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NY Preview: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:00:28 GMT

A 5.5-liter V8 propels the 4,400-pound coupe to 60 mph from a stop in just 3.9 seconds.

Chrysler puts brakes on Viper production amid weak demand

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:16:12 GMT

Detroit plant to be shuttered for two months after early 2014 sales miss targets.

Renault Twingo to share majority of parts with Smart Fortwo

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:39:05 GMT

Only 30 percent of components will be unique to each brand, reports claim.

BMW shows off M5 Competition Package: "Finally Unchained" [Video]

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:29:17 GMT

M5 taunts law enforcement with its extra horsepower, retuned exhaust.

Tesla's direct sales battle moves to Ohio

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:10:00 GMT

Tesla is now fighting Ohio to keep its direct sales model.

Peugeot 308 claims record fuel economy of 99 mpg with gasoline mill

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:07:57 GMT

Tiny engine promises 130 horsepower, up to 1124 miles on a single tank.

Italian design house Bertone files for bankrutpcy

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:04:48 GMT

Some of Bertone's employees haven't been paid for months.

Spied: 2016 Audi R8

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:33:59 GMT

Audi is putting the finishing touches on its second-generation R8.

GM appoints veteran engineer to serve as Global Safety Chief

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:21:39 GMT

Position created as company continues damage control over ignition-switch recall.

Hyundai drops fuel economy for new Sonata

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:24:01 GMT

The new Sonata isn't as efficient as first stated.

Toyota halts production India plants over wage disputes

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:14:19 GMT

Japanese automaker accuses union of threatening supervisors, deliberately stopping production line.

Scania directors urge shareholders to reject VW's $9.3B buyout offer

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:02:17 GMT

Directors without ties to VW argue that the offer undervalues the Swedish truck maker.

VW recalls 160K Passat sedans over faulty headlights

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:38:31 GMT

Low-beam headlight on 2012 and 2013 models susceptible to failure.

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz CLS coming in June

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:20:51 GMT

The CLS will gain a redesigned front end, more tech inside and a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Porsche to replace engines in every recalled 911 GT3

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:49:08 GMT

Connecting-rod fasteners said to be prone to failure, causing recent fires.

Graphite pollution in China tied to battery demand from electric vehicles

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:56:00 GMT

Chinese authorities shutter mines to reduce pollution, raising concerns over supply security.

Audi intros new A3 ad campaign featuring Ricky Gervais [Video]

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:29:16 GMT

TV spots continue "Stay Uncompromised" theme introduced during the Super Bowl.

GM announces three new recalls affecting 1.5M vehicles

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:15:51 GMT

Recalls related to separate problems with side airbags, overheating brakes and dashboard materials.

Volvo sensors aim to detect when driver isn't paying attention

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:34:42 GMT

Safety systems engage quickly if driver isn't watching road, delay intervention if driver is paying attention.

BMW delays U.S. launch of 2-Series Active Tourer until mid-2015

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:28:28 GMT

It's going to be a while before the 2-Series Active Tourer is sold in U.S. showrooms.

Court dismisses $2B investor lawsuit against Porsche over VW buyout attempt

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:22:10 GMT

Porsche wins second ruling in a handful of lawsuits filed by disgruntled investors.

Honda recalling 900k minivans over fire risk

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:06:05 GMT

Honda is recalling is popular Odyssey minivan.

Tesla CEO blames franchise auto dealers for failure of Fisker, DeLorean

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:29:39 GMT

Executive claims New Jersey dealer laws are being "twisted to an unjust purpose."

Daimler to buy Aston Martin?

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:43:53 GMT

Daimler is looking to deepen its ties with Aston Martin.

Is this the 2015 Renault Espace?

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:31:43 GMT

The next-gen Espace will borrow design cues from the Initiale Paris concept.