler's new five-year plan, which will merge the SRT and Dodge brands, making the 300 SRT surplus.
2015 Subaru WRX STI

New-gen or old-gen? 2014 Subaru WRX STI versus 2015 Subaru WRX STI

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI features aggressive styling and an arsenal of driver aids, but how does it compare to its 2014 STI predecessor?
2015 Subaru WRX

Battle of the rally cars: 2014 versus 2015 Subaru WRX

The 2015 Subaru WRX features improved styling and more technology, but does it have the same rally-bred character as the 2014 WRX?
2015 Dodge Charger

New face, same attitude: 2014 vs 2015 Dodge Charger

The 2015 Dodge Charger features new styling and more technology, but is it demonstrably better than the 2014 model it replaces?
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Ferrari’s plans to stick with V8s and V12s, launch a new model every year

Ferrari will launch a new model every year for the foreseeable future as part of Fiat-Chrysler's newly-unveiled five-year plan, but won't sell more cars.
30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5

Gott im Himmel! BMW’s 30 Jahre M5 is the most powerful production BMW ever

The BMW M5 turns 30 this year, and BMW decided to celebrate with a special-edition model that also happens to be its most powerful production car ever.
2014 SRT Viper

Dodge to absorb SRT and become Chrysler’s performance brand

Dodge will leave mainstream vehicles to Chrysler and Jeep, focusing instead on performance-oriented muscle cars and other models.
Revzani Beast

Beastly indeed. Rezvani’s Beast will do 0-60 in 2.7 seconds thanks to its 500-HP 4-cylinder

The Rezvani Beast has finally been revealed, and its combination of slick carbon-fiber bodywork and Ariel Atom mechanicals make for a potent combination.
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Chrysler trademarks ‘Rebel’ nameplate, stirring the ghost of AMC

Chrysler recently trademarked the "Rebel" name last used on a midsize model from AMC, a carmaker Chrysler bought in 1987.
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Chevrolet to offer Z/28 performance packages for other Camaro models

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is a singular engineering achievement, which would explain why Chevrolet was hesitant to offer Z/28-specific parts to non owners.
Mercedes-Benz Heli-Express

What’s better than driving a Mercedes home from the airport? Riding in a helicopter

Mercedes-Benz Heli-Express is a service that trumps the luxury of Mercedes' own cars, by allowing customers to ride helicopters into downtown Melbourne.
2013 Mercedes-Benz G550

Mercedes-Benz G-Class won’t fade away, but may lose weight with 2017 updates

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is still going strong after 35 years, but a new report says the iconic SUV will get significant updates soon.
2015 Ford Mustang

Out with the old, in with the new: 2014 Ford Mustang vs 2015 Ford Mustang

The 2015 Ford Mustang has been significantly redesigned, but how does it compare with the model it replaces? Is it too radical for Mustang fans to handle?
Brabus Mercedes-Benz G500 convertible

Survive the apocalypse in style with the Brabus Mercedes-Benz G500 convertible

The Brabus Mercedes-Benz G500 convertible is the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV to be modified by the prominent German tuner.
Ferrari LaFerrari

What’s it like to drive the Ferrari LaFerrari? Check out this first-drive video roundup

The Ferrari LaFerrari hits the web in a big way as media outlets get their first crack at Maranello's new flagship hybrid supercar.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Rolls-Royce celebrates 110 years of luxury and conspicuous grilles

Rolls-Royce will celebrate its 110th anniversary this weekend, with events to commemorate the first meetings of founder Charles Rolls and Henry Royce.
Lamborghini Urus concept

Cleaning up its act, Lamborghini may put its first turbo engine in the Urus SUV

The Lamborghini Urus SUV due in 2017 could be the first turbocharged Lamborghini ever. A smaller V8 could help the carmaker meet emissions regulations.
2014 Callaway Corvette Stingray convertible

Callaway debuts tuned 2014 Stingray at National Corvette Museum

The new Callaway Corvette was unveiled at the National Corvette Museum, boasting more power than the model announced earlier this year.
2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed

Bentley plans race-inspired Continental Supersports

The Bentley Continental Supersports will rejoin the Continental range as a road going counterpart to the GT3 racer, a new report says.
2013 Scion FR-S

So keen to jumpstart a racing culture, Scion offers to pay Canadian drivers to race

The Scion racing contingency program offered in Canada includes payouts for finishing and winning races in multiple disciplines.
Hennessey HPE1000 Chevrolet SS

Hennessey builds a Chevy SS with the power of a Bugatti Veyron

The Chevrolet SS is already a great muscle car, but Hennessey Performance Engineering doesn't settle for merely great. Its latest tuned SS has 1,000 hp.
Jay Leno's 27-liter 1930 Bentley

In a bombastic tribute to British engineering, Jay Leno shows off his 27-liter 1930 Bentley

Jay Leno has some exotic cars in his collection, but none quite like this custom-built Merlin aircraft-engined 1930 Bentley.