Leak gives an early sneak peek at Mercedes-AMG’s pocket rocket CLA45
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 was leaked on Mercedes' own German website. A photo of the rear of the sporty four-door appears in an online configurator for the lower-level AMG CLA35 model. Mercedes-AMG is expected to extract more than 400 hp from the CLA45, which is scheduled to debut later this year.
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat prepares to do battle with Ford’s Shelby GT500
The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat will get some updates, including a new hood design, but this hellacious muscle car faces new competition in the form of Ford's upcoming Shelby GT500 Mustang. We've got the makings of an epic battle here, but will Mopar or Ford come out on top in the end?
The upcoming BMW M8 is dripping with new performance-focused tech
The BMW M8 will likely be the most luxurious BMW M performance model ever, and one of the most complex. Drivers will be able to adjust the feel of the brakes, and rejigger digital displays to minimize distraction. The BMW M8 will be available in coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe guises.
This 600-horsepower 2019 Shelby GT-S Mustang is the ultimate rental car
Shelby American developed this GT-S Mustang for the Sixt rental car company. Shelby has a long history of building high-performance Mustang rental cars for Hertz, but this is the first time it's worked with another company. The Sixt Mustang rental cars will be available in certain regions this summer.
Chinese automaker Zotye wants to start selling cars in the U.S. within two years
China's Zotye Automobile is aiming to launch its T600 small crossover in the United States in late 2020 or early 2021. The T600 could be the first Chinese-branded passenger car sold in the U.S. Other Chinese automakers are also eyeing the U.S. market, but Zotye is already signing up dealers.
2019 Ford F-150 RTR gets a light dose of off-road, style upgrades
Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR Vehicles is turning its attention to the 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck. RTR gave Ford's bestseller new suspension components and tires, as well as more extroverted exterior styling. The Ford F-150 already gets plenty of attention from tuners like Roush, Shelby, and Hennessey.
This vintage Ford Bronco off-roader has a modern electric powertrain
Zero Labs took a classic Ford Bronco and replaced its gasoline engine with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. So you get the style and off-road capability of a Bronco, but with zero emissions. Zero Labs hasn't disclosed a price or on-sale date for the electric Ford Bronco.
New Hyundai digital key app lets drivers replace car keys with a smartphone
Hyundai is working to make key fobs a thing of the past. It is launching a smartphone app that allows owners to unlock their car doors and start the engine. This digital key will be available this fall on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan. Hyundai says the app will be useful for car sharing and in-car delivery.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe gets a tech upgrade, keeps quirky styling
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe debuts at the 2019 New York Auto Show with an upgraded infotainment system that incorporates Mercedes' digital assistant. The SUV launches later this year with turbocharged four-cylinder power. Mercedes-Benz will also roll out an updated GLC around the same time.
Kia’s HabaNiro concept is an autonomous electric car that knows when you’re sad
Debuting at the 2019 New York Auto Show, the Kia HabaNiro concept is supposed to preview the future of the everyday car. That future will include artificial intelligence tech that can read the driver's emotions, according to Kia. The HabaNiro's electric powertrain also provides 300 miles of range, Kia says.