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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

Honda’s long-awaited next-gen Civic Type R is coming to Geneva

The Honda Civic Type R will appear in production-ready form at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show next month, and should hit the road this year.
2017 Williams FW40 Formula One car

Williams debuts 2017 Formula One car under seasons's new design rules

The Williams FW40 is the first car to debut under new design rules launched for the 2017 Formula One season.
2017 Cigarette Racing 50' Marauder AMG

The 3,100-horsepower Marauder AMG racing boat makes supercars look like snails

The Mercedes-AMG GT R inspired the design for a 50-foot Cigarette Racing Marauder boat that boasts up to 3,100 horsepower.
Maven Chevrolet Bolt EV

Angelenos can borrow a Chevy Bolt EV with the Maven car-sharing service

Maven is adding the Chevrolet Bolt EV to its Los Angeles fleet, for both car sharing and the Lyft Express Drive rental program.
Ferrari 812 Superfast

With a top speed of 211 mph, Ferrari’s 812 Superfast is exactly that

The Ferrari 812 Superfast is an update of the F12 Berlinetta model, with a more powerful V12 engine, revised styling, and new chassis tech.
Aston Martin AM-RB 001

Aston Martin brings in more big names for its upcoming supercar

Aston Martin's AM-RB 001 supercar won't just be a collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing. Other big names are involved, too.
McLaren Super Series engine teaser

Second-gen McLaren Super Series gets new 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8

McLaren will introduce a new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 in its second-generation Super Series model, debuting at the Geneva Motor Show.
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Citing potential job losses, automakers lobby Trump for emissions rule changes

President Donald Trump should review an Obama administration decision to lock in EPA emissions rules through 2025, automakers say.
Spark SRT05e Formula E race car concept

Spark’s sleek new electric race car proves Formula E isn’t a flash in the pan

Formula E will switch to a new car design for the 2018-19 season, and it will look a lot like this Spark SRT05e concept car.
2016 Dodge Viper ACR

Dodge's legendary Viper is now officially sold out

The Dodge Viper is officially sold out, and production will end August 31. Dodge announced the end of Viper production last year.
2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia TRD Sport

Toyota’s 2018 Tundra and Sequoia gain TRD Sport upgrades, new safety tech

The 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia gain new TRD Sport packages, updated exterior styling, and the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver aids.
Mercedes-Benz Metris MasterSolutions Toolbox concept

This tricked out Mercedes-Benz is literally a toolbox on wheels

The Mercedes-Benz Metris MasterSolutions Toolbox concept is a customized van debuting at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.
Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger

Dodge marks Mopar parts brand’s 80th year with special-edition Challenger

The Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger is the latest Mopar-edition Fiat Chrysler model. It commemorates 80 years of the Mopar brand.
2017 Nissan Titan King Cab

Can a new cab layout make Nissan’s 2017 Titan King Cab the king of trucks?

The 2017 Nissan Titan King Cab debuted at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show as the third Nissan Titan cab configuration.
Bugatti factory

Here’s how Bugatti builds its 1,500-horsepower, 261-mile-per-hour Chiron

The Bugatti factory in Molsheim, France, is gearing up to build the automaker's new Chiron supercar. Here's a behind the scenes look.
2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport

Ram goes copper crazy with its latest special-edition pickup truck

The 2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport is a new special edition of the Ram 1500 full-size pickup truck debuting at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.
2017 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Night

Blackout: Ram 2500 and 3500 Night editions debut at the Chicago Auto Show

The Ram 2500 and 3500 Night trim package debuts at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, following the 1500 Night model unveiled last year.
Le Mans Ford 2016

Ford will return to Le Mans, but can it repeat last year’s performance?

Ford will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, once again fielding four cars and aiming for a GTE Pro class win.
fca 2017 drive for design contest dodge challenger r t scat pack

Fiat Chrysler invites high school students to design a Dodge for 2047

FCA is launching its fifth "Drive for Design" contest, which invites high school students to design Dodge cars for 30 years in the future.
2018 Dodge Durango SRT

Packing 475hp, the 2018 Durango SRT is the family hauler with an attitude

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT debuts this week at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, packing a 475-horsepower Hemi V8.
BMW North America CEO Bernhard Kuhnt

BMW North America gets new CEO amid dip in U.S. sales

BMW North America is getting a new CEO. Effective March 1, Bernhard Kuhnt will assume the role now held by Ludwig Willisch.
Nissan NV Cargo X

Nissan’s off-roading, rock-crawling NV Cargo X is no ordinary van

The Nissan NV Cargo X off-road van is a one-off project vehicle based on the Nissan NV2500HD commercial van.
2017 Dodge Challenger GT

Dodge Challenger GT AWD first drive

With standard all-wheel drive, Dodge’s 2017 Challenger GT keeps its cool in winter weather.
Saab 9-3

Not dead yet: Saab owners NEVS gets approval for a factory in China

Saab owner National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) is building a factory in China to make electric versions of the Saab 9-3.
2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona

Cadillac scores a 1-2 victory at the 2017 Daytona 24

The 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona was all about Cadillac, as the luxury brand achieved its first win in a top-level endurance race.
McLaren 570S GT4

McLaren’s 570S GT4 race car is ready to take on North America’s best

The McLaren 570S GT4 will race for the first time in North America at the Continental Tire BMW Endurance Challenge at Daytona.
McLaren 720S leaked image

Sneak a peek at McLaren’s sleek 720S three months early, we don’t mind

The McLaren 720S isn't supposed to make its public debut until the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March, but here it is.
2013 Ford Mustang

With SmartLink, Ford will let you upgrade your old car to the newest tech

Ford will add connected features to older cars with SmartLink, a plug-in device and accompanying software package.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross teaser

Mitsubishi resurrects an old name for its new crossover

Mitsubishi will debut a new crossover SUV model at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, which opens on March 7.
2017 Genesis G80 3.8 AWD

2017 Genesis G80 review

The 2017 Genesis G80 gets Hyundai’s new luxury brand off to a strong start with a quiet cabin, comfort-able ride, and easy-to-use tech.
BMW M550i xDrive

Car design is shifting, but BMW M’s president still believes in ‘classic values’

At the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Digital Trends talked with Frank van Meel, boss of BMW’s M performance division, about tech, motor sports, the future of the manual transmission, and more.
Jaguar Land Rover VR Experience

Can VR improve experience of buying a car? Jaguar Land Rover thinks so

Jaguar Land Rover is shipping virtual reality kits to dealers as a new way of showing off its latest models.
Audi S1 World Rallycross car

Audi may be done with Le Mans, but it’s not done with rallycross

Audi will return to the FIA World Rallycross Championship for the 2017 season. Its continued participation was in doubt.
Second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous prototype

Study shows 74 percent of Americans don't believe autonomous cars will be safe

Autonomous cars have not yet earned the trust of a majority of consumers worldwide, according to a new study.