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Mercedes-Benz Teases an Autonomous Driving Concept Ahead of its CES Debut

Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser photo of its new autonomous driving concept that is going to debut next week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser photo of its new autonomous driving concept that is going to debut next week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. From the looks of...

Ford Registers 'EcoBeast' Name, May be Used for the Next F-150 Raptor

This month Ford registered the "EcoBeast" name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but what does it mean? This month Ford registered the "EcoBeast" name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but what does it mean? Automakers have a history of registering names that they will never use, but in this case, the "EcoBeast" name could...

McLaren Sports Series to Debut at the 2015 NY Auto Show

It's being reported that McLaren's new "entry-level" sports car - the Sports Series is going to debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show in April. It's being reported that McLaren's new "entry-level" sports car - the Sports Series is going to debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show in April. The Sports Series will be the least expensive model...

560-HP Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge May Not Happen

With 560 horsepower on tap, the Q50 Eau Rouge would give Infiniti a much needed performance model, but now it may not happen. At the beginning of this year Infiniti revealed the Q50 Eau Rouge concept, which previewed a high-performance version of the Q50 that borrowed its engine from the Nissan GT-R. With 560 horsepower on tap, the Q50 Eau...

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Concept Packs 480-HP

Mitsubishi has revealed the Lancer Evolution X Final Concept, which is going to debut next month at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Mitsubishi has revealed the Lancer Evolution X Final Concept, which is going to debut next month at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The Lancer Evolution X Final Concept is likely a preview of a special edition model that will celebrate...

Audi Announces Plans to Release Two Electric Vehicles by 2018

In an effort to catch up to rivals like Tesla and BMW, Audi's CEO Rupert Stadler has announced that Audi will release two fully electric vehicles by 2018. In an effort to catch up to rivals like Tesla and BMW, Audi's CEO Rupert Stadler has announced that Audi will release two fully electric vehicles by 2018. Stadler recently told German daily...

GM Trademarks Crossvolt Name Again, Volt Crossover in the Works?

Could GM be working on a crossover version of the Volt? Back in 2011 General Motors filed a trademark application for the "Crossvolt" name, but then in November of this year that trademark expired. Could GM be working on a crossover version of the Volt? Back in 2011 General Motors filed a trademark application for the "Crossvolt" name, but then...

Tesla Roadster Updated with 400-Mile Range – No Update for the Model S

Tesla has just announced the release of the Roadster 3.0 package that includes a host of updates that will give the Roadster a driving range up to 400 miles. Even though the Tesla Roadster is no longer in production, that doesn't mean that Tesla has forgotten about it. Tesla has just announced the release of the Roadster 3.0 package that...

Subaru is Bringing Three New Concepts to the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon

Subaru has announced that it will unveil three new concept cars at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon next month. Subaru has announced that it will unveil three new concept cars at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon next month. The Tokyo Auto Salon is basically Japan's version of SEMA. Subaru will debut the Legacy B4 Blitzen Concept, XV Sport Concept and the...

Ford Racing Wants to Help You Squeeze More Power Out of its EcoBoost Engines

To help aftermarket tuners squeeze even more power from its EcoBoost engine family, Ford Racing is working on a number of modifications, like a programming handset that will give tuners the ability to tweak their engine's performance. Ford now offers its turbocharged EcoBoost engines in all of its high-performance models - from the Fiesta ST to the Mustang. To help...

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