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Aug 13, 2013 04:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28Rocky is the road that has led to the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28's production. Rumored for release years ago, with General Motors choosing to offer a ZL1 and then a 1LE, all but the most faithful Z/28 fans had given up hope that we’d ever see a modern Camaro bearing the alphanumerical combination of the letter Z and the numbers 2 and 8. But...

Aug 13, 2013 03:00 pm | Joel Feder
Concept drawings for Elon Musk's 800-mph HyperloopMercedes-Benz isn't keeping the new GLA-Class a secret. We've spied the new compact crossover numerous times while undergoing testing, and now the automaker has released deign sketches and a video to tease us. The new luxury crossover will make its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 10. Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed details...

Aug 13, 2013 02:45 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Teaser for 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLAWe know Mercedes-Benz is planning a new compact crossover based on the platform underpinning the CLA and to be labeled a GLA. We also know the vehicle is scheduled to make its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 10. Now we have our first official look thanks to a teaser video and some design sketches. This isn’t the GLA...

Aug 13, 2013 02:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Honda Civic Type R spy shotsWhile in the U.S. the hottest Honda Civic on offer is the very capable--albeit somewhat dull--Civic Si, over in Europe they have the Civic Type R, a high-revving hot hatch with race-inspired looks, taut suspension and impeccable handling. With the release of a brand new Civic in the European market recently, performance fans are eagerly awaiting...

Aug 13, 2013 01:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Chevrolet Corvette StingrayThe 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is almost ready for its showroom debut but before that happens there’s still plenty to learn about the latest generation of one of America’s most iconic sports cars. Today we’re taking a close look at the digital gauge cluster that will be fitted to every new Corvette. The advanced unit can...

Aug 13, 2013 11:50 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Second teaser for Toyota Hybrid R conceptLast week we learned that Toyota was planning to unveil a new concept car at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, which would showcase technology from its TS030 Hybrid Le Mans prototype in road car form. That got us wondering whether we might get a preview of Toyota’s planned successor for the Supra sports car in Frankfurt. Unfortunately, this is...

Aug 13, 2013 10:40 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Teaser for 2014 Ford Falcon - Image: DriveAt a media event in Australia yesterday, Ford confirmed sales of the 2015 Mustang for the Aussie market, revealed a new SUV based on the platform underpinning the Ranger pickup, and presented a short teaser video depicting its final Falcon sedan. As was announced in May, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is ending production in Australia where it...

Aug 13, 2013 09:00 am | Nelson Ireson
2014 Audi S1 spy shotsPrototypes for Audi’s S1 have been testing for the past three years, which is an unusually long schedule for a vehicle that’s essentially a hotter version of a model already on sale. However, there’s a very good reason why we’re yet to see Audi introduce its S1; the automaker has delayed the launch so that it coincides with...

Aug 13, 2013 07:50 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Teaser for 2014 BMW M3Keep this video on repeat as those growls you hear are the sweet sounds of the new straight-six engine developed for the latest generation of the BMW M3 and the all-new M4 (basically a new M3 Coupe). Also shown in the video is a small sliver of the new M3’s power dome hood, whose yellow hue is likely to be the car’s hero color. BMW is...

Aug 13, 2013 06:40 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Concept drawings for Elon Musk's 800-mph HyperloopAfter first dropping hints a year ago on a revolutionary form of transportation dubbed the Hyperloop, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has now revealed the details behind the concept. Musk, one of few men in history to have ever established two completely unrelated billion dollar firms, could be on his way to adding a third to his name. Detailed in a...

Aug 12, 2013 08:09 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Live ShotsThe design of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is close to being an undisputed knockout, which is very impressive considering the car’s developers started with a blank sheet of paper, both for the car’s exterior as well as the platform underpinning it all. From its distinct aeronautical lines to its intricate ventilation...

Aug 12, 2013 07:55 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo race carThe Lamborghini Gallardo is near the end of its life cycle, and engineers at Sant'Agata are known to be developing the follow-up. That car, which may be called the Lamborghini Cabrera, has already been spotted in prototype form. A concept version is likely to be unveiled soon and a sales launch is slated for late 2014. Now we have details on the...

Aug 12, 2013 07:55 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 SRT Viper TAIf you're in the market for a 2014 Dodge SRT Viper, be prepared to dig a little deeper. Prices for the V-10-powered supercar are on the rise. The 2014 SRT Viper’s base price is now $101,309, including destination, which equates to a rise of $1,919 on last year’s model. Both prices exclude the car’s $2,600 gas guzzler tax. The...

Aug 12, 2013 07:53 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2012 Renault Fluence ZE electric car, powered by Better Place in Israel [photo: Brian of London]One of Great Britain's major political parties says it wants to see diesel-powered and non-hybrid gasoline-powered passenger cars banned from British roads by 2040. The Liberal Democrats, part of the U.K.'s current coalition government, said it would even be willing to accelerate the timing of the ban, if the availability and affordability of...

Aug 12, 2013 07:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Chevrolet Corvette StingrayThe 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is one of the most anticipated cars of the year and pent-up demand, both from hardcore fans and first-time ‘Vette buyers, is sure to cause a stampede at showrooms when the car officially arrives in early October. Not surprisingly, dealers have already been adding a premium to the car’s $51,995...

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