Chinese tech giant LeEco has revealed some details about its future electric car plans. The company, which just this week opened its headquarters for the United States, plans to give away cars for free and make money by offering various services.
Formula One team Red Bull Racing has started testing a new cockpit protection system. Called the Aeroscreen, the protection system is shown to withstand a wheel flying towards it at 140 mph.
Land Rover’s Discovery Sport enters its second year on the market with some tech updates and a styling pack. It’s still only got one powertrain option, a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder good for 240 horsepower.
You'll find all of these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority.
LeSee concept heralds new electric car from China's LeEco
Watch a wheel hit Red Bull's Aeroscreen cockpit at 140 mph
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport preview
Will Apple ever sell cars? One analyst says no
VW unveils 1.5-liter engine with variable turbine geometry
Electric car battery costs: Tesla $190 per kwh for pack, GM $145 for cells
Ford confirms 200-mile electric car in the works
VW sets aside nearly $9 billion for diesel buybacks & fixes
201-horsepower Hyundai Elantra Sport revealed
High Tesla warranty costs show learning to make cars is hard
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