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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.
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.
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.
Dodge Durango

Dodge’s rumored Durango SRT could make school runs a lot more fun

A Dodge Durango SRT could arrive for the 2017 model year, packing the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 from the Challenger, Charger, and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.
Jaguar I-Type 1 Formula E car

Jaguar’s I-Type 1 electric race car is ready for the Formula E grid

The Jaguar I-Type 1 Formula E car marks Jaguar's return to top-tier racing. The electric car will debut at the Formula E race in Hong Kong October 9.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Van concept

Mercedes’ Vision Van is the electric, drone-equipped van of the future

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Van concept is an all-electric, connected van that sports an automated package-loading system and a pair of drones.
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.
2016 Dodge Challenger

Will we see an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger just in time for winter?

The Dodge Challenger could gain all-wheel drive for the 2017 model year. Dodge may also launch a wide-body version of the Challenger Hellcat.
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.
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.
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."
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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.
Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package

Porsche turns up the heat with new Macan Turbo Performance Package

The Porsche Macan Turbo gets a new Performance Package that ups horsepower and torque, and includes retuned suspension and brakes.
Pininfarina H2 Speed concept

Pininfarina’s radical H2 Speed hydrogen concept car will become reality

The Pininfarina H2 Speed concept hydrogen fuel cell race car concept will enter production. Pininfarina says it will build 10 copies, at $2.5 million each.
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.
Lexus LC 500 Super GT

Lexus turns its LC 500 coupe into an insane Super GT racer

The Lexus LC 500 will replace the RC F in the Japanese Super GT race series next year, when the big coupe also hits U.S. showrooms.
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.

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.
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.
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.
Nvidia

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.
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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.
Honda Civic hatchback prototype

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.
Cadillac Escala concept

From its OLED screens to its styling, Cadillac’s Escala concept is the future of luxury

The Cadillac Escala concept is the latest Cadillac concept to preview a possible flagship model for the the General Motors luxury brand.
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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.
Uber autonomous Volvo XC90

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.
McLaren 570GT by MSO concept

McLaren MSO tricks out a 570GT hatchback for a Pebble Beach debut

The McLaren 570GT by MSO concept debuted at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the latest example of custom work from McLaren's MSO division.
2016 Chevrolet Volt

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.
2017 Dodge Challenger T/A and 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona

Dodge revisits golden age of muscle cars with 2017 Challenger T/A, Charger Daytona

The 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona revive classic names from the golden age of muscle cars, but aren't as extreme as their predecessors.

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.