 Google's Waymo teaches California cops how to handle self-driving cars
Google's Waymo self-driving car division on Wednesday brought California Highway Patrol officers to the classroom to go teach them how to deal with self-driving cars. KNTV reported that Waymo employees showed the highway patrol officers not only how to pull over an autonomous vehicle but how self-driving cars actually operate. Waymo provided...
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Self-driving cars to shuttle workers around Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York is in for its first self-driving car shuttle service, thanks to Optimus Ride. The company announced Wednesday that it will bring the first autonomous shuttles to the Empire State later this year. Specifically, the shuttles will operate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which covers 300 acres and houses more than 400 manufacturing sites. About...
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Ford will build its self-driving cars in U.S.
When the first self-driving cars from Ford are ready for the road, they'll leave a Michigan assembly plant. The automaker said that part of a $900 million investment includes plans for a new facility near Detroit to assemble its autonomous vehicles starting in 2021. Workers at the new plant will be tasked with installing self-driving car...
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2019 Ford F-150 vs. 2019 Ford Ranger: Compare Trucks
Walking into a Ford dealer and picking out a pickup truck isn’t easy anymore. The 2019 Ford Ranger mid-size truck and 2019 Ford F-150 full-size pickup overlap in more ways than some shoppers might expect. Overall, we rate the 2019 F-150 and 6.5 and the 2019 Ranger at 5.8 on our scale that rewards the bigger truck for its spacious interior...
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IIHS: Pickup trucks skimp on passenger-side safety
A round of crash-test results released Thursday by the IIHS show that even the newest pickup truck designs aren't as safe for front-seat passengers as they are for drivers. Most of the new trucks tested by the IIHS, including the redesigned 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and 2019 GMC Sierra, produced eyebrow-raising results in the small-overlap crash...
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Cleveland car dealer's proposed Uber rival would have reportedly kept GM plant alive
A Cleveland car dealer reportedly proposed a plan that would have kept a now-idled General Motors new-car factory in Ohio humming for at least another five years. Bernie Moreno, a Cleveland-based car dealer who owns dealerships across the U.S., reportedly approached GM with a plan to purchase hundreds of thousands of cars per year to use for an...
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2019 Ford Ecosport vs. 2019 Hyundai Kona: Compare Cars
Small crossovers are a big deal. The 2019 Ford Ecosport and 2019 Hyundai Kona are entry-level crossovers for new buyers or empty-nesters looking for a tall ride height with a low price. Both cost less than $20,000 to start and offer all-wheel drive, a sizable cargo area, and room for up to five adults in a pinch. But that’s about all the two...
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe debuts, stretches expectations for a crossover SUV
The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe that broke cover Thursday blurs the already fuzzy line between crossover SUVs and sports cars. With its standard active rear spoiler that extends at highway speeds to increase downforce and available carbon fiber roof, the Cayenne Coupe has as much in common with the automaker's sports cars as it does the high-riding...
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Volvo's in-car cameras will spot, slow, or stop drunk or distracted drivers
New Volvos built within the next five years may include cameras pointed at the driver to spot drunk or distracted driving and potentially stop the car, the automaker announced Wednesday in Sweden. Volvo safety engineers said it may be automakers that are ultimately responsible for curbing fatal crashes that involve impaired or distracted drivers...
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2020 Hyundai Palisade rated at 21 mpg combined
The EPA last week released fuel-economy estimates for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. At 19 mpg city, 24 highway, 21 combined with optional all-wheel drive, its estimates match that of its Kia Telluride cousin, but neither is not thrifty as some of their rivals. The 2020 Palisade uses a 3.8-liter V-6 engine paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission...
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2019 Audi TT
The 2019 Audi TT is a style statement in coupe or convertible form that ranges from comfortable toy to rip-roaring mini-supercar. With four seats, a hatchback, and a humble VW platform, the TT may seem practical on paper, but its specs can be deceiving. For its style, tech, and driving fun, we give it 6.2 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we...
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Mercedes-Benz to build $200K Maybach luxo-SUV in Alabama
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class could be the most expensive car built on an assembly line in the U.S. when it goes into production by early next year at a factory near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Automotive News reported Monday that the ultra-luxury Maybach version of Mercedes-Benz's next-generation will cost around $200,000 to start and will square off...
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2019 Audi Q8, A6 earn high marks in latest crash tests
Both the 2019 Audi Q8 and A6 earned high marks in IIHS crash test ratings, but headlight effectiveness separated them from top honors. The 2019 Q8 walked away with a Top Safety Pick award, while the 2019 A6 and its better-rated headlights earned it a Top Safety Pick+. More often than not, headlight performance is the defining factor for an IIHS...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe debuts with more power, tech, and updated looks
The updated 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe bowed Monday ahead of its formal unveiling at the 2019 New York International Auto Show in April. Like the standard 2020 GLC-Class that debuted earlier this year, the GLC Coupe features refreshed styling with a new infotainment system and a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine underhood. It goes on...
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2020 Cadillac CT5 preview
Cadillac has a long history with sedans—although sometimes it helps to have a short memory. The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is a mid-size sedan that’s smaller than its predecessor, but right-sized for car buyers around the globe—not just folks in the U.S. Dimensionally, the 2020 CT5 fits between the outgoing compact ATS and mid-size CTS. A...
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President Trump demands GM CEO "do something quickly" about former Chevy Cruze plant
President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to put pressure on General Motors CEO Mary Barra, demanding she "do something quickly" about the assembly plants GM intends to close in the near future. After General Motors announced last November that it would "unallocate" and idle four U.S. manufacturing plants, it put the company squarely in...
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Federal regulators want to know what the public thinks of self-driving cars
Safety officials are asking for the public's help to rewrite the rules for self-driving cars, which were written decades ago. General Motors last year petitioned the NHTSA to allow self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EVs on the road that lacked steering wheels and pedals. The federal agency languished for more than a year without making a decision and now...
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2020 Cadillac CT5 mid-size luxury sedan revealed, and there's turbo power everywhere
Cadillac has been thick and fast with new crossovers for the last 12 months. Last year, the brand unleashed long-awaited compact and full-size crossover SUVs to round out its lineup, the 2019 XT4 and 2020 XT6, respectively. On Monday the luxury automaker turned its attention to its aging sedan lineup. The 2020 Cadillac CT5 mid-size sedan broke...
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Improved optional headlights net Volvo XC40, XC60 Top Safety Pick awards
Volvo has earned its first two Top Safety Pick awards for the 2019 model year with the XC40 earning the far more prestigious Top Safety Pick+ and the XC60 walking away with the standard Top Safety Pick. Headlight updates for the new year improved IIHS crash-test scores for the 2019 Volvo XC60 and 2019 Volvo XC40. The 2019 XC60 earns a Top Safety...
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2019 Smart Fortwo
Europe and Austin, Texas, have at least one thing in common: Smart cars on nearly every corner. That’s because the 2019 Smart Fortwo can park in spaces that normal cars can’t. Perfect for the busy piazza or a hoppin’ taco stand, we suppose. Not much else about the 2019 Fortwo appeals to us, however. We give it a 5.0 on our...
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2019 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2019 Ford Ranger: Compare Trucks
Maybe you have a small business and need a truck to haul tools? Maybe you spend a lot of time outdoors and need a truck to haul gear? Maybe you like the freedom of an open bed or a tall ride height? Maybe we ask too many questions. Mid-size trucks like the 2019 Ford Ranger and 2019 Toyota Tacoma are more popular now than escape rooms—your...
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Lincoln Continental recalled for doors that may fly open while driving
Doors that could swing open without prior warning prompted Ford Motor Company last week to recall approximately 27,000 2017 through 2019 Lincoln Continental sedans.. According to recall filings released by the NHTSA last week, a faulty door latch motor may not shut the doors entirely. The problem increases the risk that a door could fly open while...
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Porsche, Lexus dealers top survey for luxury dealership service
Porsche and Lexus owners are the most satisfied with their dealership experience, J.D. Power said Thursday. Its latest studied looked at how satisfied vehicle owners and lessees said they were with a dealership's service center. In the luxury segment, Porsche and Lexus were at the top and Cadillac was a close runner up in third place. Out of 1,000...
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2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivan recalled for faulty suspension part
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid minivans have been recalled over a faulty suspension part that may increase the risk of a crash if it fails. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles filed the recall documents with the NHTSA on Feb. 28, which the agency published Thursday, stating 47,771 Pacifica vans may have a bad right front lower control arm...
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2020 Tesla Model Y: $48,200 electric crossover SUV debuts
The 2020 Tesla Model Y that debuted Thursday night is the electric-car builder's most mainstream model yet. With up to three rows of seats, room for seven passengers, and 66 cubic feet of cargo space, the $41,200 2020 Model Y is more in line with crossover SUVs popular with consumers than the less costly Model 3 sedan. The Tesla Model Y looks like...
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Study: 3 of 4 people are afraid of self-driving cars
The results of a study published Thursday indicate that automakers have ground to cover when it comes to making Americans comfortable with self-driving cars. Three out of four surveyed in the U.S. are afraid to ride in a completely self-driving vehicle and that fear is climbing, AAA found. AAA found that 71 percent of those it surveyed said they...
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2019 Toyota Mirai
The 2019 Toyota Mirai is a hydrogen-powered sedan sold in very small numbers in Northern and Southern California and Hawaii. It’s only available around refueling stations and does not run on any other type of fuel besides hydrogen. Good lease deals can be found in those areas, otherwise the 2019 Mirai is prohibitively expensive. Its lease...
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To celebrate International Women's Day, Lyft offering free rides to historical places
March 8 marked International Women's Day, and Lyft plans to extend the celebration through the rest of the month. The ride-sharing service announced last week that it will offer free rides up to $10 to historical locations relevant to women's history and women-owned businesses. The program came to life in partnership with former Obama White House...
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New cars increasingly likely to include collision-avoidance safety tech
The IIHS on Wedensday said that automakers are on track to meet their goal of making automatic emergency braking standard on nearly every new car by 2022. About half of the new cars produced for the American market between Sept. 1, 2017 and Aug. 31, 2018 left the factory fitted with an automatic emergency braking system. When the IIHS collected...
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Toyota shoots for the stars, reveals its lunar rover
Toyota wants to take its vehicles to the moon. On Tuesday, the automaker announced an agreement with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to potentially collaborate on international space exploration. The announcement also came with photos and videos of Toyota's proposed lunar rover. The vehicle features a front end not unlike the FJ...
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2019 Fiat 500e
The 2019 Fiat 500e is a small, electric city car with style that’s sold in very small numbers, and only in California and Oregon. It’s related to the gas-powered Fiat 500 that’s available everywhere else, and the 500e is perhaps the best one to buy among the group of 500-badged vehicles. Among the wider set of electric cars, the...
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Car dealers saddled with least demand, most inventory since Great Recession
The amount of time it would take new car dealers to sell off their inventories is at the highest level since the Great Recession, Automotive News reported Monday. New-car dealers in the U.S. had more than 4 million unsold vehicles in inventory at the beginning of March, which translates to a 79-day supply. Calculated using the number of unsold...
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Infiniti QX30 set to expire after 2019 model year
The Infiniti QX30 crossover SUV will be discontinued later this year. Infiniti on Tuesday said that it will stop building the QX30 at its assembly plant in the United Kingdom as it plans to exit the Western European market entirely. Infiniti said in a statement that it is focusing its efforts on North America and Asia. READ THIS: 2019 Infiniti...
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FCA recalling more than 850K Dodge, Chrysler cars for excess emissions
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will recall more than 850,000 cars and crossovers that don't meet emissions standards, federal regulators announced Wednesday. The news was first reported Wednesday by Reuters. Affected vehicles include the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger, 2011-2012 Dodge Caliber, 2011-2016 Jeep Compass/Patriot, and 2011-2016...
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Mazda MX-5 Miata, Fiat 124 Spider recalled over surprise transmission downshifts
An automatic transmission has caused Mazda and Fiat to recall thousands of MX-5 Miata and 124 Spider roadsters, which share most of their components. Both cars' transmissions could suddenly downshift without warning and cause the cars to decelerate. The Mazda recall was filed with the NHTSA on Feb. 1 and the identical Fiat recall came four days...
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1.1M Honda and Acura vehicles added to growing Takata airbag recall
Honda on Monday issued a recall covering 1.1 million cars and crossover SUVs to replace defective driver's side airbags made by automotive supplier Takata. The latest recall applies to certain 2003 through 2014 model-year Acura and Honda cars and crossover SUVs built with Takata airbag inflators that may have been contaminated with moisture before...
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Volvo XC60 crossover SUV recalled over faulty tailgate arms
The 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 is subject to a recall over the crossover SUV's tailgate, which may house faulty lifting arms. Volvo filed the recall information with the NHTSA in January and the documents were made public last week. In total, 45,990 XC60 models are included in the recall. The company said in the filing that under certain conditions and...
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2019 Audi e-tron
The 2019 Audi e-tron is a spacious, all-electric SUV; the first fully electric vehicle from the German luxury brand best known for its quattro all-wheel-drive system, attractive but conservative exteriors, and well-designed and obsessively detailed cabins. It’s available for 2019 in Premium Plus, Prestige, and Edition 1 versions. Despite its...
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Trump's proposed 2020 budget would end electric-car tax credits
The federal electric-car tax credits survived the most recent tax overhaul legislation in 2018, but they're back in the crosshairs. U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year includes the end of the tax credits for consumers who purchase a qualifying electric vehicle. The Detroit News reported on the budget proposal on...
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class doesn’t look like a yardstick, but it’s one of the most convenient measures of luxury-car credentials we know. Save your millimeters and newton-meters: We’ll take the S-Class’s savvy mix of scintillating power, form, and function. After a 2018 model year update, the 2019 S-Class returns in...
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Google's Waymo to sell its self-driving car sensor tech
Google's self-driving car division, Waymo, will begin selling one of its lidar sensors as it hopes to attain production scale and drive down the technology's cost. Waymo told Bloomberg last week that it will sell the lidar sensors to any company so long as it agrees not to compete directly with its business of self-driving cars for ride-sharing...
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Tesla price hike, Acura crossover SUVs, Uber Air: What's New @ The Car Connection
Tesla to raise prices, keep more stores open Tesla on Sunday walked back its previous decision to close its retail outlets and move to an online-only model, but it's not business as usual for the electric-car builder's showrooms. Uber releases most common and most bizarre items left in its ride-share cars Over thousands of rides, it's inevitable...
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Tesla to raise prices, keep more stores open
Tesla on Sunday walked back its previous decision to close its retail outlets and move to an online-only model, but it's not business as usual for the electric-car builder's showrooms. In a statement posted to its website, Tesla indicated that some stores with high foot traffic that had already been shuttered will reopen. The automaker indicated...
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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2019 Chevrolet Blazer: Compare crossover SUVs
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2019 Chevrolet Blazer: Compare crossover SUVs Nobody told Jeep and Chevrolet that it’s not the 1990s all over again. Two of the most popular SUV names of the ‘90s are rivals once again. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer reboots after a lengthy absence as a car-like crossover with inline-4 or V-6 power and either...
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Uber releases most common and most bizarre items left in its ride-share cars
Over thousands of rides, it's inevitable ride-share passengers will accidentally leave behind their cellphones, wallets, keys, and Chihuahua puppies on occasion. Wait, what? Last week, Uber released its latest lost and found index to show the most common, and some of the most bizarre, items its customers have left behind in one of the company's...
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2020 Cadillac XT6 crossover SUV costs more than rival Lincoln Aviator
The three-row luxury crossover SUV wars are on between American brands Cadillac and Lincoln. Cadillac on Thursday announced the 2020 XT6 will cost $53,690 when it goes on sale in the coming months, which includes a mandatory destination charge. That puts it about $1,500 higher than the Lincoln Aviator that launches around the same time. The price...
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2019 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2019 Honda Passport: Compare Cars
We’ll spare you the frosted-tipped, rap-rock, slap-bracelet nostalgia from the 1990s. We’ve all seen the pictures. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and 2019 Honda Passport are two names from near-history that expired, revived for 2019 and reapplied to new SUVs. This time, both names apply to somewhat less rugged and less boxy vehicles than...
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2019 Honda HR-V improves to Top Safety Pick
The 2019 Honda HR-V's improved structure meant that the IIHS on Thursday named it a Top Safety Pick, at least in a specific configuration. The biggest changes come from within. Honda made structural changes to the front door hinge pillars and front-end structure with new reinforcements. The changes improved occupant protection in the small overlap...
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2019 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2019 Ford Edge: Compare Crossover SUVs
With crossover SUVs like the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and 2019 Ford Edge, their makers cater to shoppers who want a high seating position and a flexible, spacious interior, but not three rows of seats. In updating its 2019 Edge, Ford takes on the revived Chevy Blazer. Unlike past Blazer SUVs that were off-road-ready, the latest model is a pavement...
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2019 Kia Sedona
There’s nothing wrong with a minivan, the 2019 Kia Sedona pleads, as it watches shoppers pass it by in favor of crossover SUVs such as the automaker’s own Sorento and Telluride. We agree. There’s nothing wrong with a minivan, and the 2019 Sedona is a solid bet with its spacious interior, soft ride, and pleasantly unadorned...
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Fuel efficiency rose in 2017, but shows signs of future decline
Fuel efficiency among new cars for 2017 hit a record high but appetites for less-efficient crossover SUVs and pickups among new buyers has slowed recent gains among automakers to increase their fleet averages, the EPA said in a report released Wednesday. The average fuel efficiency among model-year 2017 new cars climbed from 24.7 mpg in 2016 to...
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2019 Ford Ranger vs. 2019 Nissan Frontier: Compare Trucks
In pitting the 2019 Ford Ranger against the 2019 Nissan Frontier against one other, we find ourselves comparing the newest mid-size pickup truck on the market with the elder statesman of (relatively) inexpensive haulers. The Ranger was revived for 2019 while the Frontier’s design hasn’t been significantly updated since 2005. It’s...
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2019 BMW M6
With the M6 Gran Coupe, BMW has an existential crisis. The 2019 M5 across the showroom is newer—and faster. The 2019 M6 Gran Coupe is older, sure. But just look at it. The 2019 M6 gets a 6.4 on our scale. It may not be around for much longer, an 8-Series four-door is reportedly in the works. (Read more about how we rate cars.) This year, the...
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2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD
The 2019 GMC Sierra is a tailored suit over a denim shirt. Based on the Chevrolet Silverado HD, the Sierra HD similarly comes in 2500 and heavier-duty 3500 flavors but with more emphasis on style and features. Top-tier Denali models are as close as you can get to a Cadillac pickup, and with a powerful gas or diesel V-8, there’s not much the...
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Audi recalls 75K vehicles for fire risk
The NHTSA on Tuesday said that Audi will recall 74,881 vehicles over a fault fuel rails may leak and lead to a fire. The recall covers certain 2015 through 2018 model year Audi A8, A7, A6, and Q7 crossover SUV, according to documents filed with the NHTSA in January. The fuel rails in certain Audi vehicles may have been improperly welded, the...
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2019 Honda Clarity
The 2019 Honda Clarity is a plug-in hybrid, electric, or fuel-cell mid-size car that struggles to find its niche. Most commonly found as a plug-in hybrid, the Clarity is extroverted in its efficiency, apparent by its outward style. It’s the anti-Accord Hybrid, which is less expensive and more efficient with a gallon of gasoline—even...
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2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door Coupe
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door Coupe isn’t a coupe or even a sedan. It’s a hatchback or a fastback, and it’s one of the fastest, best-performing four-doors on the planet. The third car developed specifically for Mercedes’ AMG performance arm, the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is a rival for the Porsche Panamera and BMW M5. It...
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2019 Ford Edge vs. 2019 Nissan Murano: Compare Cars
For crossover SUV buyers not interested in three rows of seats, the 2019 Ford Edge and 2019 Nissan Murano are solid, stylish choices. On our scale, the 2019 Edge is the victor with its 6.7 overall rating. The 2019 Murano earns 6.0 out of 10, hampered by its cumbersome infotainment system and poorer fuel economy. MORE: Read our 2019 Ford Edge and...
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2019 Acura ILX
The 2019 Acura ILX is like a fresh college grad ready to climb the corporate ladder. It’s outfitted in the right duds, but its rough-edged past can show through. Marking the 2019 ILX, Acura gave its smallest sedan a light makeover with more tech inside and added an A-Spec trim level with sportier styling. That the ILX is based on the old...
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GM builds last Chevrolet Cruze, exits compact car market
The final Chevrolet Cruze will roll off the assembly line in Ohio on Wednesday, pulling General Motors and the entire Detroit new-car industry out of the compact car market in the process. Reuters reported that production is scheduled to end two days ahead of schedule. That means that on Thursday, GM's Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant near...
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Uber extends rewards program across the US
Uber launched its rewards program in nine U.S. cities this past January and on Monday the ride-share company extended the program nationwide. Uber Rewards will be available in over 100 U.S. cities for all riders to take advantage of, and those who do will be rewarded accordingly. The program features four tiers for riders shuffled into Blue, Gold...
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2019 Lincoln MKZ
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ is an understated luxury sedan that’s often overlooked, but its potent or thrifty powertrains and relative value are worth a second glance. We give it 6.7 out of 10 overall with consideration for decent value and its impressively efficient hybrid powertrain. (Read more about how we rate cars.) For 2019, Lincoln has...
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2020 Hyundai Sonata adds drama to the mid-size sedan
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata unveiled online Wednesday ahead of an expected debut at next month's 2019 New York International Auto Show is anything but a boring four-door sedan. Its dramatic, coupe-esque lines draw from Audi and Genesis' playbook. The new Sonata looks wider with a short front overhang and sloping rear deck, which tricks the eye into...
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 Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept First Look
Small crossover SUV slotted below Stelvio
Features plug-in hybrid technology
Based on Jeep Renegade/Fiat 500X platform
Alfa specific infotainment features
Alfa Romeo showed a new concept vehicle based on the same small crossover SUV architecture as the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X..
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Nissan IMQ Concept: Electrifying crossover appeal
Concept hints at electric crossover for Europe
250 horsepower, 516 lb-ft of torque
Traditional Japanese style blended meets modern technology
All-wheel drive
Showcases latest take of ProPILOT Assist
The all-new IMQ concept unveiled in Geneva is an advanced technology showcase that signals Nissan's direction with its next generation of crossovers in Europe.
Powered by multiple electric motors, the new all-wheel drive IMQ blends Japanese heritage with human-cent...
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Lagonda All-Terrain Concept Revealed at Geneva
Aston Martin's Lagonda brand dedicated to zero-emissions powertrains
All-Terrain Concept links to the Vision Concept revealed at Geneva in 2018
New electric adds a sense of adventure to futuristic luxury SUVs
Production of Lagonda vehicles begins in Wales in 2022
With its battery-electric drivetrain and svelte styling, the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept debuting at the Geneva Motor Show is a luxurious SUV of the near future, which highlights Aston Martin's push t...
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Aston Martin AM-RB 003 Unveiled at Geneva
Aston Martin's third mid-engine hypercar
Carbon chassis, all-new Aston Martin V6
Active suspension, active aerodynamics
Morphing aero surfaces
Set for late 2021 launch
Aston Martin is continuing its foray into the world of mid-engine hypercars with the AM-RB 003, the third such car in the storied English marque's long history. Unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, AM-RB 003 incorporates concepts and technologies taken from Formula 1 racing and applied to the ...
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Kia Imagine EV Concept
Electric concept sports new Tiger Nose grille, now called Tiger Mask
All-electric powertrain built on a new platform
Imagine is designed to appeal to emotional, rather than rational, point-of-view.
Kia Motors Europe revealed a new all-electric concept car they've named "Imagine by Kia" at the Geneva Motor Show..
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2020 Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEV Announced
New plug-in tech for Jeep small SUVs
1.3-liter engine mated to electric motor
Up to 240 horsepower on tap
30 miles of pure electric range promised
Jeep announced that it will offer a new plug-in hybrid powertrain in the Jeep Renegade and Compass..
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Kia Sedona minivan recalled for sensor that could keep airbag from deploying
The Kia Sedona minivan has been recalled over a faulty wiring harness that may not detect a child or child seat in the passenger front seat, which could affect the airbag's ability to deploy. The NHTSA released documents last week that indicate the fault only affects 2015 through Sedona with manually adjustable passenger's seats. The occupant...
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Hyundai wants to turn your smartphone into a car key
Hyundai on Monday unveiled a smartphone-based digital key that is capable of functions such as unlocking and locking the doors, starting the car, and more. The automaker said it may begin introducing near-filed communication on its cars as s soon as this year in some markets. The digital key tech is part of Hyundai's move toward car-sharing, which...
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2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. 2019 Honda Insight: Compare Cars
Sometime, around the moment we found nutrition labels and no longer considered Thursdays to be part of the weekend, frugal and inexpensive commuter cars began to make sense. It’s cool, we all grow up. For us olds, the 2019 Honda Insight and 2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid are adulting like high-fiber cereals and coupons for socks. Both hybrid...
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Audi Q4 e-tron Concept First Look
Compact EV crossover slots below 2019 e-tron
All-wheel drive with 300 horsepower
0-62 mph in 6.3 seconds
280-mile range
Set for late 2020 production
Audi has introduced a compact crossover SUV concept, the Audi Q4 e-tron, it says will go into production in late 2020..
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2019 Mini Cooper
The 2019 Mini Cooper is a two- or four-door hatchback with heaps of British-themed style for a premium price. A small stature, peppy engines, and well-sorted suspension make for a fun driving experience, but as its name suggests, practicality is an issue. We give it 5.5 out of 10 overall for its commitment to style and fun at the expense of...
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Volvo to limit its future cars to 112 mph top speed
Volvo on Monday said that it will limit the top speed of its future cars to 112 mph as part of an effort to reduce car-crash fatalities. Volvo called the move the beginning of a discussion about whether automakers should actively alter or limit a human's behavior behind the wheel in the name of safety. Of course, 112 mph is nearly double the speed...
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2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster
Roadster version of Aventador SVJ has same high-performance and power as coupe
Powered by a naturally aspirated V12 engine with 770 hp, 531 lb-ft of torque
0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds, top speed of more than 215 mph
800 units will be built
On sale Summer 2019
Prices start at $573,966 (not including gas guzzler tax)
Those who seek out the high performance of the Aventador SVJ coupe will soon have a second option..
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Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer Concept Debuts
PHEV crossover concept boasts all-wheel drive
Powertrain evolved from Outlander PHEV
New design approach for Mitsubishi
Paired with solar home charging unit
Mitsubishi introduced a new 3-row crossover concept at the Geneva Motor Show that combines both all-wheel drive capability and a unique approach to home recharging..
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VW I.D. Buggy: Electric dream dune buggy
Fun retro styling
Range of 155 miles
201-horsepower electric motor
62-kilowatt lithium-ion battery
Based on VW's MEB EV platform
Back in the late-1960s and early 1970s, Volkswagen-powered dune buggies were all the rage in the surf-dominated culture of Southern California, with the Manx of Bruce Myers starting the craze and leading the way..
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Bentley Continental GT Number 9 Edition
Special edition Continental GT celebrates Bentley's 100th anniversary
Hand-built by Mulliner, edition is limited to 100 cars
Styling cues honor Bentley's racing heritage
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bentley, the automaker has revealed its limited edition of the Continental GT..
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Mercedes-Benz Concept EQV: Future of the minivan is electric
Mercedes says it's the first pure EV minivan
100 kWh battery promises 249-mile range
Part of Mercedes electric EQ sub-brand
Production version due later this year
Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off its Concept EQV at Geneva, a precursor of a production minivan it says it will present at the Frankfurt Motor Show this fall..
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All-New Mazda CX-30 Mid-Compact SUV Introduced
An all-new small crossover SUV
Set in size right between the Mazda CX-3 and compact Mazda CX-5
Lots of style and a sense of elegance
Coming in the next 18 months as a 2020 or 2021 model
Won't be built in the U.S.
From a center-stage auto show stand strategically purchased to floorspace next to Rolls-Royce and McLaren, as well as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Mazda introduced the all-new CX-30 crossover SUV to the world (and specifically to Europe) at the Geneva auto
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2019 Ford Transit Connect
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect gains critical new safety features, new infotainment, and a new powertrain. Despite the gains, it’s much better suited as a utility vehicle for small businesses than it is as a family-mover, though it’s a reasonable alternative to many crossover SUVs that cost as much and offer much less in the way of...
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2020 Tesla Model Y preview
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is the automaker's small, all-electric crossover that's the next big thing from Tesla until, well, the next thing. With the Model Y, Tesla has a rival for the relative push among all automakers to sell all-electric powertrains in the world's hottest body style. When the Model Y goes on sale, sometime in 2020 or 2021, it will...
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10 Insider Tips for New Car Buying
Whether you buy a new car regularly or haven't shopped for one since the invention of the minivan, the process goes more smoothly when you know what to expect..
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2019 Lincoln Nautilus recalled to remind drivers to keep hands on the wheel
A small number of 2019 Lincoln Nautilus models have been recalled to remedy a driver-assist system that won't remind drivers to keep their hands on the wheel. Documents filed by Lincoln in January and published last week by the NHTSA show Ford issued a recall for 2,276 Nautilus crossover SUVs to rectify the fault. In the documents, Ford said the...
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2019 Kia Sportage vs. 2019 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
2019 Kia Sportage
Starting Price: $24,745 | Price Yours
Above Average: Optional strong turbocharged engine; outstanding warranty; knobs and buttons for climate control and other things (not all touchscreen); some nice luxury even in the entry-level model
Below Average: Not great off road; a bit tight inside for passengers and cargo compared to others; fuel economy
Consensus: The Kia Sportage is a solid little compact SUV that offers a lot in a small package..
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