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By James Gilboy Jan 19, 2019

There's a Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta Available With Just 174 Miles for $7 Million

'Serious inquiries only' is Point-One-Percentese for 'no tire kickers.'

By James Gilboy Jan 18, 2019

Rally Ace Walter Röhrl Praises Porsche Taycan, Then Turns Around and Trashes EVs Online

This is the same guy who claims wouldn't have accepted being 'beaten by a woman driver' during his WRC days.

By James Gilboy Jan 18, 2019

Lincoln Could Roll Out Mustang-Inspired Electric Crossover as Early as 2020

The two vehicles will share a platform, but you won't mistake them for one another.

By James Gilboy Jan 17, 2019

Former Employees Sue GM After Nooses and 'Whites-Only' Bathroom Signs Surfaced at Ohio Plant

Nine employees are taking legal action against General Motors after management simply 'looked the other way' at vile, racist demonstrations.

By James Gilboy Jan 17, 2019

Ford CEO Jim Hackett Promises 'Big Surprise' Electric Vehicle in 2020

Could it be an electric F-150, Mustang, or something else we can't even imagine right now?

By James Gilboy Jan 17, 2019

Mick Schumacher Reportedly Signs With Ferrari Driver Academy

The prodigious son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher seems to be headed to the team where his father made history.

By James Gilboy Jan 17, 2019

Why People Don't Like the New Toyota GR Supra

There's a new Toyota Supra, and people have grievances. Are they valid?

By James Gilboy Jan 16, 2019

Florida Man Confesses to Cops, Says 'Jesus Told Me To' Drive Ferrari 360 Off Pier

"Jesus made me the smartest man on earth and it's so hard to have this much responsibility," the 48-year-old reportedly said to the police.

By James Gilboy Jan 16, 2019

2019 McLaren 600LT Spider: Stupid-Fast Mandatory, Roof Optional

It's got 592 horsepower and still weighs less than 3,000 pounds, but it's now capable of blowing your toupee away.

By James Gilboy Jan 15, 2019

Volkswagen Will Manufacture EVs in the US, Reinvest $800 Million in Tennessee Plant

Even Volkswagen pines for a round of Rocky Top.

By James Gilboy Jan 14, 2019

Neo-Nazis Break Into Top Gear Test Track, Cause $129,000 in Damage to Aircraft

The thugs broke into multiple of the airfield's landmark aircraft, wrecking their interiors and painting swastikas all over.

By James Gilboy Jan 14, 2019

Detroit Auto Show: Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept Scouts for an Electric Offensive

You're looking at the styling direction in which Infiniti will take its electric vehicles.

By James Gilboy Jan 11, 2019

Ohio Man Drifts Just-Bought Pontiac G8 Into Pole, Sends Himself and His 2 Kids to Hospital

The casualties: three hospitalized, one ego bruised, and one rare Pontiac G8 GT gone from this world.

By James Gilboy Jan 11, 2019

Jeremy Clarkson Was Held at Gunpoint While Filming Top Gear in Detroit

Clarkson decided to use an abandoned train station as a film set and accidentally wandered into a gang's hideout.

By James Gilboy Jan 11, 2019

Audi Teases Smaller, More Affordable Electric E-Tron Crossover Ahead of Geneva Reveal

The smaller Audi E-Tron is expected to ride on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform and be similar to the Q3 in size.

By James Gilboy Jan 11, 2019

Honda Green-Lights Production of Urban EV Concept, But US Sale Unlikely: Report

Remember Honda's tiny, old-school electric concept car from 2017? The latest word is that it goes on sale next year...just probably not here.

By James Gilboy Jan 10, 2019

BMW Executive Praises Tesla, Says Auto Industry Should Take It More Seriously

The deputy chairman of BMW's supervisory board applauded Tesla's close relationship with Panasonic as well as its can-do attitude.

By James Gilboy Jan 10, 2019

Audi Exec Announces 50-Car Production Run of 671-HP PB18 E-tron: Report

Audi's handsome PB18 E-tron reportedly won't be doomed to fade into obscurity as a concept car.

By James Gilboy Jan 10, 2019

Tesla Sued for Potentially Defective Model S Battery After Crash Killed Two Teens

The law firm represents the family of a teen who was riding shotgun while the driver weaved through traffic at 116 mph.

By James Gilboy Jan 10, 2019

Tesla Model 3 Beats BMW 3 Series to Top 2018 Luxury Car Sales Charts

Tesla's least expensive offering also beat out another premium market stalwart—the Lexus RX.

By James Gilboy Jan 10, 2019

Brabham Will Compete 2021-22 FIA WEC Season, Race Le Mans in 2022

Brabham isn't just back to racing; it'll fight for the GTE class win at the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans.

By James Gilboy Jan 9, 2019

Mercedes-Benz EQC Electric Crossover Makes US Debut at CES 2019

Mercedes-Benz's first mass-produced electric vehicle steals the limelight in Las Vegas.

By James Gilboy Jan 9, 2019

Jeff Gordon's Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Special Edition to Be Auctioned Off to Fight Pediatric Cancer

The former NASCAR superstar is giving up his personal, special-edition 'Vette C7.R for a cause we can all get behind.

By James Gilboy Jan 8, 2019

Retro-Licious Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Entering Production Thanks to Superformance

Superformance will build 200 aluminum-bodied GR-1s, and make up for lost time by awarding it a 2-second zero-to-60 mph time.

By James Gilboy Jan 8, 2019

Upcoming Tesla Model Y Crossover Will Start at $40,000 or Less: Report

And rumor has it that all-wheel-drive will be standard.