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Titanium Could Help Lotus Build Even Lighter Cars

Titanium, it’s both light and strong… and pretty expensive. But the benefits may out-“weight” the tradeoffs for Lotus, as the premium sports-car builder is exploring the dusty silver-hued metal for use in its vehicles.

Filed under: Convertibles Coupes Exotics Featured Articles Lotus Sports Cars
Tags: elise, engineering, evora, exige, Exige S, light weight, Lotus, lotus exige s, sports car, super car, tech, Technology, titanium

By Craig Cole Mar 21 2014

Porsche Boxster, Cayman to Get 4-Cylinder Engines With Up to 395-HP

Not even Porsche is immune to pressure from governments and customers to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The legendary German sports-car builder will offer a four-cylinder engine in future versions of both its Boxster and Cayman models.

Filed under: Convertibles Coupes Featured Articles Luxury Cars Porsche Sports Cars Technology
Tags: 2014 Porsche Boxster, 2014 porsche cayman, engines, four-cylinder engine, horizontally opposed, horizontally opposed engine, hybrid, Porsche, porsche 918, Porsche Boxster, porsche cayman, sports car, Sports Cars, Technology, turbo

By Craig Cole Mar 21 2014

Cadillac Seeing Red, Introducing Limited-Edition Crimson Sport ATS Models

Cadillac is introducing a new limited-production version of its hot new ATS sedan. The Crimson Sport special edition offers buyers some exclusive features.

Filed under: American Cadillac Compact Cars Featured Articles Luxury Cars Sedans
Tags: 2014 cadillac ats, Acura TLX, ats, audi a4, bmw 3-series, cadillac ats, Crimson Sport, Crimson Sport Limited Edition, lexus is, lincoln mkz, luxury, luxury sedan, mercedes-benz c-class, special, special edition, sports sedan

By Craig Cole Mar 21 2014

2016 Audi R8 Supercar Spotted in Action… Again!

What is this, spy-photo Friday? First our intrepid picture-makers nabbed the 2015 Subaru Outback driving in Europe, then they tagged the new Audi A6 cavorting in the snow. Now they’ve sent us images of the German company’s upcoming 2016 Audi R8 supercar. Excited? You should be.

Filed under: Audi Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Sports Cars Spy Photos
Tags: 2016 Audi R8, aluminum, Audi, Audi R8, carbon fiber, engineering, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Huracan, r8, sports car, spy, Spy Photos, supercar, tech, Technology, twin turbo, V10

By Craig Cole Mar 21 2014

Refreshed Audi A6 Spotted Frolicking in the Snow

Audi’s refreshed A6 has been caught frolicking in the snow. This face-lifted middle-market offering from the German luxury automaker is on display in its Allroad body style, which is not offered in the United States.

Filed under: Audi Crossovers Featured Articles Luxury Cars Spy Photos Wagons
Tags: Audi, audi a6, audi a6 allroad, audi allroad, Audi Cars, german car, luxury, photos, quattro all-wheel drive, redesign, refresh, spy, Spy Photos

By Craig Cole Mar 21 2014

2015 Subaru Outback Previewed in Spy Photos

Spy photographers have managed to snap some photos of the all-new 2015 Subaru Outback as it undergoes testing in Europe. The crossover-ish sort of station wagon has been on the market since 2009 and is overdue for a redesign.

Filed under: Crossovers Featured Articles Japanese Spy Photos Subaru Wagons
Tags: 2015 Subaru Outback, all-wheel drive, boxer engine, concept, crossover, design study, outback, photos, spy, Spy Photos, station wagon, Subaru, Subaru Outback, wagon

By Craig Cole Mar 21 2014

Mercedes CLA Production Increased on Hot Demand

If you thought the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class wouldn’t be a success, think again.

Filed under: AMG German Luxury Cars Mercedes-Benz Sales Sedans
Tags: cla 250, CLA 45 AMG, Mercedes, Mercedes Benz CLA 250, mercedes cla, mercedes cla 250, mercedes cla 45 amg, mercedes cla production, mercedes cla sales, mercedes cla-class, Mercedes-Benz, mercedes-benz cla-class

By Jason Siu Mar 21 2014

BMW Rapid Electric Car Charger Under Development

Electric cars would be much easier to sell if they didn’t take so long to charge and BMW might have a solution up its sleeve.

Filed under: BMW Coupes Electric Cars Featured Articles German Hatchbacks Hybrids Luxury Cars Sedans
Tags: BMW, bmw charger, bmw dc technology, bmw i charger, bmw i sub brand, bmw i3, bmw i8, i3, i8

By Jason Siu Mar 21 2014

More Mitsubishi Plug-In Hybrid Models Coming

Mitsubishi might not have its plug-in hybrid SUV initiative off the ground in North America yet, but the Japanese automaker has confirmed that more models are on their way.