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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Mazzanti Evantra 771

Italy’s most obscure supercar just got more power and a wind-cheating body kit

The Mazzanti Evantra 771 gets -- you guessed it -- 771 horsepower as well as a new infotainment system and a more aerodynamic body kit.
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTE

Four auto industry rivals want to bring ultra-quick charging stations to Europe

The network will allow EV owners to drive long distances across Europe.
2017 Buick Envision

How Buick slashed the 2017 Envision crossover’s base price by nearly $10,000

The Buick Envision lineup gains three new trim levels that slash the crossover's base price, and a new naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
Girfalco Azkarra

This bonkers three-wheeled EV wants to outpace the Polaris Slingshot

The Girfalco Azkarra S will come with all-wheel drive and a torque vectoring system.
Cord 812

An iconic American brand is set for a comeback after 80 years on the shelf

Cord production could begin as early as next year, and it will be limited to no more than 325 cars annually.
Fisher-Price Ford Mustang GT

Ford's electric mini-Mustang brings traction control to the world of kiddie cars

Fisher-Price's newest Power Wheels boasts high-tech tech features, such as a stability control, traction control, and the sound of a real Ford Mustang V8.
2014 Maserati Alfieri concept

Maserati is going electric, but it doesn't want a piece of Tesla's market share

The stunning Alfieri concept that Maserati introduced in 2014 has received the green light for production.
Lotus Exige Sport 380

Lotus adds lightness and speed to build an Exige that preys on supercars

The Sport 380 comes out as the fastest Lotus Exige yet thanks in part to a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine tuned to generate 380 horsepower.
Qoros QamFree engine

Can Koenigsegg’s clever invention reinvent the internal combustion engine?

Koenigsegg's FreeValve technology replaces the camshaft with actuators that open individual valves.
2017 Volvo V90

Volvo tuner Polestar will harness electrification to take on AMG and BMW M

Polestar is positioned as Volvo's performance division, but it will build faster variants of existing cars instead of designing stand-alone models.
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It's over: Volkswagen says it will never sell another diesel in the U.S.

Volkswagen's diesel offensive is over, but Audi could one day return to the segment with an oil-burning version of the Q7.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S First Drive

Why Porsche won't build smaller, more affordable cars any time soon

A downmarket move isn't happening, but Porsche will continue to launch new models.
2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR

Jaguar could completely reinvent the F-Type by moving the engine

Jaguar's top designer has revealed the company is weighing the pros and cons of making the next-generation F-Type mid-engined.
Buick Velite

Buick throws its hat in the plug-in ring with the sleek Velite concept

The Buick Velite concept is powered by a performance-oriented plug-in hybrid drivetrain, and it might spawn a production car.
2017 MINI Countryman S E

The fifth member of the Mini lineup will run on batteries when it lands in 2019

Developing an EV is costly, and Mini explains the chances of seeing the Superleggera concept reach production have diminished.
2017 Jeep Compass

Jeep finally gives the Compass crossover the makeover it deserves

A true world car, the 2017 Jeep Compass was developed to replace both the current model and the Patriot.
2018 Genesis G80 Sport

Genesis injects its G80 sedan with a dose of performance to lure enthusiasts

The Genesis G80 Sport relies on a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 engine that makes 365 horsepower, and it benefits from a number of chassis upgrades.
2017 Volkswagen e-Golf

For 2017, Volkswagen's e-Golf boasts a longer driving range and more refinement

The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf receives a new battery pack that provides about 50 percent more range, and a more powerful electric motor.
Acura Precision Cockpit

Acura gives us a glimpse at its new, Android-based infotainment system

The Acura Precision Concept gives us an early look at the Android-based infotainment system that will equip production models in the next few years.