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Land Rover R&D chief hates self-driving cars, says people aren’t ‘cargo’

Land Rover recently demonstrated a remote-controlled Range Rover, but it won't build fully autonomous self-driving vehicles, its R&D chief says.
2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak

Let the burnouts begin: Dodge unleashes its Hemi-powered Challenger Drag Pak

The 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak finally arrives in production-ready form, with two available Hemi V8 engines.
google reportedly pursuing manufacturing partner for self driving car

Google’s self-designed, self-driving car prototype hits the road

The Google self-driving car prototype unveiled last year is now driving on public roads around Mountain View, California, the company says.
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R-C

Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R-C makes its racing debut

The Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R-C is a racing version of the recently unveiled Shelby Mustang GT350R for IMSA sports car series.
Aston Martin DB9 GT

Aston Martin cranks the DB9 up to 540 hp with new GT model

The Aston Martin DB9 GT is the most powerful version of Aston Martin's stalwart DB9 ever built, with a 540-horsepower V12 engine.
Lexus RC F GT Concept

Lexus’ RC F GT Concept Pikes Peak racer is a rolling performance lab

The Lexus RC F GT Concept replaces the Lexus IS F CCR-S as a rolling laboratory for performance engineering at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Land Rover Defender 2 million

Land Rover builds its 2 millionth Defender, with help from Bear Grylls

The Land Rover Defender has had a pretty good run. Land Rover recently completed what it considers the 2 millionth copy of the iconic 4x4.
Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid

Subaru removes the XV Crosstrek’s hiking boots to create the Impreza Sport Hybrid

The Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid is Subaru's second production hybrid model, but unlike the existing XV Crosstrek Hybrid, it will be sold only in Japan.
Land Rover Range Rover

Land Rover’s tenacious Range Rover celebrates 45 years of mud slinging

The Land Rover Range Rover has achieved something few car models have, marking 45 years in showrooms since the first-generation model appeared in 1970.
Honda ARX-04b

Ain’t no mountain high enough: Honda reaches for Pikes Peak

A Honda ARX-04b endurance racer will tackle the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb June 28 as the first step in an eventual assault on the record.
2015 Audi A6 TDI Ultra "Record Road Trip"

How’s this for a summer road trip — 14 countries on one tank of diesel

An Audi A6 TDI Ultra set a Guinness World Record by driving through 14 countries on a single tank of diesel fuel.
'State Review' Land Rover Range Rover hybrid

Royal ‘State Review’ hybrid might be the poshest Range Rover ever

A Land Rover Range Rover "State Review" hybrid will be used by Queen Elizabeth II for official functions. It's the fourth Land Rover built for this use.
Porsche wins 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans

Porsche delivers a one-two punch to Audi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Porsche earned a 1-2 victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, increasing its total to 17 and becoming the first team to beat Audi in five years.
Nissan Juke-R NISMO teaser

Nissan is turning up the heat with the Juke-R NISMO

The Nissan Juke-R NISMO will debut June 25 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as a potentially more insane sequel to the Juke-R.
2016 Ford GT Le Mans car

Fifty years after its legendary first win, Ford’s GT will return to Le Mans

The Ford GT will return to Le Mans in 2016, competing in the GTE Pro class for production-based cars against its old rival, Ferrari.
The 1 millionth Chevrolet Corvette

GM starts work on the second ‘sinkhole’ Corvette

Another Corvette salvaged from the National Corvette Museum sinkhole is undergoing restoration at General Motors' Design Center.
Daimler and Bosch self-parking system

Forget autonomous driving, Daimler and Bosch want cars to park themselves

Autonomous parking could become a reality before autonomous driving, Bosch believes, and its partnering with Daimler to test that conviction.
2010 Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak

Look Ma – no hands! Self-driving cars can now roam Virginia highways

Self-driving cars are now permitted to drive on selected stretches of public highway in Virginia, although the first prototypes won't appear for a while.
Land Rover Heritage Driving Experience

Land Rover Heritage Driving Experience launches in U.K.

The Land Rover Heritage Driving Experience offers the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some classic Land Rover models ... and get them dirty.
2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid

Porsche is auctioning off a full-size replica of its 919 Hybrid Le Mans car

A Porsche 919 Hybrid is available to buy on eBay, sort of. It's a full-size replica being auctioned off by Porsche for a Singapore charity.
2015 Dodge Charger R/T Mopar '15 kit

Dodge’s muscular Charger R/T gets a steroid injection with new Mopar ’15 kit

The 2015 Dodge Charger R/T gets a little more attitude courtesy of a limited-edition Mopar '15 performance kit that adds power and some extra style.
Bentley Bentayga

Bentley Bentayga SUV to get new W12 engine

The Bentley Bentayga SUV will be the first model to get the VW Group's new W12 engine. The W12 will eventually make it to Audi as well.
Aston Martin Vantage GTE with livery by Tobias Rehberger

Aston Martin’s Vantage GTE art car is sure to dazzle at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

An Aston Martin Vantage GTE will wear a special livery designed by German artists Tobias Rehberger for the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend.
2015 BMW i3

BMW’s Dynamic Parking Prediction finds parking spots for you

BMW Dynamic Parking Prediction uses data from a fleet of vehicles to find available parking spaces on city streets.
2015 Toyota Camry XSE

Toyota studies Ford SmartDeviceLink tech

Toyota is studying the SmartDeviceLink in-car app platform developed by Ford subsidiary Livio for possible use in future vehicles.
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang produces an officially-confirmed 526 hp

The Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang V8's power output is confirmed at 526 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque for both the GT350 and GT350R models.
Google Self-driving car

Google autonomous car ‘drives like your grandma,’ CA resident says

The Google autonomous cars drive slowly and cautiously, according to reactions from a California resident who regularly sees them in traffic.
2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid

AcuraWatch safety tech makes the 2016 RLX Sport Hybrid the ultimate backseat driver

The 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid gets the AcuraWatch bundle of safety features, including Road Departure Mitigation and Cross Traffic Monitor.
Ford Daytona Prototype EcoBoost engine with 3D-printed intake manifold

Ford’s Daytona Prototype racecars head into battle with 3D-printed hardware

Ford uses 3D-printed parts on the Daytona Prototype cars racing in the Tudor United SportsCar Championship series.
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV

Mitsubishi confirms summer launch for CarPlay and Android Auto (in Europe)

Mitsubishi will introduce Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto this summer on the 2016 Pajero SUV in Europe.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Pony-car face-off: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2016 Ford Mustang

It's 2016 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2016 Ford Mustang reckoning time. Who will win the ultimate muscle car face-off?
Fiat Aegea Project

Fiat’s Aegea Project sedan ditches retro cuteness for grown-up style

The Fiat Aegea Project was unveiled at the 2015 Istanbul Motor Show, and will go on sale in 40 worldwide markets beginning later this year.
2016 Ford F-150

Need to park a trailer? Ford’s 2016 F-150 can do it for you

The 2016 Ford F-150 is available with Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which automatically steers a truck and trailer while reversing.
audi e benzin synthetic fuel news details and more lab

Audi cooks up ‘e-benzin,’ a renewable, synthetic gasoline substitute

Audi e-benzin is a gasoline substitute made without using any petroleum products. Audi says it can be produced entirely from renewable sources.
2017 Ford GT

Ford’s new GT has more lines of code than a Boeing jet airliner

The new Ford GT boasts more lines of code than a Boeing 787 Dreamliner or Lockheed F-22 Raptor, a product of Ford's decision to use off-the-shelf parts.
2015 Jeep Wrangler

Next Jeep Wrangler may not go all-aluminum after all

The next Jeep Wrangler will feature some aluminum components, but not an all-aluminum body, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne says.
Takata Uruguay airbag plant

Takata airbag recall now a record at nearly 34 million cars

The Takata airbag recall is now the largest automotive recall in U.S. history, with 33.8 million cars now affected. Takata now admits to a defect.
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

Ford’s 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang sounds ready to thrash a Camaro

The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang has all of the assets of a great performance car, including an awesome-sounding engine.