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2016 Ford Focus RS

Ford’s Focus RS laughs in the face of winter

The 2016 Ford Focus RS will be offered with a winter tire package from the factory. Ford says it's the first car in North America to get this option.
Eagle Spyder GT

Eagle’s Spyder GT is a modern take on the classic Jaguar E-Type

The Eagle Spyder GT is the third in a "trilogy" of Eagle E-Type variants. It's an enhanced version of the classic Jaguar E-Type.
Aston Martin Vanquish

Aston Martin Vanquish and Vantage replacements coming before 2018

Aston Martin will quickly follow up the launch of the DB11 with replacements for the Vanquish and Vantage, a new report says.
First Aston Martin Vulcans delivered

First Aston Martin Vulcans delivered to owners at Yas Marina

The Aston Martin Vulcan comes with a training course, so owners can handle the 820-hp, track-only supercar.
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Tesla will tweak 'Summon' in response to Consumer Reports' concerns

Tesla will implement software changes for its "Summon" self-parking system in response to concerns voiced by Consumer Reports.
2017 Nissan Titan

Nissan scales down its Titan truck with new ‘standard’ model

The 2017 Nissan Titan debuted at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show as a companion to the Titan XD model that went on sale in November.
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Toyota’s Tacoma TRD Pro off-roader is back, and ready to climb every mountain

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro marks the return of the most off-road-focused Tacoma model after a brief hiatus.
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Mercedes’ Sprinter Extreme is what every FedEx truck wants to grow up to be

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme concept debuts at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show as one of the flashiest commercial vehicles in recent memory.
Top Gear full cast

Top Gear full cast revealed

Top Gear will have a cast of seven, including Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, Sabine Schmitz, Eddie Jordan, Rory Reid, and The Stig.
Nissan Pathfinder, Rogue, Murano Winter Warrior concepts

Nissan’s Winter Warrior concepts take the fight to Mother Nature

Nissan unveiled three tracked Winter Warriors concepts at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, giving its crossovers a little more attitude.
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Feds tell Google autonomous systems could qualify as drivers

The Google self-driving car could legally be considered its own driver, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told the company.
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Alfa Romeo denies Giulia delay is due to crash test issues

Alfa Romeo says a six-month delay in the launch of its Giulia sedan has nothing to do with crash test issues, disputing a recent report.
2015 Red Bull RB11 Formula One car

To protect drivers, F1 wants to give cars ‘Halos’

Formula One plans to integrate the "Halo" canopy into car designs beginning with the 2017 season, in order to protect against driver head injuries.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

VW attorney says owners will get ‘generous’ compensation

Volkswagen will offer a "generous" compensation package to owners, the attorney in charge of the compensation fund says.
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Will Bentley be the next VW Group brand to build an electric car?

Bentley may build an electric car in the near future. If it does, it could crib parts from the Porsche Mission E and other VW Group electric models.
Google self-driving Lexus RX 450h in Kirkland, Washington

Google expands its self-driving car program to Washington state

A Google self-driving car is set to begin testing in Kirkland, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. That means Google cars will operate in three states.
2016 Cadillac ELR

Cadillac's ELR coupe isn't long for this world

The Cadillac ELR isn't long for this world. Cadillac will continue selling it for awhile, but plans "no further investment" in the electric car.
Elibriea supercar concept

Exclusive: See Elibriea’s supercar concept stalk the desert

The Elibriea supercar concept struts its stuff in a new video. Elibriea says it will put this car into production by the end of the year.
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Matt LeBlanc isn’t just doing a Friends reunion, he’s also … hosting Top Gear?

Top Gear just got a new host, and it's actor Matt LeBlanc. He's already appeared on the show before, and has worked with the BBC previously.
toyota kills off scion brand emblem

Scion-ara! Toyota moves to kill off sub-brand in August

Toyota has announced that it will drop its youth-oriented sub-brand Scion after 13 years on the market.
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Ford takes a page from Ferrari, will screen potential GT buyers

The Ford GT supercar will only be sold to buyers that meet Ford's approval. The company will screen all potential buyers before handing over keys.
Lexus RC F GT3

Can Lexus’ RC F GT3 earn the Toyota luxury brand some respect on the track?

The Lexus RC F GT3 will join the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship later this year, competing in the GT Daytona (GTD) class.
2016 Jaguar XJ

Jaguar Land Rover wants autonomous cars to drive like humans, not robots

Jaguar Land Rover is researching ways to make future autonomous cars drive more like humans, using data from actual human drivers.
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R at 2016 Daytona 24 Hours

Honda and Chevy celebrate at Daytona, while Ford goes home empty-handed

The Daytona 24 Hours ended with an overall win for Honda and a GTLM class win for Chevrolet. Ford went home empty-handed.
Last Land Rover Defender

Wave goodbye as the last Land Rover Defender rolls off the assembly line

The last Land Rover Defender rolled off the assembly line in Solihull, England, this week, bringing an end to a lineage that stretches back 68 years.
Elibriea supercar concept

The Elibriea supercar concept makes a Lamborghini look as boring as a Camry

The Elibriea supercar concept was designed by a student at Texas A&M's Qatar campus, and its backers claim a production version is on the way.
Jeep Wagoneer

Possibly running out of ideas, Jeep may revive the Wagoneer

The Jeep Wagoneer nameplate will be revived alongside the previously-discussed Grand Wagoneer, but how it will be used is unclear.
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New Alfa Romeo models now coming later rather than sooner

Alfa Romeo will still get a full line of new models under FCA's revised five-year plan, but details and timing have changed.
Ford GT

Daytona 101: Everything you need to know about America’s 24-hour endurance race

2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR

Jaguar’s ferocious 2017 F-Type SVR is coming to Geneva

The 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR will make its official debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Jaguar confirmed the car's existence after photos leaked.
2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X

GMC’s 2016 Sierra All Terrain X goes for stealthy and sinister style

The 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X is the latest special-edition version of the updated 2016 Sierra full-size pickup truck. Check out that light bar.
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche

Daimler’s CEO says Apple and Google car projects are progressing

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche told a German newspaper that he was impressed by the progress made by tech companies like Apple and Google on car projects.
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Volkswagen’s diesel cheating was an ‘open secret’ among engineers, report says

A Volkswagen internal investigation shows that many employees knew about the company's diesel cheating, says a newspaper that claims to have seen it.
Pope Francis Fiat 500L

Pope Francis' Fiat 500L heads for auction in Philadelphia

A Pope Francis Fiat 500L used during the Pontiff's visit to Philadelphia last year will be auctioned off for charity this week.