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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive

Mercedes-AMG says electric models are a when, not an if

Mercedes-AMG is also developing a high-performance hybrid with a Formula One-derived engine.
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Google self-driving Lexus

Google’s self-driving car T-boned by a reckless driver in California

There's not much Google's self-driving cars can do to avoid reckless drivers. An autonomous prototype was recently T-boned by a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
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Volkswagen I.D. concept

Volkswagen's 13th brand focuses on the fast-moving field of mobility

Based in Berlin, Germany, Volkswagen's yet-unnamed 13th brand will focus on mobility, e-mobility, and digitalization.
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Citroën’s fluid, futuristic new concept sedan is turning heads

On display at the Paris Auto Show, the CXPerience concept previews Citroen's next design language while hinting at the company's next sedan.
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Hyundai i30

Can the new Hyundai i30 lure Europeans out of Volkswagen showrooms?

Sold as the Elantra GT in the United States, the new i30 ushers in Hyundai's next design language.
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Audi S5 Sportback

Audi’s new A5 Sportback tones up, sheds weight, could head for U.S.

Audi has introduced the new A5 Sportback ahead of its public debut at the Paris Auto Show. It will be sold in the United States for the first time.
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Porsche Panamera 4-E Hybrid

Porsche leverages 918 Spyder tech to build a fast, fuel-sipping Panamera

The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid hits 62 mph from a stop in 4.6 seconds thanks to a turbo V6, but it can also drive on electricity alone for up to 30 miles.
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2017 Kia Rio

Kia shows its edgy side with the 2018 Rio hatchback

The fourth-generation Kia Rio features a sharper, more grown-up design than its predecessor and a sportier cabin.
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Porsche Panamera

The new Porsche Panamera rights the original model’s wrongs

Equal parts evolutionary and revolutionary, the 2017 Porsche Panamera gets a sleeker-looking design, a high-tech cabin, and a new V8 engine.
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Skoda Kodiaq

Czech brand Skoda just introduced its first-ever SUV in Paris

The Skoda Kodiaq is related to Volkswagen's upcoming seven-seater SUV. Its main markets will be Europe, of course, and likely China.
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2016 Citroen C3

The redesigned C3 hatchback propels Paris-based Citroen into the tech game

The new C3 gets a head-turning design, and it packs more tech features than any Citroen in recent memory.
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2017 Peugeot 5008

Peugeot dives head-first into Europe’s burgeoning large crossover segment

Peugeot's 5008 has evolved into a large crossover for its second generation.
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Bentley Flying Spur W12 S

Bentley’s Flying Spur W12 S is for the super rich who want to go super fast

The W12 S is the sportiest Flying Spur to date, and the first four-door Bentley to break the 200-mph mark.
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Citroen C3 WRC

Citroën transforms its newest city car into a tire-shredding rally machine

Citroën has introduced a powerful, muscular-looking version of the C3 city car designed to compete in the World Rally Championship.
Cars Car News
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain

Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class All-Terrain can go anywhere … except the U.S.

Aimed at the Audi allroad, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain gets a few additional inches of ground clearance and a brawny look.
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Tesla Model S

Tesla’s Autopilot 8.0 protects kids and pets left in hot cars

Tesla's temperature-control function automatically turns the air conditioning on if the temperature in the cabin goes above 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Volkswagen e-Crafter

Keep it down! Volkswagen's electric Crafter van promises to make cities quieter

The Volkswagen e-Crafter is only a concept at this point, but a production model is scheduled to arrive next year.
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2016 Renault Scenic Hybrid Assist

After mastering electric cars, Renault circles back to explore hybrids

Renault beat all of its competitors to the EV segment with the Zoe, an affordable and purpose-built battery-electric hatchback. The company is now circling back and exploring other forms of electrification.
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Tour 130 years’ worth of groundbreaking cars in Volkswagen’s ZeitHaus museum

Operated by Volkswagen, the ZeitHaus museum celebrates history, design, and technology by showcasing models that have left an indelible mark on the evolution of the automobile.
Cars Car Features
Volkswagen Paris Concept teaser

Volkswagen’s Paris-bound concept will put the EV segment on notice

The yet-unnamed model will offer nearly 250 miles of range, and it will inaugurate the design language that will influence all of Volkswagen's upcoming EVs.
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Morgan EV3 concept

The British government is granting Morgan $8.5 million to develop electrified powertrains

The British government has awarded Morgan $8.5 million to develop electric and hybrid powertrains in the coming years.
Cars Car News
2016 Dacia Sandero, Logan

One of the cheapest new cars in Europe goes in for a nip and tuck

Dacia's Sandero and Logan receive a redesigned front fascia and a handful of improvements in the cabin.
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Tesla Model S

How a hacker discovered that Tesla’s in-car camera retains accident footage

The recording function was uncovered by a hacker who was tinkering with parts purchased from a wrecked Tesla Model S.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S

This is your last chance to buy a two-door Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen explains that sales of two-door hatchbacks began collapsing several years ago, and demand has fallen to virtually zero.
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Oops! Alfa Romeo erroneously shows off its upcoming crossover

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is scheduled to make its official debut in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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The topless version of Mercedes-AMG's tire-scorching GT may debut in Paris

Mercedes-AMG may introduce a basic GT Roadster and a more powerful model called GT C Roadster.
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We caught the retro bug at the largest VW Beetle gathering on the planet

Every year, hundreds of Volkswagen Beetle enthusiasts from all over Europe gather in northern Germany for the Beetle Sunshine Tour. We joined this year's festivities to find out what it's like to be a part of the Beetle clan.
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Fire brigade says responding to a deadly Tesla crash involved a 'unique situation'

The fire brigade took hours to remove a man's body from the wrecked Tesla because they were worried about getting electrocuted.
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Hyundai i30 N teaser

Hyundai is gearing up to challenge the Volkswagen GTI

The Hyundai i30 N is expected to use a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine tuned to pump out about 255 horsepower.
Cars Car News
Fiat 500X

Has Fiat-Chrysler been cheating on emissions, too?

German authorities found evidence of illegal software in three models, but FCA asserts the accusations are unfounded.
Cars Car News
Bosch Water Injection

How a fine spray of water can help automakers build cleaner engines

Relatively simple, Bosch's water injection system promises to boost gas mileage and lower CO2 emissions.
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2017 Audi A3 e-tron

Audi’s 2017 A3 e-tron goes high tech, still easy on fuel

The Audi A3 e-tron receives more tech features and a sharper look, but it carries over with the same drivetrain as last year's model.
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Paris street

Parisians set to go car-free for one day next month

Paris city officials are organizing a massive street fair that will include parades and a huge picnic.
Cars Car News
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Diesel

Chevrolet turns to Cadillac to build a more efficient pickup

Chevrolet's smallest pickup truck features a more efficient V6 engine borrowed from Cadillac, and an array of fuel-saving tech features.
Cars Car News
Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition

Lotus' newest Elise blends performance with user-friendliness

The Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition features carbon fiber add-ons, and an array of comfort features in the cabin.
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Bugatti Chiron

The Bugatti Chiron could still go hybrid, the company confirms

Bugatti could build an even more extreme version of the Chiron powered by a hybrid drivetrain.
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Danial Mercer ticket photo

How Google's Street View saved this man from an unfair $230 speeding ticket

The judge dropped the ticket, but the police maintain that the driver was going nearly 20 km/h over the limit in a school zone.
Cars Car News
volvo iron knight big rig semi news specs performance records

Volvo built a record-smashing 2,400 HP truck as fast as a Porsche 911

The record-setting Volvo Iron Knight boasts an upgraded turbo diesel engine, and a lightweight cab.
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