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Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system

Automakers are turning your dashboard into a 24-hour digital mall

The popularity of in-car shopping is about to skyrocket. In the 2020s, you'll have dozens of dinner, parking, and customization options at your fingertips.
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The coolest concept cars of all time

The coolest concept cars released preview forward-thinking design trends, new technology, or high-performance engines developed to leave rivals in the dust.
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Why charging speed is as important as range for owners of electric cars

Gauging an EV's usability requires factoring in parameters like its charging time and its charging capacity, not just looking at its maximum driving range.
2021 Cadillac Escalade Super Cruise

Cadillac Super Cruise vs. Tesla Autopilot

Cadillac Super Cruise and Tesla Autopilot are two of the partially automated systems available in 2020. Here's how they're similar, and where they're different.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru’s hard-wearing Crosstrek gets peppier for the 2021 model year

Subaru finally addressed the biggest complaint motorists had about the Crosstrek by adding a bigger, more powerful engine to the range. It delivers 182 hp.
How To Sell A Car

How to sell a car

Selling your car privately is more of a hassle than trading it in, but you'll end the transaction with more cash in your pocket. Here's what you need to know.
Hyundai Nexo

All the hydrogen vehicles available for purchase

If you want to take the plunge into living the hydrogen life, you have a few options for some of the best car makers in the business. Here's a list of them.
Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO The Real Race

Lamborghini is putting race cars in your living room. Hop in and drive one

Lamborghini teamed up with Assetto Corsa to launch a virtual one-make race series named The Real Race. Gamers can hop in the driver's seat starting on May 29.
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The electric 2022 GMC Hummer pickup will be almost a convertible

GMC confirmed the electric Hummer pickup truck it will release in 2021 will get a removable roof. It's scheduled to make its debut online in the coming weeks.
2020 Honda Civic Sedan Touring

2020 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla

From fuel efficiency to performance, the decades-old competition between the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic is fiercer than ever. Here's how they compare.
2021 Volkswagen GTI

How Volkswagen is taking the Golf GTI into the digital age

Volkswagen told Digital Trends how it developed a Golf GTI for the 2020s. It's smarter and more connected, but it still looks and feels like a GTI -- on paper.
Tesla Roadster front view

Tesla delays the $200,000, 250-mph Roadster until late 2021 at the earliest

Tesla planned to introduce the 250-mph, $200,000 Roadster in 2020. Its launch has now been delayed until 2022 at the earliest, according to CEO Elon Musk.
2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD Spyder

Can Amazon Alexa hear you over the Lamborghini Huracán Evo’s 610-hp V10?

Lamborghini packed Amazon Alexa compatibility and a 610-hp, 5.2-liter V10 engine into its Huracan Evo Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder. It's smart and extremely quick.
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The best luxury cars

The luxury car segment is booming in the United States. From Rolls-Royce and Bentley to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, here are the best luxury cars out today.
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Audi’s stylish E-Tron Sportback will teach its other EV new tricks

Audi released technical specifications and pricing for the 2020 E-Tron, its second series-produced electric car. Deliveries will start in the summer of 2020.
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Porsche lets enthusiasts seamlessly add Apple CarPlay to 50-year-old cars

Porsche has a seamless solution for enthusiasts who want to add modern connectivity and tech features, like Apple CarPlay and Navigation, to their classic car.
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BMW and Harman want to bring 5G to your car. It’s harder than you’d think

Harman is helping BMW make in-car 5G a reality, and other carmakers are also investing in the technology. Getting there is more difficult than it might sound.
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Will cheap gas and coronavirus kill electric cars?

Coronavirus-related economic uncertainty and lockdowns will slow the electric car segment's shift towards the mainstream, according to analysts and carmakers.
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Not driving your car as much during lockdown? Follow these tips

Cars are designed to be driven, but there's no need to panic if you can't drive yours on a regular basis due to a lockdown. Here's how to keep it in good shape.
Rivian R1T on a beach

Rivian won’t start delivering its electric pickup truck until 2021

Rivian won't start delivering the R1T and the R1S in 2020 as planned, because it had to stop retooling its factory due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Don’t want to visit a dealership? Buy a car online and have it delivered

Most companies offer an online buying program, though it's sometimes built at the dealer level. Many can deliver a vehicle right to your home or office.
Polestar Precept concept

How electric technology allowed Polestar to create a charismatic sedan

Polestar is taking a tech-first approach to creating an electric luxury car. The Precept concept sheds light on what the company's next models will look like.
BMW autonomous 7 series

Why driverless cars are ugly, and how BMW plans to change that

BMW's design boss Domagoj Dukec highlighted the challenges of designing an autonomous car. Integrating the numerous sensors is far more difficult than it looks.
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Honda will use General Motors technology to build two electric cars

Honda will design a pair of electric cars for the American market using technology developed by General Motors. The models are due out for the 2024 model year.
BMW i Hydrogen Next

Take a peek under the skin of BMW’s upcoming hydrogen-electric SUV

BMW detailed the hydrogen-electric technology it's developing for long-range zero-emissions driving. It will go into production in an experimental X5 in 2022.
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Coronavirus fears are reshaping the way Americans think about transportation

Americans are growing less dependent on ridesharingduring the coronavirus outbreak due to concerns over cleanliness. Owning a car is becoming more appealing.
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The best cars, SUVs, and vans to bug out in a disaster or emergency

In a perfect world, we'd leave cities behind to clear our minds. From vans to EVs, here are the vehicles best suited to a long trip away from civilization.
Polestar 2 production line

Polestar starts production of its Tesla Model 3 rival in China

Polestar has launched production of the 2, an electric fastback sedan aimed at Tesla's Model 3, in China, giving the automotive industry a glimmer of hope.
A red 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

General Motors highlights a socially distant, germ-free way of buying a car

General Motors is highlighting its online sales program, Shop Click Drive, as its target audience changes. It's not just for millennials who hate dealers.
Volkswagen E-Bulli concept

Can a vintage Volkswagen Bus be quick and silent? You bet, if it’s electric

Volkswagen is adding classic vehicles to its electrification offensive. This 1966 Bus packs state-of-the-art electric tech that gives it 124 miles of range.
2021 Hyundai Elantra

Study: Motorists using Apple CarPlay are more distracted than drunk drivers

Researchers concluded using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto while driving is more distracting than driving drunk or high. Reaction times increase by up to 57%.
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The best car movies of all time

Excellent car movies are difficult to find, but there are a handful of titles (like 2019's Ford v Ferrari) that every enthusiast should watch at least once.
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Porsche using 3D printing technology to make custom-tailored seat cushions

Porsche is injecting 3D printing into its manufacturing process by making custom seats for its race cars. The feature will later be offered on production cars.
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2020 Polestar 1 review: All aboard the Scandinavian express

Polestar's first car is a plug-in hybrid GT coupe appropriately named 1. In our full review, we argue this big coupe is smart and surprisingly sharp to drive.