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2018 BMW 530e

BMW's electrified 5 Series blends performance, range, and zero-emissions driving

The BMW 530e iPerformance is powered by a gasoline-electric hybrid drivertrain made up of a small electric motor and a 2.0-liter turbo four.
BMW M550i xDrive

The fastest BMW 5 Series to date isn’t a full-blown M-tuned model

With a 456-horsepower V8 under the hood, the 2018 BMW M550i billed as the fastest and most agile 5 Series ever.
Uber self-driving Volvo XC90

Uber deploys a fleet of self-driving Volvo XC90s, and starts a legal battle

The Uber-Volvo pilot program in San Francisco will be much bigger than the one the ridesharing giant operates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Impress the car lover in your life with the best gifts for gearheads

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Volkswagen's hippy bus could reincarnate as a retro-styled electric van

Volkswagen's 21st century bus will arrive with a rear-mounted electric motor, over 300 miles of range, and three rows of seats.
Faraday Future FFZERO1 Concept

Is Faraday Future the next Tesla, or will it follow Fisker and fizzle out?

Faraday Future is set to unveil its first car next month, but a new report finds that all is not well under the surface.
Nissan Patrol Paris-Dakar 1987

Nissan rally truck returns to the desert after serving as rat food for 30 years

This 1987 Nissan Patrol was the first diesel-powered car to finish the Paris-Dakar rally in the top ten spots.
2015 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

Next evolution of Lamborghini’s mighty V12 engine is right around the corner

Rumors indicate Lamborghini's Aventador flagship will receive a midcycle update in the coming months.
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Toyota will put the Yaris on steroids to steal the Ford Fiesta ST’s crown

Tentatively badged Gazoo, the Toyota's hot-rodded Yaris will feature a race-inspired body kit and a 200-horsepower turbo four under the hood.
2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe

Mercedes’ new 2018 E-Class Coupe is the ultimate celebrity: smart and stylish

The latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe gets all of the sedan's tech features and a more style-focused look than ever before.
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Secretive startup could build EVs in a former Mitsubishi factory

Rivian hopes to start production of a long-range, high-tech electric vehicle in the facility in the coming years.
McLaren MSO Carbon Series LT

McLaren's sold-out 675LT Spider returns with a full carbon fiber skin

The McLaren Carbon Series LT's body panels are made entirely out of exposed carbon fiber.
Nissan Patrol Legend Edition

Nissan sends off the Y61-series Patrol by giving it more of what buyers crave

The Y61-series Nissan Patrol is going out with a bang; the last 300 examples come decked out with off-road-focused extras like a bull bar and a snorkel.
Aston Martin DB4 G.T.

Aston Martin brings an iconic classic back to life … but there’s a catch

Aston Martin's modern DB4 GT will look identical to the original variant that debuted in 1959, though some improvements will be made.
China Straddling Bus

Has China's futuristic, traffic-straddling bus scammed investors out of millions?

China's straddling bus likely won't become a reality, and investors are worried that they've been scammed.
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How Tesla came out of nowhere and reinvented the car as we know it

With cars like the Model S and Model 3, here's how Elon Musk took Tesla Motors from obscure startup to one of the world's most talked-about automakers.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet warns the Bolt could lose 40 percent of its range in eight years

A snippet in the Chevrolet Bolt's owner's manual warns the battery could lose 40 percent of its capacity over the warranty period.
Tesla Model S

Tesla just took a big step toward its goal of building 500,000 cars annually

Tesla Motors just received permission to double the size of its Fremont, California, factory. This could enable the firm to build 500,000 cars annually.
2016 Porsche 911 R

Insiders reveal Porsche's alleged use of a new defeat device; execs deny charge

The German government launched a formal investigation, but Porsche executives say the company's lineup is fully compliant with emissions testing.
2017 Toyota 86

The Toyota 86 will return for a second generation … will it get a turbo?

Likely developed jointly with Subaru, the next-gen Toyota 86 will be sold alongside the long-awaited Supra.
2017 Dodge Challenger GT

Dodge's V6-powered Challenger gets ready for winter with all-wheel drive

The weather-beating Dodge Challenger is exclusively available with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that makes 305 hp and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport

Vauxhall's sporty new Insignia gives us a glimpse at the future of Buick

Lighter and sportier than the outgoing model, the Vauxhall Insignia will be sold as an Opel in Europe, a Holden in Australia, and a Buick in the U.S.
2016 Ford C-MAX Hybrid

Ford to keep jobs in the U.S. if Trump administration meets certain conditions

Ford is open to working with the incoming Trump administration to keep manufacturing jobs in the United States.
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China's NextEV to sell a premium electric crossover at a 'Toyota price' by 2019

China-based startup NextEV plans on entering the crowded premium electric vehicle segment by 2019.
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Bentley's Bentayga could spawn faster, longer, and more stylish variants

Bentley's successful Bentayga could spawn a four-door coupe model, a long-wheelbase model, and a performance-oriented, Speed-badged variant.
Hongqi L5

The most expensive Chinese car is a massive limousine with a retro look

Hongqi will soon introduce a huge limousine with a retro design and a cabin that blends tradition and 21st-century tech.
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VW's Seat division stuffs the Golf R's turbo four in an all-wheel drive wagon

Seat's updated Leon Cupra receives a 300-horsepower turbo four, a new infotainment system, and a long list of electronic driving aids.
Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI

Mercedes-Benz's timeless G-Class returns to its roots in Australia

The Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI is a tough, no-nonsense off-roader capable of tackling the Australian bush.
Oxford three millionth Mini

Mini celebrates a major production milestone in the United Kingdom

The three-millionth BMW-designed Mini built in Oxford, England, is a Clubman John Cooper Works.
2019 nikola one news specs performance hydrogen fuel cell truck

Can Nikola revolutionize the trucking industry with a hydrogen-powered semi?

The Nikola One is faster, lighter, and much cleaner than a conventional gasoline-burning semi.
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Why Porsche thinks Peugeot should return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Peugeot is currently focused on winning the Dakar Rally, and it won't decide whether to return to Le Mans until its finances improve.
2018 Ford Fiesta Euro-spec

Ford wants the next-generation Fiesta ST to turn the fun factor way up

Ford explains why the next-generation Fiesta ST doesn't need a huge power hike.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan prototype

The first Rolls-Royce SUV hits the streets two years ahead of its launch date

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan prototype will soon begin testing in the cold north of the Arctic Circle, and it will later be transferred to the Middle East.
2017 dodge viper encore news details pricing

Dodge brings the Viper back from the dead to satisfy demand from collectors

Dodge will re-open the Viper order books before the end of the year.