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Ford Focus RS

A 330-HP Ford Focus RS? You bet. And it’s headed Stateside in 2016

The high-powered Ford Focus RS has been sold in Europe for two generations, but there were doubts about whether a third generation would be made.
Nissan Note

Nissan announces Note NISMO for performance arm’s 30th anniversary

Nismo, Nissan's performance division, is famous for creating sportier versions of cars like the 370Z and GT-R.
DD Customs Camaro SS

Cover your ears: DD Customs tunes the Camaro SS to 468 horsepower

The Corvette Z06 and Dodge's Challenger Hellcat may be getting all the headlines, but DD Customs are keeping Chevy Camaro fresh in our minds.
BMW i8

BMW reportedly developing a hardcore i8 successor – and M1 homage – called the i9

In 1979, BMW released the legendary M1 road car, racing versions of which had heavy influence on the racing world.
Audi R8 e-tron

Audi boss says ‘nein’ to all-electric vehicles, commits to plug-in hybrids instead

Thanks to Tesla and BMW, fully electric cars are all the rage in 2014.
LEGO Tumbler

Why so serious? Now you can fight crime in your livingroom with LEGO’s Batman Tumbler

LEGO has licenses for just about every franchise out there, from Star Wars to Spongebob.
GUSS

Meet KITT’s battle-ready brother GUSS, an autonomous vehicle for the Marines

American company Torc Robotics may have created the next wave of military engineering.
Le Mans 24 Hour Race

A brand new prototype: Entry-level LMP3 class created for Le Mans

There are currently four classes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: LMP1, LMP2, GT Endurance Pro, and GT Endurance AM.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

BMW’s 2 Series Active Tourer isn’t the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’, and that’s OK

BMW's upcoming 2 Series has proven controversial for a number of reasons.
Honda Civic Tourer

Despite sleek looks and 1,668 liters of cargo space, Honda’s Civic Tourer won’t come to U.S.

Crossovers, sports activity coupes, and compact utility vehicles are the station wagons of today, but Honda hasn't forgotten the appeal of the wagon.
Ford Racer

Return to 24: Ford reportedly mulling a return to Le Mans with an Ecoboost-powered P2 car

Ford has a storied racing history, but hasn't been competitive in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since the 1960s.
F-35 Lightening Mustang

Cleared for takeoff: Ford to auction fighter jet-inspired Mustang at EAA Airventure

Between Roush, Saleen, Shelby, Bullitt, and Boss, the Ford Mustang more special-edition versions than just about anything.
Ferrari V12

Ferrari says ‘no’ to turbo V12s, opts for electrical boost instead

The automotive landscape is changing, and with the influx of hybrid-powered supercars, the performance division is no different.
Volkswagen Scirocco

The Volkswagen Scirocco gets updated for 2015, but it still isn’t coming stateside

The Volkswagen Scirocco may never come stateside, but we can always dream.
Porsche 911 Turbo GB Edition

Porsche announces special edition 911 Turbo as a tribute to Britain … wait, what?

The Porsche 911 Turbo has been one of Germany’s sports car icons for 40 years, and now Porsche is releasing a special edition to celebrate.
Cadillac Escalade

Bling on the move: Cadillac is considering a sporty Escalade

The Cadillac Escalade is a pop culture icon, but its never been designed to inspire automotive thrill.
Audi R8 LMX

Audi’s second-generation R8 may offer a TDI diesel variant in 2016

Audi has been fitting performance cars with turbodiesel powertrains for years, such as the RS5 TDI Concept, Nanuk Quattro Concept, and R8 V12 TDI Concept.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI

Audi’s A7 Sportback TDI commemorates 25 years of compression ignition glory

Volkswagen Group has been producing TDI engines since 1989, and this August, Audi is releasing a special edition A7 to celebrate.
Tesla Model S

Too cool for a Town Car? You’re in luck. A stretched Tesla Model S is in the works

Tesla may be releasing a slightly stretched, longer wheelbase version of their flagship Model S later this year.
Elon Musk

Good guy Elon Musk opens up Tesla’s patents, gives away free access to technology

On June 12th, Tesla CEO and Chief Architect Elon Musk tore down the wall of patents in the lobby of Tesla’s headquarters.
Ant-Kahn roadster

British coachbuilder Ant-Kahn previews retro roadster and Flying Huntsman 4×4

When two design geniuses collaborate, everybody benefits.
Wireless Charging Technology

No cables needed: BMW and Daimler working on wireless charging technology for EVs

BMW and Daimler are collaborating again, this time on wireless charging technology.
Mazda RX-7 Concept

Mazda switches gears, plans 450-horsepower turbo rotary for next RX-7

Previous reports said that Mazda was developing a naturally aspirated, 300-horsepower rotary engine for the next generation RX-7.
Bugatti Veyron

You may want to sit down: Bugatti’s Veyron successor could be a 1500-horsepower hybrid

The Bugatti Veyron has held the title of "World's Fastest Production Car" before, and Bugatti wants it back.
Nimbus eCar

The Nimbus e-car is half mars rover, half VW Bus, totally insane

The Nimbus e-Car is the brainchild of Brazilian designer Eduardo Galvani, and it looks to be the space-age people carrier for the future.
Callaway Corvette

Callaway tunes the C7 Stingray to 627 horsepower

Callaway has been tuning Chevrolet’s Pony Car for 25 years, but the American company’s latest version may be its best.
Polaris Slingshot

‘It’s like surfing asphalt.’ Polaris teases its radical 3-wheeled Slingshot

Polaris is planning a full reveal of its “reverse trike” on July 27th, but the American motorcycle and ATV maker released a teaser video today.
Honda Civic Black Edition

The stealthy Honda Civic Black Edition has landed the U.K. – but will it come Stateside?

Honda has released the limited Black Edition Civic to the UK, which is completely blacked out from the top down.
Local Motors Rally Fighter

Local Motors is crowdsourcing a new, lightweight sports car platform

You (yes, you) can help Arizona-based carmaker Local Motors construct its new sports car.
Jaguar F-Type Project 7

Jaguar planning a lighter, hardcore version of the F-Type Project 7

Jaguar’s gorgeous F-Type Project 7 is not only a stirring homage to the legendary D-Type, it’s the fastest car to ever come from the British automaker.
Red Bull Racing RB7

F1 downforce guru Adrian Newey may be working on an Infiniti supercar

Red Bull Racing technical director Adrian Newey has designed several F1 championship cars, including the downforce-dripping carbon fiber honeycomb RB6.
Porsche Cayman GT4

New kid on the block: Porsche Cayman GT4 revealed with GT3-rivaling 450 horsepower

Details of the Porsche Cayman GT4 were released today, and the range-topping Cayman is set to feature a 450 horsepower, twin-turbo boxer engine.
McLaren 650S GT3

McLaren mulling a return to Le Mans by 2016 with the 650S GT3

Fresh off the 650S GT3’s positive reception at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren is staying busy by planning a return to Le Mans.
Hazumi Concept

The 2015 Mazda2 will feature a Wankel rotary engine, just not in the way you think

Mazda Wankel engine was phased out in 2011 with the RX-8, but the famed rotary may be making a comeback.