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GM's Chinese Joint Venture Fined $29 Million For Price Fixing

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 04:28 AM PST


Confirming last week's report, GM's Chinese joint venture has been fined 201 million yuan ($29 million) by local authorities for monopolistic pricing.
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Tesla And Panasonic Preparing To Build Solar Cells In New York

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 03:59 AM PST


Tesla and Panasonic are preparing to begin production of solar cells at a dedicated factory in Buffalo, New York.
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Here's Your Chance To Own The Very First Ford GT Factory Prototype [100+ Images]

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 03:05 AM PST


If you missed (or were denied) the opportunity to get your name down on the list for a new Ford GT, it may be a while before you get your chance again. Fortunately examples of the previous version come up for sale all the time. But this may be the most noteworthy example we've seen yet.
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This Is Not What An Alfa Romeo Stelvio Coupe Would Look Like

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 01:58 AM PST


Alfa Romeo launched its first crossover (if not it's first SUV) with the new Stelvio this year, and we won't be surprised to see additional versions proliferate in the coming months and years. We wouldn't discount the possibility of a coupe variant to emerge among them, but this isn't likely to be what it will look like.
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Want To Invest In A Future Classic? Here Are Your Best Picks For 2017

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 01:01 AM PST


Here's the thing about classic cars: they're always changing. As the years pass by, what was new becomes old – and potentially collectible.
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Watch BMW's Quad-Turbo 750Ld xDrive Diesel Hit 200 km/h (124 mph)

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 08:28 PM PST


If you're looking for a fast luxury saloon yet you still favor diesel instead of petrol power, BMW's all-new 750Ld xDrive might be the only one worth considering.
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Californian Man Heads To Court For Driving Under The Influence Of Caffeine!

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 07:45 PM PST


A Californian man is preparing to go to court after being charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of a drug for drinking caffeine.
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Faraday Future Says Its Interior Defies Gravity, Includes Reclining Rear Seats

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 06:57 PM PST


After a slew of teaser videos previewing the exterior of its first production prototype, Faraday Future has turned its attention to hyping up the vehicle's cabin.
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Mighty Car Mods And Roadkill Meet In Epic Build-Off

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 06:09 PM PST


If you're a lover of DIY projects for your car and enjoy watching crazy builds and epic adventures, you've probably heard of both Mighty Car Mods and Roadkill.
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The Lamborghini Huracan Is An Ode To Hexagons

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 05:16 PM PST


We know how fast the Lamborghini Huracan is. We know how thrilling it can be and now, thanks to Doug DeMuro, we know some of its most intriguing quirks.
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Would You Pay Half A Million Bucks For This 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird?

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 04:03 PM PST


Due to its limited production number and impressive performance, the Plymouth Hemi Superbird has become a highly valuable collector's item.
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Forza Horizon 3 Settles Ferrari 458 Vs Speciale Vs 488 Drag Race

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 03:30 PM PST


If you've been asking yourself what a real drag race between a 458 Italia, a Speciale and a 488 GTB would look like, here's an answer straight from the virtual realm.
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Obama Administration Rushing To Pass Auto Regulations Before Trump Takes Office

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 03:03 PM PST


With just over 3 weeks until inauguration day in the U.S., outgoing President Barack Obama is rushing through with passing numerous automotive-related regulations before Donald Trump takes office.
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Review Finds Porsche's Performance Pack For The Macan Turbo A Bit Pointless

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:34 PM PST


If you're the type of consumer that can't stomach spending top dollar on anything other than a flagship model, you might find yourself looking at the Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Pack quite a bit.
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Boston Dealership's Used Cars Were Packed With Heroin And Cocaine

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:06 PM PST


Federal investigators have discovered a used car dealership in Dorchester in Boston was being used as a front to sell drugs.
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New Mercedes E-Class Estate Spot Has A Stranger Things Vibe

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 01:46 PM PST


With features such as its Remote Parking Pilot, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is currently one of the most technologically-advanced mid-size family cars in the world.
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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Opens Up About His Two Favorite Rides

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 12:56 PM PST


As one of America's most vocal and well known TV personalities, sport journalist Stephen A Smith has never shied away from sharing his opinion.
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Toyota Proves Their Sonar System Can Make Parking Safer [w/Video]

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 12:19 PM PST


After conducting a survey regarding accidents that took place in parking lots involving models equipped with their Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) system, Toyota can now point to a 70% reduction during pedal misapplication accidents, and a 40% reduction during reversing incidents in Japan.
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The Story Of The Lancia Stratos Has Never Been Told So Beautifully

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 11:46 AM PST


Rally cars are typically based on modest compacts – or at least styled to resemble them. But there was a time when sports cars ruled the rally stage. And that time belonged to the Lancia Stratos.
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Opel Really Wants To Build The GT; It Just Needs To Figure Out How

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 11:13 AM PST


The GT concept that was displayed at Geneva last March was one of the stars of the show, though at the time, Opel had declared that it was nothing more than a study.
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This Is The World’s Only Yellow Ferrari F60 America

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 10:41 AM PST


Only ten were made but only one Ferrari F60 America was finished in yellow, making this find as rare as they can get.
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2018 Audi A8 Gears Up To Better Challenge BMW 7 & Mercedes S

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 02:40 PM PST


Though it holds its own just fine against the Jaguar XJ, Maserati Quattroporte, and Lexus LS, Audi can't sell nearly enough A8s to keep up with the BMW 7 Series – let alone the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

That could be, at least in part, because the current A8 is much older than its rival countrymen. But Ingolstadt is out to fix that with the introduction of an all-new model, and here's our best look at it yet.
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What Makes This Classic Mercedes Worth $8 Million?

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 09:35 AM PST


We're all used to the idea that a Mercedes is expensive. Some more than others, of course: a CLA starts at just over $30k, while a Maybach S-Class will set you back more than five times that amount. But $8 million?
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The McLaren 570S Isn't About Lap Times But Still Is Really Fast

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 09:07 AM PST


In developing the Sports Series range of models, McLaren diverted from its usual path of straight-line and racetrack performance in favor of pure driver enjoyment.
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Neidfaktor Pimps Out Audi R8 V10 Plus With Blue & Black Interior

Posted: 27 Dec 2016 08:32 AM PST


The experts at German interior specialists Neidfaktor have just unveiled their latest and one of their most impressive projects utilizing a new Audi R8 V10 Plus.
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