2015

We first heard about Google executive Benjamin Sloss and his admiration for the Ferrari brand in 2012 when he paid close to $1.8 million for a Ferrari 599XX Evo in a charity auction. Then, a week ago, he was back proving his generosity once again, this time by presenting his wife Christine with a...

It’s a well-known fact that racing driver Mark Webber is a huge fan of Porsche, with the Australian even purchasing the last 911 GT2 RS during his days driving for the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula One team. Now he’s added an even faster Porsche to his fleet, the 918 Spyder hybrid...

Looking to dress up your new Ford F-150? You could find some Harley-Davidson stick-on vinyl, or you could stick with a brand that makes sense for a Ford vehicle. Roush has released a kit that adds a bit of aggression to your pickup truck, and it throws in a bit of performance enhancement to boot...

It’s been less than a year since the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] launched the Ford Performance division and made the bold promise to expand its lineup of performance offerings to 12 vehicles—and a lot has happened in the short time that’s passed. Already we’ve seen new...

I was lucky enough to go on the media drive programs for both the Alfa Romeo 4C and the 4C Spider. Held at Sonoma Raceway and Laguna Seca, respectively, my time in both versions of Alfa Romeo's pocket supercar was pure, unadulterated fun. ALSO SEE: 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt...

Back in April, legendary Corvette tuner Callaway first announced plans for an uprated version of the C7 Corvette Z06 and showed off an early prototype. The company has now confirmed the final performance target it has set for the car: a peak output of 757 horsepower and 777 pound-feet of torque...

The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat featured in this video from BigKleib34 is the fastest example of the modern muscle sedan that we know of. It’s been modified by expert Dodge tuner High Horse Performance and is currently delivering in excess of 730 horsepower to the rear wheels. MUST WATCH...

We’re sure many readers can relate to how the Porsche 918 Spyder driver in this video must have felt. You’re in a holiday spot with a shiny new car, in this case in St. Tropez with one of the most desirable cars on the planet, and you end up giving the loud pedal a little squeeze to let...

The 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak might have stalled when officially revealed to journalists. But we don't think the the ham-handed intro will impact orders—a sellout is guaranteed. Obviously, low numbers are a given too. MUST SEE: Hellcat Vs. Hellcat: Tires Shredded, Faces Melted, Internet...

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Nissan GT-R couldn’t be more different. One’s a rear-wheel-drive sedan powered by a supercharged V-8 while the other is an all-wheel-drive sports car with turbocharged V-6 power. There’s one thing they have in common, however, and that’s...

After the conference call this morning, we can confirm that Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is a fan of Spaceballs. Of course, we learned some other things too. The sexiest revelation is that a new "Ludicrous" high-performance mode will be available for P85D and new P90D versions of the 2015 Tesla Model...

Cadillac is sharpening the style of its ATS range with a pair of packages that adds some darkened elements on the exteriors of the cars as well as some extra luxuries inside. The packages, labeled the Midnight and Black Sport, are available now on the 2015 ATS and 2015 ATS Coupe, with prices...

Have you been hearing rumblings of a pumped up Challenger SRT Hellcat created by Dodge? Well, we're here to tell you that the car exists, and it's called the Hellcat X. Our friends at Allpar, however, have discovered that it's not a special new model crafted by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles...

You don't have to be Nostradamus to foresee that 360-degree video is about to explode. Prices for cameras have dropped into the $500 range, so YouTube will soon be flooded with amateur and not-so-amateur videos on any variety of subjects. And while the viewing experience feels slightly...

Brought to you by the good folks at Chevrolet, this week's ride has been a 2015 Chevrolet SS. Chevrolet delivered the car so I could make the 600-mile roundtrip from Chicago to Cincinnati to attend the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Full disclosure: In addition to the car, Chevy also gave me...

Despite Ferrari’s vetting of LaFerrari buyers, a number of the hybrid supercars have showed up on the used car lot, typically with price tags well in excess of the estimated $1.3 million factory price. While previous examples for sale were found in Europe or the Middle East, this sexy black...

If you're sitting in the driver's seat of a Ferrari LaFerrari, you have a lot of potential available at your feet and fingertips. This is, after all, a car with over 900 horsepower and more than 660 pound-feet of torque. To say that there's a chance of possible hooliganism is a large...

Over the course of 16 days last month, auto journalist Wayne Gerdes and co-driver Bob Winger drove a 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI to all 48 of the states in the U.S. mainland. Along the way, the pair traveled 8,233.3 miles, and averaged an amazing 81.17 mpg. ALSO SEE: Two Corvette Z06s Wrecked After...

There's no question J.J. Abrams' new Star Wars movies are going to be fantastic for fans of the franchise. Green screens are out, practical effects are in. John Williams is doing the score, and Han Solo and first mate Chewbacca are back. If anyone had doubts about the director's vision for the new...

Sometimes good fortune smiles upon you. That's what happened to me this Fourth of July weekend, as I found a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette parked in the driveway. Outfitted with the Z51 suspension, the Magnetic Ride Control dampers, and an eight-speed automatic transmission, among a host of other...