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Roewe RX5

Alibaba claims to have created the world’s first ‘internet car’

Alibaba turned a Roewe RX5 SUV into an "internet car" with a YunOS operating system that allows the car to become part of the Internet of Things.
Smart Brabus

Brabus tunes Smart's tiny Fortwo and Forfour

The Smart Fortwo and ForFour Brabus performance models are on sale in Europe, but will they come to the U.S.?
2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty

2017 Ford Super Duty’s adaptive cruise control can handle a 31,500-pound trailer

The 2017 Ford Super Duty is available with adaptive cruise control that works even while towing a trailer. It's one of many tech features on the Super Duty.
Acura NSX GT3

Acura’s NSX GT3 looks even meaner with its exposed carbon fiber bodywork

The Acura NSX GT3 continues to work up to its racing debut next season. Acura hopes to have the car FIA certified this fall.
Peugeot 308 fuel economy test

PSA Peugeot Citroën says fuel economy ratings don’t hold up in the real world

PSA Peugeot Citroën admitted that its cars' real-world fuel economy was much lower than the official ratings, after conducting an internal investigation.
GM-NASA RoboGlove and Robonaut 2

GM and NASA’s ‘RoboGlove’ may soon help factory workers fight fatigue

General Motors is licensing the "RoboGlove" technology it developed in concert with NASA to Swedish medical tech company Bioservo.
Ferrari 488 Spider

Ferrari has big plans for its 70th birthday: 350 special-edition models

Ferrari will build 350 special-edition cars to celebrate its 70th anniversary -- 70 cars for each of its five current model lines.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

Ford’s 2017 F-150 Raptor battles Mother Nature with six driving modes

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor gets six programmable driving modes for dealing with different types of terrain, including mud, sand, and rocks.
Jaguar XKSS

Don’t call it a replica: Jaguar’s reborn XKSS to debut at the 2016 LA Auto Show

The Jaguar XKSS "continuation" replica will debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, with deliveries set to begin in 2017.
Aston Martin AM-RB 001

Aston Martin and Red Bull teamed up for a radical supercar unlike any other

The Aston Martin AM-RB 001 is a supercar designed jointly by Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing that will start production over the next two years.
tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit model x 1v2

Tesla second-quarter deliveries fell short of target despite production jump

Tesla Motors produced just over 18,000 cars in the second quarter, claiming it achieved a steady rate of just under 2,000 cars per week by quarter's end.
tesla model s autopilot expected update crash death

NHTSA investigates Tesla after fatal crash while vehicle was in autonomous mode

Tesla Autopilot is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the wake of a fatal crash.
faraday future formula e racing components ff feat

Faraday Future joins Formula E racing and will provide related technology

Faraday Future is partnering with Formula E team Dragon Racing. The Chinese-backed carmaker will be both a sponsor and technical partner.
2002 Honda Civic (left) and 2001 Honda Accord (right)

If you own one of these Honda or Acura models, stop driving now, Feds say

Takata airbags in certain 2001-03 Honda and Acura models have a particularly high chance of causing fatalities, the NHTSA says.
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster

Gawk at the finest rides from this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a big motor sport party, and the cars that debut there are among the most exotic you’ll ever see. From Aston Martin to McLaren, we’ve got ‘em all right here.
Volvo XC90 Drive Me

Enthusiasm for self-driving cars varies by state, says Volvo

Autonomous cars are most popular in New York and California, and least popular in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas, according to a Volvo survey.
bugatti chiron attempts world speed record

Bugatti wants the Chiron to shatter top-speed records, even the unofficial ones

The Bugatti Chiron will challenge both the old Veyron 16.4 Super Sport and Hennessey Venom GT for the title of fastest production car in the world.
smart fortwo cabrio

Smart’s 2017 Fortwo Cabrio starts (just) under $20,000

The 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio starts at just under $20,000, and is the only convertible in that price range, according to Smart.
tesla model s pikes peak record p90d

Tesla Model S tackles Pikes Peak, setting a new record in the process

A Tesla Model S driven by Go Puck founder Blake Fuller set a record for production-based electric vehicles at the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
history channel slams the brakes on top gear usa show may seek new network

History Channel slams the brakes on ‘Top Gear USA’; show may seek new network

'Top Gear USA' will end its run on the History Channel with Tuesday night's episode. Host Rutledge Wood hinted that the show may return, though.
2017 Acura NSX at Pikes Peak

Acura’s 2017 NSX adds Pikes Peak class win to its resume

An Acura NSX driven by Acura engineer Nick Robinson scored a class victory at the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this past weekend.
Hurst Hemi Under Glass Plymouth Barracuda

Jay Leno walked away from this scary rollover crash

Jay Leno walked away from a rollover crash in the Hurst Hemi Under Glass Plymouth Barracuda stunt car. He was riding in the passenger seat.
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Cruze Diesel used illegal software on emissions tests

The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is the subject of class-action lawsuit alleging General Motors equipped it with a VW-like "defeat device."
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster

Aston Martin builds Vantage GT12 Roadster for one demanding customer

The Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster is a one-off convertible version of the Vantage GT12 commissioned by an Aston Martin customer.
Vuhl 05RR

Vuhl’s 05RR looks like a go-kart on steroids, and goes like one too

The Vuhl 05RR is a more extreme version of the Mexican Vuhl 05 that debuted three years ago. The RR boasts more power, and less weight.
McLaren P1 LM

Meet the ultimate version of McLaren’s P1 hybrid supercar

The McLaren P1 LM is a road-going version of the McLaren P1 GTR built by McLaren collaborator Lanzante for five wealthy customers.
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

Aston Martin’s striking Vanquish Zagato will go into limited production

The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato concept that debuted last month at Villa d'Este will go into production, but only 99 copies will be made. The Vanquish is only the fifth Aston Martin Zagato model since 1960.
Faraday Future

California DMV gives Faraday Future permission to test self-driving cars

Faraday Future will begin testing self-driving cars on public roads in California later this year. The company also applied to test cars in Michigan.
dodge viper to end production with special editions 25th anniversary limited edition vipers

Updated – Dodge launches five special editions to mark the end of the Viper

The Dodge Viper will end production this year, which happens to be its 25th anniversary. Dodge will usher the car out with five special editions.
BMW i battery storage system

Soon, you’ll be able to use BMW i3 batteries to power your house

BMW is launching a home energy storage system using the same batteries as its i3 electric car. It is the latest carmaker to enter the energy storage market.
Jaguar F-Type SVR Nürburgring taxi

Try not to lose your lunch riding in Jaguar's F-Type SVR around the Nürburgring

The Jaguar F-Type SVR is being pressed into service giving people rides around Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife, where F-Type development work was done.
Volkswagen

Volkswagen may cut 40 models across its many brands

Volkswagen may cut at least 40 models across its many brands in response to the diesel scandal, according to German business publication Handelsblatt.
Acura NSX EV Concept

Acura aims to conquer Pikes Peak with this NSX-based electric racer

The Acura NSX will morph into a four-motor electric race car for the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, as Acura debuts an "NSX-inspired EV concept."
Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio

217 mph with the top down? You can do it in Brabus’ 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio

Brabus claims its tuned version of the Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet is the world's fastest and most powerful four-seat convertible.