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2019 audi e tron earns iihs top safety pick

2019 Audi E-Tron is the first electric car to earn top IIHS safety rating

The 2019 Audi E-Tron is the first electric car to earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating. But the IIHS hasn't tested the Audi's two main rivals -- the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X. Audi can at least promote the E-Tron's high score in relation to gasoline SUVs.
2020 honda civic hatchback specs and pricing

2020 Honda Civic hatchback keeps the manual-transmission faith

The 2020 Honda Civic hatchback was treated to a subtle exterior facelift. Honda also expanded the availability of both the manual transmission and 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Honda recently made similar changes to the Civic sedan and coupe.
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This 717-horsepower Dodge Charger is the ultimate family sedan

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat gets a 10-horsepower boost, but only for a limited-edition model. The special Charger commemorates the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona -- one of the wildest American muscle cars. Dodge will build just 501 cars, matching the production run of the original Daytona.
Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro concept

Chevrolet’s one-of-a-kind electric Camaro drag racer is now for sale

The Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro concept unveiled in 2019 is an all-electric drag racer that points toward a future of zero-emission performance. The 700-horsepower eCOPO can run the quarter mile in under 10 seconds, according to Chevy. The concept is a one-off model, and it's headed to auction in August 2019.
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2020 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series is a ready-made collectible

Six-figure luxury coupes aren't exactly a common sight on the road, but the 2020 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series will be among the rarest of the rare. Just 100 of these green machines will be sold in the United States. This is the second model year that Lexus has offered an Inspiration Series LC.
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Bentley EXP 100 GT concept gets its own augmented-reality app

The Bentley EXP 100 GT is a forward-looking concept car, so it seems fitting that it gets its own augmented-reality app, letting users take in the car's design virtually. Bentley dealers will let potential customers view a full-scale virtual model of the one-off concept car.
2020 ford shelby mustang gt350r performance and specs

The 2020 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R remains hilariously hardcore

The GT500 may be the new kid in town, but the Shelby GT350R offers the purest driving experience of any Mustang. The hardcore model borrows some tricks from the GT500 for 2020, Ford claims. Ford will also continue to sell the base GT350 Mustang, which makes more concessions to usability.
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.
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GM’s Cruise autonomous car unit teams up with Humanmade on job training

General Motors' Cruise self-driving car division is based in San Francisco, where the tech industry has created some unfortunate economic side effects. Cruise and Humanmade hope to address that imbalance. Cruise is supporting Humanmade's makerspace and job training programs.
2019 hyundai nexo iihs crash test ratings

Hyundai Nexo is the first fuel-cell vehicle crash-tested by the IIHS

The 2019 Hyundai Nexo earned a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It's the organization's highest rating. The Nexo is the first hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle to be tested by the IIHS, providing important information for buyers. Hyundai volunteered the SUV for testing.
porsche taycan electric car prototype goes 0 124 mph 26 times in a row acceleration testing

Porsche staged 26 acceleration tests in a row to prove the Taycan could take it

The Porsche Taycan can accelerate from 0 to 124 mph and back to 0 in under 10 seconds -- repeatedly. Porsche performed 26 back-to-back runs to make sure the Taycan was consistently quick. Porsche attributes that consistency to the battery pack's thermal-management system.
2020 nissan maxima pricing and specs

2020 Nissan Maxima gets more standard safety tech, keeps V6 grunt

The 2020 Nissan Maxima gets the Nissan Safety Shield 360 bundle of driver aids as standard equipment, but the 300-horsepower sedan remains largely unchanged aside from reshuffled feature content. Pricing for the 2020 Nissan Maxima starts at $35,145. The 2020 Maxima is on sale now.
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Aluminum-carbon nanotubes could replace copper wiring in cars, report says

The average car features up to 60 pounds of copper wiring, but researchers are looking to reduce some of that weight. Combing aluminum with carbon nanotubes could be the solution, those researchers believe. The nanotubes reportedly add strength and conductivity to lightweight aluminum.
2020 Buick Encore GX

2020 Buick Encore GX will rely on turbocharged three-cylinder power

The 2020 Buick Encore GX will slot between the standard Encore and the Envision in Buick's lineup. Buick is keeping most other details under wraps until closer to the Encore GX's 2020 launch, but a leaked order guide has revealed the GX will be offered with three-cylinder engines.
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Waymo found inspiration in airports for its Arizona self-driving car hub

When it decided to set up a self-driving car maintenance hub in Arizona, Waymo looked at how airports are run in order to make it work. The company also partnered with a large dealership chain to keep its autonomous test fleet on the road. Waymo has over 400 cars at the hub.
2020 karma revero gt 3d audio system details

This Karma Revero plug-in hybrid’s audio system took more than 2 years to design

German audio company Sennheiser created a one-off 3D surround sound system for a 2020 Karma Revero GT plug-in hybrid. But it took a long time -- two years -- for engineers to get it right, according to the company. The Karma Revero GT is a heavily updated version of the Fisker Karma.
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Avis is testing A.I. tech that scans your rental car for damage

Avis Budget Group is running a pilot program for automated vehicle inspections. The system being tested uses CCTV cameras to scan vehicles, and A.I. to review the images for damage and potential maintenance issues. Avis is working with U.K.-based Ravin on the pilot program.
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Nissan and EVgo adding another 200 fast-charging stations for electric cars

Nissan and EVgo are teaming up once again to make life more convenient for drivers of electric cars. The two companies plan to install 200 new DC fast-charging stations across the United States. The stations will be compatible with electric cars from multiple automakers.
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Running on rubbish: Automakers eye using eggshells, tomato skins in car parts

Researchers are sifting through garbage to find sustainable alternatives to the materials used in car parts. Tomato skins and eggshells could replace environment-damaging carbon black in rubber parts, according to a new report. As car powertrains get greener, car parts will have to keep up.
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Why Ford chose a dual-clutch transmission for the Shelby GT500 Mustang

The 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang can accelerate from zero to 100 mph and back to zero again in 10.6 seconds, and that's partly down to the Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, according to Ford. Here's how that gearbox makes the most powerful Ford road car ever go.
hyundai sonata hybrid solar roof

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets a solar roof to help recharge its battery pack

The latest Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will get a solar roof that helps recharge its battery pack. While the new Sonata Hybrid will be sold in the United States, Hyundai hasn't yet discussed plans to offer the solar roof here. Hyundai isn't the first automaker to offer solar charging.
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?
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT

2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line review

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line doesn’t reinvent the hatchback game, but plays it well. Boasting suspension upgrades and a 201-hp turbocharged engine, it’s an entertaining daily driver. The N-Line treatment is one step below Hyundai’s full-bore N models.
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This $5,600 kit can give old diesel cars an all-electric makeover

A French startup has developed a kit that retrofits older cars with electric powertrains. The startup hopes to perform up to 4,000 electric conversions a year, but so far it's only focusing on the European market. The kit is billed as being cheaper than buying a new electric car.
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Watch the Red Cross put the new Land Rover Defender to the test in Dubai

Ahead of its public unveiling, the new Land Rover Defender spent some time undergoing desert testing in the hands of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Land Rover Defender is one of the most respected off-road nameplates in history.
indycar racing to add hybrid powertrain in 2022

IndyCar will start using 900-horsepower hybrid powertrains in 2022

IndyCar, the race series built around the legendary Indianapolis 500, will start using hybrid powertrains in 2022. However, they will only have a limited amount of electric assist. Chevrolet and Honda have signed on to continue supplying engines under the new hybrid rules.
2020 Nissan Versa

2020 Nissan Versa sedan redesign brings significant price bump

The 2020 Nissan Versa sedan aims to deliver more style and tech than its forgettable predecessor did. Its restyled exterior borrows the look of the larger Altima sedan. But will the new Versa be more than just a pretty face? The 2020 Nissan Versa starts at $15,625
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Electrify America will build a robotic charging facility for self-driving cars

Electrify America and charging company Stable Auto will build a pilot site in San Francisco to test charging technology for self-driving cars. Robotic arms will connect charging cables to cars. If things work out, Electrify America could scale up the technology to other charging sites.
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Ford’s latest acquisition will help boost the development of self-driving cars

Ford has acquired Michigan-based software and robotics company Quantum Signal to help continue development of self-driving cars. Quantum Signal's experience with simulation will help in this area, according to Ford. The first production Ford self-driving car is expected to arrive in 2021.
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Colorado will adopt California’s zero-emission vehicle mandate to boost EV sales

Colorado will implement California's zero-emission vehicle mandate, which requires automakers to sell certain amounts of electric cars, plug-in hybrids, or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, for the 2023 model year. Automakers will also be able to get credits that can be applied toward the Colorado targets.
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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first drive review

The 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is a jack of all trades. It can silently cruise through city centers on electric power, keep occupants comfortable on highway slogs, or attack corners like a sports car. It’s a welcome addition to the redesigned third-generation Porsche Cayenne lineup.
2020 Cadillac XT6

2020 Cadillac XT6 first drive review

The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is a belated entry into a very popular market segment. While it appeals to broader audience than Cadillac’s sports sedans, the XT6 also feels like a placeholder. The new Cadillac has plenty of tech and interior space, but its parts never add up to a convincing whole.
nissan rogue hybrid discontinued for 2020 model year 2019

Nissan Rogue Hybrid discontinued amid slow sales, but rival models remain

The Nissan Rogue Hybrid seemed like a good idea when it was introduced for the 2017 model year, but the hybrid version of the popular Nissan Rogue crossover is about to be discontinued. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid will remain, though, and a new Ford Escape Hybrid is on the way.
chevrolet corvette c8 convertible and c8r race car confirmed in new video teaser screenshot

Convertible, race car versions of 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray coming this fall

A new Chevrolet Corvette convertible and race car are on the way. These variants of the mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray will be unveiled this fall, Chevy confirmed with a short teaser video. Details on both new Corvette models are scarce, however.