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Volkswagen demonstrates self-driving car

Flying cars might still be on the drawing board, but automakers are making progress toward futuristic advances in driving. The latest example from Volkswagen is a car that can essentially drive itself. Volkswagen presented its Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP) system this week at the European Union research project HAVEit (Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport).

Aston Martin to offer V8 Vantage upgrades

Aston Martin to offer V8 upgrades By Ben Pulman First Official Pictures 12 December 2008 10:20 Are you an owner of an Aston Martin Vantage with a 4.3-litre V8? Slightly perturbed that the newer, faster, yet visually identical 4.7-litre V8 Vantage is overshadowing your car? Then worry no more because Aston has the answer for you.

Hennessey unveils VelociRaptor SUV

From the folks who brought you the Venom GT and countless other cars and trucks capable of putting up ridiculous numbers, Hennessey Performance is back with another concoction, the VelociRaptor SUV. Based on the standard Ford F-150 Raptor, the truck is converted to a full-size SUV (think Ford Excursion) with seating for up to eight people. Though it's based on the Raptor, don't expect to go extreme off-roading with it, as Hennessey states that this car is intended for on-road use, as well as light to moderate off-roading.