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2016 GMC Sierra Elevation Edition

Back for 2016, the GMC Sierra Elevation Edition looks meaner than ever

The 2016 GMC Sierra Elevation Edition gets body-colored add-ons all around, 20-inch alloy wheels as well as a new infotainment system.
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Wolkswagen’s CEO Martin Winterkorn steps down as CEO amid emission test cheating revelations

Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen, stepped down in light of revelations that the company added emission test "defeat devices" to certain diesel models.
Audi Q2

Positioned below the Q3, Audi’s Q2 crossover will debut next year in Geneva

The upcoming Audi Q2 will ride on Volkswagen's modular MQB platform, and it will be offered with three- and four-cylinder engines.
Rolls-Royce Wraith

Rolls-Royce says it’s not planning on building a car smaller than the Wraith

Rolls-Royce says demand for a smaller model isn't there, and anything positioned below the Wraith would go against its core values.
Hyundai Tucson

SEMA 2015: Hyundai’s 700-horsepower Tucson is one ‘Brute Ute’

Hyundai and Bisimoto Engineering have teamed up yet again for this year’s SEMA Show.
Rolls-Royce Wraith - Inspired by Rugby

Combining two British icons, Rolls-Royce builds a one-off, rugby-inspired Wraith

The Rolls-Royce Wraith - Inspired by Rugby gets a white paint job that pays homage to the British team's jersey, rose accents and embroidered headrests.
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10 sweet Popemobiles that will make you wish you held the Keys of Heaven

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the United States this week, and in anticipation, we’re counting down our five favorite Popemobiles of all time.
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Tesla’s Model X crossover now travels 250 miles with the 90kW battery

Tesla has quietly increased its new Model X crossover's electric range from 240 to 250 miles per charge.
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Bentley’s Bentayga SUV may inspire Mercedes to build a $200,000 Maybach rival

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly considering a range-topping Maybach SUV to take on Bentley's Bentayga.
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How will Wolfsburg survive VW’s diesel cheating scandal?

Where can the world’s largest automaker go after Friday’s devastating news about cheating the EPA emissions tests?
2016 Ford GT race car

Ford’s GT prepares for battle all around the world

The Ford GT will race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship next year, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

11M Volkswagen Group cars around the world are fitted with an illegal defeat device

The list of affected cars includes Volkswagen models like the Jetta, the Passat and the Golf, as well as a number of Audi models.
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Humans don’t trust autonomous parking systems, study says

Autonomous parking systems can perform better than human drivers, but people still don't trust them, according to an AAA study.
2016 Nissan Altima

Will Nissan’s 2016 Altima have the moves to match its new styling?

The 2016 Nissan Altima gets a thorough restyling, plus some mechanical and tech upgrades, as part of a mid-cycle refresh.
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Volkswagen tells enthusiasts not to wait for a mid-engined roadster

Volkswagen isn't giving up on performance, and sport-focused versions of existing cars are right around the corner.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen’s 2016 Passat gets a new look and more tech features inside

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat sedan gains a new front end inspired by the Tiguan, a redesigned rear end, a new-look interior and more tech features.
Apple Car

Apple’s electric car may hit the road in 2019

BAC Mono Marine Edition

Need a track toy to go with your yacht? Try the BAC Mono Marine Edition

British sports car manufacturer BAC has announced the Mono Marine Edition, a version of its single-seat road car meant for superyacht use.
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Bentley may celebrate its 100th birthday with a limited-series hypercar

Bentley's CEO Wolfgang Durheimer hinted that the luxury automaker is working on a hypercar to celebrate the brand's centennial.
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Lexus’s LFA successor will be a mid-engined, all-wheel drive hybrid with BMW engineering

BMW and Lexus will reportedly team up to build a mid-engined LFA successor and a BMW sports car.
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Volkswagen admits it cheated on emissions, issues stop-sale order for 2.0-liter TDI

The German giant faces $18 billion in fines, and it will have to recall nearly half a million Volkswagen and Audi models in the United States.
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Mazda says it is supporting a team of ‘enthusiastic’ rotary engineers

Mazda has a team of engineers working on rotary engines, the company's president told reporters at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
MINI Family Tree

Execs say MINIs don’t have to be mini in size, and they’ll go bigger if buyers ask for it

Ultimately, MINI executives will decide whether to move up based on customer demand, not on what purists think.
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4 seconds to 60 not fast enough? A quicker Bentley Bentayga could be around the corner

The rumored Bentley Bentayga Speed will use a tuned 6.0-liter W12 to sprint from zero to 60 mph in less than four seconds.
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge

Bad news: Infiniti won’t build its GT-R-powered Q50 Eau Rouge after all

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge super sedan has been cancelled, Infiniti's vice president said in a recent interview. High costs are apparently to blame.
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Tech news you missed this week: Best cars of Frankfurt, Snapchat, and Spotify

It's hard to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. We compiled a list of the top 10 tech stories: Ahmed Mohamed's clock and more.
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The Apple Car might be appearing sooner than we thought

Apple executives have reportedly met with the California DMV over permits for the mythical Apple Car ... and permits would require them to provide details.
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Mercedes-AMG will give new life to the V12 engine via a halo supercar

Mercedes-AMG is reportedly planning a new range-topping supercar that will be powered by a V12 engine.
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Busted! VW faces $18 billion in fines for cheating on emissions tests

On Friday, the Obama Administration ordered Volkswagen to recall nearly 500,000 vehicles, saying the automaker used software to circumvent emissions tests.
BMW 3.0 CSL Homage R concept

A BMW-powered, McLaren-based supercar could be just a few short years away

Built on the same bones as the 650S's successor, the yet-unnamed coupe will use a BMW-designed quad-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine tuned to make 750 hp.
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Amazon’s so-called ‘Top Gear’ program could be named ‘Gear Knobs’

A new report claims that Amazon's upcoming automotive show starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May could be called Gear Knobs.
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MyFord Mobile smartwatch app adds features for electric cars

The MyFord Mobile app is adding electric car-specific features for smartwatch users, allowing Ford owners to monitor charging and check range.
Kia Sportspace concept

Kia will expand the Optima lineup with a station wagon and a plug-in hybrid model

The Kia Optima wagon will likely not be sold in the United States, but the plug-in hybrid model is expected to make the trip across the Atlantic.
Toyota FT-1 concept

Final decision on Toyota/BMW sports car expected by end of year

The Toyota and BMW joint project expected to yield Supra successor could get a production green light before the end of the year, a new report says.