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We've been perplexed by Lexus' "dark side of green" motif for the 2011 CT 200h ever since it was unveiled at the New York Auto Show this year, and even after getting a look at the interactive "Dark Ride" movie, we're left, well, in the dark. And not in a good way. The mission behind the interactive...

Motor Authority drives some of BMW's sportiest 2011 models on track at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

The shared platform will feature both front- and all-wheel drive.

The new 535i with the N55 engine may get a 535d companion soon.

Well, okay, that headline is a little misleading: Jim probably didn't dump Jenny for a roadster. However, McCarthy and the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG do share some striking similarities: 1. Their names both start with the letter "M". (Totally striking.) 2. They're both jaw-droppingly hot. 3. They've...

Saab has had one of the most turbulent recent histories in the auto industry, being bought up by GM, then almost sold to a Chinese automaker and finally ending up in the hands of Spyker--all while losing hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Saab’s latest owner is Spyker, a niche sports car...

During its gestation, Porsche fielded several prototypes for its 911 GT3 R Hybrid at the Nurburgring and now the automaker is sending the race car to the grueling Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race as part of its further development. For this year’s challenge, which kicks off on May 15, Porsche...

If there’s one automaker whose name is synonymous with the Nurburgring, it’s Porsche. The Stuttgart-based automaker has more race victories at the Green Hell than any of its rivals and its latest 911 GT2 RS is claimed to be one of the fastest production cars to lap the circuit with its...

Land Rover engineers are still finetuning the hybrid powertrain as the launch date is pegged for late 2012.

The two disparate brand names both earn top scores in the IIHS' large cars category.

BMW may never again build a 2002-alike or another E30 M3, having moved on to bigger, safer, and more powerful pastures, but track geeks and fans of fast now have another Bimmer to lust after: the M3 GTS, officially launched in Europe this week. Along with the market launch comes some new...

Cheaper than last year's model despite being all-new, the 2011 Grand Cherokee looks positioned for success.

The pair of videos below show off the just-released 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

For most brands, eight-speed automatic transmissions are still only the stuff of high-end flagships but for Audi, at least, most of the models in its lineup will feature the advanced units. Already confirmed for the new 2011 Audi A8 and updated Q7, by this fall the automaker will announce that its...

Aston Martin took to the legendary Nurburgring circuit in Germany on countless occasions during the development of most of its current lineup and now the British marque will return to the ‘Green Hell’ this weekend in order to race some of its cars. Aston Martin will once again be competing in...

Audi took the risky step of replacing the V-8 engine in its sporty S4 and S5 models with a new supercharged V-6 in an effort to boost fuel economy. Sure the six-cylinder mill is lighter and more fuel-efficient but what about the prestige of a V-8, not to mention the smoothness and aural delight?...

Normally, we write in the Royal We around here, but today I'm breaking that rule because I'm going to say something kind of scandalous, and I don't want to bring any of my upstanding colleagues down with me. Not that many of 'em are standing up at this point in the day, but you know: figure of...

Infiniti is the latest automaker to partner with a luxury watch company, in this case Switzerland’s exclusive Bell & Ross. The first product of the new alliance is the Limited Edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti wristwatch, of which just 100 examples will be made and offered...

The first Ferrari World theme park is on track to open later this year in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, and today we have more details of what’s sure to become one of the park’s most popular attractions. The new ride will be called the Formula Rossa Roller Coaster and a preview of it...

BMW has just launched its X1, Mercedes-Benz is working on a compact SUV based on its next-generation B-Class and even Audi is planning a new Q3 positioned below the Q5 and Q7. Now, Infiniti is reportedly planning a compact SUV of its own. This computer-generated rendering previews the new compact...