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Used Volkswagen Scirocco review2018-07-18 11:34:21
Image 1 of 6 Image 1 of 6 18 Jul, 2018 4:45pm Richard Dredge A full used buyer’s guide on the Volksw -
DS X E-Tense concept review2018-07-18 10:58:14
Image 1 of 20 Image 1 of 20 18 Jul, 2018 4:00pm James Batchelor We get behind the wheel of the DS X E-Tens -
New Maserati Levante 2018 review2018-07-18 07:22:10
Image 1 of 18 Image 1 of 18 18 Jul, 2018 12:45pm Alex Ingram The Maserati Levante is a well-rounded perfor -
Volkswagen Golf R vs Honda Civic Type R2018-07-18 07:11:47
2018-07-18 12:15 New Volkswagen Golf R Performance pack meets the class-leading Honda Civic Type R in a hot hatch battle The -
New VinFast SUV and saloon to launch at Paris Motor Show2018-07-18 06:35:08
Hugo Griffiths 2018-07-18 11:45 Paris Motor Show to host brand-new Vietnamese carmaker, showcasing new Pininfarina-styled models to -
“Car makers haven’t forgotten how to keep us grinning”2018-07-18 06:30:20
Steve Fowler 2018-07-18 11:30 Steve Fowler thinks that sprinkling a little RS, ST, GTI or Type R fun-dust on electric cars could me -
New Audi TT S 2018 review2018-07-18 06:00:05
Image 1 of 25 Image 1 of 25 18 Jul, 2018 1:15pm Richard Ingram The Audi TT S is fast, refined and beautifu -
LEGO James Bond Aston Martin DB5 launches with ejector seat2018-07-18 04:25:13
Hugo Griffiths 2018-07-18 10:07 LEGO pays homage to James Bond with one-eighth scale Goldfinger-inspired DB5; front machine guns an -
New Mazda 6 2018 facelift review2018-07-17 14:22:32
Image 1 of 15 Image 1 of 15 17 Jul, 2018 7:15pm James Brodie Mazda's 6 gets another refresh with cabin qu -
What is BMW iDrive?2018-07-17 12:17:40
Dean Gibson 2018-07-17 17:16 BMW's iDrive in-car control and infotainment system explained: what it does and how to use it -
MINI Classic electric 2018 review2018-07-17 08:26:29
Image 1 of 12 Image 1 of 12 17 Jul, 2018 1:30pm Jonathan Burn The MINI Classic electric is a one-off take -
Higher motorway roadwork speed limits to be trialled2018-07-17 07:05:14
Hugo Griffiths 2018-07-17 12:15 Highways England says speed limits could rise to 60mph when “less activity” is taking p
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Inside X, the Moonshot Factory Racing to Build the Next Google2018-07-11 07:00:00
Loon and Wing, X's internet balloon and drone delivery ventures, are emerging from the super-secret incubator—and demonstrating what an ever ex -
Uber and Lyft's Never-Ending Quest to Crush Price Comparison Apps2018-07-11 07:00:00
Apps like Bellhop and RideGuru allow riders to find the best deal—highlighting the uncomfortable truth that price is the bottom line for ride-sh -
The Good and Bad of Ride-Sharing When It Comes to Race2018-07-11 07:00:00
Research conducted in LA shows that Lyft reaches almost every neighborhood, regardless of race or income, but black riders still wait longer to be pic -
Mercedes Will Launch Self-Driving Taxis in California Next Year2018-07-10 18:36:38
Mercedes parent company Daimler has struck the partnerships it thinks it needs to keep up in the race for autonomy. -
Bulgaria's First New Plane in Decades Is a Freakishly Strong Drone2018-07-10 07:00:00
Brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov are working on a drone they say will someday haul 800 pounds up to 1,550 miles. -
Laser-Shooting Planes Uncover the Horror and Humanity of World War I2018-07-09 07:00:00
Instead of digging into Belgium's Ypres Salient, archaeologists used lidar laser scanners to map the war zone and turn up some remarkable finds. -
Tesla Hits Its Goals, Lyft Buys Into Bikes, and More Car News This Week2018-07-07 09:00:00
Plus: GM's self-driving cars get into a scrape, China considers rolling back incentives for going electric, and more. -
Roborace's Self-Driving Car Takes On England's Swankiest Track2018-07-07 08:00:00
The Robocar is headed to the Goodwood Festival of Speed to take on the event’s famed hill climb. -
The Boat Circling the Planet on Renewable Energy and Hydrogen2018-07-05 09:00:00
The French-built Energy Observer is on a years-long, 50-country tour of the planet, spreading the gospel of fossil fuel–free ocean travel. -
The Sooty Logistics of Fighting 2018's First Major Wildfire2018-07-05 08:00:00
As the 2018 fire season gets going, a report from Durango, Colorado, lays out how firefighters tackle major blazes like the 416 Fire. -
The Nonsense-y Polaris Slingshot Is the Future of Driving2018-07-04 07:00:00
The three-wheeler is all about having fun on the road—and once the robots free us from the drudgery of daily driving, that's all we'll have le -
A Cruise-on-Cruise Crash Reveals the Hardest Thing About Self-Driving Tech2018-07-03 17:59:25
Humans are wild beasts, and they're not getting off the road anytime soon.
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Ross says it's 'too early' to say if U.S. will impose auto tariffs2018-07-19 10:25:45
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said it was "too early" to say if the United States would impose tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported cars and par
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Asahi Kasei to buy interiors supplier Sage for $1.1 billion2018-07-19 09:56:45
Japan's Asahi Kasei said it would buy U.S. automotive interior supplier Sage Automotive for $1.06 billion, including debt. -
Audi CEO Stadler appeals to court for release from German jail2018-07-19 08:41:04
Audi's suspended CEO Rupert Stadler has appealed to a court to be released from custody after spending the past month in jail. -
2018 Volvo XC60 output for U.S. shipped from China to Europe to avoid Trump's tariffs2018-07-19 04:50:01
Volvo is shifting XC60 production for the U.S. market to Europe from China to avoid Washington's new tariffs on Chinese imports. -
Vietnam's Vinfast will unveil Italian-designed SUV and sedan2018-07-19 04:36:29
Vietnamese automaker Vinfast will use the Paris auto show to raise its global profile by unveiling two production-ready models, designed by Italy's P -
Visit by EU officials will focus on car tariffs, Trump says2018-07-19 04:11:03
President Donald Trump cited car tariffs as "the big one" among U.S.-EU trade irritants. He said the U.S. has tremendous powers if the EU does not b -
Volvo expects record full-year sales despite trade tensions2018-07-19 02:13:19
Volvo said it was on track for a fifth consecutive year of record vehicle sales despite rising trade tensions after second-quarter operating profit ro -
Auto industry to tell Commerce Dept. to ditch tariff proposal2018-07-19 01:20:38
A wide spectrum of auto interests, armed with the latest impact studies, will warn at a Commerce Department hearing Thursday that raising auto tariffs -
Brose expects $5 million in costs this year from Trump's tariffs2018-07-18 18:29:14
Brose Group CEO Kurt Sauernheimer and Brose North America President Frank Lubischer talked tariffs, technology production and emissions with reporters -
U.S. tariffs may raise cost of insurance, parts, drive up auto thefts2018-07-18 18:25:39
A threat by the government to impose tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported auto parts could hit American consumers in unexpected ways: higher repair -
Marchionne, recovering from surgery, may miss FCA's Q2 earnings call2018-07-18 17:51:21
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne likely will miss the automaker's planned July 25 announcement of its second-quarter earnings as he re -
GM claims mural is an 'architectural work' in copyright infringement case2018-07-18 17:38:38
GM, fighting a lawsuit claiming it unlawfully used an outdoor mural in its advertising, contends that since the mural is painted on an "architectural
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BMW to join Baidu’s open autonomous driving platform Apollo2018-07-12 09:44:00
BMW has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to join Baidu’s open autonomous driving platform Apollo as a board member. -
TRC breaks ground on automated and connected vehicle testing facility in Ohio2018-07-11 09:42:00
Transportation Research Center (TRC), which is claimed to be North America's largest multi-user automotive proving ground, has broken ground on an au -
UK wants half of new cars to be ultra low emission by 20302018-07-10 09:46:00
The UK Government has unveiled a strategy, which sets out ambition for about 50%, and as many as 70%, of new car sales to be ultra low emission by 203 -
Maxim works with Qualcomm on infotainment applications for smart car2018-07-09 19:00:00
Maxim Integrated Products is working with Qualcomm Automotive Solutions on infotainment applications for the smart, connected car. -
Valmet Automotive begins production of new Mercedes-Benz A-Class at Finnish plant2018-07-09 19:00:00
Valmet Automotive has commenced the production of the new, 4. generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class at the Uusikaupunki, Finland, plant. -
BMW begins production of 8 Series Coupé car at German plant2018-07-09 08:51:00
BMW has started production of 8 Series Coupé sportscar at Dingolfing plant on Germany. -
Suzuki introduces new Jimny 4WD vehicles in Japan2018-07-05 19:00:00
Japanese automaker Suzuki has introduced the all new Jimny 4WD minicar and compact car in the country, for the first time in 20 years. -
Foreign investment to create new jobs in UK automotive sector2018-07-05 08:03:00
The UK’s automotive sector is to benefit from £130m foreign direct investment (FDI) that will create nearly 500 new jobs. -
Volvo Cars launches new brand to expand global mobility operations2018-07-04 19:00:00
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has introduced a new mobility brand, dubbed M, to expand its worldwide mobility operations by offering on-demand access t -
OSRAM Continental JV starts operations2018-07-03 19:00:00
The OSRAM Continental joint venture (JV), established by Osram and Continental, has started its operations to take automotive lighting to a new level. -
Hyundai Motor invests in technology firm Autotalks2018-07-02 19:00:00
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has invested in Autotalks to develop connectivity technology for increased road safety. -
Volkswagen to invest €1bn in India2018-07-02 19:00:00
Volkswagen Group is investing €1bn in India as it intends to reboot its business in the country, with Czech unit Skoda Auto leading the charge.
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Watch: 7 Reasons Why the Luftauto 002 Is the Coolest Off-Road 9112018-07-17 17:28:38
Patrick Long is one of the men behind the Luftgekuhlt celebration of air-cooled Porsches. But his custom air-cooled 911, an off-road-focused design du -
Tasty Treats From the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed2018-07-17 15:21:37
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is so great because you have people of all ages and types celebrating cars of all ages and types. It’s a true lov -
Rezvani Tank Military Edition Offers Hellcat Power2018-07-17 15:00:54
Ferris Rezvani started creating insane vehicles like the Beast to bring the thrill of an F-4 fighter jet to the ground. From there, the small mot -
Chevrolet City Express Discontinued2018-07-17 13:50:02
Ford makes the Transit Connect, but if you’re like us, you may have forgotten Chevrolet has its own small van called the City Express. Essential -
Lexus May Introduce Electrified F Models2018-07-17 11:36:14
Lexus offers a host of hybrid vehicles, from the NX, RX, ES, GS, LS, and LC. It currently doesn’t have hybrid versions of its F performance vehi -
2019 Acura MDX Receives A-Spec Package, Updated Nine-Speed2018-07-17 09:00:05
The 2019 Acura MDX returns to the lineup after a 2017 refresh and some tech upgrades for 2018. The model boasts an A-Spec appearance package -
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. 2019 Toyota C-HR2018-07-17 08:00:36
Although crossovers are eating away at the sales of traditional cars, there remain plenty of options for those who aren’t sure they want an SUV. -
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback First Test: Haute, Not Hot2018-07-17 08:00:00
Mention Toyota Corolla to anyone, and the first terms they’ll likely use to describe the car would be fuel efficient, affordable, and, in the ca -
Spied! Honda Civic Type R Caught Testing Smaller Wing2018-07-16 17:29:54
The Honda Civic Type R is arguably the most fun-to-drive compact on the market, but its extreme boy racer looks aren’t for everyone. Soon, criti -
Porsche Macan Goes High-Altitude Testing2018-07-16 17:00:46
The Porsche Macan already offers excellent acceleration, and it’s highly capable off-road. But Porsche is looking to improve the formu -
Next Nissan GT-R Will Likely Feature Electrification, Design Boss Says2018-07-16 14:30:13
The Nissan GT-R is getting a bit long in the tooth, but we may not see a new generation enter production for several years. Speaking with Autocar -
2019 Honda Pilot Starts at $32,4452018-07-16 13:00:19
Honda has released pricing information on the refreshed Pilot. With updated styling, more convenience features, and an updated nine-speed automatic tr
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Mazda My Way London trial snares 375 buyers, national roll-out to come2018-07-19 11:36:00
A two year trial in London taking Mazda cars to customers instead of waiting for them to come into the showroom has resulted in 375 sales. Now the pro -
No-deal Brexit won't faze Mazda UK2018-07-19 11:19:00
Vehicle makers have been issuing stark warnings over the future of their investments in the UK unless a sensible customs agreement is made with the EU -
Volvo shifts production of XC60 to avoid US tariffs2018-07-19 11:02:00
Geely-owned Volvo Cars is planning to shift US-bound production of its XC60 to avoid US import tariffs on care made in China. -
Henkel addresses supplier/OEM 'pain-points'2018-07-19 09:20:00
Henkel says solutions addressing the 'pain points of OEMs and tier suppliers include liquid gasketing, magnet bonding, thermal ma -
Clearlake sells Sage Automotive Interiors to Asahi Kasei2018-07-19 09:14:00
Clearlake Capital Group has announced a definitive agreement to sell Sage Automotive Interiors to an affiliate of Asahi Kasei. -
Infiniti announces fourth 'LAB' for Hong Kong2018-07-19 08:59:00
Nissan's premium Infiniti brand is to add a start-up 'LAB' in Hong Kong. -
Pure EVs "final destination" for industry - Renault2018-07-19 08:35:00
Renault says pure EV vehicles will represent the "final destination" of the automotive industry as the sector continues to power ahead at aroun -
Volvo Cars reports record operating profit in Q22018-07-19 08:29:00
Geely-owned Volvo Cars has reported its highest ever quarterly operating profit of SEK 4.2 billion (USD470m) for the second quarter of 2018, an increa -
Mazda to resume two-shift operation in Hiroshima2018-07-19 08:13:00
Mazda Motor said it now had a "degree of certainty regarding parts supply and employees' commuting methods" and would restart two shift produc -
Honda launching Clarity PHEV in Japan2018-07-19 07:41:00
Honda Motor will begin sales of the Clarity PHEV, a new plug-in hybrid variant, on 20 July at dealerships in Japan. -
Malaysia sales jump 28% in June2018-07-19 06:41:00
New vehicle sales in Malaysia rebounded by 28.3% to 64,502 units in June from 50,273 units in the same month of last year, according to registration d -
Continental to restructure into three business sectors2018-07-19 06:31:00
The board of Continental is to undertake one of the 'largest organisational realignments in the company's history' with three new business sectors
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Race-winning 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder to be auctioned in Monterey2018-07-19 13:00:00
The season of wickedly expensive auction items is upon us. Monterey Car Week is just over a month away, which means a number of big ticket items are b -
As the years go by: all 5 Toyota Supra generations together for first time2018-07-19 11:45:00
Toyota may not have a more legendary road car than the Supra. The nameplate has garnered a fanatical group of owners over decades, and a group of luck -
Audi RS Q3, Keen Project Safari 911, Paul Walker documentary: Car News Headlines2018-07-19 11:00:00
Audi's close to unveiling a redesigned Q3, and today we have new spy shots and video of the upcoming compact crossover SUV's high-performance varian -
Tariffs mean Volvo will source XC60s for US from Sweden instead of China2018-07-19 10:00:00
Volvo has started sourcing XC60 SUVs for sale in the United States from Sweden instead of China to avoid new tariffs introduced this month by Presiden -
2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat spawns NHRA Funny Car2018-07-19 09:00:00
The recently updated 2019 Dodge Charger muscle sedan has just spawned a high-horsepower National Hot Rod Association Funny Car. It makes its competiti -
First McLaren Senna lands in US with custom MSO Emerald Green exterior2018-07-19 08:00:00
It's bold. It's brilliant. And it's here in the States. This is the first McLaren Senna to arrive on local soil, and it's the latest addition to t -
2020 Audi RS Q3 spy shots and video2018-07-19 07:00:00
Audi is working on a redesign for its Q3 and today we have new spy shots and video of a prototype for a high-performance RS Q3 from the Audi Sport div -
2019 Renault Mégane RS Trophy revealed with 296 horsepower2018-07-19 06:00:00
Renault's RS version of its Golf-rivaling Mégane hatchback is already one of the fastest front-wheel-drive cars in production, but a more hard -
2018 Nissan Leaf Nismo quietly races in2018-07-19 02:45:00
There was a time when Nissan's in-house tuner Nismo was known for serious performance cars, and that's still true to a certain degree in the case of -
German Tesla Model S owners told to repay $4,650 electric car subsidy2018-07-18 17:00:00
Hundreds of Tesla Model S owners in Germany will be required to repay a $4,650 electric car subsidy after the country's Federal Office for Economic A -
Lamborghini builds 8,000th Aventador, 11,000th Huracán2018-07-18 16:00:00
It's been seven years since Lamborghini began production of the Murciélago-replacing Aventador, and five since the Gallardo left us in favor o -
Long-lost James Bond Aston Martin DB5 may have been found2018-07-18 15:00:00
James Bond and Aston Martin are a match made in Q Branch heaven. The titular character has driven his fair share of exotic machinery over the years, b
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