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U-2 spy plane chased by Pontiac GTO screen shot

This muscle car is crucial to helping the U-2 spy plane land

The U-2 spy plane is notoriously difficult to land, so pilots get help from spotters in (very fast) chase cars.
Aston Martin DB11 V8

Aston Martin will be ‘100-percent hybrid’ by mid-2020s, CEO says

Aston Martin will aggressively introduce hybrid powertrains over the next few years, CEO Andy Palmer said in a recent interview.
Tesla Model X

Watch a Tesla Model X P100D race a Lamborghini Aventador SV

A Tesla Model X P100D drag raced a Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce, one of Lambo's meanest supercars.
'Baby Driver' Subaru Impreza WRX

‘Baby Driver’ Subaru WRX sells for nearly $70,000 at auction

A 'Baby Driver' Subaru WRX stunt car sold for nearly $70,000 on eBay. A wrecked Dodge Charger police car from the movie also sold.
Ghibli

Maserati’s Ghibli hangs on as the brand faces an uncertain future

The 2018 Maserati Ghibli features subtle styling tweaks and some new driver-assistance tech, but no other significant updates.
East Coast Defender Project Kingsman

East Coast Defender breathes new life into an iconic Land Rover

East Coast Defender unleashed another extensively-customer Land Rover Defender, named "Project Kingsman."
The new Volvo XC60 - Crash Test photo

Driver-assist technology has major impact on reducing car crashes, study says

Crash-prevention technology can have a significant positive impact, according to a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study.
Ariel Hipercar rendering

Forget the Tesla Roadster, Ariel’s Hipercar will have 1,180 hp

The Ariel Hipercar is a 1,180-horsepower electric sports car set to debut in 2019, with deliveries starting in 2020.
Ferrari Portofino

Ferrari waves goodbye to California, and hello to Portofino

The Ferrari Portofino convertible is the Italian automaker's new "entry-level" model, replacing the California T.
Formula One safety car

Formula One's safety cars could go autonomous in the future, exec says

Formula One could adopt an autonomous safety car, the head of the series' technical department said. But humans will drive the race cars.
Ken Block Terrakhana

Watch Ken Block turn a desert into a playground in ‘Terrakhana’

Ken Block joined forces with Pennzoil for "Terrakhana," a new take on his "Gymkhana" videos featuring off-road driving.
Guntherwerks Porsche 911 400R

Guntherwerks turned this Porsche 911 into a very expensive work of art

The Guntherwerks Porsche 911 400R is a modified 993-generation Porsche 911 costing $525,000, with a limited run of 25 copies.
McLaren 720S in "Fux Fuchsia"

Fuchsia 720S proves McLaren will do anything for its customers

This McLaren 720S was customized for entrepreneur Michael Fux by the automaker's McLaren Special Operations division.
Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Concept

Volkswagen’s classic Microbus will return as a modern electric vehicle

The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept will go into production, hitting showrooms in 2022, Volkswagen confirmed at Pebble Beach.
Acura ARX-05

Acura teams up with an old rival on new purpose-built ARX-05 race car

The Acura ARX-05 race car will compete against Cadillac, Mazda, and Nissan in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next year.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross teaser

Mitsubishi has big plans for the total solar eclipse, and with good reason

Mitsubishi will live-stream the upcoming total solar eclipse to promote its new Eclipse Cross SUV. Makes sense, right?
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Hall Racing

Chevy's Colorado ZR2 is tough, but can it handle 550 miles of punishment?

The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will take on Best in the Desert's 550-mile "Vegas to Reno" off-road race, billed as the longest in the U.S.
Volvo XC60 solar eclipse

Can’t see the upcoming total solar eclipse? Volvo has you covered

Volvo will use a fleet of its XC60 SUVs to record and broadcast August's total solar eclipse to the world.
2014 Toyota Rav4 Limted front badge

Toyota patents a device that could make car pillars transparent

Toyota patented a system that uses mirrors to let drivers see around car roof pillars, effectively rendering them "invisible."
Ford Deutsche Post DHL Group electric van

New van from Ford, DHL shows electric powertrains aren’t just for passenger cars

Ford has teamed up with Deutsche Post DHL Group to launch an electric van for postal deliveries. Will it catch on?
Faraday Future Formula E car

Faraday Future may put its Formula E race team on the chopping block

Faraday Future may withdraw from Formula E to save money, according to a new report. The automaker has raced for one season so far.
dodge demon drift pittsburgh pennzoil video feature

The Dodge Demon lives up to its name in this epic drifting video

A Dodge Demon terrorizes the streets of Pittsburgh in Pennzoil's latest promotional video. Buckle in for some sideways action.
2018 Ford GT '67 Heritage Edition

Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition is dripping in racing nostalgia

The Ford GT gets a splash of nostalgia with a new '67 Heritage Edition inspired by the 1967 Le Mans-winning GT40.
Toyota Lexus LS self-driving car

Toyota will use the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to showcase self-driving cars

Toyota will bring a fleet of self-driving cars to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, according to an executive.
2018 Karma Revero review

2018 Karma Revero first drive review

The 2018 Karma Revero launched five years ago as the Fisker Karma, and is back after a long hiatus.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 NASCAR

Chevrolet's Camaro ZL1 NASCAR race car isn't all that it seems

Chevrolet will use Camaro ZL1 badging for its 2018 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup race car.
song GMC Apple CarPlay

Why a 10-minute silent song is music to so many people's ears

A a a a a Very Good Song is one person's solution to car audio systems automatically playing the same song every time the phone connects.
Hyundai Ioniq autonomous concept

Hyundai will bring self-driving cars to the 2018 Winter Olympics

Hyundai will bring self-driving cars to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, according to a Korean news outlet.
Tesla

Tesla wants to test autonomous electric semi trucks in Nevada

Tesla may make its upcoming electric semi truck autonomous, according to a new report. The truck may be tested in Nevada.
Intel self-driving cars

Intel and Mobileye plan fleet of 100 Level 4 self-driving cars

Intel and Mobileye will launch a fleet of 100 SAE Level 4 self-driving cars for testing in the U.S., Europe, and Israel.
Cruise Automation Chevrolet Bolt EV in San Francisco

Cruise is running an autonomous ridesharing service for its employees

Cruise Automation is running an autonomous ridesharing service for its employees in San Francisco, using Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars.
Chrysler Kango Pacifica Hybrid

Chrysler supplies minivans to Kango, a ridesharing service for families

Chrysler is partnering with Kango, a startup that focuses on ride sharing for families. Chrysler will lease minivans to Kango drivers.
i8 roadster

BMW’s i8 Roadster convertible was literally years in the making

The BMW i8 Roadster plug-in hybrid convertible launches in 2018, after years of teasing and discussion by BMW.
Faraday Future FF 91

Faraday Future isn’t done yet, secures new California factory

Faraday Future has selected a new factory site in Hanford, California, to build its FF 91 electric car.