Playing Forza inspired this gamer to 3D-print a Lamborghini for his son
Lamborghini charges about $400,000 for an Aventador S, so Colorado physicist Sterling Backus decided to make one in his garage for $20,000. Working with his son, he is painstakingly 3D-printing the supercar's body panels and fixing them on a chassis he designed himself. The engine comes from a 2003 Corvette.
The 2019 Geneva Auto Show, where electrification, tech, and performance collide
Automakers are increasingly turning their backs on the traditional auto show, but the Geneva Auto Show remains one of the most significant dates on the calendar. In 2019, performance and tech collided in a spectacular display of creativity, electrification, and connectivity. Here are the highlights from the event.
Kia’s bionic-looking electric concept car packs a 21-screen infotainment system
Kia revealed a concept car named Imagine at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show. The design study is entirely electric, and it intentionally blurs the lines that separate market segments. Time will tell whether it's a design-led concept car built to turn heads at auto shows, or a preview of an upcoming production model.
2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo review
The 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo looks a lot like its predecessor, but the changes turn it into a smarter, sharper, and more focused machine. It boasts a 640-horsepower, 5.2-liter V10 engine, a brand-new infotainment system, and chassis tech developed to read the driver's mind and predict the next move.
What is Uconnect? Here’s everything you need to know about the popular system
Uconnect equips a wide selection of cars, ranging from the Fiat 500 to the Dodge Challenger. Here's everything you need to know about this infotainment system.
2019 Lincoln Continental review
With the 2019 Continental, Lincoln is on a mission to rekindle ties with its glamorous past. The firm's flagship sedan is short on tech, but it's comfortable, spacious, and smooth -- just like a Lincoln should be. And, with the 400-horsepower engine and all-wheel drive, it's seriously quick off the line.
The 2020 Lexus RC F goes on a diet to run faster and hit harder
The Lexus RC F has been one of the heavier cars in its competitive set since its introduction. The Japanese firm's engineers set out to shed weight as they gave the model a mid-cycle update. It keeps its naturally aspirated, 5.0-liter V8 engine but it gains electronic launch control and a Track Edition model.
Muscle cars, trucks, and EVs roared into the subdued 2019 Detroit Auto Show
The 2019 Detroit Auto Show was the quietest edition of the event in recent memory, but that doesn't mean nothing significant happened inside the Cobo Center. From V8-powered, 700-horsepower muscle cars to futuristic electric concepts, here are the new production cars and concepts we saw during the event.
Google and Volvo helped Polestar craft its answer to the Tesla Model 3
Volvo sister company Polestar has introduced the 2, its second model. It's a tall sedan with a fastback-like design that's aimed right at the Tesla Model 3. It comes with a 400-horsepower, all-wheel drive electric powertrain, and its battery pack delivers up to 275 miles of range. Production will begin in China in 2020.
Self-driving, electric, and connected, the cars of CES 2019 hint at the future
Car companies remained surprisingly quiet during CES 2018. But they spoke up in 2019. From EVs you can buy this year to super-futuristic mood-detecting technology, here are the major announcements from the event. Autonomy and electrification reign supreme, but the show put a huge focus on connectivity.
Mercedes-AMG teaches the tech-savvy 2020 CLA 45 how to breathe fire
Mercedes-Benz introduced the second-generation CLA during CES 2019, and it expanded the lineup with a 382-horsepower model called CLA 45. Bigger than before, the design-led member of Mercedes' compact car family receives an A.I.-powered MBUX infotainment system and cutting-edge convenience features.
Audi’s E-Tron GT concept is so close to production we can nearly taste it
Audi has introduced the E-Tron GT concept at the 2018 Los Angeles auto show. It's not a simple design study, though. Pre-production has already started and the concept will spawn the first electric Audi Sport model in 2020. It promises 590 horsepower from two electric motors for high-speed cruising.
2020 Mercedes-AMG GT offers brains and brawn in a sumptuous package
Mercedes-AMG has given the GT range a mid-cycle update that brings minor design tweaks and major tech upgrades. Every GT benefits from a digital instrument cluster and a new infotainment system, while the lineup grows with the addition of a GT R Pro model that blurs the line between street cars and race cars.
2019 Porsche Panamera GTS first drive review
The Porsche Panamera GTS is back for a second generation with more tech features -- including one never seen on a Panamera -- and, controversially, turbos. Digital Trends traveled to the Bahrain International Circuit to find out if the 453-horsepower GTS remains the go-to Panamera variant for driving enthusiasts.
Jeep will sell a limited-edition Gladiator pickup online for one day only
Jeep introduced its long-promised Wrangler-based pickup truck at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Called Gladiator, a heritage-laced name, it was designed to conquer the great outdoors, not the construction site. The first Jeep pickup in nearly 30 years comes with four doors, four-wheel drive, and a removable top.
This glow-in-the-dark, scorpion-skinned Fiat 500 Abarth helps fight cancer
Fiat's Abarth division has teamed up with a Dutch artist to create a one-of-a-kind 500 painted with pieces of scorpion skin. Rest assured that no scorpions were harmed to create this hot hatch; a scorpion molts 16 times in its life. Abarth will auction the car in October 2018 and donate the proceeds to charity.
2019 Volvo V60 first drive review
With the brand-new 2019 V60, Volvo argues the station wagon segment isn't as moribund as most other automakers say it is. The Swedish company goes as far as arguing we're on the cusp of a wagon revival, and the V60 is poised to lead the charge with a sexy design, useful tech features, and an upmarket interior.
From salt flats to sand dunes, adventuring off-grid in Audi’s electric E-Tron
Digital Trends traveled to the Namibian desert to get an early taste of the all-electric 2019 Audi e-tron. We drove prototypes on a variety of terrains, including dunes and a salt pan, to put the 400-horsepower, battery-powered drivetrain to the test. We think it's poised to make a splash in the electric car world.
Honda extends the warranty of select CR-Vs, Civics after finding problem
Consumer Reports reported some Honda CR-Vs and Civics sold in the U.S. have an engine problem which lets gasoline seep into the oil system. The Japanese company has extended the powertrain warranty of over a million cars to reassure owners that they won't need to cover an expensive repair bill down the road.
Volvo wants to build a future in which you can’t wait to commute to work
Volvo's futuristic 360c concept perfectly embodies the changes sweeping across the automotive industry. It's electric, fully autonomous, and connected. It's not production-bound, but the firm hopes its concept will start a meaningful conversation about how self-driving cars will fit into our society.
2019 Lexus UX first drive review
New for 2019, the UX is one of the most important models Lexus has launched since its inception in 1989. It competes in the single most popular segment of the new car market. It attempts to beat Volvo and the Germans by placing a big focus on technology and connectivity. We get behind the wheel to see how it does.
Volvo’s vision for the future puts you in this private first-class transport pod
Volvo unveiled a concept named 360c that shows how we'll be able to travel in the medium-term future. The box-like car is autonomous and electric. It offers a spacious cabin users can configure as a living room, a bedroom, or a meeting room. The Swedish firm says it's an attractive alternative to flying.
2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback first drive review
Audi expanded the RS 5 family with a high-performance sedan named Sportback. It stands out from rivals like the BMW M3 with a shapely fastback-like silhouette. While the previous RS 5 used a V8, the new model surfs the downsizing wave and gets a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6. We put it through its paces in Germany.
14 awesome flying taxis and cars currently in development
Some of the brightest engineers in the world are racing to make science fiction-esque flying taxis a reality. Here are 14 prototypes we're keeping an eye on.
2019 Audi TTS first drive review
Audi celebrated the TT's 20th birthday by updating it inside, outside, and beneath the sheet metal. In our 2019 Audi TTS First Drive Review, we explore the visual changes and travel to the Isle of Man to see the kind of driving experience delivered by the 292-hp engine and the new seven-speed automatic transmission.
Audi MMI Touch Response infotainment review
Infotainment systems come in all shapes and sizes. Audi chose to take its newest software, MMI Touch Response, in a simpler direction by creating an intuitive interface that's smartphone-like to use. We tried the triple-screen set-up in nearly every car it comes standard in to get an idea of what it's like to use.
Volkswagen, Bosch, and Nvidia team up to bring autonomous cars one step closer
The Volkswagen Group of America has teamed up with Bosch, Continental, Nvidia, and Aquantia to form the Networking for Autonomous Vehicles (NAV) Alliance. The partners are pooling their resources and expertise to help make autonomous cars a reality by improving the Ethernet network used to transfer data.
Lamborghini’s electric supercar won’t contain batteries; it will be one
The brightest minds from Lamborghini and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are looking at how to electrify a super sports car. The answer could lie in rechargeable body panels, according to Lamborghini's R&D boss.
Audi’s new Q8 blends tech with performance heritage
Audi has released a brand-new SUV named Q8. As its clearly name implies, the Audi Q8 is positioned a notch above the existing Q7. It's a flagship in tech and performance, not size. Though the two ride on the same platform, the 2019 Q8 offers sportier handling, more tech, and a bolder design than the Q7.
2019 Audi A6 first drive review
This is the 2019 Audi A6, as you've likely guessed given the familiar design. Almost everything under the sheet metal is new. It receives several tech features from the bigger A8, including one of the best infotainment systems in the business, and the cocoon-like interior Audi is known for.
How do you prune a Porsche? Add carbon and cut carpet (but not the glovebox)
With the Weissach package, Porsche is giving 911 GT3 RS buyers the opportunity to order a lighter, more track-focused car. We sat down with Andreas Preuninger, the head of Porsche's GT division, to get insight on the future of weight savings.