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Ariel Atom

Ariel has used Honda engines for 16 years, and sees no reason to stop

The Ariel Atom and Nomad will continue to use Honda engines. Ariel and Honda have partnered for 16 years, and see no reason to stop now.
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Will the Apple car be priced at a Tesla-rivaling $75k?

The Apple car could cost $75,000 and begin deliveries in 2021, a financial analyst who follows the company closely says.
2017 Toyota Highlander

Toyota’s 2017 Highlander heads to New York with updated styling, powertrains

The 2017 Toyota Highlander will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show with a restyled front end and some powertrain changes.
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Ford’s new Smart Mobility subsidiary was created to expand the carmaker’s reach

Ford Smart Mobility is a new subsidiary for Ford that will focus on mobility services, and will operate "like a startup," according to its parent.
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Autonomous car startup Cruise is General Motors’ latest tech acquisition

General Motors will buy autonomous car startup Cruise Automation and add it to a recently-created autonomous car research unit.
Rezvani X Performance package

Rezvani introduces X Performance aerodynamic package

The Rezvani X Performance package adds aerodynamic elements from Rezvani's 700-horsepower Beast X to other versions of the car.
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Rumored Acura NSX Type R could go rear-wheel drive

A rumored Acura NSX Type R could ditch some hybrid powertrain components to save weight, and enable a livelier rear-wheel drive setup.
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Electric-car race series featuring the Tesla Model S coming in 2017

The Tesla Model S will be featured in a new racing series for electric cars. Called the Electric GT World Series, it's set to launch in 2017.
2016 Volkswagen Passat

VW Group of America CEO Michael Horn steps down

Michael Horn is out as CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. He is the latest executive to step down in the wake of the ongoing diesel scandal.
Dodge Dart

Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart may get a stay of execution

FCA is looking for a partner to continue manufacturing the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart sedans. The company previously said it would kill both models.
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VW may cut jobs in response to ‘Dieselgate’ fines

Volkswagen says it may cut jobs to deal with what it anticipates will be severe penalties related to its diesel-emissions cheating.
Faraday Future

Faraday Future gets first U.S. patent

Faraday Future got its first U.S. patent for a power inverter that will be used in electric cars. The company says it has applied for 100 patents.
Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Avio

Lamborghini's Huracán LP610-4 Avio is inspired by fighter jets

The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Avio is a special edition of the Huracán supercar inspired by fighter jets.
Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner

Plutocrats rejoice: Bentley’s Mulsanne Grand Limousine is the ultimate passenger’s car

The Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner is a custom-built limo based on the Bentley Mulsanne sedan.
2015 Fiat 500e

This ‘Apple freak’ CEO wants to build an Apple car

An Apple car is a project Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne would like to take on. Marchionne describes himself as an "Apple freak."
Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider

Touring’s Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider is a convertible flying saucer

The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider was built by Touring Superleggera to celebrate its own 90th anniversary, and debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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Lotus’ Evora Sport 410 sheds weight, adds power

The Lotus Evora Sport 410 is a lighter, more powerful version of the recently introduced Evora 400. It goes on sale later this year.
Ford Focus RS rallycross car

Ford Focus RS to enter World Rallycross Championship, with Ken Block at the wheel

The Ford Focus RS will race in the FIA World Rallycross Championship this year with Ken Block at the wheel, Ford says.
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Techrules unveils its 1,030 hp turbine-electric supercar concepts in Geneva

The Techrules TREV electric supercar concepts use turbines as range extenders, and produce a claimed 1,030 horsepower.
Mclaren 570GT

McLaren’s 570GT is the coolest hatchback you’ll ever see

The McLaren 570GT debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show as an additional body style for McLaren's "entry-level" Sports Series.
2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR

Meow! Jag’s 200 mph F-Type SVR growls its way into Geneva

Everything you need to know about the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR ahead of its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
2017 Bentley Mulsanne Speed

Bentley’s updated Mulsanne is about as subtle as a money pyramid

The 2017 Bentley Mulsanne has debuted at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Changes include revised styling and a new Extended Wheelbase model.
Honda Civic hatchback prototype

Honda’s next Civic variant is this sleek hatchback

The upcoming Honda Civic hatchback is previewed by a "prototype" at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
Subaru XV concept

The XV concept is yet another preview of Subaru’s next-gen Impreza

The Subaru XV concept debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show as a preview of the next XV Crosstrek pseudo-crossover.
2016 Porsche 911 R

Porsche’s 2016 911 R has 500 hp and (thankfully) a manual transmission

The 2016 Porsche 911 R is a back-to-basics version of Porsche's 911 sports car. It features hardware from the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS, but less tech.
Ford Fiesta ST200

Ford’s Fiesta ST200 ready for takeoff, but will it come to the US?

The Ford Fiesta ST200 is an even hotter version of the Ford Fiesta ST hot hatchback, but it's not the Fiesta RS many fans are hoping for.
Audi S4 Avant

Forbidden fruit: The Audi S4 Avant wagon

The Audi S4 Avant will appear at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, but unlike the S4 sedan, it probably won't be sold in the U.S.
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Aston Martin’s DB11 makes a (brief) appearance in new teaser video

The Aston Martin DB11 is teased in a new video alongside some notable past Aston Martin models.
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 eAssist

GM takes a step toward hybrid trucks with 2016 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra eAssist

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks will get an eAssist mild-hybrid system, but only for a limited release in California.
2016 Cadillac CT6

GM’s camera rearview mirror is ok, Federal regulators say

General Motors' camera rearview mirror has been approved by the NHTSA, clearing the way for it to go on sale with the 2016 Cadillac CT6.
Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson settles racial discrimination claim, apologizes

Jeremy Clarkon apologized to the Top Gear producer he punched last year, and has reportedly settled a racial discrimination claim.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Zenith Collection

End of the line for Rolls' Phantom Coupe and Drophead Coupe

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe and Drophead Coupe will not return with the eighth-generation Phantom range that's currently in development.
Volvo Spotify

Volvo adds Spotify to new models

Volvo will add Spotify to new car models, beginning with the XC90, S90, and V90, all of which have the latest Sensus Connect infotainment system.
Volkswagen Chattanooga factory

EPA may ask VW to build more electric cars

Volkswagen may be required to build more electric cars under an EPA mandate, according to a new report from a German newspaper.