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How six new cars will set the course BMW’s design language will follow

Have you ever wondered what a 3 Series will look like in 100 years? Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW's design boss, has. Here is how he’ll get the brand there.
Chevrolet Pickup Trucks old and new

100 years of collectible Chevrolet Pickup Trucks

Chevrolet pickup trucks are just about the hottest collectible vehicles going right now, and there’s a lot to like. They’re easy to find, easy to restore, and get a lot of attention.
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Once you go EV, you don’t go back. And BMW intends to keep it that way

BMW's electric car whiz talks about why motorists love electrified models, the future of solid-state batteries, hydrogen, and 800-volt charging.
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How Kia went from peddling econoboxes to challenging BMW

Kia's transformation has been surprising, to say the least. Here's how the company went from making pallid economy cars to challenging BMW.
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Here’s what it takes to design the latest Lamborghini

Digital Trends speaks with Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini Design Director, about the Lamborghini Urus SUV’s design inspiration.
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A cousin, not a little brother. How Volvo designed the tiny but mighty XC40

Volvo walks us through the design process it used to create the brand-new 2019 XC40. Feedback from customers in three markets helped shape the model.
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Skully’s AR helmet is back! And burned crowdfunders won’t be burned after all

The Skully smart motorcycle helmet has risen again like a tech Fenix, with a new owner and management. New helmets set to debut this summer.
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Ford debuts all-new 2019 Ranger and 2019 Edge ST ahead of Detroit Auto Show

Ford re-shifts efforts toward larger vehicles (and profits) with unveil of all-new 2019 Ranger and 2019 Edge ST.
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Packing 1,024 LEDs into one headlight is smart, but not legal (yet)

Each Osram Eviyos headlight is really 1,024 LEDs that can be individually turned on and off to prevent oncoming drivers from being blinded.
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Bosch shows us how smarter cars help drivers stay focused on the road

Haptic feedback, intelligent voice control, and facial recognition are coming to your car sooner than you think. Bosch shows us how.
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What happens when Detroit and Silicon Valley meet? Automotive-grade magic

On Tuesday at CES 2018, Hyundai and Cisco revealed a tech road map to reinvent in-vehicle networking with 1Gbps Ethernet, Automotive Linux, and the ability to roll out new features throughout the vehicle at the push of a button.
Lyft Aptiv ride experience CES

We rode in an Aptiv-powered Lyft at CES, and it was the best kind of boring

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Here’s every company developing self-driving car tech at CES 2018

From Waymo to Lyft, these are the companies building the technology that makes self-driving cars possible, and they’re all out in force at CES 2018.
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Buy, lease, or … subscribe? Volvo takes a cue from Netflix with Care

Shopping for a car requires choosing whether to buy or lease. Volvo just added a third option called a subscription model. Here is how Care By Volvo works.
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Bikesharing has existed for a century, but tech is making it massive

Bicycle sharing programs have been around for decades, but have always been plagued by theft and vandalism problems. Now with phone-based apps and GPS tracking, bikeshare systems can provide ready human-powered transportation with accountability.
VW I.D. CROZZ concept

Why VW’s remarkable I.D. Crozz EV is only the the start of its electric plans

We took a behind-the-scenes look at the new VW electric car platform. VW is planning a whole series of vehicles based on this technology. It starts with a crossover SUV.
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How Lamborghini brought the Urus to life with VR, robots, and even biology

The Lamborghini Urus isn't just another SUV -- it's the most important model the small Italian firm has ever introduced.
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Land Rover is going 100-percent electrified in two years. Here’s the plan

Digital Trends sits down with Land Rover’s Marketing Executive Finbar McFall to understand how electrification will impact the brand’s lineup.
The grand tour season 2

James May on ‘silly little cars,’ EVs, and the source of ‘The Grand Tour’ ideas

James May knows where ideas come from: beer! He’s also got lots to say on EVs, supercars, and everything in between.
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From wood cars to Sport Quattros, Audi’s museum is an automotive time capsule

Audi's history is dotted with mergers and acquisitions. Walking through the company’s museum sheds insight on how it became what it is today.
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As self-driving cars evolve, so will your car stereo. Here’s how

It may not be immediately obvious, but the advent of electrification and autonomous technology will change how you listen to music in your car.
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An inside look at Jaguar’s goals and directions

Jaguar Land Rover designer Ian Callum and product manager David Larsen give us an inside look at where the brand is headed, and why.
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Breathing dust and hanging on for dear life at this year’s Baja 1000

The 50th Baja 1000 is coming up. We took a brief glimpse behind the wheel to find out why this form of racing attracts so many drivers.
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Road Rave – How to tow a trailer like a boss

Most people don’t know how to tow a trailer properly, but towing doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you know what to do.
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I was on the self-driving bus that crashed in Vegas. Here’s what really happened

The Las Vegas self-driving shuttle bus didn’t crash. It did exactly what it should have done. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement.
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Electric car, or electrified car? We decode this obnoxious industry jargon

An electric car is electrified, but an electrified car isn't electric. Confused? Let us explain the difference between the two.
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It took a village (plus robots and a supercomputer) to design the new Audi A7

The 2019 Audi A7 started life as a basic sketch, and it morphed into a high-tech, high-performance fastback.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Midnight Edition

Ghost hunting with the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Midnight Edition

We took the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Midnight Edition on a creepy visit to one of America’s most notorious haunted houses – the Pennhurst Asylum.
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Blurry with a chance of butterflies: Riding shotgun in a Subaru rallycross car

Global Rallycross (GRC) is one of the most exciting motorsports to watch, but getting a ride in Subaru’s GRC car takes the experience to another level.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Secret key vaults, ice ballers, yogurt makers

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
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Audi plans to electrify every model by 2030. Here’s how

Audi's R&D boss tells us the company is going to great lengths to become a leader in the hybrid and electric car segment
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Every automaker's electrification plans for the next few years explained

Most major automakers have ambitious electrification plans. Here's a roundup of those plans and their timelines.
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Watching Red Bull Global Rallycross is like witnessing a real-life Mad Max chase

Global Rallycross racing is brutal, fast, and over in about 5 minutes. That’s why we love it.
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Vehicle marketing language — how keywords on car sites influence your choices

Auto dealers who use the right words to for vehicle marketing can help their sales performance. Are you susceptible?