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Would FCA sell its iconic Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands?

Alfa Romeo and Maserati could be sold by parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to help pay debts, a new report says.
Subaru BRZ STI Sport concept

Subaru’s BRZ STI Sport concept gets a more aggressive look for Tokyo debut

The Subaru BRZ STI Sport concept will debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon, previewing a possible new permutation of Subaru's small sports car.
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VW’s GTI Clubsport S beat its own Nurburgring lap record

The Volkswagen GTI Clubsport S broke its own Nurburgring lap record, beating the previous time by about 2.0 seconds.
Second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous prototype

Ford gave its autonomous Fusion Hybrid better eyes, and a bigger brain

Ford is launching a second-generation version of its Fusion Hybrid autonomous test vehicle. The new models will feature upgraded sensors and computers.

Judge tells VW diesel owners seeking buybacks not to strip parts off cars

Volkswagen diesel owners shouldn't strip parts off their cars before attempting to sell them back to VW, the judge overseeing the diesel case said.
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Volkswagen’s updated Golf R gets a power boost and subtle styling tweaks

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R will have more power, plus some of the styling and tech updates previously announced for the rest of the Golf lineup.
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Tesla tops Consumer Reports’ annual owner satisfaction survey

Tesla topped Consumer Reports' Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey, beating Porsche, Audi, and Subaru by a comfortable margin.
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Stunt driver Ken Block takes Ford's Raptor truck for a spin in the snow

Ken Block put the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor through its paces on snowy terrain. Ford is now taking orders for the long-awaited performance truck.
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Volkswagen agrees on buybacks and modifications for 3.0-liter diesels

Volkswagen reached a deal with regulators on 83,000 3.0-liter diesel vehicles that don't comply with emissions standards.
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Honda may be next to test Waymo autonomous-driving tech in its cars

Honda and Waymo recently began discussions about a partnership that would see Waymo's tech tested in Honda cars.
2018 Chevrolet Traverse teaser

Chevy’s Traverse family hauler is getting a much-needed redesign

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse three-row SUV will debut next month at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Chevrolet promises updated styling and a roomy interior.
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Development plans may endanger Top Gear's test track

The Top Gear test track may become the site of a housing development. Local government approved plans to convert the site into housing.
2018 Honda Odyssey

Can a minivan be cool? Honda’s 2018 Odyssey will try to pull it off

The 2018 Honda Odyssey will debut next month at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. It's the fifth generation of Honda's U.S.-market minivan.
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Ford GT deliveries finally begin, nearly two years after its unveiling

Ford GT production is underway at Multimatic in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Ford will build 500 cars for the first two model years, priced at over $400,000.
McLaren 10,000th car

McLaren builds its 10,000th car in a factory that didn't exist six years ago

McLaren recently built its 10,000th car, a 570S coupe. The company has only been a volume manufacturer for five years.
Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 versus Iron Knight

Volvo pits its Iron Knight race truck against S60 Polestar TC1 race car

Volvo Trucks pitted its 2,400-horsepower Iron Knight race truck against a World Touring Car Championship S60 Polestar TC1.
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Elon Musk will ‘take action’ against inconsiderate Tesla Supercharger users

Tesla owners are leaving their cars parked too long at the company's Supercharger stations, something Elon Musk says he will address.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen’s 2018 Atlas will chart a new direction for the brand

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is Volkswagen's much-discussed seven-seat SUV. It launches next year as the largest VW model available in the U.S.
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Aston Martin's new Welsh factory will build its first-ever SUV

Aston Martin is ready to begin construction of a new factory in Wales, which will build the iconic British automaker's first-ever SUV.
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Kia’s next car will be unveiled at Detroit Auto Show, and will be its quickest ever

Kia says the sports car it will unveil at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show is its quickest production model ever.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Chrysler may unveil an all-electric version of its Pacifica minivan at CES

An all-electric version of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan will debut at CES 2017, according to a new report.
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R

Mercedes-AMG's GT R blitzes the Nurburgring

The Mercedes-AMG GT R set a Nurburging lap time of 7:10.92, putting it in the company of some very elite supercars.
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Alfa Romeo's 2017 Giulia sports sedan starts at $38,990

The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia will start at $38,990, while the top Giulia Quadrifoglio performance model will start at $73,595.
Faraday Future

Faraday Future's electric car peeks out of the shadows

Faraday Future released two more teaser images of the electric car it plans to unveil at CES 2017, giving a clearer indication of its design.
Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors’ electric car coming later this month, could have 1,000hp

Lucid Motors will unveil its electric car later this month, and a new report claims it will come standard with 1,000 horsepower and a 100-kWh battery pack.
Infiniti Q60 in Cuba

This Infiniti Q60 is the first car brought from the U.S. to Cuba in 58 years

Infiniti brought one of its Q60 coupes to Cuba. The Japanese luxury brand claims it is the first U.S.-spec car to be registered there in 58 years.
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After a four-year absence, is it time for Dodge to return to NASCAR?

Dodge may return to NASCAR after a four-year absence, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said in a recent interview.
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Ferrari LaFerrari sells for a whopping $7 million at charity auction

A Ferrari LaFerrari sold for $7 million at a charity auction to benefit victims of an earthquake that struck central Italy this summer.
Ferrari 488 Challenge

Ferrari 488 Challenge debuts for race series' 25th anniversary

The Ferrari 488 Challenge is latest race car for Ferrari's Challenge one-make series, which pits drivers against each other in identical cars.
Nico Rosberg

Newly crowned Formula One champ Nico Rosberg announces his retirement

Nico Rosberg announced his retirement from Formula One days after winning his first championship. The 31-year-old did not discuss future plans.
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda

Toyota’s CEO will personally lead its new electric car division

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda will personally lead the Japanese automaker's new electric car division. Toyota is expected to debut an electric car in 2020.
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Richard Hammond explains how 'The Grand Tour' is like 'Top Gear,' and how it's different

Richard Hammond discusses The Grand Tour, the new car show on Amazon Prime that reunites him with former Top Gear colleagues Jeremy Clarkson and James May.
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Audi’s lunar rover gets the green light for launch next year

The Audi Lunar Quattro Moon rover will launch in 2017 as previously contemplated. Audi's tech partner has booked a rocket for the trip.
Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors’ Tesla-fighting electric car will be built in Arizona

Lucid Motors will build its electric car factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. The Silicon Valley-based startup hopes to begin production by 2018.
Ferrari F1 Clienti

Ferrari may stop selling retired Formula One cars to customers

Ferrari may stop selling retired Formula One race cars to customers under its F1 Clienti program, according to F1 test driver Marc Gené.
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Next Tesla Autopilot software update will hit roads in December, Musk says

The Tesla Autopilot 8.1 that is expected to restore some lost features will roll out in about three weeks, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a recent tweet.
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Faraday Future may have to delay its electric car launch

Faraday Future has halted work on its Nevada factory, which may delay the launch of its first electric car, a former employee said.
Nissan GT-R at Virginia International Raceway

Nissan GT-R owners get free track time at Virginia International Raceway

Nissan GT-R owners who purchase their cars over the next four months will get free driving instruction at Virginia International Raceway.