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Tesla Model S P85D

Tesla’s semi-autonomous ‘Autopilot’ system goes live in three months

The Tesla "Autopilot" semi-autonomous driving system should go live in about three months, CEO Elon Musk says.
Delphi self-driving Audi SQ5

Road trip: Delphi’s autonomous Audi SQ5 will drive from San Francisco to New York

Delphi will send a prototype self-driving car on a cross-country road trip from San Francisco to New York, covering over 3,000 miles.
Kia Optima 2015 NY Auto Show teaser

Kia’s next Optima will have style, but will it have substance?

The new Kia Optima will appear in production-ready guise at the 2015 New York Auto Show April 1 with updated styling and powertrains.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk thinks driving could become illegal

Elon Musk believes self-driving cars could lead to an outright ban on human drivers, although he doesn't necessarily want that to happen.
2016 Jaguar XF teaser

2016 Jaguar XF set for 2015 New York Auto Show reveal

The 2016 Jaguar XF will debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show, after taking part in a high-wire stunt in London next week.
2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e

BMW’s 2016 X5 xDrive 40e could be the perfect SUV for the Sierra Club

The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e is the production version of BMW's Concept X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid SUV. It will debut in Shanghai next month.
2016 Cadillac CT6 assembly

2016 Cadillac CT6 cuts weight with aluminum-intensive chassis

The 2016 Cadillac CT6 has a chassis that's 64 percent aluminum, with high-strength steel added in other areas to keep things light yet rigid.
Galpin Thunderbolt

Henrik Fisker puts his own spin on Aston’s Vanquish with the Thunderbolt

Henrik Fisker unveiled the Thunderbolt, his own interpretation of the Aston Martin Vanquish, at the 2015 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro badge

2016 Chevrolet Camaro coming May 16

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be unveiled in Detroit May 16. Chevrolet has already released its first tease of the new car.
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Tesla’s Model S P85D proves it’s quick on ice by racing a snowmobile

A Tesla Model S P85D electric car puts its all-wheel drive traction to the test in a race against a snowmobile on a frozen lake.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

GM plays it cool, says it has no plans for a Ford Raptor rival

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor's challenge will go unanswered by rival General Motors, at least for the time being. Chevrolet and GMC have no plans for a rival.
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BMW i8 joins the Dubai Police fleet

A BMW i8 is the latest exotic car to join the Dubai Police fleet, which already includes supercars like a Bugatti Veyron and Lamborghini Aventador.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Nighthawk

Rolls-Royce SUV will use aluminum-intensive, bespoke platform

The Rolls-Royce SUV will feature lots of aluminum, and won't share its platform with any BMW, the company's CEO says.
2015 Audi A4

Will we see the next Audi A4 at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show this fall?

The next Audi A4 will debut this September at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, the company's technical chief says. The current model dates back to 2009.
2015 BMW Z4

BMW is working with Toyota on the next Z4, but it’s in no hurry

The next BMW Z4, which will ride a new platform co-developed with Toyota, may not arrive in showrooms until the end of the decade.
2015 Subaru Legacy

Subaru builds 15 millionth boxer engine

Subaru recently built its 15 millionth boxer engine. The boxer is as much a part of Subaru's identity as all-wheel drive.
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That’s not gone well: ‘Top Gear’ host Jeremy Clarkson suspended, program on hiatus – UPDATE

Months after receiving his final warning from the network, Jeremy Clarkson was suspended by the BBC after a "fracas" with a producer.
McLaren Sports series teaser

McLaren Sports Series will come in a wide variety of styles

The McLaren Sports Series supercar set to debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show could include more variants than any of the brand's models so far.
2016 Audi Q7 e-tron

Audi’s 2016 Q7 e-tron plug-in hybrid may to ship to US with gasoline power

The 2016 Audi Q7 e-tron plug-in hybrid SUV will be sold in the U.S. with a gasoline engine, rather than the diesel shown so far, a new report says.
Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay coming to 40 different models this year

Apple CarPlay will be available on 40 different car models this year, the company said at its Apple Spring Forward event.
Land Rover Defender Heritage

Patience is a virtue: Next Land Rover Defender may not arrive until 2018

The next Land Rover Defender may not arrive until 2018, a new report says. The reincarnated 4x4 legend is expected to become more civilized.
Abu Dhabi Police Rolls-Royce Phantom

Rolls-Royce Phantom joins Abu Dhabi Police

A Rolls-Royce Phantom is the first exotic police car in the Abu Dhabi Police fleet, which is apparently trying to mimic nearby Dubai.
Ford GT

Ford GT could be priced at a Lambo-like $400,000

The Ford GT could cost $400,000, with production limited to 250 units a year. This shows Ford is looking to move the supercar further upmarket.
2015 Ford Focus Electric

Age-old rivalry shifts to electric cars as Ford plans a Chevy Bolt rival

Ford and Chevrolet have been rivals from the start, and they may soon go head to head in the realm of electric cars as Dearborn takes on the Chevy Bolt.
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG 003C

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus’ SCG 003 is ready for both road and track

The Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG 003 will be revealed in both racing and street forms at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next week.
Nissan Sway concept

Nissan tries to do away with boring with Sway concept at Geneva

The Nissan Sway concept previews what a new compact car could look like if imbued with Nissan's new styling theme.
Mercedes-Benz Metris

Mercedes-Benz enters the family-hauling market with the mid-size Metris van

The Mercedes-Benz Metris is a midsize van sold in other markets as the Vito that will soon arrive in the U.S. and Canada.
Koenigsegg Regera

Koenigsegg’s Regera goes green with a 1,500-HP plug-in hybrid powertrain

The Koenigsegg Regera is a plug-in hybrid supercar with an emphasis on luxury, from the people that brought you the insane One:1.
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With 305 hp, Honda’s Civic Type R is a tantalizing piece of forbidden fruit

The new Honda Civic Type R was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. With 305 horsepower, it's a tantalizing piece of forbidden fruit.
2015 Subaru Levorg

Subaru’s Levorg can haul groceries and tackle a rally stage, but won’t come to the US

The Subaru Levorg went on sale in Japan last year, and is now heading to Europe, but U.S. fans will be deprived of this WRX wagon analog.
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Porsche’s 911 GT3 RS is a road car that thinks it’s a racecar

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS returns with lightweight aerodynamic bodywork and a 500-horsepower naturally-aspirated boxer-six engine.
kahn flying huntsman 6x6 official pictures and specs geneva feature

Kahn’s Flying Huntsman 6Ă—6 concept is the next best thing to a personal tank

The Kahn Flying Huntsman 6x6 is an extreme version of the Land Rover Defender, with three axles and a General Motors LS3 V8 engine.
Jeep Renegade Hard Steel concept

Tough name aside, Jeep’s Renegade Hard Steel concept is downright adorable

The Jeep Renegade Hard Steel concept debuts at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with a shiny metallic finish and a tech-apcked trailer.
magna steyr mila plus hybrid official pictures and specs

Magna Steyr MILA Plus hybrid concept revealed ahead of 2015 Geneva Motor Show

The Magna Steyr MILA Plus is a hybrid sports car concept from a manufacturer that typically assembles other companies' cars.