The Paris Motor Show is underway, and there are several new and notable production and concept cars being revealed. One sleek example that caught our eye is the Lexus IS convertible. The new IS 250C and IS 350C feature a three-panel retractable hardtop that opens in 21 seconds. While the hood, headlamps...

Manufacturers are starting to leak their plans for the upcoming LA Auto Show in November, and Toyota caught our attention with its latest green machine, a compressed natural gas (CNG) Camry Hybrid concept vehicle. Details are non-existent yet, but the prospect is intriguing. After all, America is rich...

General Motors has been reveling in the attention the production Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric vehicle has received the past few days, when unexpectedly, Chrysler blurts out an unexpected “Me too!” announcement. Chrysler has unveiled not one, but three electric prototypes to support its aggressive...

The countdown is on for when the 2010 Ford Mustang will compete head-to-head with the new Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger. Anxious to enter the fray, Ford has released a teaser image showcasing the freshened pony badge. Looking a touch sleeker and faster, with a different rake to the neckline,...

General Motors really had us going with their triplet unveiling at the 2007 New York International Auto Show . There they showed three, stylish minicar concepts developed at the Bupyeong, South Korea, design center. The promise was that consumers could vote online for their favorite, presumably guiding...

Lotus’ first all-new model in 13 years was unveiled at the British International Motor Show this week, the Evora. (We’re partial to the “ Project Eagle ” name, as featured in our preview .) Lotus promises this will be the first of three new models to debut over the next five years. A mid-engined 2+2...

The wait is over, Chevrolet has revealed the official details about the 2010 Camaro, and it is even more exciting than our preview report revealed. Let’s cut to the chase; the base engine is a 300-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 with 273 lb.-ft. of torque. Despite the heady output, this all-aluminum “high...

Shelby SuperCars (SSC) earned the distinction of building the fastest, street-legal car last year with a Guinness-verified top speed of 257 mph. For an encore, SSC has announced it is developing an electric version of the Ultimate Aero, with a prototype due in February 2009 and a production model scheduled...

Yes, it is confusing. Steve Saleen is celebrating 25 years in the business with an anniversary gift for himself, a 720-horsepower SMS Mustang concept car. Built to the man's specifications, this potent pony features the latest SMS innovations, including Red Butterfly induction system, Light Blade...

Green-car revolutionary Toyota has announced that both a Lexus and Toyota branded hybrids will debut at the Detroit auto show in January, according to articles published by Automotive News and others. Previous reports suggested that the first of a three-model Prius line up would be shown in the Motor...