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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew debuts in Detroit

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, but the Raptor won't go on sale until later this year.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler's minivan is reborn with a hybrid powertrain, spiffy styling, new name

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica replaces the Town & Country as Chrysler's minivan. New from the ground up, it boasts an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid winter testing

3D maps ensure Ford’s autonomous cars won’t get snow blind

Ford is testing self-driving cars in winter weather, something it claims no other carmaker is doing. Its cars use 3D maps to "see" in snowy weather.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 7

Volkswagen could buy back 115,000 diesel cars, report says

Volkswagen could buy back 115,000 diesel cars in the U.S., according to a German newspaper report. Many people are already calling for buybacks.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevy's 200-mile 2017 Bolt EV will start at $37,500

The Chevrolet Bolt EV will indeed start at $37,500, General Motors confirmed. That drops to $30,000 after a $7,500 federal tax credit.
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class leak

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets its Nevada driver's license

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is licensed to drive autonomously on Nevada highways. Mercedes-Benz says it's the first production car to be licensed.
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Audi previews future interior concepts at CES 2016

Audi told show patrons at CES 2016 that it plans to expand its "virtual cockpit" into a "virtual dashboard" for future models.
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VW’s microbus gets the hippy reincarnation it deserves with the electric Budd-e

The Volkswagen Budd-e concept debuted at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas after months of teasing and rumors.
McLaren 675LT JVCKenwood concept

McLaren 675LT JVCKenwood concept debuts at CES with all-digital cockpit

The McLaren 675LT JVCKenwood concept debuted at CES 2016 in Las Vegas with a cockpit full of tech, including an impressive head-up display.
McLaren 675LT

McLaren’s 675LT debuts with 666 hp and cannons for exhaust

The McLaren 675LT is a new iteration of the 650S supercar that pays homage to the McLaren F1 "Longtail" racers of the 1990s.
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Audi will use Thunderhill Raceway for autonomous car testing

Audi designated California's Thunderhill Raceway as the test track for its autonomous-car development program.
gm maps for self driving cars onstar

GM hopes its customers will help it make maps for self-driving cars

GM is considering using Mobileye mapping technology and data from its OnStar telematics customers to create maps for autonomous cars.
Audi RS 7 self-driving concept at Sonoma Raceway

Audi’s second self-driving RS 7 blitzes California racetrack

A second Audi RS 7 self-driving prototype was recently tested at Sonoma Raceway in California. It's lighter than its predecessor, but just as clever.
Ford F-150 and drone

Ford launches developer program for vehicle-to-drone tech

Ford announced a new developer program at CES 2016. The goal is to develop communications tech to connect cars and drones.
Ford C-Max Energi

Ford demonstrates smart home integration at CES 2016

Ford demonstrated integration of Amazon Echo and Wink smart-home tech with its Sync infotainment systems at CES 2016.
2015 Volvo XC90

Nvidia’s Drive PX 2 is the brains behind Volvo’s autonomous test cars

The Nvidia Drive PX 2 is the second generation of a computer for self-driving cars that Nvidia claims provides artificial-intelligence capabilities.
Chrysler Uconnect Apple CarPlay

FCA jumps on the CarPlay/Android Auto bandwagon with its 4th-gen Uconnect system

FCA's Uconnect infotainment system will get several updates, including available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the carmaker announced at CES.
Ford SYNC 3 AAA

Toyota is first to sign on for Ford's SmartDeviceLink app platform

Ford can now claim Toyota and suppliers QNX and UIEvolution as partners in its SmartDeviceLink app connectivity platform.
Ferrari 488 GTB

Fiery Ferraris: 488 GTB sales stopped, California T recall due to fire risk

The Ferrari 488 GTB is the subject of a stop-sale order due to a fire risk first discovered in the Ferrari California T.
2015 BMW i3

Will BMW mark its centennial with a forward-looking autonomous concept car?

BMW may unveil an autonomous concept car to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and preview technology that could go into production.
2017 Infiniti QX30 and QX30S

Name game: Infiniti’s new compacts will both be called QX30

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 name will be applied to both of Infiniti's recently-unveiled compact models. The Q30 name is gone.
2017 Audi Q7

Audi Q2 crossover confirmed for 2016 debut

The Audi Q2 small crossover will debut sometime in 2016, alongside a redesigned version of the larger Q5, Audi confirms.
Aston Martin Vulcan

Aston Martin wants to trademark the name 'Aeroblade,' but why?

Aston Martin wants to trademark the name "Aeroblade," possibly for a component rather than an entire car. But what could that component be?
BMW M4 GTS front track

BMW will build its M4 GTS at the rate of just five units per day

The BMW M4 GTS will be limited to just 700 units, and BMW will take its time producing them. Just five cars will roll off the line each day.
The Stig Top Gear Hennessey VelociRaptor

Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris may join Chris Evans on new Top Gear

Top Gear host Chris Evans may be joined by Sabine Schmitz and Chris Harris, two people already familiar to car fans.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen kills 'Das Auto' slogan in response to diesel scandal

Volkswagen will no longer use the "Das Auto" slogan that's appeared in company advertising since 2007.
Nissan GT-R LM NISMO

Nissan kills its radical GT-R LM NISMO hybrid racer

The Nissan GT-R LM NISMO hybrid is dead after just one season of racing. The radical GT-R LM simply never lived up to expectations.
Toyota Highway Teammate

Toyota to debut map-generating system for autonomous cars at CES

Toyota will unveil a new system that generates maps for self-driving cars at CES next month. It relies on data from Toyota vehicles already on the road.
Top Gear Vauxhall Astra

Top Gear’s ‘Reasonably Priced Car’ heads for auction

The last Top Gear "Reasonably Priced Car," a Vauxhall Astra Tech Line, is being auctioned off for charity on eBay in the U.K.
2016 Fiat 500X

Fiat may really build a 500X Abarth, but will anyone buy it?

A Fiat 500X Abarth may be added to the lineup soon, as Fiat seeks to grow the Abarth brand by adding more models. A 124 Spider Abarth is likely too.
2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO

Nissan holds off on a new GT-R

The current Nissan GT-R will not be replaced right away. Instead, Nissan will reportedly focus on making it more upscale.
Ford F-150

Ford’s F-150 is going hybrid, but could it go diesel too?

The Ford F-150 may get a diesel engine sourced from Land Rover, a new report says. The "Lion" engine comes from the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 7

VW names attorney for diesel claims program

Volkswagen has retained attorney Kenneth R. Feinberg to deal with customer claims related to the diesel-cheating scandal.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

VW reshuffles management in the wake of ‘dieselgate’

Volkswagen is cutting management positions and appointing executives to replace those who resigned in the wake of the "dieselgate" scandal.
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Will Audi unveil a hydrogen fuel cell SUV concept in Detroit?

Audi will reportedly unveil a hydrogen fuel cell concept at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, possibly a variant of the e-tron quattro concept from Frankfurt.
Brabus Mercedes-AMG GT S

Brabus boosts the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S to 591 horsepower

Brabus will debut a tuning package for the Mercedes-AMG GT S at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show next week. It's the latest Brabus tweak of a Mercedes model.
2016 Nissan Titan XD

Nissan's 2016 Titan gets a 5.6-liter gasoline V8 option

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD may have made headlines with its 5.0-liter Cummins diesel V8, but that won't be the only engine available in this new truck.
Kia Soul EV autonomous prototype

Kia will test self-driving cars on Nevada's roads

Kia will become the latest automaker to test self-driving cars on public roads. It's now licensed by the state of Nevada to do so.