Lyft and Aptiv’s self-driving car program has come a long way (but not far enough)
Many companies talk about self-driving cars, but Lyft and Aptiv are already using a fleet of them to transport paying customers in Las Vegas. The two companies claim to have given about 30,000 rides in modified BMW 540i luxury cars over the past year, with rave reviews from passengers.
Ford’s Mustang-inspired electric crossover will spawn a Lincoln luxury version
Lincoln will get its own version of parent Ford's first mass-market, long-range electric vehicle. While Ford's version will have styling inspired by the Mustang, Lincoln will take a more traditional approach. The Ford version is expected to arrive in 2020, with a range of around 300 miles.
Tesla will discontinue entry-level Model S and Model X cars with 75-kWh battery
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker will stop selling versions of its Model S and Model X electric cars with 75-kilowatt-hour battery packs. That just leaves the more-expensive 100-kWh models. The change could help further separate the Model S and Model X from the Model 3.
See the elusive SSC Tuatara supercar show off for the camera
The SSC Tuatara was built to be the world's fastest production car, with a claimed top speed of 300 mph. Despite not quite being ready for prime time, the Tuatara made a rare public appearance at a Connecticut dealership. SSC will compete against the Hennessey Venom F5 for the production car speed record.
Watch as Bugatti torture-tests a 3D-printed titanium brake caliper
Bugatti turned to 3D-printing to make stronger, lighter brake calipers out of titanium. The 3D-printed caliper is still at the prototype stage, and it's being torture-tested ahead of its official release. It can withstand rotor temperatures of nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit without warping or melting.
General Motors purges factories, staff, vehicle lineup to fund future tech
General Motors is reducing staff and closing factories in a major cost-cutting plan meant to fund technologies like electric powertrains. GM will kill off the Chevrolet Impala, Volt, and Cruze, as well as the Buick LaCrosse, as part of the plan, leaving mostly trucks and SUVs remaining.
One-of-a-kind Ferrari SP3JC boasts a vintage aesthetic with a twist
The Ferrari SP3JC is a custom-built car made for a longtime Ferrari collector. The blue-and-white paint job was inspired by the customer's interest in pop art. The car itself is based on the Ferrari F12tdf. Ferrari often builds one-off cars and special editions for its most loyal customers.
Thanks to all-wheel drive, the 2019 Toyota Prius is ready for winter
The 2019 Toyota Prius adds all-wheel drive as an option for the first time, which should expand the appeal of this quintessential hybrid car. But the updates may not extend far enough. The 2019 Toyota Prius makes its public debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, which begins on November 30.
2020 Toyota Corolla sedan aims to offer sharper handling, better tech
The 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan gets the same upgrades as the recently-introduced Corolla hatchback, including a firmer foundation, new engine, and more tech features. Will that be enough to keep the long-lived Corolla nameplate relevant? Like other sedans, the Corolla is in a battle with crossovers.
