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Infiniti QX80 Monograph concept

Infiniti’s QX80 Monograph concept debuts with bolder, more aggressive styling

The Infiniti QX80 Monograph concept previews an update of Infiniti's full-size luxury SUV. It debuts ahead of the New York Auto Show.
2018 Acura TLX

Acura’s 2018 TLX gets sharper styling, tech infusion, new A-Spec model

The 2018 Acura TLX debuts at the 2017 New York Auto Show with updated styling, lots of tech features, and a new A-Spec model.
Cadillac Super Cruise

Cadillac’s Super Cruise system enables hands-free highway cruising

Cadillac Super Cruise is a new driver-assist system for highway cruising that could rival Tesla Autopilot.
Nissan Rogue Trail Warrior

Armed with tank tracks, Nissan’s Rogue Trail Warrior is ready to tackle any terrain

The Nissan Rogue Trail Warrior is a one-off customized SUV built for the 2017 New York Auto Show that features tank tracks.
Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan

Ford’s Fusion Hybrid police car is a lean, green, crime-fighting machine

The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is a police version of the Ford Fusion Hybrid, which Ford calls the first police vehicle of its kind.
Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition

Lotus summons grand prix ghosts for new Evora Sport 410 GP Edition

The Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition is decked out in one of the all-time great Formula One liveries, honoring Lotus' racing past.
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R

Mercedes’ 2018 AMG GT R boasts Hulk-like rage, blistering speed for $157,995

The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R is a hardcore version of the Mercedes-AMG GT S sports car bred for the track.
Kreisel Evex 910e

Kreisel’s Evex 910e puts the heart of an EV in the body of a retro Porsche racer

The Kreisel Evex 910e is a replica of the classic Porsche 910 sports racer with an all-electric powertrain.
Nissan GT-R Police Pursuit 23

Meet 'Copzilla,' a tricked-out Nissan GT-R built to fight crime

The Nissan GT-R Police Pursuit #23 is a show car built for the 2017 New York Auto Show, which is good news for speeders everywhere.
ennead lab charging tower

Electric car charging towers could replace gas stations, one day

Ennead Lab's Charging Tower shows what urban infrastructure could look like in a future where electric cars rule the streets.
Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept

Will Daimler and Bosch join to form an autonomous-car dream team?

Daimler and Bosch are teaming up to develop self-driving cars, with the goal of putting them on the road in the next few years.
2018 Buick Regal TourX

Buick flips the script, will only offer its 2018 Regal as a wagon or hatchback

The 2018 Buick Regal returns as a Sportback hatchback and TourX wagon only. Buick is ditching the traditional sedan.
Second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous prototype

Traditional automakers lead the way on self-driving cars, study reveals

Self-driving cars are a hot topic, but who is in the lead. Is it traditional automakers, or tech companies?
2017 toyota ts050 hybrid le mans gazoo

After a crushing defeat last year, will 2017 finally be Toyota’s year at Le Mans?

The 2017 Toyota TS050 Hybrid aims to give Toyota its first Le Mans victory after a heartbreaking defeat last year.
2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid

Porsche’s 919 Hybrid screams out of the corners with electric all-wheel drive

The 2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans race car incorporates new aerodynamic features and a 900-horsepower hybrid powertrain.
fast furious 6 vin diesel the rock walker

Insurance company tallies damage from first seven Fast & Furious movies

The first seven Fast & Furious movies racked up over $500 million in damages, according to British firm Insure the Gap.
Rolls-Royce Wraith "Inspired by British Music" (Tommy)

Rock ‘n’ Rolls: British music icons customize luxury cars

Rolls-Royce invited legendary British rock stars to customize a batch of its cars. Each tricked-out Rolls will be sold to benefit charities.
Lamborghini Huracán Polizia

Lamborghini delivers a Huracan to Italian police for an important mission

A Lamborghini Huracan police car will join the Italian Highway Patrol, where its performance capabilities will be put to good use.
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Chevy has some ideas of what to do with the Cruze Diesel's 700-mile range

The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel's fuel economy makes it a good road-trip car. Or at least, that's the message Chevy is trying to promote.
2017 Audi A4

Audi will acquire Silvercar as it looks to up its mobility-service game

Audi will acquire Silvercar, the mobility company known for its airport car rentals. Audi already has a minority stake in the company.
2016 Tesla Model S P100D

Tesla 8.1 software adds Autopilot features previously missing from newer cars

Tesla is rolling out its 8.1 software update, which adds Autopilot features for newer cars, and some tweaks across the board.
Faraday Future FF 91

Faraday Future cancels California plant as it struggles to finish first factory

Faraday Future will not go forward with a purchase of land at a former naval shipyard in California for a second factory.
Enzo Ferrari

Thieves targeted legendary carmaker Enzo Ferrari's body in bizarre ransom plot

The remains of legendary carmaker Enzo Ferrari were the target of a planned extortion scheme, according to Italian police.
2017 Ford GT

Take a closer look at the Ford GT’s drive modes for superior control and speed

The Ford GT is equipped with five drive modes, which change the vehicle's setup for different conditions, from wet roads to racetracks.
Toyota Corolla iM drift car

This Toyota Corolla iM drift car is a 1,000-hp Frankenstein’s monster

A Toyota Corolla iM hatchback was turned into a 1,000-horsepower drift car for the 2017 Formula Drift season.
2018 chevrolet equinox first drive fd 71

2018 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is new from the ground up, with a sleeker-looking, lighter body, new engines, and more tech than ever.
Aston Martin Rapide S

Sound of silence: Aston Martin Rapide will ditch howling V12 for electric power

The Aston Martin Rapide will be available only with an electric powertrain beginning in 2018, CEO Andy Palmer said in a recent interview.
Verizon Hum Rider

Rise up! Watch this modded-out Jeep lift itself 9 feet and straddle smaller cars

The Verizon Hum Rider is a modified Jeep Grand Cherokee on stilts built by marketing firm Thinkmodo to promote Verizon's Hum dongle.
BMW i3 logo closeup

BMW will go all-in on Formula E, the electic car-racing series, beginning in 2018

German automaker BMW has been confirmed by the FIA as one of nine Formula E "constructors" for the 2018-2019 season.
Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond injured in motorcycle crash during ‘Grand Tour’ filming

Richard Hammond as injured in a motorcycle crash while filming an episode of 'The Grand Tour' in Mozambique.
2017 Genesis G90 AWD 3.3t premium review

2017 Genesis G90 AWD 3.3T Premium review

The 2017 Genesis G90 is the first brand-new vehicle from Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand. It also serves as Genesis’ flagship model. No pressure, then.
Hybrid Kinetic H600 concept

China’s Hybrid Kinetic targets Tesla with Italian styling, turbine range extender

The Hybrid Kinetic H600 electric car will enter production by 2020, and will be sold in both China and the U.S.
Subaru WRX STI on Olympic bobsled run

Subaru's WRX STI takes on an Olympic bobsled run, and the results aren't pretty

Watch a Subaru WRX STI slip and slide down the St. Moritz Olympic bobsled run.
Lotus Elise Sprint 220

Lotus somehow found 90 pounds to cut from its flyweight Elise

The Lotus Elise Sprint is a new version of Lotus' flyweight Elise sports car that sheds even more pounds for even better performance.