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2016 Jaguar XJ

Jaguar Land Rover wants autonomous cars to drive like humans, not robots

Jaguar Land Rover is researching ways to make future autonomous cars drive more like humans, using data from actual human drivers.
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R at 2016 Daytona 24 Hours

Honda and Chevy celebrate at Daytona, while Ford goes home empty-handed

The Daytona 24 Hours ended with an overall win for Honda and a GTLM class win for Chevrolet. Ford went home empty-handed.
Last Land Rover Defender

Wave goodbye as the last Land Rover Defender rolls off the assembly line

The last Land Rover Defender rolled off the assembly line in Solihull, England, this week, bringing an end to a lineage that stretches back 68 years.
Elibriea supercar concept

The Elibriea supercar concept makes a Lamborghini look as boring as a Camry

The Elibriea supercar concept was designed by a student at Texas A&M's Qatar campus, and its backers claim a production version is on the way.
Jeep Wagoneer

Possibly running out of ideas, Jeep may revive the Wagoneer

The Jeep Wagoneer nameplate will be revived alongside the previously-discussed Grand Wagoneer, but how it will be used is unclear.
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New Alfa Romeo models now coming later rather than sooner

Alfa Romeo will still get a full line of new models under FCA's revised five-year plan, but details and timing have changed.
Ford GT

Daytona 101: Everything you need to know about America’s 24-hour endurance race

The Rolex 24 at Daytona kicks off the U.S. racing season in grand style every year. From the cars to the history, here’s everything you need to know about this epic endurance race.
2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR

Jaguar’s ferocious 2017 F-Type SVR is coming to Geneva

The 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR will make its official debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Jaguar confirmed the car's existence after photos leaked.
2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X

GMC’s 2016 Sierra All Terrain X goes for stealthy and sinister style

The 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X is the latest special-edition version of the updated 2016 Sierra full-size pickup truck. Check out that light bar.
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche

Daimler’s CEO says Apple and Google car projects are progressing

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche told a German newspaper that he was impressed by the progress made by tech companies like Apple and Google on car projects.
2014 vw passat tdi front angle

Volkswagen’s diesel cheating was an ‘open secret’ among engineers, report says

A Volkswagen internal investigation shows that many employees knew about the company's diesel cheating, says a newspaper that claims to have seen it.
Pope Francis Fiat 500L

Pope Francis' Fiat 500L heads for auction in Philadelphia

A Pope Francis Fiat 500L used during the Pontiff's visit to Philadelphia last year will be auctioned off for charity this week.
Jaguar F-Type SVR leaked image

Cat’s out of the bag: Jaguar’s 200-mph F-Type SVR leaks online

The Jaguar F-Type SVR will reportedly have 575 horsepower and a top speed of 200 mph. Images of the car leaked online recently.
honda clarity fuel cell joined by plug in hybrid 2017

Honda's 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell will start at 'around $60,000'

The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will launch in California before the end of year, and will be priced at "around $60,000," Honda says.
Ferrari California T HS

New Handling Speciale package gives Ferrari’s California T quicker reflexes

The Ferrari California T HS (Handling Speciale) will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March. The HS package is meant to sharpen handling.
Tesla Model X

Tesla files suit after faulty ‘falcon doors’ cause a delay on the Model X

Tesla is suing the German supplier originally charged with developing mechanisms for the Model X electric SUV's "falcon doors."
General Motors Maven

GM launches new Maven 'personal mobility brand'

General Motors Maven is a new brand that will consolidate all of General Motors' various mobility-service projects under one banner.
Honda Clarity FCV

GM and Honda may jointly manufacture fuel cells

GM and Honda plan to open a jointly operated fuel cell factory by 2025, according to a new report. They hope this will cut development costs.
MINI Clubman All4

MINI’s all-wheel drive Clubman All4 is perfect for winter weather

The MINI Clubman All4 is the latest variant added to the MINI lineup, combining all-wheel drive with the Clubman wagon body style.
Volkswagen

Volkswagen names another new executive, but still no diesel fix in sight

Volkswagen named Hinrich J. Woebcken as new head of its North American region. VW Group U.S. CEO Michael Horn will keep his position.
Volkswagen Trailer Assist

Watch this VW Passat and trailer pull off stunts that are (literally) unbelievable

Volkswagen demonstrated its new Trailer Assist feature in an ad that appears to show a car reversing at high speeds with a trailer.
Toyota Prius GT300

Toyota's eco-friendly Prius gets a dose of attitude with new GT300 racer

The Toyota Prius will once again race in Japan's Super GT series. A new racer based on the fourth-generation Prius has a larger engine and other changes.
google self driving car project independent company

When it comes to self-driving cars, Google no longer wants to go it alone

Google wants to partner with existing automakers on self-driving cars. It likely won't be able to commercialize the technology on its own.
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa's featherweight 4C sports car gets some upgrades for 2016

The 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C gets some new standard features and personalization options, but remains largely unchanged.
Verstappen's F1 showrun at the Hahnenkamm

What happens when you slap chains on an F1 car and drive it in the snow? Watch

A Formula One car piloted by Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen conquers an Austrian ski slope in style.
mercedes benz fuel cell crossover glc class 10

Mercedes may build a fuel cell version of its GLC-Class SUV

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a hydrogen fuel cell version of its GLC-Class crossover, an executive says. The fuel-cell vehicle could arrive next year.
motorsports complete guide champ

Motorsport 101: Everything you need to know, from F1 to NASCAR

The world of motorsports is fast, furious, and a bit overwhelming. Here, we breakdown some of the major series and types of racing from around the globe.
Hyundai Santa Cruz concept

Hyundai’s Santa Cruz truck seems a shoo-in for production, but will buyers bite?

The Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck concept that turned quite a few heads at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show is nearly assured for production, an executive says.
Hyundai Ioniq

Hyundai says its new Ioniq Hybrid will be sporty, as well as efficient

The Hyundai Ioniq will be sold as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric car. The model was shown in Korea ahead of its official debut in March.
2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Porsche says it can fix Cayenne Diesels with software and new catalytic converters

Porsche says it can make Cayenne Diesel SUVs comply with emissions standards just by swapping software and catalytic converters.
2016 Dodge SRT Viper ACR

FCA won't rule out a successor to the soon-to-be-deceased Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper is expected to go out of production in 2017, but FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne hinted that a new model is possible, eventually.
Ford Credit Link

Ford and Lincoln try to rewrite the rules of car leasing

Ford and its Lincoln luxury brand will test new leasing models as the company seeks to capitalize on alternatives to car ownership.
ford wearables lab

Ford tests future device integration and safety improvement in ‘wearables lab’

Ford is testing future device integration in a "wearables lab" at its Dearborn, Michigan, research center. It believes wearables could improve safety.
2017 GMC Acadia All Terrain

Underneath its tough exterior, GMC’s 2017 Acadia sheds 700 pounds

The 2017 GMC Acadia debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show having lost 700 pounds, and gained some more technology.