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13 Tech Trends Worth Watching, From the 2018 SAE World Congress2018-04-24 12:44:19
The Society of Automotive Engineers’ annual World Congress—WCX18 in abbrev-speak—aims to be the SXSW of the car-biz’s nerd-ill -
Audi Teases What Is Likely the Q82018-04-24 12:00:56
Audi has released a few teasers on what it calls a combination between a luxury coupe and a sporty SUV. Based on what we know of Audi’s upcoming -
This SUV-Car Mashup is the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury Concept2018-04-24 04:00:52
Earlier this month, Mercedes began releasing teasers for a concept we believed was a Maybach SUV. With the Bentley Bentayga already on the road and th -
2020 Mustang Hybrid: What to Expect From Ford’s First Hybrid Pony Car2018-04-24 04:00:32
It’s official. The Ford Mustang Hybrid will make its debut in 2020. The electrified pony car will likely be the first of its kind: an American r -
2018 Cadillac CT6 Super Cruise: Can the Car Really Drive Itself?2018-04-24 04:00:04
We live and breathe car performance metrics like horsepower, lb-ft, zero-to-60 and lateral g’s. Terms such as kilowatt-hours—how much ener -
Ford Doesn’t Want the Transmission it Planned to Borrow From GM2018-04-23 19:00:11
Several years ago, we reported that Ford and General Motors had agreed to work together on a pair of next-generation transmissions. GM was tasked -
Infiniti to Build Platform Based on Q Inspiration Concept2018-04-23 18:00:40
When Infiniti debuted the Q Inspiration concept at the Detroit auto show earlier this year, it billed the sleek sedan as a preview to its future desig -
Next-Gen Ford Focus ST May Only Offer a Manual Transmission2018-04-23 17:00:39
The Ford Focus ST isn’t the newest or most refined hot hatch you can buy, but it’s still quick and fun to drive. And despite its rela -
Volkswagen Hopes to Break the Pikes Peak EV Record With This Car2018-04-23 16:00:02
As part of Volkswagen’s push toward electrification, the German automaker will attempt to capture the all-electric car record at this year&rsquo -
Watch the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hit 212 MPH2018-04-23 15:00:48
As we found out when we rode shotgun in the new Corvette ZR1, the model is not just quick, it’s ferocious. Don’t believe us? Watch this vi -
Kick Back and Enjoy the Northern Lights in the Volvo S90 Ambience Concept2018-04-23 12:45:59
Many automakers attempt to enhance the sensory experience on their top luxury cars with features like cabin perfume atomizers and ambient lighting, bu -
How to Add CarPlay and a Reverse Camera on the Cheap2018-04-23 12:24:07
I drive new cars every day, so I’m spoiled by the latest gadgets, gizmos, and safety gear. My other half doesn’t care a lick about cars (o
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Uber Makes Peace With a Data-Sharing Deal for Cities2018-04-16 07:00:00
The ride-hailing company is working with DC to share info—and the much coveted curb. -
Tesla's Autopilot Fight, Uber's Bikes, and More Car News This Week2018-04-13 09:00:00
Plus: Aistream's cozy new trailer, Luminar starts cranking out lidars, and more. -
Tesla Fights the NTSB Over Its Latest Autopilot Death2018-04-12 16:49:46
Elon Musk's automaker has quit the investigation led by the agency, and the sniping is getting serious. -
Airstream's New Nest Camper is Cute and Practical2018-04-12 11:00:00
The compact, lightweight Nest breaks with the aluminum tradition in favor of fiberglass. -
Luminar's New Lidar Could Dominate the Self-Driving Car Market2018-04-12 08:00:00
The company run by a 23-year-old photonics genius is ramping up production as self-driving cars get closer to reality. -
Uber's New Game Plan: Rental Cars, Transit, and Jump Bikes2018-04-11 10:30:00
The company's bid for dominance now hinges on controlling every way you move. -
Raytheon's New Radar Could Help Bring Flying Cars to Our Cities2018-04-11 07:00:00
As drones and flying cars move into reality, we need radar systems better equipped for keeping an eye on everyone. -
Porsche's 919 Hybrid Evo Wallops F1's Fastest Cars2018-04-09 19:32:05
Ignoring the regulations that govern motorsports, the 919 Hybrid Evo beat F1 champ Lewis Hamilton's record time at Belgium's famed Spa Francorchamps -
Uber Acquires the Bike-Share Company Jump2018-04-09 09:30:00
The acquisition signals that Uber wants to be more than just taxi substitute. -
Fancy New Suspension Could Make Car Rides a Lot Smoother2018-04-09 07:00:00
It works sort of like noise-cancelling headphones, eliminating bumps with movement in the opposite direction. -
FlyNYON Helicopter Crash: Inside the Safety Issues of the Fatal Flight2018-04-08 12:54:54
I was a passenger onboard a companion flight on March 11. Locked to the downed craft, the victims didn't stand a chance. -
When Will Self-Driving Cars Be 'Ready'?2018-04-08 07:00:00
The vehicles will need updates—forever.
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Hyundai Mobis to test self-driving car in US2018-04-22 19:00:00
South Korean automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis said it will soon test its autonomous car model, named M.BILLY, in Michigan, US. -
German Police raid Porsche and Audi offices in dieselgate probe2018-04-18 19:00:00
German police and prosecutors in Stuttgart have raided several of Porsche and Audi offices in relation to the investigation on the emissions scandal t -
Buick to debut VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid EV at Auto China 20182018-04-17 19:00:00
General Motors’ Buick brand is set to debut VELITE 6 Plug-In Hybrid and Enspire All-Electric Concept SUV at Auto China 2018 in Beijing to be hel -
Electrify America selects suppliers for EV chargers installation in US2018-04-17 19:00:00
Electrify America has selected ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet to jointly install more than 2000 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging systems a -
Toyota plans to sell talking vehicles in US in 20212018-04-16 19:00:00
Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus are planning to launch technology to connect vehicles and infrastructure in the US in 2021. -
HOZON Auto opens autonomous vehicle research center in Silicon Valley2018-04-16 19:00:00
HOZON Auto has opened a new autonomous vehicle research center in Silicon Valley, to pioneer the third way to explore autonomous driving. -
Continental breaks ground on powertrain components facility in China2018-04-15 19:00:00
Automotive parts supplier Continental has broken ground on a new greenfield facility in Wuhu China to further expand powertrain product portfolio in t -
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 1000 jobs due to Brexit uncertainties2018-04-15 19:00:00
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning to axe 1000 jobs at its West Midlands, due to Brexit uncertainties and fall in sales of diesel models. -
BMW opens autonomous driving facility in Germany2018-04-12 19:00:00
German automaker BMW Group has inaugurated a new center of excellence for autonomous driving in Unterschleißheim near Munich. -
Key Safety Systems buys vehicle safety systems supplier Takata for $1.5bn2018-04-11 19:00:00
A consortium of Ningbo Joyson Electronic (Joyson Electronics) and Asia-based private equity firm PAG have offered funding to Key Safety Systems (KSS) -
New Ford Focus to go on sale in Europe and China2018-04-10 19:00:00
Ford has unveiled the all-new, fourth-generation Focus compact car, which is due to be launched later this year in Europe and China. -
Tenneco to acquire auto-parts maker Federal-Mogul in $5.4bn deal2018-04-10 19:00:00
Tenneco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Federal-Mogul, a supplier of original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the automot
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Automakers take to Alibaba smart speaker2018-04-24 12:55:00
Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Volvo car owners in China will have a new choice for controlling their cars from home as the three car brands tie up with Alib -
Shift to EV may reshape vehicles, reduce size2018-04-24 11:56:00
Autonomous electric cars could look quite different from current combustion engine cars, according to top auto executives. -
FISITA and CLEPA to be 'strategic partners'2018-04-24 10:54:00
FISITA, the international membership organisation for the automotive and mobility systems engineering profession, and CLEPA, the European Association -
Volvo launches Amazon delivery to the car in US2018-04-24 09:47:00
A few days after saying "robust" customer feedback and demand for European in-car package delivery and US mobile fuel and wash services was encourag -
GM Korea creditors to provide new funds this week2018-04-24 09:12:00
GM Korea's main shareholders and creditors are to sign a new funding agreement this week to support the ailing General Motors South Korean unit, acco -
VW chief frets over possible China tariff rise2018-04-24 08:33:00
Volkswagen has admitted it would be hurt by increased tariffs on vehicles imported into China. -
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi join D-Alliance2018-04-24 08:20:00
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi has announced it is one of the partners of DiDi Auto Alliance (the D-Alliance), which was formed by DiDi Chuxing ('DiDi'), -
Infiniti promises new EV for China 'within five years'2018-04-24 06:36:00
Nissan Motor's luxury brand Infiniti has said an electrified platform based on the Q Inspiration concept car - about to make its Chinese show de -
Plastic Omnium Q1 auto revenue up 3% to EUR1.9bn2018-04-24 05:24:00
Plastic Omnium has posted first quarter automotive revenue of EUR1.86bn (US$2.3bn) up 3.1% at constant perimeter and exchange rates. -
Ford Europe announces first connected commercial vehicles2018-04-24 05:14:00
Ford has announced its first two connected commercial vehicles in Europe, introducing the new FordPass Connect on board modem technology to the Transi -
PSA posts Q1 revenue up 42% to EUR18.2% after Opel buy2018-04-24 04:56:00
PSA Group has recorded first quarter revenue up 42% to EUR18.2bn (US$22.2bn) following the acquisition of General Motors' Opel/Vauxhall (OV) last yea -
New EV battery supplier emerges in Germany2018-04-23 12:06:00
A Chinese maker of batteries for electric cars reportedly is setting up a sales office in Germany and talking to automakers there.
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Amazon will now deliver packages to your car2018-04-24 12:00:00
Select Amazon shoppers now have a new option for delivery of their purchases: the trunk of their car. Amazon announced the new service on Tuesday and -
Roush tuning program extends to F-250 Super Duty2018-04-24 11:45:00
If you're looking for performance on a grand scale, Roush's take on the F-250 Super Duty may be the way to go. The Ford tuner extraordinaire has sta -
Mercedes A-Class sedan, Range Rover 6x6, Audi S8 spy shots: Today's Car News2018-04-24 11:00:00
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its first-ever A-Class sedan. The version shown has been designed specifically for the Chinese market but we'll see an A-C -
Audi A4 Cabriolet to make a comeback?2018-04-24 10:00:00
Audi's A4 Cabriolet has a bit of a cult following and now the nameplate may be on its way back to the market. The A4 Cabriolet was phased out in 2008 -
Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan debuts in Beijing2018-04-24 09:00:00
Mercedes-Benz revealed the new A-Class Tuesday ahead of a debut on Wednesday at the 2018 Beijing auto show. The version shown, known as the A-Class L, -
German firm readies Range Rover 6x6 pickup2018-04-24 08:00:00
The Range Rover to end all Range Rovers cometh. T.Fotiadis Design, a company based in Berlin, Germany that normally crafts luxury yachts and high-end -
Koenigsegg Agera RS hits 242 MPH in just 1.3 miles2018-04-24 07:00:00
Koenigsegg's Agera RS is now out of production but the car is still obliterating records. On Saturday, the very last Agera RS ever built, a blue exam -
Infiniti confirms electrified sedan based on Q Inspiration concept2018-04-24 06:00:00
Infiniti on Tuesday announced plans for a new electrified platform that will underpin a series of models due within the next five years, one of which -
Sedan meets SUV with Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept2018-04-24 04:00:00
Mercedes-Maybach on Tuesday revealed its concept for the 2018 Beijing auto show, and as we learned via a leak last week the concept blends elements of -
2020 Audi S8 spy shots2018-04-23 18:00:00
A new generation of the Audi A8 reaches showrooms soon and eventually there will be a new S8 to go with it. The S8 is still testing ahead of a likely -
Report: Jaguar killing off supercharged V-6 in XE and XF, potentially other cars2018-04-23 17:00:00
If a report from Autocar rings true, it's the end of the line for the Jaguar XE and XF's supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 option. Additionally, other mode -
At 237.8 MPH, this Nissan Qashqai just became the world's fastest SUV2018-04-23 16:00:00
A 2,000-horsepower Nissan Qashqai flew well past the 200 mph mark in order to stake a claim as the fastest SUV in the world. The Qashqai is a compact
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Volkswagen outs Polo Beats pricing2018-04-24 02:24:57
Volume set to full as Volkswagen prepares Polo Beats for August launch -
Isuzu Ute targets 30,000 sales by 20202018-04-23 18:52:51
Consistent sales growth to spur Isuzu Ute beyond 30,000 sales by turn of the decade -
Audi details e-tron driving range, charging times2018-04-23 02:22:30
Less than 30 minutes required to fully charge pure-electric Audi e-tron SUV -
Holden extinguishes Spark2018-04-23 01:26:10
Spark micro car dropped from Holden’s line-up due to slowing sales -
Aston Martin teases DBS return2018-04-22 22:57:05
DBS Superleggera nameplate to adorn incoming Aston Martin flagship sportscar -
Kia sales growth to stabilise in 20182018-04-20 03:03:44
Sales momentum to slow this year, but Kia not aiming to overtake Holden -
Keley returns to Holden sales role2018-04-20 02:32:12
More personnel changes at Holden as Keley appointed head of sales for a second time -
Toyota Oz charges ahead with Takata airbag recall2018-04-20 00:52:36
Takata airbag recall progressing as Toyota Oz nears 72 per cent completion rate -
Imported Camry leads Toyota hybrid sales boom2018-04-19 22:08:33
Hybrid version of Toyota Camry proving to be more popular than V6 or four cylinder -
Cohda fills the canyon gap with new tech2018-04-19 20:46:42
Adelaide company Cohda enhances world-leading collision avoidance technology -
Melbourne dealer named Honda’s best2018-04-19 20:39:35
Eastern Honda in Victoria the standout dealer in newly devised retail awards program -
Driven: Refreshed Isuzu line-up checks in2018-04-19 20:04:35
Model-year updates to D-Max, MU-X to spur 10th year of double-digit growth
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Less Chrome, Same Performance: Jaguar Reveals 2019 XE Landmark Edition2018-04-24 17:15:47
Jaguar is offering a new appearance package for the XE, although it’s marketing it as a wholly unique trim. The new “Landmark Edition&rdqu -
Jeep Wrangler JK Production Ends Friday; Model Will Cheerfully and Capably Dig Its Own Grave2018-04-24 16:28:29
Amid all the hoopla surrounding the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL, you’d be forgiven for not realizing there are still versions of the old model rol -
Attempting to Understand the Chinese Luxury Aesthetic2018-04-24 15:21:07
Thanks to an interested and better-financed populace, luxury purchases have been on the rise in China for the past decade. Chinese consumers currently -
Can It Be? Mazda’s Long-awaited CX-5 Diesel Gets California Green Light2018-04-24 14:30:49
We’ve been talking about the Mazda CX-5 diesel for a long time, and with good reason. It’s been a long time coming. Originally promised fo -
Rare Rides: The Volvo 480 of 1993, Which Doesn’t Look Like a Volvo2018-04-24 13:09:29
Occasionally on the vast and wondrous expanse of the Internet of Cars, I’ll run across one of these uniquely shaped little Volvos. In past insta -
After Exorcising Its Demon, Dodge Looks Ready to Improve on the Hellcat2018-04-24 12:34:25
What can an automaker do after its limited-run, 840-horsepower performance flagship shuffles off into the afterlife? Move the second-highest rung a li -
Mercedes-Benz Reveals 2019 A-Class L Sedan2018-04-24 11:27:50
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the A-Class L sedan at the at the Beijing Auto Show this week, giving us the first real look at the body style that w -
When You’re Thumbing Your Nose at the Law With a Laser Jammer, Maybe You Shouldn’t Also Flip Them Off2018-04-24 10:10:58
At first, the headlines looked like a serious breach of justice: “Man Gets 8 Months In Prison After Flipping-Off Traffic Camera.” A jail s -
Mitsubishi Lancer to Return, but Forget About a Sedan2018-04-24 09:25:18
Mitsubishi raised the hackles of former Eclipse owners by naming its latest crossover — the Eclipse Cross — after the defunct sp -
QOTD: Eyes Without a Face?2018-04-24 08:19:39
Like a normal person, I spent my final waking moments last night reading the comments on Monday’s 2019 Toyota Avalon review. I’m either a -
Appeals Court Says Trump Cannot Delay CAFE Penalties2018-04-23 16:00:48
During the Trump administration’s year-long quest to roll back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets, it attempted to give automakers in -
Binning the Bland: Nissan Planning a Great Dealership Makeover2018-04-23 15:16:47
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with a typical Nissan dealership, no one’s going to mistake one for the Taj Mahal. They’
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Asbury's Q1 net jumps 18 percent2018-04-24 13:19:20
Asbury Automotive's first-quarter profits jumped 18 percent, driven by FandI and parts and service gains, on a revenue increase approaching 4 percent -
A farewell toast to the Jeep 'JK' Wrangler2018-04-24 12:30:00
The two-door Jeep Wrangler JK and four-door Wrangler Unlimited JKU represent the bookend of a game-changing, if initially flawed, vehicle that was far -
Mercedes seeks to keep China luxury lead with stretched A class2018-04-24 08:30:00
Mercedes aims to widen the brand's appeal to Chinese buyers with a long-wheelbase version of its latest A class. -
GM, Volvo team with Amazon to deliver packages to customers' cars2018-04-24 08:00:00
General Motors and Volvo have partnered with Amazon to offer customers in-vehicle delivery of packages in the United States. -
Once an industry joke, electric buses start to dent oil demand2018-04-24 07:47:33
Suddenly, buses with battery-powered motors are a serious matter with the potential to revolutionize city transport -- and add to the forces reshaping -
Flying taxi start-up hires designer behind modern Mini, Fiat 5002018-04-24 05:12:39
Lilium, a startup with ambitions to put electric "flying taxis" in the air next decade, has hired Frank Stephenson, the designer behind several icon -
Mercedes-Maybach is betting on a hybrid SUV-sedan look2018-04-24 05:00:00
Mercedes is betting on a hybrid SUV-sedan to attract wealthy Chinese buyers to its Maybach ultraluxury brand. -
Ferrari pushes possible EV launch beyond 20222018-04-24 04:36:07
Ferrari Chairman Sergio Marchionne says the supercar brand will not launch a full-electric car until after its next business plan ends in 2022. -
PSA first-quarter revenue jumps 42% on Opel-Vauxhall acquisition2018-04-24 02:51:19
PSA revenue rose 42 percent to 18 billion euros ($22 billion) in the first quarter, lifted by its acquisition of Opel-Vauxhall last year. -
Gentex Q1 net income up 14 percent as revenue softens2018-04-23 16:53:36
Gentex said its first-quarter net income surged 14 percent from a year earlier as the mirror and electronics supplier managed to boost mirror deliveri -
Court blocks Trump effort to delay boost in 'gas guzzler' fines2018-04-23 16:20:37
Automakers will face steeper penalties if they fall short of annual federal fuel economy targets after an appeals court blocked a Trump administration -
Nissan's Infiniti readies platform for electrified cars2018-04-23 15:36:50
Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand will introduce an all-new platform for its entire range when it shifts to exclusively electrified powertrains in 2021.
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