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Rinspeed Oasis concept

Rinspeed calls its tiny, two-seater Oasis concept an automotive companion

The Rinspeed Oasis is an autonomous concept car that will debut at CES in January. It demonstrates new ideas for car design built around sharing.
Toyota Land Speed Cruiser

Toyota’s Land Speed Cruiser is a 2,000-horsepower monster

The Toyota Land Speed Cruiser is a 220-mph tuned version of the Land Cruiser SUV, built for SEMA 2016.
Rinspeed Oasis concept

Rinspeed wanted to make its latest concept car a literal urban oasis

The Rinspeed Oasis concept appearing at CES 2017 and the 2017 Detroit Auto Show is an autonomous mini apartment on wheels.
Aston Martin AM-RB 001

Aston Martin brings in more big names for its upcoming supercar

Aston Martin's AM-RB 001 supercar won't just be a collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing. Other big names are involved, too.
Nio Eve concept

Nio’s autonomous Eve electric SUV concept has Faraday Future fuming

The Nio Eve concept previews a fully autonomous electric SUV the Chinese startup plans to launch in the U.S. in 2020.
Lotus Elise Sprint 220

Lotus somehow found 90 pounds to cut from its flyweight Elise

The Lotus Elise Sprint is a new version of Lotus' flyweight Elise sports car that sheds even more pounds for even better performance.
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes’ 2018 S-Class throttles cutting-edge tech for a phenomenal flagship series

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuts this week at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. It features more driver-assist tech and upgraded powertrains.
Lucid Air Alpha Speed Car

The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan is faster than a Ferarri

A Lucid Air prototype reached a top speed of 235 mph on an Ohio test track. The luxury electric car goes into production in 2019.
2018 Ford Mustang

Your neighbors will love the Ford 2018 Mustang, thanks to this exhaust silencer

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT features a programmable exhaust mode that keeps the car from offending the driver's neighbors.
2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e

Land Rover continues its electrification push with a Range Rover plug-in hybrid

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e plug-in hybrid is the latest step in Land Rover's plan to electrify its entire lineup.
2019 Chevrolet Malibu

Unlike rival Ford, General Motors will keep its sedans (for now, at least)

As rival Ford prepares to hack apart its U.S. car lineup, General Motors will stick with sedans for now. But the future of GM's car lineup remains uncertain as SUV sales remain high. GM will only continue building and selling sedans as long as it doesn't need to invest much in them.
Byton K-Byte concept

Chinese startup aims to set design direction for autonomous cars

The Byton K-Byte concept debuts at CES Asia in Shanghai as the second concept vehicle from the Chinese electric-car startup. Like Byton's first concept, now dubbed M-Byte, the K-Byte emphasizes connectivity and autonomous driving. The company plans to launch a production version in 2021.
self-driving law

Want to build self-driving cars? The University of Toronto will teach you how

The University of Toronto and online-education company Coursera are offering a specialization program in self-driving cars. The series of courses provides an overview. Despite the explosion of interest in self-driving cars, relatively little attention has been paid to training people to work on them.
2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD review: Cool tech

The 2020 Toyota Highlander crossover is fresh off a redesign, boasting a new face, 295-horsepower V6 engine, and available 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.
How to rotate your tires

How to rotate your tires, and why it’s important

Rotating your tires is an important and often overlooked part of car maintenance. Instead of paying a shop, read our guide and swap your wheels around at home.
2022 GMC Hummer EV teaser

GMC Hummer EV teased again as reveal date moves to fall

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck will make its public debut this fall, but production isn't scheduled to start until 2021 at a Detroit factory.
2020 Subaru Outback

Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Outback

See how the all-wheel-drive Subaru Crosstrek hatchback and Subaru Outback station wagon compare. From gas mileage to safety ratings, we've got it all covered.
2021 Ford Bronco family

After two decades, the Ford Bronco returns with plenty of tech for the trail

The 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport mark the return of Ford's original SUV nameplate. The Bronco models aim to take on Jeep with tough new tech.
2021 Ford Bronco teaser

How to watch today’s livestream of the 2021 Ford Bronco reveal online

The 2021 Ford Bronco is one of the biggest car launches of the year. Here's how to watch the livestream reveal of the first new Ford Bronco SUV since 1996.
1966 Ford Bronco

Bone up on the history of the Ford Bronco ahead of the new model’s reveal

The 2021 Ford Bronco marks the return of one of the greatest names in off-roading after 24 years away. For now, check out the history of the Ford Bronco.
A 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime in a park-like setting.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE review: A new normal

The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is a new plug-in hybrid version of Toyota's best-selling vehicle. The RAV4 Prime is a step up in both efficiency and performance.
2020 Subaru Outback

2020 Subaru Outback Touring XT review: Tons of tech

The 2020 Subaru Outback keeps its all-wheel drive traction and spacious interior, but adds an available 260hp turbocharged engine and 11.6-inch touchscreen.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SVAutbiography Dynamic Edition

2020 Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition review: V8 power

The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar gains a special SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition model with a 550-horsepower V8. Does that move the needle for this SUV?
Lucid Air electric car

Lucid Motors CEO gives us the details on the 400-mile Air electric car

Scheduled to start pre-production in late 2020, the Lucid Air electric car is aiming for 400 miles of real-world range. Here's how Lucid plans to achieve that.
2020 toyota supra review

2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium review: King returns

The 2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium may wear one of the most iconic names in Japanese sports car history, but you can thank BMW for this car's resurrection.
A silver 2020 Mini Cooper SE.

2020 Mini Cooper SE review: It’s electric

The 2020 Mini Cooper SE hatchback competes not only with other electric cars, but with the gas Mini Cooper S it's based on. Is going electric the right move?
2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR review

2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR first drive review: Row your own

The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR brings a manual transmission back to Aston's lineup. While automated gearboxes are proliferating in sports cars, the Vantage reminds us of the joys of self shifting. Aston Martin Vantage AMR production is limited to 200 units, but the manual will be available after that.
2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid first drive review

2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid first drive review

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the most powerful Porsche Cayenne SUV model you can buy. It’s also a plug-in hybrid. It arrives in the United States in calendar year 2020, a few months after the V6-engine Cayenne E-Hybrid.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

2020 Corvette Stingray first drive review: Born to dance

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a tech-packed reinvention of a classic sports car that elevates Corvette to a true supercar.
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2020 Bentley Continental GT convertible first drive review

The redesigned 2020 Bentley Continental GT convertible packs more power, updated tech features, and one of the nicest interiors money can buy. The Bentley measures up well to rivals from Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz. But what else do you expect in a luxury convertible with a base price of $236,100?
The 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition.

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition review: Cheap thrills

The 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition, the latest version of Toyota's small affordable sports car, focuses on driving fun -- and ignores just about everything else.
2020 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD

2020 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD review: Comfy chair

The Lexus LS has never been considered the most fun luxury car, but the 2020 model changes that with a punchy turbocharged V6 and well-tuned F Sport suspension.
2020 Nissan Versa

2020 Nissan Versa first drive review

The 2020 Nissan Versa sedan trades the previous generation’s boring exterior and basic features for a more extroverted new look and a ton more tech. Will that be enough to win buyers away from the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Toyota Yaris?
2020 mercedes benz glb review 250

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB first drive review: Giving you space

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB isn't the first compact Mercedes model, but it may be the one that makes the most sense. The GLB combines real practicality with impressive refinement and tech. It shares a basic platform and tech with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, CLA, and GLA models.