2017 Audi A5

There's an entirely new family of Audi A5 models on the way next year, for the 2018 model year. And while that gives the 2017 Audi A5 lineup lame-duck status, we certainly wouldn't discourage you from this year's model. The current A5 (and S5) lineup is one of Audi's best-designed, best-conceived affordable luxury coupes ever—a car with... 2017 Audi A5

2017 Audi A7

The Audi A7 makes no bones about its beauty. The mid-size hatchback puts its four-door A6 sibling on the trailer when it comes to styling, and it also skips the base-level powertrain and instead reaches for a higher-end customer. It's the closest thing to a gasoline-powered Tesla Model S you can drive. In addition to the A7, Audi offers... 2017 Audi A7

2017 Audi R8

Before a production version of the Audi R8 ever existed, racing fans were very familiar with it. Audi began racing the R8 Prototype at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2000, winning in its first time out and building a legacy of excellence over the next five years. The production car followed in 2008, proving Audi could build a sleek, mid-engine machine... 2017 Audi R8

2016 Audi S7

The Audi S7 is the German automaker's high-performance, mid-size hatchback. It's sold as both the S7, and an even higher-output RS 7. Nearly identical to the Audi S6 sedan underneath its skin, it’s the skin of the A7 that makes all the difference. That A6/S6 basis gives the A7 impeccable road manners, brilliant luxury finishing, and abundant... 2016 Audi S7

2016 Audi A4

The 2016 A4 stands as a strong entry in its segment, and that's a testament to its trend-setting design that still looks fresh even as it approaches its sunset. It continues to offer good performance, high-tech features, and a tasteful palette of exterior and interior trims, even as it's being replaced by a brand-new model for 2017. Side by side... 2016 Audi A4

2016 Audi A6

The Audi A6 already was a very good car, but the 2016 model year takes the brand’s refinements, improvements, iterate theory and applies it yet again. The net result is a car that’s simply better in most of the ways that matter. Small visual updates give cues to the mechanical and technological updates found elsewhere. And the front... 2016 Audi A6

2016 Audi S8

The Audi S8 is the sport-tuned version of the German automaker's biggest, most expensive sedan. While other versions of the A8 carry a lower-output turbo V-8, or even 12-cylinder engines, the S8 keeps the performance torch aloft with a high-output, twin-turbocharged V-8 and standard all-wheel drive. For the 2016 model year, the $115,795 S8 is the... 2016 Audi S8

2016 Audi TT

The 2016 Audi TT represents the third generation of Audi's small, sporty coupe and convertible. In this edition, they're ever closer to becoming true sports cars—but the TT and the higher-power Audi TTS don't quite fit that esoteric bill. To think of the TT as a true sports car, we think you'd have to overlook the lack of a manual gearbox... 2016 Audi TT

2016 Audi S5

The Audi S5 is the spicy, performance-oriented companion to Audi's A5 coupe and convertible. It's also closely related to the S4 sport sedan. Compared to the A5, the S5 offers stronger performance, sharper looks, and more exclusivity and tech features. The look of the Audi S5 is by no means fresh. For the past five years or more, it's been a... 2016 Audi S5

2016 Audi A5

The Audi A5 lineup consists of coupe and Cabriolet versions, as well as high-performance S5 and RS 5 variants of both, and it uses many components shared with the Audi A4 sedans. The S5 and RS 5 are covered in a separate entry. The A5 lineup includes some of the best-looking and most practical two-door cars built so far in the 21st century. While... 2016 Audi A5

2016 Audi A7

The Audi A7 makes no bones about its beauty. The mid-size hatchback puts its four-door A6 sibling on the trailer when it comes to styling, and it also skips the base-level powertrain and instead reaches for the limits with an ultra-powerful RS 7 edition. It's the closest thing to a gasoline-powered Tesla Model S you can drive. The A7 remains... 2016 Audi A7

2016 Audi S4

To those who aren't car enthusiasts, the S4 may just be perceived as a particularly good-looking version of the 2016 Audi A4 compact luxury sedan. But this sport sedan is more than that. Compared to the A4, the S4 gets a lot more power, all the equipment and upgrades to make the most of it, and a long roster of features and details that aim right... 2016 Audi S4

2016 Audi Q3

The 2016 Audi Q3 is a compact crossover SUV, new last year to a niche that's quickly expanding. As the German automaker's smallest utility vehicle, the Q3 is a rival for vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, Buick Encore and the BMW X1. The Q3 sports a tidy, typically Audi shape that's appealing because it resembles the larger Q5 so strongly... 2016 Audi Q3

2016 Audi Allroad

The 2016 Audi Allroad is a small wagon featuring brawny styling, perky performance, and slightly more all-weather capability than a typical long-roof. It's a great choice for families who want some extra room to spread out, but don't want to move into a tall crossover. While the previous edition of Audi's Allroad was built on A6 underpinnings, the... 2016 Audi Allroad

2016 Audi Q5

There are good reasons the Audi Q5 has been a perennial best-seller in its segment: it delivers what every compact luxury crossover SUV shopper seeks. It has good handling and acceleration coupled with very good gas mileage—and does it all while delivering more ground clearance and a higher driving position than a comparable sedan or wagon... 2016 Audi Q5

Startup looks to be the AirBnB of garages

One of the biggest factors limiting would-be car collectors from amassing a fleet of their own is often storage—but it is one that GaragePointer hopes to help owners overcome. If you live in a city, or even on a quarter acre suburban lot, parking more than a couple of cars at home may be a challenge. That's where GaragePointer comes in... Startup looks to be the AirBnB of garages

Study: 21 million autonomous cars on the road by 2035

Autonomous cars are causing problems--not on the road, where we've seen only one instance of a self-driving vehicle being blamed for a collision, but at the regulatory level. However, a new study suggests hurdles like that will soon be overcome, paving the way for 21 million self-driving vehicles to roam highways and byways by 2035. The study... Study: 21 million autonomous cars on the road by 2035

2017 Porsche Panamera to debut June 28

Porsche on Monday started the teaser campaign for its second-generation Panamera by releasing a shadowy photo depicting the new car’s tail. Porsche has since confirmed the covers will come off June 28. The formal debut will take place in late September at the 2016 Paris Auto Show. Along with the confirmation of this month’s reveal, the... 2017 Porsche Panamera to debut June 28

Latest active-safety systems may not cut your car-insurance bill...yet

Active-safety systems like automatic braking and collision avoidance minimize the chances that you'll be seriously injured in a crash. Unfortunately, these semi-autonomous systems may not reduce your auto-insurance premium--at least, not yet. That's likely to come as a surprise to many of you. After all, we've spent a good bit of time writing... Latest active-safety systems may not cut your car-insurance bill...yet

Tesla Model S 60, LAPD BMW i3, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven: Today's Car News

Today, Tesla adds two new 60-kilowatt-hour Model S variants, the Los Angeles Police Department purchases 100 BMW i3 electric cars, and we drive the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid proves there is a market for compact crossovers with all-wheel drive and high fuel economy, but is it also... Tesla Model S 60, LAPD BMW i3, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven: Today's Car News

Tesla Model S price dropped to $66k for new 60-kwh option

You can now buy a Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S from as low as $66,000 thanks to a new entry-level model with a 60-kilowatt-hour rating. The car comes with rear-wheel drive (Model S 60) though for an additional $5,000 buyers can take home an all-wheel-drive version (Model S 60D). Until recently the Model S 70 served as the entry-level option in... Tesla Model S price dropped to $66k for new 60-kwh option

2017 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy review

They say you never really forget how to ride a bike, but if you're Chrysler, you may temporarily forget how to build a minivan. That's just what happened for the company that invented the multi-purpose vehicle more than 30 years ago. Its last generation of Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans were, frankly, subpar. DON'T... 2017 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy review

Fiat Chrysler wants more partnerships--now, with Uber & Amazon

If Game of Thrones has taught us anything, it's that success depends on strategic partnerships. Sergio Marchionne has taken that message to heart: after wooing Volkswagen and General Motors (and getting shot down both times), he tried to hook-up with Apple (no response), then swiped right on Apple's favorite frenemy, Google. Now, reports suggest... Fiat Chrysler wants more partnerships--now, with Uber & Amazon

Electric Acura NSX, Kia Stinger sports sedan, LS1-based V-12: Today’s Car News

Acura has confirmed it will field an all-electric version of its NSX supercar in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The special NSX features a prototype drivetrain known as Electric Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive, which consists of four electric motors with individual wheel torque vectoring. Kia is working on a new sports sedan... Electric Acura NSX, Kia Stinger sports sedan, LS1-based V-12: Today’s Car News

Too many luxury cars, VW Dieselgate update, Tesla Model S 60: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection: Are there too many luxury cars? Cadillac needs to know Cadillac is in the process of reinventing itself--or at least its public face. The question is: what will it become? And perhaps more importantly: where will it fit in today's crowded luxury market? Volkswagen Dieselgate update: VW sales plummet, but Audi & Porsche... Too many luxury cars, VW Dieselgate update, Tesla Model S 60: What’s New @ The Car Connection

Dress your Lamborghini Aventador SV in pure carbon fiber

Owners of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce looking to personalize their rides have a new option in the form of America’s Vitesse-AuDessus. The company, based in Bethesda, Maryland, specializes in producing body panels and even wheels out of pure carbon fiber. Should you be so bold, the company says you can have a Ferrari... Dress your Lamborghini Aventador SV in pure carbon fiber

Lighter Volvo aero truck concept is 30 percent more fuel-efficient

A lot of attention is paid to the fuel efficiency of passenger cars, but large commercial trucks need some improvements as well. Semi trucks cover significantly more mileage than the average passenger car, and with much worse fuel economy. As governments look more seriously at the problem of commercial-vehicle emissions, several companies have... Lighter Volvo aero truck concept is 30 percent more fuel-efficient

Tesla adds two Model S 60 versions starting at $66K, still 200 miles or more

The Tesla Model S electric car has been offered in several versions over its five model years to date, with faster and longer-range variants getting the most attention. Today the Silicon Valley carmaker announced two new, less expensive versions of the Model S that start at $66,000. Both will offer more than 200 miles of range, the company said... Tesla adds two Model S 60 versions starting at $66K, still 200 miles or more

Lincoln could open factory in China

Lincoln may soon join the increasingly long list of luxury automakers building cars in the world's largest car market: China. The luxury division of Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is in talks with Changan Automobile Group of China for the new factory, reports Bloomberg. It isn't clear what models Lincoln would build in China. Building cars in China... Lincoln could open factory in China

All-electric Acura NSX to tackle 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Be sure to follow this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb as there will be a very special car racing to the clouds. Acura has confirmed an NSX-based prototype powered by four electric motors will be entered in the event’s Electric Modified Class. The prototype will be driven by Japanese racing driver Tetsuya Yamano who last... All-electric Acura NSX to tackle 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Fuel-Efficient Cars For June 2016

Planning a summer road trip? Why not do it in a brand-new car? Once again, it's time to review the month's best deals on green cars—and there are quite a few of them for June. We've got hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, fuel-efficient subcompacts, even a diesel pickup truck. DON'T MISS: 2017 Chevy Bolt EV sales could go as high as... Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Fuel-Efficient Cars For June 2016

LA police to buy 100 BMW i3 electric cars for department use

Last year, the Los Angeles Police Department took delivery of a BMW i3 electric car for testing. The officers who drove the little electric hatchback liked it, apparently. After a few months of testing alongside a considerably more glamorous Tesla Model S, the LAPD has committed to an order for 100 of BMW's electric cars. DON'T MISS: LAPD Gets... LA police to buy 100 BMW i3 electric cars for department use

LA police to buy 100 BMW i3 electric cars for department use

Last year, the Los Angeles Police Department took delivery of a BMW i3 electric car for testing. The officers who drove the little electric hatchback liked it, apparently. After a few months of testing alongside a considerably more glamorous Tesla Model S, the LAPD has committed to an order for 100 of BMW's electric cars. DON'T MISS: LAPD Gets... LA police to buy 100 BMW i3 electric cars for department use

Uber seeks more automaker partnerships, won’t build cars

The automotive industry is in the early stage of a major transition, brought about by disruptive forces such as autonomous technology and increased urbanization. Couple the growing popularity of ride-sharing services such as Uber with the impending arrival of fully autonomous cars, and it’s clear the rate of car ownership in major cities... Uber seeks more automaker partnerships, won’t build cars

Production version of Kia GT concept to be called Stinger?

Kia is working on a sleek sports sedan with rear-wheel drive that was first previewed in 2011 in the form of the GT concept. Code-named CK, the new car has already been spotted on the back of a truck and is set for debut later this year, most likely at September’s 2016 Paris Auto Show. Until now it was thought to be called a GT but reports... Production version of Kia GT concept to be called Stinger?

Watch rider Michael Dunlop set his 16:58 Isle of Man record

There’s been a lot of hoopla over Mark Higgins’ recent setting of the blistering 17:35 lap time for the Isle of Man TT. However, Higgins isn’t the fastest around the winding 37.73-mile course. He’s only the fastest on four wheels, in this case a modified Subaru WRX STI. The honor of fastest at the TT goes to rider Michael... Watch rider Michael Dunlop set his 16:58 Isle of Man record

Are there too many luxury cars? Cadillac needs to know

Cadillac is in the process of reinventing itself--or at least its public face. The question is: what will it become? And perhaps more importantly: where will it fit in today's crowded luxury market? Auto market losing steam (again) Not so long ago, Planet Earth's major economies had a major meltdown. The Great Recession forced hundreds of... Are there too many luxury cars? Cadillac needs to know

Chinese firm to begin testing drone taxis in Nevada

The future depicted by Hollywood is officially here—or at least on the way. Chinese firm Ehang plans to begin testing a fully autonomous drone capable of carrying human passengers in Nevada, according to the state's Office of Economic Development. The Ehang 184 debuted earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show. Capable of carrying... Chinese firm to begin testing drone taxis in Nevada

V-12 born from bits of LS1 engine found in Oz, bound for Camaro

The General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] LS series of engines has been the go-to powerplant of custom builders for decades. The small blocks are capable of big things, especially when it winds up in the hands of talented and creative individuals. The latest LS adventure arrives to us by way of our friends from Down Under. An engine shop in Australia... V-12 born from bits of LS1 engine found in Oz, bound for Camaro

2016 Mazda CX-3

U.S. car buyers have never before bought as many SUVs and crossover utility vehicles as they're taking home today. Now a growing segment of even smaller entries is offering new options, including the Mazda CX-3. It's the smallest crossover sold by the sporty Japanese brand, slotting neatly below the CX-5 compact SUV. The 2016 CX-3 looks racy... 2016 Mazda CX-3

Here's how you launch a car with an automatic gearbox

Launching a car with a manual gearbox can be tricky if you don't have a ton of practice. However, if your car has an automatic you have a much easier task ahead of you—even without a fancy launch-control system. Simply press the brake pedal with your left foot then raise the revs using the throttle with your right foot. Release the brake and... Here's how you launch a car with an automatic gearbox

Faraday Future hires ex-Ferrari exec, plans to test cars in Michigan

Mysterious Chinese-backed electric car startup Faraday Future has hired an experienced executive away from Ferrari [NYSE:RACE], one of the best signs yet the company is serious about entering the auto industry. The company has brought onboard Marco Mattiacci, reports Business Insider. Mattiacci is best known for his short stint in 2014 as... Faraday Future hires ex-Ferrari exec, plans to test cars in Michigan

Is Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV hurting Prius V wagon sales?

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the sole mass-market crossover SUV that offers a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. That was a market pioneered by the Ford Escape Hybrid, in 2004, and one that Ford walked away from for 2013. It turns out that there seems to be a market for compact crossovers with both AWD and high fuel economy. DON'T MISS: 2016... Is Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV hurting Prius V wagon sales?

Chevy Silverado ads want to poke holes in Ford F-150s, but not their own future pickups

Chevrolet announced Wednesday a series of advertisements meant to poke holes in Ford's use of aluminum—literally. The advertisements—one of which features former Raiders defensive end Howie Long—depict a series of tests conducted on the beds of Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 pickup trucks. No trucks were equipped with bed... Chevy Silverado ads want to poke holes in Ford F-150s, but not their own future pickups

Most new Infinitis to have autonomous capability

While Nissan has been quite vocal about its plans to offer autonomous driving capability on its cars, the Japanese automaker’s luxury division Infiniti hasn’t been so proactive in this field. That will change soon, though. Speaking with Reuters, Infiniti boss Roland Krueger said an autonomous mode for highway driving known as Active... Most new Infinitis to have autonomous capability

Trailer released for "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" returning June 16

Jerry Seinfeld's hit web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee returns to the Internet June 16 with a star-studded guest list. A trailer reveals the new season, officially number eight, will feature heavyweights including Lorne Michaels, John Oliver, Margaret Cho, Jim Gaffigan, Judd Apatow, and JB Smoove as passengers or drivers in whatever car... Trailer released for "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" returning June 16

Lexus remotely updates software, crashes navigation systems: Is a cyberattack to blame?

For today's car-owners, over-the-air updates are a great thing--except when they aren't. Some Lexus owners have learned that the hard way, thanks to a software update that's been crashing vehicles' navigation systems. Reports about the problem vary, but several owners complain that it's bricked the nav service in their cars. As you can see in the... Lexus remotely updates software, crashes navigation systems: Is a cyberattack to blame?

Tesla Model X driven, Apple car by 2020, Ford criticizes Euro carbon goals: Today's Car News

Today, we drive the Tesla Model X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicts Apple will build electric cars by 2020, and European Ford boss Jim Farley says stricter emissions standards could make cars unaffordable. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Apple will build electric cars by 2020, and claims to be happy about it. Chile is... Tesla Model X driven, Apple car by 2020, Ford criticizes Euro carbon goals: Today's Car News

Lexus navigation crashes after over the air update

An update sent to certain Lexus vehicles with the automaker's Enform infotainment and navigation system has caused the system to crash—or brick. According to users on Reddit, the glitch was part of a standard operating system software update that was delivered over the air. Lexus owners affected by the glitch took to social media with videos... Lexus navigation crashes after over the air update

2016 Tesla Model X first drive review

When you want to buy a Tesla electric car, and you've got four kids, there's only one choice on the market. That's the 2016 Tesla Model X six- or seven-seat SUV, and courtesy of an owner in just that situation, we've finally been able to spend a few hours driving the luxury crossover. Unlike other automakers, Tesla Motors almost never makes cars... 2016 Tesla Model X first drive review