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The Worldwatch Institute predicts that automotive production will top 80 million units this year, continuing a steady rise of annual production for the past several years.

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be getting some major changes when it finally arrives in Europe.

A just published study says some people would rather spend their free time with their vehicle than their partner or family and exemplify this by washing, waxing or driving it in their leisure time.

Historically, the Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations have had many negative consequences, many of which even supporters of green transportation and environmental issues will find appalling.

The next wave of cars is coming in, after the onslaught of hybrids and while waiting for more range from electric car, plug-in hybrids offer the best of both worlds. Where is Toyota positioning its long-awaited Prius plug-in hybrid?

A new optional Speed Pack for the 2013 Jaguar XFR includes new performance enhancements that will produce a new top speed for the sports saloon.

In the season finale to the TTXGP North American Championship, Steve Atlas won the title for the second year running, with team-made Eric Bostrom winning todays race.

A lot has been said about how great the new efficiency standards set by President Obama are and how much money will be saved and how much fuel won't be used because of them. Rhetoric is one thing, reality is another.

While we haven’t heard much from the folks at Volkswagen in terms of hybrids and even less when it comes to plug-in hybrid, the German manufacturer has been testing its intriguing diesel plug-in hybrid.

Subaru has plans to broaden the STI performance brand to include more cars in its lineup.

Hyundai has announced the addition of a new option for 2013 Veloster and Veloster Turbo models that will increases performance even more for driving enthusiasts.

While Toyota has decided not to offer a convertible FR-S in the U.S., Subaru will be offering a BRZ convertible here in 2014.

The new 54.5 miles/gallon (equivalent) CAFE standards are set to cause a dramatic reduction in fuel consumption, reducing dependency on foreign oil, reducing environmental pollution, and saving the American Economy over a trillion dollars, what's not to like about it?

This Audi R8 LMS was spotted sporting a wicked new look from the folks over at Spyder.

Though it’s not one of our favorite things, the oil well is 153 years old today. The first oil well in the US was established when "Uncle" Billy Smith saw a black goo coating the water where he was digging a shaft near Titusville, PA.

A recent report says that Audi is going to revive the Sport Quattro and bring it to production in 2015.

There has been wide speculation that the next-generation 2015 Ford Mustang will resemble the Evos concept, but that could all change.

The new Ford Fusion, to be released next month, has sparked a collaboration with MILK Studios, who have revealed "Wall to Wall: The Fusion Collective" - a new immersive gallery experience, complete with original multimedia artworks and performances, live music, as well as panel discussions exploring the concept of fusion that opened in New York and will travel to Los Angeles.

The navigation system is becoming one of those expected amenities in our cars today - one of those things we assume will be there when we buy a new car, along with the electric windows and air conditioning. But is this "high-tech option" here to stay like the others have been?

Hybrid sales are up this year, despite a downturn while gas prices remained stable this summer, but it is doubtful many young adults have pictures of the Toyota Prius as the wallpaper on their digital devices.

The 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake prototype was on display at Pebble Beach this past weekend and snuck in under the radar.

Auto theft is at its lowest level since 1967, but the growing use of stolen key codes to obtain duplicate keys is an alarming trend, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

European delivery programs have been around a long time and are available from most Euro automakers with mixed records of the experience. We recently talked with one man who shared five ways buying your BMW in Germany may work for you as well as it did for him.

It’s no secret plug-in hybrids are becoming more and more interesting to weary buyers anxiously seeing gasoline prices fluctuating. Plug-in hybrids, PHEV offer the best of both worlds but what exactly are they?

Drinking and driving in any form of transportation is a recipe for calamity, so it is little wonder the authorities in many countries look down upon this behavior with grim disdain.

When the 2013 Dodge Dart returns the Dart name to the Chrysler lineup, it will have a lot to live up to. Will it meet the challenge?

While we are barely witnessing the second generation of electric cars with faster on-board chargers and better battery management, we look forward to a few electric vehicle innovations.

Watch this video of a Ferrari 458 Spider owned by Stephanie Pratt’s boyfriend run over a NYPD cops foot as he gets a parking ticket.

They can come in any size and shape these days from Mustang GTs to full-size pickups and cars you’d never suspect – like an expensive Nissan GT-R. However, no matter how well disguised, unmarked police cars still provide subtle clues to their true identities.

What the sight of a police car inspires, especially in your rearview mirror, differs from person to person. To some they inspire an air of security – for others the same image inspires paranoia, whether for good reason or the simple fear of an unintended violation of some little known statute.