Autonomous Mercedes concept shape-shifts from cargo van to rideshare vehicle
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic concept can switch bodies to become either a cargo van or a 12-passenger vehicle for ridesharing services. The concept vehicle is fully autonomous and uses an all-electric powertrain. It's unclear if anything like this will ever enter production, however.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is new from the ground up, with a sleeker-looking, lighter body, new engines, and more tech than ever.
Not everyone is happy with Waymo’s self-driving cars, report says
Waymo's self-driving cars aren't perfect, according to a new report. They allegedly frustrate Arizona drivers with overly cautious maneuvers and unpredictable braking. Waymo says it's just trying to prioritize safety. But can the company get it together in time to launch its planned ridesharing service?
Ford’s Mustang Cobra Jet strikes as quickly as its venomous namesake
The 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is a purpose-built drag racer that will run the quarter mile in around 8 seconds, according to Ford. It will be as rare as it is quick, with less than 70 cars planned. The original Cobra Jet debuted 50 years ago, and the new car was built to mark that anniversary.
That’s a lot of horsepower: Ford builds 10-millionth Mustang
Ford recently built its 10 millionth Mustang, and celebrated with a stampede of the cars at its Flat Rock, Michigan, factory. In over 50 years of production, the Mustang has seen some major changes, but remains Ford's most iconic model. The 10 millionth Mustang was a white GT convertible.
2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition wears one of racing’s greatest liveries
The 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition wears the Gulf racing livery of blue and orange, just like the Ford GT40 that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1968. Ford will bring the popular livery back for 2020, to honor its 1969 Le Mans win. The same car, chassis 1075, won both years wearing different numbers.
Track-only Brabham BT62 supercar channels Formula One greatness
The Brabham BT62 supercar revives the name of a legendary Formula One team that won multiple championships before fading away. Befitting a car developed by a former race team, the BT62 is built for the track, boasting a 700-horsepower V8 and the ability to generate 2,645 pounds of downforce.
Hyundai Kona Electric beats the Chevrolet Bolt on range
The Hyundai Kona Electric is the all-electric version of Hyundai's oddly-styled Kona crossover. Set to go on sale as a 2019 model, the long-range version of the Kona Electric delivers up to 258 miles of driving on a single charge, according to the EPA. That beats the Chevy Bolt EV by about 20 miles.
