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Acura NSX vs Ford GT

Acura NSX vs Ford GT: High-tech supercar showdown

It's Acura NSX vs Ford GT as two legendary supercar names return at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. See which one comes out on top.
Jeep Gladiator concept

Could the next-generation Jeep Wrangler sprout a truck bed?

The Jeep Wrangler would sprout a pickup bed if CEO Mike Manly had his druthers, but Jeep can't seem to make a business case for it.
2015 Honda Civic Type-R concept

Honda VTEC Turbo four-cylinder engine confirmed for the U.S.

The Honda VTEC Turbo four-cylinder engine (or engines) will arrive in the US. before the end of the year, but what will it be used for?
2015 Honda CR-V (European version)

Honda launches ‘predictive’ cruise control that anticipates accidents before they happen

Honda will launch a more sophisticated adaptive cruise control system on the 2015 CR-V in Europe that can "predict" what other cars will do.
local motors 3d prints a car at the 2015 detroit auto show strati

Local Motors just 3D printed a car at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show

Local Motors conducted another public 3D-printing demonstration at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. It hopes to put its Strati electric car on sale soon.
Chevrolet Bolt EV concept

Chevy’s Bolt EV concept shifts EV paradigm with 200-mile range for $30K

The Chevrolet Bolt EV concept offers a claimed 200 miles of range, Chevy says a production version would sell for around $30,000.
2016 Nissan Titan XD

The 2016 Nissan Titan’s turbo diesel might be unorthodox, but its 310 HP is anything but

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show boasting an all-new Cummins turbodiesel V8 engine and the latest truck tech.
2016 Chevrolet Volt

Inspired by endurance athletes, Chevy’s 2016 Volt is both more muscular and efficient

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt was unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show today. It sports more aggressive, a more efficient powertrain, and some new tech.
Nissan Leaf self-driving prototype

Nissan and NASA team up to develop self-driving cars

Nissan and NASA will collaborate on a five-year research project to test the viability of self-driving cars and further develop the technology.
Maserati QNX technology concept

Blackberry’s Maserati Quattroporte QNX concept puts impressive tech in an attractive package

A Maserati Quattroporte was decked out in cameras, sensors, and screens by Blackberry to show the capabilities of its QNX tech at CES 2015.
Scion iM concept

Scion iM and new sedan set for 2015 NY Auto Show debut

The Scion iM concept that appeared at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show will be translated into a production model, one of three Scion is planning.
Ariel Nomad

Ariel’s minimalist Nomad is the ultimate dune buggy

The Ariel Nomad is an off-roading counterpart to the insane Atom track car. It features the same tubular construction and spartan attitude.
Audi A7 piloted driving concept

Audi’s self-driving A7 prototype completes its journey to CES

An Audi A7 self-driving car prototype completed a trip of more than 550 miles from California to CES in Las Vegas on public roads.
2016 Audi Q7 SUV

From tablets to phone boxes, Audi displays its latest infotainment tech at CES

Audi and Nvidia showed off a host of infotainment tech at CES 2015 that will start to appear in production vehicles over the next few months.
Chrysler Uconnect Access Monthly Vehicle Health Report

Chrysler’s Uconnect Access service can find your car, and a place to go

The Chrysler Uconnect Access suite of services will grow this year. Chrysler unveiled four new features for Uconnect Access at CES in Las Vegas.
Subaru Starlink

Subaru announces AT&T 4G LTE and Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services for 2016 models

Subaru will offer Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services and AT&T 4G LTE capability on certain 2016 models later this year.
Audi's A7 autonomous car

Software supplier Elektrobit plans Silicon Valley autonomous-car research center

Elektrobit already supplies software to carmakers, but it hopes to break into autonomous-car development with a new research center in Silicon Valley.
Hyundai Blue Link smartwatch app

Use voice recognition to start your car with Hyundai’s Blue Link smartwatch app

The Hyundai Blue Link smartwatch app will be demonstrated at CES this week, and should be available on Google Play in the coming months.
Infiniti Q60 concept

Infiniti’s BMW-baiting Q60 concept is leaked ahead of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show

The Infiniti Q60 concept will be officially revealed next week at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. It previews a new 2016 production model.
Local Motors Rally Fighter

Local Motors LITECAR Challenge: ‘Adding lightness,’ improving fuel efficiency

Local Motors hopes its LITECAR Challenge will spur development of new ways to reduce vehicle weight, which would significantly improve fuel economy.
DeLorean hovercraft by Matthew Riese

It may not be a time machine, but this DeLorean hovercraft is pretty impressive

A DeLorean hovercraft was built by one very dedicated fabricator and funded through Kickstarter. It's fully functional, although the DeLorean body is fake.
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa Romeo reportedly ready to drop the top on the 4C at the Detroit Auto Show

Alfa Romeo will have something to unveil at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, according to a cryptic blog post from parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Shelby Cobra 427 50th anniversary edition

Shelby keeps the party going with a 50th anniversary 427 Cobra

The Shelby Cobra 427 50th anniversary edition is the latest special-edition model for the Cobra's drawn-out 50th birthday celebration.
Ford Sync AppLink Life360 Drive Mode

Ford’s Sync AppLink gains Life360 and AccuWeather apps

Ford Sync Life360 and AccuWeather apps will debut at CES next week in Las Vegas, adding more features to Ford's newly-updated infotainment system.
Bugatti Veyron Legend Meo Constantini

Bugatti is down to its last eight Veyrons

The Bugatti Veyron is set to roll off into the pages of history, with just eight cars left in its production run. A successor is already in the works.
Volkswagen LogBox and Race App

Volkswagen LogBox and Race App data-recording system launches in Germany

The Volkswagen LogBox and Race App system joins a growing list of data-acqusition systems for drivers without racing licenses.
2015 McLaren 650S

McLaren’s ‘entry-level’ Sports Series is set to take a bite out of the Big Apple

The McLaren Sports Series will reportedly debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show in April, and go on sale before the end of the year.
Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept

Mazda’s Le Mans-inspired LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed

The Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept is inspired by the company's 787B rotary-engined racer, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991.
2015 Ford Mustang

Get more power out of your EcoBoost engine with Ford’s handheld programmer

Ford Racing will let customers tune their EcoBoost engines without voiding warranties with a handheld programmer that can change different settings.
Tesla Model X rear

Magnificent seven: The 2016 model-year cars we can’t wait to drive

Here are the 2016 model cars that will make a big impact next year. From supercars to luxury vehicles, these are the cars we're looking forward to.
2016 Cadillac CTS-V

Watch Cadillac’s 640-hp 2016 CTS-V do a burnout in a derelict building

The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V struts its stuff with a burnout in a derelict building. The 640-horsepower sedan will be unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
Puritalia 427

Just don’t call it a Miata: Puritalia’s 427 is the Italian Shelby Cobra

The Puritalia 427 may be a product of Italy, but its styling and muscular V8 recall the classic American Shelby Cobra.
2013 Fiat Abarth Cabrio logo

Instead of an Alfa Spider, the Mazda MX-5 could morph into a new Abarth

A new Abarth model could be based on the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was supposed to form the basis for the next Alfa Spider.
Google self-driving car "real build" prototype

Google’s self-driving car rolls past concept stage and toward public streets

The Google self-driving car project is advancing with a new, fully-functional version of the prototype it unveiled earlier this year.