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Worried about car hacking? FBI and DOT offer safety tips

Car hacking is becoming more of an issue because of the increasing complexity of modern vehicle electronics. Here are some safety tips from the FBI and DOT.
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F101: Everything you need to know about Formula One

When it comes to racing, Formula One is the cream of the crop. From qualifying to drag-reduction systems, here’s everything you need to know.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk leaked ahead of New York Auto Show

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is leaked ahead of its debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show. It's not the Trackhawk some expected.
2017 Chevrolet Sonic

Chevy gives its 2017 Sonic a new face, and more tech

The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show with revised styling and available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Jaguar XJ tries to evade a drone in Hollywood-style chase

A Jaguar XJ tries to evade a skillfully-piloted drone at a Chinese racetrack, with a Hollywood stunt driver at the wheel.
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Honda follows the restoration of the first car it sold in the U.S.

Honda is releasing an online video series documenting the restoration of the first car it sold in the U.S., a 1969 N600.
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ISIS progressing with work on driverless car bombs, security analyst says

ISIS may soon use self-driving cars to deploy bombs, a security analyst says. There is concern the group will use driverless cars as weapons.
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Scion makes last auto show appearance with tC Release Series 10.0 in New York

The 2016 Scion tC Release Series 10.0 will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show as the last new Scion ever. The brand will be killed off in August.
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Ariel has used Honda engines for 16 years, and sees no reason to stop

The Ariel Atom and Nomad will continue to use Honda engines. Ariel and Honda have partnered for 16 years, and see no reason to stop now.
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Will the Apple car be priced at a Tesla-rivaling $75k?

The Apple car could cost $75,000 and begin deliveries in 2021, a financial analyst who follows the company closely says.
2017 Toyota Highlander

Toyota’s 2017 Highlander heads to New York with updated styling, powertrains

The 2017 Toyota Highlander will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show with a restyled front end and some powertrain changes.
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Ford’s new Smart Mobility subsidiary was created to expand the carmaker’s reach

Ford Smart Mobility is a new subsidiary for Ford that will focus on mobility services, and will operate "like a startup," according to its parent.
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Autonomous car startup Cruise is General Motors’ latest tech acquisition

General Motors will buy autonomous car startup Cruise Automation and add it to a recently-created autonomous car research unit.
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Rezvani introduces X Performance aerodynamic package

The Rezvani X Performance package adds aerodynamic elements from Rezvani's 700-horsepower Beast X to other versions of the car.
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Electric-car race series featuring the Tesla Model S coming in 2017

The Tesla Model S will be featured in a new racing series for electric cars. Called the Electric GT World Series, it's set to launch in 2017.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

VW Group of America CEO Michael Horn steps down

Michael Horn is out as CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. He is the latest executive to step down in the wake of the ongoing diesel scandal.
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Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart may get a stay of execution

FCA is looking for a partner to continue manufacturing the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart sedans. The company previously said it would kill both models.
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VW may cut jobs in response to ‘Dieselgate’ fines

Volkswagen says it may cut jobs to deal with what it anticipates will be severe penalties related to its diesel-emissions cheating.
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Faraday Future gets first U.S. patent

Faraday Future got its first U.S. patent for a power inverter that will be used in electric cars. The company says it has applied for 100 patents.
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Lamborghini's Huracán LP610-4 Avio is inspired by fighter jets

The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Avio is a special edition of the Huracán supercar inspired by fighter jets.
Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner

Plutocrats rejoice: Bentley’s Mulsanne Grand Limousine is the ultimate passenger’s car

The Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner is a custom-built limo based on the Bentley Mulsanne sedan.
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This ‘Apple freak’ CEO wants to build an Apple car

An Apple car is a project Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne would like to take on. Marchionne describes himself as an "Apple freak."
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Touring’s Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider is a convertible flying saucer

The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider was built by Touring Superleggera to celebrate its own 90th anniversary, and debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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Lotus’ Evora Sport 410 sheds weight, adds power

The Lotus Evora Sport 410 is a lighter, more powerful version of the recently introduced Evora 400. It goes on sale later this year.
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Ford Focus RS to enter World Rallycross Championship, with Ken Block at the wheel

The Ford Focus RS will race in the FIA World Rallycross Championship this year with Ken Block at the wheel, Ford says.
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Techrules unveils its 1,030 hp turbine-electric supercar concepts in Geneva

The Techrules TREV electric supercar concepts use turbines as range extenders, and produce a claimed 1,030 horsepower.
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McLaren’s 570GT is the coolest hatchback you’ll ever see

The McLaren 570GT debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show as an additional body style for McLaren's "entry-level" Sports Series.
2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR

Meow! Jag’s 200 mph F-Type SVR growls its way into Geneva

Everything you need to know about the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR ahead of its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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Bentley’s updated Mulsanne is about as subtle as a money pyramid

The 2017 Bentley Mulsanne has debuted at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Changes include revised styling and a new Extended Wheelbase model.
Honda Civic hatchback prototype

Honda’s next Civic variant is this sleek hatchback

The upcoming Honda Civic hatchback is previewed by a "prototype" at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
Subaru XV concept

The XV concept is yet another preview of Subaru’s next-gen Impreza

The Subaru XV concept debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show as a preview of the next XV Crosstrek pseudo-crossover.
2016 Porsche 911 R

Porsche’s 2016 911 R has 500 hp and (thankfully) a manual transmission

The 2016 Porsche 911 R is a back-to-basics version of Porsche's 911 sports car. It features hardware from the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS, but less tech.
Ford Fiesta ST200

Ford’s Fiesta ST200 ready for takeoff, but will it come to the US?

The Ford Fiesta ST200 is an even hotter version of the Ford Fiesta ST hot hatchback, but it's not the Fiesta RS many fans are hoping for.
Audi S4 Avant

Forbidden fruit: The Audi S4 Avant wagon

The Audi S4 Avant will appear at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, but unlike the S4 sedan, it probably won't be sold in the U.S.