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Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer thinks the automotive industry as we know it is in for some serious disruption with the advent of self-driving cars. The top executive spoke at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ Connected conference on Thursday and said self-driving cars will result in numerous automaker mergers. Autocar reported on Palmer's comments on Thursday, in which the executive echoed previous calls from the late Fiat Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne. Palmer said numerous companies all spending billions of dollars on identical technology, and then building lots of them...
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Mid-engine C8 Corvette may use 2020 Porsche 911 transmission
A 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission may be out, and an 8-speed dual-clutch could very well be in for the 2020 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette. The new information comes via leaked order-guide documents published by Jalopnik in late March. Road & Track may have connected the dots in a...
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First drive review: Sweet on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG sedan
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG is conflicted. The pugnacious luxury sedan that arrived this year is sandwiched between a Hammer and a scythe. No, really. The former was a 1980s wonder machine that helped set the table for a tradition of sleeper sedans, and the latter is a modern-day...
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VW self-driving car, Nio ET7, Ford Mustang Mach-E: Today's Car News
VW started testing self-driving cars in Hamburg, Nio teased the ET7 concept, and a trademark for Mustang Mach-E was discovered.
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150 cars from Gosford car museum up for grabs, including Aston DB5 and Porsche 911 R
Around 150 classic cars, and some modern ones too, will be put up for auction from April 6-7. They were part of Australia's Gosford Classic Car Museum, which closed its doors for good in February.
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Lucid sells $1B stake to Saudi Arabia, plans production of Air sedan in 2020
EV startup Lucid Motors has received a $1 billion investment from Saudi Arabia, which it will use to start production of the Air luxury sedan in 2020.
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Porsche is jumping into the world of Esports with a one-make race series that will see the winner take home $100,000.
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A month out on bail, ex-Renault Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is arrested again
Carlos Ghosn was arrested again in Tokyo, just a day after he said he was ready to "tell the truth" about his alleged financial misconduct while running the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance.
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Self-driving VWs hit the streets of Hamburg
Volkswagen Group's self-driving car prototypes are testing on the streets of Hamburg, Germany. The goal is to have a trial service up and running by 2021.
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Former Renault-Nissan head Carlos Ghosn will "tell the truth" next week
Following former Renault-Nissan head Carlos Ghosn's abrupt fall from grace this past November, the embattled executive is ready to "tell the truth." Ghosn made the statement via a new verified Twitter account on Tuesday. The New York Times first reported on the tweet Wednesday. Ghosn also said he...
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Ford files to trademark "Mustang Mach-E" name
A new trademark filing points to a likely name for Ford's upcoming Mustang hybrid. The automaker has filed with the European Union Property Rights Office for the rights to the name "Mustang Mach-E." All Ford Mustangs first discovered the trademark fling and reported it on Tuesday. Motor Authority...
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2020 Toyota Supra inline-6 fuel economy estimates nearly as thrifty as BMW Z4 turbo-4
Fuel economy estimates are out for the 2020 Toyota Supra, and even with two additional cylinders, it rivals its turbo-4-powered BMW Z4 cousin. The EPA estimates the new Supra will return 24 mpg city, 31 highway, and 26 combined. That's with the BMW-sourced 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine...
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A new report claims to have dug up details on the next-generation Ford Mustang, and if it rings true, the current S550-generation car has a long life ahead of it. Sources outside of Ford shed light on the next Mustang's development plans, according to a Monday report from Automobile. The big news, quite literally, is these sources claim the next-generation Mustang, currently referred to as the S650, will grow in size—perhaps as large as today's Dodge Challenger. A quick spec rundown shows the Challenger measures 197.9 inches long and sits on a 116.2-inch long wheelbase. The current...
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Mick Schumacher tests for Ferrari in his first taste of F1
On Tuesday, a Schumacher hopped behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula 1 race car once again. This time it was Mick Schumacher, the son of the most-decorated F1 driver of all time, Michael Schumacher, but he wasn't actually racing. Ferrari chose Mick to participate during official F1 testing at the...
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2021 Ford Puma spy shots
Ford is developing a new subcompact crossover SUV which is due for a reveal in 2019 and confirmed as the Puma—a name that recently surfaced in trademark filings. The Puma is related to the latest Fiesta and judging by a teaser shot released on Wednesday the exterior designs of the two...
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Infiniti Qs Inspiration concept previews new electric sport sedan
Infiniti will preview a planned sport sedan at April's Auto Shanghai 2019 with the Qs Inspiration concept. The sport sedan will be an electric car based on a new modular platform.
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Hyundai shares prototype for future cockpit technology
Hyundai is ready to change the way drivers operate various features inside its cars. To give us a taste of how it will look, the South Korean brand shared images of its next-generation cockpit prototype. To underscore that this technology won't be reserved for only the most-expensive cars, Hyundai...
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Fan-built Lego 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 captures the look of the real deal
Lego bricks promise a never-ending world of creation. One builder has used only his creativity and Legos to build the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. That's correct, this car was not built from a kit with instructions or anything official from Lego. This one represents a builder's creativity...
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Apple has poached yet another Tesla executive. The technology company has brought on Tesla's head of powertrains, Michael Schwekutsch. Schwekutsch was previously in vice president of engineering at Tesla where he oversaw electric motors, transmissions, and axles. According to his LinkedIn profile, he previously worked on the Model 3, the new Roadster, and the Semi at Tesla. His profile confirmed he's now with Apple, which Electrek first spotted in a Saturday report. He's also worked with other auto suppliers and automakers. A few of his notable projects have been the BMW i8 and Porsche 918...
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2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport to pace 103rd Indy 500
The 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 has a pace car, and it could mark the last hurrah for the C7 Corvette. A 2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport will lead 33 drivers to the green flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the brand announced on Monday. Chevrolet said in a statement that it's honored to...
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Jeep teases two Moab Easter Safari concepts
It's nearly time for Jeep's annual Moab Easter Safari, which means the brand has a handful of concept vehicles it's almost ready to unveil. On Tuesday, Jeep teased two of several vehicles it plans to debut to the delight of off-roading fans. The two images were accompanied by no additional...
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7 ways the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is more than a Wrangler pickup truck
A 5-foot pickup bed bolted behind the rear seat should clue even the least-keen observers that the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is not a Wrangler. As Motor Authority learned during a day with the 2020 Gladiator on muddy, rocky roads at the base of the Sierra Nevadas in California, Jeep’s first pickup...
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2020 Buick Encore, 2020 Chevy Trailblazer, 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53: Today's Car News
A new Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trailblazer have been confirmed for the Auto Shanghai 2019 and a review is up on the new Mercedes-AMG CLS53.
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LA ponders congestion charge for busiest parts of city
While New York City is closer than ever to implementing a congestion charge, and thus becoming the first city in the United States to do so, a similar idea has been floated in Los Angeles. According to a report from The Los Angeles Times, the city is looking to follow in N.Y.'s footsteps and may...
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