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By James Gilboy Aug 14, 2018

First Ford Mustang Buyer Never Sold Her Car, Now Worth $350,000

An impatient dealer sold Gail Brown a Mustang...Two days before the car was even revealed at the 1964 World's Fair.

By James Gilboy Aug 14, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Invests in Training Program to Fight Critical Shortage of Mechanics

Mercedes is expanding its program to train qualified technicians for its dealers, who struggle to find skilled personnel.

By James Gilboy Aug 14, 2018

Somebody Wants $6,400 for a Toyota MR2 They Ruined

For a small price tag you can own a modded car that will make you want to gouge your own eyes out.

By James Gilboy Aug 14, 2018

BMW Reports July Sales: Electrified Demand Swells

BMW's standout performer in July of 2018 was its hybrid lineup, which sold more than 30 percent better than in 2017.

By James Gilboy Aug 14, 2018

Vehicle Injures 3 People in Suspected London Terror Attack, Suspect in Custody

Fortunately, none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

By James Gilboy Aug 13, 2018

Crikey: Someone's Selling a Range Rover with a BMW V-12

Because the Range Rover wasn't already unreliable, or expensive when it breaks.

By James Gilboy Aug 13, 2018

2019 Chevy Suburban, Tahoe Get New Top-Tier Package: Premium Plus

At $76,900, the new Suburban Premium Plus is the most expensive flavor of Chevy's old-school Suburban you can buy.

By James Gilboy Aug 13, 2018

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Report: Saudis Not Interested in Tesla Buyout

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has been linked to a major Tesla stock buyout, but new info suggests it isn't happening.

By James Gilboy Aug 13, 2018

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[Updated] The 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Will Use Gorilla Glass Windows

On the search for lightweight materials, Porsche engineers took inspiration from their smartphones.

By James Gilboy Aug 13, 2018

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Watch a BMW M2 Competition Set a Record for…Popping Balloons?

How much for the optional laser and sword, BMW?

By James Gilboy Aug 12, 2018

Report: Ford Planning Focus-Based Retro Crossover for 2019

Yet another report of a new, Focus-derived small utility vehicle variant has surfaced.

By James Gilboy Aug 11, 2018

BMW Files for 'i9' Trademark in US

A halo car? A line-topping luxury vehicle?

By Caleb JacobsBy Daan de GeusBy James Gilboy Aug 11, 2018

The Comprehensive 2018 Formula 1 Driver Market Breakdown

Inside, we dissect F1 free agency and make the connections which may lead to a major change in the 2019 ecosystem.

By James Gilboy Aug 11, 2018

BMW Teases X7 Crossover in Camouflage

Here's your first look at BMW's upcoming full-size crossover.

By James Gilboy Aug 10, 2018

Formula 1 Open to Going Electric, But Formula E Would Protest

F1's technical director Ross Brawn says the sport could go electric when the tech matures, but Formula E wants to keep electric racing to itself.

By James Gilboy Aug 9, 2018

New Marijuana Breathalyzer Can Catch High Drivers

Those that drive while high can either stop or face a device developed to catch them in the act.

By James Gilboy Aug 9, 2018

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Geely Reportedly Considering $1.9 Billion Lotus Makeover

Geely apparently wants Lotus to be a competitor with the likes of Ferrari and Porsche.

By James Gilboy Aug 8, 2018

The Audi e-Tron Regained Nearly 19 Miles of Range Coming Down Pikes Peak

Send an Audi e-Tron downhill for a mile, and you'll regenerate enough juice to travel nearly another mile.

By James Gilboy Aug 8, 2018

California Car Dealership Selling Rare Renault R5 Turbo 2 Evolution

Group B rally may be three decades gone, but the homologation cars are still around.

By James Gilboy Aug 8, 2018

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Fiat Sold Only 49 Cars in Canada in July

Mama mia, papa pia, Fiat needs better dealer-ias.

By James Gilboy Aug 8, 2018

Elon Musk Explains Why He's Thinking of Making Tesla Private

Musk says it's all about smoothing out the company's operations.

By James Gilboy Aug 8, 2018

F1 Team Force India Finds a Buyer

There's light at the end of the tunnel, and it shines from the Great White North.

By James Gilboy Aug 8, 2018

This Toyota MR2 is Twin-Turbo and Supercharged

There is a replacement for displacement, and that’s boatloads of boost.

By James Gilboy Aug 7, 2018

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Jaguar Land Rover Reportedly Plans to Abandon V-8s

The marque will reportedly compensate with a modular, all-aluminum platform as well as electrically turbocharged inline-six performance engines.

By James Gilboy Aug 7, 2018

Watch This Documentary About the 2018 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

In 1988, Pikes Peak inspired filmmaker Jeremy Hart. Now, he's finally had the chance to sum up the unique race in a short documentary.