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2017 Mazda CX-5 First Drive

Mazda’s best-selling model gets a major redesign for 2017. The CX-5 sees improvements to its design, cabin refinement, and driving dynamics.
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Watch this 2000-plus-horsepower Ford GT obliterate standing mile world record

M2K Motorsports returned to the Texas Mile with their modified Ford GT to set a new world record of just under 294 mph.
2018 Acura TLX Teaser

Here's our first look at Acura's sharper, sleeker 2018 TLX sedan

Acura has released its first teaser image of the redesigned TLX sport sedan that will debut at the New York Auto Show next month.
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The Jaguar F-Pace is the latest victim of a tuner’s bad dream turned reality

Hamann, an established vehicle tuner, has modified Jaguar's F-Pace crossover and put it on display at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
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2018 Toyota C-HR first drive

The Toyota C-HR is the Japanese automaker’s first subcompact crossover and enters a highly competitive field. To stand any chance, its out-there looks must be backed by class-leading technology, fuel economy, and versatility.
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Introducing the most powerful V10 Lamborghini ever, the Huracan Performante

Lamborghini has revealed its 631-hp Huracan Performante at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The new sports car is Lambo's most powerful V10 yet.
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Don’t argue with aero: McLaren’s windswept 720S supercar debuts in Geneva

McLaren has finally revealed its 650S replacement and second-generation Super Series model, the 720S, at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
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2017 Land Rover Discovery First Drive

The Discovery is known for its off-road expertise, seating for seven, and interior versatility, but premium details have never quite matched other Land Rover models. That all changes with the all-new model.
Ferrari Ford Hotrod

Someone mashed up a ’30s Ford chassis with a Ferrari V8, and slapped a $250K price tag on it

What do you get when you combine a 1930's Ford chassis with a 3.0-liter Ferrari V8? One of the craziest Frankenstein hot rods ever imagined.
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Qualcomm and TomTom sync up on mapping for self-driving cars

Qualcomm has announced a partnership with TomTom, the navigation company, to provide autonomous cars with the best map data around.
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Jaguar Land Rover goes all ‘Dragon’s Den’ with its ‘Innovation Incubator’ program

Jaguar Land Rover has launched an "Innovation Incubator" program to harvest ideas from tech startups to use in future infotainment systems.
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Aude Lemordant, two-time acrobatics world champion can’t get enough time in the sky

Aude Lemordant is a two-time acrobatics World Champion - piloting Breitling's 330SC aircraft - and a full-time airline pilot for Air France.
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SkyRunner flying car soars just about as high in the sky as its sticker price

The SkyRunner all-terrain flying machine will get you high in the sky for an equally sky-high $119,000 price tag.
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Alpina’s new B5 sedan plays in the snow before its Geneva Motor Show debut

Before Alpina reveals its new B5 at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the 600 horsepower sedan plays in the snow for some video teasing goodness.
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Sticking to its value-driven model, Hyundai prices Ioniq to undercut rivals

Hyundai has announced pricing for its Ioniq hybrid and EV models. At $23,035 for the Ioniq hybrid and $30,335 for the EV, it undercuts rivals
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Pagani's Huayra Roadster may be the most beautiful drop-top supercar ever

Pagani has revealed its gorgeous Huayra roadster ahead of its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It is powered by an AMG V12 engine.
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Pininfarina and F1 racer Fittipaldi will debut an ultra-light supercar in Geneva

Working with Pininfarina, former F1 racer Fittipaldi created a limited-edition track car that will debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure

In Toyota RAV4 speak, 'Adventure' means body cladding and black accents

Toyota introduced its RAV4 Adventure at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. The crossover gains black accents, 18-inch wheels, and body cladding.
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Zenvo is bringing a 250-mph, 10th-anniversary TS1 supercar to Geneva

Danish supercar maker Zenvo is bringing a 250-mph, 10th-anniversary edition of its high-powered TS1 GT to the Geneva Motor Show next month.
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Volkswagen says it has a fix or cash for every 3.0-liter V6 diesel customer

VW has proposed a settlement to address the 78,000 3.0-liter TDI V6 diesel engine models that were sold in the U.S. between 2009 and 2016.
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Honda and GM make the push for hydrogen fuel cell cars together

Honda and GM have expanded their hydrogen fuel cell partnership to form a new company that will make the tech more affordable at scale.
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Michelin’s new ultrahigh performance tire can make any car feel like a supercar

The Pilot Sport 4 S attempts to dominate the UHP segment and become the new favorite of car enthusiasts the world over.
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Jeep wants to dominate every SUV segment, and it might do just that

Jeep is coming off a banner 2016 and heads into 2017 with three planned product launches and a billion-dollar investment in U.S.-based assembly plants. Digital Trends chatted with Jeep CEO Mike Manley about the company’s vision.
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2017 BMW 5 Series review: first drive

Our 2017 BMW 5 Series review shows that the German automaker is here to re-conquer the midsize performance luxury sedan segment.
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The Hyundai i30 will expand into a whole range of cars, including a fastback

Hyundai of Europe has tweeted a timeline of the Korean automaker's plans for the i30 model range, which includes a fastback.
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2017 Nissan GT-R Premium review

Nissan’s 2017 GT-R gets a facelift and more power to stay relevant in the increasingly competitive super-car space.
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Beware the Yellow Night: Mercedes-Benz reveals new special edition for 2018 GLA45 AMG

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its refreshed 2018 GLA lineup ahead of their introduction at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show.
Nissan Autonomous Driving

Nissan steps up its self-driving and car-connectivity efforts in a big way

Nissan revealed its Intelligent Mobility blueprint, which includes autonomous driving, car connectivity, urban planning, and EV developments.
Ford Sync 3 Updates

Ford's partners with Amazon and AT&T for Alexa voice commands, Wi-Fi hot spots

Ford used the CES stage to preview a number of Sync 3 infotainment updates, including Amazon's Alexa voice commands and AT&T's 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot.
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AT&T is applying its communication expertise to Ford and Honda vehicles

AT&T has announced two major partnerships at CES 2017. The telecommunications company will offer 4G LTE in Honda cars and car-to-X services in Ford models.
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Honda's Dream Drive VR experience may be the future of in-car entertainment

Honda and DreamWorks Animation will demo augmented and virtual reality from the passenger’s seat at CES 2017. Honda Dream Drive is the future of in-car fun.
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You could soon run Skype meetings in your Volvo at the touch of a button

Volvo has announced its 90 Series models will use Microsoft's Skype for Business to improve in-car conferencing and productivity.
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The SP 275 RW Competizione is one of the rarest Ferraris ever built

Ferrari revealed its one-off SP 275 RW Competizione supercar to honor the 275GTB of the 1960s. It is based on the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.
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From rusting to rallying: Nissan restores 1987 Paris-Dakar Patrol racer

Nissan restored a 1987 Dakar Patrol racer that was found rusting in a Spanish museum in 2014. The vehicle was recently tested in north Africa.