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The Noble M600 supercar has been a long time in the making, with reports on the car dating back several years and a number of prototypes being revealed since then. Today, Noble has taken the wraps off the production ready version of the car, which is expected to start deliveries in the U.K. this...

Volkswagen announced today it will premiere two 30 second ads during the 2nd and 4th quarters of Super Bowl XLV, which will air on Sunday the 6th of next month. The separate ads will be for the new 2012 Volkswagen Passat, which made its debut earlier this month in U.S. trim at the 2011 Detroit Auto...

There seems to be no end to Toyota’s recall woes, with the automaker this week announcing a recall of more than 1.4 million vehicles worldwide due to issues including oil leaks, faulty fuel pumps, and fuel lines. Of these 1.4 million vehicles, 245,000 include premium Lexus models sold here in...

A new television series, hailed as the "Mad Men" of racing and called "The Drivers," is currently being developed by British directors Ridley and Tony Scott. It will focus on 1950s and 1960s Le Mans racing, based on the book Shelby: The Man, The Cars, the Legend by Wallace A. Wyss. We can't wait...

Late last night, Lexus issued a voluntary recall of approximately 245,000 vehicles over the faulty installation of a fuel pressure sensor. The affected vehicles are 2006-2007 Lexus GS300 and GS350 sedans, 2006 through early-production 2009 Lexus IS250 sedans, and 2006 through early-production 2008...

Well known for its dalliances with short-form cinema, BMW is planning a new four-part documentary about the future of transportation entitled "Wherever You Want To Go." Feature elements? Jet packs, flying cars, and, for some reason, a matte black Superbird. The preview video is entertaining in its...

The Washington Auto Show isn't known as the place for hot new concepts or production models, but it does have its share of future vehicle tech, and the latest from Ford previews its plans for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) tech aimed at improving traffic, safety, and efficiency. The first prototypes...

This special Boss 302 was auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson in Arizona last weekend and it brought in $450,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. On the other hand, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro that was sold at the same auction earned $225,000 for the David Foster Foundation. Strike another...

The first image that comes into your head when talking cars are mentioned is probably the smiling face of Lightning McQueen from the Disney Pixar film Cars, voiced by Owen Wilson. In reality though the concept of 'talking' cars is less fun-filled but a lot more useful and could save thousands of...

In response to shrinking sales of large SUVs in most parts of the globe, automakers are preparing a new generation of compact soft-roaders aimed at both the affordable and premium sectors of the market. We’ve already seen Ford release the Kuga crossover and Toyota add the Urban Cruiser to its...

"Oh, it's an honor just to be nominated." That's what they say on Oscar night, all the nominees in their borrowed finery, shuffling past the paparazzi and self-proclaimed fashion police. (Seriously, why does Ryan Seacrest get to comment on anyone's outfit?) But deep inside, we know they're nervous...

What better way to entice oil-rich supercar lovers to buy your hardware than dressing it in a unique set of two-toned duds? Apparently none, if you're Lamborghini. The Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore made its debut todayahead of display at the Qatar Motor Show. Sporting the same potent V-10 engine...

I’m kind of ornery when it comes to affordable performance sedans. Above all, I’m looking for a car that’s fun, with the right mix of decent horsepower, but more, exceptionally good reflexes without a punishing ride. People buy sports sedans as daily drivers, so they have to be...

Let's assume you're a safe driver. You keep your eyes on the road, your hands and 10 and 2, and Big Gulps in the oversized cupholder. You enjoy listening to tunes on your iPod and/or iPhone, but you'd never look down to fiddle with the controls. Still, you wish there were a way to safely...

Wait for it....wait for it. No, really, keep waiting for it. Toyota's FT-86 concept just got a second concept by way of a teaser, and we'll have to--you guessed it--keep waiting for it until Geneva. The new concept? The FT-86 II. Creative, Toyota. No details accompany the new shot, but judging by...

Porsche has consistently expressed its desire to double its current levels of sales to around 150,000 to 200,000 vehicles in the mid to long term, and to do so its main strategy is to launch several new models including two whole new vehicle lines. Speaking with Automotive News, Porsche CEO...

The wraps are finally off Pagani’s new supercar, the Huayra (pronounced why-eera), which like the Zonda it replaces was named after a South American wind. Also like the Zonda, aerodynamics once again played a major role in the car’s development, which is one of the primary reasons that...

It’s been known for a while now that Volvo would eventually add its T5 five-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine to its S60 lineup in the U.S., adding a new entry-level model to the range. Today we find just how much cheaper the five-cylinder S60 will be; the new 2012 Volvo S60 T5 will slot...

Reports emerging from Austin, Texas, future home of the U.S. Grand Prix, are looking good for Stateside F1 fans. According to a local newspaper, actual digging and earthworks will be able to begin soon once a $900,000 permit is approved. The permit fee has already been paid, and is apparently...

Mercedes has been talking about a diesel GLK and C-Class in the U.S. since at least 2008. There's even the possibility they'll be built in the company's Alabama plant. The timeline has largely been aimed at 2012-2013 for U.S. construction and sale, though before the market crash of 2008, there were...