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California utility companies pulling out all stops to promote electric vehicles

Three major investor-owned California utility companies submitted proposals in support of clean air mandates aimed at increasing EV adoption.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime

The Prius Prime is Toyota’s most advanced plug-in hybrid ever

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid adds greater EV range and usability in addition to smart new features.
2018 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Ford’s 2018 Mustang Convertible adopts the coupe’s love-it-or-hate-it look

Like the coupe, the 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible gets a polarizing new look, more tech, and an available 10-speed automatic transmission.
Jaguar Land Rover VR Experience

Can VR improve experience of buying a car? Jaguar Land Rover thinks so

Jaguar Land Rover is shipping virtual reality kits to dealers as a new way of showing off its latest models.
Tesla Model S

NHTSA concludes Tesla’s Autopilot system not to blame in fatal accident

The NHTSA's investigation found that Tesla Model S crashes dropped by 40 percent after Autosteer was installed.
Audi S1 World Rallycross car

Audi may be done with Le Mans, but it’s not done with rallycross

Audi will return to the FIA World Rallycross Championship for the 2017 season. Its continued participation was in doubt.
Shelby 50th Anniversary Super Snake

Shelby celebrates the Super Snake’s 50th year with a 750-horsepower Mustang GT

Shelby will build just 500 examples of the 50th Anniversary Super Snake, and each one costs about $70,000 before options are factored in.
Porsche 911 GTS

Two new Porsche 911 variants will give enthusiasts more power to play with

The Porsche 911 GT3 will return with a 4.0-liter flat-six, while the more hardcore 911 GT2 RS will get at least 650 horsepower.
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Uber will shell out $20M to settle claims it misled drivers over wages

Second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous prototype

Study shows 74 percent of Americans don't believe autonomous cars will be safe

Autonomous cars have not yet earned the trust of a majority of consumers worldwide, according to a new study.
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GM agrees to pay $1 million fine over ignition switch scandal

General Motors agreed to pay a $1 million fine to the SEC related to the ignition switch scandal that began over two years ago.
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Will Volvo’s posh XC90 SUV get a baby brother at the Shanghai Auto Show?

The first-ever XC40 will slot at the bottom of Volvo's crossover lineup, but it won't be a Xerox copy of the XC90.
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Amazon’s latest patent reveals its own take on autonomous car technology

2016 Tesla Model 3

Tesla will also make gearboxes, electric motors for the Model 3 at its Gigafactory

Tesla is having the Gigafactory produce something more than batteries -- components for the highly anticipated Model 3.
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McLaren’s P14 will be a whole lot quicker than its 650S predecessor

McLaren's 650S supercar successor, dubbed the P14, will reportedly be twice as aerodynamically efficient as the current car.
Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic

Take a fast lesson in Range Rover history, from the classic to the SVAutobiography

The Land Rover Range Rover has gradually morphed into one of the most luxurious -- and capable -- off-roaders on the planet.
Vanda Electrics Dendrobium

Dendrobium electric supercar coming to 2017 Geneva Motor Show

The Dendrobium is a new electric supercar from Singapore that will debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March.
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Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand launches smartphone, smartwatch apps

Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand is launching smartphone and smartwatch apps, with a host of connected features between them.
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Relying on Tesla’s car unlocking app left one Model S owner stranded

The issue isn't Tesla-specific, and it could happen to any type of car whose key can be replaced by a smartphone.
Volkswagen T-Roc concept

Volkswagen could launch a Golf-sized crossover with removable roof panels

Volkswagen's upcoming Golf-sized crossover will delight outdoors enthusiasts with all-wheel drive and removable roof panels.
Opel Crossland X

Opel’s new Crossland X is a soft-roader designed to tackle the urban jungle

At 165 inches long, the Opel Crossland X is billed as a two-wheel drive soft-roader tailored to urban environments.
Vava Dash car camera

Need a lookout? Vava dash cam sees in the dark, automatically detects accidents

The Vava Dash car camera is a new dash cam option that combines HD video with accident detection. Grab yours with a $99 Kickstarter deposit.
Mini John Cooper Works Countryman

Mini’s updated Countryman SUV gets the John Cooper Works treatment

The Mini John Cooper Works Countryman goes on sale in April with a 228-horsepower turbocharged engine and other upgrades.
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The Hyundai i30 will expand into a whole range of cars, including a fastback

Hyundai of Europe has tweeted a timeline of the Korean automaker's plans for the i30 model range, which includes a fastback.
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Mazda's next Skyactiv engine may ignite gasoline without spark plugs

Mazda will introduce a production homogeneous-charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine in 2018, according to a new report.
2018 Ford Mustang

Leaked video reveals the 2018 Ford Mustang’s love-it-or-hate-it new look

The 2018 Ford Mustang gets a minor face-lift, and it carries on with the current car's 5.0-liter V8 engine.
Valterri Bottas joins Mercedes F1

F1 driver shuffle: Valterri Bottas joins Mercedes, Felipe Massa returns

Valterri Bottas will replace retired Formula One champion Nico Rosberg at Mercedes for the 2017 season. Bothers joins Mercedes from Williams.
Renault Alpine A120 body shell

Renault prepares to unleash its first Alpine sports coupe in two decades

Buyers can reserve one of the first Alpine A120s to roll off the production line by downloading an app and making a roughly $2,100 deposit.
Updated BMW 4 Series

BMW fine-tunes the 4 Series to make it look sharper and drive even better

The BMW 4 Series receives revised lights on both ends, new-look bumpers, and an upgraded suspension system.
Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Concept

Volkswagen’s electric I.D. family set to grow with at least two new concepts

Rumors indicate Volkswagen will show an electric sports car in Geneva, and an electric crossover in Shanghai.
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These ambulances can alert drivers of their approach by interrupting loud music

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It's not just miles traveled: Something else causes rising U.S vehicle deaths

Increased miles traveled cannot account for the rise in U.S. traffic fatalities, which are about eight percent higher in 2016 than 2015.
Lyft

You may soon be able to hail Lyft across the globe, if signs are accurate

Lyft already has international partners, but may be changing course to build its own ridesharing brand internationally.
Peugeot 3008 DKR

Peugeot's new race car takes the first three spots in this year's Dakar Rally

First place in the 2017 Dakar Rally went to a Peugeot 3008 DKR driven by Stephane Peterhansel, a 13-time winner.