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Waymo unveils Chrysler Pacifica-based self-driving prototype
Google on Monday unveiled a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid-based self-driving prototype that will be taking part in various trials run by its new self-driving business Waymo. Waymo, which is led by auto industry veteran John Krafcik, aims to be among the first to offer a self-driving taxi service to the public and already has a number…
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Bring the 5 alive! New 2018 BMW M550i xDrive detailed
We haven’t even received our first new BMW 5-Series this side of the Atlantic, but already BMW is announcing performance models to whet our appetites. On Saturday, BMW detailed the new 2018 BMW M550i xDrive sedan—presumably the last stop before full-fledged M5 glory. What we know: the M550i xDrive will hit 60 mph in under…
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StarChase system could help police end high-speed chases quickly
What’s the best kind of high-speed chase? The one that doesn’t happen, or at least the one that is over quickly. A pursuit aid called StarChase may help the police end pursuits quickly. StarChase LLC has released the third generation of its Star Chase GPS Launcher system, and it can fool “perps” into thinking they…
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2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 spy shots
The G-Class is unique in the Mercedes-Benz lineup in that around half of the sales are high-performance models built by Mercedes-AMG. With the SUV icon about to undergo its first complete redesign since the nameplate’s launch four decades ago, you can bet the engineers will be spending extra time on ensuring the redesigned G63 from…
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It’s this easy to change your own oil
Our friend Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained has been teaching us a lot about our favorite subject: cars. Today, he’s here to talk about something that just might inspire you to get your hands dirty under the hood of your own car. It’s basic, but every car guy should know it. The topic of the…
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2017 Dodge Challenger GT, 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63, 2018 Lexus LC: This Week’s Top Photos
The Dodge Challenger has just spawned an all-wheel-drive model dubbed the GT, which means owners up north will be able to safely drive it year round. The GT doesn’t get the hulking wide-body kit of the concept version, but we’ll see that soon enough on a new range-topping Challenger. The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R has…
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Thieves could use "mystery device" to steal cars with push-button start
Car thieves want your wheels, and they will find a way to take them away from you. Automakers attempt to combat them in a number of ways but the car thieves are crafty and they evolve alongside the vehicles. It seems there’s a new means for the baddies to pinch your ride if it’s one…
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Faraday Future electric car teased ahead of 2017 CES debut
Faraday Future has given us our best look yet at its first production model, an electric car confirmed for a debut at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. The car looks to feature a hatch-like design with a form factor similar to the Toyota Prius. It will ride on the now standard “skateboard” platform for electric…
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Apple hints at self-driving car development in letter to regulators
Clues that Apple [NSDQ:AAPL] might be developing self-driving car technology has emerged in a letter sent by the tech giant to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The letter, obtained by The Wall Street Journal, was sent by Apple’s head of product integrity Steve Kenner and included feedback on proposed guidelines for…
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Latest Ferrari Special Projects car is the F12-based SP275 RW
If you’re one of Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] most loyal of loyal customers, you may be fortunate enough to be invited to commission a bespoke coachbuilt car, a one-off developed by the automaker’s Special Projects division. Ferrari has been churning out the Special Projects cars at the rate of about two per year, the first of which…