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Hyundai FE Fuel Cell concept

Hyundai’s FE Fuel Cell concept car previews hydrogen’s future

The Hyundai FE Fuel Cell concept previews Hyundai's next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, which will debut next year.
Volkswagen Arteon

Volkswagen's Arteon is a bold styling statement, and a departure from the norm

The Volkswagen Arteon is the replacement for the CC, and like that model it aims for a more stylish appearance than other Volkswagens.
2018 Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche listens to enthusiasts' pleas, restores 911 GT3's manual transmission

The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 regains a manual transmission, and also nets a larger, more powerful engine flat-six engine.
Mercedes-AMG GT four-door concept

Mercedes takes its AMG GT sports car in an unexpected direction

The Mercedes-AMG GT lineup has grown once again at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show with a four-door concept car.
Ford Fiesta ST

Ford’s updated Fiesta ST loses a cylinder, but not an ounce of power

The next-generation Ford Fiesta ST switches to a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, and gets some new performance tech as well.
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e concept

Bentley’s EXP 12 Speed 6e concept may please car enthusiasts, environmentalists

The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e concept is an all-electric convertible with styling from a popular previous Bentley concept.
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Ford scales up its 3D-printing experiments

Ford is scaling up its 3D-printing experiments. The automaker is testing a Stsratasys Infinite Build 3D printer that can make larger parts.
Lamborghini Huracán Performante Nürburgring lap record

King of the ‘Ring! Lamborghini’s latest just smashed the Nürburgring lap record

The Lamborghini Huracán Performante set a new Nürburgring lap record for production cars, beating the previous record by five seconds.
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Dragonfly doors, laser headlights pop on Chevy’s insect-inspired FNR concept

The Chevrolet FNR concept is an autonomous electric car unveiled this week at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, and designed in China.
Toyota Prius Prime solar roof

Now that's a sunroof: Toyota Prius Prime features Panasonic-built solar panels

The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid is now available with a solar roof, but only in Japan. The roof is supplied by Panasonic.
Genovation GXE electric Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Electrified Corvette takes off like a rocket at Cape Canaveral, sets speed record

An electric Corvette built by Maryland-based Genovation Cars achieved yet another land-speed record, hitting 209 mph.
2017 Ram Power Wagon first drive hero

2017 Ram Power Wagon first drive

With serious drivetrain and suspension hardware, 33-inch tires, and a Hemi V8 engine, the 2017 Ram Power Wagon pickup truck can just about anywhere, whether or not there are paved roads.
Roborace Robocar

Roborace unveils its self-driving race car, dubbed ‘Robocar’

Roborace unveiled "the Robocar," its self-driving race car at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
2018 BMW 530e

BMW and Mobileye have a new source for real-world autonomous-car data

BMW and Mobileye will use data collected from BMW customer cars to improve digital maps for autonomous vehicles.
2017 Mercedes-Benz W08 EQ Power+ F1 car

Mercedes’ 2017 Formula One car has some big tire tracks to fill

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz W08 EQ Power+ aims to continue Mercedes' dominance of Formula One. It reflects new design rules for the 2017 season.
Ferrari FXX K on Top Gear

‘Top Gear’ returns Sunday, March 12 — check out the trailer here

The new season of Top Gear premieres Sunday March 12 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. It's the second season of a controversial reboot of the car show.
Carlos Ghosn

Carlos Ghosn to step down as Nissan CEO, assume oversight role

Carlos Ghosn will step down from the position of Nissan CEO effective April 1, but will remain chairman of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
2017 Cadillac CTS

Cadillac reimagines CUE with cloud-based features, redesigned interface

Cadillac CUE is getting a major overhaul, with changes to the interface and new features like a cloud-based navigation service.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 aims for 200 mph … and almost makes it

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has a top speed of 198 mph, as confirmed in testing at Germany's Papenburg High Speed Oval.
Aston Martin Vantage Red Bull Racing Edition

Aston Martin builds special edition cars for hardcore Formula One fans

The Aston Martin Vantage Red Bull Racing Edition highlights Aston's ongoing relationship with the Red Bull Racing F1 team.
Roborace DevBots in Buenos Aires

Roborace put two autonomous cars on a track, but it didn’t end as planned

Roborace brought two of its autonomous cars together on a track for the first time during the Formula E weekend in Buenos Aires.
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

GM agrees to pay $1 million fine over ignition switch scandal

General Motors agreed to pay a $1 million fine to the SEC related to the ignition switch scandal that began over two years ago.
2017 Cigarette Racing 50' Marauder AMG

The 3,100-horsepower Marauder AMG racing boat makes supercars look like snails

The Mercedes-AMG GT R inspired the design for a 50-foot Cigarette Racing Marauder boat that boasts up to 3,100 horsepower.
2017 Williams FW40 Formula One car

Williams debuts 2017 Formula One car under seasons's new design rules

The Williams FW40 is the first car to debut under new design rules launched for the 2017 Formula One season.
Maven Chevrolet Bolt EV

Angelenos can borrow a Chevy Bolt EV with the Maven car-sharing service

Maven is adding the Chevrolet Bolt EV to its Los Angeles fleet, for both car sharing and the Lyft Express Drive rental program.
Ferrari 812 Superfast

With a top speed of 211 mph, Ferrari’s 812 Superfast is exactly that

The Ferrari 812 Superfast is an update of the F12 Berlinetta model, with a more powerful V12 engine, revised styling, and new chassis tech.
McLaren Super Series engine teaser

Second-gen McLaren Super Series gets new 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8

McLaren will introduce a new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 in its second-generation Super Series model, debuting at the Geneva Motor Show.
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Citing potential job losses, automakers lobby Trump for emissions rule changes

President Donald Trump should review an Obama administration decision to lock in EPA emissions rules through 2025, automakers say.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross teaser

Mitsubishi resurrects an old name for its new crossover

Mitsubishi will debut a new crossover SUV model at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, which opens on March 7.
Spark SRT05e Formula E race car concept

Spark’s sleek new electric race car proves Formula E isn’t a flash in the pan

Formula E will switch to a new car design for the 2018-19 season, and it will look a lot like this Spark SRT05e concept car.
2016 Dodge Viper ACR

Dodge's legendary Viper is now officially sold out

The Dodge Viper is officially sold out, and production will end August 31. Dodge announced the end of Viper production last year.
BMW North America CEO Bernhard Kuhnt

BMW North America gets new CEO amid dip in U.S. sales

BMW North America is getting a new CEO. Effective March 1, Bernhard Kuhnt will assume the role now held by Ludwig Willisch.
Mercedes-Benz Metris MasterSolutions Toolbox concept

This tricked out Mercedes-Benz is literally a toolbox on wheels

The Mercedes-Benz Metris MasterSolutions Toolbox concept is a customized van debuting at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.
2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia TRD Sport

Toyota’s 2018 Tundra and Sequoia gain TRD Sport upgrades, new safety tech

The 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia gain new TRD Sport packages, updated exterior styling, and the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver aids.
Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger

Dodge marks Mopar parts brand’s 80th year with special-edition Challenger

The Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger is the latest Mopar-edition Fiat Chrysler model. It commemorates 80 years of the Mopar brand.
2017 Nissan Titan King Cab

Can a new cab layout make Nissan’s 2017 Titan King Cab the king of trucks?

The 2017 Nissan Titan King Cab debuted at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show as the third Nissan Titan cab configuration.
Bugatti factory

Here’s how Bugatti builds its 1,500-horsepower, 261-mile-per-hour Chiron

The Bugatti factory in Molsheim, France, is gearing up to build the automaker's new Chiron supercar. Here's a behind the scenes look.
2017 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Night

Blackout: Ram 2500 and 3500 Night editions debut at the Chicago Auto Show

The Ram 2500 and 3500 Night trim package debuts at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, following the 1500 Night model unveiled last year.