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2017 Porsche 911 RSR

Porsche radically reworked the 911 to create the RSR race car

The 2017 Porsche 911 RSR race car represents a radical departure from the 911 road car. It ditches the stock 911's rear-engined layout.
2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition

Nissan’s Rogue One Star Wars Edition will take you to a galaxy far, far away

The 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition capitalizes on the upcoming film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which hits theaters December 16.
Audi A5 Sportback

Audi makes up its mind: Carmaker to sell A5 and S5 Sportback models in the U.S.

The Audi A5 and S5 Sportback models will be sold in the U.S., Audi confirmed at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Aston Martin Vanquish S

Aston Martin’s Vanquish S is more powerful and more focused than its predecessor

The Aston Martin Vanquish S is a tweaked version of the Aston Martin Vanquish sports car, which is due for a redesign soon.
Honda Civic Si Prototype

Honda previews its next-generation Civic Si performance model in LA

The Honda Civic Si Prototype debuting at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show previews a production model that will go on sale next year.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Alfa Romeo’s first SUV, the 2018 Stelvio, debuts in Los Angeles

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is Alfa's first-ever SUV. It debuts this week at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Lexus Sriracha IS

A Sriracha-seasoned Lexus aims to spice up your driving and your food

The Lexus Sriracha IS is a 2017 IS sedan customized to reference the popular spicy condiment. It debuts at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
2017 Mazda CX-5

Mazda’s 2017 CX-5 debuts in Los Angeles with sleeker new styling

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. The redesigned CX-5 features new styling and some additional tech.
Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 Spyder

Lamborghini’s Huracán Spyder convertible soaks in the sun at LA auto show

The Lamborghini Huracán Spyder is getting a rear-wheel drive option, just like the Huracán LP580-2 coupe.
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO

Will Nissan’s 2017 Sentra NISMO usher in the return of the sporty Sentra?

The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show this week. It's Nissan's latest attempt at a sporty Sentra.
2016 Nissan Leaf

California breaks ground on new electric car fast-charging corridor

DRIVEtheARC is a network of DC fast-charging stations for electric cars that just broke ground in California.
2012 Ram 3500

Chrysler and Cummins are latest companies accused of emissions cheating

Chrysler and Cummins were named in a class-action lawsuit alleging the two companies conspired to hide excess emissions from diesel pickup trucks.
Faraday Future FFZERO1 Concept

Work stops at Faraday Future's Nevada factory site, but CES is still a go

Faraday Future is negotiating with lead contractor AECOM to restart construction at its factory site in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ford EcoSport

Ford's EcoSport mini SUV makes its North American debut in LA, will go on sale in 2018

The Ford EcoSport crossover that's been sold in international markets for years is coming to the U.S. in 2018, Ford confirmed at the L.A. Auto Show.
2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ

Chevy’s 2017 Spark Activ mimics SUVs with rugged styling

The 2017 Chevrolet Spark Activ debuts this week at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show as a more rugged version of the Spark hatchback.
Ford EcoSport

Ford’s tiny EcoSport will make its US debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show

The Ford EcoSport subcompact crossover will make its U.S. debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show this week. It's been on sale in other countries for years.
Ferrari F10 Formula One car

Ferrari doesn’t sell electric cars, but it may soon race them in Formula E

Ferrari is considering entering the Formula E electric-car race series, CEO Sergio Marchionne said recently. But the company has some conditions.
2017 Nissan Juke Black Pearl Edition

Nissan’s 2017 Juke Black Pearl Edition shows off customization possibilities

The 2017 Nissan Juke Black Pearl Edition debuts next week at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, alongside the updated 2017 Nissan Versa Note.
2017 Nissan Versa Note

Nissan’s 2017 Versa Note gets some plastic surgery ahead of L.A. debut

The 2017 Nissan Versa Note hatchback will debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show next weekend with updated styling and other minor tweaks.
2018 Volkswagen Golf family

Volkswagen’s best-selling Golf hatchback gets a face-lift

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf will debut in the U.S. next year as a midcycle refresh of the current-generation model.
2017 Porsche Panamera

Porsche will add two more models to the 2017 Panamera lineup in LA

The 2017 Porsche Panamera lineup will expand again at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, where Porsche will debut Executive and base models.
2012 Toyota RAV4 EV

Will Toyota change course and build a mass-market electric car?

Toyota may reverse its position on battery-electric cars and introduce one in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Daytona test, November 2016

Look out Porsche: Mercedes’ AMG GT3 will race in North America next year

Mercedes-Benz will compete in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with its AMG GT3.
2016 rolls royce dawn review door open

2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn review

Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet

Audi’s redesigned A5 and S5 Cabriolets drop their tops, head for Europe in 2017

The Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet were redesigned, with the same upgrades given to the A5 and S5 coupe and Sportback models.
1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Chevy’s trashy Camaro IROC-Z may be the next big collectible, says Bloomberg

The Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z may be the next hot collector car, says Bloomberg. Values have increased significantly over the last few years.
Range Rover Sport on Alpine downhill ski course

Watch a Land Rover Range Rover Sport tackle an Alpine ski course

A Range Rover Sport tackled the legendary Inferno downhill ski race course in Switzerland, with former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins at the wheel.
2018 Toyota C-HR teaser

After many twists and turns, Toyota’s 2018 C-HR will appear in LA

The 2018 Toyota C-HR will debut in U.S.-spec production guise at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
Ford Mustang GT4

The GT4 is the latest in a long line of Mustang race cars from Ford

The Ford Mustang GT4 replaces the Shelby GT350R-C as Ford's frontline Mustang race car. It was unveiled at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Volvo S90 pilot production in Daqing, China

Volvo set to shift production from Europe, build more cars in China

Volvo will soon build cars spanning its entire lineup at three plants in China, as well as existing European plants and a new U.S. factory.
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Ford, Chevy, and Dodge square off in Michigan police car showdown

Police cars from Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge were pitted against each other in an annual test conducted by the Michigan State Police.
Ford cross traffic alert

Ford's new driver-assist technology closes in on full autonomy

Ford is developing more driver-assist tech, including a rear cross-traffic alert system, and a system that can autonomously park cars.
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid land speed record car

This Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid just set a land speed record in Utah

A Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recently set a land speed record for production-based hybrid vehicles at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Toyota Land Speed Cruiser

Toyota’s Land Speed Cruiser is a 2,000-horsepower monster

The Toyota Land Speed Cruiser is a 220-mph tuned version of the Land Cruiser SUV, built for SEMA 2016.