Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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After several concept car teases, the Toyota C-HR has finally made its debut in production trim, appearing this week at the 2016 Geneva auto show. The vehicle is Toyota's entry into the burgeoning...
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Marchionne: Electric Ferrari would be 'obscene'Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] CEO Sergio Marchionne, also Chairman of Ferrari [NYSE:RACE], isn't the biggest fan of electric cars, but he's particularly unenthusiastic about an all-electric Ferrari. "With Ferrari, it's almost an obscene concept," Marchionne said at this week's 2016 Geneva...
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Fiat Abarth 124 Spider unveiled in GenevaThe Fiat 124 Spider is distinguished from its Mazda MX-5 Miata sibling by retro styling but now there's another difference that's more than skin deep. Mazda doesn't offer a Mazdaspeed version of the current MX-5 but Fiat set its in-house tuner and motorsports arm to work on the 124. Debuting at the...
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Can-Am Boosts Spyder's Performance With F3 Turbo Concept: VideoCanada's Bombardier launched its three-wheeled Can-Am Spyder back in 2007 and has managed to keep motorcycle fans scratching their heads ever since. The Can-Am brand is sticking with the three-wheel Spyder formula, though, as evidenced by a new performance concept. That concept is the Can-Am F3...
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2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard Gets You Through A War Zone In StyleThe Mercedes-Maybach S600 sails into the 2017 model year with armor plating now added to its long list of features. The Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard is claimed to be the first car to be certified VR10—the highest level of ballistic protection for civilian vehicles. The requirements for that...
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Jeep's 'Dawn of Justice' Renegade Is No BatmobileWhile it will have to compete for screen time with a car belonging to a certain Caped Crusader, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] hopes to get some publicity for the Jeep Renegade out of an appearance in the upcoming superhero smackdown Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. FCA's involvement with...
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We've already seen the exterior of the rear-wheel drive Opel GT concept, and now we're getting a look at the sports car's interior ahead of its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month.
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Brit Firm Riversimple Resurfaces With Rasa Fuel Cell CarBritish firm Riversimple showed the first prototype of a small hydrogen-powered fuel cell car in 2009, but there's been little apparent activity from the company in recent years. Now Riversimple is back with a new car called the Rasa—as in tabula rasa, Latin for "clean slate." CHECK OUT: Audi...
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Radio Flyer Makes A Tesla Model S For Kids: VideoThe Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S is undoubtedly a popular car, apparently even with kids. Radio Flyer teamed up with Tesla to make a pint-sized Model S for a slightly younger demographic than the full-size model. The toy Tesla includes working headlights and an opening front trunk, which Tesla...
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Tesla Model X With Ludicrous Mode Runs The Quarter Mile In 11.61 Seconds: VideoThe Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S has proven itself in drag races against all kinds of high-performance cars, but what about Tesla's new Model X hatch? It may be a bit taller and heavier than the Model S, but the Model X shares the sedan's powertrains. That includes a P90D performance option...
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Barely Recognizable 1961 Jaguar E-Type Restored To Former GloryFor some classic car restorers, no wreck is too far gone. Where most see a pile of rusted metal, they see potential. Because with enough money and skill, any old car can be made like new again. Or sometimes even better. The 1961 Jaguar E-Type you see here was barely more than a stripped chassis...
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Last Lamborghini Built Before VW Takeover Up For SaleIt's fair to say that Lamborghini has done pretty well under Volkswagen Group ownership. VW's resources have allowed Lambo to develop higher-quality cars, and the larger automaker seems committed to Lamborghini for the long term. But the pre-VW days weren't all bad. ALSO SEE: 1957 Ferrari 335 S...
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It may not have the speed of Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] F-150 Raptor, but the Ram Power Wagon is an impressive off-roader in its own right. And for the 2017 model year, Ram unveiled some upgrades...
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Dodge Polishes 2016 Durango With Metallic Appearance PackagesFollowing the debut of the Chrysler 200 and 300 Alloy Edition models, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] is launching a couple of metallic special editions of the Dodge Durango. The new Brass Monkey and Anodized Platinum appearance packages change things up a little for Dodge's big SUV and...
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2017 Jaguar XE previewThe 2017 Jaguar XE may have been unveiled in Europe over a year ago—and already shown here in the United States—but it's still not going to be in local showrooms until next year. So, understandably, Jaguar has teasingly taken its time filling in some of the details. Now, at this week's...
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Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Concept Rocks SEMA 2015The Jeep Wrangler Red Rock concept previews an upcoming special edition.
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Feds Rule You Can Continue Tinkering With Your CarPeople have been customizing cars almost since the car was invented, but these days that often means playing with the software that controls many vehicle systems. That's not something automakers want people to do, though, and for the past few months they've lobbied to make it illegal. ALSO SEE...
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Bob Lutz asks: Is Tesla doomed?Bob Lutz has never been shy about speaking his mind, and now he has something to say about Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] that's likely to start some heated conversations. Despite the praise its products have received from the media and customers, the former auto industry executive thinks the Silicon...
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The 2016 BMW M2 may have only been unveiled earlier this week, but BMW is already talking about the latest M model's Nürburgring lap time.
In its "official launchfilm [sic]" for the M2, BMW...
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New Cylinder Deactivation System Allows V-8s To Run On Two CylindersCylinder deactivation helps automakers squeeze better fuel economy out of larger engines by cutting off some cylinders under light loads. Systems in production now typically deactivate no more than half of an engine's cylinders, but three companies are collaborating on a new one that takes a more...
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Jaguar Land Rover's Fleet Of Cars From James Bond Movie 'Spectre' Roll Into Frankfurt: VideoJaguar Land Rover debuted a fleet of cars set to appear in the new James Bond movie Spectre at this week's 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. They'll face off against Bond's new Aston Martin DB10 when Spectre opens this fall. The most eye-catching part of the lineup is easily the Jaguar C-X75, which will be...
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Koeru Concept Previews Mazda's Future SUVsAt this week's 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, Mazda unveiled a new concept that previews the design of its future crossover SUVs. Called the Koeru, the concept features the latest version of Mazda's current Kodo design language, as it will be applied to upcoming models like the next-generation CX-9. The...
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Jaguar F-Pace Endures Extreme Heat And Cold Ahead Of Frankfurt DebutThe Jaguar F-Pace will debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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BMW Offers EnLighten App Connectivity To Predict Traffic SignalsBMW claims to be the first carmaker to offer the EnLighten traffic-signal app.
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