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DeLorean DMC-12

Great Scott! Production of the iconic DeLorean will kick off again in 2017

DeLorean production is scheduled to kick off in 2017, and pricing will start at about $100,000.
Land Rover Range Rover road trip

Would you pay $142,000 for a three-week world trip in a Range Rover?

For over $140,000 per person, globetrotters can visit eight countries on five continents in just three weeks behind the wheel of a Land Rover Range Rover.
Kia A1A Optima comes to SEMA 2015

Kia blames the lack of convertibles in its lineup on China's spectacular air pollution

A convertible is off the table, but Kia will get its own version of Hyundai's first-ever pickup truck.
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The iconic Jeep Wrangler might follow in the Willys’ footsteps and enlist in the army

Hendrick's prototype started life as a diesel-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, a model that's not sold on our shores.
2016 Nissan Micra Cup Limited Edition

Designed for Canada, Nissan’s limited-edition Micra Cup is a race car in appearance only

The limited-edition Nissan Micra Cup is inspired by the track-ready econobox, but it eschews most of the performance-focused upgrades.
2015 ford mustang gt interactive track video pictures

So long: Ford will leave the Japanese and the Indonesian market by year’s end

Ford will leave the Japanese and Indonesian markets, and blames the decision on slow sales and microscopic profit margins.
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Dive deep into Volvo’s diverse, 90-year long history in the company’s official museum

Located on the outskirts of Gothenburg, Sweden, Volvo's official museum takes visitors through nearly nine decades of history including the company's first car, the stylish 1800, the iconic 240, and one-of-a-kind prototypes.
Renault Captur

Renault recalls 15,800 cars over emissions glitch, stresses it doesn’t use a defeat device

In the face of a recall, Renault stresses none of its cars are equipped with a defeat device.
Subaru STI concepts

Subaru’s performance push begins with STI-tuned variants of the Levorg and the XV

Subaru's next concepts reveal that STI's transformation into a full-fledged, performance-oriented sub-brand is under way.
Subaru Levorg BTCC rendering

Subaru tackles the British Touring Car Championship with a hot-rodded Levorg wagon

The Subaru Levorg will need to make over 300 horsepower in order to compete in the British Touring Car Championship.
2016 Cadillac CT6

Cadillac’s eco-friendly CT6 plug-in hybrid will wear a ‘made in China’ label

The controversial decision to base production of the vehicle in China was made because Cadillac expects that China will be the plug-in CT6's biggest market.
2016 MINI JCW Convertible

Mini introduces the fastest and most powerful Convertible it has ever built

The Mini John Cooper Works Convertible reaches 60 mph from a stop in 5.9 seconds when it's ordered with the optional automatic transmission.
BMW M4 with Competition Package

A Competition Package gives the M3 more power and improved handling

Equipped with the Competition Package, the BMW M3 can reach 60 mph from a stop in 3.8 seconds.
2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4MATIC

Mercedes-AMG will expand its lineup by absorbing midlevel AMG Sport models

The C450 AMG Sport will consequently be renamed Mercedes-AMG C43.
2015 Renault Talisman

French investigators raid Renault’s HQ but find no evidence of a diesel defeat device

Renault stresses it has never built a car with a defeat device in its nearly 120-year history.
ISIS remote-controlled car bomb

ISIS is testing a deadly remote-controlled car bomb that fools infrared sensors

ISIS' remote-controlled car bomb can be used in countries where recruiting suicide bombers is difficult.
Nissan IDS Concept

Unlike Tesla, Nissan doesn't think fully autonomous cars will be ready before 2020

Nissan is investing in autonomous-car technology, and it's committed to launching 10 self-driving models by 2020.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

Jeep confirms it will stuff the supercharged Hellcat V8 in the Grand Cherokee next year

Jeep has also confirmed the next Wrangler will spawn a pickup truck before the decade.
2017 Lincoln Continental

The monumentally important 2017 Continental announces a new beginning

Lincoln's Continental flagship features an eye-catching look, an upscale cabin designed with a focus on luxury, and an available 400-hp V6 engine.
Caterham Seven 620S

The driver-focused 620S is Caterham’s best argument against self-driving cars

The Caterham 620S comes with basic creature comforts such as a heater, a full windshield, and a softer suspension that won't rattle your spine.
2017 Kia Niro teaser

Kia's new Niro promises to offer Prius-fighting hybrid tech in a crossover package

The Kia Niro will be available with a hybrid and with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
Kia Forte Koup Mud Bogger

Sing “Sweet Home Alabama” in Kia’s South-inspired Forte Koup Mud Bogger concept

The Kia Forte Koup Mud Bogger is an off-roader inspired by the American South that gains a lift kit, a roll cage and bucket seats for the front passengers.
2017 Infiniti Q60

Can the 400-hp Infiniti Q60 lure buyers away from BMW and Mercedes-Benz showrooms?

Aimed at the BMW 4 Series, the Infiniti Q60 is available with a twin-turbocharged V6 that delivers 400 hp in its most powerful configuration.
2016 Buick Avista Concept

The turbocharged, rear-wheel drive Avista concept is unlike any Buick you’ve seen before

The eye-catching Buick Avista concept boasts a twin-turbocharged V6 engine that sends 400 hp to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabrio Edition 130

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 130 years of building cars with a limited-edition S63 Cabrio

Called Edition 130, the limited-edition Mercedes-AMG S63, gains a specific silver paint job, 20-inch alloys, and two-tone red and black leather upholstery.
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active

Tread lightly in Volkswagen’s rugged-yet-efficient Tiguan GTE Active concept

Based on the new second-gen Volkswagen Tiguan, the concept can drive on electricity alone for up to 20 miles thanks to a 221-hp plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch

Chevrolet’s Cruze Hatch blends practicality and style in Detroit

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch boasts a 153-horsepower turbo four and up to 42 cubic feet of trunk space with the rear seats folded flat.
Experimental self-driving Nissan Leaf

Renault-Nissan promises to bring autonomous vehicles to the masses by 2020

Renaut-Nissan's autonomous technology will be offered in affordable, mass-market vehicles, and it will be rolled out in stages.
Callaway Chevrolet Camaro Supercharged

Callaway’s tuned Chevrolet Camaro SS gets over 600 supercharged ponies

Callaway's supercharger kit allegedly bumps the Chevrolet Camaro SS' power output from 455 to over 600 horsepower without sacrificing reliability.
Hyundai Ioniq

Can Hyundai's Ioniq hatchback hypermile ahead of the Chevrolet Volt and the Toyota Prius?

The South Korean-spec Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid returns up to 53 mpg in a mixed cycle.
BMW 520d emblem

Good news, torque fans: BMW won't let the Dieselgate scandal prevent it from selling diesels in the U.S.

BMW points out that one out of every three X cars it sells in the U.S. is powered by a turbodiesel mill.

BMW’s newest concept is door-less, top-less, and autonomous so you can enjoy the view

BMW's newest concept boasts a gesture-controlled infotainment system and it's capable of driving itself so that the passengers can enjoy the view.
BMW i8 Mirrorless concept

BMW wants to replace mirrors with cameras … will the government allow the change?

BMW's i8-based show car uses a system comprised of three cameras that send digitally-stitched footage to a screen mounted in lieu of the rear-view mirror.
Rolls-Royce aluminum architecture mule

A new aluminum platform will help the Rolls-Royces of tomorrow shed weight

Called the Architecture of Pure Luxury, this modular aluminum platform will underpin Rolls-Royce's first-ever SUV.
Volvo Microsoft Band 2

Microsoft's remote voice control technology lets Volvo owners talk to their car

Volvo drivers who have a Microsoft Band 2 can remotely lock the doors, turn on the heater, and send navigation directions to the infotainment system.
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class leak

All-new 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class revealed ahead of schedule by leaked images

Built on a new platform, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class blends a modern design with a comfort-focused cabin that's as luxurious as it is high-tech.
Bosch Concept CES 2016

Bosch’s next-gen touchscreen uses haptic feedback to generate the feel of real buttons

Bosch is also developing a wrong-way detection technology that will launch this year, a fully autonomous car, and a self-parking function.
car industry resolutions for 2016 vw

5 resolutions car companies should make for 2016 (listen up, VW)

We think automakers should follow our example and make new year's resolutions, so we’ve taken the liberty of offering a few suggestions of how they can improve their image, the environment, and their products.