Sports Cars

Tesla Model X door gets torn off by truck as it automatically opens, owner and Tesla argue over what happened

The Tesla Model X has a lot of bells and whistle. One of those is the capability to open all the doors automatically – both the front doors and the Falcon Wing doors.<p>In a recent accident, that capability resulted in the doors opening automatically while the car was parked on the street and a truck …

California is now also considering a ban on gas and diesel-powered cars

California and its Air Resources Board have long been perceived as leaders in the fight against climate change and especially in the adoption of electric cars.<p>But several other countries have since been more aggressive and announced upcoming bans on sales of new gas and diesel-powered cars.<p>Now …

Jaguar Land Rover May Be Looking to Buy Another Brand

Jaguar Land Rover Maserati Alfa Romeo?<p>It’s been almost a decade since India’s Tata Motors acquired Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford. In that time, Tata has poured a tremendous amount of money into updating both brands. But now it might be time for Jaguar Land Rover to grow, perhaps adding a third …

This Plymouth Duster Rat Rod Sits on a C6 Corvette Chassis

Modern sports car performance with classic muscle car character. What more could you want?<p>Gearhead Next Door<p>Holley LS Fest in Bowling Green, Ky. is …

Watch This 3000-HP Nissan GT-R Nearly Wreck While Breaking a 1/4-Mile World Record

Even with drag radials, it's tough to keep 3000 horsepower in line.<p>Nissan GT-R drag racing videos are a dime a dozen these days, but every once in a while, one catches us by surprise. This clip of a 3000-horsepower GT-R breaking a quarter-mile record twice and nearly crashing <i>both</i> times is one of …

Porsche's Newest 640 HP Panamera Wagon Has A Name Longer Than My Grocery List

I like to think I write reasonable, just-hefty-enough grocery lists. I’m not one of those people who runs in to buy two items, and bulk prices <i>are</i> …

2018 Lexus LS Photo Gallery

1973 Saab Sonett

This 1973 Saab Sonett was purchased and kept in Seattle, Washington before it was acquired by the seller over a decade ago. The car was given various …

What’s Happening with the Mazda CX-5 Diesel?

When it comes to bringing a diesel engine to the United States, Mazda has talked the talk for a long while but has yet to walk the walk. Years ago, the company discussed bringing a Mazda 6 diesel to our shores, but when that fell through, the popular CX-5 crossover became the prime candidate for …

Crazy rally driver drifting a Mustang up Pikes Peak will make you want to sell your mini-van

If you’re not already familiar with the art of Ken Block, don’t worry, it’s pretty simple: Speeding tickets are his muse, tarmac is his canvas, and smoking rubber is his paint, cast in long, arching smears across Dubai, Hollywood, San Francisco, and, now, Pikes Peak—perhaps the most infamous …

Photoshoot: Ultraviolet Purple BMW M4 Meets Stryker Purple Dodge Viper ACR

This photoshoot showcases two vehicles that can easily be placed on the opposite sides of the high-performance scale. One is a cultivated performance …

Tesla built a new Supercharger corridor in just 2 weeks ahead of giant Powerpack project launch

Earlier this month, Tesla extended its planned Supercharger route in Australia all the way to its new giant Powerpack project.<p>Surprisingly, Tesla already completed the route just in time for the launch of the project on Friday.<p>There are a lot of things that need to come together for Tesla to bring …

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S Long-Term Test Update | Review

<b>WHAT WE LIKE:</b> Michigan summers are even sweeter when you’re driving a quick and beautiful convertible. This is prime season for folding our Porsche 718’s top, thumbing the button for the exhaust’s Sport mode, and blasting down a two-lane with haste. We love the immediacy of the Boxster’s controls. …

SPIED: Looks Like the 2018 Corvette ZR1 Will Have An Exposed Supercharger - Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle

Photo Credit: KGRANT / Corvette Forum<p>One of the major design cues that separates the 2018 Corvette ZR1 from the C7 Z06 is the large hood bulge that …

2017 Ford Mustang | In-Depth Model Review

Overall Rating:<p>Known as the original pony car—the sporty Ford’s name inspired the segment’s sobriquet, after all—the Mustang has long provided affordable performance, sexy styling, and abundant personalization opportunities. The latest Mustang has athletic moves that more than match its muscular …

For $259,000, you can own the Camaro GT4.R race car

Chevrolet Racing's turnkey race car has a price: The Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R will cost $259,000 when it goes on sale. The racing Camaro takes the best …

Jaguar Land Rover reportedly developing Road Rover car

Reports are circulating in the automotive media that Jaguar Land Rover is developing a vehicle that's not an SUV. Called the Road Rover, it would be an all-electric luxury car with "some" all-terrain capability, hinting at all wheel drive. Initially, the EV would launch in late 2019, then spawn …

One of the Last Koenigsegg Ageras Can Be Yours for $7.7 Million

With just 50 miles on the clock, it's basically a brand new car.<p>Koenigsegg sent off its Agera supercar with a bang last year at the Geneva Auto Show with the Agera One of 1. Not to be confused with the ultra-limited One:1 track special, the One of 1 is the first of three Agera "Final" cars, fully …

Tesla to reportedly switch to Intel to power its infotainment system

Nvidia is currently an important supplier for Tesla considering it powers everything from its infotainment system to its Autopilot computer.<p>After signs that Tesla is moving away from the chipmaker for its Autopilot system, now a report suggests Tesla is also looking elsewhere for its infotainment …

Get Ready for an Electrified Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar's electrification strategy includes the next-gen F-Type<p>With its raucous exhaust note, gorgeous looks, and powerful engine options, the Jaguar F-Type is an emotionally driven grand tourer that’s done a lot for the British automaker’s brand image. And while sales still lag significantly behind …

Ken Block Almost Died Filming Climbkhana at Pikes Peak

Ken block is crazy when it comes to filming his awesome Gymkhana series of videos. He jumps over all sorts of things and generally hoons all over …

No Reserve: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition

This 1979 Ford Mustang is a Pace Car Edition example that was acquired two months ago from the original owner who purchased it new in 1982 from …

Wanna jump in my BMW and come back to my pad?

BMW says it's planning to unveil a wireless charging pad for its 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid that will be capable of fully charing the car and its 92 kWh lithium-ion battery pack in 3½ hours. The BMW Wireless Charging device will be available in early 2018 — though not, apparently, in the …

2018 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox: Worth the Upgrade?

<b>Trax vs. Equinox: Which Chevrolet SUV Is Right for You?</b><p>We put together this slideshow to pit these two Chevrolet SUVs against each other in the …

1932 Ford V8 “Pete Henderson” Roadster

Reading time: about 3 minutes.<p>American<br>• Cars<br>• Ford<p>All ’32 Ford Flathead V8s are special, but this one is more special than most. Hell, some even say this …

2018 Nissan Altima Photo Gallery

Spied! BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Caught Testing

BMW fills another niche no one knew we needed<p>BMW is looking to fill yet another niche with the upcoming BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. Our spy photographers recently caught a prototype testing on public roads and it looks like it’s got the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class directly in its sights.<p>Compared to the …

1965 Chevrolet Corvair Co

Watch Ken Block's Death Defying 'Climbkhana' Pikes Peak Run In A 1,400 HP Ford Mustang

Ken Block’s Climbkhana<p>Posted in Rides<p>In a true battle of man vs. mountain, Ken Block took to the hellish Pike’s Peak hill climb in a souped-up …

Ford GT review: Le Mans-bred supercar on UK roads

<b>Is the Ford GT meant to be a road car?</b><p>Well… Ford claims the GT was developed as a racer as much as a road car. And to be fair to them, it’s one of …