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Rolls-Royce recently updated its flagship Phantom sedan, and now it’s looking to do the same with the smaller Ghost. According to a report from Autocar, Rolls-Royce plans to garner more attention for the Ghost by releasing at least three variants, including a coupe ...    Read more

The 2013 Honda Accord continues its publicity parade with a new video of B-roll footage featuring the sedan. The video, which has no soundtrack, comes not long after the first batch of official photos were released earlier this month. A few days ago, the ...    Read more

The editors at Motor Trend spent a year with a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V wagon, one of the most special vehicles currently available. Before the time came to return the keys to Cadillac, senior features editor ...    Read more

The  Jaguar XK coupe and convertible gain a new Touring model for the 2013 model year, lowering the lineup’s base price by more than $5000 compared to the regular XK models. The new Touring, priced at $79,875 as a coupe and $85,875 as a convertible, includes a backup camera, keyless ...    Read more

Chevrolet and Ford have been busy releasing Camaro and Mustang variants to keep American enthusiasts entertained, but the folks down under are having some musclecar fun, too. Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) and Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) recently pulled the wraps ...    Read more

A forum member from an overseas Toyota fan club appears to have captured a production version of the 2013 Toyota RAV4. The following photos show a crossover we believe is the 2013 RAV4 with torn pieces of protective plastic wrap, suggesting that it’s a manufacturer ...    Read more

Jaguar's current lineup may be relatively small, but that could change by 2015. By then, Jaguar showrooms may not only include the F-Type, but possibly an entry-level sedan, a crossover to take on the Audi Q5, and much more. Jaguar Cars Since the X-Type departed from the ...    Read more

General Motors has been stepping up its game with car design and the 2014 Chevrolet Impala is one of the latest examples of its efforts. In the latest episode of Wide Open Throttle, host Jessi Lang heads Detroit to get a closer look at the ...    Read more

A number of Lexus HS 250h four-doors and Toyota RAV4 crossovers are being recalled due to potential issues with the rear suspension. 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS 250h The Problem: Toyota has found that both vehicles may develop ...    Read more

A number of new products from Kia continue to help the automaker post record sales months. In July, Kia pulled off a 5.6-percent increase compared to the same period last year. Hyundai was also up, posting a 4.1-percent jump last month compared to July 2011, even with supply shortages ...    Read more

The 2013 Cadillac ATS tops our long list of cars we’ve been looking forward to driving this year.. Could the American luxury sedan be good enough to take on the Germans and the Japanese? On the latest episode of Wide Open Throttle¸ ...    Read more

Mysterious renderings of the Toyota Yaris have surfaced in China, leaving us to wonder what, if anything, will become of the modified hatchback pictured from the front, side, and rear. From the front view, the spindle grille tacked onto the front fascia gives the Toyota a Lexus-like appeal. The side ...    Read more

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a new-home construction recently reached its highest level over the last four years, news that could have positive results for a number of industries, including automakers, which have started to experience an increase in pickup truck sales. One landscaping business owner tells ...    Read more

In the latest episode of Epic Drives, watch as Motor Trend editor-at-large Angus MacKenzie explores hundreds of miles of American roads in an exotic and expensive Italian sports car. The pairing couldn’t be better matched – traversing the state of California in a ...    Read more

When it comes to U.S.-spec midsize sedans, the Honda Accord is almost always near the top of the best-sellers list. In the U.K., however, the European-spec Accord – a four-door we get here as the Acura TSX – is a small blip in ...    Read more