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Lexus RC F vs the BMW M4

Lexus RC F vs. BMW M4: Which luxury hotrod belongs in your heated garage?

The BMW M4 inherits the M3 coupe's crown, but it will have a challenger in the form of the Lexus RC F. Which will come out on top?
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After its 4-door sales soar, Porsche ponders a mid-size BMW 5 Series rival

Porsche may continue its march into the mainstream with a less-expensive sedan aimed at the BMW 5 Series and other cars in the same segment.
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Nissan’s rear-wheel drive retro runabout IDx concept gets the green light for production

The Nissan IDx concepts were a hit at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, and now Nissan is apparently getting ready to put one of them into production.
1932 ford 5 window coupe reproduction bodies launched

Ford relives hot rod glory days with reproduction 1932 Coupe body shells

The 1932 Ford is the ultimate hot rod, and now gear heads can build "new" ones with reproduction body shells offered through Ford Component Sales.
2015 audi a8 l security revealed

Audi’s 2015 A8 L Security is the perfect car for opulence-loving doomsday preppers

The 2015 Audi A8 L Securirt is an armored version of the Audi A8 full-size luxury sedan, featuring steel, ceramic, and aluminum reinforcement.
2015 Subaru WRX STI front right

Subaru’s raptor-inspired 2015 WRX STI claws at the pavement with 6 traction modes

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI takes its rightful place as Subaru's ultimate performance car, with a meaner look and a 305 hp engine to back it up.
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2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop prowls the pavement with upgraded styling for a piddly $295

The 2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop joins Dodge's line of Blacktop special-edition models with more sinister styling and the same features as a Dart SXT.
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Nissan’s Sport Sedan Concept: the Maxima we’ve been praying for (minus rear-wheel drive)

The Nissan Sport Sedan Concept previews the styling of future Nissans, in particular the next Maxima full-size sedan. Will it make Nissan interesting again?
2014 Porsche 911 Targa front left

Porsche’s 911 Targa 4, 4S are the coolest things since, well, the last Targas

The 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S bring back Porsche's classic Targa roof, with the mechanicals from the latest 911 Carrera 4 and 4S.
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Mercedes-Benz’s S600 adds much-needed V12 dynamism to the iconic luxury landship

The Mercedes-Benz S600 luxury sedan debuted in all of its V12 glory at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, with all of the luxury and tech expected.
2015 chrysler 200 debuts 2014 detroit auto show

This isn’t Michael Scott’s Sebring: Chrysler’s all-new 200 wows with sophisticated styling

The 2015 Chrysler 200 marks a major shift from the awkwardly-styled car it replaces, and the rental-spec Sebring. It might restore Chrysler's reputation.
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Ford puts its ever-masculine 2015 F-150 pickup truck on a diet but stuffs it full of tech

The 2015 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck was unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, sporting a lighter curb weight and smaller 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6.
byd plans to sell chinese cars in the us 2015 qin

Would you buy a Chinese car? Well, you’ll get your chance, as BYD heads Stateside in 2015

BYD hopes to be the first Chinese carmaker to establish itself in the United States. So far, its attempts to sell the e6 electric car have failed.
2015 mercedes benz c class wagon leaked photo

Luxury fit for a couple labradores: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon leaked

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon was revealed in a leaked photo, and is expected to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March.
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A roar for the ages: Chrysler celebrates five decades of Hemi V8 power

The 426 Hemi V8 is Chrysler's most iconic engine, flying the Mopar flag on drags trips and oval tracks through the '60s muscle-car era.
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Will your car be worth its weight in gold, or just old? Hagerty names tomorrow’s classic cars

Classic cars have to come from somewhere right? Hagerty named the 10 new models most likely to become future classics.
2015 lexus rc f is revealed ahead of the 2014 detroit auto show

Take that Germans! Lexus’ BMW M4-fighting RC F is revealed ahead of Detroit – UPDATE

The 2015 Lexus RC F is a V8-powered BMW M4-fighting coupe set to debut at next week's Detroit Auto Show. Here's an early peek.
porsche 911 targa confirmed 2014 detroit auto show

Retro-inspired 2015 Porsche 911 Targa confirmed for 2014 Detroit Auto Show

The Porsche 911 Targa was a 1960s and '70s novelty, but now it's back. Porsche will unveil a new Targa at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show next week.
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Inside out: Audi reveals stunning next-gen TT interior at CES 2014

The next Audi TT will feature an updated interior built around a 12.3-inch LCD display, which replaces the gauge cluster and center-stack screen.
mazda diesel prototype to compete in tudor united sportscar championship 2014

Mazda gears up for the Tudor United SportsCar Championship with a diesel prototype

The Mazda prototype for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship uses a version of the production 2.2-liter Skyactiv-D four-cylinder engine.
formula e spark renault srt01e electric racer makes u s debut in las vegas car outside caesar palace

Formula E Spark-Renault SRT_01E electric racer makes U.S. debut in Las Vegas

Formula E came to the United States in a big way, with a demonstration of the Spark-Renault SRT_01E electric car in front of the Mandalay Bay Resort.
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BMW ActiveAssist system lets self-driving cars get sideways and keep you on the road

BMW ActiveAssist is an autonomous-driving system designed for adverse conditions, taking over control of a car in at-the-limit driving.
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A grocery-getter for the Autobahn: Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG revealed

The Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG is the inevitable performance version of the GLA-Class crossover, packing similar gear to its CLA45 AMG sibling.
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On its way to showrooms, Toyota’s hydrogen-powered FCV makes a stop at CES 2014

The Toyota FCV concept made its North American debut at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, along with a test mule.
garmin dash cam updated gps devices debut at ces

New hi-def Garmin Dash Cam: record accidents and Russian meteors all from your car

The Garmin Dash Cam is a high-definition camera that mounts to a vehicle's windshield and allows drivers to record motoring antics, including crashes.
tardec ulv a subaru powered hybrid humvee replacement prototype

Will the next Humvee be a Subaru-powered diesel hybrid?

The TARDEC ULV prototype is one possible replacement for the military's venerable Humvee, and it features a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain.
2015 subaru wrx sti confirmed 2014 detroit auto show teaser

Rally fans rejoice: 2015 Subaru WRX STI confirmed for 2014 Detroit Auto Show

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show next week, giving Subaru fans the high-performance rally rocket they've waited for.
audi sport quattro laserlight concept debut ces

Call the plastic surgeon; Audi might produce the face-melting Sport quattro concept

The Audi Sport quattro concept, a plug-in hybrid sports car unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, could make it to showrooms.
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Fisker Automotive soap opera continues, as Wanxiang makes last-minute bid

Fisker Automotive is asking U.S. Bankruptcy Court to disregard a last-minute bid from Chinese auto-parts supplier Wanxiang.
ford c max solar energi concept to debut at 2014 ces

Lighthouse tech lets Ford C-Max Solar Energi concept go ‘off the grid’

The Ford C-Max Solar Energi concept features a solar roof that can charge its lithium-ion battery pack, allowing drivers to put away the plug.
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Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept to debut at CES (insert laser pun here)

The Audi Sport quattro concept will return for CES 2014 with laser headlights and a fetching Plasma Red paint job.
hippie favorite volkswagen kombi may get stay execution 2013 last edition

Unlike Jerry Garcia, Volkswagen’s Kombi Microbus isn’t dead … yet

The Volkswagen Kombi was supposed to got of production at the end of 2013, but the Brazilian government may exempt it from new safety regulations.
nissan sport sedan concept slated 2014 detroit auto show debut teaser

Nissan to unveil next-gen Maxima in sport sedan concept form at 2014 Detroit Auto Show

Nissan will unveil a "Sport Sedan Concept" at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, perhaps recalling the glory days of the original Maxima and Infiniti G35.
BMW X4 concept profile

Crossover coupe craziness: BMW X4 to debut 2014 New York Auto Show … for some reason

The BMW X4 will be to the X3 what the X6 is to the X5, namely a chop-topped version of an otherwise utilitarian crossover.