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While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… A research team at MIT is trying to improve self-driving car technology by teaching vehicles to see around corners using shadows.……

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Could Cadillac's 2020 Plans Include a Hybrid Supercar?

2002 Cadillac Cien Concept Photo: © General Motors President of General Motors North America Mark Reuss all but shut down the suggestion of a Cadillac sports car in an interview released earlier today. Despite the sentiment in his words, something about Reuss’ comments—and a bunch of other pieces that seem to fit together pretty nicely—got…

The Smug Life – What the Cadillac ELR Ad Says About America

Fact: this blog is about the Cadillac ELR ad, “Poolside.” Fact: it is also about other stuff. What I’m about to tell you may come as an absolute shock. It is imperative, however, that you hold on past this shocking revelation as the meat of what follows is entirely dependent on your digestion and understanding…

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Outlander PHEV a Finalist for 2019 Green SUV of the Year

The Green Car Journal announced the finalists for its prestigious Green Car Awards, which go out each year to winners at the LA Auto Show.  The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is one of the finalists for the 2019 Green SUV award. Winners of these awards are those vehicles that demonstrate leadership in the automotive industry, raising…

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Chevy SS Pace Car Catches Fire at Daytona 500

NASCAR is an interesting sport that is watched by two main groups of people.  The first are diehards that root for their favorite driver, and the second are the thrill-seekers that like to see a good crash.  Every safety precaution possible has been taken in NASCAR, but explosive, fiery crashes are inherent to the nature…

Hyundai Preps Updated Xcient Fuel Cell Truck

Photo: Hyundai In a bid to help hydrogen-powered transportation catch on globally, Hyundai is upgrading its groundbreaking Xcient Fuel Cell truck. Choose Confidence: Hyundai vehicles are backed by America’s Best Warranty Designed for a variety of commercial applications, the heavy-duty Xcient Fuel Cell is the first-ever mass-produced hydrogen truck. This year’s update will provide it…

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A Eulogy for the Cadillac ELR

First, if you would indulge me, some mood music. In the world of plug-in vehicles, the Cadillac ELR cuts a sad and tragic figure. Introduced back in the 2014 model year, the ELR came as the luxury upgrade from the Chevrolet Volt, the carefully-prepared sushi to Chevrolet’s meat and potatoes. Careful Attention: Following these tips…

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Mazda Confirms New Mazda3, Generation of Cars for LA

Last month, Mazda posted a teaser video on its YouTube channel of a pair of vehicles. At the time, the automotive community at large generally agreed that these were probably a new Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, similar to the Kai Concept. Now, in a somewhat underwhelming news release, it has confirmed these suspicions. It said…

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plug-in Archives

The Chevrolet Bolt won a highly coveted spot in Consumer Reports’ Top… Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the… Carlos Ghosn has been adamant about rescuing…

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[PHOTOS] Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept Revealed

Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept A lot of really cool stuff happened at the Paris Motor Show. The Lamborghini Asterion, the Jaguar XE, the Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta, all had a little somethin’-somethin’ to show off. Despite the beauty of these and other new models and concepts on display in Paris, the vehicle that stole our hearts…

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Hyundai Takes Home Two Editors' Choice Honors from Car and Driver

Hyundai received several honors earlier this week, notably for the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq and the 2018 Hyundai Accent. These vehicles, both sedans of varying sizes, were honored with two of Car and Driver‘s Editors’ Choice awards. The 2018 Ioniq won in the hybrid category, while the Accent took home the prize for the subcompact segment. Car and…

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New Toyota Multimedia System Has a Virtual Assistant

Photo: Toyota Toyota has unveiled its next-generation multimedia system, which will feature a virtual assistant, over-the-air updates, and user profiles. More than 400 dedicated team members and business partners collaborated to develop the system since 2018, a process that has marked a “fundamental shift in the way we design products,” according to Daniel Hall, global…

2016 Toyota Prius Overview

The Toyota Prius is somewhat of a legend in the hybrid car world. As the first mass-produced vehicle of its kind, the Prius has been around for 15 years, and in that time many drivers have come to appreciate the vehicle’s ability to save them money on gas while also saving the planet. Now, the…

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