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YouTube's 'Shitty Robot' Queen Made Her Own Tesla 2019-06-18 11:00:00Simone Giertz hacked her Model 3 into a ride she calls the "Truckla," and it does donuts.

Are E-Bikes and Scooters Doomed? 2019-06-18 09:00:00Opinion: China's e-biking masses offer a model for our struggling scoot-scape

Nuro’s Pizza Robot Will Bring You a Domino’s 2019-06-17 20:24:20It’s about half the size of a sedan, and for now it needs a chase car with a babysitter. For now.

Audi Recall, Shifting Alliances, and More Car News 2019-06-16 09:00:00Audi issued a voluntary recall of its E-Tron SUV; self-driving tech startup Aurora broke up with VW and joined up with Fiat Chrysler.

New York City Flexes Again, Extending Cap on 2019-06-15 07:00:00Officials want to extend the city's limit on the number of for-hire vehicles, and may consider a congestion charge.

Lamborghini Huracán EVO Sees the Future, Makes You 2019-06-15 07:00:00The super smart supercar predicts what you'll do next—and helps you make it happen.

The Strange Mating Rituals of Self-Driving Car Companies 2019-06-12 19:34:27Aurora hooked up with Chrysler on Monday, ditched VW on Tuesday, and doubled down with Hyundai on Wednesday.

Your Cadillac Can Now Drive Itself More Places 2019-06-11 09:00:00Cadillac's Super Cruise will shut itself off when the car reaches a tricky spot where a driver needs to pay attention.

Aurora's Latest Deal Will Be a Heavy-Duty Test 2019-06-10 18:20:53Startup Aurora is putting its self-driving technology into commercial vehicles from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, expanding its long list of partnerships

Audi Recalls Some E-Tron SUVs Over a Battery 2019-06-10 17:32:41The E-Tron competes against Tesla's Model X, as well as Jaguar's I-Pace and the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz EQC.

Porsche's 911 Goes Hybrid With Vonnen's Shadow Drive 2019-06-10 07:00:00The aftermarket system adds an electric motor—and a whole lot of power—to the venerable sports car.

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Meet the father of the Polestar 1 2019-06-18 12:50:44When Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath picked Joakim Rydholm to be the lead development engineer for the company’s first model as a stand-alone bran

How Volvo's Polestar is getting its debut model 2019-06-18 12:45:05The Polestar 1’s initial production run will reach the Volvo subsidiary’s first customers later this year, which explains the intense amou

U.S. trade rep hopes Congress approves USMCA legislation 2019-06-18 10:44:27USTR Robert Lighthizer, at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Finance committee, continued his bid for lawmakers to prepare to ratify the United States-Mexi

Trump says he'll have 'extended' meeting with China's 2019-06-18 10:31:09Confirmation of the meeting comes after President Trump repeatedly threatened to raise tariffs if Xi didn’t sit with him at the June 28-29 summi

Search suspended for missing auto journalist 2019-06-18 10:18:08The search Saturday focused on the Mokelumne River Canyon, logging more than 448 miles on foot, in addition to efforts via boat and helicopter.

VW steps up software push with 'vw.os' operating 2019-06-18 08:53:32VW said all its new models would use the "vw.os," platform and the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud by 2025.

Ford takes regulator for a spin in bid 2019-06-18 08:48:14Ford and other carmakers such as BMW and Toyota don’t want to lose the rights they gained in 1999 from the FCC for a system designed to lin

VW explores move from longtime suburban Detroit office 2019-06-18 08:23:23VW is exploring several options for its office north of Detroit. It could move elsewhere in the northern Detroit suburbs, it could develop a new offic

Nvidia partners with truckmaker AB Volvo for driverless 2019-06-18 07:27:25The deal to develop a self-driving system for commercial vehicles is a boost for Nvidia, which parted ways with Tesla last year. 

VW defends launch of high-priced 'mass-market' EV 2019-06-18 06:28:02VW said its ID3 will be an electric car "for the millions and not the millionaires." But the ID3 will not be immediately become a car for the masses

Domino's brings self-driving pizza delivery pilot to Houston 2019-06-17 09:29:57Domino's said the test is scheduled to start late this year and could expand in 2020. Domino’s has more than 6,000 restaurants in the U.S. and,

GM is thinking about building an electric Hummer 2019-06-17 08:47:10The chatter about an electric Hummer comes as GM is looking to transform itself from a conventional, gas-powered-vehicle maker into what CEO Mary Barr

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2019 Volkswagen Golf: Why I’d Buy It – 2019-06-15 04:00:56“What car should I buy?” It’s a question consumers ask themselves every day, but what would online editor Kelly Pleskot drive? Keep

2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Is More Truck for 2019-06-14 19:21:26Chevrolet has announced pricing for the 2020 Silverado HD, and despite offering greater capability and technology than the model it replaces, the heav

Refreshing or Revolting: 2020 Kia Telluride vs. Toyota 2019-06-14 16:21:37Kia finally entered the three-row SUV market when it introduced the Telluride this spring. One of its most formidable competitors will be the upcoming

Best Father’s Day Gifts for Your Car-Loving Dad 2019-06-14 13:45:31My first memory behind the wheel is of steering my father’s 1998 Ford Taurus down our little dead end street and turning into our driveway. Noti

What Car Should I Buy? MotorTrend Editors Pick 2019-06-14 09:30:36In today’s SUV-saturated market, cars—that is, sedans, hatchbacks, and coupes—are increasingly rare. Even so, that doesn’t sto

Hot Wheels ID Is the Classic Toy Reimagined 2019-06-14 09:00:26I can’t remember how I got it, but I can vividly recall my very first Hot Wheels. It was a red double-headed dragon on four chrome wheels. I rem

Here’s Every Tesla We’ve Tested So Far 2019-06-14 04:00:32We can largely thank Tesla for making electric vehicles exciting. From the original Roadster to the more practical and mass-market Model 3, Tesla hasn

2020 Mercedes GLB-Class: 5 Things You Should Know 2019-06-14 04:00:25At Mercedes-Benz’s press drive of its new 2020 GLS-Class (stay tuned for the review), the German brand used the opportunity to show U.S. journal

Tested: Is the Genesis G70 Still a Driver’s 2019-06-14 04:00:22Here’s a story you’ve heard before: “[Upstart manufacturer] creates sports sedan to take on the BMW 3 Series.” It’s a ta

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid: Why I’d Buy It 2019-06-14 04:00:09“What car should I buy?” It’s a question consumers ask themselves every day, but what would senior production editor Zach Gale drive

2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Boasts 480 LB-FT, HUGE 2019-06-10 10:00:34It’s Ram vs. Ford vs. Chevy all over again, diesel-style. The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel bursts back onto the full-size diesel truck scene with som

2019 Volkswagen Arteon Interior Review: 6 Key Details 2019-06-10 04:03:29If you’re looking for a car more versatile than a typical sedan but don’t want a crossover, your choices are limited, especially if it mus

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Renault again gives Zoe longer legs 2019-06-17 08:48:00Renault has given its little Zoe EV a third update with 52 kWh battery and an additional 100kW R135 electric motor option and boosted range to 24

VW plans 10% partial IPO for Traton unit 2019-06-17 08:31:00Volkswagen Group is planning a 10% stake listing for its Traton commercial vehicle unit. The IPO could raise up to EUR1.9bn for VW. Traton is VW's co

Continental Romania spends EUR27m expanding Iasi office building 2019-06-17 08:28:00Continental Romania said it was spending EUR27m to expand its office building in Iasi.

Bridgestone introduces lightweight tyre technology 2019-06-17 08:16:00Bridgestone has announced the launch of Enliten, a new light weight tyre technology claimed to reduce material use and rolling resistance, contribute

Unions agree to revised Renault-Samsung pay deal 2019-06-17 07:39:00Renault Samsung Motors agreed a wage deal with its labour union last week, bringing to an end months of industrial action which has resulted in produc

SAIC China sales slump 2019-06-17 07:11:00Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor reported a sharp sales decline in the first five months of 2019, of close to 17% to 2.47 million units, according to a com

Kyocera and BYD Japan to collaborate on EV 2019-06-17 07:09:00Kyocera and BYD Japan have announced a joint project to develop an integrated renewable supply-demand energy system for EVs.

JAC acquires Kazakhstan's Allur Group 2019-06-17 06:57:00JAC has successfully participated in the acquisition of the shares of Kazakhstan's Allur Group, marking the entry of the JAC Kazakhstan project into

Veoneer acquires Nissin Kogyo's interests in US VNBS 2019-06-17 06:36:00ADAS specialist Veoneer says it has signed a binding agreement with Nissin Kogyo, its joint venture partner in Veoneer Nissin Brake Systems (VNBS), pr

Nissan reports strong sales of e-LCV in UK 2019-06-17 06:25:00Nissan in the UK reports sales of its Nissan e-NV200 fully electric light van up by 200% in 2019 as more firms switch their light commercial vehicle (

Geely's LEVC spins van off range extender London 2019-06-17 05:54:00Geely-owned London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) - the latest name for Britain's main 'London Taxi' maker has spun off a PHEV light van base

Localising X3 gives BMW China a boost 2019-06-14 12:01:00Localisation works, according to a Bloomberg report from China.

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First teaser trailer for Netflix animated "Fast & 2019-06-18 14:00:00The "Fast & Furious" franchise is headed to Netflix, only this time the blockbuster car and action series will arrive in the form of an animated

Ford doesn't think Explorer ST buyers want a 2019-06-18 13:00:00Those looking for a zippier full-size SUV won't find a V-8 option in the 2020 Ford Explorer ST. In fact, the Explorer's chief engineer said that he

75 years of imitation: The original Jeep has 2019-06-18 11:45:00The original jeep—the fatigue-green, open-top vehicle sent off to battle—was hardly a sight to behold. Its looks were utilitarian, with he

What Jeep means: How an icon changed the 2019-06-18 11:42:00To go forward, we often need to look back. This month at Motor Authority, we’re looking back at the long, illustrious history of Jeep. Jeep isn&

1991 Ford Explorer: 100 Cars That Matter 2019-06-18 11:20:00Ford’s Bronco II was a bust. Product developers knew they needed a home run after years of less-than-stellar sales. However, the team decided to

2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, 2020 Lexus GX 2019-06-18 11:00:00Porsche's 718 line finally receives 6-cylinder power with the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder. The engine is a newly developed 4.0-liter mill with 414

2020 Lexus GX boasts new off-road package 2019-06-18 10:00:00The Lexus GX has been with us since 2010 in its current format, but the rugged luxury cruiser isn't scheduled for a redesign just yet. Instead, the c

Aston Martin Valhalla is new name for AM-RB 2019-06-18 08:45:00Aston Martin is working on a new hypercar to sit between the upcoming Valkyrie and a next-generation Vanquish supercar due early next decade. Right no

Bugatti tipped to unveil new special edition during 2019-06-18 07:30:00Bugatti's next special edition will be unveiled during 2019 Monterey Car Week, The Supercar Blog reported on Friday, citing an anonymous source. Sinc

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT R Evo spy shots 2019-06-18 06:00:00Mercedes-AMG only unveiled the new GT R Pro last fall, but the Affalterbach tuner is already working on the next rung up the performance ladder, a pro

2020 Porsche 718 spawns Cayman GT4 and Boxster 2019-06-18 01:45:00The days of lightweight, thoroughbred sports cars may be waning, but not at Porsche. The latest salvo from the German performance marque is an evoluti

Chinese firm turns Suzuki Jimny into Mercedes G-Wagen 2019-06-17 18:00:00The Suzuki Jimny, everyone's favorite off-road SUV not sold in America, has undergone a transformation in China. If it looks familiar, your eyes are

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