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2017 Bentley Continental Supersports first drive

The 2017 Continental Supersports is the quickest, most powerful Bentley yet. Despite that, it’s as opulent as a luxury yacht.
Acura NSX

26 years after the original, the first 2017 Acura NSX rolls off the production line

The first 2017 Acura NSX has rolled off the production line in Marysville, Ohio.
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The hype is real (and overpriced): Used Tesla Model 3 hits Craigslist for $150K

The first used Tesla Model 3 has hit Craigslist in Santra Cruz, California, for a whopping $150,000. That's four times more than a new one.
Amazon Alexa BMW Concept X7

From speakers to sports cars: Amazon Alexa is coming to BMWs in 2018

BMW has confirmed that Amazon Alexa and far-field microphones will be integrated into BMW and Mini vehicles starting in 2018.
Dynamiq GTT 115

Have $16 million? Climb aboard Porsche’s new superyacht

Porsche’s design arm, Studio F.A. Porsche, has unveiled a 115-foot superyacht dubbed the Dynamiq GTT 115. Oh, and it costs $16.7 million.
Cummins

Tesla’s electric semi is weeks away, but Cummins beat it to the punch

Heavy equipment manufacturer Cummins has debuted an all-electric semi truck just weeks before Tesla is expected to unveil its own.
Oldsmobile Expression Concept

This Nintendo-equipped Oldsmobile concept could be a 90s kid dream come true

In 1990, Oldsmobile built the Expression concept, a sleek, futuristic vehicle flaunting tons of modern tech for the time.
Hyundai HND-9 Concept

Watch out, Hellcat: Hyundai could be planning a V8-powered Genesis Coupe

Hyundai has been moving upmarket, distancing itself from the economical car company of the past and inching toward the sport luxury sector.
Carjacking

Quick-thinking 12-year-old halts carjacking by using minivan’s safety feature

An attempted carjacking of a van over Easter weekend was stopped by 12-year-old girl protecting her younger sister.
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5 Mercedes-Benz S-Class technologies that will blow you away

Here are five of our favorite Mercedes-Benz S-Class technologies for the 2018 model year, including a couple world firsts.
Qingzhou Jinma JMW2200

This low-rent BMW i3 knockoff brings EVs back to the ground floor

A Chinese motorcycle company called Qingzhou Da Jinma has unveiled the JMW2200 at the Shandong EV Expo.
Honda Step WGN

Honda debuts 2015 Step WGN with VTEC Turbo power. Could it preview the new Civic’s engine?

Honda’s Step WGN minivan is a five-door people-carrier designed for the Japanese market.
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Ford’s EcoBoost-powered Rip Rod isn’t your average Hot Wheels car

Ford has installed its incredible 1.0-liter EcoBoost into its Rip Rod prototype.
Opel Adam S

Opel unveils ‘turbocharged pocket rocket’ Adam S ahead of Paris debut

The turbocharged Opel Adam S city car features a 150-hp motor, retuned suspension, a trick red roof, and loads of zippy, pint-sized fun.
X-Tomi Design BMW M4 Pickup

Ute be crazy not to love X-Tomi Design’s BMW M4 pickup

In 2011, BMW created an M3 truck for April Fools’ Day, and a Hungarian design firm called X-Tomi has followed suit with an M4-inspired ute.
XXX Performance R8

xXx Peformance’s slammed Audi R8 is one flashy, speed bump-fearing supercar

The xXx Audi R8 -- modified by the German aftermarket tuner -- has been slammed to the pavement and given a Fast and Furious-style makeover.
Inkas armored Mercedes_Benz G63 AMG

Planning a bank heist? This armored Mercedes G63 will survive a shoot out in style

Canadian firm Inkas produces incredible luxury armored vehicles, including Range Rovers and Escalades. Here's a bulletproof G63 AMG.
Lotus Exige S

What’s missing from the Lotus Exige S? If you said ‘an automatic,’ you’re in luck

Love racecar driving but hate clutches? Lotus heard your concerns. The Lotus Exige S will offer manual or six-speed auto transmissions.
McLaren 675LT Spider

The devilish 675LT Spider is the fastest open-top McLaren ever built

Meet the new McLaren 675LT Spider: The fifth new McLaren in 2015 has a 666-horsepower 3.8-liter V8, a retractable roof, and a $372,600 price.
Sky Innovations Sky Commuter

KITT had nothing on this flying concept car from the ’80s, up for sale right now

A flying car prototype called the Sky Commuter is going up for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions.
Kuna AI

Pizza guy or assassin? Kuna AI recognizes cars outside your home instantly

Kuna AI is an artificial intelligence platform that allows its security devices to identify objects like vehicles with startling accuracy.
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Vaporwheels: 10 insane cars too ambitious for reality

Vaporware products exist in nearly every industry, and the auto industry is no exception. These are 10 of the most notable vaporware cars.
Faraday Future FF 91

Your next car will change color, take directions like a NASA rover, and wink

CES 2017 has finally come to a close, and in an automotive context, there’s plenty to digest.
Jensen GT clay model

Prepare your mustache: Jensen marque returning with new GT, Interceptor 2 in 2016

Jensen Motors may be dead, but the marque will be making a comeback next year with the Jensen Group's GT sports car.
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Conservatism be damned, the New York Auto Show was a celebration of extremes

The 2017 New York Auto Show has come and gone, and the theme of this year’s event was automotive excess. Let's count down our 10 favorites.
2018 Lincoln Navigator

With the 2018 Navigator, Lincoln wants to make each trip ‘effortless’

Lincoln has launched its first all-new Navigator in 11 years at the 2017 New York Auto Show.
BMW Hover Ride Design Concept

Wheels? Where BMW’s Hover Ride Concept bike is going, we don’t need wheels

BMW’s Hover Ride Concept is a full-size flying motorcycle based on a Lego.
Faraday Future FF91

Ludicrous? No, Faraday Future’s Tesla-fighting FF 91 is downright unbelievable

Faraday Future has revealed its first production vehicle at CES 2017. Named the FF 91, the electric car features a bevy of autonomous driving features.
Vava Dash car camera

Need a lookout? Vava dash cam sees in the dark, automatically detects accidents

The Vava Dash car camera is a new dash cam option that combines HD video with accident detection. Grab yours with a $99 Kickstarter deposit.
Audi Q7 Piloted Driving Concept

Self-driving Audis of 2020 will be powered by Nvidia artificial intelligence

Audi and Nvidia have announced they will use artificial intelligence to bring fully automated driving to the roads by 2020.
Corning Connected Car concept

Corning’s CES show car proves Gorilla Glass isn’t just for your phone

Corning's connected car concept is fitted with Gorilla Glass, which is thinner, lighter, and clearer than normal glass, and perfect for AR.
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Interview: Ford’s Jim McBride talks driverless cars, autonomous safety, and more

At CES 2017, Digital Trends had the unique opportunity to interview Jim McBride, Ford’s Technical Leader for Autonomous Vehicles.
Nvidia earnings call

Driverless cars need smarter brains, so ZF and Nvidia created ProAI

ZF and Nvidia have teamed up to produce the first serial production ECU with AI software for self-driving cars.
Tesla Autopilot

The law’s the law: Tesla’s updated Autopilot strictly obeys speed limits

Tesla has reportedly updated its Autopilot feature to strictly adhere to speed limits on normal roads.