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2017 Ford Escape

Ford’s 2017 Escape debuts with a new face, engines, and tech

The 2017 Ford Escape gets refreshed styling, new EcoBoost engines, and the Sync Connect system, which connects the crossover to an app.
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Mercedes’ 2017 SL shows its restyled face in leaked photos

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will debut next week at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, but photos have already hit the web.
2016 Kia Optima

Kia promises autonomous-driving tech by 2020

Kia says it will introduce autonomous-driving technology by 2020, and a fully-autonomous car by 2030.
Dubai Police Porsche 918 Spyder

A Porsche 918 Spyder is the latest supercar to join the Dubai Police fleet

A Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid is the latest addition to the Dubai Police fleet of exotic cars. The Porsche will be used for promotional purposes.
Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle at Mcity

Ford tests autonomous cars at 'Mcity' simulated city

Ford says it's the first carmaker to test self-driving cars at the University of Michigan's new Mcity facility.
Audi At Home

Audi At Home car-sharing service launches in San Francisco and Miami

Audi At Home is the latest car-sharing project from Audi. It gives residents of luxury condos in San Francisco and Miami access to a fleet of Audi cars.
W Motors Fenyr Supersport

Dubai’s W Motors chisels out another supercar: The Fenyr Supersport

The W Motors Fenyr Supersport is the second supercar from Arabian boutique carmaker W Motors. It debuted at the 2015 Dubai Motor Show.
2016 Honda Civic

2016 Honda Civic coupe confirmed for LA Auto Show

The 2016 Honda Civic coupe will debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show as the second model in the 10th-generation Civic lineup.
2012 Subaru Tribeca

Subaru confirms new three-row crossover for 2018

Subaru will introduce a new three-row crossover in 2018. The unnamed vehicle will be built at the carmaker's Indiana plant.
2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4

2016 Lamborghini Huracán gets cylinder deactivation, new sound system, and more

The 2016 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 gets minor updates, including a new cylinder deactivation system and retuned all-wheel drive.
Nissan GT-R LM NISMO

No rear window? No problem: Nissan’s GT-R LM NISMO racer has cameras instead

The Nissan GT-R LM NISMO Le Mans car uses a rear-mounted camera in place of a rearview mirror, allowing drivers to see without a back window.
1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS (SEMA 2015)

Put 650 hp in your car with Chevy's LT4 V8 crate engine

The Chevrolet LT4 supercharged V8 is now available as a crate engine. Chevrolet showed it off in a 1970 Camaro at SEMA.
Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 gets mild Polestar upgrades, and more could be on the way

The Volvo XC90 will get some mild Polestar performance upgrades, although Volvo has not confirmed them for the U.S.
McLaren 570S Sport Series

First McLaren 570S rolls off the assembly line in England

The McLaren 570S is now in production at McLaren's facility in Woking, England. McLaren says it already has over 1,000 orders for the new supercar.
2014 Audi A7 TDI exterior front angle

Audi and VW join Porsche, stop sales of ‘cheating’ diesels

Audi and Volkswagen are reportedly following Porsche by stopping sales of diesel models recently called out by the EPA.
2016 Nissan TITAN XD “Triple Nickel”

Land-speed racing pickup truck? Nissan says ‘Why not?’

A 2016 Nissan Titan XD land-speed record racer was unveiled at the 2015 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Called Triple Nickel, it will contest multiple records.
Mazda CX-9 teaser

Mazda's next-gen CX-9 crossover to debut at 2015 LA Auto Show

The Mazda CX-9 crossover is getting an overhaul, and the results will be displayed at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Hands Up Don't Sell!: Porsche issues stop-sale order for Cayenne Diesel

Porsche Cayenne Diesel are being halted indefinitely as the scope of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal widens to more models.
2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro

2016 Chevy COPO Camaro debuts at SEMA

The 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro is the drag-racing version of the all-new 2016 Camaro, and the latest COPO iteration since Chevy revived the name in 2012.
Mazda MX-5 Spyder and Speedster concepts

Mazda strips even more weight from the Miata for SEMA

The Mazda MX-5 Miata gets a radical makeover for the 2015 SEMA show. Two Miata concepts focus on light weight with a retro racer vibe.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Momo Edition concept

VW Jetta GLI Momo Edition debuts at SEMA, complete with roof rack

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI Momo Edition is a concept built by Momo that will debut at the 2015 SEMA show.
2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0

Scion’s FR-S Release Series 2.0 brings the thunder of a ‘lunar storm’

The 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 is the latest of Scion's Release Series special-edition models. Production will be limited to 1,000 units.
Felipe Massa drives the Jaguar C-X75

See what Jaguar’s C-X75 supercar can do in the hands of an F1 driver

The Jaguar C-X75 supercar that will appear in the James Bond film 'Spectre' got put through its paces by F1 driver Felipe Massa.
Detroit Electric SP:01 assembly

First Detroit Electric SP:01 rolls off the assembly line

The Detroit Electric SP:01 electric sports car is rolling off the company's U.K. assembly line. Despite its name, the SP:01 won't be sold in the U.S.
Bentley Bentayga

Bentley Bentayga to get sideways at 'Power on Ice' event in Finland

The Bentley Bentayga will join the brand's "Power on Ice" driving event in Finland, where customers fling Bentley cars around on ice tracks.
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Would you take a Bentley off road? The brand-new Bentayga is bred for it

The Bentley Bentayga will debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show as Bentley's first ever production SUV. Will buyers accept an off-roading Bentley?
Subaru WRX STI S207

Subaru will only make 400 copies of this WRX STI S207, and you can’t have one

The Subaru WRX STI S207 is a limited-edition version of Subaru's WRX STI that will be sold only in Japan. It gets a power boost and some other tweaks.
Mazda RX-Vision concept

Mazda resuscitates rotary sports cars with its RX-Vision concept

The Mazda RX-Vision concept is a rotary-engined sports car concept unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, and previewing a possible rotary return.
Lexus LF-FC concept

Lexus’ fuel-cell LF-FC concept previews luxury’s future

The Lexus LF-FC concept debuted at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. It features a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain and gesture controls.
2014 Marussia F1

Formula One hopes an independent engine supplier will help cut costs

Formula One may add an independent engine supplier to support teams not already affiliated with a manufacturer in order to bolster competitiveness.
mazda-tokyo-motor-show-teaser

'SkyActiv-R' may be the name of Mazda's next rotary engine

The Mazda Tokyo Motor Show concept will feature a new rotary engine dubbed "SkkyActiv-R," according to a new report.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory AMIE 3D-printed car and house

Oak Ridge National Laboratory builds an integrated 3D-printed car and house

Oak Ridge National Laboratory's AMIE project includes a 3D-printed car and house with integrated energy-management system.
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Bentley’s Inspirator app designs cars by reading emotions

The Bentley Inspirator is a new app designed to help customers configure cars by using facial-recognition software to read their emotions.
2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO N-Attack Package

Maximum attack: 2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO N-Attack coming to SEMA

The Nissan GT-R N-Attack Package will make its U.S. debut at the 2015 SEMA show next month. It will be offered through tuner Stillen.
Tesla Model S P85D

‘Consumer Reports’ slams Tesla for poor reliability, Elon Musk reponds

The Tesla Model S electric car lost its "Consumer Reports" recommendation after performing poorly in the magazine's reliability survey.
Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV

Evoque Convertible, Cayman GT4 Clubsport and more at 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show

The 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show will feature 50 vehicle debuts, including the new Range Rover Evoque convertible and 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
tesla-autopilot-model s

Here’s why Tesla Autopilot users still need to keep their hands on the wheel

The Tesla Autopilot system has only been available for about a week, but owners are already posting videos of it malfunctioning.
volvo sign blue

Volvo teases ‘time machine’ concept for 2015 LA Auto Show

Volvo will unveil a "time machine" concept at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show next month, but it won't have a flux capacitor.