Hybrids

With a stylish new look and improved performance, there's not much to criticize on the new 2013 Lexus GS 450h.

Acura is out testing its next-generation MDX luxury crossover on public roads and we’ve managed to scoop a prototype running around the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track’s surrounding streets. The new MDX is expected to land in showrooms in the second half of 2013...

Today, we delve into the near future of serious sports cars and luxury vehicles. The McLaren MP4-12C--still nearly brand new--gets some upgrades to its programming for more power. Current owners will be able to upgrade their cars, too, bringing total output to 616 horsepower. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz...

We drive the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG--with video--and find it to retain its boxy, off-road charm and its fearsome power, as well as its ridonkulousness. The 2013 BMW 7-Series is coming soon, and it's packing a new set of powertrains, some new technology, and some new looks. Check it out. And...

Updates to the 2013 BMW 7-Series are numerous and include a completely new powertrain for the eco-friendly ActiveHybrid 7.

Despite emerging markets such as China, the Middle East and Russia getting all the attention from manufacturers of high-end autos lately, when it comes to the sale of supercars the U.S. is still number one. Because of this, Ferrari’s long-awaited replacement for the Enzo supercar is expected...

Luca di Montezemolo is many things: a snazzy dresser, a political powerhouse in Italy, and, most relevant to us, the chairman of Ferrari. As part of the most recent quarter's financial results (which were quite good) di Montezemolo announced that the new Ferrari Enzo hybrid supercar would arrive by...

Today we have a racer's delight: first up, the Ferrari 599XX and FXX mega-gallery, showing off the raciest of Ferrari's current portfolio of track-dedicated excellence. Next, F1 world champ Sebastian Vettel goes kung fu fighting, though even after watching it, we're not really sure why. And Patrick...

With the recent launches of the LFA supercar, Scion FR-S and a much sportier Lexus GS sedan, it’s clear the desire to build emotionally-styled, fun-to-drive cars has been rekindled at Toyota. However, Toyota’s performance car renaissance is far from complete. To fill the huge void...

The Nissan Juke-R will be built--in limited numbers, on a per-order basis--but it will be built, and sold, to the public. Amazing. Insane. And it will get the new 545-horsepower engine from the 2013 GT-R, rather than the 485-horse unit in the prototype. Well done, Nissan. The 2013 BMW X1 is...

When we say the name Brabus, what comes to mind? Chances are good you’re envisioning an upgraded Mercedes-Benz sedan, stuffed full of monster-horsepower V-12 goodness and fitted with quilted-suede seats. What you’re not expecting, we’ll bet, is an ordinary-looking Mercedes-Benz E...

We got behind the wheel of the 2013 Scion FR-S for the first time recently, on the road and on the rack, to bring you our impressions. The short version: it's pretty awesome. A 2012 Volkswagen Passat has come into our long-term fleet, and we'll be testing it out in all kinds of new and interesting...

Are you an environmentally aware captain of industry? Is it awkward being chauffeured to Greenpeace meetings in a Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase? Fear not, because we have good news for you: Infiniti is building an extended-length version of its M35h hybrid luxury sedan. Dubbed the M35hL...

Audi has unveiled its updated Q5 crossover, which is expected to land in showrooms later this year as a 2013 model. While on the outside there isn’t much to mention, there are numerous changes under the skin including a revised engine lineup that now features a hybrid option. For the global...

Ferrari’s replacement for the Enzo supercar is due out towards the end of this year and in the lead up to its arrival the automaker has been dropping numerous hints about its revolutionary new powerplant. Today, at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, Ferrari has revealed the new V-12 powertrain...

Ferrari has made little secret of its plans to introduce a hybrid model, even going so far as to unveil a concept version of a new gasoline-electric hybrid system dubbed HY-KERS at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. And only last month the automaker’s CEO, Amedeo Felisa, revealed that hybrid...

Lexus is rumored to be working on a car that's twice the LFA: twice the price, twice the power/performance, and twice as exclusive. But does that make any sense? Lotus went a little off-kilter yesterday, finally folding under the strain of what it calls widespread mis-reporting of the company's...

You've seen the official photos from its debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and our own walkaround video from the show. Now Lexus gives us a closer look at the styling and features of the 2013 ES with this official video. Two models are available for the 2013 model year: the ES 350 V-6 and the...

Steve Saleen has regained the legal rights to his own name--at least as it applies to cars--and he's still set on building more of them. Volskwagen USA's chief wants to bring the Scirocco here, even though it was left out of the American product portfolio when it debuted a couple of years ago. Is...

Lexus today revealed pricing details for several key models that debuted last week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The models include the facelifted 2013 RX crossover range, which includes the base RX 350, RX 450h hybrid and a new RX 350 F-Sport. Other models Lexus has priced include the 2013 GS...