If Batman became a race car driver, he’d hit the track in the Vuhl 05RR
Mexican sports car Vuhl revealed the hardcore 05RR, a roadster that blurs the line between a track car and a street-legal car. The 05RR stands out with a design that looks right out of a video game, and it packs a Ford-sourced turbo four rated at 385 hp. That's plenty in a car that weighs just 1,450 pounds.
Royal fans bid big money as Prince Philip ‘car crash parts’ hit eBay
A couple of days after a car crash that involved the 97-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, debris apparently from the scene of the accident showed up on eBay. Nearly 140 bids pushed the highest offer for the collection of broken bits to $85,000 before the online auction site decided to pull it.
Tesla given go-ahead to start deliveries of Model 3 to Europe
Tesla has been given the green light to start deliveries of its Model 3 electric sedan to Europe. The launch of its most popular and competitively priced vehicle give it the chance to compete more effectively with the likes of BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz in Europe's premium car market.
Lincoln’s stately, limited-edition flagship sedan sells out in a month
The 1961 Lincoln Continental became a design icon thanks to center-opening "coach doors" (also known as "suicide doors"). Lincoln is bringing those doors back for a special edition of the 2019 Continental. Just 80 examples of the coach-door Lincoln Continental will be made.
Prices for using Tesla Supercharging just skyrocketed
Tesla is apparently moving away from a regional pricing structure for Supercharging to a per-station pricing structure in which the cost of charging will be based on local electricity rates and customer demand. This has lead to an increase in charging costs by as much as 33 percent in some regions.
This Chevy Silverado pickup truck is made from more than 300,000 Lego bricks
To promote The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" Lego and Chevrolet teamed up on a life-size replica of the automaker's Silverado pickup truck made from over 300,000 plastic bricks. The Lego truck is based on the Silverado LT Trail Boss off-road model, and will be displayed at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show.
Michigan OKs digital license plates with Rplate’s connected car platform
The state of Michigan approved the use of digital license plates on motor vehicles registered in the state. Reviver Auto, the manufacturer of the Rplate connected car platform, worked with Michigan's Department of State to pass the bill. Vehicle owners aren't required to adopt the new plate technology at this time.
Worried about commuting in winter weather? Nissan has the answer
The Nissan Altima midsize sedan is now available with all-wheel drive. To advertise that fact, Nissan's Canadian division slapped some tank-like tracks on an Altima to create a one-off show car. This is far from the first time Nissan has put tracks on an ordinary production car.
Tesla cuts workforce by 7 percent, ends referral program to trim costs
Tesla has announced plans to trim its workforce by seven percent, and will end the referral program that rewards customers who help it sell cars. These measures are ways to cut costs and boost profits. The company needs to sustainably and profitably build the long-promised $35,000 version of the Model 3.
Sibling rivalry: 2019 BMW Z4 takes on the 2020 Toyota Supra
BMW and Toyota formed an unlikely partnership to develop a sports car platform. BMW's variant made its debut as the Z4; Toyota used the architecture to build the fifth-gen Supra. Here, we're looking at performance, design, tech, and pricing to spot the differences and the similarities between the two.
Ford’s Mustang-inspired electric crossover will spawn a Lincoln luxury version
Lincoln will get its own version of parent Ford's first mass-market, long-range electric vehicle. While Ford's version will have styling inspired by the Mustang, Lincoln will take a more traditional approach. The Ford version is expected to arrive in 2020, with a range of around 300 miles.
Robomart’s self-driving grocery store is like Amazon Go on wheels
Robomart's driverless vehicle is like an Amazon Go store on wheels. You summon the store to your home using an app, and then grab what you need from a range of everyday items. Sensors track your selections, with your purchases automatically charged to your account. A trial starts soon in Boston.
In McLaren’s 600LT Spider, the engine is the only sound system you’ll need
The McLaren 600LT Spider is the inevitable convertible version of the 600LT coupe, itself a lighter, more powerful version of the McLaren 570S. The 600LT Spider boasts a 592-horsepower, twin-turbo V8, and a loud exhaust system to hear it with. Pricing starts at $256,500.
Big tech, bigger grille: BMW updates its 7 Series flagship for 2020
The BMW 7 Series will enter the 2020 model year with a host of updates inside, outside, and under the sheet metal. The new-look nose with a jumbo grille hides updated engines, while passengers benefit from smart tech features like connected navigation and BMW's personal assistant. Pricing hasn't been announced yet.
Muscle cars, trucks, and EVs roared into the subdued 2019 Detroit Auto Show
The 2019 Detroit Auto Show was the quietest edition of the event in recent memory, but that doesn't mean nothing significant happened inside the Cobo Center. From V8-powered, 700-horsepower muscle cars to futuristic electric concepts, here are the new production cars and concepts we saw during the event.
Lexus LC convertible concept teases a new open-air flagship
Debuting in January at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the Lexus LC convertible concept adds open-air motoring to the sleek LC's resume. But Lexus won't commit to a production version of the car just yet. Lexus hasn't sold a convertible since the IS C went out of production in 2015.
Nissan IMs concept teases a future long-range, autonomous electric car
Debuting at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the Nissan IMs is an electric car with a 380-mile range, autonomous-driving capability, and a backseat designed for being chauffeured. Too bad it's just a concept car. Nissan may eventually launch a longer-range production electric car, however.
Hyundai’s Veloster N hot hatchback will prove its mettle on the track
The Hyundai Veloster N will go racing to prove the credibility of Hyundai's new N performance division. Unveiled at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the Veloster N race car will compete in a class with other small cars. It hits the track for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Daytona January 25.
Infiniti previews its leap into one of the hottest industry segments
Infiniti will unveil the QX Inspiration concept at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. The design study is an electric crossover shaped by Infiniti's newest design language that may point to a future production model. Infiniti plans to launch its first all-electric car in 2021.
Some of Volkswagen’s electric models will wear a ‘Made in the USA’ label
Confirming rumors, Volkswagen has announced it will build electric cars in its Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory. The facility currently produces the Passat and the Atlas. Scott Keogh, president of Volkswagen's American division, told Digital Trends that electric car production will begin around 2023.
2020 Ford Explorer branches out with sporty ST, efficiency-focused hybrid models
The 2020 Ford Explorer gets two variants never before seen on Ford's stalwart family hauler. The ST focuses on performance, while the hybrid aims for decent gas mileage. Both models will debut at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. All 2020 Ford Explorer variants go on sale this summer.
China’s GAC Motor cruises into Detroit with all-electric Entranze concept
Chinese automaker GAC Motor brought its all-electric Entranze concept to the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. This is the third straight year that GAC has appeared in Detroit, but will the company ever sell cars in the United States? GAC previously discussed importing SUVs from China.
With 341 horsepower, the WRX STI S209 is the most powerful Subaru ever
The Subaru WRX STI S209 is the latest in a series of special editions that have never been sold in the United States before. The 341-horsepower pocket rocket debuts at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. Subaru only plans to build "around" 200 copies of the S209, all earmarked for the U.S.
Move mountains with the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty and its 1,000 pound-feet of torque
Unveiled at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck boasts 1,000 pound-feet of torque -- outgunning rival trucks from Ford and Chevrolet. The new Ram goes on sale later this year. It's likely only a matter of time before the Ford Super Duty and Chevy Silverado HD match the Ram.
Cadillac is finally ready to take on Tesla with its own electric car
At the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac announced plans for its first electric car. The unnamed model will be a crossover, based on a new platform to be shared with other General Motors brands. Cadillac will be GM's lead brand for electric cars going forward, taking the fight to Tesla.
The 8-seat, 3-row 2020 Telluride SUV is the biggest Kia ever
It's fitting that the 2020 Kia Telluride debuts at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, as it was built specifically to meet U.S. buyers' insatiable demand for SUVs. Kia packed the eight-seat cabin with family-friendly tech as well. The Telluride shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Palisade.
Add futuristic AR to your bike helmet with the Argon Transform
Singapore-based startup Whyre have a simple way to make any bike helmet smart, using an attachment which can overlay AR information on a helmet's visor. They showed off the Argon Transform at CES 2019 this year -- a dual-camera system with one camera on the back of a helmet and one on the front.
Self-driving, electric, and connected, the cars of CES 2019 hint at the future
Car companies remained surprisingly quiet during CES 2018. But they spoke up in 2019. From EVs you can buy this year to super-futuristic mood-detecting technology, here are the major announcements from the event. Autonomy and electrification reign supreme, but the show put a huge focus on connectivity.
Humans will accompany autonomous shuttles as they take over our cities
Autonomous shuttles could become the first widespread, real-world application of level-five autonomous technology. They won't be entirely human-less, though. Mike Mansuetti, the head of Bosch's North American division, predicts, human intervention could keep the shuttles safe and boost consumer acceptance.
Bose introduces QuietComfort Road Noise Control tech for cars at CES 2019
If you find road noise annoying and tiresome at highway speeds, Bose introduced new technology at CES 2019 to help quiet your world when you travel in cars, trucks, and SUVs. Bose QuietComfort Road Noise Control (RNC) is the latest addition to the company's menu of Active Sound Management solution.
Rocket technology will allow the 2020 Tesla Roadster to hover above the road
Tesla has started developing the second-generation Roadster. Due out in 2020, the model will be developed entirely in-house, and it will boast a jaw-dropping specifications sheet. It will take 1.9 seconds to reach 60 mph from a stop, and rocket technology will allow the Roadster to hover above the road.
Ford’s app-based ‘Chariot’ shuttle service is offering its final rides
Chariot, the app-based crowdsourced ride service owned by Ford, has announced it is shutting down in the coming weeks.The bus-like service has apparently been unable to deal with competition from ridesharing outfits like Uber and Lyft. Chariot operated in 10 U.S. cities, and overseas in London.
Augmented reality navigation overlays direction information onto the road
No more looking down for directions when you're driving -- Hyundai has unveiled a futuristic head-up display for cars at CES 2019. The Holographic Augmented Reality (AR) Navigation System directions that appear in front of the driver's eyes, overlaid onto the road in front of the car.
Ride with Batman, thanks to Intel and Warner Bros.’ car entertainment system
Instead of driving a car yourself in the future, you could kick back and read Batman comics as the vehicle drives you autonomously. That's the concept introduced by a Dark Knight-themed concept car shown off by Intel and Warner Bros. this year at CES 2019.