Audi demonstrates progress towards fully autonomous driving
Audi’s piloted driving prototypes have completed autonomous journeys on US roads and race circuits, but legal and commercial hurdles remain before buyers see production-ready systems.
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Audi’s piloted driving prototypes have completed autonomous journeys on US roads and race circuits, but legal and commercial hurdles remain before buyers see production-ready systems.
The 2016 Acura MDX arrives with a new 9-speed automatic gearbox, enhanced cabin technology, and a lighter, improved all-wheel drive system.
Ferrari has launched the 488 GTB, replacing the 458 Italia with a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 and major aerodynamic upgrades ahead of its Geneva debut.
A surge in US new car sales in 2014 has led to lower used car prices, giving buyers more options as inventories return to normal after years of tight supply.
The last BMW M5 30 Jahre M5, produced in a run of 300, fetched $700,000 at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale auction, with proceeds supporting driver safety programmes.
Digital renderings preview the next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan, drawing design inspiration from the Cross Coupe GTE Concept and hinting at a sharper, more modern SUV for 2017.
BMW has confirmed it will not produce a 9-Series flagship saloon to compete with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, citing its existing luxury line-up and Rolls-Royce ownership.
General Motors will invest $12 billion in Cadillac by 2020, aiming to revive its luxury brand with eight new models and a focus on SUVs.
Chevrolet’s Colorado ZR2 Concept, powered by the 2.8-litre Duramax diesel, debuted at the 2015 Detroit show with a raft of off-road upgrades and rugged styling.
Infiniti has confirmed the Q60 coupe will not be assembled at its new Mexican plant, with production plans focused elsewhere as the model prepares for launch.
An Audi R8 was severely damaged in a crash in Cape Town on the first weekend of 2015, with images circulating online but few details on the incident.
Infiniti has released a new set of images of its Q60 Concept, offering a detailed look at the coupe ahead of its official debut at the 2015 Detroit motor show.
The 2016 Lexus GS F, unveiled ahead of its Detroit motor show debut, features a naturally aspirated V8, torque vectoring differential and aggressive styling to target BMW M5 rivals.
The next-generation Lexus RX has been spotted in camouflage, revealing a larger body and updated styling as the brand prepares for its unveiling at the 2015 Detroit motor show.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is set to spin off Ferrari, with CEO Sergio Marchionne signalling that further consolidation could follow as FCA seeks a stronger global position.
The GLE Coupe, Mercedes-Benz’s direct rival to the BMW X6, has been photographed in final production trim before its official launch at the 2015 Detroit motor show.
Hamann’s latest package for the 2015 BMW X6 focuses on 23-inch forged wheels and subtle exterior tweaks, leaving the powertrains untouched across the model range.
Cadillac has revealed the new CTS-V ahead of its Detroit debut, packing a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 and targeting rivals like the BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 AMG.
Skoda has released a comprehensive set of images and early details for the next-generation Superb, previewing the larger, lighter flagship ahead of its mid-February 2015 unveiling.
The 2015 Scion xB arrives in US showrooms with a standard rearview camera, updated infotainment and a starting price of $17,120 before delivery charges.
Ferrari has officially unveiled the FXX K, a 1,050hp track-focused development of the LaFerrari, at the Finali Mondiali event in Abu Dhabi.
Opel has introduced the Karl, a compact five-door hatchback set to join its range in mid-2015, with UK sales under the revived Vauxhall Viva name.
The Indian government will require new vehicles to pass offset frontal and side impact crash tests as part of a safety overhaul aimed at reducing the country’s high road fatality rate.
Audi’s second-generation Q7 has been caught with minimal camouflage, revealing major changes to its styling and hinting at a lighter, more efficient SUV ahead of its official debut.