The club of luxurious act-like-an-adult sedans is one with strict codes of conduct. There's supposed to be no fooling around. When you drive one, you're aware of an untold abundance of elegance and comfort, plus you feel the weight of a massive research and development budget pressing down upon your shoulders. And so as we sit behind the multi-function steering wheel of the 2011 Audi A8 4.2 FSI... more.

NARDO, Italy — Aston Martin's limited-edition One-77 supercar has broken 220 mph during testing at the Nardo test track in southern Italy. Its 220.007mph run "surpassed all predictions," says Aston Martin of the car's maximum speed, which will make it the fastest road-going Aston yet. The current record-holder is the now-obsolete Vanquish, which just breaks 200 mph. Aston reckons there is ... more.

Think about the quickest road car you've ever driven. No, wait, scratch that. Think about the quickest road car you've ever heard of. No, wait. That won't do, either. Think about the quickest road car that's ever been. That's more like it. Now you're in the right area code. Here's why: This highly modified 2005 Ariel Atom with its supercharged, 375-horsepower, 2.0-liter Honda engine hits 60 mph... more.

LOS ANGELES — Jay Leno isn't easily impressed, but in a recent episode of Jay Leno's Garage the comedian, talk-show host and car aficionado had nothing but great things to say about the Aptera 2e battery-electric vehicle. In an on-camera interview with Aptera President and CEO Greg Wilbur, Leno said the "problem with most electrics is that they look dorky. You know, they just have that kinda ... more.

TURIN, Italy — It doesn't have a formal name yet, but Pininfarina has released a sketch of a concept spider based on an Alfa Romeo two-seater that it says pays homage to Alfa's centenary, as well as to the Italian carrozzeria's own illustrious 80-year history. Details are thin, but the Pininfarina car is said to be one of three concepts commissioned by Alfa not only to mark the brand's 100th ... more.

Change is in the air and the streets of Paris will never be quite the same again. This is because French microcars have suddenly gone sexy, with wide-eyed headlights, bulging fenders and even convertible tops. For decades, French micros have looked like telephone booths on wheels, but a new day has dawned at last. These new haute-couture city cars are meant to appeal to young, hip urban dweller... more.

Test-driving cars in Southern California is like eating meals only when you're ravenous. Even the lowliest Sysco-truck-delivered frozen dinner tastes a little more palatable when your blood sugar level has bottomed out. And so as we (which is to say your humble Senior Editor, Detroit) look out our office window at a patchwork of white snow, snotty gray slush and black ice all topped with a sky ... more.

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