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Le Mans Ford 2016

Ford will return to Le Mans, but can it repeat last year’s performance?

Ford will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, once again fielding four cars and aiming for a GTE Pro class win.
fca 2017 drive for design contest dodge challenger r t scat pack

Fiat Chrysler invites high school students to design a Dodge for 2047

FCA is launching its fifth "Drive for Design" contest, which invites high school students to design Dodge cars for 30 years in the future.
2018 Dodge Durango SRT

Packing 475hp, the 2018 Durango SRT is the family hauler with an attitude

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT debuts this week at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, packing a 475-horsepower Hemi V8.
Nissan NV Cargo X

Nissan’s off-roading, rock-crawling NV Cargo X is no ordinary van

The Nissan NV Cargo X off-road van is a one-off project vehicle based on the Nissan NV2500HD commercial van.
2017 Dodge Challenger GT

Dodge Challenger GT AWD first drive

With standard all-wheel drive, Dodge’s 2017 Challenger GT keeps its cool in winter weather.
Saab 9-3

Not dead yet: Saab owners NEVS gets approval for a factory in China

Saab owner National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) is building a factory in China to make electric versions of the Saab 9-3.
2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona

Cadillac scores a 1-2 victory at the 2017 Daytona 24

The 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona was all about Cadillac, as the luxury brand achieved its first win in a top-level endurance race.
McLaren 720S leaked image

Sneak a peek at McLaren’s sleek 720S three months early, we don’t mind

The McLaren 720S isn't supposed to make its public debut until the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March, but here it is.
McLaren 570S GT4

McLaren’s 570S GT4 race car is ready to take on North America’s best

The McLaren 570S GT4 will race for the first time in North America at the Continental Tire BMW Endurance Challenge at Daytona.
2013 Ford Mustang

With SmartLink, Ford will let you upgrade your old car to the newest tech

Ford will add connected features to older cars with SmartLink, a plug-in device and accompanying software package.
BMW M550i xDrive

Car design is shifting, but BMW M’s president still believes in ‘classic values’

At the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Digital Trends talked with Frank van Meel, boss of BMW’s M performance division, about tech, motor sports, the future of the manual transmission, and more.
Second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous prototype

Study shows 74 percent of Americans don't believe autonomous cars will be safe

Autonomous cars have not yet earned the trust of a majority of consumers worldwide, according to a new study.
Jaguar Land Rover VR Experience

Can VR improve experience of buying a car? Jaguar Land Rover thinks so

Jaguar Land Rover is shipping virtual reality kits to dealers as a new way of showing off its latest models.
Audi S1 World Rallycross car

Audi may be done with Le Mans, but it’s not done with rallycross

Audi will return to the FIA World Rallycross Championship for the 2017 season. Its continued participation was in doubt.
genesis smartphone smartwatch apps 2017 g90 07

Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand launches smartphone, smartwatch apps

Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand is launching smartphone and smartwatch apps, with a host of connected features between them.
Vanda Electrics Dendrobium

Dendrobium electric supercar coming to 2017 Geneva Motor Show

The Dendrobium is a new electric supercar from Singapore that will debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March.
Valterri Bottas joins Mercedes F1

F1 driver shuffle: Valterri Bottas joins Mercedes, Felipe Massa returns

Valterri Bottas will replace retired Formula One champion Nico Rosberg at Mercedes for the 2017 season. Bothers joins Mercedes from Williams.
2016 Mazda MX 5 Miata

Mazda's next Skyactiv engine may ignite gasoline without spark plugs

Mazda will introduce a production homogeneous-charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine in 2018, according to a new report.
Lexus RC F GT3

Lexus' RC F GT3 will race on two continents in 2017

The Lexus RC F GT3 will compete in two race series on opposite sides of the globe in 2017, one in Japan, the other in the U.S.
Tesla Gigafactory

The Nevada sun will power Tesla's gigantic 'Gigafactory'

The Tesla Gigafactory will be powered in part by a massive rooftop solar array Tesla says will be the largest of its kind in the world.
Lotus Exige Race 380

Lotus ups the ante with Exige Race 380 race car, which sets new track record

The Lotus Exige Race 380 is a new racing version of the recently introduced Lotus Exige Sport 380, with modifications for track driving.
Ford GT digital instrument display

Ford’ GT supercar has a digital dashboard display for any driving condition

The Ford GT supercar uses a 10-inch digital dashboard display with five driver-programmable modes: Normal, Wet, Sport, Track, and V-Max.
2017 Chevrolet SS

Chevy's SS muscle car is not long for this world

The Chevrolet SS will go out of production at the end of the 2017 model year, due to the end of GM Australian car production.
Toyota Camry NASCAR

It may say ‘Camry’ on the front, but Toyota’s NASCAR racer is a different animal

An updated Toyota Camry NASCAR race car debuted at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show alongside the redesigned 2018 Camry.
2018 GMC Terrain

GMC's 2018 Terrain gains brick-like styling, diesel engine option

The 2018 GMC Terrain debuted at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show with updated styling and new powertrains, including a diesel.
2018 Kia Stinger

Kia’s 2018 Stinger is unlike anything the Korean automaker has ever built

The 2018 Kia Stinger is unlike any car Kia has built before. It's a sleek sports sedan based on a rear-wheel drive platform.
1993 Ford Bronco

Ford confirms the return of the Ranger and Bronco trucks

The Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck and Bronco SUV will return to the United States in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport

The 2017 Rogue Sport is a downsized, renamed Nissan Qashqai for the U.S.

The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is a smaller crossover SUV that slots below the standard Rogue in Nissan's lineup.
2018 Ford F-150

Minor styling tweaks hide big changes for Ford’s 2018 F-150 truck

The 2018 Ford F-150 debuts at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, with upgrades that include a new diesel engine and a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Volkswagen at CES 2017

Volkswagen demos new displays, personalization features at CES 2017

Volkswagen brought a gaggle of new tech to CES 2017, including updated versions of its Digital Key and Virtual Cockpit systems.
Tesla

Tesla is now making battery cells at its massive 'Gigafactory'

Tesla is now producing lithium-ion battery cells at its massive "Gigafactory" near Reno, Nevada. Model 3 electric car cell production will start soon.
Ford ExxonMobil Speedpass+

Ford launches two new Sync AppLink apps at CES 2017

Ford announced ExxonMobil Speedpass+ and DriverScore apps for its Sync AppLink platform at CES 2017. Both interface with the Sync 3 infotainment system.
Cadillac CT6

Book by Cadillac service offers a new alternative to car ownership

Book by Cadillac is a new subscription service that allows users to reserve different Cadillac vehicles for a flat monthly fee.
Ford SYNC 3

More automakers sign on to use Ford's SmartDeviceLink app platform

The SmartDeviceLink Consortium was started by Ford and Toyota to help promote the Ford-developed SmartDeviceLink platform.
McLaren Monocage II

McLaren's next-gen Super Series will be based around this lightweight chassis

The McLaren Super Series is getting a redesign, based around a new lightweight body structure that it is calling Monocage II.
BMW self-driving car test

BMW, Intel, and Mobileye team up to test self-driving cars

BMW, Intel, and Mobileye will deploy a test fleet of around 40 autonomous cars in the second half of 2017, the three companies announced at CES.
tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit model x 1v2

Tesla Model X drove itself into a house, unintended-acceleration lawsuit claims

The Tesla Model X is subject to an unintended acceleration lawsuit, filed by an owner in California who claims the car drove itself into his living room.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class teaser

Mercedes teases a styling update for its GLA-Class crossover

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class will debut at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show next week. It will likely be a mildly updated version of the current model.