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Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover’s 2018 Discovery includes makeover that doubles down on tech

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery debuts this week at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and goes on sale in the U.S. next year.
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

The 949HP LaFerrari returns to Paris, sans top, with the new Aperta

The Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. It's the long-awaited convertible version of the LaFerrari hybrid supercar.
Volkswagen I.D. concept

Volkswagen’s I.D. concept can drive itself and receive packages when you’re away

The Volkswagen I.D. concept will debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and it previews an electric car the brand plans to launch in 2020.
BMW at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans

After a seven-year absence, BMW will return to Le Mans in 2018

BMW will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in 2018. BMW hasn't raced at Le Mans since 2011.
Tesla Model S Electric GT Championship race car

Tesla Model S race car makes its debut, looks to electrify racing fans next year

The Tesla Model S will be the sole model used in the Electric GT Championship, a new race series launching next year.
Porsche 919 Hybrid in London

Nothing to see here: Porsche 919 Hybrid cruises London streets

A Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans race car took a cruise through London with FIA World Endurance Champion Mark Webber at the wheel.
2018 Jeep Compass

Jeep’s 2018 Compass debuts in the Brazilian factory that will produce it

The 2018 Jeep Compass will be built in Brazil, appear at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show in November, and go on sale next year.
NYPD Smart Fortwo

An arresting choice: The NYPD’s latest police car is the tiny Smart Fortwo

The Smart Fortwo will replace trikes used by the New York Police Department for parking enforcement. The NYPD has placed orders for 250 Fortwos.
Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck concept

Mercedes’ Urban eTruck concept fully revealed: Bodywork is sleek, futuristic

The Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck concept is an all-electric commercial truck powered by two electric motors and a massive 212-kWh battery pack.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox

2018 Chevrolet Equinox debuts with fresh styling, more tech, and a diesel engine

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is redesigned with new styling, a new powertrain lineup, and more tech.
Jaguar Formula E New York City ePrix

Formula E’s electric cars will hit the streets of New York City in July 2017

Formula E will host back-to-back races in New York City in July. The New York City ePrix will take place in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Nissan Navara EnGuard concept

Nissan’s Navara EnGuard concept is a high-tech rescue vehicle

The Nissan Navara EnGuard concept is designed to be the ultimate rescue vehicle. It uses a pair of onboard battery packs as a mobile power source.
Bentley Bentayga Diesel

Bentley’s Bentayga Diesel sports an electric supercharger, tons of torque

The Bentley Bentayga Diesel, Bentley's first diesel model, debuts as parent Volkswagen continues to grapple with the "dieselgate" scandal.
Ford autonomous car

Going for a ride in Ford’s self-driving car

Automakers and tech companies believe autonomous cars are the future, but what is it actually like to surrender control to a machine? I hopped in a self-driving Ford Fusion Hybrid to find out.
uber may open facility in detroit self driving feat

Detroit may be the next stop for Uber’s self-driving cars

Uber may turn Detroit into its next testing ground for self-driving cars. The company is reportedly considering opening a facility in the Motor City.
Volkswagen Beetle LSR

Meet the Volkswagen Beetle that can keep up with a Ferrari

The Volkswagen Beetle LSR is a modified Beetle that hit 205 mph over a flying mile at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevy’s 2017 Bolt EV electric car will start at $37,495, have 238-mile range

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car will start at $37,495 when it goes on sale in the final months of this year, General Motors says.
2016 Ford F-150

2016 Ford F-150 review

The 2016 Ford F-150 is the latest version of the bestselling vehicle in the U.S. We find out if it really de-serves all of those sales.
University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex

Back to school: Ford engineers will work at new University of Michigan robotics lab

Ford will house engineers at a new University of Michigan robotics lab set to open in 2020, as part of ongoing autonomous-car development work.
Aston Martin DB11 Volante teaser

Aston Martin's DB11 Volante convertible will arrive in 2018

The Aston Martin DB11 Volante convertible will go on sale in spring 2018. But Aston Martin is offering an early peek at the new drop top.
solar array at GM factory in Lordstown, Ohio

GM commits to 100-percent renewable energy by 2050

General Motors plans to generate or source all of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050. That means all 350 GM facilities will use renewables.
Riversimple Rasa

Welsh hydrogen fuel-cell car startup Riversimple fueled by additional grant money

Riversimple was awarded two grants that will help continue development of its Rasa hydrogen fuel-cell car, which should enter production in 2018.
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster

Mercedes-AMG’s pair of GT Roadsters are ready for their Paris debut

The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and GT C Roadster convertibles debut this month at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and go on sale in the U.S. next year.
Mitsubishi GT-PHEV concept

Mitsubishi’s GT-PHEV ‘ground tourer’ is ready for Paris

The Mitsubishi GT-PHEV concept is a plug-in hybrid SUV concept that will debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show later this month.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevy's 2017 Bolt EV beats Tesla to the punch with 238-mile range

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will have a 238-mile range, General Motors says, fulfilling its promise of a mainstream, 200-mile electric car.
McLaren 675LT

McLaren finds unlikely source of inspiration for future wheel designs

McLaren may take inspiration from tree-root systems for its future wheel designs, design boss Frank Stephenson said in a recent interview.
Volvo XC70

Volvo will take the wraps off its V90 Cross Country wagon this month

The Volvo V90 Cross Country will be unveiled later this month, about 20 years after the unveiling of the first Cross Country model.
Jaguar I-Type 1 Formula E car

Jaguar’s I-Type 1 electric race car is ready for the Formula E grid

The Jaguar I-Type 1 Formula E car marks Jaguar's return to top-tier racing. The electric car will debut at the Formula E race in Hong Kong October 9.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Van concept

Mercedes’ Vision Van is the electric, drone-equipped van of the future

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Van concept is an all-electric, connected van that sports an automated package-loading system and a pair of drones.
Formula One 2016 Italian Grand Prix

Formula One reportedly sold to U.S. investor group for $8.5 billion

Formula One will be sold by current owner CVC to U.S.-based investor group Liberty Media, multiple reports say. CEO Bernie Ecclestone may step down.
2017 Shelby GTE

The 2017 Shelby GTE is the latest tuned Mustang from Shelby American

The 2017 Shelby GTE Mustang is a version of the Shelby GT-H rental car intended for sale to the general public.
Land Rover Discovery teaser

Land Rover's revamped, restyled Discovery is coming to the 2016 Paris Motor Show

The next Land Rover Discovery will debut at an event ahead of the 2016 Paris Motor Show September 28, and go on sale in the U.S. next year.
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler FE02 Formula E car

Audi is all charged up about Formula E race series

Audi plans to become more involved in the ABT Schaeffler Formula E team over the next two years, including pitching in on car development.
Baidu

Baidu will test autonomous cars on public roads in California

Baidu was granted a permit to test autonomous cars on public roads by the California DMV. The Chinese company plans to start testing "very soon."