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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor race truck

Ford’s 2017 F-150 Raptor raced at Baja, then drove straight home

A 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor completed the Baja 1000 off-road race, then drove about 400 miles back to its team's Arizona home base.
McLaren 570S Track Pack

McLaren 570S owners can upgrade their cars with lightweight parts and trick tech

The track pack for the McLaren 570S includes an array of lightweight components and a trick telemetry app that helps drivers get faster.
Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors’ Tesla-fighting electric car will be built in Arizona

Lucid Motors will build its electric car factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. The Silicon Valley-based startup hopes to begin production by 2018.
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Ford’s autonomous cars are rolling into Europe next year

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New DOT Secretary Elaine Chao to guide EV, autonomous vehicle programs

President-elect Donald Trump chose former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary. The DOT head will be influential in innovative car tech.
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Are lower car insurance premiums worth revealing your driving behavior?

If you're willing to give up some privacy, insurance companies increasingly base premiums on actual driving behavior monitored by dongles or smartphones.
BMW i3

Has BMW found a way to jump-start sales of the all-electric i3 city car?

BMW's i3 is expected to get a bigger battery that provides over 150 miles of range and a new look.
Ferrari F1 Clienti

Ferrari may stop selling retired Formula One cars to customers

Ferrari may stop selling retired Formula One race cars to customers under its F1 Clienti program, according to F1 test driver Marc Gené.
2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel

If a fix is approved, Porsche may sell leftover Cayenne Diesels as used cars

Porsche Cayenne Diesel SUVs that have been sitting on dealer lots for over a year as a result of the Volkswagen diesel scandal may eventually be sold.
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Uber China is now very different from Uber in the rest of the world

Now that the San Francisco transportation giant Uber is no longer the master of its own domain in the China market, its app no longer works in the country.
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTE

Four auto industry rivals want to bring ultra-quick charging stations to Europe

The network will allow EV owners to drive long distances across Europe.
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Canada finally joins the self-driving club, with a car called ‘Autonomoose’

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Next Tesla Autopilot software update will hit roads in December, Musk says

The Tesla Autopilot 8.1 that is expected to restore some lost features will roll out in about three weeks, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a recent tweet.
Faraday Future FFZERO1 Concept

Faraday Future may have to delay its electric car launch

Faraday Future has halted work on its Nevada factory, which may delay the launch of its first electric car, a former employee said.
2017 Buick Envision

How Buick slashed the 2017 Envision crossover’s base price by nearly $10,000

The Buick Envision lineup gains three new trim levels that slash the crossover's base price, and a new naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
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Ohio to start testing Otto self-driving trucks on two routes on public roads

Ohio takes a step in innovative transportation technology with the announcement that an Otto self-driving truck will begin traveling on public roads.
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Mercedes-AMG could turn the next CLS into a full-blown Panamera-fighter

The Mercedes-Benz CLS' true successor will adopt the CLE nameplate, while the CLS will morph into a more upmarket sedan aimed at the Porsche Panamera.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Federal agency declares that EVs must break the silence by 2019

The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration has ruled that electrified vehicles must make an artificial noise by 2019.
Fisher-Price Ford Mustang GT

Ford's electric mini-Mustang brings traction control to the world of kiddie cars

Fisher-Price's newest Power Wheels boasts high-tech tech features, such as a stability control, traction control, and the sound of a real Ford Mustang V8.
Girfalco Azkarra

This bonkers three-wheeled EV wants to outpace the Polaris Slingshot

The Girfalco Azkarra S will come with all-wheel drive and a torque vectoring system.
2014 Maserati Alfieri concept

Maserati is going electric, but it doesn't want a piece of Tesla's market share

The stunning Alfieri concept that Maserati introduced in 2014 has received the green light for production.
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In-car biometric sensors will monitor your health, make sure you're really you

Wearable biometric scanners developed for health and wellness and security sensors like iris and fingerprint scanners will be in one in three cars by 2025.
Lotus Exige Sport 380

Lotus adds lightness and speed to build an Exige that preys on supercars

The Sport 380 comes out as the fastest Lotus Exige yet thanks in part to a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine tuned to generate 380 horsepower.
Cord 812

An iconic American brand is set for a comeback after 80 years on the shelf

Cord production could begin as early as next year, and it will be limited to no more than 325 cars annually.
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Mercedes-Benz is pessimistic about the future of U.S. diesels

Mercedes-Benz is conducting market research to determine whether it is worthwhile to continue selling diesel cars in the U.S.
Nissan GT-R at Virginia International Raceway

Nissan GT-R owners get free track time at Virginia International Raceway

Nissan GT-R owners who purchase their cars over the next four months will get free driving instruction at Virginia International Raceway.
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It's over: Volkswagen says it will never sell another diesel in the U.S.

Volkswagen's diesel offensive is over, but Audi could one day return to the segment with an oil-burning version of the Q7.
2017 Volvo V90

Volvo tuner Polestar will harness electrification to take on AMG and BMW M

Polestar is positioned as Volvo's performance division, but it will build faster variants of existing cars instead of designing stand-alone models.
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Apple Music will crank up the tunes for users of Ola's ridesharing service in India

Apple and Ola have partnered up to bring Apple Music to the Ola ridesharing service. Customers will be able to control the in-car music with a tablet.
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Mercedes is open to selling a truck in the U.S., but it won’t be anytime soon

The X-Class won't be offered in the U.S. when it debuts, but Mercedes-Benz hasn't completely turned its back on the pickup segment.
Qoros QamFree engine

Can Koenigsegg’s clever invention reinvent the internal combustion engine?

Koenigsegg's FreeValve technology replaces the camshaft with actuators that open individual valves.
McLaren 570S Design Edition 1

McLaren’s 570S Design Editions aim for a distinctive but classy look

The McLaren 570S Design Editions feature elements from McLaren's vast personalization catalog, hand picked by the automaker's own designers.
Porsche 919 Hybrid

Porsche sweeps World Endurance Championship as Audi bows out

Porsche won both the Drivers' and Manufacturers' titles in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship, denying Audi final wins.
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Ford’s 2018 Mustang could get a trick suspension, lose an engine option

The Mustang's list of options will grow to include a 10-speed automatic, among other features, and Ford will allegedly deep-six the 3..7-liter V6.