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'Bullitt' Ford Mustang on the National Mall

‘Bullitt’ Ford Mustang joins other American landmarks on the National Mall

The 1968 Ford Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in 'Bullitt' recently emerged from decades of hiding, and now Ford and the car's current owner are making up for lost time by displaying the iconic muscle car on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Mustang will sit in a special display case on the Mall.
Buick Enspire concept

The Enspire SUV concept is a Buick that thinks it’s a Tesla

The Buick Enspire is an all-electric SUV concept debuting at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. The Enspire boasts a claimed 370-mile range and lots of new technology, making it a potential Tesla rival. But it's unclear at this point whether Buick will actually put this sleek-looking SUV into production.
2018 Toyota Camry

2018 Toyota owners are tuning out the automaker’s Entune 3.0 App Suite

Toyota owners are complaining of numerous problems with the automaker's Entune App Suite infotainment system, particularly the latest Entune 3.0 system installed in new versions of the best-selling Toyota Camry midsize sedan. Owners claim the Entune system is slow to load and unreliable.
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Thanks to telemetry, Bugatti can spot problems with its cars before customers do

Bugatti uses a race car-style telemetry system in its Chiron supercar to remotely check for maintenance issues from its French headquarters. That means the automaker can spot an under-inflated tire in a car thousands of miles away, and alert the owner of the problem immediately.
Volkswagen autonomous parking test

Volkswagen tests autonomous parking, aims for 2020 commercial launch

Volkswagen is testing autonomous parking at Germany's Hamburg Airport. In addition to making life more convenient, the automaker believes self-parking cars could enable a variety of new services for its customers, while getting them accustomed to the idea of more widespread driverless car usage.
2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe

Mercedes’ new subscription service lets you drive a luxury car without buying

Mercedes-Benz Collection is a subscription-service pilot launching in Nashville and Philadelphia in June. It's Mercedes' attempt to rival similar services from BMW, Audi, Cadillac, Porsche, and Lincoln.
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Xing Mobility promises an electric supercar quicker than a Tesla Roadster

Taiwan-based Xing Mobility is developing a 1,341-horsepower "rally inspired" electric supercar that it claims will out accelerate the upcoming Tesla Roadster. But, as with all claims from new automotive companies, these should be taken with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Next-generation Ford Focus (European version)

The redesigned Ford Focus remains a compact car for a global audience

The next Ford Focus compact car promises more space, style, and tech. But will it win U.S. buyers away from their beloved SUVs?
mitsubishi talks electric cars electrification eclipse center

With new cars and new allies, Mitsubishi prepares for an electric future

Mitsubishi Motors North America COO Don Swearingen says to expect more electric cars and plug-in hybrids from the Japanese automaker.
Jaguar I-Type 3 Formula E race car

Jaguar’s I-Type 3 Formula E electric race car breaks cover and bears its claws

The Jaguar I-Type 3 electric race car will compete in Formula E's fifth season alongside other Gen2 designs.
Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo concept

Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo concept drives off the screen and onto the track

More than just a show car, the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo concept will give spectators rides at Formula E racetracks.
2019 Chevrolet Camaro

The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro sports a new face and more tech

The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro gets a mild restyling and a handful of new tech features. Four-cylinder models also get the 1LE performance package for the first time.
2019 Ford Edge ST

Ford turns 2019 Edge into a hot rod with 335-HP ST-edition

The 2019 Ford Edge ST is the first crossover to wear Ford's ST performance badge. It headlines the updated 2019 Edge lineup.
Aston Martin DBX concept

Aston Martin’s first SUV won’t get an electric powertrain after all

The first production Aston Martin SUV won't be offered with an all-electric powertrain, but Aston hasn't given up on electric cars.
2019 Chevrolet Cruze

Chevy cars get minor updates in the face of an SUV onslaught

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, Cruze, and Spark debut the "new face" of Chevy passenger cars. Each model also gets a handful of updates.
Lotus Exige Cupe 430 Type 25

Lotus’ latest Exige special edition pays tribute to a classic Formula One car

The Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 pays tribute to the groundbreaking Type 25 Formula One car, which raced from 1962 to 1967.
Koenigsegg Agera XS (U.S.-spec Agera RS)

The Koenigsegg Agera supercar is about to drive off into the sunset

The Koenigsegg Agera is going out of production roughly eight years after it first appeared at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
Top Gear Vauxhall Astra

Developers get green light to turn ‘Top Gear’ track into housing

The 'Top Gear' test track will be bulldozed to make way for an 1,800-unit housing estate. The plan has U.K. government approval.
2019 Cadillac XT4

Cadillac XT4 will get Super Cruise driver-assist tech, but not right away

The 2019 Cadillac XT4 launched at the 2018 New York Auto Show to questions of whether the new SUV would get Super Cruise.
Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln expands subscription service, launches online car-buying tech

Lincoln wants to attract more luxury-car buyers by offering an array of services, including one that allows customers to complete most buying steps online.
2019 Genesis G70

2019 Genesis G70 luxury sedan has the BMW 3 Series in its sights

The 2019 Genesis G70 is the Hyundai luxury brand's answer to the BMW 3 Series. But can it can compete against the well-established German?
Genesis Essentia concept

The all-electric Genesis Essentia concept is the luxury future we want to see

The Genesis Essential concept is the latest effort by Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand to prove that it can make desirable high-end vehicles.
2019 Kia K900

A luxury Kia? The K900 proves that doesn’t have to be an oxymoron

The 2019 Kia K900 gets a complete redesign, with a new powertrain, additional technology features, and more.
Nissan Formula E

We know Nissan can sell electric cars, but can it race them?

Nissan will enter Formula E when the electric-car racing series' fifth season kicks off later this year. Here's what Nissan's race car will look like.
Ambarella EVA self-driving car

Ambarella launches Silicon Valley autonomous car demo despite Uber crash

Semiconductor company Ambarella is demonstrating a self-driving car on the roads of Silicon Valley, and ramping up its chip business.
Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln’s Aviator luxury SUV makes its return as a stylish plug-in hybrid

The Lincoln Aviator SUV will return to showrooms with some new features, including a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Waymo Jaguar I-Pace

The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace is Waymo’s latest self-driving car

The Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV will be Waymo's latest self-driving car. Waymo also plans to launch an autonomous ridesharing service this year.
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2019 GMC Sierra lightens up by bringing carbon fiber to the pickup truck world

The 2019 GMC Sierra gets the carbon-fiber pickup box that was widely reported to be slated for the Chevrolet Silverado.
Workhorse N-Gen electric delivery van

Workhorse electric delivery vans are coming to San Francisco

Workhorse will send a fleet of its N-Gen electric delivery vans to the San Francisco Bay Area next month as part of a pilot program.
Porsche Cayenne hybrid teaser

See the next Porsche Cayenne hybrid get put through its paces in South Africa

A new Porsche Cayenne hybrid is on the way, but Porsche isn't ready to fully reveal the electrified SUV just yet.
BMW headquarters

BMW headquarters raided by police, company denies diesel emissions cheating

German prosecutors raided BMW's Munich headquarters Tuesday in connection with a fraud investigation. BMW denies an illegal emissions cheating.
Jeep Sandstorm concept

These tricked-out Jeep concept cars are ready for an adventure

Jeep is bringing seven concept vehicles to the 2018 Moab Easter Safari, including several based on the redesigned 2018 Wrangler.
2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe

Mercedes’ new C-Class coupe packs up to 385 horsepower and a 10-inch touchscreen

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe and convertible get similar updates to the 2019 C-Class sedan, including more powerful engines.
2018 Lincoln Navigator Hennessey

Hennessey turned the 2018 Lincoln Navigator into a 600-hp monster

The tuned 600-horsepower 2018 Lincoln Navigator will do 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, according to Hennessey Performance.