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Chevy: New Cruze sedan and hatch will have manual gearbox and diesel engine

Chevrolet has confirmed that the all-new 2017 Cruze hatch and sedan will both be offered with diesel engines and manual or automatic transmissions.
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In 100 years, BMW thinks motorcycles will look like this self-balancing concept

BMW has revealed its Motorrad Vision Next 100 Concept motorcycle The moto design study complements concepts from BMW, Rolls-Royce, and MINI.
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The biggest changes to Audi’s all-new Q5 go beneath the surface

Audi has revealed its second generation Q5 compact crossover at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.
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Passion and performance: Jaguar’s F-Pace and F-Type SVR are a knockout combo

Jaguar invited Digital Trends to experience the F-Pace crossover on road and the F-Type SVR on track for one memorable mash-up of luxury and performance.
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Mazda’s folding-hardtop MX-5 RF begins accepting pre-orders at $33,850

Mazda's folding-hardtop MX-5 RF has been priced from $33,850 for the Launch Edition model. Only 1,000 Launch Edition units will be built.
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Saleen’s otherworldly S7 supercar will be reborn as the 1,000hp S7 LM

Saleen's S7 supercar of the early 2000s will reportedly return as the S7 LM, a 1000-hp, carbon fiber hypercar with only 7 planned production units.
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Mini will kill off the quirky Paceman to make room for the new BMW 5 series

Mini will reportedly kill off the Paceman three-door to make room for the next-generation BMW 5 Series sedan.
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Tesla’s giant battery in SoCal will power 2,500 homes or 1,000 cars a day

Tesla was commissioned to build a giant power storage facility in southern California to power 2,500 homes for a day, or charge 1,000 cars.
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First drive: 2017 Aston Martin DB11

Aston Martin’s DB11 is the first step in the automaker’s brand renaissance, combining modern luxury, distinctive styling, and thrilling performance.
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Dieselgate’s first blood drawn: Volkswagen engineer charged and pleads guilty

A Volkswagen engineer has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges in connection with the company's diesel engine emissions scandal.
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Cadillac wants to teach you how to wrangle 600hp with a free 2-day driver training

Cadillac has announced that 2017 model year ATS-V and CTS-V owners will get a free two-day driver training course at its V-Performance Academy.
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Honda’s 10th-generation Civic sedan starts at $18,640 and achieves 35 combined mpg

Honda has released pricing and fuel economy ratings for its range of 2016 Civic sedans.
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Takata airbag delivery truck explodes, killing one and injuring four

Reuters is reporting that a truck carrying Takata airbag inflators and propellants exploded in Texas earlier this month, killing one and injuring four.
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'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' gets a little promo help from Nissan

Lucasfilm has partnered up with five brands, including Nissan, to promote Rogue One: A Star Wars Story across the galaxy.
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Performance priced right: The 5 best sports cars under $30,000

Sports cars are not a practical buying decision for most people -- they're passion purchases. Here is our list of the five best sports cars under $30,000.
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No steering wheel, no pedals, no driver: Ford's autonomous car is coming in 2021

Ford announced that it will produce a fully autonomous car for ridesharing companies in 2021.
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Guy Martin breaks Triumph land speed record by going 274.2 mph in Rocket Streamliner

Guy Martin has piloted the Rocket Streamliner to a new Triumph land speed record of 274.2 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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We drove across the country with a 900-strong mob of Minis

MINI Takes The States is a cross-country road rally that invites owners from all corners of the U.S. to join in a group effort to raise meals for hungry Americans. The 2016 MTTS event started in Atlanta, Georgia and ended in Palm Springs, California.
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Gotta have a CUV? Take your pick from the 10 best crossovers under $30K

The automotive market is flooded with crossovers these days, so we put together a list of the best models on sale for under $30,000. Here are our favorites.
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Ford’s next Mustang Shelby GT500 will mock Hellcats with 800 horsepower

Rumors are circulating that Ford's next Mustang Shelby GT500 will pack 800 horsepower, outmatching Dodge's Hellcat twins.
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Millennial matchmaker: the 10 best new cars for the connected generation

Many automakers have struggled to understand the needs and wants of Millennial buyers, but these 10 cars were designed with the new generation in mind.
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Ride along in a replica GT40, the ’60s supercar that still drops jaws

Ford’s GT40 race car dominated Le Mans in the 1960s, and now Superformance has given the car new life as a gorgeous, powerful continuation project.
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Infiniti’s sexy new Q60 Coupe will cost $39,855

Infiniti has announced that its 2017 Q60 Coupe will start at $38,950 and feature a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or optional twin-turbo V6.
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Ford, BMW, and JLR to chase Tesla by co-developing EV batteries

Jaguar/Land Rover, Ford, and BMW will co-develop EV batteries for the next generation of vehicles, lowering development costs.
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Ford's latest tech investment is in an autonomous vehicle mapping firm

Ford has announced a major investment in a self-driving startup called Civil Maps, which uses computer maps to create an infrastructure for autonomous cars.
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First drive: 2016 Mazda CX-3

Mazda’s 2016 CX-3 subcompact crossover is both a visually and experientially compelling vehicle for those who crave a few more inches of ground clearance.
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BMW’s ReachNow service is flooding Seattle with cheap, easy transportation

Digital Trends attended the launch of BMW’s ReachNow mobility service in Seattle and experienced first-hand what the automaker has planned for cities across North America. Here’s our take on the all-new program.
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Before it’s ready for Bond, Aston’s DB11 needs to survive Phoenix’s fury

Digital Trends joins Aston Martin’s chief engineer in Arizona to put a DB11 prototype through a series of hot weather tests and to learn the extent of the brand’s pre-production process.
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First drive: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class combines semi-autonomous genius with frugal engineering and driving precision to elevate the midsize luxury sedan class.
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Building An ICON: How Jonathan Ward turns classic beaters into collector marvels

ICON 4x4 produces some of the most beautiful, capable, and unique vehicle restorations on the planet. Digital Trends spent the day with designer, gearhead, and ICON founder Jonathan Ward to get the scoop on his shop’s outlandish process.
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Harley-Davidson introduces its first new pro flat-track bike in 44 years

Harley’s first new pro flat-track bike in 44 years is radically different than its predecessor, the XR750, which debuted in 1972.
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Hyundai silently swoops in on Prius territory with its new Ioniq hybrid and EV

Hyundai has brought along its Ioniq line to the New York Auto Show. The brand's first dedicated hybrid comes in traditional, plug-in, and full-EV styles.
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10 crazy new cars from the NY Auto Show we can’t wait to drive

The 2016 New York Auto Show was filled with big reveals and a few surprises. Here's our roundup of the most earth-rattling vehicles at the show.
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A custom Porsche 993 Turbo goes up in flames at the New York Auto Show

A custom Porsche 993 Turbo caught fire at the 2016 New York Auto Show and the whole incident was caught on video.