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Audi using AI to fine-tune self-driving cars, says production version coming in 2020 Viknesh VijayenthiranIt’s easy to think that self-driving cars simply need to be programmed with the general set of road rules and then have some form of object detection so that the car’s computer can then...
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BMW i Inside Future, Toyota Concept-i, Ram 1500 Rebel Black: Car News HeadlinesBMW is using this week’s 2017 Consumer Electronics Show to present a concept that previews a dashboard where the main interface is a hologram. Instructions are made either via voice or by making certain hand movements. Toyota also has a concept at CES. Toyota’s concept features an...
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2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI previewSubaru has just redesigned its Impreza but the redesigned WRX and WRX STI derivatives are still a couple of years off. The current WRX and WRX STI will soldier on in the meantime, albeit with a few updates introduced for the 2018 model year to keep them looking and feeling fresh. Both cars adopt a...
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2018 Volkswagen Atlas gets sporty R-Line packageVolkswagen in the spring will introduce a new three-row SUV called the Atlas. It’s a big, spacious model that’s made in the United States, and now it has one of VW’s sporty R-Line appearance packages. To be presented at the upcoming 2017 Detroit auto show, the Atlas’ R-Line...
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After record 2015, McLaren doubles sales in 2016McLaren Automotive, the road car division of the McLaren Technology Group, is on a tear. Over the course of 2016, the company managed to double the number of cars it sold in the previous year, with the tally coming in at 3,286 cars. That compares with 1,654 cars in 2015, which was a record year...
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2017 Ram 1500 Rebel Black to debut in DetroitThere’s a new version of the Ram 1500 Rebel, though sadly it isn’t the Hellcat-powered TRX that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] teased us with last fall. It’s the 1500 Rebel Black, and it makes its debut on January 9 at the 2017 Detroit auto show. As the name suggests, the...
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BMW is currently leading the way when it comes to in-car technology with its Gesture Control system that debuted on the 2016 7-Series. The system allows you to make basic commands by simply waving a...
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Intel strengthens self-driving car presence with 15 percent stake in HERE digital maps firmIntel is set to acquire a 15 percent stake in digital mapping company HERE which is owned by Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The acquisition is set to be completed in the first quarter of 2017, pending approval from various regulatory bodies. In addition to the acquisition, Intel and HERE have signed...
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2017 Honda CR-V to star in Super Bowl LI spotWe’re now just a month out from Super Bowl LI and one of the first automakers to announce a spot is Honda, which has a redesigned CR-V to promote. The ad will be a follow-up to the successful spot aired during last year’s game, which saw a farm dog tout the benefits of Honda’s...
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Audi Q8, Faraday Future FF 91, Ford Mustang Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for Audi’s oft-rumored Q8 has been spotted. The Q8 is a new range-topping SUV that’s closely related to the Q7 but with a coupe-like profile. The vehicle will be previewed in concept form at the upcoming 2017 Detroit auto show but isn’t expected on the market until...
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McLaren teases Monocage II structure of 650S replacementMcLaren has confirmed the debut of its 650S replacement at the 2017 Geneva auto show and to get us excited has revealed the car's carbon fiber monocoque structure, dubbed the Monocage II. The previous Monocage featured in the P1 hypercar, whereas lesser models from the Super Series and Sports...
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Watch the Faraday Future FF 91 do 0-60 mph in 2.39 secondsElectric car startup Faraday Future on Tuesday unveiled its first car, the FF 91. The luxury SUV, which makes its official debut on January 5 at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, is still officially a concept, though it points to the design and performance buyers can expect when sales eventually...
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Bentley has released a teaser video for what the automaker bills as its most extreme model ever.
The car is due to debut on January 6, 2017, which likely means we’ll see it at the Detroit auto...
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Ford details 7 of 13 electrified cars due by 2020, including Mustang Hybrid, electric SUVIn late 2015, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] pledged to spend $4.5 billion over a five-year period to develop 13 new electrified cars by 2020. Ford on Tuesday identified seven of the 13 electrified cars in a company-wide strategy announcement that also outlined plans to create more jobs in the United...
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 spy shotsThe Mercedes-AMG GLA45 may be classified as an SUV, but it is much closer to a hot hatch in reality. That doesn’t detract from the car’s ability to put a massive smile on your face, as we discovered during a first drive at the launch a bit over two years ago. With the entire GLA range...
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Porsche 917 replica, Pagani Huayra Roadster, Chrysler Portal concept: Car News HeadlinesA British outfit by the name of Icon Engineering is close to completing a highly accurate Porsche 917 replica. One of the reasons the car is so accurate is that it has been modeled off David Piper’s original 1969 917. Pagani has confirmed plans to unveil the Huayra Roadster at the 2017 Geneva...
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Volvo, Autoliv establish Zenuity joint venture dedicated to self-driving carsVolvo has been developing self-driving cars for several years and in 2015 teamed up with fellow Swedish firm Autoliv, an automotive supplier specializing in safety systems, to share research to accelerate the development of the technology. On Tuesday, Volvo and Autoliv announced the formation of a...
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2017 Ford Mustang previewFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] sixth-generation Mustang made waves when introduced for the 2015 model year. Finally, we were graced with a Mustang with independent rear suspension, which together with the steering and other chassis tweaks helped to deliver sports car-like handling. Since then...
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Mercedes-Benz’s GLA is about to receive its mid-cycle update and we’ll see it for the first time at the 2017 Detroit auto show. The automaker has released this single teaser shot which...
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Chrysler Portal concept is an electric van with Level 3 self-driving capabilityGiven the dearth of new product at Chrysler, it’s easy to think parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] has forgotten about the brand. (With the demise of the 200 in December, the only Chryslers still in production are the 300 and Pacifica.) But that isn’t the case, it...
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Icon Engineering Porsche 917 is breathtaking in its detailThe Porsche 917 is one of the most insane automotive creations ever dreamt up by humanity, offering a performance level that remains as impressive today as it was during the 1970s, when it dominated events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Some iterations were tuned to deliver as much as 1,580...
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Exotic Rides does its best attempt at a LaFerrari look-alike with W70 supercarNo, you’re not looking at some backyard attempt at a Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari replica. It’s the W70 from Exotic Rides of Orlando, Florida, a mid-engine supercar whose design shares some obvious traits with Ferrari’s flagship and some of the Italian firm’s other models...
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Ford GT prototype, Infiniti QX50 concept, Jannarelly Design-1: This Week’s Top PhotosThese days you’ll find that the 2000s-era Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is overshadowed by the 2017 model, but it’s still a thing of beauty worthy of being added to any serious collector’s fleet. A very special example, the first working prototype, is headed for auction. This...
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Audi Q8, Ferrari J50, Chevy Corvette LT5: The Week In ReverseAudi teased a concept previewing a new model called the Q8; Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] hinted that its J50 might preview its new design language; and more details emerged about a new V-8 engine code-named the LT5 bound for the Chevrolet Corvette. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.'...
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