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Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 RS Clock 6:56.4 on the Nurburgring2018-04-20 12:00:39
Porsche debuted the 911 GT3 RS, its most powerful naturally aspirated car ever, at the Geneva auto show in March. And already, the track beast has set -
2018 Ford EcoSport First Drive: Launch Control2018-04-20 04:00:34
“Dearborn, we’ve got a problem here.” We imagine the 2018 Ford EcoSport’s marketing manager paraphrasing Apollo 13 astronaut J -
2018 BMW X5 Diesel First Test: Efficient Twist2018-04-20 04:00:27
The X5 was BMW’s first crossover, and it has since become one the automaker’s best-selling models. In its third generation, there’s -
Celebrity Drive: Tarek El Moussa of HGTV’s ‘Flip or Flop’2018-04-20 04:00:18
Quick Stats: Tarek El Moussa, HGTV’s Flip or Flop Daily Driver: 2014 GMC Sierra Denali (Tarek’s rating: 10 on a scale of 1 to 10) Other ca -
The X3 M May Be the First BMW SUV to Get a Competition Package2018-04-19 19:30:07
BMW has yet to officially confirm plans to add an X3 M to its lineup, but it’s almost definitely happening. Why else would this protot -
Ford to Offer 1.5-Liter That Can Run on Two Cylinders in U.S.2018-04-19 18:12:13
Ford will offer its new 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation technology in the U.S., reports Automotive News, speaking with Ford -
This Company will Sell You a Brand New 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 4292018-04-19 15:49:48
If you walk into a Ford dealer today, you can pick up a 2018 Mustang GT that makes 460 hp, hits 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and includes an optional m -
Mercedes-Maybach’s Vision of Ultimate Luxury Involves in-car…Tea?2018-04-19 14:15:32
Mercedes has big ambitions for its first Maybach SUV, if this new concept vehicle bound for the Beijing auto show is any indication. Ahead of the reve -
2017 BMW M2 Long-Term Update 6 Review: Grabbing Seventh Gear2018-04-19 13:25:32
This is will be the last update before the 2017 BMW M2’s long-term verdict. In the spirit of report card season, here’s a list of notes I& -
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is This Year’s Indy 500 Pace Car2018-04-19 13:00:56
After what felt like years of buildup, Chevrolet finally revealed the Corvette ZR1 in November of last year. With 755 hp on tap and an extre -
2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Officially Gets 30 MPG Highway2018-04-19 00:01:35
Earlier this year, Ford announced plans to introduce a diesel version of the redesigned F-150. The Blue Oval promised that the new 3.0-liter V-6 -
Chevrolet Will Now Let You Pay for Gas on Your Touchscreen2018-04-18 19:30:21
Late last year, General Motors launched Marketplace, an app integrated into the multimedia systems of certain vehicles. It allows you to purchase food
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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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Chevrolet to debut next generation Silverado HD in 20192018-04-09 19:00:00
Chevrolet has announced that it will reveal three all-new Silverados in 18 months. -
PennDOT unveils multi-step action plan for highly automated vehicles2018-04-09 19:00:00
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has outlined policy action plan for increased safety oversight of highly automated vehicles. -
California proposes to allow passengers in autonomous vehicles2018-04-08 19:00:00
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a proposal, which would allow passenger carriers to provide free test rides in autonomous -
Groupe PSA creates business unit for dedicated electric vehicles2018-04-08 19:00:00
French automaker Groupe PSA has created a new Business Unit (BU) dedicated to electric vehicles, as a response to the challenges of the energy transit -
Volkswagen of America unveils full pricing of all-new 2019 Jetta2018-04-05 19:00:00
Volkswagen of America has announced full pricing of the all-new 2019 Jetta, which the company says raises the bar in the compact sedan class, with new -
Mahindra forms JV with Ideal Motors to assemble automotive vehicles in Sri Lanka2018-04-05 19:00:00
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Ideal Motors, a subsidiary of the Ideal Group, to assembly automot -
PSA to increase production at Luton plant despite Brexit uncertainties2018-04-04 19:00:00
Groupe PSA is investing in Luton facility in the UK to manufacture a new Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro by 2019. -
Tesla misses out Model 3 production targets2018-04-03 19:00:00
Electric car-maker Tesla Motors has missed its Model 3 targets for the first quarter of this year. -
G7 forms JV with GLP and NIO Capital on autonomous driving electric trucks2018-04-02 19:00:00
Chinese Internet of Things (IoT) technology company G7 has formed a joint venture (JV) with logistics company GLP and NIO Capital for the development -
Magna forms composite liftgate JV with Chinese automaker2018-04-02 19:00:00
Automotive parts supplier Magna International formed a joint venture (JV) in China to make composite liftgates for a global automaker’s crossove -
Mercedes-Benz plant Sindelfingen begins production of Compact SUV GLA2018-04-01 19:00:00
Mercedes-Benz has begun the production of new compact SUV GLA at its Sindelfingen plant in Germany. -
SF Motors introduces two new electric vehicles2018-04-01 19:00:00
SF Motors has introduced two new electric vehicles (EVs), the SF5 and SF7, with the first vehicle available for pre-order by the end of this year, and
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BMW opens first UK Urban Store2018-04-20 12:06:00
BMW has opened its first UK Urban Store at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent. -
Groupe PSA cutting Opel jobs voluntarily2018-04-20 11:01:00
PSA is reportedly aiming for 3,700 staff cuts by 2020 in Germany as it looks to make Opel plants more efficient and turn Opel/Vauxhall's loss-making -
Nissan to launch three EVs and five ePower models in Japan by 20222018-04-20 09:13:00
Nissan plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-Power models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022, the company announced today. -
Magna opens new body and chassis plant in Mexico2018-04-20 08:37:00
Global supplier Magna has opened a new body and chassis manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. -
Infiniti to electrify and build five models in China2018-04-20 07:29:00
Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti said it would build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the QX50 SUV. The announcement c -
Hyundai Mobis to test semi-autonomous car in US2018-04-20 07:26:00
Hyundai Mobis says it will test a self-driving vehicle in the US this year, with the aim to mass-produce a semi-autonomous car in 2022. -
Turkey tax cut may boost sales 50% - ODD2018-04-20 06:23:00
Cutting tax levied on cars in Turkey could see penetration rates leap 50% claims the national distributor association, which is lobbying Ankara to int -
Indonesia sales slightly lower in March2018-04-20 05:53:00
New vehicle sales in Indonesia drifted lower in March, with deliveries to dealers declining by just under 1% to 101,674 units from 102,335 units in th -
Faurecia posts underlying Q1 sales growth of 9.3%2018-04-20 05:43:00
Faurecia has posted sales growth of 9.3% - versus last year, at constant currencies - in the first quarter and said that all regions significantly out -
Malaysia sales fall 7% in March2018-04-20 05:37:00
New vehicle sales in Malaysia fell by 6.9% to 49,985 units in March from 53,718 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the M -
GKN board steps down2018-04-19 11:35:00
GKN's board has stepped down following the controversial takeover by investor group Melrose Industries, which has reportedly been waved through by th -
Will Daimler supply engines to stakeholder Geely's Volvo?2018-04-19 11:29:00
Daimler is open to supplying Volvo with engines and could even take a small stake in the carmaker, Manager Magazin said, according to Reuters, suggest
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Jaguar Land Rover developing system that lets cars 'see' around corners2018-04-20 11:45:00
Thanks to modern communications and sensor technology, it will soon be possible for cars to know what's immediately around them even when the line of -
Cadillac XT6 spy shots, Maybach concept leaked, 911 GT3 RS 'Ring time: Today's Car News2018-04-20 11:00:00
Cadillac's three-row crossover SUV has finally been spotted. The Lincoln Aviator-rival is expected to go by the name XT6 and reach showrooms by the m -
Report: Porsche powertrain boss arrested in relation to diesel scandal2018-04-20 09:45:00
Jörg Kerner, who was promoted to the head of powertrains at Porsche in 2011, was arrested in relation to the Volkswagen Group's diesel scandal, -
2019 Corvette ZR1 is most powerful pace car in Indy 500 history2018-04-20 08:30:00
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been named the official pace car of the 2018 Indianapolis 500, and with 755 horsepower on tap it will be the faste -
2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets 6:56.4 Nürburgring lap time2018-04-20 07:45:00
It's a Porsche RS so you know it's going to be fast but we bet you'd have never guessed that the latest Porsche 911 GT3 RS could lap the Nürbu -
Mercedes-Maybach SUV concept leaked ahead of Beijing debut2018-04-20 06:25:00
The first photos of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept have surfaced ahead of next week's debut at the 2018 Beijing auto show. The p -
Could Volvo get its engines from Daimler?2018-04-20 05:00:00
Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler supplying engines to Volvo could be just one area of cooperation following the February deal that saw Li Shufu, t -
2020 Cadillac XT6 spy shots2018-04-20 02:00:00
It's been the subject of rumors since at least 2011 but Cadillac's long-awaited three-row crossover SUV has finally been spotted. Expected to go by -
Honey, I shrunk the platform: Ford Focus introduces new small car skeleton for automaker2018-04-19 21:55:00
The new Ford Focus doesn't only represent the next step for the compact car, it also opens a new chapter for Ford small cars. The 2020 Focus ushers i -
Custom Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol wants to be the best overlanding SUV2018-04-19 21:50:00
Off-roading draws a dedicated following that pursues a variety of enthusiast avenues. Nissan wants to capitalize on that love affair and plans to show -
Volvo trials car pickup and delivery service2018-04-19 15:14:00
Volvo wants to expand the number of luxury services it offers. The Swedish luxury brand recently completed its first trial of a car pickup and deliver -
Go see the original Bullitt Mustang in D.C.2018-04-19 14:09:00
If you're a fan of Steve McQueen and the 1968 film "Bullitt," you have a soft spot in your heart for a certain Highland Green machine. The 1968 For
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Renault ups Koleos safety at no cost2018-04-19 02:58:34
AEB and smartphone mirroring added as standard to Renualt Koleos SUV range -
Aussie now in charge of GM Canada2018-04-19 02:42:38
Former Holden engineer takes reins of GM Canada in wake of Cadillac shake-up -
Toyota re-evaluates Tundra pick-up for Australia2018-04-19 02:36:52
Tundra full-size pick-up remains on Toyota Australia radar – but not right now -
Toyota Corolla to go large on active safety2018-04-19 02:27:33
Small-car safety benchmark to be reset by incoming 12th-generation Toyota Corolla -
Beijing show: Buick Enspires future model2018-04-19 01:55:02
Chinese reports suggest funky Buick Enspire electric SUV could reach showrooms -
Holden hand in 2019 GMC Canyon2018-04-19 00:09:23
Aussie work on GMC Canyon suggests powertrain tweak with upcoming facelift -
Kia mulls 10-year warranty2018-04-18 22:34:54
Rival brands flirting with seven-year warranty has Kia thinking about a 10-year term -
Toyota lobs new HiLux flagship trio2018-04-18 03:05:16
Toyota adds Rogue, Rugged, Rugged X variants to HiLux range, from $54,990 BOCs -
Beijing show: Lexus shows off new ES2018-04-18 03:03:15
Lexus ES sedan gains styling cues from the new LS flagship -
Kia to charge up Australian EV rollout2018-04-18 02:58:26
Electric vehicles heading to Kia Australia showrooms in the next three years -
Ford’s Aussie-designed Escort gets a lift2018-04-18 02:21:19
Mid-life facelift for Ford’s Chinese-market, Aussie-flavoured Escort sedan -
China set to throw open motor market2018-04-18 00:43:09
Seismic shift as China slashes restrictions on foreign car-makers
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Rare Rides: The 1978 AMC Matador – Baroque and Barcelona2018-04-20 12:15:55
The Rare Rides series has previously featured a couple of AMC products. First up was the unique and stylish Eagle Sundancer, followed up by the Van co -
Porsche Powertrain Boss Arrested in Germany: Report2018-04-20 11:43:10
Jörg Kerner, Porsche’s head of powertrain development, has reportedly been arrested by German authorities for playing an alleged role in Vo -
Wells Fargo Fined $1 Billion For Auto Insurance Scandal, Mortgage Misdeeds2018-04-20 11:16:28
Wells Fargo is getting slammed with all kinds of penalties over shady business practices. Currently prohibited from growing its business as investigat -
Making Trax for Bankruptcy? GM Korea Fails to Meet Wage Deal Deadline, Future Cloudier Than Ever2018-04-20 10:01:13
As April 20th dawns without a wage deal with its workforce, General Motors’ troubled Korean division could be well down the road to bankruptcy. -
QOTD: Whose Side Are You On?2018-04-20 09:00:43
General Motors’ Cadillac division started the week with one president, but ended it with another. In dropping former brand chief John de Nyssche -
Piston Slap: Saturn Squeaks for a New Serpentine Belt?2018-04-20 08:02:19
Josh writes: I’ve asked you a few questions over the years, and the answers have always been excellent. Well now… I’ve yet another: -
When 300 Means 2.0: Jaguar’s Smallest Sedan Lands New Trim2018-04-19 18:12:28
In today’s automotive naming culture, “300 Sport” cannot possible mean there’s a 3.0-liter engine under the hood. Too obvious. -
Turfed Cadillac Boss Weighs in on Decision (and So Does Lutz)2018-04-19 16:30:42
Controversial decisions that ruffled the feathers of dealers and brand faithful alike defined the Johan de Nysschen era at Cadillac. Project Pinn -
Polestar 1 Performance Hybrid Finishes Winter Testing, Heads Southeast for Chinese Debut2018-04-19 15:36:57
Polestar is building the cars Volvo can’t rationalize for its core demographic — high-powered electrics not intended for the general popul -
As Midsize Sales Slide, Hyundai Throws the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Into the Price Chopper2018-04-19 14:01:14
Really, what else could Hyundai do? Hybrids aren’t the sole domain of traditional sedans anymore, let alone cars in general, and with green comp -
GM Wants Customers to Pay for Gas Without Leaving the Vehicle2018-04-19 13:19:53
General Motors is updating its on-board digital marketplace to allow customers to purchase fuel without ever having to leave the vehicle. You’ll -
German Diesel Probe Goes Deep With Porsche2018-04-19 12:30:09
The investigative parade continues in Germany. Prosecutors investigating Volkswagen Group’s diesel-emissions scandal have now turned their atten
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Magna delivers carbon fiber subframe prototype to Ford2018-04-21 01:01:00
Magna International Inc. has delivered a carbon fiber subframe prototype to Ford it says will reduce weight and tooling costs and hopes to rule on mas -
Garcadia dealership-buying partnership breaks up2018-04-21 01:01:00
Ken Garff Automotive, a pioneer in private equity partnerships, will buy Garcadia Auto and its half interest in 28 dealerships from Leucadia National. -
Retooled QX50 fills Infiniti's 'biggest void'2018-04-21 01:01:00
Infiniti has turned its aging QX50 into a true competitor in the compact premium crossover space, with an advanced engine, new safety technologies and -
Toyota powertrain boss Hirohisa Kishi feeling the pressure2018-04-21 01:01:00
Hirohisa Kishi says he's tackling one of his biggest challenges yet #8212; how to keep internal combustion engines competitive in the age of electric -
Ford puts huge ad account up for review2018-04-20 16:37:43
Ford, citing the need for "greater marketing efficiency, effectiveness and customer insight," while leveraging the "latest tools and technology," -
Tesla subcontractor's busted jaw triggered safety probe2018-04-20 12:19:20
Days before Tesla defended its safety record this week, California began inspecting an incident involving a subcontractor who was hospitalized after a -
PSA seeks 3,700 Opel job cuts in Germany, labor chief says2018-04-20 11:02:31
PSA wants 3,700 job cuts at Opel in Germany by 2020 and a process of contract buyouts and early retirement has already resulted in a reduction of abou -
Truck craze, tech stretch purse strings, auto loans2018-04-20 09:34:20
Americans' love of pricey pickups, crossovers and SUVs is stretching their wallets, leading lenders to bend over backward to keep monthly payments af -
Nissan to launch 8 electrified vehicles in Japan by 20222018-04-20 08:30:30
Nissan aims to stoke sales in Japan by launching eight electrified vehicles and overhauling its dealer network over the next five years. -
GM Korea, union fail to reach wage deal2018-04-20 07:17:17
GM's South Korean unit and its labor union failed to reach a wage deal after another round of talks that sought to avert a bankruptcy filing for the -
Porsche's head of powertrain development arrested2018-04-20 07:11:25
German police arrested the head of powertrain development at Porsche in connection with parent Volkswagen Group's sweeping diesel emissions violation -
At Nissan-Renault, the hunt for an 'irreversible,' sustainable future2018-04-20 05:34:20
The alliance between Renault and Nissan needs to come up with a sustainable plan -- something "irreversible" -- for a future when Carlos Ghosn is no
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