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The huge annual SEMA show for builders and owners of highly customized cars brings out some truly bizarre creations. Only at SEMA will you see vehicles like the one-of-a-kind PriuSRT8, a Toyota Prius with a gas-guzzling V-8 engine under its hood that effectively turns the hybrid's green credentials on its head. The once gas-sipping hatchback underwent enormous amounts of work to fit a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, sourced from the Dodge Hellcat muscle cars, under its stubby hood. DON'T MISS: Toyota Prius One: stripped-down hybrid added at lower price American Racing Headers carried out the...
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1946 Chevy pickup truck is world's oldest Prius hybrid. Really.
There are countless tales of classic cars and trucks receiving new life via parts from a completely different automobile. Whether it's an engine swap, a new platform, or a mix of a few different vehicles, project cars make for some of the greatest stories. This 1946 Chevrolet pickup truck is...
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This may be the most horrifying Tesla Model S electric car in the world
This modified Tesla Model S may be the ugliest yet.
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Harleys with no emission controls: a much bigger problem than you know?
Harley-Davidson owners are highly likely to remove emissions controls from motorcycles, one group claims.
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Harley-Davidson actually sold emission defeat devices itself; will pay $12 million fine
Harley-Davidson settled with the government over the sale of devices that increase emissions.
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Car modifiers find EPA emission rules a useful whipping boy, politically
Car modifiers continue to push for more lenient emissions rules.
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Unplugged Performance now offers a body kit that updates the look of older Tesla Model S electric cars.
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Electric Ferrari, Magnum, P.I. style
A 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS gets converted to electric power.
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Tesla Model S: better electric stretch limo than Nissan Leaf?
A California company is building a Tesla Model S stretch limousine.
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All-electric Corvette sets EV top speed record (video)
An electric Corvette recently achieved 186.8 mph after one mile.
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Not Just VW: Internet Offers Diesel 'Defeat Devices' For Sale Too
With some tinkering, it's possible to bypass emissions controls on diesel vehicles.
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Classic 1966 VW Bus With Green Drivetrain: Solar-Powered Electric Motor
A Boston-area executive converts a classic Volkswagen to solar power.
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A 1968 Ford Mustang is transformed into a super-fast electric drag racer.
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Ford Transit Van Gets Add-In Hybrid Kit For Better Fuel Economy
XL Hybrids unveils a conversion kit for the Ford Transit full-size van.
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Tiny 40-Year-Old Electric Car Now As Fast As Tesla Roadster
A 1975 Enfield electric car morphs into a drag racer.
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Plug-In Hybrid HUMMERs Headed For The South Pole On Biofuel
Zero South plans to drive two modified Hummers to the South Pole without using any fossil fuels.
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Nissan 'Ultimate Smart BBQ' Electric Van: Feast Your Eyes, Feed Your Body
Nissan turns an e-NV200 electric van into a barbecue on wheels.
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All-Electric Ford SVT Raptor Pickup Truck Hits (Some) Dealers (Sort Of)
A golf-cart maker produces an electric tribute to the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.
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An owner boosts the fuel economy of his 3.6-liter six-cylinder Jaguar XJ-S.
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Saleen Foursixteen Tesla Model S Burns Rubber, Not Gas
An electric car's main purposes are those of efficiency and reducing reliance on oil. But as cars, they're also objects ingrained into culture and often bought for emotive reasons, like speed and aesthetics. It's no surprise that with both plenty of performance and a sleek body style, the Tesla...
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2014 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Gets Factory-Approved Supercharger Kit
Ask Honda fans what's wrong with the CR-Z hybrid coupe, and they'll give you one of two answers. Those who seek economy will tell you it's not frugal enough. Those after performance will tell you it isn't fast enough. Fixing the former probably requires a little too much work for most, but thanks...
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Saleen FourSixteen Is Modified Tesla Model S: Full Details
Saleen used the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to unveil its take on the Tesla Model S electric sedan, the FourSixteen. More familiar to fans of high-performance gasoline-fueled road cars, Saleen has gone green with its latest modified vehicle, a car company boss Steve Saleen describes as...
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Famous Tuner Saleen Releases Tesla Model S Hot-Rod Sketches
No matter how fast a car is, there's always someone who'll want to make it faster. That's why you'll find as many companies tuning high-end cars as there are modifying pony cars or basic subcompacts. And it's why Saleen is developing its own hot-rodded version of the Tesla Model S electric sedan...
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Had To Happen: High-Performance Tesla Model S From Saleen On The Way
Saleen Automotive is well-known for its high-performance tuning on familiar models like the Ford Mustang. But what car do you choose if you want to tackle an electric model? Given the Ford connection, maybe the Focus EV? Perhaps the high-selling Nissan Leaf? No--instead you go for an electric car...
Antony Ingram