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Ford’s scorching-hot Focus RS is now rated at 350 hp

The Ford Focus RS gets an official power rating of 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque from Ford. The RS goes on sale next year.
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GM unveils performance parts for the 2016 Chevy Camaro

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be offered with a line of factory performance parts, including exhaust, suspension, and brake upgrades.
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McLaren 650S Can-Am channels the spirits of legendary racers

The McLaren 650S Can-Am commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Can-Am race. McLaren became a dominant force in the racing series.
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Toyota’s FCV Plus concept comes to visit from a hydrogen future

The Toyota FCV Plus is one of three Toyota concept cars that will debut at the upcoming 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.
Ford Mustang 5.0-liter 'Coyote' V8

TVR will use Cosworth-tuned Ford Mustang V8 engine

TVR will use a version of the 5.0-liter Ford Mustang V8 tuned by race-engineering firm Cosworth. Power outputs will range from 450 to 500 hp.
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Bentley pits car against train in 300-mile desert race

A Bentley Continental GT V8 S convertible raced a train across Saudi Arabia, an homage to the famous Bentley "Blue Train" race from 1930.
Toyota Highway Teammate

Toyota’s ‘Highway Teammate’ is meant to help humans, not replace them

Toyota is testing a self-driving Lexus GS on public roads in Tokyo, calling the car a "Highway Teammate" that collaborates with humans.
Callaway Corvette C7.R GT3

Callaway Corvette C7.R GT3 racer debuts at Hockenheim

The Callaway Corvette C7.R GT3 will debut in FIA GT3 racing next year, with the first car campaigned by Callaway itself.
2016 Lexus RC 200t F Sport

For 2016, Lexus’ RC coupe gets turbocharged

The 2016 Lexus RC adds a turbocharged engine and a second all-wheel drive model, growing the lineup from two variants to four, plus the RC F hot rod.
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GM unveils car sharing program for the Big Apple

General Motors is running a pilot program called "Let's Drive NYC" that gives residents of the Ritz Plaza access to short-term car rentals.
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Google reportedly pursuing manufacturing partner for self-driving car

Google is looking for an existing carmaker to partner with on bringing its self-driving cars to market, Sergey Brin says.
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Ford launches ‘By Design’ ad campaign for cars

Ford is launching a new ad campaign called "By Design" that will be the car equivalent to its "Built Ford Tough" truck tagline.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Diesel

After VW, regulators demand more testing for Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon diesels

Diesel versions of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will have to undergo additional emissions testing in the wake of the Volkswagen scandal.
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‘Spectre’ racks up a car-kill bill of $37 million

'Spectre,' the latest James Bond movie, will feature some stunning cars but also, apparently, some stunning car carnage.
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Volkswagen may recall all 11 million ‘cheater’ TDI cars

Volkswagen is about to issue a recall for all 11 million diesel cars implicated in the recent emissions cheating scandal, a new report says.
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Honda previews its fuel-cell vehicle ahead of 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

The Honda FCV hydrogen sedan will debut at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, and is expected to go on sale sometime in 2016.
2016 Opel Astra

Redesigned Opel Astra could be sold in the U.S. as a Buick

The Opel Astra could be sold in the U.S. as a Buick when four-door sedan and two-door coupe models arrive.
2015 Scion xB 686 Parklan Edition

Scion’s xB gets a sendoff with snowboard-themed 686 Parklan Edition

The Scion xB 686 Parklan Edition marks one last special edition for Scion's boxy xB compact, before the model is discontinued.
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition

Porsche will only build 25 of these Rennsport Reunion Edition 911s

The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition is a limited-edition model built to celebrate Porsche's celebration of racing.
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Did the VW diesel scandal kill an F1 deal with Red Bull?

Volkswagen was reportedly in talks with Red Bull Racing to take over the Formula One team, but that may have been derailed by the 'dieselgate' scandal.
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Maserati’s Levante SUV could (finally) debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show

The Maserati Levante SUV could finally debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March, and go on sale sometime after that, a new report says.
2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Chevy upgrades the 2016 Silverado HD to take on Ford’s Super Duty

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD gets some updates to take on the new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Scion gets a new leader as it works to return to relevance

Scion brand veteran Andrew Gilleland will take over the Toyota "youth" division from Doug Murtha as Scion launches two new models.
2016 Chevrolet Spark Android Auto

Chevy will roll out Android Auto as a software update this spring

Chevrolet will offer Android Auto as a software update on 14 2016 models, beginning in March 2016.
2016 Ford GT race car

Ford’s GT prepares for battle all around the world

The Ford GT will race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship next year, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Humans don’t trust autonomous parking systems, study says

Autonomous parking systems can perform better than human drivers, but people still don't trust them, according to an AAA study.
2016 Nissan Altima

Will Nissan’s 2016 Altima have the moves to match its new styling?

The 2016 Nissan Altima gets a thorough restyling, plus some mechanical and tech upgrades, as part of a mid-cycle refresh.
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Mazda says it is supporting a team of ‘enthusiastic’ rotary engineers

Mazda has a team of engineers working on rotary engines, the company's president told reporters at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge

Bad news: Infiniti won’t build its GT-R-powered Q50 Eau Rouge after all

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge super sedan has been cancelled, Infiniti's vice president said in a recent interview. High costs are apparently to blame.
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MyFord Mobile smartwatch app adds features for electric cars

The MyFord Mobile app is adding electric car-specific features for smartwatch users, allowing Ford owners to monitor charging and check range.
Toyota FT-1 concept

Final decision on Toyota/BMW sports car expected by end of year

The Toyota and BMW joint project expected to yield Supra successor could get a production green light before the end of the year, a new report says.
BMW M6 Competition Edition

Racing-inspired BMW M6 Competition Edition debuts in Frankfurt

The BMW M6 Competition Edition debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show alongside the M6 GT3 racer it shares a livery with.
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Honda’s 2016 Civic gets slick styling, more tech, and a turbo

The 2016 Honda Civic sedan goes on sale in the U.S. this fall, riding on a new platform and boasting two new engine options.
Dacia Duster

Romania’s Dacia keeps things simple at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show

Dacia is adding a new automatic transmission with manual shift feature to its model line, and dressing up the Duster with new special editions.