Stephen Edelstein

Ford’s GT supercar has a windshield made with Gorilla Glass

The Ford GT supercar features a Gorilla Glass "hybrid" windshield and engine cover, meant to save weight and lower the car's center of gravity.

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December 16, 2015

Nissan's 2016 Titan gets a 5.6-liter gasoline V8 option

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD may have made headlines with its 5.0-liter Cummins diesel V8, but that won't be the only engine available in this new truck.

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December 16, 2015

Kia will test self-driving cars on Nevada's roads

Kia will become the latest automaker to test self-driving cars on public roads. It's now licensed by the state of Nevada to do so.

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December 15, 2015

Claws out: Jaguar joins Formula E

Jaguar will join the Formula E electric-car race series for its third season next year. It hopes the experience will aid its electric-car development.

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December 15, 2015

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Lamborghini won't make a rear-wheel drive Aventador

The Lamborghini Aventador won't get a rear-wheel drive variant like the smaller Huracán, the company's R&D chief says.

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December 14, 2015

Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche sells for $1.76 million at auction

Janis Joplin's 1964 Porsche 356C sold for $1.76 million at an RM Sotheby's auction in New York City. The car famously features a psychedelic mural.

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December 14, 2015

Ford will add 13 new electrified vehicles by 2020

Ford says it will add 13 new electrified vehicles to its global portfolio by 2020, starting with the updated 2017 Focus Electric.

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December 11, 2015

Volkswagen blames 'chain of errors' for diesel scandal

Volkswagen says it completed an internal investigation into the causes behind the ongoing diesel emissions scandal.

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December 11, 2015

McLaren builds the last P1 hybrid supercar

The McLaren P1 production run is officially done. McLaren recently completed the last of the 375 planned cars.

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December 10, 2015

In new Sport 350 form, Lotus’ Exige is leaner and meaner than ever

The Lotus Exige Sport 350 is the latest lightweight sports car from Colin Chapman's firm. It's an evolution of the previous Exige S model.

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December 10, 2015

Volvo XC90 adds Apple CarPlay

The Volvo XC90 is the latest model to get Apple CarPlay. The feature comes as part of a software update released by the Swedish carmaker.

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December 9, 2015

Mercedes' 2017 E-Class will borrow S-Class tech

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class interior will borrow heavily from the larger S-Class, and get some all-new features as well.

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December 9, 2015

BMW’s convertible i8 Spyder may return for CES 2016

The BMW i8 Spyder may return as a second concept for CES in January. BMW never put the original i8 Spyder concept into production.

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December 8, 2015

Hyundai Ioniq confirmed with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric options

The Hyundai Ioniq will target the Toyota Prius and other green cars with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric powertrain options.

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December 8, 2015

German tuner wants to stuff an 800-hp V8 in a BMW i8

A BMW i8 will ditch its plug-in hybrid powertrain in favor of an 800-horsepower V8 in an insane project by German tuner Gabura Racing Technologies.

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December 7, 2015

Volvo's S90 could get a lot sportier with Polestar plug-in hybrid model

The Volvo S90 could morph into a sporty Polestar model soon, possibly with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. A V90 Polestar wagon could happen too.

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December 4, 2015

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Porsche's all-electric Mission E will go into production

The Porsche Mission E electric car will go into production at the end of the decade, Porsche says. It will be Porsche's first production electric car.

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December 4, 2015

Ford adds Siri Eyes Free to over five million vehicles with software update

Ford is the latest carmaker to add Siri Eyes Free voice control. It's releasing the feature in a software update for over five million vehicles.

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December 3, 2015

McLaren’s MP4-X concept can harness the sun and read a driver’s mind

The McLaren MP4-X concept is one idea of what future Formula One cars could look like. McLaren designed it to show off promising new technologies.

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December 3, 2015

Would you buy a Lexus pickup truck? Lexus may build one

Lexus may build a pickup truck based on the Toyota Hilux, although it's not a top priority for the carmaker right now.

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December 2, 2015

Lamborghini's Urus SUV expected to get its own twin-turbo V8

The Lamborghini Urus SUV will get a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 not shared with any other Volkswagen Group product, Lamborghini officials say.

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December 2, 2015

Rest easy, speeders, this Chevy Corvette police car is on a mission of goodwill

A Chevrolet Corvette police car was built to promote Germany's "Tune It! Safe!" campaign for responsible vehicle modification.

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December 1, 2015

Ferrari's FF will get a facelift, keeping its naturally-aspirated V12

The Ferrari FF shooting brake is due for a significant update, but will keep its naturally-aspirated V12, a new report says.

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December 1, 2015

Robots, start your engines: Formula E plans race series for self-driving cars

Formula E is planning a race series for self-driving cars called "Roborace" to augment its electric-car races.

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November 30, 2015

Audi’s 2016 R18 hybrid is ready to take on Porsche

The 2016 Audi R18 debuted at the Audi Sport Finale event in Munich. It will contest the 24 Hours of Le Mans and World Endurance Championship next year.

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November 30, 2015

Volkswagen submits proposal for diesel-car fix

Volkswagen submitted a proposed fix for diesel cars equipped with "defeat device" software to the U.S. EPA and California Air Resources Board.

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November 25, 2015

Volvo’s in-car delivery service brings a whole new meaning to ‘living in your car’

Volvo is offering in-car delivery of certain products ordered online to customers in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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November 25, 2015

Germany investigates Volkswagen for tax evasion related to CO2 understatement

Volkswagen is under investigation for tax evasion in Germany, relating to understatements of CO2 emissions the company recently admitted to.

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November 24, 2015

The Rezvani Beast X wrings an ungodly 700 horsepower from a 2-liter four-cylinder

The Rezvani Beast X is a new, 700-horsepower version of the already-extreme Rezvani Beast sports car.

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November 24, 2015

Cadillac’s next new model may be a small crossover called the XT4

Cadillac will follow its 2017 XT5 with a smaller crossover, possibly called XT4, in 2018. Additional Cadillac crossovers may follow that one.

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November 23, 2015

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Will the production version of Chevy’s Bolt EV debut at CES?

The Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car could debut in production form at CES in January, according to a new report. Production could start in late 2016.

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November 23, 2015

10 of the most exciting cars from the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show

The 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show featured a wide variety of production and concept cars, from economical compacts to exotic sports cars.

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November 20, 2015

Audi says electric cars will comprise a quarter of its US sales by 2025

Audi says that by 2025, electric cars will account for 25 percent of its U.S. sales. That likely includes both all-electric cars and plug-in hybrids.

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November 20, 2015

Volvo wants to take car buying virtual with Microsoft’s HoloLens

Volvo is partnering with Microsoft on multiple projects, including the use of HoloLens "mixed-reality" tech in dealerships.

Cars News

November 20, 2015

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