Bentley’s 542-horsepower Continental GT V8 is the best kind of downsizing
The Bentley Continental GT V8 has fewer cylinders than its W12 sibling, but Bentley expects it to offer better gas mileage and more agile handling. The V8's top speed of 198 mph is also pretty darn fast. Bentley will launch the Continental GT V8 in the U.S. first, followed by other markets.
Audi’s traffic light information system shows the challenges facing V2X tech
Audi’s traffic light information system is among the first commercial applications of potentially game-changing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. Based on a real-world experience of the system, which predicts when traffic lights will change, it looks like the technology is still a work in progress.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to recall 860K U.S. vehicles over emissions issues
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will recall 862,520 cars in the United States because they don't meet emissions standards, the EPA has announced. The affected vehicles span model years 2011 to 2016. Owners can continue driving their cars until they are notified to bring them into an FCA dealership for a fix.
Nissan uses 5G to test tech that lets motorists summon in-car 3D avatars
At CES 2019, Nissan demonstrated technology meant to merge the real world with a virtual one called the Metaverse. The Japanese automaker believes future cars could use this invisible-to-visible tech to provide drivers with relevant information. 5G allows Nissan to test the tech, but it's just experimental right now.
The 2020 Ford Explorer fights flat tires with self-sealing tech from Michelin
The 2020 Ford Explorer will be the first SUV equipped with Michelin Selfseal tires, which Ford and Michelin claim can seal 90 percent of tread puncture up to a quarter of an inch in diameter. The 2020 Ford Explorer goes on sale this summer, with the Selfseal tires available on higher trim levels.
Out of gas? Mitsubishi’s Engelberg Tourer concept can recharge with solar panels
The Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer concept is a plug-in hybrid that comes with a set of solar panels for recharging its onboard battery pack. It can also serve as an emergency energy source during power outages. But like many Mitsubishi concepts, it's unlikely that the Engelberg Tourer will see production.
Alfa Romeo Tonale concept is a plug-in hybrid, Italian style
Debuting at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo Tonale concept previews an upcoming plug-in hybrid crossover from the Italian automaker. It will be Alfa's first-ever plug-in hybrid model. The Tonale is smaller than the current Stelvio, but shares a familial resemblance to other Alfa Romeo models.
Volvo to impose a 112-mph speed limit on its cars in the name of safety
Beginning in 2020, all new Volvo cars will be limited to a maximum speed of 112 mph. While other automakers have used speed limiters before, Volvo is the first to do so specifically to promote safety. Volvo may also use geofencing to limit speeds around schools and hospitals in the future.
2020 Bentley Continental GT convertible first drive review
The redesigned 2020 Bentley Continental GT convertible packs more power, updated tech features, and one of the nicest interiors money can buy. The Bentley measures up well to rivals from Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz. But what else do you expect in a luxury convertible with a base price of $236,100?
Archrivals BMW and Daimler detail plans to join forces on mobility services
BMW and Daimler are joining forces to take on the likes of Uber and Lyft. The two German automakers are investing $1.1 billion in a mobility-service joint venture encompassing ridesharing, car-sharing, electric-car charging, and parking services. Autonomous cars are also part of the long-term plan.
Psychedelic Volkswagen Microbus from Woodstock returns for an encore
With its trippy paint scheme, the Volkswagen "Light" bus became a symbol of the 1969 Woodstock music festival. VW teamed up with the artist who created this rolling mural to stage a comeback in time for Woodstock's 50th anniversary. Volkswagen will also launch the Microbus-inspired I.D. Buzz in 2022.
Bugatti celebrates its 110th anniversary with special-edition Chiron supercar
This Bugatti Chiron is a tribute not only to Bugatti's 110th anniversary, but to the automaker's home country. The French flag figures prominently in the design, from the rear spoiler to the seats. The Chiron itself is still among the fastest cars in the world, with a governed top speed of 261 mph.
Toyota aims to turn its grocery-getter RAV4 into a genuine off-roader
Debuting at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road boasts rally-developed suspension and more aggressive styling. But does that make it a true off-road vehicle? Toyota is trying to emphasize off-road capability with the latest RAV4, despite it being a car-based crossover.
