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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor race truck

Ford’s 2017 F-150 Raptor raced at Baja, then drove straight home

A 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor completed the Baja 1000 off-road race, then drove about 400 miles back to its team's Arizona home base.
Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors’ Tesla-fighting electric car will be built in Arizona

Lucid Motors will build its electric car factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. The Silicon Valley-based startup hopes to begin production by 2018.
Ferrari F1 Clienti

Ferrari may stop selling retired Formula One cars to customers

Ferrari may stop selling retired Formula One race cars to customers under its F1 Clienti program, according to F1 test driver Marc Gené.
2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel

If a fix is approved, Porsche may sell leftover Cayenne Diesels as used cars

Porsche Cayenne Diesel SUVs that have been sitting on dealer lots for over a year as a result of the Volkswagen diesel scandal may eventually be sold.
tesla autopilot 81 coming in december musk says update

Next Tesla Autopilot software update will hit roads in December, Musk says

The Tesla Autopilot 8.1 that is expected to restore some lost features will roll out in about three weeks, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a recent tweet.
Faraday Future FFZERO1 Concept

Faraday Future may have to delay its electric car launch

Faraday Future has halted work on its Nevada factory, which may delay the launch of its first electric car, a former employee said.
mercedes benz considers dropping us diesels 2017 gls 350d 026

Mercedes-Benz is pessimistic about the future of U.S. diesels

Mercedes-Benz is conducting market research to determine whether it is worthwhile to continue selling diesel cars in the U.S.
Nissan GT-R at Virginia International Raceway

Nissan GT-R owners get free track time at Virginia International Raceway

Nissan GT-R owners who purchase their cars over the next four months will get free driving instruction at Virginia International Raceway.
McLaren 570S Design Edition 1

McLaren’s 570S Design Editions aim for a distinctive but classy look

The McLaren 570S Design Editions feature elements from McLaren's vast personalization catalog, hand picked by the automaker's own designers.
Porsche 919 Hybrid

Porsche sweeps World Endurance Championship as Audi bows out

Porsche won both the Drivers' and Manufacturers' titles in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship, denying Audi final wins.
nextev nio ep9

China’s 1,341 horsepower Nio EP9 electric supercar is already setting records

NextEV has launched its car brand, called Nio, and its first product, an electric supercar called the EP9.
Volkswagen Chattanooga factory

As it works to recover from its diesel emissions scandal, VW will cut 30,000 jobs

Volkswagen will cut 30,000 jobs in Germany as it moves to recover from the "Dieselgate" emissions scandal and boost profits.
Rezvani Beast Alpha

Rezvani’s Beast Alpha boasts 500 hp and the coolest doors you’ll ever see

The Rezvani Beast Alpha is a coupe version of the Rezvani Beast sports car. It features clever "SideWinder" doors and a few more luxuries.
Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell

Forget cars, Toyota wants hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks

Toyota will conduct a feasibility study of hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks in California, expanding the company's use of fuel cells.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen’s 2018 Atlas will chart a new direction for the brand

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is Volkswagen's much-discussed seven-seat SUV. It launches next year as the largest VW model available in the U.S.
Subaru VIZIV-7 concept

With seven seats in three rows, Subaru thinks big with its Viziv-7 SUV concept

The Subaru Viziv-7 concept previews a new midsize SUV Subaru plans to launch in North America in early 2018.
Hyundai Ioniq autonomous concept

The hybrid and E.V. models were neat, but the latest Hyundai Ioniq drives itself

An autonomous Hyundai Ioniq debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, and will appear at CES 2017 in January. Hyundai is also testing cars in South Korea.
2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S

With 603hp and a ‘Drift Mode,’ Mercedes-AMG’s 2018 E63 S will destroy all tires

The 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 and E63 S debut next month at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, and go on sale in the U.S. next summer.
2017 Mazda RT24-P

Mazda’s RT24-P race car pulls 600hp from a tiny four-cylinder engine

The 2017 Mazda RT24-P is Mazda's latest IMSA Prototype race car. It's built to the new Daytona Prototype international rules for the 2017 season.
2017 Porsche 911 RSR

Porsche radically reworked the 911 to create the RSR race car

The 2017 Porsche 911 RSR race car represents a radical departure from the 911 road car. It ditches the stock 911's rear-engined layout.
2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition

Nissan’s Rogue One Star Wars Edition will take you to a galaxy far, far away

The 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition capitalizes on the upcoming film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which hits theaters December 16.
Audi A5 Sportback

Audi makes up its mind: Carmaker to sell A5 and S5 Sportback models in the U.S.

The Audi A5 and S5 Sportback models will be sold in the U.S., Audi confirmed at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Aston Martin Vanquish S

Aston Martin’s Vanquish S is more powerful and more focused than its predecessor

The Aston Martin Vanquish S is a tweaked version of the Aston Martin Vanquish sports car, which is due for a redesign soon.
Honda Civic Si Prototype

Honda previews its next-generation Civic Si performance model in LA

The Honda Civic Si Prototype debuting at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show previews a production model that will go on sale next year.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Alfa Romeo’s first SUV, the 2018 Stelvio, debuts in Los Angeles

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is Alfa's first-ever SUV. It debuts this week at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Lexus Sriracha IS

A Sriracha-seasoned Lexus aims to spice up your driving and your food

The Lexus Sriracha IS is a 2017 IS sedan customized to reference the popular spicy condiment. It debuts at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
2017 Mazda CX-5

Mazda’s 2017 CX-5 debuts in Los Angeles with sleeker new styling

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. The redesigned CX-5 features new styling and some additional tech.
Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 Spyder

Lamborghini’s Huracán Spyder convertible soaks in the sun at LA auto show

The Lamborghini Huracán Spyder is getting a rear-wheel drive option, just like the Huracán LP580-2 coupe.
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO

Will Nissan’s 2017 Sentra NISMO usher in the return of the sporty Sentra?

The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show this week. It's Nissan's latest attempt at a sporty Sentra.
2016 Nissan Leaf

California breaks ground on new electric car fast-charging corridor

DRIVEtheARC is a network of DC fast-charging stations for electric cars that just broke ground in California.
2012 Ram 3500

Chrysler and Cummins are latest companies accused of emissions cheating

Chrysler and Cummins were named in a class-action lawsuit alleging the two companies conspired to hide excess emissions from diesel pickup trucks.
Faraday Future FFZERO1 Concept

Work stops at Faraday Future's Nevada factory site, but CES is still a go

Faraday Future is negotiating with lead contractor AECOM to restart construction at its factory site in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ford EcoSport

Ford's EcoSport mini SUV makes its North American debut in LA, will go on sale in 2018

The Ford EcoSport crossover that's been sold in international markets for years is coming to the U.S. in 2018, Ford confirmed at the L.A. Auto Show.
2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ

Chevy’s 2017 Spark Activ mimics SUVs with rugged styling

The 2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ debuts this week at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show as a more rugged version of the Spark hatchback.