Tuesday, February 28, 2017

A new BMW 8-Series and many M models in the works, according to leaked codes

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And not just regular M models, but special edition M models.

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Here's the BMW i8 Spyder WITH its roof

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This time the drop-top BMW is out with its top in place.

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Tesla engineer sues over sexist workplace culture (updated)

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Tesla is disputing the allegations.

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Techrules' GT96 plug-in supercar gets tested in Italy

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Techrules' GT96 extended-range plug-in vehicle gets tested by professional driver in Italy.

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Panasonic is building the solar roof for Japan's Prius plug-in

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Panasonic's Tesla connection raises intriguing possibilities.

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The myth and science behind your gauge cluster illumination color

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That classic red-orange BMW hue is there for a reason, but so is every other color.

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Here's how to host a car show fundraiser that really drives home the fun

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An auto show is a great opportunity for businesses in the auto-related industries to reach their target market.

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The 2018 Ford Expedition will offer live streaming TV via the SlingBox app

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Using a Slingbox, you'll be able to watch your TV on your phone, computer, and SUV.

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A complete visual guide to the cars of the 2017 F1 season

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A new rulebook for Formula 1 in 2017 has led to completely new designs from every constructor taking part in the sport. Here's a look at all of them.

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Junkyard Gem: 1982 Dodge Colt Hatchback

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Here's a battered Colt spotted in a Denver self-service yard not long ago.

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Tesla's Elon Musk promises roller coasters, fro yo at factory

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Tesla chief Elon Musk doubles down on his effort to stave off unionization at the company's Northern California plant by offering perks such as a roller coaster and free frozen yogurt.

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State trooper's PSA about mysterious safety feature goes viral

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It's just the right thing to do.

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Honda's new R&D Center X will focus on robots, energy, and AI

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This group will spearhead Honda's future vision.

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The latest Fate of the Furious trailer shows Dom and Letty's Cuban paradise

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This almost could've been called The Fast and the Furious: Family Vacation.

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Volvo goes beyond automatic braking, adds automatic steering

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Volvo, take the wheel!

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SUV drivers take cars out on flooded frozen lake

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In no way could this possibly go wrong.

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Buy a Jaguar E-Type continuation, get a matching wristwatch

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The Jaguar watches are British while the Land Rover watch is Swiss.

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Alpine reveals sultry A110 for Geneva Motor Show

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The berlinette is back.

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Tesla will miss Model 3 launch deadline, bearish analyst says

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The California electric-vehicle maker may need a cash infusion by year end.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be crossing over to the US sometime in the fall

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It will only have one drivetrain in the US: a turbo 1.5-liter engine connected to a CVT and AWD.

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Takata pleads guilty to fraud in faulty airbag cover-up

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Takata admitted it intentionally hid the fact that its airbag inflators could explode.

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Renault-Nissan alliance to start autonomous EV testing

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Renault-Nissan Alliance will start working with transportation-technology consultant Transdev on autonomous electric-vehicle testing near Paris.

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Peugeot's Instinct Concept will connect all of your things

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It features two normal driving modes and two autonomous driving modes.

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The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is a gentleman

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The Ridgeline is as much truck as any average suburbanite would ever need.

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Honda Clarity EV will only go 80 miles on a single charge

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Honda's Clarity EV, which will debut this spring, will have an 80-mile single-charge range, putting it below that of the Chevrolet Volt as well as BMW, VW, Hyundai competitors.

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Is your new-car warranty good at the race track?

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The answer is very much: It depends.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets lit for 2018

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The S-Class's much smaller sibling is getting a mild update, too.

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Woman gets 93 days in jail for laughing during daughter's DUI trail

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Justice is no laughing matter.

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Jackson Storm looks way better than Lightning McQueen in Cars 3 trailer

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McQueen will have a tough journey to become number one again.

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NextEV's crazy electric supercar just went 160 mph without a driver

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With or without a driver, the EP9 breaks records.

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Re-live Bruce McLaren's amazing story in new documentary

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McLaren's story told by the people who knew him best.

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Junkyard Gem: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V

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Here's a worn-out example in a Northern California self-service junkyard.

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

General Lee Dodge Charger replica jumps Dukes of Hazzard-style in Downtown Detroit

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Just two good ole boys, never meaning no harm... except to a certain orange Dodge Charger. That always gets harmed.

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Peugeot finally returns to America in April... as a car-sharing service

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PSA takes a stake in car-sharing service TravelCar, which will debut US operations out of Los Angeles and San Francisco airports in April.

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Elon Musk thinks unions are bad for Tesla

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Musk assured his workforce that creature comforts were coming to the Fremont factory, like free frozen yogurt stands and a Tesla electric pod car roller coaster for fun and cross-campus travel.

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Investors and employees aren't buying Uber's sexism 'probe'

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"This decision is yet another example of Uber's continued unwillingness to be open, transparent and direct."

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Friday, February 24, 2017

Behold the 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE, the most hardcore of Camaros

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The option package will be available this summer.

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It turns out the Fiat 500X isn't a track car

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It's what we sort of forgot to do that left a lasting impression.

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New spy photos of the next Jeep Wrangler reveal a backup camera

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Yup, it still looks like a Jeep.

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If Your TV Rats You Out, What About Your Car?

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You drive. It watches.

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Adventures in lazy badge engineering | Autoblog Podcast #505

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We look back at some odd badge-engineered shared by various brands over the years, discuss what we've been driving, and spend your money.

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Will Audi's e-tron SUV's range match the Tesla Model X?

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Audi's upcoming electric SUV may be able to go more than 300 miles on a single charge, though that figure may be by European NEDC standards.

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More photos, and questions, about Pininfarina's H600 'eco' luxury sedan

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More angles of Pininfarina's other Geneva star.

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Americans are spending more and more of their time driving to work

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It's not just your imagination.

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The new Ford Fiesta ST is a three-cylinder speed machine

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Nearly 200 horsepower from 1.5-liters.

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Torque time | 2017 GMC Sierra HD First Drive

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The new Duramax makes good use of air in the heavy duty wars.

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Lyft expands to another 50 cities

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The ride-hailing service continues its ambitious growth.

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Bugatti Chiron gets soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's seal of approval

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Bugatti wanted the thumbs-up of a "real champion."

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2017 Volkswagen e-Golf electric range grows to 125 miles

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Power output also grows.

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Faraday Future to take on Tesla at Pikes Peak

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You'll be able to livestream the action this year, too.

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