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Roborace unleashes ‘DevBot,’ a prototype autonomous race car

Roborace will unleash the DevBot, a prototype of its autonomous race car, this week during Formula E practice at the Donington, England, circuit.
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Honda is cooking up an 11-speed transmission with three clutches, but why?

A Honda patent application reveals plans for an 11-speed, triple-clutch transmission from the Japanese carmaker that seems aimed at improving efficiency.
Ford GT

Missed the first round of Ford GT production? This is your lucky day

The Ford GT will stay in production for an additional two years, giving buyers another opportunity to own the supercar. Ford will also keep racing the GT.
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Norway won't ban sales of gasoline and diesel cars after all

Norway's transport ministry refuted previous reports that the country was planning to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars in 2025.
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Sharing the road: Volvo and Uber will jointly develop self-driving cars

Volvo and Uber will work together to continue development of autonomous cars, using a common "base vehicle" manufactured by Volvo.
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Watch Rimac’s 1,088 HP Concept One EV smoke a Tesla and LaFerrari

Watch a Rimac Concept One electric supercar smoke a Ferrari LaFerrari and Tesla Model S in drag races. The Croatina Rimac boasts 1,088 horsepower.

Audi’s traffic-light information system counts down to green lights

This fall, Audi will launch a system that tells drivers when traffic lights are about to change. But it will only work in certain cities.
2017 Porsche Macan

The sequel to Porsche’s Mission E electric car could be an SUV

Porsche may follow the Mission E sedan with an electric SUV, which could borrow components from Audi, according to a new report.
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Porsche goes retro with 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Design Edition

The Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Design Edition uses retro styling cues from past Porsche models, including a paint color straight out of the '60s.
2017 BMW 740e xDrive i Performance

BMW’s 740e plug-in hybrid can do 155 mph, and 64 MPGe

The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive i Performance is the plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 7 Series first shown last year. It goes on sale in the U.S. this month.
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An anthropologist will help Nissan design self-driving cars

Nissan has anthropologist working at its Silicon Valley research center to help self-driving cars act more like conscientious human drivers.
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Porsche offers less powerful, less expensive versions of its 718 Boxster and Cayman in China

Porsche plans to release 250-horsepower versions of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman in China, beneath the 300-hp base models sold elsewhere.
2017 Audi A4

This Audi suspension system uses bumpy roads to generate electricity

Audi is testing a prototype energy-recovering system called "eROT" that uses the motion of the suspension to generate electricity.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

Watch the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor give its Fox Racing Shox a workout

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor features enlarged Fox Racing Shox for better performance off road, and a smoother ride on road.
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Cruise Automation brings its self-driving Chevy Bolt EVs to Arizona

Cruise Automation is now testing autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars in two locations: San Francisco, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Watch Atieva’s 900-hp electric van smoke a BMW i8 and Dodge Viper

Atieva's electric van is back, and this time it's taking on a BMW i8 and Dodge Viper. Atieva claims the van, nicknamed "Edna" is quicker than ever.
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Man claims Tesla Model X saved his life by driving to hospital on Autopilot

A Tesla Model X on Autopilot helped get a man suffering from a pulmonary embolism to the emergency room.
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Nissan unveils a van powered by its new solid-oxide fuel cells

Nissan unveiled a prototype vehicle using its new ethanol-based fuel cells in Brazil. Nissan believes this technology could make fuel cells more practical.
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Nissan unveils working prototypes of its radical BladeGlider concept in Brazil

The Nissan BladeGlider concept that first appeared at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show has morphed into a pair of working prototypes, which Nissan just unveiled.
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EPA approves sales of 2017 BMW diesels after a delay for more testing

The EPA approved 2017 BMW diesel models for sale, although diesels from rival Mercedes are still being held up.
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Hyundai drops its sporty Genesis coupe, plans new luxury model instead

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe will be put out to pasture after the 2016 model year. Its replacement will be a luxury car for the standalone Genesis brand.
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Latest Jeep hack reminds us why we should keep our cars’ software updated

The Jeep hack executed last year by Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek created anxiety about car hacking. Now the two security researchers are back for more.
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BMW’s 30 Jahre is coming to the U.S., but only for 150 well-heeled buyers

The 2017 BMW 30 Jahre M3 commemorates the 1986 launch of the original E30 BMW M3 in Europe. It gets performance upgrades from the M3 Competition Package.
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Luxury brand Mercedes' targets commercial market with no-frills Metris Worker van

The Mercedes-Benz Metris Worker is a no-frills version of the Mercedes Metris midsize van. It's aimed at business and fleet customers.
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Bugatti's dynamic duo heads to Monterey Car Week in August

The Bugatti Chiron and Vision Gran Turismo concept will appear together during Monterey Car Week later this month.
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With Green Commuter, Angelenos can carpool to work in Tesla Model X SUVs

Green Commuter is launching a combination car -haring and vanpool service using the Tesla Model X. The two services are coordinated via an app.
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will have 650hp, according to leaked order guide

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will have 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, according to a leaked order guide.
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Tesla is considering two theories to explain Autopilot-related crash

Tesla discussed two theories on the cause of a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system in a Senate briefing last week.
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Mercedes-Benz's new augmented reality app will aid first responders

The Mercedes-Benz Rescue Assist app uses augmented reality to let first responders see inside vehicles and plot the best way to rescue occupants.
2017 BMW 5 Series optical measurement

Robots will scan every inch of BMW’s next 5 Series for defects

The next BMW 5 Series will benefit from optical measurement technology, which will be used to check for manufacturing defects as BMW starts production.
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Lotus’ Elise Race 250 is one seriously focused track machine

The Lotus Elise Race 250 is a version of the Lotus Elise roadster built specifically for racing. A street-legal Elise will return to the U.S. in 2020.
2017 Genesis G80

So long Hyundai Genesis, hello 2017 Genesis G80

The 2017 Genesis G80 is the car formerly known as the Hyundai Genesis. It gets a new identity as part of the Genesis luxury brand.
2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road

Toyota’s 2017 4Runner TRD Off-Road can handle anything you throw at it

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road makes the most of the 4Runner's old-school design by enhancing its off-road capabilities.
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Korean electronics giant Samsung seeks stake in Chinese carmaker BYD

Samsung wants to buy a stake in Chinese carmaker BYD as part of a plan to expand further into the automotive realm.
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Elon Musk’s second master plan for Tesla is even more ambitious

The next Tesla master plan includes more solar power, more electric vehicles, and shared autonomous electric cars, according to CEO Elon Musk.
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Volkswagen will continue to sell diesels, but not in large numbers

Volkswagen won't stop selling diesel cars in the U.S., but will deemphasize them following the "Dieselgate" emissions scandal.
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BMW 100: Top 10 cars from the iconic German carmaker

BMW has made some iconic and innovative automobiles. From sports cars to race cars to luxury sedans, here are 10 of the Bavarian Motor Works’ best.
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Kia offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for cars new and old

Kia is offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a software update for several cars spanning model years 2014 through 2017.