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Ford GT

You can now order a Ford GT, but only if Ford likes you

Ford GT applications are now being accepted. Ford will review potential buyers before allowing them to actually purchase the new supercar.
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How Ford plans to take its Michigan headquarters into the future

Ford is set to undertake a 10-year renovation of its world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, including splitting it into two campuses.
2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR

Jaguar Land Rover’s new tech subsidiary InMotion to test car sharing

Jaguar Land Rover is launching a new tech subsidiary called InMotion that will test car sharing and other related concepts and technologies.
2016 Ford C-MAX Hybrid

Here’s why Ford wouldn’t let Tesla use the name ‘Model E’

Ford may use the name "Model E" for a Toyota Prius-Fighting hybrid model, which would reportedly be built in Mexico beginning in 2019.
Nissan GT-R drift speed record

Watch a 1,380-hp Nissan GT-R go 189 mph … sideways

A Nissan GT-R achieved 304.96 kph (189.4) with a 30-degree drift angle during a run at an airport in the UAE, setting a Guinness World Record.
GM design boss Ed Welburn and the Buick Avista concept

GM design boss Ed Welburn to retire on July 1

Ed Welburn, General Motors' current design boss, will retire July 1. He's only the sixth head of design in the company's 108-year history.
Tesla Model S P90D and Qantas Boeing 737-800

Watch a Tesla Model S race a Boeing 737 in Ludicrous mode

A Tesla Model S P90D drag races a Qantas Boeing 737-800 airliner. Because if you've got a Tesla and a jet airplane, what else are you going to do?
2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

Ford's Shelby GT350 Mustang gets Sync 3, standard Track Package

The 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang gets a few minor tweaks, including new exterior colors and a longer list of standard and optional equipment.
Volvo XC90 Drive Me

Volvo's self-driving cars will hit the road in China

Volvo will launch an autonomous car experiment in China, putting self-driving cars in the hands of ordinary Chinese drivers.
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Volkswagen may miss latest diesel deadline

Volkswagen may miss an April 21 deadline to propose a fix for its delinquent diesel cars, according to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
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GM isn’t worried about all of those Tesla Model 3 pre-orders

The Tesla Model 3 may be getting a lot of attention, but General Motors doesn't think that will affect demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
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Tesla blames 'hubris' for sluggish Model X production

Tesla released its quarterly sales report, and blamed its own "hubris" for the relatively slow ramp-up of Model X production.
2016 Bentley Continental GT Speed

Bentley’s venerable Continental GT and Flying Spur get a styling and tech refresh

The 2016 Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur will debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in a few weeks with a handful of updates.
2016 Toyota Prius V

Few bright spots in IIHS headlight test

The IIHS released its first ratings for car headlights, and the results weren't impressive. Only one car received the top "good" rating.
2017 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar

Volvo’s S60 and V60 Polestar hot rods are back with 367 hp

The 2017 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar return with a new turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from Volvo's "Drive-E" line.
Roborace concept car

This is Roborace’s insane autonomous race car

Roborace unveiled a design for its autonomous race car, created by Tron: Legacy vehicle designer Daniel Simon.
Top Gear full cast

Here’s the first trailer for the new Top Gear

Top Gear is coming back in May, and the first trailer shows plenty of cool cars, zany antics, and a little vomit. The show relaunches with six hosts.
Nissan Leaf self-driving prototype

Rhode Island may legalize autonomous car testing

Self-driving cars could soon be allowed to drive on Rhode Island roads, if a new bill setting rules for testing becomes law.
2015 Red Bull RB11 Formula One car

Potential Formula One buyers agree on a sale price

Formula One shareholder CVC Capital Partners may sell its 35-percent stake to undisclosed buyers, F1 czar Bernie Ecclestone says.
Volkswagen Golf TDI

After six months, Volkswagen still has no plan to fix its diesel cars

Volkswagen missed a March 24 deadline set by U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer to come up with a fix for its TDI diesel cars.
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Mazda brings back the Miata’s retractable hardtop with the 2017 MX-5 RF

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is a retractable-hardtop version of the current MX-5 Miata, debuting at the 2016 New York Auto Show.
2017 Toyota Highlander

Toyota’s 2017 Highlander heads to New York with updated styling, powertrains

The 2017 Toyota Highlander will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show with a restyled front end and some powertrain changes.
2016 Scion tC Release Series 10.0

Scion makes last auto show appearance with tC Release Series 10.0 in New York

The 2016 Scion tC Release Series 10.0 will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show as the last new Scion ever. The brand will be killed off in August.
2017 Chevrolet Sonic

Chevy gives its 2017 Sonic a new face, and more tech

The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show with revised styling and available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk leaked ahead of New York Auto Show

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is leaked ahead of its debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show. It's not the Trackhawk some expected.
2017 Infiniti QX70 Limited

Infiniti's QX70 crossover gets glitzier Limited trim

The 2017 Infiniti QX70 Limited is a special trim package for the Infiniti QX70 crossover debuting at the 2016 New York Auto Show this week.
Jaguar XKSS

From the ashes: Jaguar will complete the production run of its legendary XKSS

The Jaguar XKSS will be the next classic model revived by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, completing the original production run.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica

First drive: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler tried to fight crossover creep with a complete redesign of its minivan, even giving it a new name, Pacifica.
TVR sports car rendering

TVR's next sports car will be built in Wales

TVR will build its new sports car in the Ebbw Vale Enterprise Zone in South Wales, and will get assistance from the Welsh government.
FordPass dashboard

Ford secures Spotify partnership for its FordPass mobility service

Ford is partnering with Spotify on its new FordPass program, which will curate mobility services for members.
Tesla emblem preview image

Tesla upgrades factory in anticipation of Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 will start production next year, and Tesla is already upgrading its California factory for the job.
2015 Jeep Cherokee

Worried about car hacking? FBI and DOT offer safety tips

Car hacking is becoming more of an issue because of the increasing complexity of modern vehicle electronics. Here are some safety tips from the FBI and DOT.
Jaguar XJ vs DJI Inspire 1 drone

Jaguar XJ tries to evade a drone in Hollywood-style chase

A Jaguar XJ tries to evade a skillfully-piloted drone at a Chinese racetrack, with a Hollywood stunt driver at the wheel.
Honda 'Serial One' cover image

Honda follows the restoration of the first car it sold in the U.S.

Honda is releasing an online video series documenting the restoration of the first car it sold in the U.S., a 1969 N600.
Audi's A7 autonomous car

ISIS progressing with work on driverless car bombs, security analyst says

ISIS may soon use self-driving cars to deploy bombs, a security analyst says. There is concern the group will use driverless cars as weapons.
Ariel Atom

Ariel has used Honda engines for 16 years, and sees no reason to stop

The Ariel Atom and Nomad will continue to use Honda engines. Ariel and Honda have partnered for 16 years, and see no reason to stop now.
Rezvani X Performance package

Rezvani introduces X Performance aerodynamic package

The Rezvani X Performance package adds aerodynamic elements from Rezvani's 700-horsepower Beast X to other versions of the car.
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Autonomous car startup Cruise is General Motors’ latest tech acquisition

General Motors will buy autonomous car startup Cruise Automation and add it to a recently-created autonomous car research unit.