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Watch: Behind the Wheel of the Ultra-Luxurious Volvo XC90 T82018-06-20 15:45:57
Volvo’s XC90 T8 Excellence brings Volvo into the big leagues with Mercedes-Maybach, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce. The Volvo XC90 is a 2018 -
Porsche Takes Stake in Rimac2018-06-20 14:54:27
To bolster its EV strategy, Porsche is taking a 10 percent stake in Rimac, the Croatian technology and electric sports car company. “We feel tha -
2019 Volvo S60 Unveiled at New Plant in South Carolina2018-06-20 11:20:32
With the inauguration of its new plant in South Carolina, Volvo now makes vehicles in the U.S., starting with the new S60 premium midsize sedan. The a -
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Receive More Power2018-06-20 05:00:54
We pretty much already knew Mazda was giving the Miata more power. A Japanese car magazine, Car Watch, reviewed an updated Miata with 181 hp earlier t -
2018 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynamic HSE First Test: Sports Car Aspirations2018-06-20 04:00:39
Of all the cars I’ve driven with Motor Trend over the past few years, my favorite might be the Jaguar F-Type. It’s not the quickest, most -
11 Well-Equipped SUVs Under $25,0002018-06-20 04:00:28
Although the average vehicle transaction price these days is well above $30,000, there’s a silver lining for those who don’t want to pay a -
2019 Honda Insight First Drive: Third Try’s A Charm2018-06-20 00:01:54
Strapping into the original 2000-model-year Honda Insight, I was never more certain about anything: This will be a hit. Man oh man, here’s the f -
2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 First Drive: A Car That Talks to Itself2018-06-19 18:01:05
Take a quick glance at the exterior of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, and you’d be forgiven for not spotting any conspicuous visual changes. Squin -
First Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Rolls off the Line2018-06-19 16:00:10
Tesla has begun production on the dual-motor Tesla Model 3. It only took 3 weeks to produce the all-new assembly line for the Model 3, according to Te -
2020 Rivian Pickup and SUV First Look: Elec-Trucks2018-06-19 14:00:32
Earlier this month, Angus MacKenzie’s story “Tesla Killers: Rise of the E-Machines” detailed the headwinds that will face Elon Musk& -
Honda Civic Type R Sets New Record at Spa-Francorchamps2018-06-19 12:50:20
The Honda Civic Type R has been breaking lap records left and right. This time, the hot hatch clocked a time of 2 minutes, 53.72 seconds at the Spa-Fr -
2018 Ford Mustang GT Interior Review: Retro-Modern Ambiance2018-06-19 04:00:11
The 2018 Ford Mustang recently got a refresh, and with it came some cool new features that make the iconic pony car feel more modern. As with the pre-
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Boeing's $2 Million GoFly Challenge to Make Flying Fun Again2018-06-14 10:00:00
In a Boeing-sponsored competition, teams designed personal flying machines that look more like jetpacks and flying motorbikes than the boring planes w -
Volvo Is Using Luminar's Lidar to Build Self-Driving Cars2018-06-14 08:00:00
The automaker plans to use the startup's laser sensors to help its autonomous vehicles see and understand the world. -
The Bike Share War Is Shaking Up Seattle Like Nowhere Else2018-06-14 07:00:00
Residents are divided over whether the city's dockless bike share program is revolutionizing transit—or creating an unwieldy, dangerous mess. -
The Brilliant Vigilance of Seattle's Huge New SR-99 Tunnel2018-06-13 08:00:00
How do you keep a tunnel safe? Hundreds of cameras, 17 jet fans, and a sprinkler system that can out-hose Splash Mountain. -
Self-Driving Cars Likely Won’t Steal Your Job (Until 2040)2018-06-13 00:00:00
A new report finds that while some jobs, like trucking, will eventually fade, autonomous tech will benefit the economy overall. -
Byton's K-Byte Electric Concept Makes Self-Driving Look Good2018-06-12 19:25:22
While Tesla struggles, Chinese automakers like Byton are aiming to gobble up its market share with electric, someday self-driving cars. -
With a 'Lite' App, Uber Moves to Win Over India2018-06-12 03:00:00
Uber Lite should make the ride-hailing service easier to use in emerging markets where service is spotty and data is limited. -
UK's Thatcham Research Is Grading Autopilot Systems the Right Way2018-06-11 19:17:26
The non-profit will soon start evaluation systems like Tesla's Autopilot not just on how they drive, but on how easy they are to understand. -
A Single Drone Helped Mexican Police Drop Crime 10 Percent2018-06-11 06:00:00
Over four months, police in Ensenada, south of Tijuana, used a DJI drone to help make 500 arrests and cut robberies by 30 percent. -
This Week in the Future of Cars: It's Business Time2018-06-10 09:00:00
Larry Page's flying car starts to look real, Uber and Lyft get into bike-sharing, and Elon Musk works to get Tesla on track. -
With Cortex, Land Rover Takes Self-Driving Cars Off-Roading2018-06-09 07:00:00
Land Rover always delivers capability and convenience, and that means teaching its cars to drive themselves where the roads don't go. -
Airbus Rattles the Beluga XL in the Name of Safety2018-06-08 09:00:00
Before it can make its maiden flight this summer, the enormous, glorious cargo plane must survive the static ground vibration test.
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German authorities arrest Audi CEO over diesel emissions scandal2018-06-18 19:00:00
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been arrested in Germany in connection with a probe into the diesel emissions scandal. -
ST Engineering, SafeRide partner to protect connected and autonomous vehicles from cyberattack2018-06-18 19:00:00
ST Engineering and SafeRide Technologies have formed a partnership to protect connected and autonomous vehicles from cyberattack. -
rideOS partners with Ford’s subsidiary Autonomic2018-06-17 19:00:00
rideOS has partnered with Autonomic, a subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility, to address crucial challenges in the area of self-driving vehicle technology -
Volvo Cars invests in automotive sensor firm Luminar2018-06-17 19:00:00
Volvo Cars Tech Fund, the tech fund launched by Volvo Cars earlier this year, has invested in Luminar, which is engaged in the development of advanced -
BMW China, Baidu partner on vehicle connectivity solutions2018-06-14 19:00:00
BMW China and Baidu have partnered to develop the next generation Internet of Vehicles (IoV) solutions that connects vehicles with smart home devices. -
Kia Motors exhibits autonomous, connected and eco/electric technologies at CES Asia 20182018-06-13 19:00:00
South Korean automaker Kia Motors has showcased its Niro EV Concept at the CES Asia 2018 being held in Shanghai, China. -
Volvo Cars unveils new upgraded electrified performance offer2018-06-12 19:00:00
Volvo Cars is launching a new upgraded electrified performance offer called Polestar Engineered, specifically developed for its new 60 Series T8 Twin -
Toyota to invest $1bn in Southeast Asian ride-hailing services provider Grab2018-06-12 19:00:00
Japanese automaker Toyota stated that it will invest $1bn (JPY110bn) in Southeast Asian ride-hailing services provider Grab. -
Genesis Motor America to launch 2019 G70 luxury sport sedan in US2018-06-11 19:00:00
Genesis Motor America, a California-based luxury automotive brand, is set to launch its new luxury sport sedan 2019 Genesis G70 in the US. -
Jaguar Land Rover to move Discovery production from UK to Slovakia2018-06-11 19:00:00
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is all set to move the production of Land Rover Discovery from West Midlands to a plant in Slovakia, putting hundreds of jobs -
Continental uses AI to identify pedestrian intention and gestures2018-06-10 19:00:00
German automotive supplier Continental is planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neural networks to help identify pedestrian intention and g -
Volkswagen to use Quantum computing to develop EV batteries2018-06-10 19:00:00
German automaker Volkswagen is set to use quantum computing to simulate industrially relevant molecules for the development of batteries for electric
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Daimler lowers profit expectations for 20182018-06-21 13:44:00
Daimler has lowered its guidance for earnings this year on the back of 'current developments' that includes the impact of higher tariffs on US-made -
Porsche takes stake in Croatian carmaker2018-06-21 11:53:00
Porsche has said it has taken a stake of 10% in Croatia's technology and electric sports car maker Rimac Automobili and and its subsidiary Greyp Bike -
SEAT to integrate Shazam in its vehicles worldwide2018-06-21 09:32:00
VW-Group owned SEAT is partnering with Shazam to become the first car manufacturer to integrate the popular music-discovery app into its vehicles worl -
Nissan does deal to boost EVs in Sicily2018-06-21 09:29:00
Nissan and Sibeg, a bottler for Coca-Cola company in the Sicilian market, have formed an agreement to create an electric ecosystem consisting of vehic -
NEVS begins Tri-Network Initiative in Shanghai2018-06-21 09:24:00
VW-Group owned SEAT is partnering with Shazam to become the first car manufacturer to integrate the popular music-discovery app into its vehicles worl -
Jatco to establish its second CVT plant in China2018-06-21 09:09:00
Jatco, a speciality manufacturer of automatic transmissions (ATs, CVTs), has announced that Jatco (Suzhou) Automatic Transmission would be established -
Grupo Antolin opens new factory in Shelby, Michigan2018-06-21 09:07:00
Grupo Antolin, one of the largest manufacturers of vehicle interiors in the world, celebrated the opening of its new factory in Shelby (Michigan). Wit -
Dongfeng Nissan's Xiangyang plant rolls off its first X-Trail2018-06-21 08:54:00
The Nissan X-Trail has officially entered into production at the Xiangyang plant, thus starting the parallel production mode in Xiangyang and Zhengzho -
US mobile provider partners on automotive blockchain platform2018-06-21 08:47:00
US cell phone network provider Sprint has joined NXM Labs to launch a 5G-Ready Connected Car Platform 'combining high-speed, on-demand passenger Wi-F -
Malaysia vehicle sales fall 15% in May2018-06-21 08:37:00
New vehicle sales in Malaysia fell by 15% to 42,983 units in May from 50,594 units in the same month of last year, according to registration data rele -
Paris Autolib EV share scheme to end - reports2018-06-21 06:40:00
The debt-loaded Autolib electric car-share scheme in Paris is threatened with imminent demise according to reports in France. -
Toyota Camry to return to W. Europe with hybrid variant2018-06-21 06:01:00
Toyota is to sell its Camry model in the West European car market in 2019 after a 14-year absence. The new model will be a hybrid with a new 2.5-litr
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Volvo's Netflix-like subscription plan is finally delivering cars2018-06-21 18:00:00
Volvo announced its car-subscription plan, Care by Volvo, last year, but the service has been held up, frustrating some customers. Now it appears that -
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 recalled over faulty sensing diagnostic module2018-06-21 17:00:00
Owners of 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 models should check their mailboxes in the weeks to come; GM has issued a recall for the 755-horsepower sports c -
Report: Bentley to introduce Bentayga Sport coupe SUV in 20192018-06-21 16:00:00
Another Bentley Bentayga variant is reportedly scheduled to join the model's lineup, and it's a coupe-type SUV along the lines of the BMW X6. German -
More 600-hp, carbon-fiber Polestar 1 coupes coming, and you can have one too2018-06-21 15:00:00
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said Wednesday that the newly minted electrified performance brand could produce more versions of its first car than the -
Like James Dean, Paul Walker has become an icon for a generation of car enthusiasts2018-06-21 14:30:00
On September 30, 1955, James Dean, a 24-year-old actor who enjoyed racing sports cars, was driving from Los Angeles to northern California, to Salinas -
Self-driving Volvo XC90 coming in 20212018-06-21 14:00:00
Volvo's self-driving car plans will reach a milestone come 2021. The Swedish luxury brand told The Car Connection in a Wednesday report that it will -
2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 sedan spy shots2018-06-21 13:00:00
The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is a little rocket. Its heavily breathed on 2.0-liter turbo-4 makes an otherwise unlovable car quite lovable. For its next gen -
2018 Lexus LC 500h first drive: a glimpse into grand touring's future2018-06-21 11:45:00
It’s clear that the path forward in the auto industry involves electrification. No market segment will be immune from it, though some will take -
2019 Volvo S60, 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, J.D. Power quality study: Car News Headlines2018-06-21 11:00:00
Volvo took the wraps off the 2019 S60 at the automaker's new plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The new sedan goes on sale later this year with thr -
Slovenian company makes in-wheel plug-and-play electric motors2018-06-21 10:00:00
Electric powertrains continue to redefine automotive engineering, but we haven't quite seen anything like Slovenian startup Elaphe has created. The c -
Google Maps no longer allows in-app Uber booking on Android2018-06-21 09:00:00
Android users will find a useful feature missing the next time they open Google Maps. The technology company has removed the feature that allowed cust -
GM pumps $175M into manufacturing next-generation Cadillac sedans2018-06-21 08:00:00
Cadillac will roll out a new vehicle every six months through 2021, and parent automaker General Motors has just ponied up the funds to build two of t
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Trade War Watch: Volvo Worried About New U.S. Factory, Germans Want Tariffs Killed Entirely2018-06-21 17:01:03
The ground beneath the factory Volvo Cars opened Wednesday in South Carolina grew shakier after company executives warned that the U.S.-China tra -
Audi Now Has Permission to Test Flying ‘Cars’ in Germany2018-06-21 16:12:42
The flying car repeatedly proves itself as the dumbest idea since the industrial revolution kicked off. With the exception of takeoffs and landings, a -
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Will Soon Become Volkswagen Tiguan Unavailable2018-06-21 15:22:55
If you’re in the market for a very small (for its class) German crossover that demands premium fuel, you’ll soon be out of luck. Volkswage -
Tesla’s Employee Lawsuit Saga Grows Weirder by the Minute2018-06-21 13:56:24
Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to be on the hunt for potential saboteurs and thieves. However, as the company doubles down on Model 3 assembly both insid -
FIA Sanctioning Virtual Racing League, Nissan Training Gamers Into Real Drivers2018-06-21 13:15:55
Three decades ago, video games could only offer the vaguest approximation of driving. Things are very different today. While a lot of modern software -
End-of-term Report: 37,000 Miles and Three Years in a 2015 Honda Odyssey EX2018-06-21 12:12:46
We weren’t the typical minivan buyers. Yet with only one child (at the time), and desirous of full-size pickups, and frequent travellers of off- -
America’s Favorite Sedan to Take a Boat Trip2018-06-21 11:25:58
The Toyota Camry holds the remarkable distinction of being a midsize sedan with U.S. sales that actually increased over the first five months of 2018. -
2019 Jeep Renegade: New Engines, Hawkish New Trims2018-06-21 10:42:18
Jeep’s been on a tear lately, with the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee arguably the two models keeping all the lights on at FCA. Even the regular, n -
QOTD: Can We Have Something Truly Unique?2018-06-21 09:36:48
With the gradual disappearance of regular, affordable coupes now almost complete, and with sedans soon to follow, a time will come when the light truc -
Buy/Drive/Burn: 2018 Midsize Four-door Trucks2018-06-21 08:17:07
Today’s Buy/Drive/Burn trio was generated by an interesting conversation last week over in TTAC’s Slack room. The recent resurgence in mid -
Volkswagen I.D. R Sets Ludicrously Fast Qualifying Time At Pikes Peak2018-06-20 17:09:29
Volkswagen went to Pikes Peak this week for the explicit purpose of exacting revenge on the mountain, and it looks as if it may soon achieve it. The c -
2019 Volvo S60: Sharp, Swedish Styling Made in America2018-06-20 16:16:50
Volvo unveiled its third-generation, 2019 Volvo S60 today and I keep having the same thought — this is what the Buick Century could have ev
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Audi stops sales, recalls A6s and A7s over sensor issue in U.S.2018-06-21 13:11:07
Audi issued a stop sale and recall for 2012-18 A6 and A7 sedans equipped with certain seats after determining that a sensor designed to detect whether -
Nearly 500 Corvette ZR1s recalled over airbag issues, GM says2018-06-21 12:52:55
Nearly 500 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1s from the 2019 model year are being recalled because of airbag deployment issues "under certain conditions." -
Intel ousts CEO Krzanich after relationship with employee2018-06-21 12:36:14
Intel removed Brian Krzanich as CEO after the chipmaker learned he previously had a consensual relationship with an employee, a violation of the compa -
GM adjusts executive roles for Dan Ammann, Mark Reuss2018-06-21 12:13:41
General Motors is realigning responsibilities of two of its top executives, allowing GM President Dan Ammann to better concentrate on the automaker's -
BASF's color palette for 2022 combines technical utility, visual aesthetics2018-06-21 09:00:00
Gray, blue, white and black surfaced as 2022 model year color predictions from automotive paint supplier BASF as the need to "keep it real" with tec -
Audi, Germany sign deal allowing flying car testing2018-06-21 08:39:20
Germany, land of the no-holds-barred Autobahn, is pushing the next level of transportation: flying cars. -
Volvo CEO says auto tariffs threaten jobs at U.S. plant2018-06-21 04:37:34
If the Trump administration imposes tariffs on foreign cars, and trading partners retaliate, that could chill Volvo'splans to add jobs at its South C -
Toyota, pressed to innovate, cuts marketing outlays to fuel randd2018-06-20 20:16:13
Toyota has begun slashing costs, starting with sales and marketing, and shifting resources into research that will help it keep up with new competitor -
Canada's Trudeau doubts Trump wants to impose auto tariffs2018-06-20 20:03:46
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday he doubted whether U.S. President Donald Trump would carry out a threat to impose tariffs on lig -
Daimler cuts 2018 profit outlook as tariffs strike U.S.-made SUVs2018-06-20 18:59:37
Daimler said profit would fall in 2018 as new import tariffs on light vehicles exported from the United States to China would hurt sales of high-margi -
Volvo CEO sees trade war making car shopping more like a crummy meal2018-06-20 17:41:28
The Trump administration risks spoiling the experience American auto shoppers have in showrooms by limiting options and making vehicles more expensive -
GM starts work on $65 million parts distribution operation2018-06-20 17:27:02
GM is expanding its ACDelco and Genuine GM Parts operations with a $65 million processing center. The project represents GM's largest outlay for a U.
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First Bugatti Chiron Gets Vossen Forged Wheels2018-06-21 11:50:10
YouTube has tricked people into thinking hypercars are normal and common, when they're not. And we're not just talking about relatively small operat -
Mars Now Completely Engulfed in Planet-Wide Dust Storm2018-06-21 11:16:00
Scientists and dreamers drawing up humanity’s future on the Red Planet should take a closer look at the event currently unfolding on the neighbo -
Volkswagen to Accelerate Solid-State Battery Development2018-06-21 10:22:32
Back in 2012, Volkswagen began working towards the development of solid-state batteries for its future range of electric vehicles, scheduled to flood -
Daimler Confirms Trump’s China Tariffs Will Cost it Money2018-06-21 09:11:32
In the past few months, American president Donald Trump declared an all-out economic war on the world. The U.S. is trading tariffs fire with China, th -
Toyota Camry Returns to Europe In 2019 With Hybrid Power, Replaces Avensis2018-06-21 08:46:36
It’s been quite some time since the Camry left Western Europe, but the mid-size sedan is coming back despite the fact people are flocking to buy -
That “Inception” Spinning Top Exists: Limbo Can Spin for 4+ Hours2018-06-21 08:39:33
With this spinning top, you will never have to answer (or even ask) the question that popped as Chris Nolan’s “Inception” ended: did -
Viral Stunt: Teenagers Lay Down on the Tracks as Subway Train Pulls In2018-06-21 08:10:38
There’s being a daredevil and then there’s… this. Two teenagers from Ukraine are causing a stir online with their latest stunt, whi -
Volkswagen Creates Traton Group to Include the Trucks and Bus Division2018-06-21 08:05:54
When Volkswagen replaced its head executive Matthias Müller with Herbert Diess, it said that one of the most important jobs for the new leader is -
Kansas Man Charged for Lewd Behavior with Tailpipe of Parked Car2018-06-21 07:46:31
A 23-year-old man from Newton has been charged with lewd and lascivious behavior after he was arrested for repeatedly trying to have sex with a parked -
Cop Rescues Wild Bear Trapped Inside Subaru Outback at Lake Tahoe2018-06-21 07:06:36
Here’s a wild encounter you don’t see every day: one black bear was trapped inside a car on the north side of Lake Tahoe and cops had to i -
2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Sedan Priced At $22,8302018-06-21 07:00:50
A development of the Civic Sedan (priced at $18,490 for the LX with the manual), the Insight is now available to order from $22,830. And at that start -
Guy with Gun Tattoo on His Forehead Crashes Car, Is Arrested for Gun Possession2018-06-21 06:10:08
Michael Vines is bad at driving and bad at being an outlaw. The 24-year-old man was arrested in Greenville after crashing his car into a pole and tryi
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