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Le Mans Ford 2016

Why the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans is such a big deal to Ford

Ford’s all-out assault on the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the biggest story at the race this year, and it’s been five decades in the making. Here’s why this year’s Le Mans race is so important to Ford.
Audi 24 Hours of LeForza

While real racers battle at Le Mans, gamers compete in Audi’s ’24 Hours of LeForza’

Audi will host the "24 Hours of LeForza," a virtual endurance race on Forza Motorsport 6 to celebrate the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 (103EX)

The Rolls Royce of 2116 is an autonomous cocktail lounge on wheels

The Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 is an autonomous zero-emission concept car predicting the future of Rolls-Royce.
MINI Vision Next 100

Vision Next 100 concept is a long way from MINI’s humble origins

The MINI Vision Next 100 is part of a series of Vision Next 100 concepts orchestrated by MINI parent BMW, and meant to showcase future technologies.
Volvo XC90

This plug-in hybrid SUV is the most powerful production Volvo ever

The Volvo XC90 T8 "Twin Engine" plug-in hybrid will get a Polestar upgrade package that boosts output to 421 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque.
Lamborghini Centenario North American debut

Lamborghini’s Centenario makes a rare public appearance in Los Angeles

The Lamborghini Centenario made its North American debut at a private event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
2017 Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso

Maserati’s 2017 Quattroporte tries to stay fresh with new look, more tech

The 2017 Maserati Quattroporte gets updated styling and more technology features, but is that enough to compete with the Germans?
2016 smart fortwo

Smart’s redesigned Fortwo Electric Drive will scoot into the Paris Motor Show

A redesigned Smart Fortwo Electric Drive will debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in coupe and convertible body styles, Smart parent Daimler says.
Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell

Mercedes jumps on the fuel cell bandwagon with the GLC F-Cell

The Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell is a prototype for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle Mercedes-Benz plans to put on sale next year.
2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow

Let the sun shine in with Subaru’s luminescent 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow

The 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow is a special edition of the BRZ sports car that will be limited to 500 units. Yes, it really is yellow.
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Karma Automotive sets up shop in Michigan

Karma Automotive plans to set up an engineering and sales office in Troy, Michigan, as it works to restart production of the ex-Fisker Karma.
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Tesla introduces less-expensive Model S 60 and 60D variants

The Tesla Model S lineup is getting reshuffled with the return of the Model S 60, and a new all-wheel drive 60D variant.
2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport

Infiniti may offer a Tesla-style autonomous system on future models

Infiniti wants to use the Q50 sedan's Direct Adaptive Steering system on other models to enable semi-autonomous driving.
Volvo S90 and V90 with Polestar Performance Optimization

Volvo S90 and V90 get mild performance upgrades, but more could be more on the way

Volvo will offer its Polestar Performance Optimization package on the new S90 sedan and V90 station wagon. Other upgrades may follow.
Toyota Plano, Texas, headquarters rendering

Toyota plans solar power system for new Texas HQ

Toyota plans to install a 7.75-megawatt solar power system at its new headquarters in Plano, Texas, with panels on the site's parking structures.
McLaren MSO Carbon Series LT

McLaren goes carbon crazy with the MSO Carbon Series LT

The McLaren MSO Carbon Series LT is a limited-edition version of the 675LT Spider, with even more carbon fiber bodywork than that model.
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Volvo’s next-generation Polestar models could boast 600 horsepower

Volvo may build 600-horsepower plug-in hybrid Polestar performance versions of its S90 sedan and V90 wagon, combining performance with efficiency.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Chevy's 2017 Silverado gets a functional hood scoop for easier breathing

The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD features a new air-intake system with a cool looking hood scoop that actually helps performance.
Jaguar F-Pace "The Art of Performance"

Jaguar lights up Sydney with F-Pace-inspired LED installation

The Jaguar F-Pace SUV gets its own light show at the Vivid Sydney festival in Australia called "The Art of Performance."
Acura RLX Automated Development Vehicle

Study shows drivers aren’t ready to relinquish full control to autonomous cars

Self-driving cars may be getting closer to the mainstream, but a recent study found that consumers may not be ready for them.
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Tesla mobilizes owners for yet another referral program

Tesla launched its third customer referral program yesterday, offering $1,000 credits to customers referred by existing owners, and to said owners as well.
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Here’s what made last night’s Top Gear premiere really interesting

The LaFerrari Spider got a very unusual reveal on "Top Gear." Gordon Ramsay brandished what he said was a key to the new convertible supercar.
BMW M6 Celebration Edition

BMW builds a 600-hp M6, but only for Japan

The BMW M6 Celebration Edition is a Japan-only special edition of the M6 built to celebrate BMW's 100th anniversary.
Top Gear full cast

Want more gear? Check out the trailer for ‘Top Gear’ spinoff ‘Extra Gear’

'Top Gear' is getting a spinoff called 'Extra Gear' that premieres alongside the relaunched car show. A trailer promises behind-the-scenes action.
Fifth Gear

‘Fifth Gear’ becomes a fifth wheel, will not be renewed

'Fifth Gear' will not be renewed for another season, host Tiff Needell confirmed via Twitter. The show sprang from the first cancellation of 'Top Gear.'
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Tesla driver snoozes while Autopilot steers

Tesla Autopilot is not meant to replace drivers, something apparently lost on the man who took a nap while his Model S Autopilot-ed itself.
2017 Subaru BRZ

Subaru's 2017 BRZ soldiers on with styling and performance tweaks

The 2017 Subaru BRZ gets subtle exterior and interior changes, a bit more power, and a new Performance Package.
crash test

NHTSA to put crash-test dummies in rear seats in response to rise of Uber, Lyft

NHTSA says it will start putting crash-test dummies in back seats beginning in 2019, in response to the popularity of ride-sharing services like Uber.
Atlanta traffic jam self-driving

Stay safe while traveling this weekend with these Memorial Day driving tips

Memorial Day is one of the toughest driving weekends on the calendar. Here are some driving safety tips, courtesy of AAA and Michelin.
2016 Nissan Leaf charging port

Apple reportedly investigating charging stations for electric cars

Apple is reportedly in talks with infrastructure companies about the technology behind electric car charging stations.
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Volkswagen reportedly on track to finalize diesel settlement

Volkswagen, federal regulators, and attorneys representing VW owners are reportedly making progress in finalizing a diesel settlement.
2016 Dodge Challenger

Muscle cars do poorly in IIHS crash tests

Crash tests of a Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Challenger showed deficiencies in multiple areas, proving fast cars aren't necessarily safe.
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Forget the car reveals, AutoMobility LA will emphasize tech

AutoMobility LA will combine the Los Angeles Auto Show press days with the Connected Car Expo tech conference also held during the show.
Volvo Concept 40.1

Volvo downsizes its winning formula with 40 Series concepts

The Volvo 40 Series concepts preview upcoming compact cars based on Volvo's Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform.
Mitsubishi XR-PHEV II concept

Mitsubishi president to resign over fuel economy scandal, report says

Mitsubishi president Tetsuro Aikawa will resign in the wake of the carmaker's fuel economy cheating scandal, a new report says.
Acura RLX Automated Development Vehicle

Acura’s self-driving RLX prototype gets a major upgrade

Honda's Acura RLX Automated Development Vehicle is getting an upgrade, with new sensors, computers, and software. It will test at the GoMentum station.
GAC Trumpchi GS5

Second time lucky? China’s GAC Group will return to the Detroit Auto Show in 2017

GAC Group will return to the Detroit Auto Show in 2017. The Chinese company showed its Trumpchi GS4 crossover there in 2015.
2017 Kia Cadenza

Kia's 2017 Cadenza rolls into New York with a new face, less weight

The 2017 Kia Cadenza large sedan debuts at the 2016 New York Auto Show with updated styling, a new body structure, and more tech.