Filed under: Audi, Coupe, Performance, SupercarsAudi’s engine development boss says a turbocharged version of the R8 isn’t happening, although the company’s execs seriously discussed the possibility.Continue reading Audi exec denies plans for turbo R8A…

Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Chrysler, Fiat, JeepFiat Chrysler Automobiles makes big gains on the bottom line in Q2, improving net profit by 69 percent to 333 million euros. NAFTA numbers more than doubled.Continue reading FCA profits surge in sec…

Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Driving, Technology, Electric, HybridIn a move to maker pedestrians safer, NHTSA finally intends to release its rules governing the sound from EVs and hybrids in November. They don’t go into effect until 2024, thou…

Filed under: Videos, Chrysler, Technology, Autoblog MinuteThe FCA Tech Center’s new 4×4 dyno allows engineers to perform year-round extreme weather testing.Continue reading Autoblog Minute: FCA unveils 4×4 all-weather drive cellAutoblog Minute: FCA unv…

Filed under: Videos, Weird Car News, Porsche, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceThis classic Porsche 911 gets utterly demolished in a bizarre, short video for the fashion label Rag & Bone.Continue reading Vintage 911 sacrificed in the name of fashionVint…

Filed under: GM, Gadgets, Smartphone, TechnologyA “white-hat” hacker has demonstrated a way of taking control of GM vehicles compatible with OnStar’s RemoteLink app.Continue reading Hackers can open doors, start engine via GM OnStar app [w/video]Hacker…

Filed under: Green, Mercedes-Benz, Future, Hybrid, Luxury, PerformanceMercedes R&D Boss Thomas Weber tells Autocar that AMG might need to have a hybrid offering on the market by 2020 due to EU CO2 emissions regulations.Continue reading AMG could ha…

Filed under: Celebrities, Videos, Lexus, Technology, Crossover, LuxuryIn an impressive and colorful stunt, Lexus and Will.i.am make music on a runway by precisely driving through some laser beams.Continue reading Will.i.am and Lexus make music on a run…

Filed under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, UKAmazon is reportedly paying $250 million for a 36-episode run from former the former stars of Top Gear, and don’t plan on seeing The Stig in this new show.Continue reading Amazon reportedly paying $250M to snag fo…

Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Green, SpykerSpyker has exited bankruptcy protection in the Netherlands, and is now preparing to merge with Portland-based electric aircraft manufacturer Volta Volaré.Continue reading Spyker exits bankruptcy wit…