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If Beccy Gordon’s last name sounds familiar, it should. Brother Robby Gordon is an accomplished racer, having driven in series ranging from IndyCar though NASCAR and even the SCORE off-road series. Father “Baja Bob” Gordon was an off-road racing legend, and sister Robyn was the...

The preview of Mercedes’ upcoming baby CLS, the Concept Style Coupe, has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Transmission LA: AV CLUB festival kicking off on April 20. The next-generation Aston Martin DB9 has also been spotted, and this time it’s wearing the least camouflage gear...

The quest for improved fuel economy across the model range will have a big impact on Mazda’s future product plans, but the news isn’t all bad. First and foremost, there’s a glimmer of hope for rotary-engine fans, as Mazda remains committed to the development of a new-generation...

Fisker has reportedly laid off 12 more staff at its plant in Delaware that was being prepared for production of the Atlantic range-extended electric sedan unveiled as a prototype at the 2012 New York Auto Show earlier this month. This is the second time that Fisker has laid off workers at the...

Following the demise of Saab, Victor Muller, the boss of Saab’s parent Swedish Automobile and the man credited with starting Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker, has given up his ambitions of running a major international automaker and is instead focused on building exclusive sports cars...

At this month’s 2012 Beijing Auto Show Audi will be presenting a performance-enhanced version of its Q3 compact crossover, the new RS Q3 Concept. As its name suggests, the concept is the creation of Audi quattro. It's also the first SUV crossover to wear the Audi performance division's...

There’s no shortage of Lamborghini automobiles to be found on the streets of Moscow. Like other high-end sports and luxury cars, Lamborghinis are a sign of the country’s relatively-new-found wealth and the accompanying conspicuous consumption. Until recently, those shopping for a...

Since 2008, rumors have been circulating about a compact crossover from Audi, rumored to be called the Q1. Reports had it being built on the A1 platform, but production dates always seemed to be far off in the future. Rumors of a compact crossover from Audi are again heating up, and this time...

While MG may not have returned to its former glory under Chinese ownership, the brand appears to be both healthy and eyeing future market growth, as evidenced by a new compact crossover concept to be shown at the Beijing Auto Show. Called the Icon, the concept bears a striking resemblance to the...

Walk into a Cadillac dealer today, and the CTS range is the closest you’ll find to a Euro-brand rival. Available in coupe, sedan and wagon variants, ranging from ample to extreme in performance, the CTS lineup is Cadillac’s current Jack-of-all-trades. That changes later this year with...

If you’ve watched Top Gear long enough, you’ve probably come to the realization that aside from the Toyota Hilux pickup and most Italian sports cars, Jeremy Clarkson isn’t a fan of many cars built outside of the United Kingdom. While willing to overlook the faults of vehicles from...

The first prototype for the next-generation Audi RS6 has hit the Nürburgring, but is the car coming to the U.S.? Only time will tell. Dodge has released the all important pricing details for its 2013 Dart and we’re very excited, perhaps because the car was also picked as having one of...

The alliance deal between Daimler and Renault-Nissan appears to be much further-reaching than initially thought, with the two automakers expected to share engines, platforms and perhaps even manufacturing facilities in the future. Technology sharing that we already know of will include the sharing...

Chevrolet has a few more updates for its C6 Corvette before the new model rolls out.

Audi’s long-awaited Q5 Hybrid, which was launched for sale in Europe late last year, is reportedly still on track for a local debut. The eco-friendly crossover was first revealed almost two years ago and has been in contention for a U.S. launch ever since due to this market’s penchant...

Ever since the reveal of the latest-generation Audi A6 in late 2010, performance fans around the world have been holding their breath for the announcement of a new RS6 sledgehammer. Today we have the first spy shots of a prototype for the new RS6 Avant wagon, which was spotted while conducting some...

Porsche is the latest international automaker to exit Iran, following the likes of Hyundai and Toyota which have also recently pulled out of the country. Iran has the world’s 13th largest auto industry so exiting the market is no small deal for any automaker, even for niche brands like...

While we all like to go on about horsepower or differentials or suspension arms when discussing new cars, we often overlook the place where you and your car spend the most time together--inside the cabin. In order to recognize this aspect of vehicle development, Ward’s Auto releases a list...

In an effort to create a “signature experience” for those who appreciate high-end luxury automobiles and the finest lodging, Bentley has formed a global partnership with St. Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwod Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Bentley...

Mercedes-Benz is indelibly linked to luxury in the automotive world, but now the brand is hoping that association pays off in a new market. In cooperation with Italian furniture manufacturer Formitalia, Mercedes-Benz is launching a line of designer furniture at the upcoming Milan Furniture Fair...