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Mazda CX-9 teaser

Mazda's next-gen CX-9 crossover to debut at 2015 LA Auto Show

The Mazda CX-9 crossover is getting an overhaul, and the results will be displayed at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Hands Up Don't Sell!: Porsche issues stop-sale order for Cayenne Diesel

Porsche Cayenne Diesel are being halted indefinitely as the scope of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal widens to more models.
2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro

2016 Chevy COPO Camaro debuts at SEMA

The 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro is the drag-racing version of the all-new 2016 Camaro, and the latest COPO iteration since Chevy revived the name in 2012.
Mazda MX-5 Spyder and Speedster concepts

Mazda strips even more weight from the Miata for SEMA

The Mazda MX-5 Miata gets a radical makeover for the 2015 SEMA show. Two Miata concepts focus on light weight with a retro racer vibe.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Momo Edition concept

VW Jetta GLI Momo Edition debuts at SEMA, complete with roof rack

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI Momo Edition is a concept built by Momo that will debut at the 2015 SEMA show.
2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0

Scion’s FR-S Release Series 2.0 brings the thunder of a ‘lunar storm’

The 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 is the latest of Scion's Release Series special-edition models. Production will be limited to 1,000 units.
Detroit Electric SP:01 assembly

First Detroit Electric SP:01 rolls off the assembly line

The Detroit Electric SP:01 electric sports car is rolling off the company's U.K. assembly line. Despite its name, the SP:01 won't be sold in the U.S.
Felipe Massa drives the Jaguar C-X75

See what Jaguar’s C-X75 supercar can do in the hands of an F1 driver

The Jaguar C-X75 supercar that will appear in the James Bond film 'Spectre' got put through its paces by F1 driver Felipe Massa.
Bentley Bentayga

Bentley Bentayga to get sideways at 'Power on Ice' event in Finland

The Bentley Bentayga will join the brand's "Power on Ice" driving event in Finland, where customers fling Bentley cars around on ice tracks.
Subaru WRX STI S207

Subaru will only make 400 copies of this WRX STI S207, and you can’t have one

The Subaru WRX STI S207 is a limited-edition version of Subaru's WRX STI that will be sold only in Japan. It gets a power boost and some other tweaks.
Lexus LF-FC concept

Lexus’ fuel-cell LF-FC concept previews luxury’s future

The Lexus LF-FC concept debuted at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. It features a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain and gesture controls.
Mazda RX-Vision concept

Mazda resuscitates rotary sports cars with its RX-Vision concept

The Mazda RX-Vision concept is a rotary-engined sports car concept unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, and previewing a possible rotary return.
2014 Marussia F1

Formula One hopes an independent engine supplier will help cut costs

Formula One may add an independent engine supplier to support teams not already affiliated with a manufacturer in order to bolster competitiveness.
mazda-tokyo-motor-show-teaser

'SkyActiv-R' may be the name of Mazda's next rotary engine

The Mazda Tokyo Motor Show concept will feature a new rotary engine dubbed "SkkyActiv-R," according to a new report.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory AMIE 3D-printed car and house

Oak Ridge National Laboratory builds an integrated 3D-printed car and house

Oak Ridge National Laboratory's AMIE project includes a 3D-printed car and house with integrated energy-management system.
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Bentley’s Inspirator app designs cars by reading emotions

The Bentley Inspirator is a new app designed to help customers configure cars by using facial-recognition software to read their emotions.
2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO N-Attack Package

Maximum attack: 2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO N-Attack coming to SEMA

The Nissan GT-R N-Attack Package will make its U.S. debut at the 2015 SEMA show next month. It will be offered through tuner Stillen.
Tesla Model S P85D

‘Consumer Reports’ slams Tesla for poor reliability, Elon Musk reponds

The Tesla Model S electric car lost its "Consumer Reports" recommendation after performing poorly in the magazine's reliability survey.
Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV

Evoque Convertible, Cayman GT4 Clubsport and more at 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show

The 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show will feature 50 vehicle debuts, including the new Range Rover Evoque convertible and 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
tesla-autopilot-model s

Here’s why Tesla Autopilot users still need to keep their hands on the wheel

The Tesla Autopilot system has only been available for about a week, but owners are already posting videos of it malfunctioning.
2016 Toyota Tacoma "Back to the Future"

Toyota reincarnates Marty McFly’s dream truck for Back to the Future Day

A 2016 Toyota Tacoma customized like the one from Back to the Future was unveiled today to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary.
volvo sign blue

Volvo teases ‘time machine’ concept for 2015 LA Auto Show

Volvo will unveil a "time machine" concept at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show next month, but it won't have a flux capacitor.
tesla-autopilot-model s

Tesla Autopilot launch delayed in Europe and Asia

The Tesla Autopilot autonomous-driving system will launch a few weeks later than originally expected in Europe and Asia, Elon Musk says.
Buick Verano hatchback teaser (Chinese model)

China is getting an Opel Astra-based Buick Verano, will the U.S. get it too?

A Buick Verano hatchback based on the 2016 Opel Astra will debut in China. Will it also be sold in the U.S.?
flux capacitor

Ford’s 2016 Focus and Fiesta are now available with ‘time travel’

Ford is adding a flux capacitor as a fake option on the 2016 Focus and Fiesta between Oct. 21 and 26, in celebration of Back to the Future Day.
Nissan Scoot Networks Scoot Quad

Nissan tries car sharing with tiny electric vehicles

Nissan and Scoot Networks will bring 10 small electric vehicles to the streets of San Francisco, where they'll join Scoot Networks' fleet of scooters.
2016 Ferrari F12tdf

See the Ferrari F12tdf’s rear-wheel steering system in action

The Ferrari F12tdf features a rear-wheel steering system that Ferrari says increases agility and high-speed stability.
2015 Volvo S60 Cross Country

Volvo’s CMA platform will help further streamline vehicle development

Volvo will launch its new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform in 2017, and use it to underpin future compact models.
Movimento mobile-tethered OVA vehicle software updates

Movimento and Mitsubishi Electric collaborate to bring OTA tech to more cars

A Movimento over-the-air software update platform will be used in future in-vehicle infotainment systems from Mitsubishi Electric.
Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic

Mercedes’ AMG Sport line grows with the GLE450 AMG 4Matic

The Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic is the third model in Mercedes' AMG Sport range of performance vehicles.
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali

First drive: 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

Nissan’s Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is seeing red

The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo will appear at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show later this month, in red.
Ford-Focus_RS_2016_front

Ford’s scorching-hot Focus RS is now rated at 350 hp

The Ford Focus RS gets an official power rating of 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque from Ford. The RS goes on sale next year.
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GM unveils performance parts for the 2016 Chevy Camaro

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be offered with a line of factory performance parts, including exhaust, suspension, and brake upgrades.