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The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has published the results of a new study that looked at the rates of car theft around the country, with the focus being on luxury cars. The organization, which works closely with law enforcement agencies to gather its data, has found that the most popular...

Lexus first previewed a large, seven-seat crossover as far back as 2003 with its HPX concept, and since then we’ve heard from Lexus officials that such a vehicle was in the works. However, with Lexus set to launch a compact NX crossover and new RC coupe next year, it looks like the automaker...

The 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C will serve as the official safety car at the Silverstone round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship, which takes place in the U.K. this weekend. Alfa Romeo is a top sponsor of the event and has ensured its 4C safety car will stand out by decking it out in a special livery...

Following the announcement last May that Honda was making a return to Formula One as an engine supplier, initially to the McLaren team for the 2015 season, news immediately broke that the two might partner on development of one of McLaren’s future road cars. This was shot down only days...

The gang at Drive continues to turn out great automotive videos left and right, but some of our favorites have been their forays into the behind-the-scenes construction of exotics around the world. The latest entry in that category is this look at the wood-car world of the Morgan Motor Company. You...

The battle of the mega-four-door-coupes is heating up with the arrival of the 2014 Audi RS 7. BMW's M6 Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz's CLS63 AMG have already staked their claim to buyers' hearts and wallets, but the RS 7 may not have too tough a time winning its own fans. Official pricing released...

The 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo has been spied in testing again. Are you excited for a midsized crossover from Porsche? Can it be the giant hot hatch you never knew you always wanted? Acura's NSX prototype has been shown off in a pair of new--but very brief--social media videos. That growl is pretty...

Volkswagen will begin rolling out a new connectivity system across its range that will provide drivers with a number of convenience functions as well as important emergency services. Called Car-Net, the feature is similar to rival systems like General Motors’ OnStar or Ford’s SYNC with...

Ford confirmed it will enter the 2014 Dakar Rally using its latest Ranger pickup truck currently sold overseas. The rally, which once again will be taking place in South America instead of its traditional home in Africa will run from January 5-18 next year. Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will enter...

In the automotive world, coupes traditionally cost less than their convertible equivalents, which makes sense since the cost to engineer and install a fixed roof on a car is almost always less than it is for a convertible top. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. A prime example is the...

The 2014 Porsche Macan is on track for a world debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show in November but it will soon be followed by more potent variants like a Macan Turbo, a prototype for which has been spotted with barely any camouflage gear. We know it's a prototype for the Macan Turbo due to the...

Last Sunday saw a total of 1,208 Porsche 911s of all varieties descend upon the Silverstone race track in England and in the process set a new Guinness World Record. The gathering was part of Porsche’s 50th anniversary celebration for the 911 this year. Porsche was hoping to amass just 911...

Following yesterday’s report on the ability of computer hackers to take control of various vehicle functions, including braking and steering, simply by using a laptop computer, comes news that a court in the U.K. has blocked a group of scientists from revealing methods to start Volkswagen...

Google Glass might be the best way to publicly mark yourself as a nerd (and to get in deep with the NSA's databases), but Mercedes-Benz sees it as a tool for research and development. How does Mercedes use Google Glass? According to the Silicon Valley Business Journal, the three-pointed brand is...

Lotus has issued a recall on certain versions of its Evora sports car due to a defective oil hose that could rupture, leading to more serious problems. The recall affects supercharged 2011 Evora models that feature a manual transmission and were manufactured from September 2010 through to September...

McLaren’s new P1 supercar, the spiritual successor to the legendary F1, made its dynamic debut at the recent 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., and on hand to drive the car up the event’s famous hill climb was none other than Formula One ace Jenson Button. As we previously...

There are four of them at the Nissan factory in Yokohama. They are called the Takumi, and they are the craftsmen behind the great 3.8-liter engine that fits into the engine bay of the R35 Nissan GT-R. These are hand-built motors, and each one receives the builder's signature plaque when it's...

We finally have the full official details on the 2014 BMW i3, and it's a pretty impressive package on paper. But will it drive like a true BMW, or will it succumb to its eco-conscious, high-tech design parameters? Lamborghini may be working on a Veneno Roadster. Why? Because they can, and because...

A team of computer security experts aims to explain exactly what can be accomplished when it comes to hacking a car. Modern vehicles are fitted with all sorts of computers, and any computer can be hacked if the person doing so knows what they're up against. To prove their point, the two shared a...

Shelby American has confirmed that December 31, 2013 will be the last day you’ll be able to put down an order in for one of its Shelby GT350 muscle cars. Production will continue on the rest of the company’s Ford Mustang-based models including the Shelby GTS, GT500 Super Snake and...