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Opel Ampera-e

Watch out, Tesla: GM’s Opel is launching its own version of the Bolt in Europe

Like the Chevrolet Bolt, the Opel Ampera-e will be capable of driving for over 200 miles on a single charge.
2018 Kia Rio teaser

Kia previews a new Rio, and we’re not talking about the Brazilian city

The fourth-generation Kia Rio will feature a sharper, more grown-up design than its predecessor and a sportier cabin.
Denza EV

Chinese firm is first to the long-range, mass-market EV segment

Designed jointly by Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler and BYD, the Denza 400 can drive for up to 293 miles on a single charge.
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Volvo Trucks' Iron Duke is the Veyron of the big-rig world

The Volvo Iron Duke boasts an upgraded turbodiesel engine, and a lightweight cab made out of fiberglass.
2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

Why Dodge’s Hellcat engine has 707 horsepower (and why it nearly didn’t)

Dodge's vaunted Hellcat engine was never supposed to break the 700-horsepower mark.
2016 Volkswagen Passat wagon

Volkswagen turns the Passat into an Olympic sprinter in Australia

Offered as a sedan and as a wagon, the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI will get a 280-horsepower turbo four borrowed from the Golf R.
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Land Rover’s 2017 Range Rover Sport is as high-tech as it is capable off-road

Land Rover's Range Rover Sport receives an array of tech features, and a brand new infotainment system.
2015 Volkswagen Amarok DoubleCab Highline

The rugged Amarok pickup could help Volkswagen break into a new segment

If approved for production, Volkswagen's first body-on-frame SUV will be sold in the United States.
Tesla Model S P90D fire France

Tesla Model S spontaneously combusts during a test drive in France

The couple test-driving the car and the saleswoman got out unharmed, and Tesla is still looking into the cause of the fire.
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Should Tesla be worried about Karma? Chinese firm revamps the brand

The Karma Revero is an updated version of the short-lived Fisker Karma. A brief teaser video gives us a better idea of what to expect from the car.
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Subaru’s first — and smallest — car just made history in Japan

The Subaru 360 is now an important part of Japan's cultural heritage.
Tesla Model S crash in China

Was negligence or bad marketing to blame in the latest Autopilot crash?

Tesla says the owner should have kept both hands on the wheel, but the driver claims the company told him the Model S was a self-driving car.
2017 Audi A3

Audi’s A3 gears up for 2017 with an array of cosmetic, non-mechanical updates

The 2017 Audi A3 gets a sharper-looking front end that's nearly identical to the bigger A4's and a few more tech features.
Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic

Land Rover shows it's still possible to take the Range Rover to new heights

The Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic sports a supercharged V8 engine, a cosseting cabin, and an array of state-of-the-art tech features.
Hyundai i30 teaser

Hyundai's next Golf fighter comes into focus with an i30 sneak peek

Sold as the Elantra GT in the United States, the new i30 will usher in Hyundai's next design language.
Caterham Seven 310

Caterham's Seven 310 captures the essence of driving

Designed almost by accident, the Seven 310 is billed as the best blend of performance and handling Caterham has ever offered.
2016 Ford Focus RS

Here’s how to turn the Ford Focus RS into an even hotter hatch

Mountune's tuning kits were developed jointly with Ford Performance so they don't void the factory warranty.
Chevrolet Cruze

How Chevrolet hopes to benefit from the Dieselgate scandal

Chevrolet believes that the diesel engine isn't dead yet, and it hopes to lure former TDI owners.
Skoda Superb

Czech carmaker Skoda could return to the U.S. after a 50-year hiatus

Å koda will decide whether to return to the United States -- and which models to sell -- next year.
Bristol Bullet

Bristol leaps out of the history book with the new Bullet roadster

Bristol's retro-styled Bullet features a BMW-sourced V8 engine and a lightweight chassis made out of carbon fiber.
2015 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

The mighty V12 is the future of Lamborghini’s supercars

Lamborghini explains that there is still a lot of development potential in the V12, and that its customers expect 12 cylinders.
museo lamborghini tour

Stroll through iconic classics and oddball rarities in Lamborghini’s museum with us

Five decades of heritage live in Lamborghini's museum, right next to its factory in Italy. From the 350 GT to the Egoista, we take a virtual stroll through.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Recaro

A carbon-fiber breakthrough could make the next Mazda Miata even lighter

The next Mazda Miata will benefit from a new form of carbon fiber that's more affordable than the type that's on the market today.
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A Washington, D.C., man is alive thanks to Tesla's Autopilot tech

One Tesla owner claims Tesla's semi-autonomous Autopilot technology save lives in spite of the bad press they've gotten recently.
2016 jaguar land rover technology showcase

How Jaguar Land Rover is designing cars that will drive better than you

Jaguar Land Rover is developing technology that promises to turn a car into the best driver on the road. We hopped behind the wheel of prototypes at the 2016 Jaguar Land Rover Technology Showcase to find out what the future has in store.
BMW 740e iPerformance

BMW’s Pure Metal Silver M5 is bound to become a classic

BMW's commemorative M5 gets a 600-horsepower evolution of the standard model's twin-turbocharged V8, and an eye-catching silver paint job.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

A GTI'd Volkswagen Passat exists … will we see it in showrooms?

The hot-rodded Volkswagen Passat could get the same 2.0-liter turbo four that's found under the hood of the GTI.
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Jeep’s rugged Wrangler goes full retro to celebrate 75th Anniversary

Jeep's Wrangler 75th Salute concept displays an array of period-correct design cues.
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Tesla Model X plows into Montana guard rail in third Autopilot crash

A Tesla Model X veered off the road and hit a wooden guardrail in Montana recently. The driver blames Tesla's Autopilot software.
Bentley Mulsanne EWB

Bentley’s Mulsanne could spawn an even more lavish sedan

Bentley's yet-unnamed low-volume sedan won't be any bigger than the Mulsanne, however.
2015 Land Rover Defender

How Land Rover's iconic Defender could make an unexpected comeback

A British businessman is talking to Land Rover about relaunching production of the Defender in the U.K.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan makes the Pathfinder more user-friendly for the 2017 model year

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder gets a sharper-looking front end, a more powerful V6 engine, and a more tech-focused interior with a new infotainment system.
Hanergy solar prototypes

Is China’s sun-powered car the future, or vaporware?

Using thin-cell solar panels, Hanergy's prototype stores enough electricity for a 50-mile drive after spending six hours in the sun.
Lamborghini Centenario

Lamborghini bets big on carbon fiber for use in next-gen connecting rods

Using carbon fiber instead of steel can make Lamborghini's next-gen models faster and more powerful.
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Tesla Model X crashes and rolls; was Autopilot mode on?

A Model X rolled over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, but police officers say it's too early to decide whether Tesla's Autopilot software is to blame.
Ferrari LaFerrari convertible

Ferrari gives us a glimpse of the convertible LaFerrari

Offered with both a soft top and a hard top, the topless Ferrari LaFerrari will make its official debut in the fall during the Paris Auto Show.
Mclaren 570GT

McLaren could build a car with more than two seats, but it won’t be an SUV

McLaren could launch either a three- or a four-seater, but the company has ruled out venturing into the super-SUV segment.
2016 Cadillac CT6

Will a new law in Japan kick off the end of car mirrors?

Several components manufacturers have already offered to supply the technology in Japan, but mirrorless cars remain banned in the United States.