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Toyota is negotiating with Alphabet to buy Boston Dynamics and Schaft, aiming to strengthen its robotics and artificial intelligence capabilities beyond automotive applications.
Renault sharpened its compact line-up with the Megane GT Energy TCe 205 EDC, pairing a 205hp turbo engine and dual-clutch gearbox with bold design and chassis technology.
GMC has introduced a revised Sierra Denali 2500 HD for 2017, featuring a prominent functional hood scoop designed to improve airflow to the Duramax diesel engine.
Apple has started investigating electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hiring specialists and contacting charging firms, as it weighs its next move in the automotive sector.
Acura engineers have detailed the NSX’s Total Airflow Management, explaining how the supercar’s aerodynamics were developed to balance cooling, downforce and drag.
Dodge will keep the current Charger and Challenger on the ageing LX platform until at least 2020, shelving plans for a Giorgio-based successor and a new inline-four engine.
Volkswagen is preparing to build a dedicated battery factory, aiming to bring cell production in-house as it accelerates its electric vehicle strategy.
BMW’s second-generation X1 compact SUV has received the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award after improved crash test results and the addition of advanced front crash prevention technology.
Daimler will invest $3.3 billion by 2019 to upgrade diesel engines and emissions systems across its Mercedes-Benz range to meet stricter European standards.
Owners of 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Sonata, Genesis, Elantra and Tucson can now add Apple CarPlay via a free download or paid dealer installation.
Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang V8s fall short of IIHS Top Safety Pick status after 2016 crash evaluations, with Challenger lagging behind rivals.
Ford’s all-new Focus RS debuts with a 2.3-litre EcoBoost, all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, aiming to redefine the hot hatch segment for 2016.
German authorities pressed Opel and Fiat Chrysler on diesel emissions, but Opel’s cooperation and technical justifications may spare it the penalties facing FCA.
TMI AutoTech has completed the first US-built Ariel Nomad at its Virginia facility, with orders now open for both Sport and Tactical versions of the off-road buggy.
David Cameron has bought a second-hand Nissan Micra from a local Oxfordshire dealer, opting for a modest city car with 92,000 miles on the clock.
Charlize Theron joins the Fast & Furious franchise as Cipher, a new antagonist set to challenge Vin Diesel’s crew when Fast 8 arrives in cinemas in April 2017.
Dacia’s Lodgy Stepway 1.5 dCi 110 delivers true seven-seat practicality at a price few rivals can match, but buyers must accept some compromises on finish and handling.
General Motors and Cruise Automation have started real-world trials of autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EVs on San Francisco streets, targeting future deployment in ride-sharing fleets.
Hyundai is developing its MyHyundai app for Android Auto, aiming to offer exclusive connected services directly through the car’s infotainment system by year-end.
A speculative digital rendering previews the next-generation Ford Focus, showing design elements borrowed from the larger Mondeo and suggesting a more upmarket direction for the popular hatchback.
SEAT is preparing to unveil a high-performance Ateca Cupra concept at the Paris Motor Show, hinting at a 300 bhp all-wheel-drive SUV with aggressive styling.
Japan's transport ministry says only Suzuki and Mitsubishi have so far submitted improper fuel economy data, following a nationwide audit triggered by the Mitsubishi scandal.
At the official launch drive for the Alfa Romeo Giulia, several press cars suffered software and electronic issues, raising concerns about reliability as the brand attempts a high-stakes relaunch.
The Japanese supplier has formally identified 14 million airbag inflators as faulty, marking the first step in a phased global recall agreed with US regulators.