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  • 2016 BMW M2 spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

    The BMW M2 has been rumored for as long as the 2-Series itself has been known about, but it looks like it may soon transition from the land of supposition and rumor to reality. According to a new report from Auto Express, the BMW M2 is likely to arrive at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. However, sources close to the matter have told Motor Authority that the M2 won't be at the Detroit Auto Show. When will it debut? That's still unknown to anyone outside BMW. Detroit would have been a touch earlier than thought, anyway. If BMW stays true to form, the first official sighting of the M2 may not be the...

  • 2015 Porsche Macan S
    Porsche Exec Confirms Macan S Diesel For U.S.

    It’s been known for some time that a diesel-powered Macan would eventually be offered in the U.S., but now we have official confirmation from the German sports car manufacturer. Speaking with Automotive News (subscription required), Porsche Cars North America’s vice president of...

  • Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales presents new Exige S to customer
    Lotus Offers Customers Factory Tour And Track Time

    Lotus has come up with a new way to raise some much needed cash: offering customers an opportunity to visit the factory and even get some track time on the company’s official test track located onsite. The offer is part of a new program called Handmade in Hethel (Hethel being the town where...

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    Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Confirmed

    Although it was largely expected that Mercedes-AMG would eventually launch a high-performance Black Series version of its new GT sports car, the boss of the official Mercedes-Benz tuner has now confirmed the news. “Sooner or later there will be a Black Series version,” Mercedes-AMG boss...

  • Sergio Marchionne
    Marchionne Promises Not To “Screw Up” Ferrari DNA Despite Increasing Production

    Almost immediately after it was announced that current Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne would be replacing longstanding Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo, there were fears production would be ramped up and the exclusivity of the brand tarnished. It was a policy of di Montezemolo...

  • 2015 Lamborghini Huracán first drive
    Lamborghini Huracán Hits 1,000 U.S. Sales, 3,000 Global: New Record

    If you had any questions about the success of Lamborghini’s Huracán as a replacement for the Gallardo—which you really wouldn’t have if you’d read our first drive review—you’ll have none now: the Huracán has officially racked up 1,000 U.S. sales and...

  • F1 2014

    The world of Formula One changes often—sometimes in large ways, sometimes in small ones. But the world of gaming, and particularly racing games, can change even more incredibly, and more often. DON'T MISS: Watch A Stock 2015 BMW M3 Run 11.66 At 119.24 In The Quarter: Video Here, we see the launch preview of F1 2014, which brings the current season’s cars, drivers, teams, and turbocharged / hybrid powertrains to the gaming stage. Produced by Codemasters, F1 2014 also adds to the (virtual) racing with a new driver evaluation system that dynamically adjusts the game to match the...

  • Poison Dart R/T Concept
    Mopar Offers Sneak Peek At 2014 SEMA Concepts, Includes Viper ACR, Poison Dart R/T

    The tunerstravaganza that is the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual show (SEMA) will soon be upon us, running November 4-7 in Las Vegas. Among the first of the major manufacturers to preview its full onslaught for the show, Chrysler today gives us a sneak peek at several concept...

  • 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 spy shots
    2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Spy Shots

    Yesterday we learned that Porsche is looking to launch a new entry-level race car based on its Cayman sports car, and today we have new spy shots of a prototype that’s likely to be for the Cayman race car’s road-going cousin. The prototype was spotted on some surrounding roads of...

  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition 35
    Audi A9 Concept, Mercedes G-Class Edition 35, Ariel Atom 3S: Today’s Car News

    Audi is set to reveal a grand four-door coupe concept at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show next month, and already many are calling it a preview of a new A9 flagship the automaker has been mulling for some time. Today we saw the first teaser image for the concept. Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 35 years...

  • Vertu for Bentley luxury smartphone
    First Vertu For Bentley Smartphone Revealed, Costs $17,100: Video

    Vertu, the independent luxury phone company originally formed by Nokia, announced back in July that it would work closely with Bentley to develop a series of smartphones that feature the design, craftsmanship and elegance found in the British automaker’s lineup. Well, the first of the new...

  • Ariel Atom 3S
    More Powerful Ariel Atom 3S Revealed: Video

    The distributor of the Ariel Atom in the U.S., TMI AutoTech, has a new, more powerful version of the stripped-out track car ready for order. It’s called the Atom 3S, and it's featured in prototype form in the video above. DON'T MISS: Meet Pagani's Chief Tester Davide Testi: Video Power in the...

  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition 35

    The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or G-Wagon (short for Geländewagen) as it’s affectionately known, has been around for more than three decades and hasn't changed much, visually at least, since launch. Despite the numerous updates the SUV has benefited from over the years, it still manages to retain the classic look of the original that debuted in 1979. ALSO SEE: Enjoy This Blast To 213 MPH In The Ferrari LaFerrari: Video Now, 35 years on, Mercedes is celebrating its G-Class with an Edition 35 special edition model. The vehicle is being offered overseas only and comes in either G350...

  • Tecnicar Lavinia
    Italian Firm Plans Electric Supercar

    Italy is famous for its fiery V-12 supercars but soon it could also be known for electric performance cars. Tecnicar, a company that sells those small electric trains you often see at theme parks and popular tourist spots, is working on an electric supercar that will have as much as 800 horsepower...

  • Fiat Chrysler Automobiles starts trading on the New York Stock Exchange
    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Starts Trading On New York Stock Exchange

    Yesterday was a historic day for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] whose shares started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The day marked an important step for CEO Sergio Marchionne’s efforts to turn newly merged FCA, which includes brands as diverse as Dodge and Ferrari, into one of...

  • Pagani chief tester Davide Testi and the Huayra
    Meet Pagani’s Chief Tester Davide Testi: Video

    It’s been a while since we last heard from Pagani. The company is currently busy filling orders for its stunning Huayra supercar, which earlier this year finally started deliveries to eagerly awaiting customers in the U.S. Now you can meet the man who is responsible for ensuring each of the...

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    Woman Wants To Get Paid For Hitting Her Own Car With City Van

    File this one under “You Have To Be Kidding Me,” subsection, “Shaking My Head.” A woman in St. Paul, Minnesota has filed a claim for damage to her car caused by a city worker-operated van. The problem? She was driving the van that hit her car. ALSO SEE: Volvo Reveals 450-HP...

  • 2015 Roush Mustang
    2015 Roush Mustang Sounds Off: Video

    Roush and Mustang; two great names that go great together. The Roush team have been modifying Ford Mustangs for many years now, so they've gotten pretty darn good at upgrading the cars. There's a new 2015 Ford Mustang to be had, which means there will also be a new 2015 Roush Mustang to go along...

  • T1 Race Development at the Texas Invitational

    Recently, we showed you video of the AMS GT-R taking home the top spot at the Texas Invitational. That car is a physics-defying monster that's probably also capable of creating the wormholes necessary for time travel. It certainly wasn't the only car at the track though, as the event was well-attended with lots of super-fast vehicles creating tremendous power. DON'T MISS: Meet Pagani's Chief Tester Davide Testi: Video A handful of cars in attendance came courtesy of the crew from T1 Race Development. The Texas-based shop specializes in powerful builds, with a focus on the Nissan GT-R. T1...

  • Local Motors 3D Printed Car Strati
    Local Motors' 3D-Printed Car Actually Gets Printed: Video

    Local Motors made a bit of news earlier this year when the company said it was planning to create a 3D-printed car. We first heard of the plan back in March. Then in June a design winner was announced. Just a few months later, the car has now been printed and driven. It's called the Strati, and it...

  • 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II, First Drive. Photo by Greg Jarem for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA.
    2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost, Porsche Cayman GT4, Ferrari F60 America Live: Car News Headlines

    We’ve just driven the 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II and found it to be a fantastically well-engineered, comfortable and capable car. The updates made to the car are extensive but only the most discerning fans will be able to spot them. Porsche looks set to introduce a new racing version of...

  • 2015 Ford Explorer
    Next Ford Explorer To Adopt Rear-Wheel-Drive Platform, Spawn Lincoln: Report

    Over the next 12 to 18 months Lincoln will launch a new MKX as well as a replacement for its MKS large sedan. Beyond these, the upmarket Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] division has confirmed that two additional models will be added to its lineup before 2020. While we’ve speculated on what these...

  • 2016 Audi R8 spy shots
    Audi Mulls RS Version Of Next-Gen R8: Report

    One of the peculiar things about the current Audi R8 is that we never saw an all-out RS version with everything dialed to the max. That may not be the case for the second-generation R8 due out next year, as the man in charge of Audi’s quattro performance division has revealed that an RS...

  • 2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo race car
    Lamborghini Reveals 2015 Super Trofeo Calendar, Confirms United SportsCar Championship Plans

    Lamborghini has announced that its one-make Blancpain Super Trofeo Series is back on for another season in North America next year, and has paved the way for future years by extending its partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) which sanctions the series. The partnership...

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