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The Lamborghini Egoista concept car is, in the words of its creator, a representation  of pure hedonism. (Photo: Lamborghini)
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GREEN: Porsche Adding All-Model Hybrids
Gas/electric plug-versions of its entire lineup – including 911, Boxster and Cayman – will be available in coming years.
AUTOS: Porsche Boosts 918 Spyder Power
The upcoming supercar will produce 887 horsepower from its gas/electric hybrid drivetrain, and hit 62 mph in 2.8 seconds.
AUTOS: Acura NSX Details Revealed
The rebirth of the mid-engine sports car – now an all-wheel-drive gas/electric hybrid – will take place in Marysville, Ohio.
AUTOS: Lamborghini Egoista Launched
The wild single-seat concept car is unveiled at the end of the epic four-day rally that marked the Italian automaker’s 50th anniversary.
VINTAGE: Dean Jeffries, Legendary Car Customizer, Dies At 80
The acclaimed designer from the midcentury heyday of ‘kustom kars’ was most famous for his TV and movie creations, such as the Monkeemobile.
AUTOS: Epic Lamborghini Anniversary Rally
A massive convoy of 350 supercars ranging from the earliest to the latest will travel 750 miles through Italy to mark the automaker’s 50th year.
AUTOS: Jaguar F-Type Coupe Revealed In Patent Filing
Renderings of the fastback version of Jaguar’s sports convertible were uncovered in the patent material.
AUTOS: Pickups, New Models Gain Sales
Ford, Nissan, GM and Chrysler see double-digit rise for April in a sign of continuing recovery for the auto industry.
AUTOS: McLaren P1 Deep-Freeze Testing
Prototypes are being tested under the harshest conditions, including this one on a frozen lake in northern Sweden; see the video.
AUTOS: Audi Reveals Lightened Concept
Multiple weight-reducing measures make the new TTS ultra quattro 659 pounds lighter than the standard TTS.
AUTOS: Top 10 Debuts At Shanghai Show
Major unveilings from international automakers put the Chinese motor show in the global spotlight.
AUTOS: Chinese Firm Unveils Own ‘Ferrari’
The hybrid Vulcano supercar concept from Icona is unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show.
AUTOS: Kentucky Gets Lexus ES Production
First model from Toyota’s luxury brand to be built in the United States will go to the Georgetown plant; 750 new hires expected.
AUTOS: Buick Unveils Riviera Concept
Plug-in hybrid coupe at the Shanghai Auto Show previews future design language of the GM premium brand.
AUTOS: Mustang Hits Two More Milestones
The Flat Rock Assembly Plant rolls off its one millionth car, and Mustang’s Facebook page reaches five million fans.
AUTOS: Mercedes’ Compact SUV Concept
The first look at the small, sporty GLA planned for production next year will debut at the Shanghai Motor Show.
AUTOS: Bugatti Regains Speed Record
Guinness World Records officials reconsider and reinstate the Veyron Super Sport as fastest production car with a top speed of 267.8 mph.
AUTOS: Ford And GM Partner Up To Develop 9-, 10-Speed Transmissions
Initial design work has begun on automatics that will raise the level of technology, performance and fuel mileage, the automakers say.
AUTOS: Bugatti Sets Top-Down Speed Record
A world top-speed record for an open production car is claimed for the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse at 254.04 mph.
AUTOS: Bugatti Stripped Of Speed Record
‘Guinness’ world-record officials call 2010 honor a mistake because the Veyron had its production-car speed limiter disabled to hit the 267.8 mph top speed.
AUTOS: Domestics Boost March Sales
The Detroit three and Honda are the leaders as the U.S. industry sees gains of 5 to 7 percent over last year.
AUTOS: Chevy Limits Corvette Dealers
General Motors says that just 900 of the 3,000-plus Chevy dealers in the U.S. will qualify for the initial batch of sports cars for their customers.
AUTOS: Lexus To Produce New Sports Car?
The LX-LC Concept shown last year has been approved for production, according to a published report.
AUTOS: VW Golf Wins World Prize
The redesigned compact is named World Car of the Year by a panel of automotive journalists.
AUTOS: Why Jeep Cherokee Looks So …
The designer explains the rational behind the controversial styling of the Chrysler brand’s new midsize SUV.
AUTOS: Mercedes Launches 355hp CLA45
Compact performance sedan from the AMG division boasts a powerful 2-liter turbo engine and all-wheel drive; unveiled at New York Auto Show.
AUTOS: Audi Shows 2015 A3 Sedan
The compact model, also available as a Sportback in the U.S., is set to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show.
AUTOS: Cadillac Reveals 2014 CTS Sedan
The redesigned CTS grows longer, lower and lighter with a new twin-turbo V6; unveiling set for New York Auto Show.
AUTOS: Subaru WRX Concept Leaked
Images of the performance car scheduled for unveiling at the New York Auto Show later this week appear on the Internet.
VINTAGE: Aston Martin Is Featured Marque At Pebble Beach Concours
The historic northern California collector-car showcase honors the famed British brand as it marks its centennial.
AUTOS: Lyonheart Readies Production
The Coventry, England, startup automaker plans 250 coupes and convertibles with retro styling inspired by the original Jaguar XK-E.
AUTOS: Fire Risk Prompts Challenger Recall
Chrysler warns about 2,500 owners of V6-powered cars not to drive them until a potential short circuit can be repaired.
AUTOS: Morgan Heir, Director Ousted
Charles Morgan, the grandson of the venerable British sports-car maker’s founder, forced from leadership post.
AUTOS: Judge Calls Traffic Cameras ‘A Scam’
Ruling would force Ohio town to turn them off as a money-making scheme and a violation of due-process rights.
AUTOS: Henrik Fisker Quits His Company
The founder and chairman of the plug-in-hybrid vehicle automaker resigns for undisclosed reasons as Fisker Automotive struggles to move ahead.
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