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2015 Ford Focus RS on the Horizon: Report
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The upcoming face-lifted version of Ford’s Focus will bring something much more exciting than updated cosmetics.
Cadillac ATS vs. Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS
GM has been working to revive its Cadillac division for a decade and a half. After much hard work and many billions of dollars things are really starting to fall into place instead of falling apart. They’ve transformed the brand from an also-ran into a genuine competitor to German luxury hegemony.
2015 Ford F-150 Explored in Depth
Ford has completely redesigned its wildly popular F-150 pickup for the 2015 model year. This tough truck made its global debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
Five-Point Inspection: Mahle Downsizing Demonstrator
In decades past, automakers produced more powerful engines by adding cylinders. As the old saying goes, there’s no replacement for displacement… Or is there?
2014 Ferrari California T Bows With 552HP, 523 LB-FT
The 2014 Ferrari California T has been officially revealed ahead of its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S
Reese’s Puffs might be the single greatest invention since beer, the automobile or YouTube. They successfully marry candy and breakfast in a symphony of synthesized taste that makes ordinary corn-based cereal irrelevant. This stuff gives a new meaning to “most important meal of the day.” Putting General Mills’ chocolate salty balls aside for a…
2014 BMW 740Ld xDrive Video, First Look
BMW unveiled its brand new 2014 740Ld xDrive flagship at the Chicago Auto Show.
Volvo V60 and S60 Polestar Models Define Swedish Performance
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Volvo is not usually known for building lust-worthy performance machines. Generally their products are safe, solid and secure, important attributes to be certain but they’re hardly the stuff dreams are made of. However, the addition of performance-tuned V60 and S60 Polestar models is spicing things up for the Staid Swede.
2014 BMW 740Ld xDrive a Diesel Flagship for ‘Murica
BMW LITERALLY made a BIG reveal right here at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2015 740Ld xDrive is a long-wheelbase version of the brand’s already gargantuan 7 Series flagship, but with a twist. It features all-wheel drive and a diesel engine.
Ferrari 149M Project Teased Before February 12 Debut
Ferrari is teasing what could be the latest version of its “entry-level” hardtop convertible: the California.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG Video, First Look
This might be the hottest hatchback on the market when it arrives later this year at your local Mercedes dealer.
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Video, First Look
Opening the door to speculation, Infiniti unveiled its Q50 Eau Rouge concept during the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Kia GT4 Stinger Video, First Look
Kia brought a heavily Audi-esque concept to this year’s Detroit Auto Show featuring a 2.0-liter turbo four banger powering the rear wheels.
MINI John Cooper Works Concept Defines Pint-Sized Performance
An all-new MINI is ready to be released but if sporty dynamics and a scrappy demeanor isn’t enough for you a high-performance John Cooper Works version of the car is under development. Not surprisingly the company revealed just such a design study on day one of the Detroit Auto Show.
Honda Sporty Compact Crossover to go Turbo for US
Next year, Honda will introduce a compact crossover based on the Fit that will sit below its CR-V.
In the Future, Will All Vehicles be Turbocharged?
More and more automakers are leaving naturally aspirated engines behind for units with turbochargers or superchargers. Is this the new trend moving forward, or just a fad?
Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
How does one define excess? Well, aside from “Googling” the word or grabbing one of those ancient, paper-bound things called dictionaries, I would offer the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S as a suggestion.
Lexus to Debut Production LF-NX to Bow at Geneva
One of the most important upcoming product for the Lexus brand will debut early next year during the Geneva Motor Show according to a new report.
2014 Nissan Juke NISMO RS Video, First Look
Is there a place on the market for a performance-oriented crossover? Nissan sure thinks so with its Juke NISMO RS.
2014 Nissan Juke NISMO RS Gets Faster, Fixes Faults
Nissan markets the Juke as a fun-to-drive crossover and while that is certainly the case, it’s still far from a performance product and the company is hoping to change that.
2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio[LA] Debuts Officially
There’s a long tradition of convertibles being unveiled at the L.A. Auto Show and Porsche is more than happy to oblige.
Hyundai Aims to Build ‘World’s Best Powertrains’
No automaker can afford to stand still these days. The pace of development is absolutely relentless, especially when it comes to powertrains. To keep its vehicles as competitive as possible, Hyundai has refined two of its engines.
Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Porsche Panamera S
In case you didn’t know, the Panamera is heavily revised for 2014. Porsche claims that this is now the second generation of the Panamera model lineup and it includes a host of changes inside and out.
Volkswagen’s 2013 SEMA Showcase: New Engines, Special Cars
Volkswagen is showcasing a couple of exciting vehicular improvements and some specially modified cars at SEMA in Las Vegas this week.
