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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor struts its stuff in off-road testing video

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor undergoes off-road testing, but still won't arrive in showrooms for roughly one year.
2015 Nissan Xterra

Nissan’s old school Xterra SUV won’t be climbing mountains anymore

The Nissan Xterra is being discontinued after 15 model years and 750,000 sales. The SUV withered in the face of newer crossover competition.
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Audi RS 4 Avant police car joins Australian police force

An Audi RS 4 Avant will be used by the New South Wales Police Force in Australia for public-relations purposes over the next year.
2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe

Mercedes-AMG’s 2017 C63 Coupe is here, and tires don’t stand a chance

The 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe will debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show next month, and go on sale in the U.S. in Summer 2016.
2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe teaser

Mercedes offers an early look at its AMG C63 Coupe

The 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe is teased again, this time in a photo with the new performance car alongside its C-Class Coupe sibling.
Audi R8 LMS Nurburgring

NĂĽrburgring speed limits will be lifted in 2016

The Nurburgring has had speed restrictions since a fatal crash in March, but they will be lifted next year after safety improvements are made.
2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 teaser

Mercedes’ C63 AMG Coupe struts its stuff in new teaser video

The 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe makes a brief appearance in a teaser video ahead of its official debut, when it will join the C63 sedan in AMG's arsenal.
2015 Ford Focus ST performance upgrade kit

Upgrade your Ford Focus ST’s performance without killing the warranty

The 2015 Ford Focus ST gets a new performance kit that boosts output from its 2.0-liter engine to 275 horsepower and 296 lb-ft of torque.
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First Bugatti Veyron sells for $1.8 million at auction

The first Bugatti Veyron crossed the auction block during Monterey Car Week, selling for only slightly more than a new Veyron in 2005.
2015 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

Lamborghini’s next limited-edition supercar could be a LaFerrari-fighting hybrid

Lamborghini is reportedly planning to unveil a hybrid supercar at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The car would be the latest of its limited editions.
2015 Jeep Compass

Jeep may be planning a successor to its unloved Compass SUV

The Jeep Compass may survive into a second generation. A new report says a redesigned Compass could debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March.
2016 Buick Lacrosse Sport Touring

Buick expands its Sport Touring trim to the LaCrosse, Regal, and Verano

Buick is expanding the Sport Touring trim level from the Encore crossover to the LaCrosse, Regal, and Verano sedans.
2017 Mercedes-Benz Coupe

Mercedes’ 2017 C-Class Coupe is as sleek as it is high tech

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe gets the same new platform and technology features as the C-Class sedan unveiled last year.
Acura NSX prototype at Mid-Ohio

Acura’s NSX hybrid supercar may race Stateside

The 2016 Acura NSX may soon morph into a GT3 or GTE-class race car that could appear in series in the U.S. sometime in the near future.
2016 Infiniti Q70 Premium Select Edition

Infiniti’s Q70 Premium Select Edition gives owners more to talk about

The 2016 Infiniti Q70 Premium Select Edition is essentially a trim package for the Q70 midsize luxury sedan, with special styling bits.
2016 Cadillac CT6

Leaving the nest: Cadillac will seek greater independence from GM, chief says

Cadillac will eventually publish its own financial results, and develop a dealer network distinct from other General Motors brands, its boss says.
2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger

Dodge goes back to 1970 with ‘Plum Crazy’ paint for the Challenger and Charger

The 2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger nod to their 1970s heritage with "Plum Crazy" paint, a classic color that's now available across their lineups.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug in Hybrid side badge

Can new Hyundai and Kia models end Toyota’s hybrid dominance?

Hyundai and Kia plan to launch a range of new green cars over the next four years, including dedicated hybrids aimed at the Toyota Prius.
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OnStar hacking issue resolved, General Motors says

The OnStar security vulnerability recently exposed by a hacker has been addressed, General Motors says, although other hacks are still possible.
2015 Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen’s Touareg Hybrid model won’t return for 2016

The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid will be discontinued for 2016. The hybrid model was the most expensive Touareg, but not the most efficient.
Icona Vulcano

Icona Vulcano Titanium to debut at Pebble Beach

The Icona Vulcano Titanium is an updated version of the Chinese Icona Vulcano sports car that first appeared in 2013. It now sports a titanium body.
Koenigsegg One:1

Koenigsegg isn’t interested in speed records, founder says

Koenigsegg founder Christian von Koenigsegg says the company isn't interested in setting a top speed record, saying "usable performance" is more important.
Ford F-150

Ford’s F-150 borrows some transmission tech from the Mustang

The Ford F-150 features a sport mode for its six-speed automatic transmission that was borrowed from the decidedly sporty Mustang.
BMW M6 GT3

The camo will finally come off BMW’s M6 GT3 in Frankfurt

The BMW M6 GT3 will make its public debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and replace the Z4 GT3 in sports-car racing next year.
2015 Ford Focus

Ford wants to turn commuting into a game with its Smart Mobility Game Challenge

The Ford Smart Mobility Game Challenge encourages game developers to turn commuting into a game, which could increase efficiency, Ford hopes.
Virgin Racing Formula E

Formula E lets teams choose their own powertrains

Formula E will allow its teams to choose their own powertrains for its second season, which gets underway in October in Beijing.
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It’s real! Lexus finally shows off its mag-lev hoverboard in action

The Lexus hoverboard gets put through its paces at a "hoverpark" testing area in Spain in the hands of a pro skateboarder.
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Lexus built a mag-lev hoverboard, but there’s one whopping catch

A Lexus hoverboard will be part of the brand's new publicity campaign. It uses magnetic levitation to float above a surface.
Rolls-Royce Wraith 'Inspired by Music'

This rock-themed Rolls has an 18-channel audio system that took 2 years to design

A Rolls-Royce Wraith special edition takes rock n' roll as its inspiration, and shows off Rolls-Royce's powerful optional Bespoke Audio system.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Midnight Edition and Trail Boss

2016 Chevy Colorado gets stylized Trail Boss, Midnight Edition models

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup truck gets two new models, the Trail Boss and Midnight Edition, with their own special styling.
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Japanese companies want autonomous taxis ready in time for 2020 Olympics

Autonomous taxis could hit Tokyo streets in time for the 2020 Olympics, if two Japanese companies can follow through with a new plan.
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A rock crawling Bentley? Watch the Bentayga prove its off-road chops on the trail

The Bentley Bentayga SUV proves it really can go off road in a short teaser video released by Bentley.
2015 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

Lamborghini may unveil new model at Pebble Beach

Lamborghini appears to be planning to unveil a new model at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, but reports differ on what it will be.
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OnStar hack can remotely unlock cars and start engines, GM claims to have a fix

OnStar is vulnerable to remote attacks, a researcher claims, but General Motors says it is already resolving the security issue.