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2017 Mazda CX-5

Mazda’s 2017 CX-5 debuts in Los Angeles with sleeker new styling

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. The redesigned CX-5 features new styling and some additional tech.
Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 Spyder

Lamborghini’s Huracán Spyder convertible soaks in the sun at LA auto show

The Lamborghini Huracán Spyder is getting a rear-wheel drive option, just like the Huracán LP580-2 coupe.
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO

Will Nissan’s 2017 Sentra NISMO usher in the return of the sporty Sentra?

The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show this week. It's Nissan's latest attempt at a sporty Sentra.
2016 Nissan Leaf

California breaks ground on new electric car fast-charging corridor

DRIVEtheARC is a network of DC fast-charging stations for electric cars that just broke ground in California.
2012 Ram 3500

Chrysler and Cummins are latest companies accused of emissions cheating

Chrysler and Cummins were named in a class-action lawsuit alleging the two companies conspired to hide excess emissions from diesel pickup trucks.
Faraday Future FFZERO1 Concept

Work stops at Faraday Future's Nevada factory site, but CES is still a go

Faraday Future is negotiating with lead contractor AECOM to restart construction at its factory site in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ford EcoSport

Ford's EcoSport mini SUV makes its North American debut in LA, will go on sale in 2018

The Ford EcoSport crossover that's been sold in international markets for years is coming to the U.S. in 2018, Ford confirmed at the L.A. Auto Show.
2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ

Chevy’s 2017 Spark Activ mimics SUVs with rugged styling

The 2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ debuts this week at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show as a more rugged version of the Spark hatchback.
Ford EcoSport

Ford’s tiny EcoSport will make its US debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show

The Ford EcoSport subcompact crossover will make its U.S. debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show this week. It's been on sale in other countries for years.
Ferrari F10 Formula One car

Ferrari doesn’t sell electric cars, but it may soon race them in Formula E

Ferrari is considering entering the Formula E electric-car race series, CEO Sergio Marchionne said recently. But the company has some conditions.
2017 Nissan Juke Black Pearl Edition

Nissan’s 2017 Juke Black Pearl Edition shows off customization possibilities

The 2017 Nissan Juke Black Pearl Edition debuts next week at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, alongside the updated 2017 Nissan Versa Note.
2017 Nissan Versa Note

Nissan’s 2017 Versa Note gets some plastic surgery ahead of L.A. debut

The 2017 Nissan Versa Note hatchback will debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show next weekend with updated styling and other minor tweaks.
2018 Volkswagen Golf family

Volkswagen’s best-selling Golf hatchback gets a face-lift

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf will debut in the U.S. next year as a midcycle refresh of the current-generation model.
2017 Porsche Panamera

Porsche will add two more models to the 2017 Panamera lineup in LA

The 2017 Porsche Panamera lineup will expand again at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, where Porsche will debut Executive and base models.
2012 Toyota RAV4 EV

Will Toyota change course and build a mass-market electric car?

Toyota may reverse its position on battery-electric cars and introduce one in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Daytona test, November 2016

Look out Porsche: Mercedes’ AMG GT3 will race in North America next year

Mercedes-Benz will compete in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with its AMG GT3.
2016 rolls royce dawn review door open

2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn review

Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet

Audi’s redesigned A5 and S5 Cabriolets drop their tops, head for Europe in 2017

The Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet were redesigned, with the same upgrades given to the A5 and S5 coupe and Sportback models.
1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Chevy’s trashy Camaro IROC-Z may be the next big collectible, says Bloomberg

The Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z may be the next hot collector car, says Bloomberg. Values have increased significantly over the last few years.
Range Rover Sport on Alpine downhill ski course

Watch a Land Rover Range Rover Sport tackle an Alpine ski course

A Range Rover Sport tackled the legendary Inferno downhill ski race course in Switzerland, with former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins at the wheel.
2018 Toyota C-HR teaser

After many twists and turns, Toyota’s 2018 C-HR will appear in LA

The 2018 Toyota C-HR will debut in U.S.-spec production guise at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
Ford Mustang GT4

The GT4 is the latest in a long line of Mustang race cars from Ford

The Ford Mustang GT4 replaces the Shelby GT350R-C as Ford's frontline Mustang race car. It was unveiled at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Volvo S90 pilot production in Daqing, China

Volvo set to shift production from Europe, build more cars in China

Volvo will soon build cars spanning its entire lineup at three plants in China, as well as existing European plants and a new U.S. factory.
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Ford, Chevy, and Dodge square off in Michigan police car showdown

Police cars from Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge were pitted against each other in an annual test conducted by the Michigan State Police.
Ford cross traffic alert

Ford's new driver-assist technology closes in on full autonomy

Ford is developing more driver-assist tech, including a rear cross-traffic alert system, and a system that can autonomously park cars.
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid land speed record car

This Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid just set a land speed record in Utah

A Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recently set a land speed record for production-based hybrid vehicles at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Toyota Land Speed Cruiser

Toyota’s Land Speed Cruiser is a 2,000-horsepower monster

The Toyota Land Speed Cruiser is a 220-mph tuned version of the Land Cruiser SUV, built for SEMA 2016.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Speedster Evolution and RF Kuro concepts

No top, no windshield, just fun. Mazda’s Speedster Evolution concept is nuts

Mazda brought two customized MX-5 Miata sports cars to the 2016 SEMA show, included an updated version of last year's Miata Speedster.
Kia Sorento Ski Gondola concept

Kia unveils 4 current models reimagined as autonomous concept cars at SEMA 2016

Kia debuted four concept cars at SEMA 2016. All are based on regular production models, but feature (hypothetical) autonomous-driving capabilities.
Dodge Shakedown Challenger concept

Chrysler’s SEMA concepts include modernized muscle car, bar on wheels

Fiat Chrysler Autommobiles (FCA) unveiled six concepts at SEMA 2016, including a reconditioned 1971 Dodge Challenger, and a van turned into a bar.
Chevrolet Camaro SS Drag Race Development Program

Chevy launches all-out drag strip assault at SEMA with the 2017 COPO Camaro

The 2017 Chevrolet COPO Camaro debuted at SEMA, along with a Camaro SS test car for Chevy's new Drag Race Development Program.
Fisker EMotion

Henrik Fisker returns with the EMotion, a 400-mile EV coming in 2017

The Fisker EMotion is Henrik Fisker's promised 400-mile electric car. It will get a full reveal next year, with production starting sometime after that.
BMW M3 with M Performance Parts

Spruce up your Bimmer with a slew of new M Performance Parts from BMW

The BMW M Performance Parts lineup will expand at SEMA 2016, with several completely new items, and some new to the United States.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor race truck

Ford’s 2017 F-150 Raptor will be put to the test in the Baja 1000

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will race in the 49th Baja 1000 November 16-20. That should be an appropriate test for the second-generation Raptor.