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1993 Ford Bronco

Ford's rugged Bronco SUV will return, according to labor leader

The Ford Bronco and Ranger will return soon, a UAW official said in response to comments by Donald Trump on Ford manufacturing jobs.
Buick Avenir sub-brand

Buick’s new Avenir sub-brand takes the name of a popular concept car

The Buick Avenir sub-brand takes its name from a well-received concept car, and will feature special styling and trim for Buick models.
Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ concept

Mercedes gets serious about electric cars with Generation EQ concept

The Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ concept debuting at the 2016 Paris Motor Show previews the first of what could be many Mercedes-Benz electric cars.
Mitsubishi GT-PHEV concept

Mitsubishi’s GT-PHEV ‘ground tourer’ is ready for Paris

The Mitsubishi GT-PHEV concept is a plug-in hybrid SUV concept that will debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show later this month.
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

Porsche’s ubiquitous 911 GT3 Cup race car gets an upgrade to 485 hp

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup appeared at the 2016 Paris Motor Show with several updates, including a more powerful engine.
Audi RS 3 sedan

Audi’s pocket rocket RS 3 sedan packs 400 hp and may make its way to the U.S.

The Audi RS 3 sedan debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show boasting the turbocharged five-cylinder engine from the Audi TT RS.
Ram Rebel TRX concept

Off-road face-off: Ram’s Rebel TRX concept gives Ford F-150 Raptor a run for its money

The Ram Rebel TRX concept is the closest thing to a Ford F-150 Raptor rival that Ram has come up with so far. Will it go into production?
2017 ford f 150 raptor will have 450 hp supercrew

Ford’s 2017 F-150 Raptor will squeeze more power out of a smaller engine

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will have 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, Ford has confirmed details about the truck.
Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover’s 2018 Discovery includes makeover that doubles down on tech

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery debuts this week at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and goes on sale in the U.S. next year.
Volkswagen I.D. concept

Volkswagen’s I.D. concept can drive itself and receive packages when you’re away

The Volkswagen I.D. concept will debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and it previews an electric car the brand plans to launch in 2020.
Tesla Model S Electric GT Championship race car

Tesla Model S race car makes its debut, looks to electrify racing fans next year

The Tesla Model S will be the sole model used in the Electric GT Championship, a new race series launching next year.
BMW at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans

After a seven-year absence, BMW will return to Le Mans in 2018

BMW will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in 2018. BMW hasn't raced at Le Mans since 2011.
Jaguar Formula E New York City ePrix

Formula E’s electric cars will hit the streets of New York City in July 2017

Formula E will host back-to-back races in New York City in July. The New York City ePrix will take place in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Ford autonomous car

Going for a ride in Ford’s self-driving car

Automakers and tech companies believe autonomous cars are the future, but what is it actually like to surrender control to a machine? I hopped in a self-driving Ford Fusion Hybrid to find out.
uber may open facility in detroit self driving feat

Detroit may be the next stop for Uber’s self-driving cars

Uber may turn Detroit into its next testing ground for self-driving cars. The company is reportedly considering opening a facility in the Motor City.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevy’s 2017 Bolt EV electric car will start at $37,495, have 238-mile range

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car will start at $37,495 when it goes on sale in the final months of this year, General Motors says.
Aston Martin DB11 Volante teaser

Aston Martin's DB11 Volante convertible will arrive in 2018

The Aston Martin DB11 Volante convertible will go on sale in spring 2018. But Aston Martin is offering an early peek at the new drop top.
University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex

Back to school: Ford engineers will work at new University of Michigan robotics lab

Ford will house engineers at a new University of Michigan robotics lab set to open in 2020, as part of ongoing autonomous-car development work.
solar array at GM factory in Lordstown, Ohio

GM commits to 100-percent renewable energy by 2050

General Motors plans to generate or source all of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050. That means all 350 GM facilities will use renewables.
Riversimple Rasa

Welsh hydrogen fuel-cell car startup Riversimple fueled by additional grant money

Riversimple was awarded two grants that will help continue development of its Rasa hydrogen fuel-cell car, which should enter production in 2018.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevy's 2017 Bolt EV beats Tesla to the punch with 238-mile range

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will have a 238-mile range, General Motors says, fulfilling its promise of a mainstream, 200-mile electric car.
Volvo XC70

Volvo will take the wraps off its V90 Cross Country wagon this month

The Volvo V90 Cross Country will be unveiled later this month, about 20 years after the unveiling of the first Cross Country model.
McLaren 675LT

McLaren finds unlikely source of inspiration for future wheel designs

McLaren may take inspiration from tree-root systems for its future wheel designs, design boss Frank Stephenson said in a recent interview.
Formula One 2016 Italian Grand Prix

Formula One reportedly sold to U.S. investor group for $8.5 billion

Formula One will be sold by current owner CVC to U.S.-based investor group Liberty Media, multiple reports say. CEO Bernie Ecclestone may step down.
2017 Shelby GTE

The 2017 Shelby GTE is the latest tuned Mustang from Shelby American

The 2017 Shelby GTE Mustang is a version of the Shelby GT-H rental car intended for sale to the general public.
Land Rover Discovery teaser

Land Rover's revamped, restyled Discovery is coming to the 2016 Paris Motor Show

The next Land Rover Discovery will debut at an event ahead of the 2016 Paris Motor Show September 28, and go on sale in the U.S. next year.
Baidu

Baidu will test autonomous cars on public roads in California

Baidu was granted a permit to test autonomous cars on public roads by the California DMV. The Chinese company plans to start testing "very soon."
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler FE02 Formula E car

Audi is all charged up about Formula E race series

Audi plans to become more involved in the ABT Schaeffler Formula E team over the next two years, including pitching in on car development.
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Ferrari will build one more LaFerrari for earthquake charity

The Ferrari LaFerrari coupe will get a brief revival. Ferrari will build one more to benefit Italian earthquake victims.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

More Mitsubishi models are found to have exaggerated fuel-economy ratings

Mitsubishi must stop sales of eight models in Japan after a government investigation found that fuel-economy ratings were overstated.
Chevrolet Colorado fuel-cell vehicle teaser

GM and the U.S. Army will unveil their hydrogen fuel-cell truck in October

GM and the U.S. Army will unveil a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck in October.
hondas 2016 civic gets slick styling more tech and a turbo honda 001

Honda’s 2016 Civic gets slick styling, more tech, and a turbo

The 2016 Honda Civic sedan goes on sale in the U.S. this fall, riding on a new platform and boasting two new engine options.
BMW 5 Series Remote 3D View

BMW's new 5 Series debuts Remote 3D View camera feature

The BMW 5 Series Remote 3D View system gives drivers an overhead view of the car on their smartphones. BMW isn't offering many details, though.
Ssangyong Korando

Korean automaker Ssangyong is considering sales to the U.S. market

Snagging may enter the U.S. market as a result of the Brexit vote, which has triggered currency fluctuations that are adversely affecting business.
Tesla Model X

Tesla quietly raises the price of its Autopilot driver-assist system

Tesla quietly raised the price of its Autopilot system amid the launch of new 100D versions of the Model S and Model X.

VW and its U.S. dealers reach proposed settlement over ‘Dieselgate’ scandal

Volkswagen and its U.S. dealers reached a proposed settlement over grievances related to the German carmaker's diesel emissions scandal.
FordPass dashboard

FordPass now lets you reserve a parking spot with a few taps of your smartphone

FordPass is adding a service that allows users to book and pay for parking using a Ford-managed smartphone app. It's available in 160 U.S. cities.
A chip with the Nvidia logo.

Nvidia offers a peek under the hood of its Drive PX 2 platform for self-driving cars

Nvidia's Drive PX 2 platform for self-driving cars features two of the new Parker processors, which were designed with autonomous cars in mind.