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1964 Jaguar XKE sells at Barrett Jackson

By Joseph Scott Jan 16 2015 - 4:43pm

1964 Jaguar XKE represents at Barrett Jackson Auction in Scottsdale

Wednesday at the 2015 Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale, AZ a 1964 Jaguar XKE (E-Type) Series 1 Roadster sold and wait till you hear what Craig Jackson had to say about it.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2015 - 4:27pm

I Don't Believe That GM is Switching the Corvette to Mid-Engine

There have been plenty of rumors and reports about the C8 Corvette being a mid-engine supercar, but I just don’t believe that General Motors is going to suddenly convert their storied sports car from front engine to mid-engine – but I do believe that the General is cooking up something with a drivetrain that will compete with the new Ford GT supercar.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2015 - 12:46pm

The 825hp Pre-Production Hellcat Challenger isn't a Real Thing

There are some images floating around the internet of a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that are accompanied by a story about how it is a rare pre-production model with 825 horsepower that accidentally made it into the dealership world – a story which I have found out is totally untrue from sources from the Chrysler Group.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 16 2015 - 11:46am

World's Largest Collector Car Auction Opens Today in Florida

Mecum Auctions will hold the biggest collector car auction in the world from January 16-25 in Kissimmee, Florida, with more than 3,000 muscle cars, hot rods, and more going across the block.

By Denis Flierl Jan 16 2015 - 11:18am

BMW advances i3 momentum with Super Bowl XLIX appearance [video]

BMW returns to the Super Bowl and this time with the new BMW i3. How is the new all-electric i3 doing?

By Denis Flierl Jan 16 2015 - 8:19am

Can 2015 Subaru WRX/STI continue its blistering pace in 2015?

The 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI were launched less than a year ago and immediately set new records around the globe. What’s in store for 2015?

By Parks McCants Jan 15 2015 - 7:09pm

Rumors of Clean Turbo Diesel for 2016 Honda Ridgeline

With Honda’s expansion of its Ohio based engine facility to manufacture EarthDreams ™ turbo engines, speculation as to a possible turbo-diesel option for Ridgeline has surfaced. Just rumors?

By Patrick Rall Jan 15 2015 - 4:38pm

Chevrolet Camaro Comes Back to the NHRA with John Force Racing

It has been announced that the John Force Racing team would be helping General Motors get back into the highest rank of drag racing, as Force, his daughter Courtney and teammate Robert Hight will all race Chevrolet Camaro funny cars during the 2015 NHRA season.

By Patrick Rall Jan 15 2015 - 3:02pm

2016 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang Order Guide Leaks

The folks at Mustang6g.com have once again dug up some awesome information on the new Shelby GT350 Mustang lineup, this time posting the internal order guide and filling us all in on just about everything that we could want to know about the features of the GT350 and GT350R.

By John Goreham Jan 15 2015 - 2:44pm

No 2016 diesel Tacoma coming - Toyota explains why

Fans of the Tacoma in the N. American market want a diesel engine. Here’s the final word on why they will not be getting one.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 15 2015 - 1:25pm

How the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE Achieves 29 mpg

As it turns out, gaining a mile per gallon was easier than might be expected and it will be copied. But Ram did it first and it will be controversial.

By Joseph Scott Jan 15 2015 - 1:20pm

Rare Jaguar is reported to have sold for over $7 million

One of the ultra-rare Jaguar E-Type “Lightweight” racers has reportedly sold for over $7 million. They originally only made 12 of these iconic stripped down racing version of the original Jaguar E-Type.

By Patrick Rall Jan 15 2015 - 11:34am

The Dodge Charger Hellcat Production Begins, First Batch is Sold Out

Production of the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has begun at Chrysler’s Brampton Assembly Plant and after the smash success of the Hellcat powered Dodge Challenger starting last year, it should come as no surprise that the first allocation for the world’s most powerful sedan is seemingly sold out.

By Denis Flierl Jan 15 2015 - 9:05am

2015 Subaru Forester tS makes disappointing world debut [video]

The 2015 Subaru Forester tS makes its world premiere at Tokyo Auto Salon with little fanfare. Why are performance fans disappointed?

By Joseph Scott Jan 14 2015 - 10:50pm

What do you want to see from Jaguar in the future?

Automotive consumers can be very vocal when it comes to letting us know what they think about the newest vehicles, so what would you like to see Jaguar do in the future?

2016 Jaguar XE Compact Sports Sedan NAIAS

By Joseph Scott Jan 14 2015 - 8:04pm

New Jaguar XE uncovered at 2015 Detroit Auto Show

The highly anticipated all-new 2016 Jaguar XE compact sports sedan made its first US appearance at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, MI.

By Patrick Rall Jan 14 2015 - 6:32pm

The New Chevy Volt Drops in Detroit with Better Range, New Looks

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt was among the new models to debut this week at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, with the next generation of the electric Chevy bringing a new look, better battery range and improved fuel economy when running strictly on the gasoline engine.

2015 Toyota Tacoma and 2015 Chevy Colorado

By John Goreham Jan 14 2015 - 5:11pm

2015 Chevy Colorado and 2016 Tacoma will grow mid-size pickup market

Does one truck need to steal the other’s market share? Maybe not.

By Patrick Rall Jan 14 2015 - 2:53pm

The Ram Rebel Brings New Off-Road Performance to Detroit

For many moons, Dodge Ram truck fans have been calling for a factory off-road Ram1 500 and with the 2015 Ram Rebel, those calls have been answered with a very good looking, off-road ready half ton pickup that serves as a great complement to the Ram 2500 Power Wagon.

By John Goreham Jan 14 2015 - 2:25pm

Watch Lexus compare 2015 RC 350 to the BMW 435i – Video

Take an inside peek at the Lexus College and see what they say makes the RC 350 the winner in this comparison.

By John Goreham Jan 14 2015 - 12:50pm

The new 2016 Lexus GS F system you have not heard about

The V8 engine and 8-speed transmission are fantastic, but not new. Here's what is.

By Patrick Rall Jan 14 2015 - 11:30am

The Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Appears Poised to Take on the Camaro Z28

While the new Ford GT supercar stole the show this week in Detroit, the new Shelby GT350R has captured everyone’s attention in the muscle car world – with features designed to take down the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 in the event that the GT350 isn’t enough.

2015 Subaru Levorg, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru Legacy

By Denis Flierl Jan 14 2015 - 8:50am

3 performance Subarus you’ll never see make it to production [video]

Subaru brings three highly desirable performance models to the Tokyo Auto Salon that you’ll never see in showrooms.

2015 BMW M3 Sedan, BMW M4 Coupe, BMW M4 Convertible

By Denis Flierl Jan 14 2015 - 7:48am

Highly exclusive BMW Individual options coming for new M3/M4

BMW is offering new BMW Individual options for the 2015 BMW M3 Sedan, new BMW M4 Coupe and BMW M4 Convertible.

By John Goreham Jan 13 2015 - 5:30pm

Update: 2016 Toyota Tacoma 4-cylinder manual confirmed

Tacoma fans had panicked over reports that the car won’t come with a manual and 4-cylinder engine. We clarify the issue.

By Parks McCants Jan 13 2015 - 4:53pm

Built in Ohio Honda turbocharged 4 cylinder engine for 2015

Honda announced Tuesday in Detroit that a built in Ohio turbocharged 4 cylinder VTEC engine is in the works. Does this signal a Civic Type R for North America?

By Denis Flierl Jan 13 2015 - 8:19am

Subaru WRX S4 customized by PROVA is a big hit with performance fans [video]

Subaru unveils 2015 WRX S4 customized by PROVA at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015.

By Denis Flierl Jan 13 2015 - 8:03am

Antoine L'Estage switches from Mitsubishi EVO to Subaru WRX STI

Subaru has announced Antoine L'Estage will be driving the new 2015 WRX STI this year in the CRC. He won’t be driving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in 2015.

By Joseph Scott Jan 12 2015 - 9:03pm

Jaguar Land Rover unveils clean-diesel options in US

The advanced, highly fuel-efficient, clean-diesel powertrains will be available on almost every Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicle sold in North America.

By Patrick Rall Jan 12 2015 - 8:13pm

The New SVT Raptor F150 Looks as Awesome as I Expected

While the new Ford GT got the vast majority of media attention today at the start of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the new 2015 F150-based SVT Raptor debuted along with the new supercar and while I am a little surprised at Ford’s decision to go with a V6 engine – I am not surprised at how freakin’ awesome the new Raptor looks inside and out.

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