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Most dangerous A-roads targeted by new plan to cut 1,450 road casualties2018-10-16 06:23:41
Tristan Shale-Hester 2018-10-16 11:23 Safety chiefs say Government’s £100 million scheme will dramatically cut road d -
New 2019 BMW X7: flagship BMW SUV arrives to tackle the Range Rover2018-10-16 05:57:50
James Brodie 2018-10-16 23:00 BMW has topped-off its SUV line-up with the luxurious new BMW X7 using technology from the Rolls-Ro -
New 2018 Porsche Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo revealed2018-10-15 08:51:58
John McIlroy 2018-10-15 23:01 Porsche wheels out the driver-focused GTS version of its new Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo es -
Why select Volvo Selekt? (sponsored)2018-10-12 07:56:22
2018-10-16 12:09 Here's why you get ultimate peace of mind when you buy a Volvo Selekt Approved Used Car It can be dauntin -
Why buy used? (sponsored)2018-10-12 07:20:55
2018-10-16 12:03 A brand-new car is the default option for many people, but buying used can make sense, too. Here we spell out why. -
New Ford Mustang Bullitt review2018-10-12 07:14:48
Image 1 of 17 Image 1 of 17 15 Oct, 2018 (All day) Steve Sutcliffe The Bullitt Mustang takes Ford's sta -
"Peugeot is delivering the goods with confidence, but not an ounce of cockiness"2018-10-12 06:24:38
Mike Rutherford 2018-10-14 13:00 Peugeot has been making electric vehicles for decades without an ounce of cockiness, says Mike R -
New Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DiG-T Tekna review2018-10-12 05:24:18
Image 1 of 19 Image 1 of 19 12 Oct, 2018 10:45am Alex Ingram We drive the Nissan Qashqai with its new, m -
New 992 Porsche 911 GT3 spied on road for the first time2018-10-11 10:55:37
James Brodie 2018-10-11 15:56 New hardcore 911 variant will appear next year after 992-gen 911 makes debut at Los Angeles motor s -
Skoda Fabia vs Ford Fiesta vs Citroen C32018-10-11 07:20:09
2018-10-14 11:00 We put the new Skoda Fabia up against its supermini rivals from Ford and Citroen Superminis sell by the tr -
Citroen C4 to return with electric power2018-10-11 06:23:44
2018-10-13 10:00 Citroen’s new C4 electric car is set to rival VW’s new I.D but petrol and diesel power will be on offer too -
Skoda's baby SUV: little brother to Karoq and Kodiaq due by 20202018-10-11 04:22:00
Jonathan Burn 2018-10-12 08:00 Exclusive images preview the new baby crossover that will slot in below the Skoda Karoq and Kodiaq
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The Cars of the Paris Auto Show Reveal a Quirky, Urban, Electric Future2018-10-06 08:00:00
From Toyota's "self-charging hybrids" to Citroën's new runabout, Paris offers a glimpse of the automotive future in that parallel universe we -
Want to Drive Like a Pro Racer? Hope You Like Numbers2018-10-06 07:00:00
We hit the track to find out how much information goes into today’s race cars—and whether it could improve our skills through the turns. -
What Are Shorts and Why Does Elon Musk Hate Them?2018-10-06 07:00:00
Because their actions drive down the value of Tesla’s stock. -
Uber Writes an Equation to Help Cities Measure—and Manage—the Curb2018-10-06 07:00:00
In the age of ride-hailing and scooters, this strip of urban space is a hot commodity. Now cities have a way to measure just how hot. -
Tesla's Autopilot Report Makes Big Safety Claims With Little Context2018-10-04 18:57:48
Tesla's report finds drivers using Autopilot crash nearly seven times less often than the general population, but safety experts aren't convinced. -
When it Comes to Autonomous Cars, the Department of Transportation Says ‘Drivers’ Don’t Have to Be Human2018-10-04 18:43:59
And that’s really great news for the humans developing self-driving trucks. -
California Is Fighting the Trump Administration on Car Emissions2018-10-04 08:00:00
The state’s Air Resources Board passes new measures that reinforce its vehicle emissions rules—and maintain its collision course with the -
Zunum Aero’s Hybrid Plane Uses a Helicopter Engine Cut Fuel Use in Half2018-10-04 07:00:00
The Washington-based startup is using a modified helicopter engine to generate power, supplementing the batteries packed in its fuselage. -
Honda's Helping GM on Its Quest to Deliver Self-Driving Cars2018-10-03 13:41:11
The Japanese automaker will help develop a new design for a self-driving vehicle, and pitch in $2.75 billion. -
Tesla's Good Model 3 Numbers Prepare It for Harder Tasks Ahead2018-10-02 13:55:32
Tesla made a record 53,239 Model 3 electric sedans this past quarter—but it's the coming months that will really test the automaker as it aims -
New Self-Driving Truck Startup Ike Wants to Keep It Simple2018-10-02 09:00:00
The company, just out of stealth, is licensing its software stack from the automated delivery robot company Nuro. -
Now 5 Years Old, the Hyperloop Industry Keeps on Whooshing On2018-10-02 09:00:00
The oldest hyperloop company is five years old, and we still don't have hyperloop—but these loop dreamers aren't giving up.
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Senate panel wants Hyundai, Kia to testify on engine fire reports2018-10-17 14:16:30
The Republican chairman and the ranking Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee said they have asked top U.S. executives at Hyundai Motor Co. and Ki
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Another top Tesla executive calls it quits, report says2018-10-17 12:09:16
Tesla's vice president of manufacturing, Gilbert Passin, has left the company, Business Insider reported, citing a source familiar with the situation -
Elon Musk will buy another $20 million in Tesla stock2018-10-17 11:53:59
Tesla CEO Elon Musk will purchase company stock worth $20 million in the next open trading session, the electric carmaker said in a filing. -
Why legalized pot is raising concerns about impaired driving2018-10-17 10:49:07
U.S. transportation safety officials are sounding the alarm on drug-impaired driving, calling for regulators to do more to tackle the problem as state -
After tearing down Tesla Model 3, analyst says profit potential huge, but 'this body is their single biggest problem'2018-10-17 08:55:54
The manufacturing analysts who spent 6,600 hours inside a warehouse north of Detroit picking apart a Model 3 have good news and bad news for Tesla. -
Tesla secures site for China Gigafactory2018-10-17 07:00:00
Tesla has signed an agreement with the Shanghai government for an 212-acre plot of land to build its first overseas Gigafactory. -
BMW X7 to start at $74,8952018-10-16 19:15:00
BMW is filling out its product lineup with the launch of its largest crossover to date. The new X7, available at U.S. dealerships in March starting at -
Luxury EV startup plans for AutoMobility LA debut2018-10-16 18:27:37
Rivian Automotive, an upstart electric vehicle maker headquartered in suburban Detroit, plans to introduce its first pair of electric, off-road vehicl -
Why Walmart is partnering with Advance Auto Parts2018-10-16 17:19:56
Walmart announced a partnership with Advance Auto Parts that will create an automotive specialty store on Walmart.com. The news comes one day after it -
Tesla, GM in line for EV boost under U.S. Senate bill2018-10-16 17:13:55
Tesla and GM, which have lobbied Congress to lift a cap on electric vehicles eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, could get their way for up to f -
Ohio dealer Rhett Ricart elected NADA's next vice chairman2018-10-16 17:07:43
The National Automobile Dealers Association has elected Ohio dealer Rhett Ricart as its next vice chairman, meaning Ricart is in line to become chairm -
What this former Ford exec will do at Pandora2018-10-16 16:07:55
One of Ford's top connected vehicles executives has been hired by Pandora to help the streaming music company form partnerships with the auto industr
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Ceres partners with Nissan to further develop fuel cell technology for EV applications2018-08-02 19:00:00
Ceres Power has entered into a new partnership with Nissan to further develop fuel cell technology for EV applications. -
rideOS raises $25m to advance self-driving cars rollout in Europe2018-08-02 19:00:00
rideOS, a technology platform designed to accelerate the roll-out of next-generation transportation fleets, has secured $25m in series B funding led b -
Daimler, Luxoft partner to co-develop tech platform to powers MBUX infotainment system2018-08-01 19:00:00
Luxoft and Daimler have partnered to develop the software platform that powers Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), an infotainment system installed -
FCA’s Magneti Marelli agrees to acquire SmartMeUp2018-08-01 19:00:00
Magneti Marelli, part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has signed an agreement to acquire French company SmartMeUp, which is focused on the develop -
BMW to build EUR1bn car manfacturing facility in Hungary2018-07-31 19:00:00
German automaker BMW is expanding its production network in Europe with a new facility to to be established near Debrecen, Hungary. -
Continental’s global AI research network continues expansion2018-07-30 19:00:00
German automotive supplier company Continental has signed membership agreement with AI research group at the University of California, Berkeley. -
Daimler to split business into three separate units2018-07-29 19:00:00
German luxury automaker Daimler is set to split its business into three legally separate entities, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler Truck and Daimler Mobility. -
Cepton to provide Koito miniaturized LiDAR solution for autonomous driving2018-07-29 19:00:00
3D LiDAR solutions supplier Cepton Technologies said that it supply its miniaturized LiDAR solution for autonomous driving to exterior automotive ligh -
2019 Ford F-150 Limited gets Raptor's 450-horsepower engine2018-07-26 19:00:00
Ford has upgraded the 2019 F-150 Limited with a high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. -
Range Rover gets even more sophisticated2018-07-26 19:00:00
Range Rover SUV has become sophisticated with the latest enhancements to its engine line-up and driver-assistance technology. -
Daimler, Baidu sign MoU to expand automated driving collaboration2018-07-25 19:00:00
German automaker Daimler and Chinese search engine giant Baidu have agreed to expand their partnership via joint automated driving and connectivity pr -
Faraday Future joins MOBI blockchain consortium2018-07-25 19:00:00
Electric vehicle-maker Faraday Future (FF) has joined MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, to explore blockchain and distributed ledger tech
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Volkswagen Previews Future Headlight, Taillight Tech2018-10-17 20:19:19
Audi has been working with laser lights for some time now, but this is just the tip of the iceberg for parent company Volkswagen Group. The autom -
Elon Musk to Resign as Tesla Chairman Now That Judge Has Approved SEC Settlement2018-10-17 18:40:34
Well, it’s official. Reuters reports that Judge Alison Nathan has approved the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s settlem -
Future BMW EVs Will Move Away From Radical Styling2018-10-17 17:40:08
The BMW i8 may not be the quickest car you can buy for $150,000, but driving one sure is a great way to get attention. Even though the hybrid coupe ha -
2019 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko/SC Lands With up to 1,000 HP2018-10-17 16:42:02
The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro’s face-lift has been controversial. The redesigned front end, especially on the SS version, has been hit or miss with -
The 755-HP Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s LT5 is Now Available as a Crate Engine2018-10-17 15:40:21
At first glance, the Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna shown here looks a little too tame for SEMA. It’s clearly been carefully restored and tastefully -
2018 Audi R8 Competition Package Increases Downforce2018-10-17 14:51:00
The R8 is already one of the most capable cars in the Audi lineup, but a new limited edition increases the supercar’s performance even furt -
2019 Nissan Titan Starts at $31,7852018-10-17 13:40:48
With its 2019 model year Titan pickup trucks now on sale, Nissan has officially announced pricing. The base model, the single-cab Titan S 4×2, n -
Next Mazda3 Teased Ahead of L.A. Debut2018-10-17 12:40:22
In a new teaser video, Mazda previewed what looks very much like the next-generation Mazda3. In a tweet, Mazda’s Japanese PR account confirmed t -
The 13 Quickest Compact Crossovers Under $40,0002018-10-17 04:00:30
Small crossovers are best known for offering a mix of value and utility in a manageable size. They’re less known for offering rousing accelerati -
BMW Exec Says 85 Percent of 2030 Lineup Will Still Use Internal Combustion2018-10-16 20:00:12
After dieselgate, Volkswagen Group has shifted its focus away from diesels toward electric vehicles. Porsche went so far as to drop diesels across its -
2019 Ford Ranger Will Offer a Ton of Accessories2018-10-15 19:00:46
Since August, buyers have been able to go online and configure their own 2019 Ford Ranger before it heads to dealerships early next year. Now, leaked -
2019 Porsche Panamera GTS and Sport Turismo Debut with 453 HP2018-10-15 18:01:30
Porsche rolled out two more Panamera models—the Panamera GTS and GTS Sport Turismo that slot between the Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo var
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Mazda names new Europe R&D chief2018-10-16 13:01:00
Hajime Seikaku became the new vice president of Mazda's European Research & Development Centre on 1 October. -
Mitsubishi Motors starts Chinese engine production and expands R&D2018-10-16 12:08:00
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced "two major milestones" in the expansion of its China joint venture business. -
Mitsubishi China JV starts all-electric SUV output2018-10-16 11:43:00
Mitsubishi Motors' local joint venture has started production of the new full EV variant of the Eupheme SUV in China. A PHEV version was launched ear -
Ford selects Wind River OTA update tech2018-10-16 11:00:00
Wind River, a company delivering IoT software for safety-critical domains including automotive, has announced that Ford Motor Company is using Wind Ri -
Silicon Mobility completes Series B funding2018-10-16 10:55:00
Silicon Mobility, a full stack semiconductor technology player powering control solutions for smarter mobility, has announced the completion of its US -
Ford launches new mid-size SUV in China2018-10-16 09:18:00
Ford China has launched its new Territory mid-size sport utility vehicle. -
VW Group China 9M 2018 sales up 5%2018-10-16 07:46:00
Volkswagen Group China has announced the deliveries for the first nine months of 2018: with its Chinese joint venture partners, SAIC Volkswagen and FA -
Porsche slashes almost EUR1bn off profit forecast after Audi fined EUR800m2018-10-16 07:38:00
Porsche SE said the EUR800m fine imposed by German authorities on Volkswagen Group premium brand Audi would have a "negative impact" on its earnings -
Ford names new NA manufacturing chief, chief customer experience officer2018-10-16 07:27:00
Ford has a named a new head of North American manufacturing operations and a member of the founding Ford family as chief customer experience offi -
Audi fined EUR800m in Germany over 'dieselgate'2018-10-16 07:14:00
'Dieselgate' has cost Audi an EUR800m fine in Germany related to its V6 and V8 engines. -
Malaysia sales plunge 24% in September2018-10-16 05:29:00
The Malaysian new vehicle market plunged by 24% to 31,241 units in September from already depressed year earlier sales of 40,956 units, according to t -
Indonesia sales rise 6% in September2018-10-16 05:22:00
New vehicle sales in Indonesia continued to grow in September, by 6.2% to 93,103 units from 87,696 units in the same month of last year, according to
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German prosecutors fine Audi $927M over diesel scandal2018-10-16 14:00:00
German prosecutors served Audi a $927 million fine for violating diesel emission regulations in Europe. Specifically, the fine pertains to 6- and 8-cy -
Vanderhall opens the doors on its 2019 Carmel 3-wheeler2018-10-16 13:00:00
Vanderhall has a new three wheeler. The growing family of trikes now adds a model called the Carmel, and this one has a trick feature that could be qu -
4 features the 2019 Audi A8 won't get, at least for now2018-10-16 11:45:00
The creamy-smooth 2019 Audi A8 full-size luxury sedan goes on sale in November in the U.S., but several slices of its very elaborate technical pie wil -
2019 Audi A8 first drive review: technology enabling luxury2018-10-16 11:30:00
I’m hustling through the Spanish countryside getting a back massage, attacking roundabouts with gusto in a car that can sprint from 0-60 mph in -
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's settlement with SEC approved by judge2018-10-16 11:27:00
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk's settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission has cleared its final hurdle. The settlement has been approved b -
2019 Porsche Panamera GTS, 2020 BMW Alpina B7, Mercedes-AMG One: Today's Car News2018-10-16 11:00:00
Porsche's second-generation Panamera has just received the GTS treatment. With a starting price of $129,350, it's the cheapest way to get into a V-8 -
Jay Leno inspects a trio of 1980s-era Toyota Land Cruisers2018-10-16 10:00:00
Classic and vintage SUVs are big business right now. That's because these well-aged machines have timeless style, the ability to go anywhere and brin -
Meet the world's fastest SUV: Hennessey HPE1200 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk runs quarter-mile in 9.66 seconds2018-10-16 09:00:00
Hennessey Performance Engineering is always working on the next best thing. And by next best thing, we mean the next fastest car or SUV. Case in point -
2019 Acura NSX GT3 made faster with new bodywork2018-10-16 08:00:00
Acura's sinister NSX GT3 race car has come in for some updates and is now even faster and better handling than before. The NSX GT3, as the name sugge -
Borgward's Chinese backer seeks new investors to support brand's expansion2018-10-16 07:00:00
Chinese automaker Foton announced a week ago that it will sell a 67-percent stake in Borgward to attract new investors and help the revived German aut -
Mercedes-AMG One hypercar delayed until 20202018-10-16 06:00:00
The launch of Mercedes-AMG's One hypercar has been pushed back to mid-to-late 2020. That's the word of AMG boss Tobias Moers who spoke recently with -
2020 BMW Alpina B7 spy shots2018-10-16 02:00:00
BMW's about to give its 7-Series a mid-cycle update, and by the time the car reaches showrooms late next year the folks at Alpina will have their own
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