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Jaguar F-Type SVR leaked image

Cat’s out of the bag: Jaguar’s 200-mph F-Type SVR leaks online

The Jaguar F-Type SVR will reportedly have 575 horsepower and a top speed of 200 mph. Images of the car leaked online recently.
honda clarity fuel cell joined by plug in hybrid 2017

Honda's 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell will start at 'around $60,000'

The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will launch in California before the end of year, and will be priced at "around $60,000," Honda says.
Ferrari California T HS

New Handling Speciale package gives Ferrari’s California T quicker reflexes

The Ferrari California T HS (Handling Speciale) will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March. The HS package is meant to sharpen handling.
Tesla Model X

Tesla files suit after faulty ‘falcon doors’ cause a delay on the Model X

Tesla is suing the German supplier originally charged with developing mechanisms for the Model X electric SUV's "falcon doors."
General Motors Maven

GM launches new Maven 'personal mobility brand'

General Motors Maven is a new brand that will consolidate all of General Motors' various mobility-service projects under one banner.
Honda Clarity FCV

GM and Honda may jointly manufacture fuel cells

GM and Honda plan to open a jointly operated fuel cell factory by 2025, according to a new report. They hope this will cut development costs.
MINI Clubman All4

MINI’s all-wheel drive Clubman All4 is perfect for winter weather

The MINI Clubman All4 is the latest variant added to the MINI lineup, combining all-wheel drive with the Clubman wagon body style.
Volkswagen

Volkswagen names another new executive, but still no diesel fix in sight

Volkswagen named Hinrich J. Woebcken as new head of its North American region. VW Group U.S. CEO Michael Horn will keep his position.
Volkswagen Trailer Assist

Watch this VW Passat and trailer pull off stunts that are (literally) unbelievable

Volkswagen demonstrated its new Trailer Assist feature in an ad that appears to show a car reversing at high speeds with a trailer.
Toyota Prius GT300

Toyota's eco-friendly Prius gets a dose of attitude with new GT300 racer

The Toyota Prius will once again race in Japan's Super GT series. A new racer based on the fourth-generation Prius has a larger engine and other changes.
google self driving car project independent company

When it comes to self-driving cars, Google no longer wants to go it alone

Google wants to partner with existing automakers on self-driving cars. It likely won't be able to commercialize the technology on its own.
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa's featherweight 4C sports car gets some upgrades for 2016

The 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C gets some new standard features and personalization options, but remains largely unchanged.
Verstappen's F1 showrun at the Hahnenkamm

What happens when you slap chains on an F1 car and drive it in the snow? Watch

A Formula One car piloted by Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen conquers an Austrian ski slope in style.
mercedes benz fuel cell crossover glc class 10

Mercedes may build a fuel cell version of its GLC-Class SUV

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a hydrogen fuel cell version of its GLC-Class crossover, an executive says. The fuel-cell vehicle could arrive next year.
motorsports complete guide champ

Motorsport 101: Everything you need to know, from F1 to NASCAR

The world of motorsports is fast, furious, and a bit overwhelming. Here, we breakdown some of the major series and types of racing from around the globe.
Hyundai Santa Cruz concept

Hyundai’s Santa Cruz truck seems a shoo-in for production, but will buyers bite?

The Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck concept that turned quite a few heads at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show is nearly assured for production, an executive says.
Hyundai Ioniq

Hyundai says its new Ioniq Hybrid will be sporty, as well as efficient

The Hyundai Ioniq will be sold as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric car. The model was shown in Korea ahead of its official debut in March.
2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Porsche says it can fix Cayenne Diesels with software and new catalytic converters

Porsche says it can make Cayenne Diesel SUVs comply with emissions standards just by swapping software and catalytic converters.
2016 Dodge SRT Viper ACR

FCA won't rule out a successor to the soon-to-be-deceased Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper is expected to go out of production in 2017, but FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne hinted that a new model is possible, eventually.
Ford Credit Link

Ford and Lincoln try to rewrite the rules of car leasing

Ford and its Lincoln luxury brand will test new leasing models as the company seeks to capitalize on alternatives to car ownership.
ford wearables lab

Ford tests future device integration and safety improvement in ‘wearables lab’

Ford is testing future device integration in a "wearables lab" at its Dearborn, Michigan, research center. It believes wearables could improve safety.
2017 GMC Acadia All Terrain

Underneath its tough exterior, GMC’s 2017 Acadia sheds 700 pounds

The 2017 GMC Acadia debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show having lost 700 pounds, and gained some more technology.
2017 Lexus LC 500

Lexus dares you to call it ‘boring’ with the raucous LC 500, a 467-HP luxury coupe

2017 Lexus LC 500 debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show as Lexus' long-rumored new luxury coupe. It sports the same 5.0-liter V8 as the RC F and GS F.
2017 Honda Ridgeline

Honda’s 2017 Ridgeline is a more civilized pickup truck

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, and will go on sale later this year in the burgeoning midsize truck segment.
FordPass dashboard

With FordPass, Ford seeks to create the ‘iTunes’ of mobility services

FordPass is Ford's latest attempt to expand from simply making cars to drawing revenue from other aspects of its customers' lives.
2016 Buick Envision

Chinese-built 2016 Buick Envision arrives in Detroit

The 2016 Buick Envision will be the first Chinese-made Buick sold in the U.S. when it goes on sale here next year. It will also fill a major lineup gap.
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.
ford smart mobility subsidiary 2017 fusion

2017 Ford Fusion storms into Detroit with 325-hp twin-turbo V6

The 2017 Ford Fusion debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show with several notable updates, including a new 325-hp V6 Sport model.
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.
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.
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.
Bentley Continental GT V8 S "Monster by Mulliner"

Bentley Continental GT ‘Monster by Mulliner’ makes some noise at CES 2016

A Bentley Continental GT V8 S with a custom Monster sound system was one of the many automotive exhibits at CES 2016.