Hyundai is flying Veloster N owners to the Nürburgring to watch its cars race
Hyundai is hosting an "N Homecoming" for fans of its budding N performance sub-brand at the 2019 Nürburgring 24 Hours race. Hyundai i30 N TCR and Veloster N TCR race cars will compete in the race. Hyundai considers the 'Ring to be one of two spiritual homes of N, along with Namyang, South Korea.
Ford says au revoir to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with retro GT liveries
The 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans will be the last for the Ford GT, a tribute to the legendary Ford GT40 that won Le Mans four times in the 1960s. The current GT won its class on its first try in 2016, but was winless at Le Mans in 2017 and 2018. Ford will deck out four GT race cars in retro liveries.
How Verizon and Team Penske used 5G to help win the Indy 500
Team Penske, the most successful race team in Indy 500 history, used Verizon 5G in its bid to win the 2019 Indy 500. Modern race cars generate tons of data, and a 5G connection lets teams harvest that data faster. The Indy 500 is one of the world's oldest races, but it benefits from modern tech.
Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV tries to balance power and efficiency with mild-hybrid V8
The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLE will get a V8 mild-hybrid powertrain when it launches in the United States later in 2019. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 makes 483 hp on its own, but can also get a 21 hp electric boost. Mercedes-Benz hasn't disclosed gas mileage figures for the V8 mild-hybrid model.
Parents will never miss soccer practice with BMW’s new 523-horsepower SUVs
BMW is launching M Performance versions of its biggest SUVs, the X5 and X7. While not full-on M models, they do pack 523-horsepower twin-turbo V8 engines, allowing both SUVs to sprint from zero to 60 mph in under five seconds. BMW will start building the X5 and X7 M Performance variants this summer.
Mercedes-Benz safety-car concept monitors the road ahead and your kids
The Mercedes-Benz Experimental Safety Vehicle 2019 was designed for a world where humans and machines share driving duties. It can use lights to communicate with other road users, and even monitor an infant's vital signs. It's the latest in a long line of Mercedes-Benz safety-car concepts.
Ford aluminum truck beds prove haters wrong, are cheaper to repair than steel
Repair costs were a major concern for truck buyers when Ford launched its aluminum F-150. But insurance data indicates that, if anything, the F-150 may be cheaper to repair than traditional steel trucks. Part of that is due to Ford's thorough training of dealers on aluminum bodywork repairs.
2019 Audi E-Tron U.S. spec first drive review
We've been chasing the electric Audi E-Tron around the world for nearly a year; what a trip it's been. We finally got to spend time behind the wheel of the regular-production model in the bustling cities and arid desert of the United Arab Emirates to see how it compares with Jaguar and Tesla's competitors.
Nissan ProPilot 2.0: Hands-off highway driving, here we come
Nissan is launching a new version of its ProPilot Assist system in Japan that's much smarter than the current version. It can handle acceleration, braking, and steering on highways while using a camera to make sure the driver doesn't fall asleep. Nissan will launch the new system in Fall 2019.
Volvo’s new app walks you through what to do after an accident
Volvo's Accident Advisor sends information on what to do after an accident directly to a driver's smartphone. Drivers can also use it to notify their insurance companies and find a repair shop. Volvo is making Accident Advisor available free of charge on all 2015.5 model year and newer vehicles.
The upcoming BMW M8 is dripping with new performance-focused tech
The BMW M8 will likely be the most luxurious BMW M performance model ever, and one of the most complex. Drivers will be able to adjust the feel of the brakes, and rejigger digital displays to minimize distraction. The BMW M8 will be available in coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe guises.
Leak gives an early sneak peek at Mercedes-AMG’s pocket rocket CLA45
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 was leaked on Mercedes' own German website. A photo of the rear of the sporty four-door appears in an online configurator for the lower-level AMG CLA35 model. Mercedes-AMG is expected to extract more than 400 hp from the CLA45, which is scheduled to debut later this year.