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2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso First Drive

2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso First Drive

We test the all-weather capabilities of Ferrari’s only all-wheel drive mode, the V12-powered, 200 mph+ 2018 GTC4Lusso, in the middle of a brutal Canadian winter, breaking the stereotype that Ferraris are for warm weather only.
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2018 Genesis G80 Sport 3.3T AWD Review

The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport 3.3T AWD vanquishes any preconceived notions you may have about Korean cars with Japanese-caliber quality and German-caliber luxury, at a price that puts both to shame. Korea truly has what it takes to battle the midsize luxury sedan segment’s best.
Tesla Model 3

Tesla’s Model 3 rings in mixed reviews, still faces production delays

It seems Tesla's much-anticipated Model 3 continues its rocky launch with mixed feedback and criticism, and continuing production woes.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel review

2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT Diesel AWD review

Chevy’s 2018 Equinox is the only compact crossover to offer a turbocharged diesel, giving it an impressive 39 mpg on the highway.
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Ford’s new sat-nav app from Sygic is like ‘having a friend in the passenger seat’

Sat-nav application Sygic will be featured in Ford's Sync3 infotainment system in future models, allowing an enhanced voice-controlled satellite navigation experience to curb distracted driving.
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Kia teases its new second-generation K900 flagship sedan

The Kia K900 is moving on to a second generation as the Korean automaker just released a teaser photo of the new model. It will launch in the second quarter of this year in select global markets.
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Ford North America president gets unexpected boot for ‘inappropriate behavior’

A big corporate shakeup just occurred in one of the Detroit’s “Big Three” yesterday when Ford Motor Company officially announced the breaking and sudden departure of long-time executive and Ford veteran, Raj Nair.
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How Alfa Romeo plans to conquer North America one Stelvio at a time

We sit down with Alfa Romeo's Director of North America, PIeter Hogeveen for an exclusive interview. There, we ask some questions to see what's in store for the next few years for America's first line of mass-produced Alfa Romeos in almost 25 years, since the 1996 164 sedan.
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An update reportedly bricks Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles with Uconnect

An OTA update sent out by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles last Friday reportedly bricks the Uconnect infotainment system in 2017 and 2018 Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep vehicles with constant reboots. It's ongoing, rendering functions like the radio, sat-nav, and rear-view cameras useless.
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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Lusso Q4 review

We drove the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Lusso Q4 in Northern California for a week. If Ferrari ever created a BMW 3-Series competitor, the Giulia would be it.
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Nuro wants to make pizza delivery guys a thing of the past

We learn about Nuro's newest approach to the autonomous car trend. It created a driverless car designed specifically for last-mile deliveries, potentially rendering awkward pizza delivery guys and Amazon couriers a thing of the past.
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Citroen/Peugeot parent company establishes North American HQ in Atlanta

Groupe PSA recently announced that they’ll be launching its new North American-based HQ in Atlanta, Georgia to commence operations for the U.S. market.
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These Mercedes-AMG wagons are the crossover cure you’ve been waiting for

We take a look back at some of the best wagons ever offered, specifically the Mercedes-AMG E-Class Wagon.
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BMW quietly reintroduces diesel-powered 5-Series to lineup

BMW will quietly reintroduce the diesel-powered 5-Series to its lineup as the 2018 540d xDrive sedan. It joins the 328d and the X5d as the only diesel BMWs available in the United States.
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The 2018 BMW X2 takes its official worldly bow in Detroit

The 2018 BMW X2 takes its official worldly bow in Detroit as a sportier, low-slung variant to the entry-level X1 crossover.
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2019 Toyota Avalon ditches humdrum design for something more dramatic

The 2019 Toyota Avalon ditches its humdrum design for something more dramatic at the 2018 North American International Auto Show.
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The Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept previews a flagship crossover

The Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept previews a new direction for flagship crossovers, hinting at new possibilities for the next-gen RX and more.
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Mini refreshes Cooper hardtops and convertible for the Detroit Auto Show

Mini refreshes its familiar Cooper 2-door, 4-door Hardtop, and Convertible and reveals them ahead of their debut at the Detroit Auto Show.
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Mercedes-Benz reveals suave GLS Grand Edition ahead of Detroit debut

Mercedes-Benz reveals its suave GLS Grand Edition ahead of Detroit debut, an ultra-luxurious version of an already luxurious crossover SUV.
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BMW sets two Guinness World Records, drifting sideways for 232.5 miles

BMW recently set two Guinness World Records drifting sideways for 232.5 miles in the all-new, 2018 M5 sedan.
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Harman, Samsung envision future of autonomous driving, car connectivity

Harman and Samsung reveal their vision in autonomous driving and car connectivity at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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At CES, Harman shows how it’s fighting cyberattacks on autonomous vehicles

At CES, Harman is showcasing its latest Shield Solution to combat cyberattacks and sensor spoofing on autonomous vehicles.
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Nuance to display latest A.I.-based features for car connectivity at CES

Award-winning developer, Nuance, will display latest AI-based features for smart car connectivity at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
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Volkswagen Group to collaborate with self-driving firm Aurora Innovation

Volkswagen Group just announced a new strategic collaboration with self-driving firm Aurora Innovation to advance autonomous driving tech.
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2018 Smart Fortwo Cabrio Electric Drive First Drive

We flew to San Diego for sightseeing in our latest 2018 Smart Fortwo Cabrio Electric Drive First Drive, bidding farewell to its gas engine.
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Alfa Romeo plans new large, mild-hybridized SUV with 400 horsepower

Alfa Romeo plans to build a new large, mild-hybridized SUV with 400 horsepower to compete with the likes of the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7.
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Details remain scarce as Chinese EV startup Byton teases new electric SUV

Chinese EV startup Byton, led by the former head of BMW i, teases new electric SUV ahead of its debut at CES on January 7 in Las Vegas.
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Preston Tucker’s own Tucker 48 to fetch at least $1.25 million at RM Sotheby’s

Preston Tucker's own Tucker 48 sedan heads to RM Sotheby's auction in Arizona later this year, where it's estimated to go for at least $1.25m.
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Cringe as you watch a $2 million Koenigsegg get wrecked for safety testing

Be ready to cringe. Watch the $2 million dollar Koenigsegg Regera get wrecked for safety testing in order to meet U.S. federal regulations.
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The 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S will be priced in the U.S. at $106,950

Revealed at the 2017 New York International Auto Show for North America, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S wagon requires $106,950 to be yours.
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Watch what happens when a Christmas tree is strapped to a Dodge Challenger Hellcat

How fast can a Christmas tree go? Hennessey Performance finds out by strapping one to a 707hp 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
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Acura teases next-gen 2019 RDX prototype ahead of Detroit debut

Acura released teasers of the next-generation RDX prototype ahead of its reveal at the 2018 North American International Auto Show.
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Ford acknowledges engine issues with early-production Focus RS

Ford officially acknowledged defective engines for early-production Focus RS models following thousands of reports of head gasket failures.
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2019 Volkswagen Jetta teased in short video ahead of its Detroit debut

The next-generation 2019 Volkswagen Jetta was just teased on the Internet in a short video. It's due for a reveal in Detroit next year.