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Volkswagen midsize SUV test body

Why Volkswagen's new SUV is so crucial to its future

Volkswagen completed the first test body for its new midsize SUV at the Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant that will eventually mass-produce the truck.
Cars Car News
2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Toyota believes magnesium can solve battery woes, eventually

Toyota believes magnesium could be a viable alternative to the lithium-ion battery chemistry that's currently used in everything from phones to cars.
Cars Car News
Ford 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission

Ford’s 2017 F-150 gets 10-speed automatic, upgraded EcoBoost V6

The 2017 Ford F-150 will feature a 10-speed automatic transmission and upgraded 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, all in the name of fuel economy.
Cars Car News
Ford mobile wind tunnel

Ford turns shipping containers into a mobile wind tunnel for vehicle testing

Ford built a mobile wind tunnel from shipping containers to test production cars for excessive cabin noise. It can be shipped to a factory by truck.
Cars Car News
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Google and FCA confirm plans for a fleet of autonomous minivans

Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will partner on further development of self-driving cars, including a fleet of 100 Chrysler Pacifica prototypes.
Cars Car News
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Attack of the robot minivans: Chrysler Pacifica could be Google’s next self-driver

The Chrysler Pacifica minivan could form the basis for Google's next autonomous-car prototype, as part of an alliance between Google and Chrysler.
Cars Car News
Aston Martin AM-RB 001 teaser

Good luck finding Aston’s AM-RB 001 hypercar, or affording one

The Aston Martin AM-RB 001 co-designed by Aston and Red Bull Racing will have a production run of just 99 units, priced at over $3 million.
Cars Car News
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi says it didn’t cheat on U.S. fuel economy tests

Mitsubishi says it didn't cheat on U.S. fuel economy tests, claiming data submitted to the EPA over the past few years is all legitimate.
Cars Car News
Jaguar Land Rover Tile integration

With Tile integration, your Jag or Land Rover can find those lost sunglasses

Jaguar Land Rover is the first carmaker to integrate Tile Bluetooth tracking with its in-car app suites.
Cars Car News
2017 Jaguar XE

Here's how Ford and Jaguar turn aluminum scraps into car parts

Recycled aluminum is an important commodity for both Ford and Jaguar as they build larger numbers of aluminum-bodied vehicles.
Cars Car News
DARPA

DARPA aims to make future military vehicles lighter, cheaper, and smarter

DARPA awarded contracts to eight organizations to develop technology for future military vehicles under the GXV-T program.
Cars Car News
Mitsubishi eK Wagon

Cheat Sheet: Mitsubishi explains how it scammed fuel economy tests

Mitsubishi says it used a "high-speed coast down test" to produce the inflated fuel economy figures for cars it sold in Japan.
Cars Car News
Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE

VW's crossover barrage continues in Beijing with the T-Prime Concept GTE

The Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE is a plug-in hybrid full-size crossover concept that likely previews a future production model.
Cars Car News
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Autonomous cars get their own day at the track

Autonomous cars will get their first-ever track day, where companies and researchers will be able to test out the technology.
Cars Car News
LeEco LeSee concept

Faraday Future’s Chinese patron rolls out its own electric concept car

The LeEco LeSee concept is an electric car from the Chinese company backing Faraday Future. It debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show.
Cars Car News
2017 Lexus IS

Lexus’ 2017 IS debuts in Beijing after some plastic surgery

The 2017 Lexus IS debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with revised styling to match mechanical changes made for the 2016 model year.
Cars Car News
Audi TT RS

Audi’s TT RS lets its inner rally car out with 400-horsepower engine

The new Audi TT RS debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with 400 horsepower and more technology than ever.
Cars Car News
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Keyless entry: European researchers unlock cars with hacked radios

Car hacking is the price of increased technology in new vehicles. German researchers found a way to exploit the keyless entry systems in some cars.
Cars Car News
2017 nissan gt r gtr

Can you civilize Godzilla? Nissan tries its best with the revamped 2017 GT-R

The 2017 Nissan GT-R debuts at the 2016 New York Auto Show with revised styling, more power, and a greater emphasis on comfort.
Cars Car News
Lincoln Navigator concept

Lincoln’s Navigator concept steals the show with massive gullwing doors

The Lincoln Navigator concept debuts at the 2016 New York Auto Show with show-stopping gullwing doors, plus plenty of tech and luxury features.
Cars Car News
Chris Harris

Top Gear host Chris Harris will race for Bentley

Chris Harris will race for Bentley this season in the Blancpain Endurance Series Cup. He's also hosting Top Gear, in case you forgot.
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Feds inquire about Mitsubishi fuel economy after cheating comes to light

Mitsubishi must provide fuel economy information to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after admitting it cheated on tests in Japan.
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Volkswagen will buy back some diesel cars, modify others

Volkswagen has reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. government on how it will deal with diesel cars equipped with emissions-cheating software.
Cars Car News
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

Honda’s Accord Hybrid is back with better gas mileage, more tech

The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid returns after a one-year hiatus with increased fuel economy, revised styling, and more tech.
Cars Car News
honda clarity fuel cell joined by plug in hybrid 2017

Three’s company: Electric and Plug-In Hybrid models will join Honda’s Clarity Fuel Cell

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will be joined by Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid variants next year, giving the model three green powertrains.
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Mitsubishi XR-PHEV II concept

Mitsubishi overstated fuel economy on 620,000 cars in Japan

Mitsubishi admitted to overstating fuel economy on 620,000 cars sold in Japan over the past three years, including 468,000 supplied to Nissan.
Cars Car News
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Early Tesla Model X builds reveal quality issues

The Tesla Model X is suffering from quality issues, reports say. Some are related to headline-grabbing features like the car's "Falcon doors."
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Ford F-150 Service Vehicle

Ford’s police edition of the F-150 takes the chase off road

The 2016 Ford F-150 Special Service Vehicle is a police version of the F-150 pickup truck that augments Ford's existing lineup of police vehicles.
Cars Car News
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug in Hybrid front grill

Hyundai and Cisco to collaborate on connected car tech

Hyundai and Cisco will collaborate on connected car tech. Hyundai wants to emphasize connectivity in future models.
Cars Car News
2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Indy pace car

Chevy’s Camaro will once again pace the Indy 500

A 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 50th anniversary edition will pace the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. It will be driven by Roger Penske.
Cars Car News
2017 Subaru WRX STI

If it ain’t broke: Subaru’s WRX and STI continue into 2017 with minor changes

The 2017 Subaru WRX and STI carry over with minor changes, including a new reverse automatic braking system. Both versions go on sale this summer.
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VW has a new US CEO, but still no plan for its offending diesels

Volkswagen named Hinrich Woebcken, its current North American brand boss, as its new U.S. CEO and replacement for Michael Horn.
Cars Car News
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BMW recalls its 7 Series flagship to replace faulty airbag controllers

The 2016 BMW 7 Series is the subject of a recall and stop-sale order due to an issue with its airbag control module.
Cars Car News
Vauxhall Insignia VXR

UK plans to spend $212 million on connected highway tests

Connected highway tech that allows infrastructure and vehicles to communicate will be tested on designated stretches of U.K. roads.
Cars Car News
Koenigsegg Agera R

Koenigsegg will try again for a Nürburgring lap record

Koenigsegg will return to the Nürburgring after temporary speed limits quashed its first attempt last year. A record won't be attempted immediately.
Cars Car News
2017 Toyota Corolla

Toyota backs expanded connected-car tech test in Michigan

Toyota will back expanded testing of vehicle-to-vehicle communication tech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, using 5,000 ordinary drivers.
Cars Car News
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Ford talks user interface, autonomous cars, life in Silicon Valley

Ford User Interface Supervisor Jennifer Brace works to make you and your next car get along better. Read what she has to say about in-car tech, and working for Ford in Silicon Valley.
Cars Car Features
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VW’s next bit of diesel damage control may be to cut executive bonuses

Volkswagen may cut executive bonuses as pressure from the ongoing diesel scandal continues, a new report says.
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