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2016 Lexus RC 200t F Sport

For 2016, Lexus’ RC coupe gets turbocharged

The 2016 Lexus RC adds a turbocharged engine and a second all-wheel drive model, growing the lineup from two variants to four, plus the RC F hot rod.
GM's Let's Drive NYC

GM unveils car sharing program for the Big Apple

General Motors is running a pilot program called "Let's Drive NYC" that gives residents of the Ritz Plaza access to short-term car rentals.
google reportedly pursuing manufacturing partner for self driving car

Google reportedly pursuing manufacturing partner for self-driving car

Google is looking for an existing carmaker to partner with on bringing its self-driving cars to market, Sergey Brin says.
2016 Ford Focus RS press front angle

Ford launches ‘By Design’ ad campaign for cars

Ford is launching a new ad campaign called "By Design" that will be the car equivalent to its "Built Ford Tough" truck tagline.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Diesel

After VW, regulators demand more testing for Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon diesels

Diesel versions of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will have to undergo additional emissions testing in the wake of the Volkswagen scandal.
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‘Spectre’ racks up a car-kill bill of $37 million

'Spectre,' the latest James Bond movie, will feature some stunning cars but also, apparently, some stunning car carnage.
Volkswagen Golf TDI

Volkswagen may recall all 11 million ‘cheater’ TDI cars

Volkswagen is about to issue a recall for all 11 million diesel cars implicated in the recent emissions cheating scandal, a new report says.
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Honda previews its fuel-cell vehicle ahead of 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

The Honda FCV hydrogen sedan will debut at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, and is expected to go on sale sometime in 2016.
2016 Opel Astra

Redesigned Opel Astra could be sold in the U.S. as a Buick

The Opel Astra could be sold in the U.S. as a Buick when four-door sedan and two-door coupe models arrive.
2015 Scion xB 686 Parklan Edition

Scion’s xB gets a sendoff with snowboard-themed 686 Parklan Edition

The Scion xB 686 Parklan Edition marks one last special edition for Scion's boxy xB compact, before the model is discontinued.
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition

Porsche will only build 25 of these Rennsport Reunion Edition 911s

The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition is a limited-edition model built to celebrate Porsche's celebration of racing.
Red Bull Racing at 2014 Singapore GP

Did the VW diesel scandal kill an F1 deal with Red Bull?

Volkswagen was reportedly in talks with Red Bull Racing to take over the Formula One team, but that may have been derailed by the 'dieselgate' scandal.
Maserati Kubang concept

Maserati’s Levante SUV could (finally) debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show

The Maserati Levante SUV could finally debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March, and go on sale sometime after that, a new report says.
2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Chevy upgrades the 2016 Silverado HD to take on Ford’s Super Duty

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD gets some updates to take on the new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2016 Scion iA and 2016 Scion iM

Scion gets a new leader as it works to return to relevance

Scion brand veteran Andrew Gilleland will take over the Toyota "youth" division from Doug Murtha as Scion launches two new models.
2016 Chevrolet Spark Android Auto

Chevy will roll out Android Auto as a software update this spring

Chevrolet will offer Android Auto as a software update on 14 2016 models, beginning in March 2016.
2016 Ford GT race car

Ford’s GT prepares for battle all around the world

The Ford GT will race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship next year, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
BMW i3 autonomous parking

Humans don’t trust autonomous parking systems, study says

Autonomous parking systems can perform better than human drivers, but people still don't trust them, according to an AAA study.
2016 Nissan Altima

Will Nissan’s 2016 Altima have the moves to match its new styling?

The 2016 Nissan Altima gets a thorough restyling, plus some mechanical and tech upgrades, as part of a mid-cycle refresh.
2008 Mazda RX-8 rotary engine

Mazda says it is supporting a team of ‘enthusiastic’ rotary engineers

Mazda has a team of engineers working on rotary engines, the company's president told reporters at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge

Bad news: Infiniti won’t build its GT-R-powered Q50 Eau Rouge after all

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge super sedan has been cancelled, Infiniti's vice president said in a recent interview. High costs are apparently to blame.
MyFord Mobile smartwatch app

MyFord Mobile smartwatch app adds features for electric cars

The MyFord Mobile app is adding electric car-specific features for smartwatch users, allowing Ford owners to monitor charging and check range.
Toyota FT-1 concept

Final decision on Toyota/BMW sports car expected by end of year

The Toyota and BMW joint project expected to yield Supra successor could get a production green light before the end of the year, a new report says.
BMW M6 Competition Edition

Racing-inspired BMW M6 Competition Edition debuts in Frankfurt

The BMW M6 Competition Edition debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show alongside the M6 GT3 racer it shares a livery with.
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Honda’s 2016 Civic gets slick styling, more tech, and a turbo

The 2016 Honda Civic sedan goes on sale in the U.S. this fall, riding on a new platform and boasting two new engine options.
Dacia Duster

Romania’s Dacia keeps things simple at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show

Dacia is adding a new automatic transmission with manual shift feature to its model line, and dressing up the Duster with new special editions.
BMW M6 GT3

BMW’s M6 GT3 prepares for racing glory

The BMW M6 GT3 was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. It will replace the current Z4 GT3 in racing next year.
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See the butch Land Rovers and villainous Jaguar destined for 007 Spectre

Bond cars from Jaguar Land Rover for the latest 007 movie, 'Spectre,' were unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Aston Martin DB11

Aston Martin confirms DB11 nameplate for next sports car

The Aston Martin DB11 will be unveiled next year, and will ultimately replace the DB9 as the backbone of Aston Martin's lineup.
Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo

Hyundai’s N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo is fast … and green

The Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show as the latest in a series of Vision Gran Turismo virtual cars.
Audi S4

Audi gives its new A4 a dose of sportiness with the turbocharged S4

The next-generation Audi S4 debuted alongside the standard A4 at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Now all Audi needs is a new RS 4.
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Mustang beware: 2016 Chevy Camaro SS will hit 60 in 4.0 seconds

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will do zero to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, and pull 0.97 g of grip in its sportiest form, Chevy says.
2016 Holden Commodore VFII

GM updates the Holden Commodore ahead of its scheduled demise

The 2016 Holden Commodore VFII may be the last new version of General Motors' big rear-wheel drive Australian sedan before production ends in 2017.
Ford SYNC 3

Ford Sync 3 review