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2020 Ford Explorer digital instrument cluster

Ford wants the 2020 Explorer to be a place for drivers to digitally detox

The 2020 Ford Explorer gets a "mindful mode" for its 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, stripping away all information except the speed and fuel readouts. Ford believes this will help improve drivers' state of mind. The 2020 Ford Explorer goes on sale this summer.
2016 Tesla Model S P100D

Tesla ends scheduled servicing because electric cars need less maintenance

Tesla will longer offer scheduled maintenance plans, switching to an "as needed" model. This reflects the fact that electric cars need less regular maintenance than gasoline or diesel cars. Tesla is undertaking many policy changes as it looks to increase profitability while launching more vehicles.
2019 Nissan Leaf e+

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi group uses Microsoft cloud platform for connected cars

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is launching a new cloud platform for its cars. Based on Microsoft Azure, the Alliance Intelligent Cloud will enable features like connected services and over-the-air updates. The first cars to get it will be the Nissan Leaf and Renault Clio.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe teaser

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe teased way ahead of its November debut

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is coming to the United States, eventually. The new compact BMW won't be unveiled until the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Unlike the 2 Series coupe and convertible, the Gran Coupe will be based on a front-wheel drive platform instead of rear-wheel drive.
2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country review

Volvo wants to use speed limiters, in-car cameras, and data to reduce crashes

Volvo believes new tech is the best way to improve car safety. The Swedish automaker will let owners set speed limits when loaning out their cars, install cameras to monitor drivers, and use data to design better safety features. Volvo previously said it would limit all cars to 112 mph.
Land Rover Discovery Mobile Malaria Project

This modified Land Rover Discovery is heading to Africa to help fight malaria

A Land Rover Discovery will be used by the Mobile Malaria Project for a nearly 4,000-mile trek across Africa to study malaria. The SUV is equipped with a mobile gene-sequencing laboratory, as well as everything necessary for serious off-roading. Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations division did the work.
2019 BMW X7

2019 BMW X7 first drive review

The 2019 BMW X7 is the German automaker’s long-overdue entry into the full-size luxury SUV segment. It's bigger than any BMW SUV to date. Packing three rows of seats and plenty of driver-assist tech, can the new X7 take on the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Land Rover Range Rover? And is this massive family hauler a true BMW?
Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe

Bentley’s 542-horsepower Continental GT V8 is the best kind of downsizing

The Bentley Continental GT V8 has fewer cylinders than its W12 sibling, but Bentley expects it to offer better gas mileage and more agile handling. The V8's top speed of 198 mph is also pretty darn fast. Bentley will launch the Continental GT V8 in the U.S. first, followed by other markets.
Audi Traffic Light System

Audi’s traffic light information system shows the challenges facing V2X tech

Audi’s traffic light information system is among the first commercial applications of potentially game-changing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. Based on a real-world experience of the system, which predicts when traffic lights will change, it looks like the technology is still a work in progress.
Aston Martin Rapide E prototype

James Bond may ditch his V12 Aston Martin for electric power, report says

James Bond may take the wheel of an electric car in the next 007 movie, reports British newspaper The Sun. The car in question would be the Aston Martin Rapide E, the British automaker's first all-electric model. The association between James Bond and Aston Martin goes back to 1964.
2014 Dodge Avenger R/T

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to recall 860K U.S. vehicles over emissions issues

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will recall 862,520 cars in the United States because they don't meet emissions standards, the EPA has announced. The affected vehicles span model years 2011 to 2016. Owners can continue driving their cars until they are notified to bring them into an FCA dealership for a fix.
Nissan Invisible-to-Visible technology concept

Nissan uses 5G to test tech that lets motorists summon in-car 3D avatars

At CES 2019, Nissan demonstrated technology meant to merge the real world with a virtual one called the Metaverse. The Japanese automaker believes future cars could use this invisible-to-visible tech to provide drivers with relevant information. 5G allows Nissan to test the tech, but it's just experimental right now.
2020 Ford Explorer hybrid

The 2020 Ford Explorer fights flat tires with self-sealing tech from Michelin

The 2020 Ford Explorer will be the first SUV equipped with Michelin Selfseal tires, which Ford and Michelin claim can seal 90 percent of tread puncture up to a quarter of an inch in diameter. The 2020 Ford Explorer goes on sale this summer, with the Selfseal tires available on higher trim levels.
Karma Automotive and Pininfarina teaser

Boutique carmaker Karma Automotive, legendary design firm Pininfarina team up

Karma Automotive is partnering with legendary Italian design firm Pininfarina on future luxury cars. The first product of that partnership will be a concept car set to be unveiled at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. Karma Automotive was built from the remains of bankrupt Fisker Automotive.
Porsche Mission E concept

Porsche says it has collected more than 20K deposits for its Taycan electric car

The Porsche Taycan electric car is attracting substantial interest from customers. Porsche claims more than 20,000 people have put down four-figure deposits for the car, which goes on sale later this year. Porsche Taycan production will be doubled to meet this robust demand.
2020 Cadillac XT6

2020 XT6 three-row crossover is a Cadillac for families

Debuting at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the 2020 Cadillac XT6 crossover launches General Motors' luxury brand into territory already dominated by the likes of Acura, Infiniti, and Lexus. The XT6 is part of Cadillac's ongoing effort to change course from sedans to utility vehicles.
Nissan and HaptX VR

Nissan designers use HaptX VR gloves to shape future cars

New car designs usually start out as clay before becoming metal, but designers are now swapping clay for pixels. Nissan is using virtual reality gloves from HaptX that give designers a tactile feel of virtual models. HaptX claims its tech could massively streamline the design process.
2019 Mitsubishi Engelberg concept

Out of gas? Mitsubishi’s Engelberg Tourer concept can recharge with solar panels

The Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer concept is a plug-in hybrid that comes with a set of solar panels for recharging its onboard battery pack. It can also serve as an emergency energy source during power outages. But like many Mitsubishi concepts, it's unlikely that the Engelberg Tourer will see production.
2019 Jeep Renegade PHEV

Jeep’s smallest SUVs go the plug-in hybrid route for more efficient off-roading

The Jeep Renegade and Compass get plug-in hybrid powertrains for the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Jeep claims this will not only improve gas mileage, but also make the pint-sized SUVs perform better off-road. Jeep previously discussed plans for a plug-in hybrid Wrangler as well.
2019 Subaru Viziv concept

Subaru’s latest Viziv concept car is pumped full of adrenaline

The Subaru VIZIV Adrenaline is the seventh member of the Japanese automaker's family of VIZIV concept cars. It debuts at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, with design features that will influence future Subaru models. Subaru is transitioning to a new design language dubbed simply "Bolder."
Alfa Romeo Tonale concept

Alfa Romeo Tonale concept is a plug-in hybrid, Italian style

Debuting at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo Tonale concept previews an upcoming plug-in hybrid crossover from the Italian automaker. It will be Alfa's first-ever plug-in hybrid model. The Tonale is smaller than the current Stelvio, but shares a familial resemblance to other Alfa Romeo models.
Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow

Mercedes-Benz hopes to repeat its Formula One success in all-electric Formula E

Mercedes-Benz will unveil its first all-electric race car at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The EQ Silver Arrow 01 will race in Formula E against cars fielded by Audi, BMW, Jaguar, and Nissan. Mercedes-Benz will enter Formula E in the 2019-2020 season, which kicks offer later this year.
2019 Volvo S60

Volvo to impose a 112-mph speed limit on its cars in the name of safety

Beginning in 2020, all new Volvo cars will be limited to a maximum speed of 112 mph. While other automakers have used speed limiters before, Volvo is the first to do so specifically to promote safety. Volvo may also use geofencing to limit speeds around schools and hospitals in the future.
Audi R8 V10 Decennium

Audi R8 V10 Decennium celebrates 10 years of 10-cylinder power

The Audi R8 V10 Decennium celebrates 10 years of V10 engines in Audi's supercar. Limited to just 222 units worldwide, it features model-specific styling elements and the most powerful version of Audi's 5.2-liter V10. The R8 V10 Decennium debuts at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
Updated Kia Niro debuting at 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Kia Niro hybrid and Niro plug-in hybrid get face-lift, infotainment upgrade

The Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models debut a handful of updates at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, including upgraded infotainment systems and styling cues from the new Niro EV model. U.S.-spec versions are likely to get the same updates as the European-market models shown in Geneva.
2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder

2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder revealed ahead of 2019 Geneva Motor Show

The 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder gets the same suite of tech features and 640-horsepower V10 engine as the recently launched Huracán Evo coupe. The Spyder will make its public debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in March, and deliveries are scheduled to begin later this year.
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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?
BMW and Daimler mobility joint venture

Archrivals BMW and Daimler detail plans to join forces on mobility services

BMW and Daimler are joining forces to take on the likes of Uber and Lyft. The two German automakers are investing $1.1 billion in a mobility-service joint venture encompassing ridesharing, car-sharing, electric-car charging, and parking services. Autonomous cars are also part of the long-term plan.
Aston Martin Project 003 teaser

Aston Martin’s next hypercar, due in 2021, will pack a hybrid powertrain punch

Aston Martin will follow up the Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro with a new hypercar, code-named Project 003. The car will debut in 2021, with production limited to 500 units worldwide. Aston Martin claims the Project 003 will be more focused on everyday usability than the Valkyrie.
2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC Final Edition

Mercedes lets the sun shine in one last time with SLC Final Edition convertible

The Mercedes-Benz SLC convertible sports car is going out of production. Launched in 1996 as the SLK, the model has been a fixture in the Mercedes-Benz lineup across three generations. Final Edition versions of the both SLC300 and AMG SLC43 will be available for the 2020 model year.
Audi e-tron ski slope

Watch a modified Audi e-tron electric SUV drive straight up a ski slope

A modified Audi e-tron climbed up an 85-percent gradient on an Austrian ski slope in a tribute to a classic Audi commercial. The vehicle used for the stunt sported an extra electric motor and spiked tires. The Audi e-tron was driven by World Rallycross champion Mattias Ekström.
Alfa Romeo C38 Formula One car

Alfa Romeo’s latest Ferrari-powered F1 race car is ready to hit the track

Alfa Romeo is doubling down on Formula One racing after a decades-long hiatus. Now essentially a support team for Ferrari, its 2019 driver lineup includes a former world champion and a potential future star. The team has also been renamed Alfa Romeo Racing, dropping Sauber.
2020 GMC Acadia Denali

2020 GMC Acadia toughens up on the outside, gets smarter on the inside

The 2020 GMC Acadia crossover gets styling updates and a more rugged AT4 trim level. Under the skin, the Acadia sports a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a wider array of tech features. The GMC Acadia is a sibling of the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave family haulers.
Volkswagen 'Light' bus

Psychedelic Volkswagen Microbus from Woodstock returns for an encore

With its trippy paint scheme, the Volkswagen "Light" bus became a symbol of the 1969 Woodstock music festival. VW teamed up with the artist who created this rolling mural to stage a comeback in time for Woodstock's 50th anniversary. Volkswagen will also launch the Microbus-inspired I.D. Buzz in 2022.