2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 ...

Thirty extra horsepower, a higher top speed, and brake upgrades—are they worth the extra dough? There is a consistency and commonality of character that pervades Mercedes-Benz’s AMG products, especially those that pack the in-house tuner’s own 6.2-liter V-8. Unique to the AMG...

Ask a C/D Editor, Volum...

Last Monday, we introduced our new weekly feature, “Ask a C/D Editor” and then mercilessly threw EIC Eddie Alterman at you and ran for cover. Here are his answers. v8vader : “As the enforcer of quality journalism for a major industry publication- factoring in your obvious passion...

Details on Lotus Evora ...

Having recently told us to expect a more-powerful Evora S and an automatic-equipped Evora at the Paris auto show, Lotus has now divulged a few more tidbits and photos of the new configurations. The Evora S will continue to employ a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, but its retuned to offer 345 hp at...

2011 Mazda 2 Touring Au...

The automatic Mazda 2 remains fun and frugal, just a bit less so. It’s a poorly kept secret that small economy cars are more fun to drive on the street than high-performance cars, since they can be used to their full potential. You can floor the gas pedal at every stoplight without...

Toyota to revise design...

Future Toyota vehicles will get a new grille and ‘family face’, as part of company boss Akio Toyoda’s aim to give his cars more emotional appeal. Even though the front-end look is still being decided, Toyota Europe boss Didier Leroy says it will be regular and more recognisable...

— President Barac...

President Barack Obama , noted Jeep Grand Cherokee afficionado , responding to an interview question today about kicking the SUV habit. He’s right. SUV sales are up 19% year-to-date 2010. Americans do like their cars big… like their men. [via @DavidShepardson ]...

REPORT: Corvette C7 Wil...

Today’s dubious Corvette C7 rumor : mid-engined, Saab-designed dual-clutch gearbox, turbo V6? Crazy town. [ Autocar ] More » See original here:� REPORT: Corvette C7 Will Be Mid-Engined, Turbo V6-Powered [Over The Back...

John Hennessey Hoons An...

Speed:Sport:Life ’s Zerin Dube brought his new Audi S4 to take pics of the VelociRaptor 600 and, before we knew it, John Hennessey himself was in it drag racing me behind his shop. Then more awesome ensued. More » Read more here: John Hennessey Hoons An Audi S4 [Hoon...

Who Wants to Drive the ...

70 homes’ waste is enough to power this eco-friendly VW Beetle for a year. Whether you’d want to drive the “Powered by your own waste!”-emblazoned car is another thing entirely, however. More » See more here:� Who Wants to Drive the VW Beetle Powered...

Crikey! Killer Croc Dra...

Australia’s the land of the hoon, but also some crazy wildlife. It took two Land Cruisers to pull this 21-foot-long cow-eating crocodile from the swamp after it was dispatched. There’s another big one still hiding. Damn nature, you scary! [ AdelaideNows ] More »...