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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.

By James Gilboy Jan 8, 2019

State of California Rules Gender Cannot Influence Car Insurance Premiums

Good news (for some), only variables that can influence your car insurance premiums are age and driving record.

By James Gilboy Jan 7, 2019

Ferrari Ousts Outspoken Arrivabene, Promotes Mattia Binotto to F1 Team Principal

Arrivederci, Arrivabene!

By James Gilboy Jan 7, 2019

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Watch This 3,599-Piece Lego Bugatti Chiron Assemble Itself

A build that took weeks of assembly, photography, and editing will whizz past in four minutes.

By James Gilboy Jan 7, 2019

Brabham Confirms Road-Legal BT62 Supercar Can Be Had for Whopping $1.47 Million

You're looking at 700 horsepower from a naturally aspirated, 5.4-liter V-8. Even better is that it'll be road-legal...for a fee.

By James Gilboy Jan 4, 2019

Redesigned 2019 Lamborghini Huracan Teased With Photos of Detailed Design Elements

Expect a bigger frown, and most likely extra horsepower.

By James Gilboy Jan 4, 2019

Infiniti Reveals Electric QX Inspiration Concept Ahead of 2019 NAIAS Debut

The QX Inspiration's electric powertrain will make for more spacious and comfy interiors than comparable ICE vehicles.

By James Gilboy Jan 4, 2019

Tesla Sold More Than 25,000 Model 3 Sedans in December 2018: Report

Tesla's least expensive model is claimed to have had the best single-month sales of any electric vehicle—ever.

By James Gilboy Jan 3, 2019

2019 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport: Lighter, Faster and…More Sustainable?

Porsche's updated Cayman GT4 Clubsport uses sustainable carbon fiber alternatives, made partially from flax and hemp fibers.