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The image above was posted on the Chevrolet Camaro enthusiast forum Camaro6g.com and while the details included with the image explain that this is not an image of the 6th generation Camaro – plenty of social media networks are abuzz with discussions over this awkward looking American muscle car rendering.

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is getting ready to be unveiled at NAIAS. Will it be coming with a new 2.0-liter turbocharged powerplant?

The 2015 Ford Mustang is the first Mustang ever that is offered with standard independent rear suspension in all models but those who are more focused on straight line performance still might be able to get their hands on a 2015 Stang with a traditional solid rear axle.

A new video of a turbocharged 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is currently making its rounds across the various social networks and while we have heard plenty of other C7 Corvette’s in action – I believe that this might just be the meanest, nastiest sounding new Stingray that I’ve heard thus far.

Since before the 2015 Ford Mustang debuted on December 5th, there were people around the world complaining about the look of the newest generation of the fabled pony car but having seen the 2015 Mustang GT in person, there are three very clear reasons why you should love the S550 Mustang.

Honda takes the science of smooth body- pan wind draft dynamics and applies it to the Honda Civic HF, the thriftiest gasoline powered Civic in the line-up. A great idea, why we won’t see it in 2014.

Mercedes-Benz took home two awards from Top Gear. 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and SLS AMG Black Series. What does this say about the German automaker?

One of the best features of driving a plugin electric car is that you don’t have to go to the gas station to fuel your car. Instead you can fuel your car at home. But plugging in away from home can be a little tricky and may need some extra explaining.

The Nissan GT-R that Paul Walker drove as Brian O'Conner in the Fast and Furious movie franchise has been put up for sale in Germany. Hoax or real?

The new 2015 Subaru WRX will be coming with a new Sport Lineartronic CVT automatic. Will it be any good in the performance model?

The accolades for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray continue to roll in with the latest honors coming from the folks at Ward’s Auto, who have named the new Stingray LT1 V8 one of their best engines for 2014 – an honor that is deserving considering how impressive this American V8 is on a variety of levels.

Subaru is dropping the 5-door hatchback from the 2015 WRX and 2015 WRX STI models. Will it alienate loyal Subaru WRX STI performance enthusiasts? Will Subaru bring the 5-door back in 2016?

While there are a handful of people in the world who don’t like the 2015 Ford Mustang, I think that the evolutionary change is a very good one and when the livery of the Cobra Jet package is applied – the 2015 Mustang makes one awesome looking drag car.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is set to debut as the most track capable Corvette ever and should that be the case, the newest Z06 might be GM’s best bet at knocking the mighty SRT Viper off of its pedestal as the ultimate American supercar for more than a few months.

While Ford Motor Company introduced the gorgeous new 2015 Mustang GT coupe and convertible around the world last week, there are quite a few details that the company has withheld and it seems that the coolest new feature that we’ve not learned about thus far as a new “Burnout Control System” – a feature which would likely serve as every tire manufacturer’s dream come true.

When the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is unveiled next month, will it appeal to a wider audience beyond the loyal WRX STI fans?

A recent report indicates that the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will soon come equipped with an all new 8-speed automatic transmission that will make the C7 Corvette even more efficient while also improving the performance capabilities of this self-shifting Chevy sports car – likely making the best performing “base” Corvette of all time even better.

General Motors announced this morning that Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson will step down from his position atop the company on January 15th 2014 and when he does Mary Barra will take his place as the CEO of GM – making her the most powerful woman in the history of the automobile industry.

Simply put, Honda has engineered the 2014 Ridgeline to outperform Chevrolet, Dodge, Toyota and others in the ½ ton 4x4 pickup classification, with traction second to none. How did they do it? Look to Honda’s VTM 4-Lock drivetrain engineering for the answer.

The new Subaru LEVORG made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 in November and could be the worst-named car is the world. It will be replacing the 2015 WRX in Europe.

The first commercial spot for the 2015 Ford Mustang has hit the internet and it is very clear that Ford Motor Company is looking to attract a much younger demographic with their redesigned pony car – with a ton of fast paced action showing the car in action and lots of younger drivers participating in activities of the younger generation like surfing and skateboarding.

While we were busy swooning over the first teaser image of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 that General Motors issued early last week, we almost missed a key bit of wording that leads me to believe that the company doesn’t intend to build a C7 ZR1 – meaning that the next generation Z06 would replace both the previous Z06 and the more powerful ZR1.

While the 2015 Ford Mustang has been delicately designed in a manner that would appeal to sports car buyers around the world, the possibility of a factory built diesel powered Mustang is taking the push for globalization and efficiency a step too far – even though it would probably be a pretty powerful package.

The 2015 Subaru WRX made its global debut in LA and sales at Subaru are strong across the lineup. The new 2015 WRX STI will keep the momentum going in 2014.

Although Acura did not unveil its next generation NSX gasoline, tri-electric Hybrid at the L.A. Auto show; as AMG presented its Gran Torismo 6 concept car to the world, they have designed a world class contender that Honda says will be available to the public in 2015.

Kia had a great sales year in 2012 but its sales numbers are starting to show signs of weakness as 2013 comes to a close. There are some steps that need to be done in order for it to return to robustness in 2014.

A Georgia man was arrested for plugging in his electric car at a public outlet. In this first case of its kind, a precedent for how EV owners are treated may be set. We weigh in on the subject. UPDATED

A few years back Volkswagen’s parent company in Germany announced a very, very ambitious plan for expansion that called for 800,000 units a year sold in the United States by 2018. So far this year up until the end of November Volkswagen of America’s sales tally has reached 373,689 units with just one more month left until people start making those 2014 New Year’s Resolutions that they will have broken just a week into January.

While most Americans had their eyes focused on the New York or Dearborn debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang Coupe this morning, Australian pony car lovers were introduced to the 2015 Mustang Convertible which - like so many sporty droptops - looks a little funky with the top up while looking just as awesome as the coupe with the top folded away.

Honda's loyal will find the general performance specifications of the 2014 Insight unchanged, making this Hybrid less exciting to drive than the Toyota Prius. A sad review and rating for America's original production Hybrid