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Skoda Kamiq SUV sketches released ahead of Beijing debut2018-04-18 12:32:16
John McIlroy 2018-04-18 17:30 China-only Skoda Kamiq SUV seen for the first time ahead of its debut at the Beijing Motor Show -
New Ford EcoSport ST-Line 2018 review2018-04-18 08:11:39
Image 1 of 18 Image 1 of 18 18 Apr, 2018 1:30pm Sean Carson Does the addition of ST-Line trim and a more p -
Next generation BMW iDrive car infotainment technology revealed2018-04-18 07:37:03
Jonathan Burn 2018-04-18 12:35 New digital dials and gesture control features set to debut on new X5 SUV later this year -
OVO launches vehicle-to-grid charger for Nissan Leaf2018-04-18 07:36:33
Steve Fowler 2018-04-18 12:35 Smart OVO vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system could mean free charging for owners Energy supp -
Toyota Yaris GRMN vs Peugeot 208 GTi2018-04-18 07:21:45
2018-04-18 14:30 The limited edition Toyota Yaris GRMN has entered the hot hatch fray, but is it a match for the Peugeot 208 GTi? -
With Driver Power, there’s no hiding from the truth2018-04-18 05:09:00
Steve Fowler 2018-04-18 10:00 As our Driver Power survey enters its 16th year, Steve Fowler reflects on what it unearths about the -
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera name revealed for Vanquish replacement2018-04-17 11:30:00
James Brodie 2018-04-18 08:40 Next range-topping Aston Martin promises lightweight construction and takes on iconic DBS initials -
New BMW M2 Competition Pack unveiled to take on Audi TT RS2018-04-17 10:49:30
Richard Ingram 2018-04-18 00:01 New M2 Competition Pack gives BMW’s small coupé a 404bhp shot in arm as it battles TT -
New SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate special edition introduced2018-04-17 09:46:54
James Brodie 2018-04-17 14:46 New range-topping version of the affordable crossover arrives in the UK in limited numbers -
Volkswagen Amarok Aventura arrives for 2018 with 254bhp2018-04-17 08:07:14
James Brodie 2018-04-17 13:10 New range-topping Amarok gets a power boost, with the same engine heading to Highline models too -
New 2019 Ford Focus ST spied at the Nurburgring2018-04-17 07:22:17
James Brodie 2018-04-17 12:30 Ford is readying itself to muscle in on the hot hatch patch once more with the next Focus ST, which c -
New Mercedes A-Class 2018 review2018-04-17 06:13:38
Image 1 of 24 Image 1 of 24 17 Apr, 2018 11:00pm Richard Ingram The new Mercedes A-Class has arrived with
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Airstream's New Nest Camper is Cute and Practical2018-04-12 11:00:00
The compact, lightweight Nest breaks with the aluminum tradition in favor of fiberglass. -
Luminar's New Lidar Could Dominate the Self-Driving Car Market2018-04-12 08:00:00
The company run by a 23-year-old photonics genius is ramping up production as self-driving cars get closer to reality. -
Uber's New Game Plan: Rental Cars, Transit, and Jump Bikes2018-04-11 10:30:00
The company's bid for dominance now hinges on controlling every way you move. -
Raytheon's New Radar Could Help Bring Flying Cars to Our Cities2018-04-11 07:00:00
As drones and flying cars move into reality, we need radar systems better equipped for keeping an eye on everyone. -
Porsche's 919 Hybrid Evo Wallops F1's Fastest Cars2018-04-09 19:32:05
Ignoring the regulations that govern motorsports, the 919 Hybrid Evo beat F1 champ Lewis Hamilton's record time at Belgium's famed Spa Francorchamps -
Uber Acquires the Bike-Share Company Jump2018-04-09 09:30:00
The acquisition signals that Uber wants to be more than just taxi substitute. -
Fancy New Suspension Could Make Car Rides a Lot Smoother2018-04-09 07:00:00
It works sort of like noise-cancelling headphones, eliminating bumps with movement in the opposite direction. -
FlyNYON Helicopter Crash: Inside the Safety Issues of the Fatal Flight2018-04-08 12:54:54
I was a passenger onboard a companion flight on March 11. Locked to the downed craft, the victims didn't stand a chance. -
When Will Self-Driving Cars Be 'Ready'?2018-04-08 07:00:00
The vehicles will need updates—forever. -
New York’s L Train Shutdown Inspires Bizarre, Beautiful Transit2018-04-07 07:00:00
How a disastrous 15-month shutdown on one of the city's busier subway lines un-bottled its creativity. -
This Week in the Future of Cars: Working Through the Chaos2018-04-06 09:00:00
A Tesla wreck, an EPA rollback, and a city simulator -
As Shared Scooters Invade, San Francisco Decides Who Belongs Where2018-04-04 09:00:00
San Francisco is just the latest city dealing with a horde of new vehicles—from dockless bikes to electric scooters—and struggling to figu
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Wells Fargo nears $1 billion fine for auto loan, mortgage abuse2018-04-19 21:12:21
The settlement with federal regulators, led by the CFPB, is expected to cite Wells Fargo's practice of forcing auto insurance on some customers who t -
GM adds eBay CEO to board of directors2018-04-19 17:06:16
GM CEO Mary Barra said Devin Wenig will bring "significant expertise in technology, global operations and strategic planning" to the automaker's bo -
Tim Russi to leave Ally Financial2018-04-19 15:04:44
Tim Russi, the Ally Financial auto finance president who led many digital initiatives and helped expand the lender's dealership reach, is leaving the -
As GM mulls options, how does bankruptcy work in S.Korea?2018-04-19 12:40:53
GM's Korean unit has warned that it would file for bankruptcy if there isn't a restructuring deal by Friday, as the operation is running out of cash -
GM Korea, union fall short of deal before deadline2018-04-19 12:31:03
Wage talks between GM's South Korean unit and its labor union ended without an agreement on Thursday, a day before the deadline the company has set f -
Ousted Cadillac chief Johan de Nysschen: 'It's not personal, it's business'2018-04-19 11:58:13
Johan de Nysschen unapologetically challenged leadership and the Cadillac team, while drawing the ire of many U.S. dealers with his ambitious -- and c -
Daimler may buy tiny stake in Volvo, report says2018-04-19 10:24:21
Daimler is open to supplying Volvo with engines and could even take a small stake in the Swedish automaker, a German business magazine reported, raisi -
PSA fight to slash Opel factory costs intensifies2018-04-19 08:27:28
PSA's fight to cut production costs at Opel's German factories took on a national dimension with Chancellor Angela Merkel intervening to say she exp -
Infiniti sets ambitious plan to hike China output2018-04-19 07:14:38
Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand, looking to duck steep tariffs, aims to triple sales in the world's biggest auto market in five years by ramping up p -
NAFTA talks resume amid push for quick deal2018-04-19 06:34:20
The trio of ministers leading talks to retool NAFTA meet again in Washington beginning Thursday as they continue to push for a deal in principle withi -
Freudenberg mulls IPO for Vibracoustic unit2018-04-19 05:09:18
German technology group Freudenberg will decide in the fall on an initial public offering in 2019 of its automotive vibration control technology busin -
Ford claims pickup mileage crown with 30 mpg rating on diesel F-1502018-04-19 01:01:00
The first diesel F-150 will get 30 mpg highway, 22 mpg city and 25 mpg combined, according to EPA estimates, making it the most fuel-efficient full-si
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Chevrolet to debut next generation Silverado HD in 20192018-04-09 19:00:00
Chevrolet has announced that it will reveal three all-new Silverados in 18 months. -
PennDOT unveils multi-step action plan for highly automated vehicles2018-04-09 19:00:00
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has outlined policy action plan for increased safety oversight of highly automated vehicles. -
California proposes to allow passengers in autonomous vehicles2018-04-08 19:00:00
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a proposal, which would allow passenger carriers to provide free test rides in autonomous -
Groupe PSA creates business unit for dedicated electric vehicles2018-04-08 19:00:00
French automaker Groupe PSA has created a new Business Unit (BU) dedicated to electric vehicles, as a response to the challenges of the energy transit -
Volkswagen of America unveils full pricing of all-new 2019 Jetta2018-04-05 19:00:00
Volkswagen of America has announced full pricing of the all-new 2019 Jetta, which the company says raises the bar in the compact sedan class, with new -
Mahindra forms JV with Ideal Motors to assemble automotive vehicles in Sri Lanka2018-04-05 19:00:00
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Ideal Motors, a subsidiary of the Ideal Group, to assembly automot -
PSA to increase production at Luton plant despite Brexit uncertainties2018-04-04 19:00:00
Groupe PSA is investing in Luton facility in the UK to manufacture a new Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro by 2019. -
Tesla misses out Model 3 production targets2018-04-03 19:00:00
Electric car-maker Tesla Motors has missed its Model 3 targets for the first quarter of this year. -
G7 forms JV with GLP and NIO Capital on autonomous driving electric trucks2018-04-02 19:00:00
Chinese Internet of Things (IoT) technology company G7 has formed a joint venture (JV) with logistics company GLP and NIO Capital for the development -
Magna forms composite liftgate JV with Chinese automaker2018-04-02 19:00:00
Automotive parts supplier Magna International formed a joint venture (JV) in China to make composite liftgates for a global automaker’s crossove -
Mercedes-Benz plant Sindelfingen begins production of Compact SUV GLA2018-04-01 19:00:00
Mercedes-Benz has begun the production of new compact SUV GLA at its Sindelfingen plant in Germany. -
SF Motors introduces two new electric vehicles2018-04-01 19:00:00
SF Motors has introduced two new electric vehicles (EVs), the SF5 and SF7, with the first vehicle available for pre-order by the end of this year, and
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Going Long: Hyundai Kona Packs a Lot of Juice2018-03-28 12:45:59
It’s about a 225-mile drive around the Big Island of Hawaii on the main highway. Most of today’s fully electric cars simply can’t pa -
2019 Hyundai Tucson Updated: Fresh Face, No More Turbo2018-03-28 12:45:02
Hyundai is hard at work revamping its entire SUV lineup, having recently introduced the new subcompact Kona and a complete redesign of the mid-size Sa -
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Boasts a Big Battery – Official Photos and Info2018-03-28 12:44:40
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2019 Hyundai Tucson: Fresh Face, No More Turbo – Official Photos and Info2018-03-28 12:44:12
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2019 Acura RDX Crossover: Return of the Turbocharged Four and Torque Vectoring2018-03-28 12:35:42
The Honda/Acura empire routinely previews upcoming models with nearly-ready-for-prime-time concept cars, so there is little surprise to see that the s -
2019 Acura RDX Crossover: Return of the Turbocharged Four – Official Photos and Info2018-03-28 12:33:17
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Outdated and Outpaced: 2018 Subaru Legacy in Depth2018-03-28 11:26:59
Subaru is fortunate to be one of the small group of carmakers that enjoy a cultlike following. Unlike most of them, however, Subaru won that status wi -
Notholithocarpus densiflorus: Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept2018-03-28 10:30:49
Now that Volkswagen is playing in nearly every automotive segment in America, it’s only logical that the automaker would seriously consider fiel -
Volkswagen Tanoak Pickup Concept: It Could Happen! – Official Photos and Info2018-03-28 10:28:39
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2018 Subaru Legacy – In-Depth Review2018-03-28 10:26:44
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Altered Sedan: 2019 Nissan Altima Revealed!2018-03-28 09:45:09
Against a background of waning consumer interest in sedans, as well as dramatic redesigns of the top-selling Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, Nissan cou -
2019 Nissan Altima: New Engines and All-Wheel Drive – Official Photos and Info2018-03-28 09:40:11
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2018 Ford EcoSport First Drive: Launch Control2018-04-20 04:00:34
“Dearborn, we’ve got a problem here.” We imagine the 2018 Ford EcoSport’s marketing manager paraphrasing Apollo 13 astronaut J -
2018 BMW X5 Diesel First Test: Efficient Twist2018-04-20 04:00:27
The X5 was BMW’s first crossover, and it has since become one the automaker’s best-selling models. In its third generation, there’s -
Celebrity Drive: Tarek El Moussa of HGTV’s ‘Flip or Flop’2018-04-20 04:00:18
Quick Stats: Tarek El Moussa, HGTV’s Flip or Flop Daily Driver: 2014 GMC Sierra Denali (Tarek’s rating: 10 on a scale of 1 to 10) Other ca -
The X3 M May Be the First BMW SUV to Get a Competition Package2018-04-19 19:30:07
BMW has yet to officially confirm plans to add an X3 M to its lineup, but it’s almost definitely happening. Why else would this protot -
Ford to Offer 1.5-Liter That Can Run on Two Cylinders in U.S.2018-04-19 18:12:13
Ford will offer its new 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation technology in the U.S., reports Automotive News, speaking with Ford -
This Company will Sell You a Brand New 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 4292018-04-19 15:49:48
If you walk into a Ford dealer today, you can pick up a 2018 Mustang GT that makes 460 hp, hits 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and includes an optional m -
Mercedes-Maybach’s Vision of Ultimate Luxury Involves in-car…Tea?2018-04-19 14:15:32
Mercedes has big ambitions for its first Maybach SUV, if this new concept vehicle bound for the Beijing auto show is any indication. Ahead of the reve -
2017 BMW M2 Long-Term Update 6 Review: Grabbing Seventh Gear2018-04-19 13:25:32
This is will be the last update before the 2017 BMW M2’s long-term verdict. In the spirit of report card season, here’s a list of notes I& -
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is This Year’s Indy 500 Pace Car2018-04-19 13:00:56
After what felt like years of buildup, Chevrolet finally revealed the Corvette ZR1 in November of last year. With 755 hp on tap and an extre -
Hyundai Santa Cruz Pickup Still Two Years From Showrooms2018-04-19 12:00:27
Speed is not of the essence when it comes to the Hyundai Santa Cruz crossover pickup. The lifestyle truck will not go into production this year or nex -
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid First Test: Flagship Charting its Way2018-04-19 04:00:45
The Acura RLX probably isn’t the first, second, or third car that comes to mind when you think of midsize luxury sedans. How do you boost the re -
2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Officially Gets 30 MPG Highway2018-04-19 00:01:35
Earlier this year, Ford announced plans to introduce a diesel version of the redesigned F-150. The Blue Oval promised that the new 3.0-liter V-6
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BMW opens first UK Urban Store2018-04-20 12:06:00
BMW has opened its first UK Urban Store at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent.
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Groupe PSA cutting Opel jobs voluntarily2018-04-20 11:01:00
PSA is reportedly aiming for 3,700 staff cuts by 2020 in Germany as it looks to make Opel plants more efficient and turn Opel/Vauxhall's loss-making -
Nissan to launch three EVs and five ePower models in Japan by 20222018-04-20 09:13:00
Nissan plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-Power models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022, the company announced today. -
Magna opens new body and chassis plant in Mexico2018-04-20 08:37:00
Global supplier Magna has opened a new body and chassis manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. -
Infiniti to electrify and build five models in China2018-04-20 07:29:00
Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti said it would build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the QX50 SUV. The announcement c -
Hyundai Mobis to test semi-autonomous car in US2018-04-20 07:26:00
Hyundai Mobis says it will test a self-driving vehicle in the US this year, with the aim to mass-produce a semi-autonomous car in 2022. -
Turkey tax cut may boost sales 50% - ODD2018-04-20 06:23:00
Cutting tax levied on cars in Turkey could see penetration rates leap 50% claims the national distributor association, which is lobbying Ankara to int -
Indonesia sales slightly lower in March2018-04-20 05:53:00
New vehicle sales in Indonesia drifted lower in March, with deliveries to dealers declining by just under 1% to 101,674 units from 102,335 units in th -
Faurecia posts underlying Q1 sales growth of 9.3%2018-04-20 05:43:00
Faurecia has posted sales growth of 9.3% - versus last year, at constant currencies - in the first quarter and said that all regions significantly out -
Malaysia sales fall 7% in March2018-04-20 05:37:00
New vehicle sales in Malaysia fell by 6.9% to 49,985 units in March from 53,718 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the M -
GKN board steps down2018-04-19 11:35:00
GKN's board has stepped down following the controversial takeover by investor group Melrose Industries, which has reportedly been waved through by th -
Will Daimler supply engines to stakeholder Geely's Volvo?2018-04-19 11:29:00
Daimler is open to supplying Volvo with engines and could even take a small stake in the carmaker, Manager Magazin said, according to Reuters, suggest
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Porsche's Weissach package likely to expand to more models2018-04-20 13:00:00
The Weissach package from Porsche turns a good sports car into focused track machine, usually by reducing the weight or improving the aero, or both. T -
Jaguar Land Rover developing system that lets cars 'see' around corners2018-04-20 11:45:00
Thanks to modern communications and sensor technology, it will soon be possible for cars to know what's immediately around them even when the line of -
Cadillac XT6 spy shots, Maybach concept leaked, 911 GT3 RS 'Ring time: Today's Car News2018-04-20 11:00:00
Cadillac's three-row crossover SUV has finally been spotted. The Lincoln Aviator-rival is expected to go by the name XT6 and reach showrooms by the m -
Report: Porsche powertrain boss arrested in relation to diesel scandal2018-04-20 09:45:00
Jörg Kerner, who was promoted to the head of powertrains at Porsche in 2011, was arrested in relation to the Volkswagen Group's diesel scandal, -
2019 Corvette ZR1 is most powerful pace car in Indy 500 history2018-04-20 08:30:00
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been named the official pace car of the 2018 Indianapolis 500, and with 755 horsepower on tap it will be the faste -
2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets 6:56.4 Nürburgring lap time2018-04-20 07:45:00
It's a Porsche RS so you know it's going to be fast but we bet you'd have never guessed that the latest Porsche 911 GT3 RS could lap the Nürbu -
Mercedes-Maybach SUV concept leaked ahead of Beijing debut2018-04-20 06:25:00
The first photos of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept have surfaced ahead of next week's debut at the 2018 Beijing auto show. The p -
Could Volvo get its engines from Daimler?2018-04-20 05:00:00
Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler supplying engines to Volvo could be just one area of cooperation following the February deal that saw Li Shufu, t -
2020 Cadillac XT6 spy shots2018-04-20 02:00:00
It's been the subject of rumors since at least 2011 but Cadillac's long-awaited three-row crossover SUV has finally been spotted. Expected to go by -
Honey, I shrunk the platform: Ford Focus introduces new small car skeleton for automaker2018-04-19 21:55:00
The new Ford Focus doesn't only represent the next step for the compact car, it also opens a new chapter for Ford small cars. The 2020 Focus ushers i -
Custom Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol wants to be the best overlanding SUV2018-04-19 21:50:00
Off-roading draws a dedicated following that pursues a variety of enthusiast avenues. Nissan wants to capitalize on that love affair and plans to show -
Volvo trials car pickup and delivery service2018-04-19 15:14:00
Volvo wants to expand the number of luxury services it offers. The Swedish luxury brand recently completed its first trial of a car pickup and deliver
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