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Mercedes-AMG GT sedan

Mercedes-AMG charges into Panamera territory with a four-door GT fastback

Previewed by a concept last year, Mercedes-AMG's family-friendly GT could pack a powerful gasoline-electric surprise.
2019 Audi A7 Review

2019 Audi A7 first drive review

Audi made the second-generation A7 sharper, faster, and smarter, but what does it all mean when you're sitting behind the steering wheel? Read our first drive impressions to find out how numbers translate into real life.
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How Kia went from peddling econoboxes to challenging BMW

Kia's transformation has been surprising, to say the least. Here's how the company went from making pallid economy cars to challenging BMW.
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How Lamborghini brought the Urus to life with VR, robots, and even biology

The Lamborghini Urus isn't just another SUV -- it's the most important model the small Italian firm has ever introduced.
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As self-driving cars evolve, so will your car stereo. Here’s how

It may not be immediately obvious, but the advent of electrification and autonomous technology will change how you listen to music in your car.
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The history of self-driving cars

Once little more than a Hollywood-like dream, self-driving cars became a reality during the 2010s thanks largely to research carried out by tech companies.
Bentley Continental GT Rolf Frech

Bentley’s R&D boss talks Continental GT, and how to unite tech and luxury

We sit down with Rolf Frech, the head of Bentley's R&D department, to learn about how the brand is adopting new technology while staying true to its values.
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Here’s how Bosch teaches cars to see using artificial intelligence

Bosch's R&D department uses artificial intelligence to help cars see their environment. Here's how AI by Bosch lets them drive themselves.
Synthetic fuel

Synthetic fuel could pave the way for carbon-neutral cars

Bosch's proposed synthetic fuel would be made by combining hydrogen extracted from water and carbon sourced from factories or from the air.
2017 Bentley Bentayga review

2017 Bentley Bentayga review

Luxury has never come in this shape and size before. In our 2017 Bentley Bentayga review we take a look at Bentley's first off-roader.
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The secret behind the tiny flag in Volvo’s new XC60, and 3 more quirks

Volvo left no stone unturned when it developed the brand-new 2018 XC60. Here are four interesting facts we learned while driving.
2017 Easter Jeep Safari

While you were looking for Easter eggs, Jeep owners were defying gravity in Moab

Rigs who participate in the Easter Jeep Safari need to be ready to tackle some of the most unforgiving terrain the Utah desert has to offer.
Hennessey The Exorcist

Can Hennessey’s 1,000-hp Exorcist Camaro send Dodge’s Demon back to hell?

American tuner Hennessey is upping the ante in the muscle car segment with a 1,000-horsepower Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
Mini Countryman

Mini’s new Countryman offers a sharp design and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain

Bigger than the outgoing model, the new Countryman gets a sharp design and it's available with Mini's first plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
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How Land Rover built the first ‘digital’ Discovery without going soft

The all-new Land Rover Discovery is sleeker than before, lighter, and more capable off-road. We sit down with the engineer in charge of developing Land Rover's newest SUV to find out why it earns the nickname "the digital Discovery."
Volkswagen Car Towers

Visiting Volkswagen’s breathtaking car towers should be on your bucket list

Volkswagen's car towers in Wolfsburg, Germany, are among the most impressive car-related buildings in the world. Join Digital Trends as we take a tour of the towers to find out how they work.
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Uber rolls out its first self-driving cars along commuter routes in Pittsburgh

Rides in self-driving Uber cars will initially be free in order to encourage users to participate
Karma Revero

Should Tesla worry about the reincarnated Karma hybrid?

The Karma Revero is an updated version of the short-lived Fisker Karma. It boasts a plug-in hybrid drivetrain with 50 miles of all-electric range.
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For tomorrow’s cars, going driverless is just the beginning

Yes, your next car will drive itself. But it will also run on electricity or hydrogen, talk to the cars around it, and maybe you won’t actually own it at all.
Kyburz eRod

Hit the track (or street) in the Kyburz eRod electric roadster

Kyburz offers three variants of the eRod, and all of them are street-legal -- at least in Switzerland.
Lamborghini Italian Tour 2016

Lamborghini’s Italian Tour is the ultimate weekend getaway for car and food lovers alike

The Lamborghini Italian Tour is a three-day road rally with a focus on experiencing the best cars, food, and scenery that Italy has to offer. Digital Trends drove a Huracán in the first wave of this year's Tour.
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11 radiators. 16 cylinders. 1,500 horses. How Bugatti built the monstrous Chiron

Developing a 1,500-hp car is a Herculean task -- just ask Bugatti. The company's engineering boss sat down with Digital Trends to shed insight into what went on behind the scenes.
Audi SQ7 TDI

The electric turbo goes from concept to reality under the hood of Audi’s new SQ7 TDI

With 435 horsepower and 663 lb-ft. of torque, the Audi SQ7 is faster than a fighter jet from zero to 60 mph.
Alpine Vision

The sexy, retro-inspired Vision concept previews Alpine’s Porsche fighter

Alpine's first road car in decades will land later this year with a mid-mounted turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
2017 Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln steps up its game with the faster and more luxurious 2017 MKZ

The 2017 Lincoln MKZ benefits from a brand new look inspired by the Continental concept, a more ergonomic cabin, and an available 400-hp 3.0-liter V6.
Volvo Concept 26

Volvo reinvents the cabin to give self-driving commuters more time

Volvo has introduced a design study called Concept 26 that previews what the cabin of tomorrow looks like.
Fiat 124 Spyder

Fiat’s Miata-based 2017 124 Spider blends Italian bravado with Japanese genes

Based on the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the 21st century Fiat 124 Spider will eventually spawn a 240-hp Abarth-badged roadster.

How Lamborghini became the first official CO2-neutral Italian car maker

Lamborghini has just become the first Italian car company in the world to obtain the coveted CO2-neutral certification from DNV GL, and it earned it without resorting to gas-electric hybrid drivetrains or downsized turbocharged engines.
SSC Tuatara

The fastest cars in the world

From the SSC Tuatara to the McLaren F1, the fastest cars in the world are so extreme that there are only a handful of race tracks (or roads) to test them on.
2018 Toyota Prius

The best hybrid cars

Toyota democratized the hybrid car when it launched the Prius in 1997, and the original is still the best.
How to change spark plugs

How to change spark plugs

Learning how to change spark plugs is a rite of passage among gearheads, and it's not as daunting as it sounds. Here, we've put together a step-by-step guide to removing and replacing plugs, one that will help you keep your car in tip-top shape while saving you unnecessary expenditures.

What to pack in a car emergency kit

Breaking down is never fun, but packing an emergency kit can make the whole ordeal less inconvenient. Here are items you should take on your next road trip.
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What is Apple CarPlay?

CarPlay overrides your car's stock infotainment system and is compatible with a vast majority of recent iPhones. It's also available in most late-model cars.
Elon Musk talks to the press as he arrives to to have a look at the construction site of the new Tesla Gigafactory near Berlin.

With Tesla bleeding money, Elon Musk initiates hardcore spending review

After posting a sizable $700 million loss in the first quarter of 2019, Tesla announced it will review every expense no matter how big or small to keep spending in check. Company CEO Elon Musk will personally approve every 10th expense page. The company's stock briefly dropped below the $200 mark after the news broke.
Audi ActiveSphere concept car in a mountainous setting with a bike on the rear rack.

Audi ActiveSphere concept is part luxury sedan, part pickup truck

Audi's ActiveSphere concept is an electric, fastback-like sedan that turns into a pickup truck. It also offers innovative mixed-reality headsets.
2024 Polestar 2

2024 Polestar 2 gets a major overhaul for the 2024 model year

The 2024 Polestar 2 gains a long list of updates including a new rear-wheel-drive model, more equipment, and increased range.
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CES 2023-bound Ram Revolution concept previews electric pickup

The electric Ram Revolution concept will make its debut at CES 2023 to preview an electric pickup truck tentatively due out in 2024.
Volkwagen's ID. Buzz drives down the road.

2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz first drive review: The iconic hippie hauler goes electric

The 2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an electric van that channels the spirit of the classic air-cooled models. It's anything but retro, though.