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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

GM agrees to pay $1 million fine over ignition switch scandal

General Motors agreed to pay a $1 million fine to the SEC related to the ignition switch scandal that began over two years ago.
Vanda Electrics Dendrobium

Dendrobium electric supercar coming to 2017 Geneva Motor Show

The Dendrobium is a new electric supercar from Singapore that will debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March.
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Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand launches smartphone, smartwatch apps

Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand is launching smartphone and smartwatch apps, with a host of connected features between them.
Mini John Cooper Works Countryman

Mini’s updated Countryman SUV gets the John Cooper Works treatment

The Mini John Cooper Works Countryman goes on sale in April with a 228-horsepower turbocharged engine and other upgrades.
2016 Mazda MX 5 Miata

Mazda's next Skyactiv engine may ignite gasoline without spark plugs

Mazda will introduce a production homogeneous-charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine in 2018, according to a new report.
Valterri Bottas joins Mercedes F1

F1 driver shuffle: Valterri Bottas joins Mercedes, Felipe Massa returns

Valterri Bottas will replace retired Formula One champion Nico Rosberg at Mercedes for the 2017 season. Bothers joins Mercedes from Williams.
Tesla Gigafactory

The Nevada sun will power Tesla's gigantic 'Gigafactory'

The Tesla Gigafactory will be powered in part by a massive rooftop solar array Tesla says will be the largest of its kind in the world.
Lexus RC F GT3

Lexus' RC F GT3 will race on two continents in 2017

The Lexus RC F GT3 will compete in two race series on opposite sides of the globe in 2017, one in Japan, the other in the U.S.
Lotus Exige Race 380

Lotus ups the ante with Exige Race 380 race car, which sets new track record

The Lotus Exige Race 380 is a new racing version of the recently introduced Lotus Exige Sport 380, with modifications for track driving.
Ford GT digital instrument display

Ford’ GT supercar has a digital dashboard display for any driving condition

The Ford GT supercar uses a 10-inch digital dashboard display with five driver-programmable modes: Normal, Wet, Sport, Track, and V-Max.
2018 Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar’s 2018 F-Type gets subtle styling tweaks, GoPro integration

The 2018 Jaguar F-Type sports car receives minor styling updates, new tech, and a limited edition 400 Sport model.
2017 Chevrolet SS

Chevy's SS muscle car is not long for this world

The Chevrolet SS will go out of production at the end of the 2017 model year, due to the end of GM Australian car production.
Toyota Camry NASCAR

It may say ‘Camry’ on the front, but Toyota’s NASCAR racer is a different animal

An updated Toyota Camry NASCAR race car debuted at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show alongside the redesigned 2018 Camry.
2018 GMC Terrain

GMC's 2018 Terrain gains brick-like styling, diesel engine option

The 2018 GMC Terrain debuted at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show with updated styling and new powertrains, including a diesel.
1993 Ford Bronco

Ford confirms the return of the Ranger and Bronco trucks

The Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck and Bronco SUV will return to the United States in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport

The 2017 Rogue Sport is a downsized, renamed Nissan Qashqai for the U.S.

The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is a smaller crossover SUV that slots below the standard Rogue in Nissan's lineup.
2018 Kia Stinger

Kia’s 2018 Stinger is unlike anything the Korean automaker has ever built

The 2018 Kia Stinger is unlike any car Kia has built before. It's a sleek sports sedan based on a rear-wheel drive platform.
2018 Ford F-150

Minor styling tweaks hide big changes for Ford’s 2018 F-150 truck

The 2018 Ford F-150 debuts at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, with upgrades that include a new diesel engine and a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Volkswagen at CES 2017

Volkswagen demos new displays, personalization features at CES 2017

Volkswagen brought a gaggle of new tech to CES 2017, including updated versions of its Digital Key and Virtual Cockpit systems.
Tesla

Tesla is now making battery cells at its massive 'Gigafactory'

Tesla is now producing lithium-ion battery cells at its massive "Gigafactory" near Reno, Nevada. Model 3 electric car cell production will start soon.
Cadillac CT6

Book by Cadillac service offers a new alternative to car ownership

Book by Cadillac is a new subscription service that allows users to reserve different Cadillac vehicles for a flat monthly fee.
Ford ExxonMobil Speedpass+

Ford launches two new Sync AppLink apps at CES 2017

Ford announced ExxonMobil Speedpass+ and DriverScore apps for its Sync AppLink platform at CES 2017. Both interface with the Sync 3 infotainment system.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line

Volkswagen spruces up its 2018 Atlas with an R-Line appearance package

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line appearance package aims to add a sporty flair to Volkswagen's new Atlas SUV.
BMW self-driving car test

BMW, Intel, and Mobileye team up to test self-driving cars

BMW, Intel, and Mobileye will deploy a test fleet of around 40 autonomous cars in the second half of 2017, the three companies announced at CES.
McLaren Monocage II

McLaren's next-gen Super Series will be based around this lightweight chassis

The McLaren Super Series is getting a redesign, based around a new lightweight body structure that it is calling Monocage II.
Ford SYNC 3

More automakers sign on to use Ford's SmartDeviceLink app platform

The SmartDeviceLink Consortium was started by Ford and Toyota to help promote the Ford-developed SmartDeviceLink platform.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class teaser

Mercedes teases a styling update for its GLA-Class crossover

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class will debut at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show next week. It will likely be a mildly updated version of the current model.
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Tesla Model X drove itself into a house, unintended-acceleration lawsuit claims

The Tesla Model X is subject to an unintended acceleration lawsuit, filed by an owner in California who claims the car drove itself into his living room.
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C

Would FCA sell its iconic Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands?

Alfa Romeo and Maserati could be sold by parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to help pay debts, a new report says.
Infiniti QX50 concept

Infiniti’s QX50 concept previews upcoming SUV, driver-assist tech

The Infiniti QX50 concept previews the Nissan luxury brand's next SUV, as well as driver-assist tech that will be applied to future models.
Subaru BRZ STI Sport concept

Subaru’s BRZ STI Sport concept gets a more aggressive look for Tokyo debut

The Subaru BRZ STI Sport concept will debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon, previewing a possible new permutation of Subaru's small sports car.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S

VW’s GTI Clubsport S beat its own Nurburgring lap record

The Volkswagen GTI Clubsport S broke its own Nurburgring lap record, beating the previous time by about 2.0 seconds.
Second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous prototype

Ford gave its autonomous Fusion Hybrid better eyes, and a bigger brain

Ford is launching a second-generation version of its Fusion Hybrid autonomous test vehicle. The new models will feature upgraded sensors and computers.

Judge tells VW diesel owners seeking buybacks not to strip parts off cars

Volkswagen diesel owners shouldn't strip parts off their cars before attempting to sell them back to VW, the judge overseeing the diesel case said.