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  • Luca di Montezemolo and the Ferrari LaFerrari

    Last fall, longstanding Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo, arguably the most influential person to have worked at the Prancing Horse after founder Enzo Ferrari, stepped down from the head role, passing the baton on to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] CEO Sergio Marchionne. Just weeks before his resignation, di Montezemolo said he saw himself working for Ferrari for at least three more years, so his departure, which came as a surprise to many, was clearly not completely amicable. One of the main reasons, it turns out, was FCA’s plans to spin off Ferrari, plans that weren’t...

  • 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2017 Porsche Boxster Spy Shots And Video

    The current Boxster was all-new for the 2013 model year so in Porsche tradition we should see the car receive a mid-cycle facelift for the 2017 model year. Today we have new spy shots of a prototype for the facelifted car plus a video from YouTube user BridgeToGantry. The Boxster is one of our...

  • Tesla Model X
    Tesla Model X Deliveries Start September, Model 3 Design To Be Shown Early 2016

    Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] has released a bundle of information about its future plans in a letter to shareholders outlining its second quarter financial results. In the letter, CEO Elon Musk revealed that production of the Model S reached a new record of 12,807 cars, and that deliveries for the...

  • 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata  -  First Drive, July 2015
    Power Move: Mazda Hasn't Ruled Out A Turbocharged MX-5

    Here's some exciting news: A turbocharged version of the latest MX-5 Miata is on the table. Details come from Australia's Motoring, which reported that during the new roadster's Down Under launch, Mazda global PR boss Kudo Hidetoshi was asked about the future of the current ND platform and replied...

  • Christian von Koenigsegg and the Koenigsegg One:1
    Here's Why Koenigsegg Doesn't Care About Top Speed Records

    Christian von Koenigsegg is confident his One:1 will be able to hit an astonishing 273 mph, eclipsing the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's top speed record of 267.8 mph. That said, whether his car earns the title of world's fastest supercar doesn't particularly concern him. And a recent post on the...

  • 1981 BMW M1 IMSA Group 4 to race at the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion 2015
    BMW Bringing Three Classics Of Motorsports To Monterey

    BMW is bringing out some of its big guns for this month's Monterey Car Week. One of the highlight events, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, is right around the corner, and BMW is an automaker with one heck of a road racing history. To that end, the Bavarian bunch will be arriving in...

  • Jay Leno Emory Outlaw Porsche

    If you know a bit about old Porsches, then you've heard of the Emory family. Neil Emory is the man responsible for the Outlaw style of old Porsche 356 coupes. Fast forward from the '60s, and his grandson Rod Emory is carrying the torch forward with Emory Motorsports. Rod's company produces perfectly modified versions of these stunningly stylish machines, and he recently paid a visit to Jay Leno's Garage with a pair of pristine Porsches. WATCH: This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Could Be First With A 9-Second Pass: Video The two cars on hand are both 356s. One is a 1958 Emory Special, while the...

  • One-off Ford Focus RS with livery designed by Forza Motorsport gamers
    One-Off Ford Focus RS Celebrates Forza Motorsport

    The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is gearing up for the market launch of its awesome Focus RS and has been trotting out the car at a number of promotional events recently. First we saw one of its key developers, rally driver Ken Block, take it for a spin at Ford’s European headquarters in...

  • A modified 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat at the dragstrip
    This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Could Be First With A 9-Second Pass: Video

    Only a week ago we saw what may just be one of the quickest 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcats around, with the car—and its female owner—completing the quarter mile in a time of 10.67 seconds. We now have video of a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that’s even quicker—a lot...

  • 2016 Audi S8 Plus
    2017 Ford GT, 2016 Audi S8 Plus, Next-Gen Lotus Elise: Car News Headlines

    A prototype for the Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar has been spotted. This time we have video footage, which shows the car rolling down the road and gives us a taste of its low, hunkered-down stance. Audi has taken the covers off a new version of its S8 full-size performance...

  • 2016 Honda Civic spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2016 Honda Civic Spy Shots (With Interior)

    Honda gave us an early look at its all-new, 10th-generation Civic with the debut of the Civic Concept at the recent 2015 New York Auto Show. Although a coupe, the concept hinted at the styling expected for new versions of both the Civic sedan and Civic Coupe and possibly a new Civic Liftback model...

  • 2017 Ford GT spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2017 Ford GT Spy Shots And Video

    The Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] new GT supercar has been caught once again testing in production trim—or a somewhat more naked version of production trim—and this time we have video footage. The video comes from YouTube user Daniel Parlin and gives us a good idea as to what the new...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (Euro-spec)

    We already had a chance to take Mercedes-Benz’s new GLC for a spin and found it to be a very impressive vehicle. With a roomy interior that’s easily the best in class, a powerful engine under the hood (and more potent units to come), and ride comfort that’s comparable to the impeccable C-Class sedan, there’s a lot to love about this plush small SUV. Now there’s one more reason: Mercedes has priced its 2016 GLC from just $39,875, including a $925 destination charge. DON'T MISS: 2017 Audi S8 Plus Revealed With 605 Horsepower That’s pretty much in line with...

  • 2016 Audi S8 Plus
    2016 Audi S8 Plus Revealed With 605 Horsepower

    Tired of seeing Mercedes-Benz have all the fun in the full-size performance sedan segment, Audi has come out with a new version of its S8 that’s packing a full 605 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque (553 lb-ft with overboost). The new version is the S8 Plus, and it makes its world debut...

  • 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB 'Short Nose'
    Stampede Of Rare Ferraris Heads To Monterey Auction Block

    On both the track and auction block, Ferraris are known for incredible performance. And over two dozen examples, spanning much of the storied company's existence, will be up for sale during auction house Mecum’s main event during this month's Monterey Car Week. Ferrari's modern era will be...

  • Rolls-Royce Wraith 'Inspired by Music'
    Rolls-Royce Turns To Music For Inspiration On Latest Wraith Special

    Rolls-Royce is getting a lot of inspiration lately. The Wraith coupe has been crafted in various iterations inspired by fashion and film. Now the sexy two-door's styling is drawing upon inspiration from music. It's clear that music provides some pretty damn good inspiration, because the car looks...

  • Lexus Hoverboard
    Watch People Ride The Very Real Lexus Hoverboard: Video

    What happens when you combine the oldest Japanese luxury brand, 200 meters of magnetic track, a pair of -197 degree C "cryostats," and a specially designed skatepark outside Barcelona, Spain? You get an absolutely fantastic way to break your wrist. ALSO SEE: Father Brings Son Along For Drift...

  • Father Son Drift
    Father Brings Son Along For Drift Session: Video

    Old man take a look at your life, I'm a lot like you... I need someone to drift the whole day through... Anton Avdeev is a drifter with one sweet ride. It's a Toyota Sprinter that's fully prepped to spend most of its time sideways. The car also has a passenger, and that's where Avdeev's son likes...

  • McLaren 650S vs. Tesla Model S P85D

    Tesla Motors' [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S is a revolutionary car, and the fact that the high-performance P85D version has an Insane mode is hilarious and awesome at the same time. Make no mistake, this electric terror will launch like a fighter off a carrier deck. ALSO SEE: This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Could Be First With A 9-Second Pass: Video By almost any measure—we'll remove, say, nitro-powered funny cars from the discussion—Elon Musk's monster is a wickedly quick machine. Finding a clip of it dusting a conventional internal combustion-powered competitor won't take Google more...

  • Jeep Renegade Cold Weather Dyno
    FCA Adds Four-Wheel-Drive Dyno For Extreme Weather Testing

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] has just invested $2.5 million into its Chrysler Technology Center. The reason for the quick cash spend? The installation of an upgraded four-wheel-drive dyno that can handle plenty of power while the CTC kicks out brutal temperatures. Inside the center, test...

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia
    More Details On Alfa Romeo’s Upcoming X3 Rival

    Last month an early test mule for a new Alfa Romeo SUV was spotted testing in Italy. The new SUV is one of two high-riding models the Italian marque plans to launch between 2016 and 2018, and it is being designed as a small, sporty alternative to the likes of the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The...

  • Jack Beckman and the Infinite Hero Dodge Charger at the 2015 NHRA Sonoma Nationals
    Watch An NHRA Funny Car Set A Record Pass: Video

    High-horsepower Funny Cars are notoriously quick down the strip but a new record was set last Friday at California’s Sonoma Raceway. Jack Beckman behind the wheel of the Infinite Hero Dodge Charger made a pass in just 3.921 seconds at 323.43 mph, setting a class record in the process. The...

  • 2015 Lamborghini Huracán first drive
    Lamborghini Huracán Spyder, Next-Gen Toyota Prius, McLaren 650S Replacement: Today’s Car News

    Lamborghini will reportedly showcase its Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show taking place next month. The same show is where Ferrari will present its 488 Spider, the Lamborghini’s direct rival. Toyota’s next-generation Prius has been spotted in prototype form...

  • Nissan’s plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico
    Mercedes and Infiniti form Mexican joint venture for next-gen compact car production

    Roughly one year ago, Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti confirmed plans to build their next-generation compact cars at a new plant located next to an existing Nissan facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Today, the two automakers formed a joint venture that will be responsible for production of the new...

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