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2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport

Unchanged styling masks big changes under the hood for the 2016 Lexus IS

The 2016 Lexus IS gets a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a second 3.5-liter V6 model, but remains largely unchanged beyond that.
BraunAbility MXV Ford Explorer

Ford focuses on a different type of capability with wheelchair-accessible Explorer

The Ford Explorer gets a wheelchair-accessible conversion from BraunAbility, making it the first volume-production SUV of its kind, Ford says.
Honda Silicon Valley R&D center

Honda looks to the future with expanded Silicon Valley presence

Honda is expanding its presence in Silicon Valley with a new research and development facility. It's also launching the Honda Xcelerator program.
Chevrolet Cruze

GM’s proposed cloud-based storage system lets drivers take vehicle settings with them

General Motors recently patented a cloud-based storage system that allows users to transfer personalized settings from vehicle to vehicle.
2016 Lincoln MKX

Lincoln’s 2016 MKX gets high-tech Revel audio systems

The 2016 Lincoln MKX features audio systems from Harman's Revel, including a 19-speaker Ultima system meant to create the impression of a concert hall.
2015 Opel Adam S

Opel’s stylish Adam minicar could become a Buick

Buick may get its own version of the Opel Adam minicar as part of an upcoming revamp of its entire range. The Adam-based Buick could arrive in 2018.
2015 Audi S4

Next Audi S4 to debut at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show?

The next Audi S4 will debut alongside the redesigned A4 lineup at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, a new report claims.
University of Michigan Mcity

University of Michigan opens autonomous-car testing center

Self-driving cars will be tested at a new purpose-built facility called Mcity, at the University of Michigan's North Campus in Ann Arbor.
2016 Ford F-150 Limited

Ford’s 2016 F-150 Limited will watch your blind spots and give you a massage

The 2016 Ford F-150 Limited is the most luxurious model in the 2016 F-150 lineup, with more tech and convenience features than you can shake a shifter at.
2016 Volvo Polestar

Volvo’s sporty Polestar models will remain a rare commodity, for now

If you want a Volvo Polestar, you'll have to be diligent. Volvo will import just 265 S60 and V60 Polestar models to the U.S. for 2016.
Tesla Model X

Tesla Model X: Will it get ‘Ludicrous’ mode?

The Tesla Model X will reportedly get the same "Ludicrous" mode unveiled last week for the Model S when it debuts later this year.
2015 Tesla Model S P85D

From ‘Insane’ to ‘Ludicrous’: Tesla Model S will now do zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds

The Tesla Model S just got even more impressive, with a 90kWh battery pack and a "Ludicrous" performance mode for even quicker acceleration.
Faraday Future electric car teaser

Newcomer Faraday Future says it will build an electric car by 2017, can it pull that off?

Faraday Future is a California startup that claims it will build an electric car to outperform virtually everything available now, and do it fast.
Ford Fusion Hybrid with Camera-based Advanced Front Lighting System

Ford tests headlights that can see pedestrians and adjust for curvy roads

The Ford "Camera-based Adaptive Front Lighting System" can spotlight pedestrians and animals, or adjust lighting for junctions and curvy roads.
Lexani armored Toyota Land Cruiser

Lexani’s armored Toyota Land Cruiser is a luxury doomsday bunker on wheels

The Toyota Land Cruiser is transformed into a luxury doomsday bunker on wheels by Lexani, which equipped the Land Cruiser with a bar and B6-level armor.
google reportedly pursuing manufacturing partner for self driving car

Consumers concerned about self-driving cars, study finds

Self-driving cars may hit showrooms in the future, but a new study finds that consumers may not be too enthusiastic about them.
2016 GMC Sierra

GMC’s Sierra gets a restyle for 2016, adds Apple CarPlay

The 2016 GMC Sierra gets updated styling, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. It arrives in showrooms later this year.
2015 Lexus LS 460 F Sport

Will the next Lexus LS debut at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show?

The Lexus LS is due for a redesign, and it may get one soon. Lexus will unveil a new LS at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, along with an LC coupe.
plasticroad plastic paving system piques interest in rotterdam road 2

How a Dutch company plans to pave the streets with discarded water bottles

PlasticRoad will use recycled material like water bottles as a road-paving surface. The Dutch city of Rotterdam has expressed interest in testing it.
Sin R1

Devilishly-named Sin Cars will launch its Corvette-powered R1 at Frankfurt

The Sin R1 is a new supercar powered by GM-sourced small-block V8s, and set to appear at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
2016 Nissan Rogue

Nissan spiffs up the 2016 Rogue with additional tech

The 2016 Nissan Rogue remains largely unchanged, but does get some notable tech features, including Siri Eyes Free and a motion-activated tailgate.
Audi RS 7 self-driving concept at Sonoma Raceway

Audi’s second self-driving RS 7 blitzes California racetrack

A second Audi RS 7 self-driving prototype was recently tested at Sonoma Raceway in California. It's lighter than its predecessor, but just as clever.
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes’ 2017 E-Class will move a step closer to fully-autonomous cars

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will bring Mercedes a step closer to self-driving cars with features like a Remote Parking Pilot and advanced safety tech.
Mazda Mobile Start

Mazda’s Mobile Start app lets you start your car from afar

Mazda Mobile Start is an app that allows users to remotely start a car's engine, lock and unlock the doors, and find the car in a crowded parking lot.
Ford Sync 3

Critics call infotainment screens unsafe, carmakers say they’re the only way

Distracted driving will only become more of a problem as carmakers create more complex infotainment systems, safety advocates say.
with ferrari spun off maserati may step into the limelight granturismo mc stradale

With Ferrari spun off, Maserati will become FCA’s most prestigious brand

Maserati will move up to the top of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles hierarchy following the spin off of Ferrari, meaning the brand may move up-market.
2015 Audi A3 TDI

Audi A3 Allroad, TTC four-door, and van models could be on the way

The Audi A3 model line could grow to include a crossover, four-door coupe, and van in the car's next generation, a new report says.
Ford Info Cycle

Ford’s Info Cycle project equips bicycles with data-gathering sensors

The Ford Info Cycle project looks to collect data from bicycles that can be used to better understand urban transportation.
2015 Jeep Cherokee

Jeep stands its ground, says polarizing Cherokee styling won’t change

The Jeep Cherokee will retain its current controversial styling through a refresh scheduled for calendar-year 2016.
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Ultra-light Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is yours for $3 million

A Lamborghini Sesto Elemento with just 12 miles on the odometer is for sale at an asking price of around $3 million. Any takers?
2015 Aston Martin Vantage GT

Aston Martin shows interest in Formula One

Aston Martin could reportedly enter Formula One by brokering a deal with Red Bull that would involve Mercedes-Benz engines.
bmw m boss says future doesnt look bright for manual transmissions

The future ‘doesn’t look bright’ for manual transmissions, says head of BMW M

BMW M boss Frank van Meel says the future "doesn't look bright" for manual transmissions, owing to the increased proficiency of automated gearboxes.
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf

Volkswagen boss hints at new tech that will increase the range of electric cars

Volkswagen is developing battery technology that will allow future electric cars to travel 186 miles on a single charge, the company's boss says.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid runs out of charge

The Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid has been out of production since January, and won't return for 2016. The model was always a small part of Pathfinder sales.