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2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Kia Niro plug-in hybrid continues its manufacturer’s Prius-fighting mission

The 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid will debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show as a companion to the standard Niro hybrid.
Toyota FT-AC concept

Toyota FT-AC concept brings the fun back to SUVs

Debuting at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Toyota FT-AC concept aims to add rugged styling and a sense of adventure to the everyday SUV.
2018 Lexus LX 570

2018 Lexus LX 570 roams the Earth like a high-end automotive dinosaur

The 2018 Lexus LX 570 is one of the last old-school SUVs around. Its big V8 and body-on-frame design contrast with modern crossovers.
2018 Lexus RX L

Lexus RX L adds a feature customers have been craving

The 2018 Lexus RX L is the first three-row Lexus RX ever, filling a major gap in the luxury automaker's lineup.
2019 Lincoln Nautilus

2019 Lincoln Nautilus charts a new course for Ford’s luxury brand

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus replaces the Lincoln MKX and debuts this week at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Jaguar XE SV Project 8

Jaguar XE SV Project 8 proves its mettle at the ultimate automotive crucible

The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 set a lap record for production sedans at the Nürburgring, lapping the track in 7:21.23.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography

2018 Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography is equal parts glitz and go

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography boasts a 557-horsepower supercharged V8 and an onboard drink cooler.
2019 Infiniti QX50

Beneath its nondescript exterior, the 2019 Infiniti QX50 boasts new engine tech

The 2019 Infiniti QX50 boasts the luxury automaker's new VC-Turbo engine, and parent Nissan's ProPilot Assist.
Mitsubishi Re-Model A

Guess who Mitsubishi hired to turn its first production car into a plug-in hybrid

Mitsubishi Motors hired West Coast Customs to combine its first production car with a modern Outlander PHEV to celebrate its 100th birthday.
The Grand Tour season two teaser screenshot

‘The Grand Tour’ auditions a car thief as its new driver, with expected results

'The Grand Tour' is looking for a new professional driver, and James May thinks a car thief might do the trick.
GMC Sierra All Mountain concept

Dash through the snow in the GMC Sierra All Mountain concept

The GMC Sierra All Mountain concept is a heavy-duty pickup truck with tank-like tracks from Mattracks. Not a bad combination.
Aston Martin Vantage GTE

Aston Martin wasted no time prepping the redesigned Vantage for racing

The new Aston Martin Vantage GTE race car was developed concurrently with the freshly unveiled Vantage road car.
2019 Lincoln MKC

Updated 2019 Lincoln MKC tries hard to hide its humble origins

The 2019 Lincoln MKC gets a revised front fascia with Lincoln's new signature grille, plus more tech features.
Aston Martin Vantage

The redesigned Aston Martin Vantage is a Bond car you can buy

The new Aston Martin Vantage features futuristic styling, more tech, and Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V8 power.
Ford Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan (Fusion Energi police car)

Ford Fusion Energi police car will clean up the streets and the environment

Ford is launching a police version of its Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, although the car isn't pursuit rated.
Tesla Roadster

How does the new Tesla Roadster stack up against today’s supercars?

See how the new Tesla Roadster compares to other performance cars in acceleration, and just how astonishing its range figure is.
Dallara Stradale

Dallara Stradale is a sports car from a company known for its race cars

The Dallara Stradale is the first road-going sports car from a company that has spent 45 years building race cars.
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro

Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro will be able to fight race cars on the track

The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro is a track-only version of the Aston Martin Valkyrie supercar, co-created with Red Bull Racing.
Fisker EMotion

Fisker claims future solid-state batteries could be recharged in one minute

Fisker has filed patents for solid-state battery technology, and hopes to get the new batteries into production by 2023.
2018 Infiniti QX80

2018 Infiniti QX80 gets a new face, more tech, better road manners

The updated 2018 Infiniti QX80 SUV boasts updated styling, more tech, and an increased focus on refinement.
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Honda finally revealed the ‘baby NSX,’ but it’s not what we expected

The Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo concept ends two years of rumors about a "baby NSX" from Honda. But it's not the car people expected.
Bentley Continental GT3

You’ve never seen a Bentley like the stripped-down Continental GT3 race car

The Bentley Continental GT3 race car gets an update for 2018, switching to the redesigned Continental GT body shell.
Volkswagen Beetle Baja 1000

This classic Volkswagen Beetle will take on one of the world’s toughest races

Volkswagen is sponsoring a 1970 Beetle in the 2017 Baja 1000. The Beetle has a long history in this legendary race.
2018 BMW M3 CS

The 453-hp 2018 BMW M3 sports sedan will satisfy your family’s need for speed

The 2018 BMW M3 CS is a special edition that applies the modifications from the BMW M4 CS coupe to the M3 sedan.
AAA and Keolis self-driving shuttle in Las Vegas

Take in the sights in downtown Las Vegas in a Keolis self-driving shuttle

A self-driving shuttle service is launching in downtown Las Vegas under the auspices of AAA and transportation management company Keolis.
Lamborghini Terzo Millenio concept

Lamborghini and MIT team up to create the self-healing supercar of the future

The Lamborghini Terzo Millenio is an electric, semi-autonomous supercar concept developed by Lamborghini and MIT.
2018 Shelby 1000 Mustang

The 1,000-hp Shelby 1000 Mustang is so extreme, it’s not street legal

The Shelby 1000 Mustang returns, based on the 2015-2018 Mustang platform. This time, however, it isn't street legal.
Ford Drift Stick

Ford Drift Stick electronic handbrake is the high-tech way to get sideways

The Ford Drift Stick is an electronic handbrake for the Focus RS hot hatchback designed to enable epic sideways action.
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 AEV concept

Get lost in the woods with these tuned Chevy Colorado ZR2 trucks

Two Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 concepts debut at SEMA 2017. One was developed by AEV, the other by Chevrolet Performance Engineering.
"Hellcrate" Hellcat Hemi crate engine

Now you can put the 707-horsepower Hellcat engine in your next project car

Mopar is now offering the Hellcat 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 as a crate engine. The "Hellcrate" makes the same 707 hp as factory models.
Acura NSX "Dream Project" by ScienceofSpeed

Super supercar: Famous tuner builds 600-hp ‘dream’ Acura NSX

The Acura NSX hybrid supercar gets a makeover for SEMA 2017 courtesy of well-known NSX tuner ScienceofSpeed.
Lewis Hamilton clinches 2017 Formula One championship

Lewis Hamilton crowned 2017 Formula One champion after chaotic Mexico race

Lewis Hamilton clinched the 2017 Formula One drivers' championship at the Mexican Grand Prix, although he didn't win the race.
Ferrari FXX K Evo

Ferrari FXX K Evo is the ultimate version of the automaker’s ultimate supercar

The Ferrari FXX K Evo is an even more extreme version of the FXX K track car, boasting increased downforce and other tweaks.
Best cars for new drivers

From microcars to pickups to hybrids, here are the best cars for new drivers

What are the best cars for new drivers? From SUVs to hatchbacks, and even electric cars, here are 10 possibilities.