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European authorities take a closer look at Tesla Autopilot

Tesla Autopilot is getting a second look from Dutch regulatory agency RDW, which issued the Model S' roadworthiness certificate for Europe.
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Ford teams up with Jose Cuervo to make car parts from agave

Ford and Jose Cuervo are looking into using waste from agave plants to make plastic for car parts like wiring harnesses and storage bins.
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SUV love killed America’s most ambitious efforts to boost fuel economy

The 54.5-mpg CAFE standard for 2025 is off the table, according to U.S. regulators. Booming SUV sales will make it unachievable, they say.
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Jaguar Land Rover launches test fleet of semi-autonomous, connected cars

Jaguar Land Rover will test autonomous-driving and connected-car technologies with a fleet of 100 cars over the next four years.
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Nissan Serena

Nissan launches ProPilot autonomous-driving system, with plans to bring it to the US

Nissan ProPilot is an autonomous driving system debuting on the Nissan Serena minivan in Japan. It will eventually be offered in the U.S. as well.
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Tesla won't disable Autopilot, will work on education instead, Musk says

Tesla won't disable its Autopilot system in the face of an NHTSA investigation into a fatal crash, CEO Elon Musk said this week.
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2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport

Hyundai aims for more thrills with performance-oriented 2017 Elantra Sport

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport gets a 200-horsepower turbocharged engine and better suspension than the standard Elantra.
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2016 Mazda CX-3

Small SUVs do poorly in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety headlight test

The IIHS recently conducted another group headlight tests, this time with small SUVs. None of them managed to get the top "good" rating.
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SEC investigating Tesla for possible securities law violation, report says

Tesla is under investigation by the SEC for not reporting a fatal crash involving Autopilot to its investors, a new report says.
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Roewe RX5

Alibaba claims to have created the world’s first ‘internet car’

Alibaba turned a Roewe RX5 SUV into an "internet car" with a YunOS operating system that allows the car to become part of the Internet of Things.
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2016 Nissan Murano

Nissan is selling a 2016 Murano Hybrid, but good luck finding one

The 2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid will be limited to just 600 units, and uses the powertrain from the defunct Pathfinder Hybrid.
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Smart Brabus

Brabus tunes Smart's tiny Fortwo and Forfour

The Smart Fortwo and ForFour Brabus performance models are on sale in Europe, but will they come to the U.S.?
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PSA Peugeot Citroën says fuel economy ratings don’t hold up in the real world

PSA Peugeot Citroën admitted that its cars' real-world fuel economy was much lower than the official ratings, after conducting an internal investigation.
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Jaguar XKSS

Don’t call it a replica: Jaguar’s reborn XKSS to debut at the 2016 LA Auto Show

The Jaguar XKSS "continuation" replica will debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, with deliveries set to begin in 2017.
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Tesla second-quarter deliveries fell short of target despite production jump

Tesla Motors produced just over 18,000 cars in the second quarter, claiming it achieved a steady rate of just under 2,000 cars per week by quarter's end.
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NHTSA investigates Tesla after fatal crash while vehicle was in autonomous mode

Tesla Autopilot is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the wake of a fatal crash.
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Faraday Future joins Formula E racing and will provide related technology

Faraday Future is partnering with Formula E team Dragon Racing. The Chinese-backed carmaker will be both a sponsor and technical partner.
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Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster

Gawk at the finest rides from this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a big motor sport party, and the cars that debut there are among the most exotic you’ll ever see. From Aston Martin to McLaren, we’ve got ‘em all right here.
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2002 Honda Civic (left) and 2001 Honda Accord (right)

If you own one of these Honda or Acura models, stop driving now, Feds say

Takata airbags in certain 2001-03 Honda and Acura models have a particularly high chance of causing fatalities, the NHTSA says.
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Enthusiasm for self-driving cars varies by state, says Volvo

Autonomous cars are most popular in New York and California, and least popular in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas, according to a Volvo survey.
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Smart’s 2017 Fortwo Cabrio starts (just) under $20,000

The 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio starts at just under $20,000, and is the only convertible in that price range, according to Smart.
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A modified Tesla Model S will take on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb next month

A Tesla Model S will race in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb June 26. It will be entered by Go Puck CEO Blake Fuller.
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History Channel slams the brakes on ‘Top Gear USA’; show may seek new network

'Top Gear USA' will end its run on the History Channel with Tuesday night's episode. Host Rutledge Wood hinted that the show may return, though.
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Jay Leno walked away from this scary rollover crash

Jay Leno walked away from a rollover crash in the Hurst Hemi Under Glass Plymouth Barracuda stunt car. He was riding in the passenger seat.
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2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Cruze Diesel used illegal software on emissions tests

The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is the subject of class-action lawsuit alleging General Motors equipped it with a VW-like "defeat device."
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McLaren P1 LM

Meet the ultimate version of McLaren’s P1 hybrid supercar

The McLaren P1 LM is a road-going version of the McLaren P1 GTR built by McLaren collaborator Lanzante for five wealthy customers.
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Faraday Future

California DMV gives Faraday Future permission to test self-driving cars

Faraday Future will begin testing self-driving cars on public roads in California later this year. The company also applied to test cars in Michigan.
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BMW i battery storage system

Soon, you’ll be able to use BMW i3 batteries to power your house

BMW is launching a home energy storage system using the same batteries as its i3 electric car. It is the latest carmaker to enter the energy storage market.
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Jaguar F-Type SVR Nürburgring taxi

Try not to lose your lunch riding in Jaguar's F-Type SVR around the Nürburgring

The Jaguar F-Type SVR is being pressed into service giving people rides around Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife, where F-Type development work was done.
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Volkswagen

Volkswagen may cut 40 models across its many brands

Volkswagen may cut at least 40 models across its many brands in response to the diesel scandal, according to German business publication Handelsblatt.
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Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio

217 mph with the top down? You can do it in Brabus’ 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio

Brabus claims its tuned version of the Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet is the world's fastest and most powerful four-seat convertible.
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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Anton Yelchin's Jeep may have been recalled for rollaway risk

Anton Yelchin died when he was trapped between his car and a brick mailbox pillar. His car may have been recalled for rollaway risk.
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Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe

Brabus’ S63 AMG-based 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe is too powerful for its own good

The Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe is an extreme tuner car based on the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe, and set to debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
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1966 Le Mans-winning Ford GT40

Meet the Ford GT40 that won Le Mans in 1966, and became a legend

The Ford GT40 that won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans was fully restored in time for the 50th anniversary of its legendary victory.
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2016 Volkswagen Passat

Judge extends Volkswagen diesel settlement deadline

Volkswagen and U.S. regulators will get one more week to finalize the diesel settlement announced in April. The new deadline is June 28.
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British Olympian Chris Hoy trades his bicycle for a Nissan Le Mans race car

British Olympian Chris Hoy will race at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, driving a Nissan-powered LMP2-class prototype car.
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2016 Audi R18

Audi’s 2016 R18 hybrid is ready to take on Porsche

The 2016 Audi R18 debuted at the Audi Sport Finale event in Munich. It will contest the 24 Hours of Le Mans and World Endurance Championship next year.
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Race the Ford GT in ‘Forza Motorsport 6’ before it races for real at Le Mans

The Ford GT race car is now available as a free download in Forza Motorsport 6, just in time for the GT's appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next week.
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