John McIlroy
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Berkshire, NY, United States
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Pininfarina Battista: $2 million all-electric supercar
Italian firm Pininfarina has produced its own car -- and it's being touted as the most powerful street-legal vehicle of all time. → Read More
The most innovative car designs set to emerge in 2018
From the aerodynamic electric vehicles to self-driving cars, these are the trends that will shape the year to come. → Read More
New Design Museum exhibition showcases 70 years of Ferrari
From sketches to early models, a new exhibition "Ferrari: Under the Skin," celebrates 70 years of the Italian manufacturer's world famous designs. → Read More
Is Japan the world's next autos superpower?
With the automobile poised to evolve more in the next 20 years than in the previous 50, it is perhaps the Japanese who are best positioned. → Read More
How a former typewriter manufacturer re-engineers BMW cars
Alpina has made its name producing some of the faster, plusher and more comfortable versions of various BMW models. → Read More
New life for an old beast: Bentley's Continental GT
Bentley is quietly confident about its new, third-generation Continental GT, unveiled online ahead of a public debut at September's Frankfurt motor show. → Read More
A futuristic ride in Mercedes' self-driving car
The Mercedes Benz F 015 has been on a nonstop world tour as its makers research how passengers will react and interact with its driverless capabilities. → Read More
Why car designers resurrect old models
Recently, BMW unveiled a concept preview for its forthcoming 8 Series -- a return for a badge that was last used more than 17 years ago. → Read More
The car brand designing way beyond cars
Since its launch, Peugeot Design Lab has consulted on more than 50 non-automotive projects, working on everything from a stunning rethink on how a concert piano should look, to Airbus's forthcoming H160 helicopter. → Read More
Top innovations that changed cars forever
The car industry is full of innovations that went nowhere until someone -- quite often not the original inventor -- worked out how to industrialize the idea. → Read More
China's NextEV faster than Tesla?
China's NextEV claims its NIO E9 is the world's fastest electric car. Here's a look at why the country is becoming a hotbed of electric vehicle activity. → Read More
How Chinese start-ups are disrupting the electric supercar market
China's NextEV claims its NIO E9 is the world's fastest electric car. Here's a look at why the country is becoming a hotbed of electric vehicle activity. → Read More
Bespoke Bentley revives luxury car's fortunes
Bentley has turned its fortunes around with new models. Investment in new technology has also helped revive the car's signature hand-crafted techniques. → Read More
The world's most outrageous concept cars
Car manufacturing may be a multi-billion-dollar industry, but sometimes car manufacturers just want to have fun. → Read More
The world's tiniest (and coolest) cars
The automobile is a status symbol to many -- the larger and more luxurious the vehicle, the better. Or so you might think. → Read More
Has Aston Martin just unveiled the fastest car of all time?
Aston Martin reveals a track-focused hypercar that has been conceived in conjunction with the Red Bull Formula One team. → Read More
Dodge Viper: American classic sells out in minutes
A limited run of 28 Vipers -- one of a string of special versions designed to mark the car's 25th birthday -- sold out recently in just 40 minutes. → Read More
British icon Land Rover ends production
It is a vehicle that enjoys as much affection as the original Mini -- but this week, Land Rover is finally turning off the production line for the Defender. → Read More
Volvo considers bespoke vehicle service
The futuristic Concept 26 interior design study could provide the platform for Volvo to launch a bespoke car service → Read More
BMW to show autonomous concept as part of centenary celebrations
BMW could preview a production-ready version of its autonomous driving system when it celebrates its 100th birthday next year → Read More