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No Joke, This Porsche Cayenne Thinks it's a Ferrari

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 06:28 PM PDT

If Ferrari sticks to its word and doesn't bring an SUV to the world, this rebadged Porsche Cayenne found on eBay UK may remain the closest thing to a crossover from Maranello. Read more »

2014 April Fools' Day Roundup of Stories You May Have Missed

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 06:50 PM PDT

Another day of April foolery is sluggishly coming to an end, although, depending on your time zone, you may have a few more hours left to scare the crap out of, or if you're a gentle soul, simply hoax someone – that is, unless you agree with Mr. I don't like April 1st. Read more »

2015 Mercedes S500 and S63 AMG Coupes Punish their Tires on the ‘Ring

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:35 PM PDT

Heavy cars that are kept pointing in the right way around corners by electronic aids make a certain sound when they are pushed hard, kind of like the one you'll hear in the video posted below. Read more »

Tesla Model S as Easy to Crack as an E-mail Account, Research Reveals

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:08 PM PDT

Traditional hacking techniques can be used by criminals to remotely locate and unlock Tesla Model S electric vehicles simply by cracking a six-character password, claims a new report. Read more »

You Can Now Build Your Own 2015 M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe on BMWUSA

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:35 PM PDT

BMW has just added the new 2015 M3 sedan and M4 Coupe on its U.S. consumer website where it offers detailed pricing information and the ability to play around with configurators customizing the look and specs of the two cars, and at the same time, allow you to roll your eyes as you watch the numbers pileup. Read more »

1963 Jaguar MKII has Uprated Engine, Gearbox; For Sale on Craigslist

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:10 PM PDT

The first reason you buy a Jaguar MKII sedan for is the way it looks. Then there's the interior comfort, unique overall image and the performance which in its day was very impressive and even today, it can still keep up with many regular cars. Read more »

Ding Dong! Peugeot Introduces Personalized Car Horns

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:01 PM PDT

Peugeot chose April 1 to introduce the Audio Sonic Personalization Program in the UK, which allows users of Peugeot cars to personalize their car horns using a new technology. The horns can be chosen from a library of sounds, but customers can also create and upload their own via a smartphone. Read more »

Does This Porsche Prototype's Engine Sound Like a Turbo'd Flat-Four to You?

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 02:19 PM PDT

Just recently, Porsche boss Matthias Müller confirmed long-standing rumors about the brand getting a four-cylinder engine, and in particular, a new generation of turbocharged flat-four units with up to 400PS (396hp) for the next Cayman and Boxster models. Read more »

Meaner 650S Already being Mulled by McLaren

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 01:51 PM PDT

Ferrari doesn't have to be the only supercar maker to have a "Speciale" version of its current bread and butter supercar, because McLaren can have one too. After what to us seems like a few seconds after having been revealed, we already learn of the possibility that the 650S could gain a more track-focused version very early on. Read more »

New Mini Cooper T Runs on Tea-Leaf Biofuel and has Dunk Avoidance Tech

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 12:51 PM PDT

Following the soccer-themed Paceman GoalCooper Edition, Mini has released details on another April 1-specific model, the Mini Cooper T. You would be pardoned for thinking this model has a special kind of turbocharged engine – it doesn't. Instead, Mini says it's the world's first vehicle to be powered by a tea-leaf biofuel composite. Read more »

Porsche 911 GT3 Test Drive Goes the Way You Think it Will… [NSFW]

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 12:24 PM PDT

Never underestimate a supercar driver's capacity for mayhem of the face-palm worthy kind, which is why cell phone cameras come so handy when you cross roads with one of them. Just ask YouTubers Craig Schelin and Daniel Mellitchey. Read more »

Fiat Releases Panda and Punto Young Special Editions in Italy

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 11:52 AM PDT

Fiat has announced two "Young" special edition models for the Panda and Punto in Italy. Targeting the younger audience, the two models feature distinctive features both inside and out, such as the standard "My Stream Radio Clarion" which allows users to stay connected to their favorite music and smartphones. Read more »

Two Aston Martin DBS Barn Finds Head to the Auction Block

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 11:26 AM PDT

A pair of lovely classic Aston Martin DBS models in barn-find condition will be seeking a new home at Silverstone Auctions' Restoration Show Sale that takes place on Saturday, April 12, at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. Read more »

Honda's First DIY Kit for the 2015 Fit Includes 180,000 Mechanical Parts

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 11:00 AM PDT

One of the best April Fools' Day jokes comes from Honda, which has announced it is offering a do-it-yourself (DIY) kit for the 2015 Fit, enabling handcrafters to build the car in their own home. Read more »

Skoda Gets Fuzzy-Wuzzy with Faux Fur-Covered Yeti Ice Special Edition

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 10:42 AM PDT

The Skoda Yeti Ice special edition is the kind of car you need if you're that guy or gal who likes the feel of a nice comforting mane on their skin when it's warm outside, window down, one arm out… It might genuinely help drivers with an anger problem who'd either pet themselves calm or simply not be able not to laugh when everybody around them is. Read more »

All-New 2015 Hyundai Genesis Priced from a Low $38,000* in the US

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 10:01 AM PDT

Hyundai officials kept their promise to retain a sub-$40,000 sticker for the new and improved 2015 Genesis sedan, with the mid-size model starting from $38,000, or $38,950 if you include the $950* delivery charge, for the well-equipped entry-level version that gets its power from a 311hp 3.8-liter V6 engine paired to an 8sp automatic turning the rear wheels. Read more »

Jay Leno Shows off Custom, Newly Upgraded 1966 Lotus Elan

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 09:20 AM PDT

This 1966 Lotus Elan, owned by Jay Leno, is probably one of the coolest, most thoughtfully built of its kind in the world. It's not stock, having been re-engineered when the need called for it. Read more »

Scoop: A Closer Look at Ford's New Escort Compact Sedan

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 08:51 AM PDT

Less than 24 hours after we shared photos of a prototype of the upcoming Ford Escort, captured by one of our readers resting on a truck bed in Europe, our spies emailed us a fresh batch of images of the compact sedan testing on an ice track in northern Sweden. Read more »

Subaru Tribeca Could See Diesel-Hybrid Crossover Replacement Inspired by Viziv 2 Concept's Design

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 08:20 AM PDT

The Viziv 2 concept that was shown by Subaru at the 2014 Geneva motor show reportedly previews the design language of an upcoming SUV designed to fill the void left in the range by the phasing out of the unsuccessful Tribeca. Read more »

A Quick POV Drive of the New McLaren P1

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 07:59 AM PDT

We won't blame you if find the sheer amount of super-, sports- and luxury-cars seen in the background of this video equally, if not more, impressive than the POV (Point Of View) ride of the new McLaren P1 itself. Read more »

Opel Astra Copacabana Comes with...Grass Upholstery from Maracana Stadium [w/Video]

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 07:31 AM PDT

Brazil's national soccer team seems to be a major attraction for automakers' April 1 pranks, with Opel releasing a similar story to Mini. Named after Rio de Janeiro's famous beach, the new Astra Copacabana features a livery including the Brazilian flag on the roof, palm trees and dancing lines along the doors. Read more »

GM Recalls Another 1.3 Million Vehicles in the U.S.

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 07:10 AM PDT

If it seems like we're reporting about a GM recall of some sort every week or so, it's because we are – and this isn't related to the 1st of April… GM's newest action involves more than 1.3 million vehicles over concerns about sudden loss of electric power steering assist. Read more »

Watch out, Maniac on the Road!

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 06:41 AM PDT

Maybe we are not all fully aware of this, but sometimes, the simple act of driving requires a lot of courage, as one can never know what maniacs roam the streets. Read more »

Citroen Tries to Turn C4 Cactus into Arsenal FC Crest

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 06:18 AM PDT

If you are one of Arsenal FC's "most dedicated supporters," you will now be able to "follow their beloved team in comfort and style," with the new special edition Citroen C4 Cactus that's just been announced. Read more »

BaanVelgen Assembles a New Porsche Panamera Diesel Tune

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 05:50 AM PDT

Tuning newcomer BaanVelgen from the Netherlands has dipped into the parts bins of a number of aftermarket firms to create its own cosmetics package for the Porsche Panamera Diesel. Read more »