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  • New Ford Taurus (Chinese spec)

    The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has pulled the covers off its all-new Taurus ahead of the car’s official world debut tomorrow at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. This is the classic nameplate’s first appearance in China, a market where comfy, large sedans like the Taurus are still popular, and the version being shown in Shanghai has been developed with a focus on the Chinese market. “The Ford Taurus we’re introducing today shows the amazing strength and flexibility of our One Ford plan,” said John Lawler, Ford’s head of operations in China. “It combines...

  • Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupe, 2015 Shanghai Auto Show
    BMW X4-Rivaling Mercedes GLC Coupe Previewed By New Concept

    It took Mercedes-Benz close to a decade to come out with a rival for the BMW X6, which came earlier this year in the form of the 2016 GLE Coupe. But with BMW now offering an X4 as well, Mercedes isn’t wasting any time in developing a smaller companion for its own coupe-like crossover...

  • Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix
    Hamilton Edges Out Vettel For Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Pole

    Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton managed to secure pole position for the 2015 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, but he’s going to have his work cut out for him come tomorrow’s race as Ferrari’s four-time world champion driver Sebastian Vettel will also be starting on the front...

  • Arrinera Hussarya prototype, 2015 Poznań Auto Show
    Arrinera Hussarya, Mitsubishi Evo Final Edition, 2016 Cadillac ATS-V: This Week’s Top Photos

    Poland’s first supercar, the Arrinera Hussarya, was finally revealed to the public this week. The car was presented at an auto show in the country of its birth, and was revealed to be packing a new 8.2-liter V-8 with more than 800 horsepower on tap. It should also have the handling to match...

  • BEEEEEES! Image from 'Tommy Boy'.
    Truck Crash Dumps 13.7 Million Bees On Highway

    BEEEEEEES!!!!!! Whether you’re allergic or not, this is pretty much a nightmare scenario. A truck traveling on Interstate 5 in Lynwood, Washington, crashed while merging, tipped the truck, and spilled 13 million bees on the highway. Thirteen. Point seven. MILLION. That’s a lot of bees...

  • Episode 9 of Project Binky is here
    Project Binky Episode 9: The Wait Is Over

    That’s right folks. Throw out all hopes of productivity for the next 26 minutes and 47 seconds. Episode 9 of Project Binky is here. ALSO SEE: One Guy Now Owns Two Lamborghini Venenos (Probably) With the frame (essentially) finished, the powertrain fitted (but not yet installed), and the body...

  • Valentino Balboni poses beside a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster painted in Verde Singh

    The Lamborghini Veneno is one of the rarest cars on Earth—and certainly among the rarest new cars. But one man may just own two of them—a coupe and a roadster. Only offered to loyal Lamborghini customers, the Veneno line is a hyper-expensive, hyper-focused exercise in hyper design and hyper speed. Kris Singh is one of those customers. ALSO SEE: The Stress Of Loading A $4.1 Million Lamborghini Veneno Onto A Truck Will Kill You: Video There are only 13 Venenos—total, including coupes and roadsters. Only 12 will ever see private ownership. Singh hasn’t confirmed the new...

  • 2016 Audi A6 (European spec)
    2016 Audi A6, A7 priced

    We’ve already had our stint behind the wheel of the new 2016 Audi A6, S6, A7, and S7, courtesy of a trip to Dresden, Germany, but today, Audi announced U.S. pricing of the lines. Updated exteriors and refreshed interior technology are among the updates justifying a mild price hike on all...

  • 2015 Ford Mustang electronic line lock
    Making The 2015 Ford Mustang: Episode 1, Exterior Design

    The 2015 Ford Mustang is here, but do you know how it got here? Probably not. But you soon will, thanks to a new video series from Ford. ALSO SEE: Hellcat Converted To E85 Sees 753 Rear-Wheel Horsepower: Video This first episode goes over some of the Mustang’s history and then talks about the...

  • 2016 Cadillac CT6, 2015 New York Auto Show
    First 2016 Cadillac CT6 And 2015 Chevy COPO Camaro Head To Auction

    Two General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] vehicles with serious potential for future gains in value will go under the hammer this weekend at a Barrett-Jackson auction in Palm Beach, Florida. But collectability is just one of the factors set to drive up bids; another is the fact that full proceeds from...

  • Bahrain International Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Bahrain led Formula One’s expansion into the Middle East back in 2004 and, despite the ongoing political strife in the country, will this year hold its 11th Grand Prix. Starting last season, the Bahrain Grand Prix became a twilight race, providing some much-needed relief from the heat for all...

  • Martin Winterkorn
    VW CEO’s Contract To Be Extended Despite Chairman’s Recent Grievances

    Volkswagen CEO and chairman of the board of management Martin Winterkorn has won the approval of the German auto giant’s supervisory board executive committee and will now likely have his contract extended, despite recent grievances made by chairman Ferdinand Piech. In an interview last week...

  • Dodge's online configurator for the Viper SRT GTC

    As part of its updates for its 2015 Viper SRT supercar, Dodge launched a new variant dubbed the “GTC” that buyers are able to customize in virtually any way they desire—and no two Viper SRT GTCs will be allowed to be alike for any single model year, not even when it comes to their color. Of course, buyers have numerous variations to choose from, as Dodge is offering up to 8,000 hand-painted exterior color finishes, 24,000 hand-painted stripe styles, 10 wheel options, 16 interior trims, six aero packages, and host of additional standalone options. Dodge has now launched an...

  • 2015 BMW i3
    BMW i3 And Mercedes-Benz C-Class Make Ward’s 2015 Best Interiors List

    There was a time when having a decent interior in your car meant spending the big bucks. That’s not the case these days as interiors have become much more homogenized over the years, with the key differentiators usually being the level of tech installed and the trim fitted. This is exactly...

  • Peugeot 308 R Hybrid concept, 2015 Shanghai Auto Show
    Peugeot 308 R Hybrid Concept Is A 500-Horsepower Hot Hatch

    At present, Peugeot’s 308 hatchback has no high-performance offering to rival the likes of the new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R but that may change in the future, as indicated by the French automaker’s series of 308 R concept cars. The original 308 R was...

  • 2015 Subaru Exiga Crossover 7
    Forbidden Fruit: 2015 Subaru Exiga Crossover 7

    While Subaru still decides on a vehicle to replace its Tribeca, over in Japan it has an interesting option called the “Exiga Crossover 7”. The vehicle is essentially a large wagon equipped with seven seats in a highly-flexible arrangement. For anyone that loathes SUVs but has a big...

  • Improved Corvette PDR
    Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter Shows Off Improved PDR Image Quality

    The Corvette's Performance Data Recorder—which captures video and overlays metrics like speed, RPM and steering angle—is a great tool for enthusiasts looking for lower lap times. ALSO SEE: Hellcat Converted To E85 Sees 753 Rear-Wheel Horsepower: Video As we've seen, it can also be used...

  • 2016 Cadillac CT6
    Cadillac To Get New, Unique V-8 Despite Talk Of The V-8’s Death

    The V-8 means a lot of things to a lot of people. For the enthusiast, it’s the staple of all things fun and awesome: sound, power, speed. For the greenie, it’s a symbol of waste, excess, and old technology. So what does the future of the V-8 look like? In a very well-written and...

  • Startech Range Rover Truck

    We feel like it's a safe to say that the average modern Range Rover owner doesn't use his or her vehicle to the full extent of its capabilities. To be fair, you could easily say the same thing about the average sports or exotic car owner. Still, there's something about a pristine Range Rover that makes us want to get the thing covered in mud, hit a trail, or haul something in the rear cargo area. Startech, which is the division of Brabus that deals with non-Mercedes-Benz bits, seems to sort of feel the same way. CHECK OUT: Audi R8 Rebodied With Skoda Details: Travesty Or Awesomeness? Startech...

  • The Dudesons Car Snowboard jump
    Cars And Snowboard Ramps Are Bad For Your Man Bits: Video

    If you haven't heard of the Dudesons, allow me to fill you in on who we're dealing with. The Dudesons are a group of four guys from Finland who like pranks, stunts, comedy, and anything that combines all three fo those things. Think Jackass but with Finnish accents, and you have the Dudesons. These...

  • Mad Max: Fury Road legacy trailer ties past to present
    'Mad Max: Fury Road' Legacy Trailer Brings The Past & Present Together

    If you’ve been wondering how the new Mad Max: Fury Road movie starring Tom Hardy would tie in to its Mel Gibson predecessors, wonder no more. The latest trailer answers that very question. MUST WATCH: The Coolest Kids In The Post-Apocalypse Have Mad Max Power Wheels And it does it with all...

  • Hoffmann & Novague R200
    Audi R8 Rebodied With Skoda Details: Travesty Or Awesomeness?

    We can’t decide where to land on this bug-eyed Audi R8. It’s just too much to take in all at once. But it’s very well done. If converting an R8 to look like a Skoda (the 130 RS rally car is mentioned as inspiration by the designer) can be considered a job well done. We’re...

  • Potential 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Type R rendering - Image via CivicX
    Potential 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Type R Rendered

    At the 2015 New York Auto Show earlier this month, Honda rolled out a striking coupe concept that previews the design of an all-new Civic set to be introduced for the 2016 model year. At the concept’s unveiling, Honda also confirmed that the 2016 Civic will be available as a coupe, hatch and...

  • Teaser sketch for potential Mercedes-Benz pickup truck
    Mercedes-Benz Pickup To Be Badged A “GLT”

    Mercedes-Benz is officially working on a pickup truck, though whether or not the vehicle will make it to the U.S. is still up in the air. A few things we do know about the pickup is that it will be a mid-size model and feature a dual-cab design, the latter indicated in the official teaser sketch...

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