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2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Taxi

Ford tries to make yellow cabs a little greener with hybrid, diesel powertrains

Ford is launching taxi versions of its Fusion Hybrid sedan and Transit Connect EcoBlue (diesel) van. Taxis spend a lot of time on the road, so improving fuel efficiency could take a big chunk out of overall carbon emissions. Both new Ford taxis go on sale later this year.
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GM’s Maven car-sharing service is convenient, but we’re not giving up our keys

Aston Martin Rapide AMR

Aston Martin Rapide AMR boasts 205 mph top speed, limited production run

The Aston Martin Rapide AMR is the latest model from Aston's AMR performance sub-brand. This souped up version of Aston's four-door Rapide boasts a 580-horsepower V12 engine that can propel it to just over 200 mph. Production is limited to 210 units, priced at $240,000 each.
Torc Robotics self-driving car in Las Vegas

Watch a self-driving car negotiate Las Vegas streets jammed with pedestrians

How do self-driving cars avoid colliding with pedestrians? Autonomous-driving startup Torc Robotics explains the process in this video. It's about not only making sure the car sees pedestrians but figuring out what to do once it identifies them. Torc tests cars in Virginia and Nevada.
Byton K-Byte concept

Chinese startup aims to set design direction for autonomous cars

The Byton K-Byte concept debuts at CES Asia in Shanghai as the second concept vehicle from the Chinese electric-car startup. Like Byton's first concept, now dubbed M-Byte, the K-Byte emphasizes connectivity and autonomous driving. The company plans to launch a production version in 2021.
Hyundai HDC-2 Grandmaster concept

Hyundai goes big with HDC-2 Grandmaster full-size SUV concept

The Hyundai HDC-2 Grandmaster concept previews the South Korean automaker's upcoming eight-seat, full-size SUV. But Hyundai isn't saying much about the Grandmaster, let alone the production model that will follow it. The Grandmaster debuts at the 2018 Busan International Motor Show.
Acura 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Acura wants to prove that its RDX SUV is more than a grocery getter

The redesigned 2019 Acura RDX will race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, one of the world's oldest and toughest automobile races. The RDX will have to handle 156 corners and thin, high-altitude air. Acura will field TLX and NSX race cars at Pikes Peak this year as well.
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2018 Nissan Kicks first drive review

The 2018 Nissan Kicks aims to compete with subcompact crossovers like the Honda HR-V and Hyundai Kona, but with better fuel economy and value. To do that, the Nissan sacrifices many traditional SUV qualities. Read our first drive review to see whether that strategy paid off for Nissan.
2019 Acura RDX review

2019 Acura RDX first drive review

The 2019 Acura RDX aims high with sporty driving dynamics and lots of new tech. But is the third generation of Acura’s compact luxury SUV ready to take on the German establishment? Read our first drive review of the 2019 RDX and see how it compares to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz rivals.
2017 Dodge Viper

Not so fast: The Dodge Viper may not be resurrected after all

The Dodge Viper isn't coming back says Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Dodge parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The sports car never made money for the company, he said. FCA will instead focus on performance models for Alfa Romeo and Maserati. Cue sounds of fan disappointment.
Chrysler Portal Concept, CES 2017

Chrysler may shift its focus to shared vehicles and mobility services

Chrysler may survive as a provider of vehicles produced for ridesharing services, according to a new report. That means more partnerships like the recent deal with Waymo to provide up to 62,000 autonomous minivans, as well as a decreased focus on cars that are aimed at individual buyers.
Ram Rebel TRX concept

Ford’s Raptor gets a rival: Ram Rebel TRX off-roader confirmed for production

The Ram Rebel TRX off-road performance pickup truck will go into production sometime before 2022. First shown as a concept in 2016, the TRX could be the perfect rival to the Ford F-150 Raptor. Ram is also planning redesigned versions of its 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks.
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Matt LeBlanc will call it quits after one more lap with ‘Top Gear’

Matt LeBlanc will leave BBC's Top Gear after one more season. The former Friends star said hosting requires too great of a time commitment. His last season will be his fourth with the show; he joined in 2016 as part of an ensemble of new hosts after the departure of Jeremey Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May.
Last Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Dodge’s 840-horsepower Challenger SRT Demon roars off into the sunset

The last Dodge Challenger SRT Demon rolled off a Canadian assembly line, closing the books on Dodge's most insane muscle car. Production was limited to one model year and 3,300 units. The final Demon and the final Dodge Viper sports car will be auctioned off together for charity.
Honda S2000 CR

10 cars we’d like to see resurrected, from the El Camino to the Esprit

Some great cars have bitten the dust over the past few decades, but not every car stays dead forever. From the Acura Integra Type R to the Nissan 240SX, here are 10 cars we'd like to see get resurrected. Read on to find out if your favorite discontinued car made the list.
Schaeffler Group 4ePerformance electric Audi RS3

Audi RS3 gets an 1,180-horsepower electric makeover with Formula E racing tech

The stock Audi RS3 is a pretty fun car, but this electric version cranks things up to 11. Built by automotive supplier Schaeffler Group, it sports four electric motors from Formula E race cars, as well as an agility-enhancing all-wheel drive system with torque vectoring.
2017 Dodge Viper

Dodge’s venomous Viper may return from the dead with big changes

After going out of production in 2017, the Dodge Viper may return. New reports claim plans for the resurrection are already in the works, and that the new Viper won't be like any previous version. A new lighter chassis and Hemi V8 power are among the biggest reported changes.
2019 Acura RDX

Redesigned 2019 Acura RDX SUV’s starting price holds steady at $38,295

The 2019 Acura RDX will start at $38,295 when it hits showrooms June 1. That price includes destination charges, and buys a base model with front-wheel drive. Despite the RDX getting a full redesign for 2019, the base price doesn't represent a significant increase over pricing for the previous model year.
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor

2019 Ford F-150 Raptor gets smarter with new off-road tech

The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor sports two notable new features that improve drivability off-road. Adaptive dampers can adjust on the fly, and the new Trail Control system acts like low-speed, off-road cruise control. The updated F-150 Raptor hits U.S. showrooms later this year.
Honda Civic Type R pickup truck

Honda engineers build a Civic Type R pickup truck, just for fun

The Honda Civic Type R is far from the most obvious base for a pickup truck, but engineers at Honda's Swindon factory in the U.K. built a Type R truck anyway. Dubbed "Project P," it retains the stock Type R powertrain and can do 165 mph, but while hauling more stuff than a standard Civic.
Ferrari SP38

One-off SP38 takes inspiration from Ferraris of the past

The Ferrari SP38 is a customized car built for what the Italian automaker describes as one of its most dedicated customers. Based on the 488 GTB, the customized SP38's styling is inspired by the Ferrari F40 and 308 GTB, two of the automaker's most famous supercars of the past.
2018 Nissan Maxima review

2018 Nissan Maxima first drive review

Nissan’s Maxima wants to be the sportiest full-size sedan in the land. But can Nissan’s flagship recapture its past “4-Door Sports Car” glory, and measure up to competitors like the recently redesigned Toyota Avalon? Read our 2018 Nissan Maxima first drive review to find out.
Workhorse E-Gen electric van and HorseFly drone

Workhorse Group’s drones are now delivering packages in Ohio

Workhorse Group is launching a drone delivery pilot program in Loveland, Ohio. Residents will be able to use a dedicated app to have their packages delivered by drones launched from nearby delivery vans. The drones are the same HorseFly models used in a test with UPS last year.
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2019 Subaru Ascent first drive review

The 2019 Subaru Ascent is the Japanese automaker’s largest-ever production model. It was built to keep Subaru owners with large families in the fold, but should put competitors on notice as well.
Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol

Nissan used social media to create a tricked-out overlanding vehicle

The Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol is a project vehicle designed with input from Instagram and Facebook users. Nissan let social media users vote on modifications for the overlanding project truck, including tires, an exterior vinyl wrap, and a rooftop tent.
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How gaming company Unity is driving automakers toward virtual reality

Unity Technologies, best known for the software tools it builds for game developers, has quietly turned its attention toward the auto industry. Unity's tech now enables virtual walkarounds of cars that haven't even been built yet, and may soon aid the development of self-driving cars.
2019 Hyundai Veloster

Starting under $20,000, the 2019 Veloster shows Hyundai can still deliver value

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster, which hits U.S. showrooms later this year, starts at just under $20,000. That base price includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a healthy 147 horsepower from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Turbo models start at around $24,000.
2019 Audi A8

2019 Audi A8 won’t get Traffic Jam Pilot driver-assist tech in the U.S.

In Europe, the 2019 Audi A8 luxury sedan will be available with Traffic Jam Pilot, which allows limited hands-free driving. But Audi won't bring the system to the United States, citing concerns on multiple fronts, including regulations, infrastructure, and the need for additional consumer education.
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2018 Nissan 370Z first drive review

The 2018 Nissan 370Z is essentially the same sports car that first appear roughly a decade ago. That means buyers get an excellent driving experience, but without the array of tech and convenience items many have come to expect in new cars. Can the 370Z’s character make up for that?
Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster

Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster arrives just in time for convertible season

The Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster gives convertible sports car buyers yet another choice. It's the middle child of the Mercedes-AMG GT convertible lineup, offering 515 horsepower and a top speed of 192 mph and slotting between the base AMG GT and range-topping GT C models.
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Pope Francis’ Lamborghini sells for more than $850,000 at charity auction

A Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 given to Pope Francis last year sold for $857,000 at auction, with proceeds going to multiple charities. The Pope announced his intention to auction the custom-painted car off for charity when Lamborghini gave it to him, and has made good on that promise.
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Watch a pro drifter battle an autonomous race car on the track

Roborace pitted its prototype autonomous race car -- known as "DevBot -- against pro drifter Ryan Tuerck in a battle of man versus machine. Because if self-driving cars are going to race, they need to be at least as fast as human drivers. Find out if the robot was able to beat the human.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru will launch its first plug-in hybrid with a little help from Toyota

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will be the Japanese automaker's first production plug-in hybrid model. It will also be the second Subaru developed in collaboration with Toyota, which will supply the new model's hybrid system. Will it be more successful than the last Crosstrek Hybrid?
Nissan Rogue Millennium Falcon show car

Nissan turns its Rogue crossover into a road-going Millennium Falcon

Nissan commissioned a Millennium Falcon-themed show car for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Using a Rogue as the starting point, Nissan and Lucasfilm tried to make Han Solo proud by merging the looks of SUV and the spaceship. The show car features customized bodywork and a powerful sound system.