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2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e

BMW’s third-gen X5 could get axed after just four years on the market

The next BMW X5 will arrive next year on a new platform that will make it lighter and more efficient than its predecessor.
Apple iCar rendering

Automotive and industrial designers imagine what Apple’s rumored car could look like

The Apple iCar will provide a unique experience for the driver and for the passengers.
2017 Toyota Corolla

Toyota backs expanded connected-car tech test in Michigan

Toyota will back expanded testing of vehicle-to-vehicle communication tech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, using 5,000 ordinary drivers.
Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration

Infiniti will stun show-goers in Beijing with a sporty crossover concept

Infiniti's QX Sport Inspiration likely previews the next generation of the QX70.
MINI Clubman All4

MINI’s fifth ‘superhero’ model could be a sedan aimed at North American buyers

MINI will reportedly build its first sedan to round out its new model range. The new addition will help the brand achieve a more mature image.
Peugeot 403 diesel

Germany wants to say ‘auf wiedersehen’ to old diesel-powered cars

Officials explain banning old diesels won't be mandatory, but it's a step toward reducing air pollution in Germany's most polluted cities.
Ford GT

You can now order a Ford GT, but only if Ford likes you

Ford GT applications are now being accepted. Ford will review potential buyers before allowing them to actually purchase the new supercar.
Volkswagen Polo R sketch

Volkswagen takes advantage of new regulations to build a faster Polo rally car

The 2017 Volkswagen Polo R WRC gets a more aggressive-looking body kit, and a 380-horsepower turbo four.
Tesla Model X

Tesla's entry-level Model X gets more range and a higher base price

Tesla has replaced the entry-level Model X 70D with a 75D variant that offers more range at a higher price.
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Toyota’s uBox is the all-electric vehicle your kids may drive someday

Toyota has teamed up with students at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research to create the uBox concept.
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Tesla’s Model S is getting its first major facelift in 4 years

Tesla has given its Model S sedan its first facelift, borrowing the front end from the Model 3 and Model X and giving it new hardware.
Ford product campus rendering

How Ford plans to take its Michigan headquarters into the future

Ford is set to undertake a 10-year renovation of its world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, including splitting it into two campuses.
Tesla Model X

Seat safety: Tesla recalls 2,600 Model X crossovers to fix a seat hinge

Tesla explains the defective hinge can cause the third-row seat back to slide forward in the event of an accident.
2017 Tesla Model S leak

This could be our first look at Tesla's updated 2017 Model S

The 2017 Tesla Model S receives a new front fascia inspired by the Model X, and it appears to be fitted with mirror-mounted cameras.
Tesla Rainbow Road Easter Egg

How to display Mario Kart’s Rainbow Road on your Tesla dashboard

Tesla owners who activate Autopilot four times in quick succession can turn their instrument cluster into a Rainbow Road-inspired course.
Hennessey Venom GT Spyder

Watch Hennessey’s topless Venom GT become the fastest convertible in the world

Hennessey’s Venom GT Spyder has set a new world record, reaching 265.6 mph to become the world’s fastest convertible.
Henrik Fisker

Courtroom drama: Henrik Fisker dismisses $100 million lawsuit against Aston Martin

Henrik Fisker has dismissed the lawsuit against Aston Martin for impeding the development of his latest project - the Force 1 supercar.
Audi RS 4 Avant

An electric turbo could make the next Audi RS 4 Avant faster and more efficient

The next Audi RS 4 Avant will ditch the current model's naturally-aspirated V8 and adopt a 3.0-liter V6 fed by an electric turbocharger.
Audi A8 L extended

This one-off Audi A8 L redefines the term 'long-wheelbase'

Built over the course of a full year, the one-of-a-kind Audi A8 L extended stretches over 20 feet from bumper to bumper.
2016 Ford C-MAX Hybrid

Here’s why Ford wouldn’t let Tesla use the name ‘Model E’

Ford may use the name "Model E" for a Toyota Prius-Fighting hybrid model, which would reportedly be built in Mexico beginning in 2019.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Toyota looks to put a 'guardian angel' beside you as you drive

Toyota is taking steps to put an invisible co-pilot in the front seat with you
Cardi Concept 442

Cardi’s Concept 442 is the sci-fi Aston Martin of our dreams

Called Concept 442, the Aston Martin-based coupe features an elegant design and a simple, retro-inspired cabin.
Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous night testing

Watch Ford’s autonomous Fusion Hybrid drive at night with no headlights

Ford sent an autonomous Fusion Hybrid around its Arizona test track at night without headlights. The car used lidar and 3D maps to navigate.
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New Ford police Interceptor Utility harder to spot than ever

Integrated headliner lightbars on 2017 Ford Interceptor Utility police SUVs will make them harder than ever to distinguish from a normal blacked out ride.
Volvo Autonomous Car

Auto industry to government: Slow down on self-driving car guidelines

Engineers, safety advocates, and car manufacturers are warning federal regulators to take their time creating and modifying self-driving car legislation.
Openbay

With the Openbay app, you can monitor (and pay for) car repairs from your phone

Openbay has released a new app for Android devices.
BMW ReachNow

Need a ride? BMW’s new car sharing service gets you behind the wheel in two minutes

BMW has launched a car sharing service called ReachNow in Seattle, Washington.
2011 Nissan Esflow concept

Nissan wants to expand its electric lineup with a crossover and a sports car

The first model built on Nissan's modular architecture will likely be an electric crossover, but it's at least five years away.
GM design boss Ed Welburn and the Buick Avista concept

GM design boss Ed Welburn to retire on July 1

Ed Welburn, General Motors' current design boss, will retire July 1. He's only the sixth head of design in the company's 108-year history.
Nissan GT-R drift speed record

Watch a 1,380-hp Nissan GT-R go 189 mph … sideways

A Nissan GT-R achieved 304.96 kph (189.4) with a 30-degree drift angle during a run at an airport in the UAE, setting a Guinness World Record.
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Shareholders ask Mercedes why it hasn’t built a Tesla-rivaling model yet

Daimler shareholders are worried about the threat that Tesla poses to the auto industry.
2015 Mercedes Benz C250d

The next Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe could grow an extra set of doors

Possibly called SEC, Mercedes-Benz's S-Class-based four-door coupe will be bigger, more luxurious, and more powerful than the CLS.
Tesla Model 3

Tesla claims the Model 3 had the ‘biggest one-week launch of any product ever’

Tesla has confirmed that it has received more than 325,000 reservations for the Model 3 sedan, totaling approximately $14 billion in implied future sales.
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Dieselgate’s latest drama: claims of increased fuel consumption after emissions ‘fix’

Volkswagen is reportedly being investigated by German authorities after claims that its emissions "fix" leads to increased fuel consumption.