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2016 Scion iM

Scion unveils its instantly gratifying iM subcompact hatchback in New York

Scion pulled the veils of its all-new and sporty iM hatchback in New York.
2015 Holden Sandman Special Edition

Enter Sandman: Holden’s retro-inspired Ute is the most Australian car of all time

GM’s Australian arm Holden is sending off its iconic Commodore Ute and Sportwagon in the best way it knows how: with a 1974-inspired ‘Sandman’ model.
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With Clarkson gone, <em>Top Gear</em> Presenter James May scrambles to sell his Ferrari

James May, when asked whether he’ll remain with Top Gear sans Clarkson said, “that will require a lot of careful thought.”
Audi Prologue

Car designers don’t want to cram in bigger screens, they want no screens at all

As automakers struggle to design interiors around infotainment, a few brands imagine a future without any screens at all, proving the only thing holding back the next automotive technological renaissance is screens themselves.
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VW’s 2015 Golf R sold out in 12 hours … But Digital Trends got the first one

Volkswagen has given Digital Trends a long-term loan on the 2015 Golf R.
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The 10 best cars at the Geneva Motor Show will make you wish you were Swiss

The 2015 Geneva Motor Show brought dozens of absolutely stunning unveilings. Of all the debuts, 10 cars stood out to us as the cream of the crop.
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Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 concept marries old-world charm with cutting-edge tech

Keen to fill out its model range, Bentley has shown a very convincing sports car concept in Geneva called the EXP 10 Speed 6.
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Audi promises first production piloted driving with ‘Traffic Jam Pilot’ in next-gen A8

Audi revealed at the Geneva Motor Show that the next-gen A8’s piloted driving system will be called “Traffic Jam Pilot.”
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Buy an A3, get an R8 for the weekend with Audi’s new car-sharing app (some fees may apply)

Audi of America is readying its first car-sharing app.
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How will Apple transform the automotive world? With a car you can never buy

The only way left for Apple to revolutionize the automotive industry is to create the world’s first share-only car. An Apple electric vehicle could skirt dealers and help reshape how the world moves in dozens of ways.
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Chevrolet’s 2015 Silverado Custom offers luxury looks for a reasonable $33k

Chevrolet just unveiled its newest iteration of American classic: the Silverado Custom.
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There’s a new Equinox coming! No, not the celestial kind … the Chevrolet one

Chevrolet unveiled the refreshed 2016 Equinox at the Chicago Auto Show, featuring a new front-end and more safety and tech features than before.
2015 Nissan Murano

Nissan’s 2015 Murano brings concept car-styling and tech to the open road

Nissan unveiled the 2015 Murano flagship crossover at the 2014 New York Auto Show.
2015 Buick Avenir Concept

Avenir isn’t just French for ‘future,’ it’s also a hint at the next Buick flagship

Buick surprises everyone with the Avenir concept at the Detroit Auto Show.
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Surprise! Chevy reveals 2016 Volt at CES ahead of Detroit debut

Chevrolet has revealed the 2016 Volt at CES 2015.
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Nvidia’s new in-car processors won’t just entertain, they’ll help your car drive itself

NVIDIA unveiled two new processors at CES 2015: the NVIDIA DRIVE PX and NVIDIA DRIVE CX.
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GM uses OnStar 4G LTE – not a crystal ball – to predict breakdowns before they happen

General Motors announced that it’s rolling out predictive diagnostics on specific 2016 model year vehicles.

Heads up! HUDWAY turns your windshield into a jet fighter cockpit for $Free.99!

The HUDWAY head-up display app for iPhone displays turn-by-turn directions and an outline of the road ahead on your windshield.
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Tesla drivers on the go, rejoice: Model S owners invited into pilot battery swap program

Tesla announced it is beginning its first pilot battery swap program in Harris Ranch, CA.

This is the sound of the 2015 Mustang GT firing and revving

Now that you've seen and read all about the 2015 Ford Mustang, the only thing left to know is what it sounds like. Luckily, we've got you covered.

Who needs a supercar? The 2015 Ford Mustang GT is getting a 700-hp supercharger upgrade

Supercharger maker Whipple has reportedly already created a supercharger kit for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT.
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Neil Young’s Pono and Harman to bring sweet, hi-res music to the 2016 Lincoln Continental

Word has come from Neil Young that his high-definition audio player, with the help of Harman, will be coming to the 2016 Lincoln Continental.
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Tech, tires and tears at 24 Hours of Le Mans

New regulations have effectively reset the 91-year-old 24 Hours of Le Mans race back to year zero.
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Is this a leaked first-look at the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V?

Could this image be the leaked first look of the forthcoming 2016 Cadillac ATS-V?
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First drive: 2016 Audi A6 and S6

The 2016 Audi A6 and S6 now offer a level of technology, serenity, efficiency, and downright sportiness that makes the now-infamous monikers even more compelling than before.
2016 Audi TT

First drive: Retro but futuristic, posh but aggressive, Audi’s TT ticks every box

The 2016 Audi TT and TTS pick up where their predecessors left off by combining outstanding styling with hugely pleasurable driving dynamics. To top it all off, the iconic coupe now offers a new, cutting-edge technology suite that ought to make Tesla owners envious.
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First drive: 2014 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe

The 2014 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is as heavy as its name is long. That doesn’t mean, however, it isn’t any good at cornering. Turns out, it’s quite the corner crusher.
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The Asterion ‘hyper cruiser’ is the coolest car Lamborghini never wanted to build

Lamborigini’s Asterion plug-in hybrid concept, with 910 horsepower and a retro-inspired design language, shows what the Italian supercar brand might do if it were someday to build a hyper cruiser.
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Return of Disco: Land Rover unveils the family hauling, off-roading 2015 Discovery Sport

Land Rover has just unveiled its latest car: the 2015 Discovery Sport.
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First drive: 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster

With a cloth top and a 565-horsepower V12 under the hood, the 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster is -- at first glance -- obviously one of the coolest cars on the road. Delightfully, the experience is only heightened by dropping behind the steering wheel.
Cadillac V2V prototype

Cadillac forsakes its family, becomes separate business, moves to the Big Apple

Cadillac this morning announced it will be moving its corporate headquarters to New York in 2015.
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Hyundai plans Google Glass app that brings check engine lights directly to your retina

Hyundai is joining the Glassware game with an app that allows owners of the 2015 Genesis to control their car from their Google Glass.
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Bad news, Ferrari-driving mobsters: NHTSA recalls 458 over missing trunk release

The NHTSA is recalling all 2010 through 2014 model year Ferrari 458 and 458 Spiders for lack of interior trunk release latch.
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‘No cannoli in the new car!’ Italian cops land a Huracán LP610-4

Lamborghini has donated an Huracán to the Italian State Police. On the heels of the release of the all-new supercar, the specialized law enforcer replaces the fleet of Gallardo supercars that have been in use in Rome and Bologna since 2004.
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Renderings of Lamborghini Huracan leaked! And it looks just like we expected

An image of the Lamborghini Huracan has hit the web. Despite our hopes it’d look a mini Veneno, it instead looks like a fun-size Aventador.
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Bentley planning Mulsanne ‘Azure’ Convertible alongside forthcoming Mulsanne Speed

Bentley head confirms the bespoke British brand is working on a range-topping Mulsanne Convertible. Called the Azure, the new ‘vert will take on the likes of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Drophead and the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Cabriolet.
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By Jove, they’ve found it! German authorities close Autobahn, detonate WWII-era bomb

Earlier this week, German road crews unearthed an 1,100-pound British bomb from WWII.
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Watch valets joy ride your Stingray thanks to the Performance Data Recorder

Chevrolet has improved the functionality of its Corvette Stingray Valet Mode.