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LEVC TX London taxi

London's iconic taxi gets high-tech makeover, retains classic look

The LEVC TX is the latest generation of London taxi. While it may look familiar, it packs new features like an electrified powertrain.
Andretti Formula E race car

BMW will challenge Audi and Jaguar in Formula E electric racing

BMW will enter Formula E as a manufacturer in 2018, continuing to partner with the Andretti Autosport team.
best alternative energy 2017 car awards digital trends

Best Alt-Energy Car: 2017 Digital Trends Car Awards

Honda's hydrogen's powered Clarity and Chevrolet's Bolt EV spar to become the Best Alternative Energy Vehicle of 2017.
Digital Trends Car Awards Best SUV CUV Featured

Best SUV/CUV: 2017 Digital Trends Car Awards

Who would have guessed that Mazda, Jaguar and Bentley would compete for the best SUV of 2017 in the Digital Trends Car Awards?
Novitec Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster

Tuner takes Lamborghini’s Aventador SV Roadster to new extremes

The Novitec Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster boasts 970 horsepower and more aggressive looks.
Subaru WRX STI Mt. Washington Hillclimb

Subaru conquers one of America’s oldest and toughest races

Subaru rally driver Travis Pastrana set a new record on the Mt. Washington Hill Climb, covering 7.6 miles in just over five minutes.
Lucid Air Alpha Speed Car

The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan is faster than a Ferarri

A Lucid Air prototype reached a top speed of 235 mph on an Ohio test track. The luxury electric car goes into production in 2019.
volvo xc60 polestar upgrade feat

Volvo’s performance division gave this plug-in hybrid SUV a major upgrade

The Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid is now available with a Polestar tuning package that boosts output to 421 horsepower.
Formula One Cockpit Shield | News, Photos, Details, Testing Plans

F1 cars may get a dramatic new look in the name of safety

Formula One race cars may soon get a cockpit "shield" to protect drivers from flying debris. The "shield will be tested next week by Ferrari.
Audi Abt Schaeffler Formula E race car

Audi prepares an all-out assault on the Formula E electric racing series

Audi is going all in on Formula E with a full factory-backed electric racing team for the series' next season.
2016 Tesla Model S P100D

Tesla slams safety agency after Model S falls short of top crash test rating

The Tesla Model S failed to earn top marks in the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests.
Einride T-Pod self-driving truck

Einride’s T-Pod self-driving truck is a cargo-hauling box on wheels

The Einride T-Pod is a self-driving truck with no onboard accommodations for a human driver. It operates autonomously or by remote control.
BMW's i3 battery pack powers Torqeedo's electric boats.

BMW i3 battery packs make a splash in Torqeedo's electric boats

The BMW i3 electric car is donating its battery pack to power a line of electric boats made by German firm Torqeedo.
Lightyear One solar car teaser

Dutch startup promises a solar car for around $130,000

The Lightyear One is a solar-powered car being pitched by a Dutch startup as a better alternative to regular electric cars.
Top Gear Reasonably Priced Car Kia C'eed

Good news! The 'reasonably priced' Kia C'eed from 'Top Gear' is for sale

A big piece of 'Top Gear' memorabilia is for sale in the U.K. It's the Kia C'eed "Reasonably Priced Car" used on the show from 2010 to 2013.
Jeep Wrangler assembly

Which is the most American-made car? It depends on who you ask

Which is the most American-made car is now a hot political topic, but which cars have the most Made in the U.S.A. content?
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Watch this Porsche 911 donut attempt end in epic failure

The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS made its debut at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, but not everything went according to plan.
ron dennis steps away from mclaren former ceo

It's the end of an era as Ron Dennis walks away from McLaren Automotive

Ron Dennis is stepping away from McLaren after more than 30 years with the company. Dennis helped turn McLaren into an F1 powerhouse.
Drift Battle 2 screenshot

Watch a Lamborghini and Nissan GT-R drift like there's no tomorrow

Battle Drift 2 brings a pair of pro drifters in two extreme cars to an English waterfront for tire-smoking mayhem.
Audi A8 at 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' premiere

Audi’s A8 swings by ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ premiere

Audi sent its next-generation A8 sedan to the premiere of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' ahead of the luxury sedan's July 11 unveiling.
Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro

Aston Martin’s Vulcan AMR Pro may be too much for mere mortals to handle

The Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro is an upgraded version of the Vulcan track car, boasting even more extreme aerodynamic aids.
Avoid traffic with Cadillac Fly and Drive

Sick of sitting in traffic? Take the high road with Cadillac Fly and Drive

Cadillac Fly and Drive offers a limited number of traffic-dodging helicopter flights between New York City and the Hamptons.
2018 Maserati GranTurismo

Maserati’s GranTurismo is the luxury coupe you forgot existed

The 2018 Maserati GranTurismo was unveiled at the New York Stock Exchange. It features a new grille and updated tech.
Volvo XC90 autonomous test vehicle

Volvo and Nvidia team up to make self-driving cars smarter

Volvo is partnering with Nvidia to develop self-driving cars. Nvidia will provide a computing platform for Volvo autonomous vehicles.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody

Dodge’s Challenger Hellcat Widebody looks meaner, grips better

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody borrows the fender flares from Dodge's ferocious Challenger Demon.
Aston Martin Rapide S

Aston Martin’s RapidE electric car will be expensive and rare

The Aston Martin RapidE electric car is still a go, but Aston is scaling back its plans following LeEco's decision to leave the project.
2017 porsche panamera

After conquering Le Mans, Porsche may give Formula E’s electric cars a shot

Porsche may join the Formula E electric-car race series, which has one more manufacturer slot available for its 2018 season.
2017 24 Hours of Le Mans

24 Hours of Le Mans again proves to be one of the toughest tests in racing

The 24 Hours of Le Mans proved especially brutal this year. Once again, Porsche came out on top, scoring its 19th win at the legendary race.

Become a 24 Hours of Le Mans expert with this quick primer

Toyota TS050 Hybrid 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans

See what it’s like to go flat out at the Le Mans circuit

Le Mans is one of the most grueling challenges in racing. See what it's like to lap Le Mans' Circuit de la Sartre at a blistering pace.
Green4U Panoz Racing GT-EV

Panoz’s electric race car concept might be coming to a track near you

Panoz unveiled an electric race car concept ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It hopes to eventually enter the car in the legendary race.
Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works

Jaguar’s Classic Works is a gearheads’ paradise that will restore vintage cars

Jaguar used the anniversary of one of its seven Le Mans wins to open a new Classic Works, which it will share with sibling brand Land Rover.
McLaren 570S Spider

McLaren’s 570S Spider supercar drops its top just in time for summer

The McLaren 570S Spider convertible debuts June 29 at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and goes on sale later this year.
Aston Martin Vantage AMR

Aston Martin’s Vantage AMR lets you live out your racing driver fantasies

The Aston Martin Vantage AMR is the first production model from Aston's new AMR performance sub-brand.