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Nissan Qashqai

Nissan may import its European-market Qashqai SUV to the U.S.

The Nissan Qashqai crossover is a popular model in Europe, but it may also make its way to the U.S., slotting beneath the Rogue in Nissan's lineup.
Infiniti QX50 concept

Infiniti’s QX50 concept previews upcoming SUV, driver-assist tech

The Infiniti QX50 concept previews the Nissan luxury brand's next SUV, as well as driver-assist tech that will be applied to future models.
Subaru BRZ STI Sport concept

Subaru’s BRZ STI Sport concept gets a more aggressive look for Tokyo debut

The Subaru BRZ STI Sport concept will debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon, previewing a possible new permutation of Subaru's small sports car.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S

VW’s GTI Clubsport S beat its own Nurburgring lap record

The Volkswagen GTI Clubsport S broke its own Nurburgring lap record, beating the previous time by about 2.0 seconds.
Second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous prototype

Ford gave its autonomous Fusion Hybrid better eyes, and a bigger brain

Ford is launching a second-generation version of its Fusion Hybrid autonomous test vehicle. The new models will feature upgraded sensors and computers.
Corvette Z06

Chevy’s Corvette may get a more modern engine, dubbed ‘LT5’

The Chevrolet Corvette may get a new engine radically different from anything used in the current car. Called "LT5," it may arrive in 2018.

Judge tells VW diesel owners seeking buybacks not to strip parts off cars

Volkswagen diesel owners shouldn't strip parts off their cars before attempting to sell them back to VW, the judge overseeing the diesel case said.
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Volkswagen’s updated Golf R gets a power boost and subtle styling tweaks

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R will have more power, plus some of the styling and tech updates previously announced for the rest of the Golf lineup.
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Tesla tops Consumer Reports’ annual owner satisfaction survey

Tesla topped Consumer Reports' Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey, beating Porsche, Audi, and Subaru by a comfortable margin.
Ken Block Ford F-150 Raptor screenshot

Stunt driver Ken Block takes Ford's Raptor truck for a spin in the snow

Ken Block put the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor through its paces on snowy terrain. Ford is now taking orders for the long-awaited performance truck.
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

Honda may be next to test Waymo autonomous-driving tech in its cars

Honda and Waymo recently began discussions about a partnership that would see Waymo's tech tested in Honda cars.
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Volkswagen agrees on buybacks and modifications for 3.0-liter diesels

Volkswagen reached a deal with regulators on 83,000 3.0-liter diesel vehicles that don't comply with emissions standards.
2018 Chevrolet Traverse teaser

Chevy’s Traverse family hauler is getting a much-needed redesign

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse three-row SUV will debut next month at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Chevrolet promises updated styling and a roomy interior.
2018 Honda Odyssey

Can a minivan be cool? Honda’s 2018 Odyssey will try to pull it off

The 2018 Honda Odyssey will debut next month at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. It's the fifth generation of Honda's U.S.-market minivan.
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Development plans may endanger Top Gear's test track

The Top Gear test track may become the site of a housing development. Local government approved plans to convert the site into housing.
Ford GT Job 1

Ford GT deliveries finally begin, nearly two years after its unveiling

Ford GT production is underway at Multimatic in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Ford will build 500 cars for the first two model years, priced at over $400,000.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan Waymo Self-driving Test Fleet

Like a dad giving up his Camaro, Waymo killed its pod cars for self-driving vans

Waymo took delivery of 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivans for conversion into prototype autonomous vehicles.
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Samsung wants in on car electronics and is willing to pay $8 billion for Harman

Samsung will acquire Harman for around $8 billion. The South Korean electronics giant is mostly interested in the company's automotive business.
Audi and Porsche at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans

Porsche says goodbye to racing rival Audi

Porsche gave fellow Volkswagen Group brand and racing rival Audi a sendoff as the German automaker exits endurance racing after 18 years.
McLaren 10,000th car

McLaren builds its 10,000th car in a factory that didn't exist six years ago

McLaren recently built its 10,000th car, a 570S coupe. The company has only been a volume manufacturer for five years.
Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 versus Iron Knight

Volvo pits its Iron Knight race truck against S60 Polestar TC1 race car

Volvo Trucks pitted its 2,400-horsepower Iron Knight race truck against a World Touring Car Championship S60 Polestar TC1.
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Elon Musk will ‘take action’ against inconsiderate Tesla Supercharger users

Tesla owners are leaving their cars parked too long at the company's Supercharger stations, something Elon Musk says he will address.
Aston Martin St. Athan

Aston Martin's new Welsh factory will build its first-ever SUV

Aston Martin is ready to begin construction of a new factory in Wales, which will build the iconic British automaker's first-ever SUV.
Kia sports car teaser

Kia’s next car will be unveiled at Detroit Auto Show, and will be its quickest ever

Kia says the sports car it will unveil at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show is its quickest production model ever.
Ferrari J50

Ferrari transformed its 488 Spider into this stunning special edition

The Ferrari J50 is a special edition built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan. It's based on the 488 Spider.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Chrysler may unveil an all-electric version of its Pacifica minivan at CES

An all-electric version of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan will debut at CES 2017, according to a new report.
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R

Mercedes-AMG's GT R blitzes the Nurburgring

The Mercedes-AMG GT R set a Nurburging lap time of 7:10.92, putting it in the company of some very elite supercars.
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti

Alfa Romeo's 2017 Giulia sports sedan starts at $38,990

The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia will start at $38,990, while the top Giulia Quadrifoglio performance model will start at $73,595.
Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors’ electric car coming later this month, could have 1,000hp

Lucid Motors will unveil its electric car later this month, and a new report claims it will come standard with 1,000 horsepower and a 100-kWh battery pack.
Faraday Future

Faraday Future's electric car peeks out of the shadows

Faraday Future released two more teaser images of the electric car it plans to unveil at CES 2017, giving a clearer indication of its design.
Rinspeed Oasis concept

Rinspeed wanted to make its latest concept car a literal urban oasis

The Rinspeed Oasis concept appearing at CES 2017 and the 2017 Detroit Auto Show is an autonomous mini apartment on wheels.
Infiniti Q60 in Cuba

This Infiniti Q60 is the first car brought from the U.S. to Cuba in 58 years

Infiniti brought one of its Q60 coupes to Cuba. The Japanese luxury brand claims it is the first U.S.-spec car to be registered there in 58 years.
Dodge Charger NASCAR

After a four-year absence, is it time for Dodge to return to NASCAR?

Dodge may return to NASCAR after a four-year absence, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said in a recent interview.
Audi Q2 deep learning concept

This Audi showed off its self-parking capability at a Barcelona event

Audi demonstrated how machine learning could be used in self-driving cars with a model vehicle at the NIPS conference in Barcelona.