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Ferrari F70 Enzo

Ferrari F70: Maranello’s hybrid, Enzo successor gets rendered

When it launches next year, the Ferrari F70 will not only be the Italian automakers first hybrid vehicle, but will also carry the lofty expectations of successfully succeeding the fabled F1-inspired Ferrari Enzo supercar.
Study: Teens know it's bad to text and drive, do it anyways (no way!)

Study: Teens know it’s bad to text and drive, do it anyways (no way!)

A recent study by Consumer Reports found that, while young drivers are hip to the inherent dangers of texting, talking, and other distracting behaviors, they do it anyways.
Rimac Concept One Croatia's quiet Bugatti killer

Rimac Concept One: Croatia’s quiet Bugatti killer?

Meet the Rimac Concept One, the all-new, all-electric EV supercar that looks to rival the industry's top dogs.
2013 Cadillac ATS: Affordable luxury starts at $34,000

2013 Cadillac ATS: Affordable luxury starts at $34,000

General Motors has made no secret in the past about wanting to take on luxury rival BMW's popular 3 Series. Now it may have a viable contender in its corner with the 2013 Cadillac ATS.

Renault-Nissan poised to take control of Russia’s automotive leader Avtovaz

The Renault-Nissan alliance is poised to take control of Russia's largest automaker, Avtovaz.. Once concluded, the move could give Renault-Nissan a serious foothold into the Russian automotive industry.
Say hello to the next generation Mini?

Say hello to the next generation Mini?

Former BMW automotive designer Sonny Lim gives us a possible glimpse into the future of the next Mini Cooper with his Mini Zero Concept.
Modern-day Ferris Bueller parking lot owner caught taking cars on carefree joyrides

Modern-day Ferris Bueller parking lot owner caught taking cars on carefree joyrides

A news crew in Orlando, Florida recently caught a parking lot owner on tape as he takes their $60,000 2012 Chevy Corvette for an unauthorized spin.
Fisker Karma White Knight Front

Outta the way Justin Bieber, SR Auto’s White Knight Fisker Karma is a lesson in style and class

Looking to upgrade your Fisker Karma's style? Check out SR Auto Group's White Knight Fisker Karma.
The Walking Dead The Game Episode 1 giveaway

The Walking Dead: The Game – Episode One giveaway (Update)

We've got 10 download codes for the Walking Dead: The Game - Episode 1 for the PC, and we're dying a horrible zombie death to give them away! Enter for your chance to win!
Hulu

Hulu to pull the plug on cable-cutting consumers?

A recent report in the NY Post speculates network streaming giant Hulu may require users be paying cable-customers before allowing them to stream content for free.
Going once, going twice...sold! Bertone considers selling Nuccio concept for $2.7M to collector

Going once, going twice…sold! Bertone considers selling Nuccio concept for $2.7M to collector

Italian design firm Bertone is currently considering selling its 15,000 hour labor of love Bertone Nuccio concept car to a wealthy Chinese man for $2.7 million.
The bigger the better? Study finds size does matter for male and female car buyers

The bigger the better? Study finds size does matter for male and female car buyers

A recent study has found that size does in fact matter when it comes to purchasing a new car for men and women. But is a fixation on size all that matters to the sexes?
Automotive erotica New Yorkers call for ban on parking to slam the breaks on car sex

Automotive erotica: New Yorkers call for ban on parking to slam the breaks on car sex

Residents of Manhattan have called for a ban on parking as rampant sex inside cars has become quite the problem.
Red with envy GM shows off next generation of autonomous EN V pod car in Beijing

Red with EN-V: GM shows off next generation of self-driving, Chevy-branded pod car in China

General Motors was on hand at the Beijing Motor Show to give attendees a glimpse at the next generation of the American automakers autonomous pod-like EN-V concept.
Study-CAFE-standards-could-save-U.S.-drivers-$68-billion-by-2030

Study: CAFE standards could save U.S. drivers $68 billion at the pump by 2030

According to a report by the NRDC, U.S. drivers will save $68 billion dollars in refueling costs if government-proposed CAFE standards go into effect as planned.
Cadillac's-crystal-ball-shows-self-driving-car-in-luxury-automaker's-future

Cadillac’s crystal ball shows self-driving car in luxury automaker’s future

Luxury brand Cadillac is currently working on a semi-autonomous and fully autonomous driving system for future cars.
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2012 Nissan Leaf review

Providing a reliable escape from gasoline, the Nissan Leaf returns with a host of improvements and standard features while seeing a modest increase in price to the greenest car money can buy.
Anonymous-attack-official-F1-website-in-protest-of-violent-Bahraini-government

Anonymous attack official F1 website in protest of violent Bahraini government

Amid growing civil unrest, Anonymous "hacktivists" have taken aim at the Bahraini government for continued violence against its people by shutting down the official Formula 1 website.
Beijing-bound-Lamborghini-SUV-concept-to-be-named-Urus

Beijing-bound Lamborghini SUV concept to be named Urus?

Lamborghini has confirmed it will unveil its latest crossover concept at the Beijing Auto Show later this month.
Ford-in-it-for-the-long-haul,-will-not-be-deterred-by-expected-slow-sales-of-Focus-Electric

Ford in it for the long haul, will not be deterred by expected slow sales of Focus Electric

Ford President Alan Mulally has reinforced the company's long term electrification strategy while acknowledging expected slow sales of the Ford Focus Electric.
Watch-your-back-BMW-Audi-purchases-Ducati-for-reported-$1.1B

Watch your back BMW: Audi purchases Ducati for reported $1.1B

German luxury automaker Audi has officially announced the acquisition of Italian motorcycle maker Ducati.
Could-this-be-what-the-production-BMW-i8-will-look-like

Could this be what the production BMW i8 will look like?

Could this be what BMW's hybrid supercar will look like in its final form?
2013-Chevy-Volt-sees-slight-surge-in-upgrades,-adds-new-drive-mode-and-safety-features

2013 Chevrolet Volt gains upgrades, adds new drive mode and safety features

While some details remain unknown, the 2013 Chevy Volt is said to be packing a battery saving "hold mode" and advanced safety features.
Are-you-fit-for-the-Fit-Honda-wants-to-know

Are you fit for the Fit? Honda wants to know

Think you're fit for the Honda Fit EV? Take the test and find out.
Ford-wants-to-lose-weight-Teams-up-with-Dow-Chemical-to-shed-pounds-and-boost-MPG-for-future-cars

Ford teams up with Dow Chemical to shed pounds and boost MPG for future cars

Ford has announced a partnership with Dow Chemical in order to develop, implement, and mass produce advanced carbon fiber composites into its next-gen vehicles.
Feds-to-fork-out-$4-million-towards-wireless-EV-charging-tech

Feds to fork out $4 million towards wireless EV charging tech

The United States Department of Energy has announced it will provide up to $4 million in funding to help speed up the development of wireless charging stations.
Extreme-battery-prototype-testing-leads-to-explosion-at-GM-Tech-Center

Extreme battery prototype testing leads to explosion at GM Tech Center

Extreme testing of a battery prototype has caused an explosion at General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, leaving at lease one person seriously injured.
Party-too-hard-and-feel-like-hell-Hop-aboard-Vegas'-Hangover-Heaven-bus

Party too hard and feel like hell? Hop aboard Vegas’ Hangover Heaven bus

A new Las Vegas service bus, dubbed Hangover Heaven, will help you go from zero to hangover hero in less than an hour.
Feds-freeze-GM-CEO-Alan-Akerson's-salary-at-$1.7-million,-limit-other-top-executive-pay-in-the-process

Feds freeze GM CEO Alan Akerson’s $1.7 million salary, limit other top exec pay in the process

The United States Treasury Department ordered pay cuts and salary caps on executives at General Motors including GM CEO Alan Akerson.
Tesla-Model-S-rounding-the-corner,-set-to-hit-initial-July-delivery-dates

Tesla Model S rounding the corner, set to hit initial July delivery dates

Tesla Motors is getting ready to deliver its first batch of Model S sedans. Will it all go smoothly, or will the California start-up suffer some serious setbacks?
Illinois-man-throws-in-free-Tesla-Model-S-with-purchase-of-million-dollar-home

Illinois man throws in free Tesla Model S with purchase of million dollar home

An Illinois man decided to entice potential home-buyers by including a free Tesla Model S with the purchase of his million dollar home.
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Photos: 2013 SRT Viper injects serious venom into supercar scene

With the curtain firmly pulled back at this week’s New York Auto Show, the world has been given the first official look at the 2013 SRT Viper.
Volvo-CEO-criticizes-EU-over-C02-and-EV-strategy

Volvo CEO criticizes EU, says “it is far too early to dismiss fossil fuels”

At a recent EU debate on electromobility, Volvo CEO Stephan Jacoby brought into question the EU's tactics on cutting C02 emissions, and the lack of hegemony among European governments in relation to electric car incentives.
PAL-V-flying-car-completes-successful-liftoff,-maneuvers-the-streets-and-the-sky-with-ease

PAL-V flying helicopter car completes liftoff, maneuvers the streets and the sky with ease

The skies are about to get crowed as another flying car from Dutch company PAL-V is about to take flight.