2014

  • 2014 Cadillac ELR 'Regen on Demand' paddle shifters

    While on most cars, paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel usually enable a driver to change a car’s gears, but as we’ve seen on some electrified vehicles, designers have used the handy paddles for a very different function. Take the new 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric car, for example. The ELR’s paddle shifters enable the driver to switch on or off the car’s ‘Regen on Demand’ feature, which temporarily regenerates energy and stores it as electricity in the battery pack for later use. To engage the system, the driver simply takes his or...

  • 2014 Audi R8 first drive
    2014 Audi R8: Pricing Edges Up, Dual-Clutch Gearbox On Offer

    The 2014 Audi R8 lineup is significantly improved—with the German brand's mid-engine flagship sports car getting various updates to appearance, performance, and features. And that's before considering what might be the most substantial change—a new seven-speed S tronic transmission that...

  • 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type
    Personalizing Your Ultimate 2014 Jaguar F-Type: 30 Days Of F-Type

    Now that you’ve learned about the history of Jaguar’s new F-Type, seen what it’s comparable to and finally arrived at your ideal version, it’s now time to add some personal touches to really build that emotional bridge between you and the car. Fortunately for you, Jaguar has...

  • 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS
    2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Walkaround: Video

    At the recent New York Auto Show, the facelifted 2014 Chevrolet Camaro made its debut, albeit only in SS and the new Z/28 trim. While we’ve had a close look at the track-focused Z/28, including producing our own video preview, we haven’t had much time with the rest of the 2014 Camaro...

  • Ultimate Minimalist Jaguar F-Type Build  - 30 Days Of The 2014 Jaguar F-Type
    The Ultimate 2014 Jaguar F-Type Build: 30 Days Of F-Type

    Day six of our 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type brings us to what we are calling The Ultimate F-Type Build. We went to the online Jaguar F-Type configurator and built two different vehicles that we feel would be the pinnacles of the model line--depending on your goals, of course. The first F-Type...

  • 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type
    What Stacks Up Against The F-Type: 30 Days Of 2014 Jaguar F-Type

    Jaguar’s new F-Type presents buyers with an interesting proposition. Due to a variety of engine options ranging from naturally aspirated V-6s to supercharged V-8s, Jaguar has been able to stagger pricing of its F-Type so that it competes against a much wider variety of models than it could...

  • 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

    Since the debut of the F-150 SVT Raptor off-roading pickup back in 2010, Ford has continuously updated the vehicle, either adding a SuperCrew option, improving the safety or adding more power with each passing year. In fact, continuous improvement has been a Raptor development imperative since launch. For the 2014 model year, Ford is releasing a new edition, the 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition. The latest addition to the ever-expanding F-150 SVT Raptor family adds unique touches to vehicle’s already available Luxury Package, including a Ruby Red Metallic exterior color or Tuxedo...

  • 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type
    E-Type To F-Type, The Legend: 30 Days Of 2014 Jaguar F-Type

    Launched in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type became an icon almost instantly. It's been displayed in New York's Museum of Modern Art and was the third car to enter MoMA's permanent collection, after a 1948 Cisitalia 202 and a 1990 Ferrari F1 car. The E-Type sprang from a pair of concept cars in 1957 and...

  • 2014 Maserati Ghibli
    2014 Maserati Ghibli Revealed Ahead Of Shanghai Auto Show Debut

    It appears Maserati’s mystery teaser for this month’s 2013 Shanghai Auto Show was in fact depicting the automaker’s upcoming Ghibli sedan, which has already been spied in prototype form for several months and was rumored to be debuting at the Chinese show. After an early leak...

  • 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type
    The 2014 Jaguar F-Type And The XK120: 30 Days Of F-Type

    Tying the present to the past is sometimes easy, sometimes not. With cars there's often a direct lineage to follow. In the case of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type, tracing its roots is a bit more indirect. Jaguar has been keen to play up the ties to the XK120 and its legendary offspring, the C-Type and...

  • Auction of first 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Convertible - Image: Barrett-Jackson
    Rick Hendrick Buys First 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible For $1 Million

    Having already dropped $1.1 million on the very first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to enter production, NASCAR team owner and avid Corvette collector Rick Hendrick has now also bought the first convertible version of the car. The rights to the first 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible, which is...

  • 2014 Range Rover Sport configurator build
    How Would You Configure The 2014 Range Rover Sport?

    After seeing the pre-show unveiling of the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (with a brief appearance by Daniel Craig), and then getting a bit more intimate with it, we're pretty keen on the new Sport. It's lighter, more modern-looking, and still exceptionally well-finished, inside and out. The new...

  • 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S

    Take a closer look at what makes the Rapide S tick.

  • 1951 Le Mans-winning Jaguar C-Type
    65 Years Of Jaguar's Sports Cars: 30 Days Of F-Type

    Jaguar's sports car heritage is deep, but there have been intermissions. From the very founding of the company, sporty cars were a priority, despite the a desire by William Lyons to parley the brand's sporting success into a broader line of vehicles for greater market reach and profit. Along the...

  • The Nissan GT-R shows its snow-driving capabilities
    Nissan GT-R Proves Its Snow Capabilities...Against An Infiniti FX And A 370Z?

    In the world of supercars, there are battles and then there are "battles." This is one of the latter. In this rather dry and yet superficial look at the Nissan GT-R's snow-driving capabilities, Nissan sets up one heck of a straw man--or snow man, as it were. Testing slalom, acceleration, and...

  • 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type
    30 Days Of The 2014 Jaguar F-Type Begins Today

    Get ready for a month of in-depth, media-rich coverage of one of the hottest new sports cars to hit the streets this year: the 2014 Jaguar F-Type. Whether you're a fan of the stylish new high-performance roadster already or not, you probably will be by the end of the month. We'll bring you...

  • 2014 Hyundai Equus
    2014 Hyundai Equus Video Preview

    While the Hyundai Equus luxury sedan has only been on the market a few years here in the U.S., the Korean automaker is already giving its flagship sedan a mild refresh. For 2014 the Equus boasts new technology, an updated design, and an even more luxurious interior. In the luxury segment it's all...

  • 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, 2013 New York Auto Show
    2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Video: New York Auto Show

    We've seen the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Convertible before, but this time, it's in America and it's a beautiful blue-on-brown. The interior of the car on display at the 2013 New York Auto Show was the real standout feature, despite the beautiful dark blue metallic paint. With deep browns over...

  • Hyundai Equus by Hermès concept, 2013 Seoul Motor Show

    Pictured here is the Hyundai Equus by Hermès concept car presented by the Korean automaker at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show last week. Hermès is a high-end fashion label that in the past has been connected with brands such as Bugatti and even Smart, and soon we could be adding Hyundai to that list. Unlike Hyundai’s previous collaboration with fashion label Prada, which saw the launch of the well-appointed Hyundai Genesis Prada back in 2011, the new Equus developed with Hermès is not yet confirmed for production. However, given the strong reception received by the...

  • Unmodified Nissan GT-R attempts ice speed record
    Nissan GT-R Sets Unofficial Production Car Ice Speed Record In Russia: Video

    Bentley's exploits in high-speed ice driving are well-known--and officially recognized. But for Nissan of Europe, the official Guinness certification apparently wasn't as important as going flat-out on Lake Baikal in a bone-stock GT-R. You see, the claim made with this video is for the unmodified...

  • 2014 Infiniti Q50
    Build Your Own 2014 Infiniti Q50: Configurator Live

    We still can't stop looking at the 2014 Infiniti Q50. It's a sharp sedan. Now we can't stop playing with the build configurator, which went live today. You want a 354-horsepower all-wheel-drive hybrid with navigation and plenty of tech? Sure thing--that'll be $55,200 with delivery. How about a...

  • 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, 2013 New York Auto Show
    Only One In Three Chevy Dealers Will Sell 2014 Corvettes, Initially: Report

    Chevy is said to be limiting the number of dealers that sell the new Corvette in order to help production keep up with demand.

  • 2014 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon (European spec)
    BMW Confirms Diesel 3-Series Sports Wagon For U.S.

    BMW has finally confirmed that its 3-Series Sports Wagon will offer a diesel option in the U.S., with the automaker revealing the good news following the debut of the 2014 328d diesel sedan at the 2013 New York Auto Show last week. We’ve been yearning for a diesel-powered 3-Series Sports...

  • 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith, 2013 Geneva Motor Show
    2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Video Preview

    The 2013 New York Auto Show marked the U.S. debut of the new 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith. Unveiled in Geneva, this luxurious coupe is set to take on the Bentley Continental GT. With a fastback design and rear-hinged doors, the design of the Wraith oozes luxury and style. The interior is a cocoon of...

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