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Alfa 4C Takes on Porsche Cayman in New Review; the Result May Surprise You

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 05:30 PM PST

It's the comparison test we've all been waiting for, ever since Alfa Romeo unveiled its 4C sports car – how good is it compared to the segment's benchmark, the Porsche Cayman? Read more »

2016 Nissan GT-R Design Concept Looks Pretty Neat, Don't You Think?

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 05:29 PM PST

What do we have here? Well, you're looking at is an independent study for a new generation Nissan GT-R from Hungarian designer X-Tomi, who evidently took inspiration from the Japanese carmaker's latest concept, the aptly named Sports Sedan from this month's Detroit Show, and crafted the following renders. Read more »

Hammel's Red Giant Shredder Is Your Car's Worst Nightmare

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 04:01 PM PST

Sure, there are many ways to part out or scrap a vehicle, and as much as it may upset us as car people, we have to admit that, Hammel's Red Giant mobile shredders are pretty impressive machines, if we must say so. Read more »

Tesla Model S Drag Races Corvette Stingray Z51, Can You Guess Who Wins?

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:34 PM PST

When it comes to drag racing, the Tesla Model S has proven itself a worthy opponent even for established sports cars, so how about putting it side by side with the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51? Read more »

VW Golf Plug-In Hybrid to Become Sporty GTE Model

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:08 PM PST

If you thought the choice between the three hot VW Golfs currently on offer was decent (GTI, GTD and R) then we need to tell you that there may be a fourth one added to the list, and it promises to be even greener than the diesel… Read more »

Honda Exports More U.S. Cars Than it Imports from Japan for the First Time

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:43 PM PST

For the first time in its history, Honda's U.S. subsidiary has become a net exporter in 2013, exporting 108,705 U.S.-made Honda and Acura vehicles versus 88,537 vehicles it imported from Japan. Read more »

Drive Finds 2014 Porsche 911 is in a Class Above its Rivals

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:05 PM PST

The aura surrounding Porsche and their famed 911 has changed over the years, from an early reputation as a twitchy but solidly-built sports car to what we have today, which is probably the greatest force to be reckoned with in its respective class in the industry. Read more »

Check Out These Two 1970s Toyota Celica Coupes, One Has Just 13k Miles!

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:39 PM PST

Mass-produced Japanese coupes from the 1970s are highly unlikely to have the same allure to gearheads as similar European coupes from the era, like let's say, the Lancia Fulvia, but they do have a place in automotive history.

Some of their most common strong points are their simplicity and unmatched reliability – with a little bit of care, cars like the Toyota Celica can last for a very long time.

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Renault Reportedly Pulls the Plug on the Fluence ZE Electric Car

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:12 PM PST

Unlike its Nissan alliance distant cousin, the Leaf, the Renault Fluence ZE electric car hasn't exactly broken sales records. On the contrary, following the demise of the Israeli start up "Better Place", the operator of battery-swapping EV stations, Renault has reportedly stopped making the Fluence ZE altogether. Read more »

BMW Drops 206 Fresh Photos of 4-Series Convertible and M235i Coupe

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 12:46 PM PST

So, you want a better look at BMW's new 4-Series hardtop convertible and the M235i Coupe, do you? No problem, just as long as you don't mind seeing the two cars in the same shades – Mineral White Metallic for the open top 4-Series and Melbourne Red Metallic for the sportiest version yet of the newly born 2-Series. Read more »

1910 Streamlined Racer with 10-Liter Four-Pot Isn't Your Typical Buick

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 12:10 PM PST

Jay Leno has probably driven one of the widest assortments of old and classic cars by any standards, and he's still adding to that knowledge. This time, his experience bar went up more than one level, after he drove the very cool 1910 Buick "Bug" racecar, a very early streamliner that was purpose-built back in the day to go racing. Read more »

2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Brings Small Powertrain and Equipment Revisions

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:45 AM PST

Hyundai is already working on a replacement for the now six-year old Genesis Coupe, having even presented a conceptual take of what the future may hold with last year's impressive HND-9 study, but for the time being, it's giving the current model a few minor updates to keep it relevant on the market. Read more »

Audi Driver Punches Cyclist After Being Cussed at for Being on Bike Lane [NSFW]

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:21 AM PST

Of all the rude and uncalled for actions that we've had the displeasure of seeing unfold in the UK, this one takes the cake. So there's a group of cyclists from London just pedaling away, minding their own business, when a white Audi A7 barges into their dedicated lane and gets told off by one of them – he speeds away but is caught up with at the next set of lights. Read more »

Another Rendered Stab at the 2015 Audi TT Coupe

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:55 AM PST

Here's one more take on what the imminent future holds for the Audi TT series, as we count the weeks before Ingolstadt officials head to the Geneva International Motor Show for the sporty coupe's grand premiere. Read more »

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Is Born and This is Their Logo

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:32 AM PST

Sergio Marchionne's dream has finally come true: the board of directors of Fiat S.p.A. today approved the formation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) as a fully-integrated global automaker.

Following Fiat's full acquisition of Chrysler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., organized in the Netherlands, has become the parent company of the group, with its common shares to be listed in New York and Milan.

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Homemade Russian Batmobile…of Sorts Looks Blisteringly Fast!

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 09:59 AM PST

The passion for Batmobiles is not limited to just the US, and as you'll see in the video below, it also surfaced in Russia. It shows driving shots of a homemade vehicle that has a Batmobile-esque shape (okay, you'll have to use your imagination) and arrangement and goes like hell when the driver puts his foot down. Read more »

Fiat Collaborates with Perfume Maker to Create 500 and 500C Limited Editions

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 09:35 AM PST

Fiat and French perfume house Guerlain have collaborated on a special edition 500 for the French market called 500 La Petite Robe Noire (French for "the little black dress"). The name of one of Guerlain's most famous perfumes for women, La Petite Robe Noire, now transcends to cars, with the Fiat 500 and 500C to be offered in a limited edition of 250 units exclusively for the French market. Read more »

Tesla Model S Owners Can Now Drive Coast to Coast for Free

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 09:05 AM PST

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said the company has expanded its U.S. network of Superchargers allowing Model S owners to drive from coast to coast for the first time. Read more »

Ford to Give Hourly U.S. Workers a Record Bonus of $8,800

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:42 AM PST

After posting a record pre-tax profit of $8.8 billion in North America for 2013, the strongest in more than a decade, Ford announced plans to share some of the rewards with its U.S. employees. Read more »

Get a First-Person View of Ken Block’s Gymkhana Six

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:20 AM PST

On-board cameras have become extremely popular with those who want to get footage that's as close to what they actually see as possible, though in the case of Ken Block's Gymkhana videos, they usually go a bit crazy with them. Read more »

Spied: VW Spotted Testing Amarok Updated with New LED DRLs

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:58 AM PST

On sale since 2010, the Amarok is Volkswagen's entry in the mid-size pickup segment and it is offered in many markets around the world, but not in the States, where excessive taxes would make it a very tough sale. Read more »

Is Your Car Frozen? Definitely Avoid These Polish Guys…

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:16 AM PST

Those of us who live in areas with tough winter conditions know all too well what it means to have your automobile covered from top to bottom in snow, or even worse, a thick layer of ice. Read more »

McLaren’s Porsche 911 Rival Takes Shape Through Rumors

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:54 AM PST

We've already established that the upcoming Porsche 911 rival from McLaren was going to be called the P13. The car that's set to cost the equivalent of around £120,000 (€145,500 or $198,900), will come to the table with between 450 – 500 hp sent to the back through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Read more »

First Photos of BMW Individual Program for 4-Series Coupe and Convertible

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:38 AM PST

What started as a limited offering to select clients upon request, has grown into a substantial business for BMW and its Individual program that allows customers to dress their cars in special and more distinct colors, trims and accents not offered in the regular catalog. Read more »