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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series

Toyota says its iconic 70 Series Land Cruiser will ramble on in Australia

The iconic 70 Series Land Cruiser will remain part of the Toyota lineup indefinitely, according to a company spokesman.
Fiat 500X

Has Fiat-Chrysler been cheating on emissions, too?

German authorities found evidence of illegal software in three models, but FCA asserts the accusations are unfounded.
Hyundai i30 N teaser

Hyundai is gearing up to challenge the Volkswagen GTI

The Hyundai i30 N is expected to use a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine tuned to pump out about 255 horsepower.
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler FE02 Formula E car

Audi is all charged up about Formula E race series

Audi plans to become more involved in the ABT Schaeffler Formula E team over the next two years, including pitching in on car development.
Baidu

Baidu will test autonomous cars on public roads in California

Baidu was granted a permit to test autonomous cars on public roads by the California DMV. The Chinese company plans to start testing "very soon."
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Judge nixes Uber safe rides fee-related $28.5 million settlement offer

A U.S. District court judge in San Francisco rejected Uber's $28.5 million settlement offer to riders in a class action lawsuit over safe rides fees.
Volkswagen Beetle

VW auctioning limited-edition pink Beetle to raise breast cancer awareness

Volkswagen is auctioning off a limited-edition pink Beetle to support breast cancer awareness.
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Uber launches 50-car all-electric fleet in London, aimed at curbing air pollution

Uber is testing an all-electric fleet of 20 Nissan Leafs and 30 BYD E6's in London. A 3-month impact study may lead to greater electric car deployments.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen pushes back expected 2018 launch of next U.S.-built Passat

The next Volkswagen Passat will switch to the MQB platform, but it will remain a unique model designed for America and built in Tennessee.
Hennessey HPE400

Hennessey Performance works its magic on the Ford Focus RS

Priced at about $3,000, Hennessey's Ford Focus RS tuning kit includes upgraded engine management software, a new exhaust, and a high-flow intercooler.
lyft ride sharing

Lyft partners with home care group to help seniors access ridesharing service

Lyft has partnered with high-touch senior support company Home Care Assistance so seniors can hail a Lyft ride with a conventional phone call.
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Ferrari will build one more LaFerrari for earthquake charity

The Ferrari LaFerrari coupe will get a brief revival. Ferrari will build one more to benefit Italian earthquake victims.
2017 Kia Rio

Kia shows its edgy side with the 2018 Rio hatchback

The fourth-generation Kia Rio features a sharper, more grown-up design than its predecessor and a sportier cabin.
Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package

Porsche turns up the heat with new Macan Turbo Performance Package

The Porsche Macan Turbo gets a new Performance Package that ups horsepower and torque, and includes retuned suspension and brakes.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupé

Mercedes-Benz creates crossover performance middle ground with GLC43 AMG Coupe

Mercedes-AMG has revealed its latest offering: the GLC43 Coupe with 362 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque from a twin-turbo V6 engine.
Bosch Water Injection

How a fine spray of water can help automakers build cleaner engines

Relatively simple, Bosch's water injection system promises to boost gas mileage and lower CO2 emissions.
daimler car2go car sharing benefits

Daimler offers up its top 10 reasons to carshare

Personal independence, modern mobility, and freedom from the burdens of car ownership epitomize the advantages of car sharing, according to Daimler.
Pininfarina H2 Speed concept

Pininfarina’s radical H2 Speed hydrogen concept car will become reality

The Pininfarina H2 Speed concept hydrogen fuel cell race car concept will enter production. Pininfarina says it will build 10 copies, at $2.5 million each.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

More Mitsubishi models are found to have exaggerated fuel-economy ratings

Mitsubishi must stop sales of eight models in Japan after a government investigation found that fuel-economy ratings were overstated.
Tesla Model S

Tesla has decided to go into the auto insurance business

Tesla is partnering with larger insurers to offer car insurance to people who buy its vehicles. Coverage includes features that only apply to electric cars.
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Mercedes-AMG's next supercar could bring F1 tech to the road

Mercedes-AMG is allegedly working on a new hypercar powered by an evolution of the turbocharged V6 that powers its F1 car.
BMW Z4

With BMW Z4 production ended, is a Toyota-engineered replacement on the way?

According to a German publication, the last BMW Z4 has officially rolled off the production line.
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Hamburg wants to be a test center for innovative passenger and freight transport

Volkswagen and the city of Hamburg have agreed to work together for three years developing urban mobility solutions, according to a VW Group news release.
nikola one now hydrogen fuel cell powered white truck

Big switch: Nikola One all-electric truck will now be charged by hydrogen fuel cell

Switching from its earlier statement that the Nikola One big rig would be battery-electric with a natural gas extender, now it's hydrogen fuel-cell charged.
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U.S. traffic fatalities up 7.2 percent in 2015, the biggest increase since 1966

An increase in miles traveled, speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving contributed to the biggest increase in U.S. traffic fatalities since 1966.
2017 Audi A3 e-tron

Audi’s 2017 A3 e-tron goes high tech, still easy on fuel

The Audi A3 e-tron receives more tech features and a sharper look, but it carries over with the same drivetrain as last year's model.
2017 Audi S5

Audi’s Tesla-punching sedan is beginning to take shape

Audi's A9 e-tron will boast at least 300 miles of range, wireless charging, and a high level of autonomy.
Chevrolet Colorado fuel-cell vehicle teaser

GM and the U.S. Army will unveil their hydrogen fuel-cell truck in October

GM and the U.S. Army will unveil a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck in October.
Paris street

Parisians set to go car-free for one day next month

Paris city officials are organizing a massive street fair that will include parades and a huge picnic.
Takata Mexico

Takata airbag delivery truck explodes, killing one and injuring four

Reuters is reporting that a truck carrying Takata airbag inflators and propellants exploded in Texas earlier this month, killing one and injuring four.
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HopSkipDrive is a California-based Uber for Kids

HopSkipDrive ridesharing for children succeeds because the service meets a need and because its screening and monitoring border on the obsessive.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Diesel

Chevrolet turns to Cadillac to build a more efficient pickup

Chevrolet's smallest pickup truck features a more efficient V6 engine borrowed from Cadillac, and an array of fuel-saving tech features.
Lexus LC 500 Super GT

Lexus turns its LC 500 coupe into an insane Super GT racer

The Lexus LC 500 will replace the RC F in the Japanese Super GT race series next year, when the big coupe also hits U.S. showrooms.
Tesla

Tesla makes changes to encourage motorists to use Autopilot properly

The safety restriction will allegedly be part of the updated Autopilot version 8.0 that Tesla will soon introduce.