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2017 Lexus LC 500

Lexus dares you to call it ‘boring’ with the raucous LC 500, a 467-HP luxury coupe

2017 Lexus LC 500 debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show as Lexus' long-rumored new luxury coupe. It sports the same 5.0-liter V8 as the RC F and GS F.
2017 Honda Ridgeline

Honda’s 2017 Ridgeline is a more civilized pickup truck

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, and will go on sale later this year in the burgeoning midsize truck segment.
FordPass dashboard

With FordPass, Ford seeks to create the ‘iTunes’ of mobility services

FordPass is Ford's latest attempt to expand from simply making cars to drawing revenue from other aspects of its customers' lives.
2016 Buick Envision

Chinese-built 2016 Buick Envision arrives in Detroit

The 2016 Buick Envision will be the first Chinese-made Buick sold in the U.S. when it goes on sale here next year. It will also fill a major lineup gap.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew debuts in Detroit

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, but the Raptor won't go on sale until later this year.
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2017 Ford Fusion storms into Detroit with 325-hp twin-turbo V6

The 2017 Ford Fusion debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show with several notable updates, including a new 325-hp V6 Sport model.
Autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid winter testing

3D maps ensure Ford’s autonomous cars won’t get snow blind

Ford is testing self-driving cars in winter weather, something it claims no other carmaker is doing. Its cars use 3D maps to "see" in snowy weather.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler's minivan is reborn with a hybrid powertrain, spiffy styling, new name

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica replaces the Town & Country as Chrysler's minivan. New from the ground up, it boasts an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 7

Volkswagen could buy back 115,000 diesel cars, report says

Volkswagen could buy back 115,000 diesel cars in the U.S., according to a German newspaper report. Many people are already calling for buybacks.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevy's 200-mile 2017 Bolt EV will start at $37,500

The Chevrolet Bolt EV will indeed start at $37,500, General Motors confirmed. That drops to $30,000 after a $7,500 federal tax credit.
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class leak

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets its Nevada driver's license

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is licensed to drive autonomously on Nevada highways. Mercedes-Benz says it's the first production car to be licensed.
Bentley Continental GT V8 S "Monster by Mulliner"

Bentley Continental GT ‘Monster by Mulliner’ makes some noise at CES 2016

A Bentley Continental GT V8 S with a custom Monster sound system was one of the many automotive exhibits at CES 2016.
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Audi previews future interior concepts at CES 2016

Audi told show patrons at CES 2016 that it plans to expand its "virtual cockpit" into a "virtual dashboard" for future models.
McLaren 675LT JVCKenwood concept

McLaren 675LT JVCKenwood concept debuts at CES with all-digital cockpit

The McLaren 675LT JVCKenwood concept debuted at CES 2016 in Las Vegas with a cockpit full of tech, including an impressive head-up display.
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Audi will use Thunderhill Raceway for autonomous car testing

Audi designated California's Thunderhill Raceway as the test track for its autonomous-car development program.
gm maps for self driving cars onstar

GM hopes its customers will help it make maps for self-driving cars

GM is considering using Mobileye mapping technology and data from its OnStar telematics customers to create maps for autonomous cars.
volkswagen budd e concept header

VW’s microbus gets the hippy reincarnation it deserves with the electric Budd-e

The Volkswagen Budd-e concept debuted at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas after months of teasing and rumors.
Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicles

Ford’s fleet of autonomous test cars gets bigger, smarter

Ford plans to build out its fleet of Fusion Hybrid autonomous test cars to 30 vehicles, which it claims will be the most of any carmaker.
Ford F-150 and drone

Ford launches developer program for vehicle-to-drone tech

Ford announced a new developer program at CES 2016. The goal is to develop communications tech to connect cars and drones.
Ford C-Max Energi

Ford demonstrates smart home integration at CES 2016

Ford demonstrated integration of Amazon Echo and Wink smart-home tech with its Sync infotainment systems at CES 2016.
2015 Volvo XC90

Nvidia’s Drive PX 2 is the brains behind Volvo’s autonomous test cars

The Nvidia Drive PX 2 is the second generation of a computer for self-driving cars that Nvidia claims provides artificial-intelligence capabilities.
Volvo Concept 26

Volvo and Ericsson don’t want autonomous-car passengers to ever go without Netflix

Volvo and Ericsson plan to develop an "intelligent" media-streaming system for future self-driving cars, letting people to make the most of their free time.
Chrysler Uconnect Apple CarPlay

FCA jumps on the CarPlay/Android Auto bandwagon with its 4th-gen Uconnect system

FCA's Uconnect infotainment system will get several updates, including available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the carmaker announced at CES.
Ford SYNC 3 AAA

Toyota is first to sign on for Ford's SmartDeviceLink app platform

Ford can now claim Toyota and suppliers QNX and UIEvolution as partners in its SmartDeviceLink app connectivity platform.
Ford SYNC 3 and Apple CarPlay

Ford announces Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for 2017 models

Ford will add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to its Sync 3 infotainment system for the 2017 model year, along with other new features.
Ferrari 488 GTB

Fiery Ferraris: 488 GTB sales stopped, California T recall due to fire risk

The Ferrari 488 GTB is the subject of a stop-sale order due to a fire risk first discovered in the Ferrari California T.
2015 BMW i3

Will BMW mark its centennial with a forward-looking autonomous concept car?

BMW may unveil an autonomous concept car to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and preview technology that could go into production.
2017 Infiniti QX30 and QX30S

Name game: Infiniti’s new compacts will both be called QX30

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 name will be applied to both of Infiniti's recently-unveiled compact models. The Q30 name is gone.
2017 Audi Q7

Audi Q2 crossover confirmed for 2016 debut

The Audi Q2 small crossover will debut sometime in 2016, alongside a redesigned version of the larger Q5, Audi confirms.
Aston Martin Vulcan

Aston Martin wants to trademark the name 'Aeroblade,' but why?

Aston Martin wants to trademark the name "Aeroblade," possibly for a component rather than an entire car. But what could that component be?
BMW M4 GTS front track

BMW will build its M4 GTS at the rate of just five units per day

The BMW M4 GTS will be limited to just 700 units, and BMW will take its time producing them. Just five cars will roll off the line each day.
2016 Bentley Continental GT and 1952 R-type Continental

Bentley compares Continentals old and new

Today's Bentley Continental GT can trace its roots back to the 1952 R-type Continental, another huge luxury car built to go fast.
The Stig Top Gear Hennessey VelociRaptor

Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris may join Chris Evans on new Top Gear

Top Gear host Chris Evans may be joined by Sabine Schmitz and Chris Harris, two people already familiar to car fans.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen kills 'Das Auto' slogan in response to diesel scandal

Volkswagen will no longer use the "Das Auto" slogan that's appeared in company advertising since 2007.