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Porsche 718 Boxster pair

Porsche offers less powerful, less expensive versions of its 718 Boxster and Cayman in China

Porsche plans to release 250-horsepower versions of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman in China, beneath the 300-hp base models sold elsewhere.
Nissan IDS Concept

An anthropologist will help Nissan design self-driving cars

Nissan has anthropologist working at its Silicon Valley research center to help self-driving cars act more like conscientious human drivers.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

Watch the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor give its Fox Racing Shox a workout

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor features enlarged Fox Racing Shox for better performance off road, and a smoother ride on road.
2017 Audi A4

This Audi suspension system uses bumpy roads to generate electricity

Audi is testing a prototype energy-recovering system called "eROT" that uses the motion of the suspension to generate electricity.
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Cruise Automation brings its self-driving Chevy Bolt EVs to Arizona

Cruise Automation is now testing autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars in two locations: San Francisco, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Atieva electric van versus BMW i8 and Dodge Viper

Watch Atieva’s 900-hp electric van smoke a BMW i8 and Dodge Viper

Atieva's electric van is back, and this time it's taking on a BMW i8 and Dodge Viper. Atieva claims the van, nicknamed "Edna" is quicker than ever.
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Man claims Tesla Model X saved his life by driving to hospital on Autopilot

A Tesla Model X on Autopilot helped get a man suffering from a pulmonary embolism to the emergency room.
Nissan solid-oxide fuel-cell vehicle

Nissan unveils a van powered by its new solid-oxide fuel cells

Nissan unveiled a prototype vehicle using its new ethanol-based fuel cells in Brazil. Nissan believes this technology could make fuel cells more practical.
Nissan BladeGlider prototype

Nissan unveils working prototypes of its radical BladeGlider concept in Brazil

The Nissan BladeGlider concept that first appeared at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show has morphed into a pair of working prototypes, which Nissan just unveiled.
2017 Ford Super Duty

First Drive: 2017 Ford Super Duty

BMW 3 Series

EPA approves sales of 2017 BMW diesels after a delay for more testing

The EPA approved 2017 BMW diesel models for sale, although diesels from rival Mercedes are still being held up.
2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai drops its sporty Genesis coupe, plans new luxury model instead

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe will be put out to pasture after the 2016 model year. Its replacement will be a luxury car for the standalone Genesis brand.
Jeep Cherokee

Latest Jeep hack reminds us why we should keep our cars’ software updated

The Jeep hack executed last year by Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek created anxiety about car hacking. Now the two security researchers are back for more.
2017 BMW 30 Jahre M3

BMW’s 30 Jahre is coming to the U.S., but only for 150 well-heeled buyers

The 2017 BMW 30 Jahre M3 commemorates the 1986 launch of the original E30 BMW M3 in Europe. It gets performance upgrades from the M3 Competition Package.
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With Green Commuter, Angelenos can carpool to work in Tesla Model X SUVs

Green Commuter is launching a combination car -haring and vanpool service using the Tesla Model X. The two services are coordinated via an app.
Bugatti Chiron

Bugatti's dynamic duo heads to Monterey Car Week in August

The Bugatti Chiron and Vision Gran Turismo concept will appear together during Monterey Car Week later this month.
Mercedes-Benz Metris Worker

Luxury brand Mercedes' targets commercial market with no-frills Metris Worker van

The Mercedes-Benz Metris Worker is a no-frills version of the Mercedes Metris midsize van. It's aimed at business and fleet customers.
2015 Tesla Model S P85D

Tesla is considering two theories to explain Autopilot-related crash

Tesla discussed two theories on the cause of a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system in a Senate briefing last week.
2017 chevrolet camaro zl1

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will have 650hp, according to leaked order guide

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will have 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, according to a leaked order guide.
Mercedes-Benz Rescue Assist app

Mercedes-Benz's new augmented reality app will aid first responders

The Mercedes-Benz Rescue Assist app uses augmented reality to let first responders see inside vehicles and plot the best way to rescue occupants.
2017 BMW 5 Series optical measurement

Robots will scan every inch of BMW’s next 5 Series for defects

The next BMW 5 Series will benefit from optical measurement technology, which will be used to check for manufacturing defects as BMW starts production.
Lotus Elise Race 250

Lotus’ Elise Race 250 is one seriously focused track machine

The Lotus Elise Race 250 is a version of the Lotus Elise roadster built specifically for racing. A street-legal Elise will return to the U.S. in 2020.
Ford SYNC 3 and Apple CarPlay

All 2017 Ford models are getting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Ford is expanding availability of its Sync 3 infotainment system to all 2017 models, and with it Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2017 Genesis G80

So long Hyundai Genesis, hello 2017 Genesis G80

The 2017 Genesis G80 is the car formerly known as the Hyundai Genesis. It gets a new identity as part of the Genesis luxury brand.
2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road

Toyota’s 2017 4Runner TRD Off-Road can handle anything you throw at it

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road makes the most of the 4Runner's old-school design by enhancing its off-road capabilities.
volkswagen wont renew u s diesel push emblem

Volkswagen will continue to sell diesels, but not in large numbers

Volkswagen won't stop selling diesel cars in the U.S., but will deemphasize them following the "Dieselgate" emissions scandal.
Tesla Model 3

Elon Musk’s second master plan for Tesla is even more ambitious

The next Tesla master plan includes more solar power, more electric vehicles, and shared autonomous electric cars, according to CEO Elon Musk.
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BMW 100: Top 10 cars from the iconic German carmaker

2015 Kia Soul EV

Kia offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for cars new and old

Kia is offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a software update for several cars spanning model years 2014 through 2017.
bentley bentayga fly fishing by mulliner

There’s now a Bentley specifically designed for fly fishing

The Bentley Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner is a special edition of Bentley's new SUV built to do one thing. But will owners actually take it fishing?
harvested agave plants

Ford teams up with Jose Cuervo to make car parts from agave

Ford and Jose Cuervo are looking into using waste from agave plants to make plastic for car parts like wiring harnesses and storage bins.
Gas pump

SUV love killed America’s most ambitious efforts to boost fuel economy

The 54.5-mpg CAFE standard for 2025 is off the table, according to U.S. regulators. Booming SUV sales will make it unachievable, they say.
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Korean electronics giant Samsung seeks stake in Chinese carmaker BYD

Samsung wants to buy a stake in Chinese carmaker BYD as part of a plan to expand further into the automotive realm.
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European authorities take a closer look at Tesla Autopilot

Tesla Autopilot is getting a second look from Dutch regulatory agency RDW, which issued the Model S' roadworthiness certificate for Europe.