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Very few people get to design cars for a living, and even fewer of those will pen the next supercar. However, one lucky and particularly talented individual that we know of will get to see their dream come true. GrabCAD, a company specializing in the development of computer-aided design (CAD)...

With 1,200 horsepower onboard, Underground Racing’s Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 will sprint from 0-60 mph in just 2.2 seconds.

Cars, and specifically muscle cars, are not the exclusive domain of male enthusiasts. That’s the rough premise behind a project called the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, which allowed fans to choose one of three Mustang designs penned by women, to be built by women for this year’s...

There are few certainties in life, aside from death, taxes and the number one rule of automakers worldwide: future products are not to be commented on, ever. There’s logic behind such a sentiment, as building excitement for products that don’t exist tends to negatively impact sales of...

While not so long ago luxury auto dealers in China enjoyed record margins on each of their sales, a maturing market and increased competition has seen sales levels dwindle in the recent past and dealers resorting to massive discounts to help move metal. One dealer group has come up with a rather...

If you have a lust for a classic Shelby Mustang convertible, but lack the large bank account generally necessary to purchase one, conversion specialist Retrobuilt may have the ideal solution for you. Give them your 2005 and later Mustang convertible, hand them a check for the amount of work you...

Ford will present a custom 2013 Mustang GT designed and built by women at the 2012 SEMA show.

The world of automotive aftermarket excess knows no bounds. None. Not even whale penis is off the menu. Now, the tastelessness factor is being counterbalanced--at least in theory--by the classiest of the earth's rocks: diamonds. Yep, Gemballa has developed a real diamond coating for cars. Applied...

Before heading to the Nürburgring to compete at the German circuit’s 24 hour endurance race last weekend, Nissan’s original GT Academy winner Lucas Ordonez took some time out to test the 545-horsepower Nissan Juke-R crossover on Norway’s Losna Isbane ice tracks. Having grown...

When you want to promote the launch of a refreshed sports car with a near-rabid worldwide following, what better way is there than turning over the design of a one-off build to your Facebook fans? To promote the refreshed 370Z, that’s exactly what Nissan did, crowd-sourcing the build options...

Ford is out to prove that women are just as capable as men when it comes to modifying vehicles with aftermarket parts by getting a team mostly made up of women to help design and build a custom 2013 Ford Mustang GT for this year’s SEMA show. Dubbed the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, the...

A 2013 Ford Mustang prepared by Ford tuner Roush managed to raise $100,000 at a recent charity auction.

Toyota motorsports partner Gazoo Racing has built a concept version of the FR-S packing both a supercharger and a turbocharger.

A German coachbuilder has joined forces with a Russian firm specializing in armored cars to develop an over-the-top luxury SUV for discerning customers who may consider a Range Rover Vogue just a little too mainstream. The coachbuilder is Atelier Valdeig based in Leipzig, Germany, and together with...

We first told you about the Houston Half Mile last March, when the event was previewed by tuner John Hennessey and NFL star Mario Williams. Run on the 8,000 foot long concrete runway of Ellington Airport, the Houston Half Mile seemed to be an ideal event for those with fast cars and the need for...

Building from the established Lotus Evora GT4 racer, Lotus has announced the availability of the new Evora GTC. Aimed at the latest Le Mans Series class of near-production cars, the Evora GTC will go head to head against the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and the Ferrari F430 Challenge in Le Mans GTC...

In the First World War, the British Royal Navy came up with a plan to counter the threat of German submarines, which were decimating shipping in the Atlantic. Vulnerable merchant ships were fitted with deck guns covered by false cargo containers made of balsa wood, in order to lure U-Boats into...

The idea of turning a car, wagon, or other non-pickup vehicle into a truck of some sort isn't a new one, but it never ceases to amaze when done properly. This project, turning an Audi A6 Allroad into a shop truck, looks to be off to a good start. The Alltruck, as we'll call it, began construction...

Nissan recently announced an innovative campaign to help promote the launch of its updated 2013 370Z sports car. The new campaign set out to build the world’s first crowd-sourced 370Z, with all of the unique elements being suggested by fans of the Nissan Performance Facebook page. Now that...

In years past, upgrading a car for better performance usually meant going to the aftermarket for lighter wheels, bigger brakes, enhanced aerodynamics and additional horsepower. Manufacturers have since gotten smart, and many now offer in-house performance part divisions to keep customer dollars...