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Don’t want to visit a dealership? Buy a car online and have it delivered

Most companies offer an online buying program, though it's sometimes built at the dealer level. Many can deliver a vehicle right to your home or office.
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What to look for when buying a used car

The average price of a new car in the United States continues to rise, but you can buck this trend (and save a lot of money) by shopping used. From figuring out what you want to telling who you're buying it from, Digital Trends has compiled advice to help you buy a used car without getting ripped off.
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Apple’s car-building division reportedly focusing on autonomous driving

Apple's car-building division hopes to release a fully autonomous electric vehicle by 2025, according to a recent report.
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Rivian reportedly delays R1T deliveries amid supply chain and quality issues

Rivian has started delaying deliveries of the R1T Launch Edition to early 2022, according to forum and Reddit users.

The best GPS devices for your car

Love road trips but hate being tethered to your phone? These in-car GPS systems will allow you to navigate accurately and safely without burning through your data. Whether you're looking for the best aftermarket GPS available or one loaded with voice-controlled features, our list has it all.
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2022 BMW i4 first drive review: The real deal

BMW M's first electric sedan, the 2022 i4, is the real deal. It's quick, it handles well, and it's loaded with useful tech.
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2022 BMW iX first drive: Shifting paradigms

More than another EV, the iX is a rolling display of technology that shows how BMW envisions the future.
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Inside the lab teaching Volkswagen’s born-again Bus how to drive itself

Digital Trends takes a look at how Volkswagen and Argo A.I. are preparing to deploy autonomous shuttles in 2025.
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Volkswagen’s electric ID.Life concept car doubles as a gaming console

Volkswagen introduced a concept called ID.Life at the 2021 Munich auto show to preview an affordable electric crossover.
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Argo AI puts a high-tech spin on Volkswagen’s retro ID.Buzz van

Volkswagen will deploy an autonomous version of the electric ID.Buzz van powered by Argo AI's driverless technology.
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Audi GrandSphere concept shows how autonomy opens new design avenues

Audi unveiled a forward-thinking concept called GrandSphere that previews an autonomous luxury sedan.
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AWD vs. 4WD

Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are similar, but not identical, and the difference between the two configurations dictates how far off-road you can drive.
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Audi’s SkySphere electric roadster has shape-shifting superpowers

Audi unveiled a futuristic electric concept named SkySphere whose wheelbase can be adjusted at the push of a button.
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Stuck in the past? Here’s how to update your car with the latest tech features

You don't have to trade in your car to get more features. Here's how to update your car with the latest advances in automotive technology
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Set to debut in Frankfurt, the next Volkswagen Tiguan will be bigger and sharper

Sharper than the current model, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer three rows of seats thanks to ten additional inches of sheet metal.
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Here’s why BMW M believes going all-wheel drive is inevitable

BMW M will fit its most powerful cars with a rear-biased all-wheel drive system designed in-house.
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Peugeot-Citroen announces a huge model offensive, and plan to return to the U.S.

Peugeot's Push to Pass plan calls for the launch of 34 new models, the implementation of an over-the-air updating system, and a return to the U.S.
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What is Android Auto?

Millions of drivers use Android Auto, either because they find their car's infotainment system confusing or because they want a more smartphone-like interface. 
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Want to join the Android Army? Here are all the cars with Android Auto

Android Auto is an excellent alternative to your car's infotainment system. It's normally easier to use because it offers a familiar, smartphone-like interface.
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This startup wants to build an Ikea-style SUV Elon Musk can drive on Mars

German start-up Partisan Motors hopes to sell Elon Musk and his intrepid group of early Mars settles a basic, angular SUV named One to explore the red planet in.
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Mercedes-AMG shifting gears with a variety of hybrids and EVs on their way

Mercedes-AMG will reinvent its range in the 2020s by placing a major focus on electrification.
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FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD: Drivetrain layouts and what they mean

Every car regardless of price, performance, and body style is either front-, rear-, or all-/four-wheel drive. Each layout comes with a set of pros and cons.

The best cars for camping

For a successful camping trip, you’ll need a tent, s’mores, some quality humans to share them with, and a good car. We list the best vehicles to take camping.
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The best aftermarket car speakers

Upgrading the stereo with new speakers is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your car. Here are the best aftermarket car speakers you can buy.
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The best camper vans

Driving a camper means you'll never have to pitch a tent or look for a hotel room ever again. We've put together a list of the best ones available in 2020.
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The best BMWs of all time

From the 507 roadster to the first-generation M3, these are the cars that cemented BMW's enviable reputation as the purveyor of the ultimate driving machine.
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BMW i4 brings the ultimate driving machine into EV territory

It offers up to 530 horsepower, 300 miles of range, and a new infotainment system.
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2020 Tesla Model S vs. 2020 Tesla Model 3

Tesla's two sedans, the Model S and the Model 3, are high-tech and electric, but they're completely different cars. Here's how they stack up against each other.
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2021 Tesla Cybertruck vs. 2021 Rivian R1T

Electric pickups are coming, and Tesla and Rivian are leading the charge. The Cybertruck and the R1T are both electric, but they're very different in many ways.
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Manual vs. automatic transmission

The main types of transmissions are automatic and manual. We're looking at the differences and the similarities between them to help you choose what's best.
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How to jump your car

Jump-starting a car is an easy, three-minute process if you have the right tools and take basic precautions. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you on your way.
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How to fix squeaky brakes

Few noises are worse than the high-pitched metallic grind of squeaky brakes. Our guide walks you through the process of eliminating the noise once and for all.
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How to drive stick in a manual transmission car

Most new cars are not available with a stick shift, but that doesn't mean learning to drive one is useless. Many older cars have three pedals, for example.
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Honda HR-V vs. Honda CR-V

While Honda's HR-V and CR-V crossovers overlap in some areas, they're completely different cars aimed at different sets of buyers. Here is how they compare.
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Every upcoming electric car

Nearly every car company will release at least one electric model during the early 2020s. Here's a comprehensive list of the 50-plus models in the pipeline.
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The difference between diesel- and gasoline-powered cars

Although gas- and diesel-powered engines both burn fuel, the way they operate is fundamentally different. There are several major differences between the two.

Who made my car? A comprehensive guide to today’s car conglomerates

Who owns the world's biggest car brands? The answer isn't always straight-forward; the industry is a latticework of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
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2020 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2020 Ford Mustang

Few cars are as iconic as the Ford Mustang -- except maybe its closest rival, the Chevrolet Camaro. We're putting them side by side to see how they stack up.