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Spies have captured a slightly more production-looking McLaren P1 supercar in testing at a private facility. The changes appear to be minor thus far, indicating the design preview shown at Paris is very close to what we'll see as a final product next year. Tesla may be planning more Model S...

If you've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new Lexus IS range, check out our latest spy shots to get the best idea yet of what the Japanese luxury brand is planning. ZF's CEO thinks nine-speed automatic transmissions are the natural limit of the technology. Do you see the need for more...

BMW will be launching six new diesels in the U.S. over the next two years. That's great news for people that like torque and MPGs but maybe aren't interested in going hybrid. Fisker has investigated the cause of the fires of a group of Karmas after flooding during Hurricane Sandy, and claims the...

One of the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-Rs used in the making of 2 Fast 2 Furious is now up for sale on Craigslist. The specific vehicle is "Car #25" from the movie, which was the actual car used to make the famous jump scene. For a mere $75,000, this piece of movie history could be yours. Sixteen brand...

The 2015 Audi R8 may not share its platform with Porsche, despite years of previous rumors and reports that it would. What this means for the Lamborghini Gallardo isn't yet clear, but it looks like it could share its underpinnings with the Audi. Jaguar has kindly gifted us a video comparing the...

Chevrolet has released details on the fifth-generation small block V-8, destined for use in the new C7 Corvette. The base LT1 6.2-liter V-8 will make 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, enough to get the new Corvette from 0-60 mph in under 4.0 seconds. Thanks to direct fuel injection and...

Mercedes-Benz's next take on the S Class is shaping up to include a cabriolet, or convertible, which could launch sometime in the summer or fall of 2015. In camouflage, the proportions aren't too flattering, but once the wraps come off, who knows? If you like Fiat's revival of Abarth in America...

Today we talk with Lamborghini about what might make an ideal platform for the company's first hybrid--and it turns out the answer is Urus. What's the real difference between the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ? We ask--and answer--that very question for you, based on our many turns at the wheel of each...

The 2014 Chevy Corvette is coming next January 13th, and we now have the car's emblem to look at--and, of course, our spy shots. Details, however, remain scant. Porsche has launched the Panamera Platinum Edition, which adds an extra dose of luxury to the standard car--essentially the upgrades found...

If you're curious about one of BMW's most tantalizing pieces of forbidden fruit, you'll want to read our drive review of the M135i M Performance hatchback, fresh from the U.K. Those with a fear of robots and autonomous cars might want to avoid Infiniti's latest future tech video, demonstrating...

The 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP 560-4 has been revealed, and like its hardtop sister, it's a case of minor upgrades and adjustments rather than a hardcore redesign. Mercedes' CLA 45 AMG has been spied again, this time showing the final shape--though still camouflaged--of the upcoming small...

It's been 50 years since the release of the first James Bond movie, and today we celebrate by taking a look at all the classic Bond cars. From the BMW Z3 in GoldenEye to the Aston Martin DBS in Casino Royale, Bond always seems to roll in style with more gadgets than one could possibly imagine. We...

Aston Martin handed us the crystalline key fob to a 565-horsepower 2014 Vanquish and set us free on broken roads around Newport Pagnell. What did we learn? The Vanquish is a "super GT" that is beautiful inside and out. With the Vanquish, it's about the experience of the journey rather than the...

The spies have captured more images of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette (C7) in testing, and it's looking like it's very close to ready--and still very close to the C6 in overall design, though it will be sporting some significant hardware changes. If you're in the market for a 2013 model-year...

Porsche's latest 911 Carrera S, the 991, has lapped the 'Ring on video--and set a quick, but not blistering, time of 7:37.9. That's not supercar territory, but the Carrera S is only the second rung up the 911 ladder. The Stinger 609 is the world's smallest supercharged V-8, and it's absolutely...

If you missed it, the biggest thing to hit the Paris Auto Show was the McLaren P1. Ron Dennis, Frank Stephenson, and Antony Sheriff gathered to talk about the car on video. Check it out. BMW is bringing its three-cylinder engines to the U.S. We're inclined to think that's a good thing, but what do...

While Ferrari didn't reveal the Enzo successor known as the F70 at the Paris Auto Show, it did have its carbon fiber tub on display at its booth. The tub was developed using lessons learned from Formula One racing, and it will be mated to a carbon composite chassis. Four types of carbon fiber are...

The new 2014 Volkswagen GTI has been revealed before its debut at the Paris Auto Show. It will join the rest of the new 2014 Golf range on the auto show floor this week, and while this GTI is technically being called a concept, it's a thinly veiled look at the actual production car due next year...

While McLaren has finally revealed a concept version of the new P1 supercar ahead of its Paris Auto Show debut, a patent drawing might have revealed the production-ready design. The patent drawing looks similar to the concept version, but there are some very notable differences: the drawing...

The 2014 Audi S3 joins the all-new Audi A3 Sportback on the list of upcoming Paris Auto Show debuts, but it's quite possible we won't be getting this car here in the U.S.--though we might get a sedan version. Acura's next flagship sedan, the 2014 RLX, will make its official production debut at the...