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Fiat 126

These cars are now banned from Paris city limits to help curb air pollution

Fear not, enthusiasts, cars registered as classic vehicles are still allowed to enter Paris city limits.
Renault Alaskan

Bring out your inner cowboy in Renault’s new Alaskan pickup truck

The Renault Alaskan pickup will be sold almost all over the world, but we won't see it in Alaska -- or anywhere else in the U.S.
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Volvo has been suspicious of Volkswagen's TDI diesel engine for years

Volvo wanted to sell diesels in the United States, but it couldn't match the TDI in terms of fuel economy, emissions, and performance.
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Mercedes-Benz could use rainwater to improve your car’s traction on snow

Mercedes-Benz's system collects water as it drips down the rear window, and sprays it onto the tires to melt snow and ice.
2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition

Ford’s limited-edition GT pays homage to its Le Mans heritage

The Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition will exclusively be available during the 2017 model year.
Mitsubishi Ground Tourer Concept

Mitsubishi is already looking forward to this fall's Paris Auto Show

Billed as an upscale off-roader, the Mitsubishi Grand Tourer concept is powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
Lamborghini Centenario

How Seattle is shaping the future of Lamborghini's performance cars

A new Lamborghini research center in Seattle, Washington will make breakthroughs in carbon fiber technology that will benefit future Lamborghini models.
Lamborghini Miura Homage Edition

Lamborghini's Aventador looks sharp with a retro-inspired paint job

The Lamborghini Aventador Miura Homage Edition wears historic Miura colors, and its production run is limited to just 50 examples.
2015 Fiat 500e

Is Fiat-Chrysler CEO ready to embrace electric cars after all?

FCA boss Sergio Marchionne sees room for a high-end electric coupe built by Maserati, and for a small Fiat EV aimed largely at Europe.
Le Mans 2016

This year's Le Mans finish was worthy of an audience-grabbing blockbuster

Toyota seemed unbeatable, even with five minutes left in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but Porsche took first.
Toyota Prius Prime

Why you can’t order a Toyota Prius with a roof-mounted solar panel

Toyota is working hard to ensure the Prius' solar panel meets U.S. regulations in a timely manner.
Porsche 919 Hybrid

How tech helps Le Mans racers drive faster, last longer, and use less gas

Driving in a full 24 - hour race is taxing on the mind and car. Ever wonder how drivers get their racers ready for '24 Hours of Le Mans'? We've got a full rundown.
Lamborghini Museum Renovated

Che bello! Lamborghini's official museum gets a full makeover

Located about half an hour north of Bologna in Italy, the museum gives visitors a glimpse into Lamborghini's past, and a look at what the future holds.
MINI Clubman Scrambler concept

Should Mini build this off-road-ready Clubman?

Built to venture off the beaten path, the one-off Clubman Scrambler is the most rugged-looking Mini to date.
Volvo Concept 40.1

Volvo, Ford, win coveted connected car awards

Tu-Automotive recognized Volvo for covering all aspects of in-car tech, while Ford took first for its efforts to bring in-car tech to the masses.
Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli

Italy’s newest supercar packs 1,000 horses under the hood

With 1,000 horsepower, the Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli is billed as the most powerful street-legal car ever built in Italy.
Renault Twingo GT

Renault's rear-engined Twingo city car gets 110 horses of turbo power

Renault has announced a more powerful version of the rear-engined Twingo city car fitted with a turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
Mercedes-Benz E400 wagon

Mercedes’ 2017 E400 proves the station wagon isn’t dead yet

Mercedes-Benz's new E-Class wagon gets a much sleeker design than the outgoing model, a power V6, and standard all-wheel drive.
Subaru WRX STI Time Attack

How Subaru shattered the Isle of Man lap record with a WRX STI on steroids

The purpose-built Subaru WRX STI was driven by Mark Higgins, an experienced pilot who has been racing Subarus for years.
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Sorry, Tesla Model 3 buyers, but supercharging won’t be free for you

Tesla says it can't include free supercharging for Tesla Model 3 owners for cost reasons.
2016 detroit auto show 10 best cars roundup

The 10 hottest vehicles from this year’s Detroit Auto Show

We've singled out the top 10 car debuts from the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Automakers showed a little something for everyone, ranging from drool-inducing concepts to production-bound models brimming with tech features.
elon musk tesla

Tesla's Elon Musk: Apple missed an opportunity by not building a car sooner

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is surprised that it's taken Apple this long to build a car.
Tesla Model X

Tesla says the Model X's falcon wing doors are almost useful

Tesla explains that the Model X's futuristic falcon doors have been incredible difficult to fine-tune.
Bentley 6 3/4 engine

The end is near for Bentley's most historic engine

The next Bentley Mulsanne will use a 12-cylinder engine when it lands in about five years.
Hyundai RM16 N

Hyundai shows off its wild side with another mid-engined concept

Hyundai's RM16 concept uses a mid-mounted 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine that's fitted with an electric turbocharger.
Mercedes-Benz G350d

Get muddy in Mercedes-Benz's new entry-level G-Wagen

Powered by a turbodiesel engine, the Mercedes-Benz G350d can drive through nearly two feet of water.
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Stayin’ classy: Rolls-Royce doesn’t want to build a ‘monster truck’

Rolls' first-ever SUV will offer the magic carpet ride for which the company's cars are known.
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Here’s how Volkswagen plans to sell 1M electrified cars annually

Volkswagen is working on a modular platform for EVs, while Porsche and Audi are each designing long-range EVs that will hit the market in a few years.
Rimono EV

Would you drive this tiny, fabric-bodied electric car?

Halfway between a car and a motorcycle, the Rimono EV features a body made out of polyester cotton.
BMW M3 30 Years Edition

This limited-edition BMW M3 celebrates the nameplate’s 30th birthday

Just 500 examples of the commemorative M3 will be built, and it doesn't sound like BMW will offer the sedan on our shores.
Skoda Atero concept

This is what a 21st-century Skoda coupe would look like

Billed as merely a concept, the Atero was built by 26 Skoda apprentices over the course of 1,700 hours.
Renault Clio RS 275 teaser

Renault’s newest hot hatch gives German rivals something to worry about

The Renault Clio RS 16 concept borrows its 275-horsepower turbo four from the bigger Megane.
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That’s a Volvo? How the 40 Series concepts buck Sweden’s staid reputation

Volvo has introduced the modular platform that will underpin its next compact models. Part of the 40-series family, the compacts will offer advanced hybrid and electric drivetrains, a stylish design, and a long list of high-tech features.
Lamborghini Miura 50th

Lamborghini’s Miura celebrates its 50th birthday by roaring through the Alps

Lamborghini is celebrating the Miura's 50th birthday by re-creating the opening scene from The Italian Job -- sans destruction, of course.
France fuel shortage

Tensions rise as French gas stations run dry

The protest makes it difficult for motorists in France to fill up, and seven police officers were injured in clashes with protesters.
2016 Cadillac ELR

Cautionary tale: Cadillac's Volt-based ELR finally gets deep-sixed

Introduced in 2013, the Cadillac ELR was promising on paper, but it was a failure because it was far too expensive.
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Can Hyundai’s Genesis brand become a BMW alternative?

Genesis will launch five new models in the next few years, including an entry-level sedan called G70, two crossovers, and a coupe.
2017 Audi R8 Spyder

The sky’s the limit in Audi’s new V10-powered R8 Spyder

The Audi R8 Spyder gets a cloth soft top that retracts in 20 seconds at speeds of up to 130 mph, and a sonorous 5.2-liter V10 rated at 540 horsepower.