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By James Gilboy Mar 19, 2019

Next-Gen BMW M3, M4 May Have Nearly 500 Horsepower: Report

Some variants could even surpass the 500-hp mark.

By James Gilboy Mar 19, 2019

Behold a 9.8-Second Geo Tracker With a Dirty Little Secret: A 6.0-Liter Turbo LS V-8

Yes, it's for sale. And yes, it'll do the quarter-mile faster than a $3.5-million Bugatti Chiron.

By James Gilboy Mar 18, 2019

President Trump Tweets in Opposition of GM Lordstown Plant Closure: 'I Just Want It Open!'

President Trump begs General Motors to keep its Lordstown plant open, despite CEO Mary Barra advising last summer that his tariffs would kill jobs.

By James Gilboy Mar 18, 2019

Ferrari Recalls Its Most Expensive Production Models Due to Risk of Fuel Leak, Fire

Among the cars recalled is the LaFerrari Aperta, a targa-topped, 949-horsepower hypercar worth millions of dollars.

By James Gilboy Mar 18, 2019

2020 Bentley Continental GT V-8 Coupe, Convertible Debut: Fewer Cylinders, Same Road-Slaying Attitude

Extravagant looks meet a 542-horsepower V-8 with a 198-mph top speed. What more do you need?

By James Gilboy Mar 18, 2019

Fisker Reveals Unnamed $40,000 Electric Crossover to Rival Tesla Model Y

Fisker's attractive crossover will arrive in the latter half of 2021 and pave the way for more entry-level Fisker EVs.

By James Gilboy Mar 17, 2019

F1: Valtteri Bottas Usurps Hamilton to Win Season-Opening Australian Grand Prix

By getting a better start than Hamilton, Bottas had all he needed to scramble ahead of his polesitting teammate.

By James Gilboy Mar 16, 2019

Unruly Traffic Stop Leads to Middle Finger Becoming Protected Speech

Your constitutional rights now extend to flipping the bird anywhere, anytime, and at anyone.

By James Gilboy Mar 15, 2019

Bugatti Boss Wants to Build an Ultra-Luxury Electric Car for Everyday Use

Because daily driving your Chiron can be a real hassle, CEO Stephan Winkelmann wants to offer one-percenters an electric alternative.

By James Gilboy Mar 15, 2019

Ford Hilariously Trolls Delayed Tesla Model Y Reveal With Mach E Mustang Tweet

When millions of folks had their eyes glued to Twitter anxiously awaiting the Model Y, it was a Pony Car they saw instead.

By James Gilboy Mar 14, 2019

‘Bomb Cyclone’ Blizzard Causes Disastrous 100-Car Pileup in Colorado

Despite ugly conditions and a huge number of damaged or stranded vehicles, no fatalities have been reported.

By James Gilboy Mar 14, 2019

Toyota: 'Three Brothers' Sports Car Family Won't Have Model Below 86

Toyota confirms that its next sports car will slot in between the 86 and GR Supra. Could we be looking at an MR2 or Celica GT-Four comeback?

By James Gilboy Mar 14, 2019

Formula 1 Mourns Sudden Death of Longtime Race Director Charlie Whiting

Whiting suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism in Melbourne, just days before he was scheduled to kick off the 2019 F1 season.

By James Gilboy Mar 13, 2019

James Bond Will Drive an Electric Aston Martin in the Next 007 Film: Report

"Need I remind you, double-oh-seven, that you have a license to kill, not break the traffic laws."

By James Gilboy Mar 13, 2019

You Can Finally Order Your Own Volkswagen I.D. Electric Hatchback Starting May 8

Volkswagen will reveal the real-wheel-drive, all-electric compact in full this September.

By James Gilboy Mar 13, 2019

Ferrari Has No Plans to Downsize, Hybridize, or Turbocharge V-12s

Ferrari V-12s will forevermore be big, naturally aspirated, and unassisted by electric motors.

By James Gilboy Mar 12, 2019

The C8 Corvette Is So Powerful It Keeps Bending Its Frame, Report Claims

These are just some of the reasons that the mid-engined Corvette's reveal has been postponed.

By James Gilboy Mar 12, 2019

Volkswagen: Sorry, 400-Horsepower Golf R Ain't Gonna Happen

Volkswagen did its homework and found that customers wouldn't be nearly as willing to buy a more expensive Golf R, even one with way more power.

By James Gilboy Mar 12, 2019

Infiniti Gives up on Western Europe, Will Leave in Early 2020

Infiniti will instead invest in more promising markets, such as the United States and China.

By James Gilboy Mar 12, 2019

Mazda Is Considering a Rotary Hybrid Drivetrain Called 'XEV': Report

Mazda says it has a Wankel rotary drivetrain concept that could comply with the world's strictest emission regulations.

By James Gilboy Mar 11, 2019

Formula 1's 2019 Theme Song by The Chemical Brothers Has Us Scratching Our Heads

The music video features a dog that's given robotic arms and taught how to drive an F1 car, only for the government to send it to outer space.

By James Gilboy Mar 11, 2019

Ferrari's Upcoming V-6 Hybrid Engine Could Produce Up to 723 Horsepower: Report

Ferrari will reportedly reveal its brawny new V-6 in May, which suggests a possible debut alongside a new sports car or grand tourer.

By James GilboyBy Stephen Edelstein Mar 11, 2019

The Top 10 Easily Modified Used Cars to Buy Right Now

These are some of the most affordable, mod-friendly used cars on the market today.

By James Gilboy Mar 9, 2019

Acura Bringing Exotic, Production-Ready Sedan to Pebble Beach: Report

A high-end sedan echoing Acura's 2016 "Precision" concept will reportedly launch at this August's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

By James Gilboy Mar 9, 2019

McLaren Senna GTR Revealed With 814 Horsepower, 75-Car Limited Run

The McLaren Senna GTR is a tad lighter, more powerful, and more aerodynamically potent than the road-going Senna hypercar.