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2018 Ford Mustang

Your neighbors will love the Ford 2018 Mustang, thanks to this exhaust silencer

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT features a programmable exhaust mode that keeps the car from offending the driver's neighbors.
Ford F-22 F-150 Raptor

Ford’s jet-inspired Raptor truck is equal parts absurd and awesome

The Ford F-22 F-150 Raptor is a one-off custom Ford F-150 Raptor inspired by the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor jet fighter.
tesla model 3

Most Tesla Model 3s will cost more than $35,000 — here’s why

The Tesla Model 3 may have a base price of $35,000, but most of the cars rolling out of Tesla's California factory will probably cost more.
Formula E NYC ePrix

Is Formula E the future of racing, or just a flash in the pan?

Before the first NYC Formula E, the race series for electric cars, Autosport shows us its garage and reveals what makes its cars zip.
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Maserati may lead the charge for Chrysler's electrification efforts

Maserati may launch only electrified models after 2019, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, says.
2017 24 Hours of Le Mans

Porsche kills its winning Le Mans program, will focus on Formula E instead

Porsche will join Formula E and kill its Le Mans LMP1 program, ending its winning streak at the iconic endurance race.
Sideways Volkswagen Microbus racer screenshot

VW Microbus brings new meaning to the phrase ‘getting sideways’

This Volkswagen Microbus 24 Hours of LeMons racer may look like it's had an accident, but that's by design.
1918 Ford Model TT

From workhorses to tech-filled toys, here is a century’s worth of Ford trucks

Ford introduced its first pickup truck on July 27, 2017. In the 100 years since, the Ford F-Series has become America's best-selling vehicle.
2018 Lexus LC 500h

2018 Lexus LC 500h review

In our 2018 Lexus LC 500h review, we explore a sporty hybrid alternative to sports cars like Porsche’s 911 and Jaguar’s F-Type R.
2014 Toyota Corolla S back logo

Toyota may come out with a game-changing electric car for 2022

Toyota is planning a long-range electric car that will be able to recharge in just a few minutes, according to a new report.

VW pleads guilty in diesel scandal, will pay $4.3B in fines, 6 execs indicted

Volkswagen agreed to plead guilty and pay $4.3 billion in penalties related to its diesel-emissions cheating.
2017 Mini Cooper Hardtop

The retro-chic Mini Cooper will get a modern electric powertrain in 2019

Mini will launch its first all-electric model in 2019, based on the basic Mini Cooper Hardtop three-door hatchback.
2018 IndyCar

See how IndyCar made its race cars sleeker and safer for 2018

The 2018 IndyCar race car features a more streamlined design and added safety features, but rides on the same chassis as the old version.
Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz will take on rivals BMW and Audi in Formula E

Mercedes-Benz will join Formula E in 2019, completing the trifecta of German luxury automakers in the electric racing series.
2018 Infiniti Q50 front shot of car angled to the left

2018 Infiniti Q50 first drive review

The 2018 Infiniti Q50 boasts an available 400-horsepower engine and trick steering system. But does that add up to an exciting driver’s car?
Chris Hemsworth drives a Formula E car screenshot

'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth takes a spin in a Formula E electric race car

Chris Hemsworth may have played a Formula One driver, but his recent outing in a Formula E car proved he still has a lot to learn.
Pagani Zonda Fantasma Evo

Pagani’s Zonda Fantasma Evo is a ghost of Italian supercars past

The Pagani Zonda Fantasma Evo is a one-off special edition that started out as a Zonda F built in 2005. It was rebuilt after a crash.
Subaru WRX STI Typa RA NBR Special

Subaru turned its WRX STI into a 600-horsepower monster that eats supercars

A modified Subaru WRX STI just set a record for sedans at the Nurburgring, the track that has become a benchmark for performance cars.
Formula One halo

It may not look pretty, but Formula One thinks the ‘halo’ can protect drivers

Formula One "halo" cockpit-protection devices will be mandatory beginning next year, the series' organizers say.
2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder

2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder can keep up with the bad guys anywhere

The 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder is the first "pursuit-rated" police pickup truck on the road, according to Ford.
2018 Buick Regal GS

Buick turns up the heat on its 2018 Regal lineup with new GS model

The new 2018 Buick Regal GS is a fun-oriented and sportier version of the new 2018 Regal Sportback hatchback.
BMW M4 CS

With its limited-edition M3 and M4 CS, BMW aims for the Goldilocks zone

The BMW M4 CS is a new limited-edition M4 model that slots between the Competition Package and GTS variants.
Red Bull F1 car in London

Watch Formula One race cars tear up the streets of London

F1 Live London was staged in central London ahead of the 2017 British Grand Prix, with F1 cars driving up and down closed streets.
John Lennon's Rolls-Royce Phantom

John Lennon’s Rolls-Royce Phantom is a psychedelic dream

The John Lennon Rolls-Royce Phantom V is heading back to London for a special exhibit commemorating the Phantom model line.
mitch evans leaning against jagar

What it’s like to drive a Formula E electric race car down the streets of Brooklyn

Formula E electric racing is coming to New York City. Jaguar Panasonic Racing gives us the lowdown on what it’s like to race electric cars, and what to expect from Formula E’s Brooklyn doubleheader.
LEVC TX London taxi

London's iconic taxi gets high-tech makeover, retains classic look

The LEVC TX is the latest generation of London taxi. While it may look familiar, it packs new features like an electrified powertrain.
Andretti Formula E race car

BMW will challenge Audi and Jaguar in Formula E electric racing

BMW will enter Formula E as a manufacturer in 2018, continuing to partner with the Andretti Autosport team.
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Best Alt-Energy Car: 2017 Digital Trends Car Awards

Honda's hydrogen's powered Clarity and Chevrolet's Bolt EV spar to become the Best Alternative Energy Vehicle of 2017.
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Best SUV/CUV: 2017 Digital Trends Car Awards

Who would have guessed that Mazda, Jaguar and Bentley would compete for the best SUV of 2017 in the Digital Trends Car Awards?
Novitec Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster

Tuner takes Lamborghini’s Aventador SV Roadster to new extremes

The Novitec Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster boasts 970 horsepower and more aggressive looks.
Subaru WRX STI Mt. Washington Hillclimb

Subaru conquers one of America’s oldest and toughest races

Subaru rally driver Travis Pastrana set a new record on the Mt. Washington Hill Climb, covering 7.6 miles in just over five minutes.
Lucid Air Alpha Speed Car

The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan is faster than a Ferarri

A Lucid Air prototype reached a top speed of 235 mph on an Ohio test track. The luxury electric car goes into production in 2019.
volvo xc60 polestar upgrade feat

Volvo’s performance division gave this plug-in hybrid SUV a major upgrade

The Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid is now available with a Polestar tuning package that boosts output to 421 horsepower.
Formula One Cockpit Shield | News, Photos, Details, Testing Plans

F1 cars may get a dramatic new look in the name of safety

Formula One race cars may soon get a cockpit "shield" to protect drivers from flying debris. The "shield will be tested next week by Ferrari.