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It's nearly Christmas, and apparently automotive advertising departments have been on the brandy mince pies and the mulled wine, because things have started getting a little silly. Recently, Mercedes released an advert demonstrating its Magic Body Control system, using chickens. British rival...

The very first 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport has been delivered to its eagerly awaiting owner. The car was sold at auction back in August for $120,000, which is close to double what it retails for, but the proceeds of the sale were donated to charity. Actor Vin Diesel has posted on his Facebook page a...

This holiday season, you could deep fry your feast-day turkey, potentially lighting yourself and your house on fire. Or you could follow the example of Shmee150, and roast it with the fiery exhaust of your Lamborghini Aventador instead. Sure, the result is likely to be a bit under-done and...

Ford is offering up its first retail 2015 Mustang GT for charity, with the car to be sold at auction by the people at Barrett-Jackson. The auction will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 18 and all proceeds from the sale, lot no. 3010, will go to benefit diabetes support group JDRF. The...

Ferrari will seek the help of its fans worldwide in choosing the name for its new race car for the 2014 Formula One World Championship. Ferrari says “internet hits” will be used to choose the name, but doesn’t provide any further details. The automaker does mention, however, that...

Mercedes-Benz is providing a glimpse of one potential technology that enables greater connectivity between the driver and his or her car. The technology is a wrist watch that connects with a car through the internet and provides feedback on vehicle diagnostics and other vehicle-related...

The 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport is a truly enticing upgrade from the already-brilliant base model: packing a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 engine rated at 420 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, the CTS Vsport is somewhere between a normal Cadillac and one of its ultra-potent V-series models--as its...

In the fourth episode of the rather odd teaser series called "The Hexagon Project," Lamborghini finally takes the wraps off the brand-new Huracán LP 610-4. The teasing is over. Now it's time to burn some rubber. The first three episodes followed the journey of a couple of guys as they travel...

For all the readers heading home for the holiday season, here is a series of the best photos from the week to help deal with the crowds, long waits and, if in the northern hemisphere, the cold weather. First up is this pic of the Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4. The exterior ticks all the right...

With Mercedes AMG and Renault having already revealed their new engines for the 2014 Formula One World Championship, that leaves just Ferrari as the only remaining engine builder that is yet to reveal its new F1 power unit. Today, we got a little closer to the reveal of the new power unit, with...

The life of a movie stunt coordinator is hectic, exciting, fast-paced, complicated, calculated and ever so slightly awesome. Lance Gilbert is one such stunt coordinator, and he's worked on hundreds of movies in his career, including Waterworld, Titanic, Terminator 3 and many more. He also worked on...

The holidays have become a popular time to revert to the Internet to spread holiday cheer. That's not surprising, of course, considering the Internet IS LAW AND YOU WILL OBEY IT... er, I mean, it's a great tool for sending many messages to millions of people. Ford of Europe is taking advantage of...

Lamborghini’s replacement for its aging Gallardo has finally been revealed, and it’s called the Huracán. The new supercar makes its world debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March and hits showrooms shortly after. Acura’s new 2014 RLX Sport Hybrid may look plain on the...

The folks at MyClassicGarage.com were set on giving away one special set of wheels this year. A sweepstakes was setup where the grand prize was a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda. This is one of the greats when it comes to world of muscle cars. It's got the coke-bottle styling, it's available with bright...

Eight years ago, rabid Top Gear fan Jacek Mazur set out to build a replica of his dream car, the McLaren F1. We first heard about Mazur and his ambitious project back in 2011, but now the Polish amateur mechanic has finally completed the car. Mazur’s F1 replica is likely to fool even an...

One of the most recognized names in the world of Land Rover tuning, Overfinch has presented its first take on the latest-generation Range Rover SUV. Overfinch is the self-proclaimed originator of Range Rover customization, having started operations as far back as 1975. Fast forward to today and the...

Mexican driver Sergio Perez, who was dropped from McLaren after a single season, will drive for Force India in the 2014 Formula One World Championship. He joins German driver Nico Hülkenberg who returns to the squad after a one-year stint with Sauber. Perez was replaced by Danish driver Kevin...

Claudia Schiffer has been recruited by Opel as its new brand ambassador. The German model, television host and businesswoman will feature in a new marketing campaign for the struggling brand that will highlight its German roots, although in most markets where Opels are sold it’s a well-known...

Michigan has joined California, Nevada and Florida in allowing self-driving vehicle research to take place on the state's highways. It now means companies like Nissan, Ford and Google, among others, are able to test their autonomous vehicles on public roads, furthering research into self-driving...

If you missed the brilliant Craigslist video ad by Luke Aker of Ikonik Films for his (rather heavily) used 1996 Nissan Maxima, watch it now. Then keep reading, because Nissan USA has re-purchased the car from Aker for $1,400, and they want your suggestions on what to do with it. That's right...