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The Dodge Viper ACR-X is the company's track-only retail race monster.

We all hate the insurance bill we have to pay, but it beats paying out of pocket when things go wrong.

When I recently submitted an entry about VW’s GTI being “The Greenest Hot Hatch”, a few commenters to the post suggested that the real sleeper in VW’s lineup was the diesel golf, the TDI. True, like the $23,890 GTI, the $23,090 TDI can be had with a slick, six-speed DSG clutchless manual...

The Panamera Convertible looks just like you'd expect.

If you thought the fuel economy figures for the 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 were impressive, just wait until you see the numbers being delivered by the Mustang GT’s new 5.0-liter mill. According to the EPA, the 2011 Ford Mustang GT returns a fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the...

With Lexus unveiling the new CT 200h and Infiniti bosses confirming plans for an all-electric compact car of their own, Saab is wary of becoming one of the only premium automakers without a model to compete in what’s quickly becoming a new frontier for the luxury marques: the premium compact...

Audi is hopping onto the electrified vehicle bandwagon with the announcement of plans for a new range of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric luxury vehicles and sports cars. Following the lead of parent company Volkswagen, Audi is striving to become the leader for alternative-powered vehicles...

Most readers won’t be very familiar with either of the two companies mentioned in this article but that may change in the very near future. Ginetta and Farbio are two niche sports car manufacturers based in the UK, which in the past week have merged. Ginetta has been in the business since...

During its gestation, Lexus fielded several prototypes for its new LFA supercar in the 2008 and 2009 Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance races as part of the development program for the final production version of the car, which is due to go on sale later this year. For this year’s challenge...

Reports of Maybach’s demise have been coming for almost as long as the brand (in its modern iteration) has been around for, which is now just on eight years. But with no new models in the pipeline, paltry sales figures of less than a third of what its closest rival, Rolls-Royce, enjoys, and...

Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer TAG Heuer has celebrated its 150th anniversary with the reveal of a special edition Tesla Roadster, which made its debut earlier this month at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and marks the beginning of a new worldwide partnership between the two firms. The one-of-a-kind...

We do not, as a rule, revel in the misfortunes of others. We don't enjoy kicking folks when they're down, or pointing and laughing as cruel Mistress Fortuna sets up phony traffic cones to direct them off the yellow brick road and down some back alley in Queens. It's just not our style. Correction...

Is Ferrari's hybrid experiment little more than a bad joke?

The rumors on the Internet are anything but official, but a Saab Aero X supercar may be in the works.

The Ferrari 599 HY-KERS powertrain is detailed in this video.

With Saab now in the dubious hands of niche sports car manufacturer Spyker, the once proud Swedish automaker is now on a slow journey towards rebuilding credibility and financial security. To reestablish itself as a prominent automotive brand, Saab is planning to launch a host of new models...

The all-new 2012 BMW 1-Series is set for launch next year and in the lead up to its reveal prototypes for the car have been spotted testing all around Europe. So far the only model seen testing has been the five-door 1-Series Hatchback, which due to its bigger proportions, could be sold in the U.S...

Infiniti dealers across the country have been desperately waiting for a new Q flagship sedan to take on the likes of the Lexus LS and BMW 7-Series to be announced, however, it appears their wish may never come true. The last Q model ended production back in 2006 and at the time the base sticker...

One of the most exciting cars from last 2009’s Detroit Auto Show was the Cadillac Converj Concept, which General Motors used to showcase its plug-in hybrid technology in a luxury platform. Despite the concept featuring one of the most striking designs we’ve seen in a while, GM’s...

Alfa Romeo already uses a modified version of the Maserati GranTurismo’s platform for its stunning 8C Competizione sports car but if a new report proves true we could be seeing several more rear-wheel drive Alfas riding on Maserati mechanicals. Under the watchful eye of parent company Fiat...