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Bugatti Chiron

The Bugatti Chiron needed just 42 seconds to break a world record

Bugatti's Veyron-replacing Chiron just stamped out a world record for acceleration and braking between 0 and 249 mph.
Ford

Ford will electrify its vehicle lineup, starting with the Escape and Expedition

Ford will release 13 new electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid models by 2020. These are the next Ford hybrid vehicles on the road map.
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Mini is charged up about its Frankfurt-bound all-electric Cooper concept

The Mini Electric Concept will debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show as a teaser for a production-bound pure EV Cooper.
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5 wild rides we saw at Monterey Car Week 2017

Monterey Car Week is one of the world’s largest gatherings of car enthusiasts. Here are 5 of wildest cars we say during the week’s races, auctions, and shows.
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The unmatched, untamed ‘XE SV Project 8’ is just the beginning, says Jaguar

To get the full scoop on the XE SV Project 8, Digital Trends sits down with SVO executives in this exclusive interview.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar first drive review

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is unlike anything we’ve seen from the U.K. automaker, combin-ing effortless beauty with effortless capability.
2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Review

2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid review

Can a gas-sipping hybrid SUV really deliver true Porsche performance? Find out in our 2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid review.
Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII

Settle into the most luxurious Rolls-Royce ever: This is the Phantom VIII

Rolls-Royce has revealed its new Phantom VIII online ahead of an debut later this year. The range-topping sedan adopts new styling and tech.
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More people shopping for cars virtually as RelayCars tops 1M downloads

RelayCars has announced that its free virtual reality app, which gives virtual tours of new cars, has been downloaded over a million times.
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2017 BMW M240i review

BMW’s M240i and its all-new turbocharged engine offers M2 acceleration without sacrificing comfort. Long live the ultimate driving machine.
Lucid Air

To put a Lucid Air on the road next year, the EV startup needs money – now

Lucid Motors has big plans for its supercar-beating Air electric vehicle, but its goals can't be achieved without additional funding.
France Gas Ban EV Charging

Start the countdown — France will ban gas and diesel engines by 2040

France has announced that it will ban the sale of gas and diesel vehicles by 2040. The move comes as part of a plan for carbon neutrality.
Krugger XDiavel

Belgium's best bike customizer attempts to tame the wild Ducati XDiavel

The Ducati XDiavel sport cruiser is already an insane looking bike, but Belgian motorcycle customizer Fred Krugger takes it a step further.
Aston Martin DB11 V8

Get the same great Aston Martin DB11 taste, now with more V8

The Aston Martin DB11 grand touring car will be offered with an AMG-sourced V8 motor tuned to 503 horsepower and 513 lb-ft of torque.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe first drive

Mercedes-Benz gives its midsize luxury E400 Coupe a top-down redesign with S-Class styling, C-Class dynamics, and a presence all its own.
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2017 Bugatti Chiron first drive review

Over a decade after the Veyron shattered the road car ceiling, Bugatti is back with a hotter, sleeker successor.
Ducati GRIME Scrambler Maverick

Ducati takes a page from BMW Art Cars with its stylistic Scrambler ‘Maverick’

Ducati has commissioned famed tattoo artist GRIME to design a special Scrambler motorcycle. It's the first of many planned Maverick projects.
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2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante first drive

Sculpted by the wind and powered by a vicious V10 engine, the Lamborghini Huracán Performante takes the street-legal supercar experience to a new level.
Fred Astaire's Phantom Series I

Fred Astaire’s Series I Phantom is the best part of the 1930s rolled into one motorcar

In preparation for the next-generation Phantom, the Series VIII, Rolls Royce will highlight seven special Phantoms from each preceding Series. The first to make headlines is a Series I that was owned by Fred Astaire.
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2018 Audi SQ5 first drive

Audi’s all-new Q5 hits the gym, dons its S performance suit, and readies for a reception with premium SUV buyers.
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Tom Brady will quarterback Aston Martin's new marketing campaign

Aston Martin has partnered with five-time Super Bowl champion, four-time NFL VP, and part-time model Tom Brady on a new marketing campaign.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric review

If you’re ready to take the all-electric plunge, Hyundai’s Ioniq Electric has the range, gadgets, and com-fort to ease your transition.
AM General C-Series

China is getting brand new Humvee trucks. We aren’t.

VLF Automotive has partnered with Humvee Exports to ship brand new Humvee trucks to China. The vehicles are based on AM General C-Series kits.
Jeep Cherokee

Here’s your FCA brand cheat sheet for every 2017 model-year vehicle

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is one of the biggest umbrella brands in the automotive industry. To make sense of the madness, we’ve put together a roundup of 2017 model-year Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Fiat, Chrysler, and Alfa Romeo vehicles.
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Volkswagen teases a cutesy new crossover that’s ready to T-Roc

Volkswagen has released a short teaser of a camouflaged T-Roc ahead of the subcompact crossover's debut. The Golf-based model is due in 2019.
2016 King of the Hammers

The King of the Hammers off-road competition wants you to get a little dirty

Staged in the California desert, King of the Hammers may have some serious off-road racing, but the spectator activities are plain loony.
Lynk & Co 03 Sedan Concept

Lynk & Co's latest concept debuts in Shanghai with lifetime warranty, free connectivity

Lynk & Co, the Chinese automaker behind the unique shared-ownership model, has revealed the 03 sedan concept at the Shanghai Motor Show.
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With laser-scanned tracks and perfect physics, ‘Project Cars 2’ is as real as it gets

The Digital Trends cars team test-drove Project CARS 2 under the best conditions possible to see just how close racing simulators can get to the real thing.
2018 Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar’s 2018 F-Type debuts in NY with turbo 4-cylinder, GoPro video recording

Jaguar has revealed its 2018 model year F-Type at the 2017 New York Auto Show. The updated sports car gains a turbo four-cylinder with 296hp.
Range Rover Velar

The all-new Range Rover Velar dials up Land Rover’s design and interior technology

Land Rover's North American debut of its fourth Range Rover model, the Velar, takes place at the 2017 New York Auto Show.
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2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport review

Honda’s Civic Hatchback returns after a 12-year hiatus. Aggressive looks, a potent engine, and more versatility make this five-door a great buy.
2017 Honda Civic Si

Honda reveals its 205-HP Civic Si coupe and sedan, but skips the five-door

Honda has revealed its 2017 Civic Si coupe and sedan. The all-new model makes 205hp and 192 lb-ft of torque from a 1.5-liter turbo engine.
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Spyker Cars is ready to turn up the volume on production and intro a hybrid SUV

Spyker Automotive, which once made some truly awe-inspiring works of automotive art, is getting serious about its renewal.
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2018 Audi S4 First Drive

Audi’s game plan for the 2018 S4 is simple, but effective: hone the A4’s handling, amp up the output, and spice up the design.