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Chevy Put Together a Baseball Fan’s Dream Weekend, and We Lived It

It's every baseball fan's dream to throw out the first pitch. Thanks to Chevy's partnership with the MLB, we have the opportunity to do just that!
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Volvo’s EV is Coming for Tesla’s Model 3 and the Chevy Bolt

The upcoming Volvo EV, previewed by 40.1 crossover and 40.2 sedan concepts, will be priced in Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt EV territory.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Get ready for the Most Insane Porsche 911 Yet

Porsche's CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that a new 911 GT2 is coming with over 620 horsepower. It will be the most powerful 911 ever.
2017 Mazda CX-5

A Killer Compact Crossover: The 2017 Mazda CX-5 First Drive & Review

Mazda’s best-selling model gets a major redesign for 2017. The Mazda CX-5 sees improvements to its design, cabin refinement, and driving dynamics.
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Don’t Argue with Aero: McLaren’s Windswept 720S Supercar Debuts in Geneva

McLaren has finally revealed its 650S replacement and second-generation Super Series model, the McLaren 720S, at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
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Lamborghini’s Raging Huracan Performante Bucks its Way into Geneva

Lamborghini has revealed its 631-hp Huracan Performante at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The new sports car is Lambo's most powerful V10 yet.
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Porsche’s Panamera Sport Turismo is a Work of Wagon Art

The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo offers V8 power, hybrid power, or both, and 49 cubic feet of trunk space with the rear seats folded flat.
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Jaguar Land Rover’s Innovation Incubator Announces its First Class

Jaguar Land Rover's startup incubator fills its first class with American companies in the technology, artificial intelligence, and the EV ecosystem
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SkyRunner’s Flying All-Terrain Vehicle Soars as High in the Sky as Its Price

The SkyRunner all-terrain flying machine will get you high in the sky for $139,000. If you have the money, though, there’s no quicker way to get air.
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Pininfarina and F1 Racer Fittipaldi Will Debut an Ultra-Light Supercar in Geneva

Working with Pininfarina, former F1 racer Fittipaldi created a limited-edition track car that will debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
Pagani Huayra Roadster

Pagani’s Huayra Roadster May Be The Most Beautiful Supercar Roadster Ever

Pagani has revealed its gorgeous Huayra roadster ahead of its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It is powered by an AMG V12 engine.
Aude Lemordant

For World-Class Aerobatics Pilot Aude Lemordant, the Sky’s the Limit

Aude Lemordant can't get enough time in the sky as a two-time acrobatics World Champion at the helm Breitling's 330SC aircraft and a full-time airline pilot
2018-Lexus LC-F 500

A Hotter, Hybridized Lexus LC Sports Car May Be Coming in 2018

Lexus is working on a high-output version of its LC sports car to wear the LC-F badge. Sources report the car will use a hybrid powertrain.
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Zenvo is Bringing a 250-mph, 10th-Anniversary TS1 Supercar to Geneva

Danish supercar maker Zenvo is bringing a 250-mph, 10th-anniversary edition of its high-powered Zenvo TS1 GT to the Geneva Motor Show next month.
2017 BMW 5 Series

2017 BMW 5 Series First Drive

The 7th generation 2017 BMW 5 Series is here to re-conquer the midsize performance luxury sedan segment with a lighter body, more power, & a cleaner design.
2017 Ford GT

Here’s Everything We Know About The 2017 Ford GT Supercar

The next generation 2017 Ford GT supercar carries on the nameplate of its Le Mans-winning GT40 ancestor and will take on the world's fastest cars.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Michelin’s new tire will corner the ultra high performance market

Michelin introduced its Pilot Sport 4 S tire - which the company bills as the new UHP gold standard - at the Thermal Club racetrack in Palm Springs, CA.
McLaren 650S

McLaren’s P14 will be a whole lot quicker than its 650S predecessor

McLaren's 650S supercar successor, dubbed the P14, will reportedly be twice as aerodynamically efficient as the current car.
Jeep Cherokee

Jeep’s Journey Upscale, As Told By CEO Mike Manley

The Manual caught up with Jeep's CEO Mike Manley at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show to discuss the company's new product and assembly plant expansions.
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Hyundai will Embrace the Fastback Design with its New i30 Model

Hyundai of Europe has tweeted a timeline of the Korean automaker's plans for the Hyundai i30 model range, which includes a fastback.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes-Benz Refreshes Its GLA Lineup, Adds The Yellow Night Edition

Mercedes has revealed its refreshed 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA lineup ahead of their introduction at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show.
ford SYNC 3

Ford is Bringing Amazon Alexa Voice Command to Its Cars

Ford used the CES stage to preview a number of Sync 3 infotainment updates, including Amazon's Alexa voice commands and AT&T's 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot.
AT&T

AT&T Partners With Honda and Ford on Car Communication and Connectivity

AT&T has announced two major partnerships at CES 2017. The telecommunications company will offer 4G LTE in Honda cars and car-to-X services in Ford models.
2017 Nissan GT-R Premium

2017 Nissan GT-R Premium Review

The 2017 Nissan GT-R Premium gets a facelift and more power to stay relevant in the increasingly competitive supercar space.
2016 Bentley Continental GTC Speed

2016 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Review

Effortlessly quick, graceful, and lavish, the 2016 Bentley Continental GTC Speed owns the grand touring category.
2017 Volvo XC90, best crossovers

The 5 Best Crossovers You Can Buy

More people are buying crossovers than any other type of vehicle, so we've assembled a list of the 5 best crossovers you can buy right now.
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Luxury Graces Mainstream: BMW Will Provide Engines For Toyota’s Corolla

BMW and Toyota's collaboration could extend from their sports car project to the Toyota Corolla. BMW will reportedly build an engine for the compact car.
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From Rust to Rally, Nissan Restores 1987 Paris-Dakar Patrol Racer

Nissan has restored a 1987 Patrol Dakar rally racer that was found rusting in a Spanish museum in 2014. The vehicle was recently tested in North Africa.
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Audi Turns Five Instagrams Into Gorgeous Works Of Art

Audi has asked automotive designer Camilo Pardo to turn five Audi instagrams into life-size pieces of art. This is Pardo's first social media project.
2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e

2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Review

Digital Trends takes the 2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e on a road trip from New York to Boston to test its real-world fuel economy, comfort, and performance.
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Faraday Future Teases A Drag Race Between Its Prototype and Supercars

Faraday Future's latest teaser for its first production electric vehicle shows a drag race between some of the world's quickest cars and its concept.
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John Deere & GM Say All Your Vehicle’s Software Isn’t Really Yours

John Deere and GM have submitted requests to the U.S. Copyright office that declare they own the software in consumer products, even post-sale.
2017 honda cr-v

Honda Gives its 2017 CR-V Crossover a Small Price Bump to $24,945

Honda has revealed pricing for its 2017 CR-V compact crossover. The new generation starts at $24,945, an increase of $200 over last year.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime, electric vehicles

Your Electric Vehicles Will Soon Make Artificial Music

The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration has ruled that all electric vehicles must make an artificial noise by 2019 for safety reasons.
BMW ReachNow Brooklyn

BMW’s ReachNow App Mobilizes in Brooklyn, Adds Features

BMW's ReachNow mobility app is adding ride sharing, long term loan, and owner rental services to its car sharing platform.
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Tomorrow’s Lamborghini Vehicles Won’t Lose An Ounce of Italian Passion

The Manual met with Lamborghini execs at the debut of the Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Spyder to discuss the company’s future in a rapidly innovating world.
Jaguar XKSS

The Sultry Jaguar XKSS is Back in Production after a 60-Year Hiatus

Jaguar will build 9 Jaguar XKSS models, each a perfect re-creation of the 1957 cars that were themselves road-going versions of the Jaguar D Type race car.
P Zero Tires

Pirelli’s New P Zero Tires Make Good Cars Great

Pirelli has introduced its next generation P Zero tires which are performance and all-season tires, highlighting customized performance for OEM models.
Jaguar i-Pace

Jaguar’s i-Pace Concept is a 400HP, All-Electric Beauty

Jaguar has revealed the Jaguar i-Pace ahead of its Los Angeles Auto Show debut. The concept previews the brand's first all-electric model.
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Classic FJ Land Cruiser Goodness In Modern Packaging: The Aspen Project

The FJ Company has turned a 1982 Toyota FJ Land Cruiser into a modern off-roading and commuting beauty; they call it the Aspen Project.
Faster Tesla Model S P100D

Prepare For The Fastest Tesla Model S Yet

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has suggested that a faster Tesla is on its way via adjustments to the Model S Ludicrous Mode could make the performance more extreme.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Crossover is The Everyman’s Bentley Bentayga

With seating for seven adults, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is aimed squarely at full-size crossovers, which continue to sell at massive volume.
2017 Audi S3

2017 Audi S3 First Drive Review

If you can live without the space, and crave sports car-rivaling performance in a four-door format, there simply isn’t a better option than the 2017 Audi S3
BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100

Place Your Bets: BMW is Running One Heck of an Innovation Race

During BMW Motorrad’s unveiling of its Vision Next 100 concept, BMW Group CEO Harald Krueger gave us a glimpse into the company’s mobility future.
2017 Audi A4

2017 Audi A4 Quattro Review

Consumers shopping compact luxury sport sedans have abundant choices, but the 2017 Audi A4 is the right blend of sophistication, speed, and smarts.
BMW K1600 B

New BMW K1600 B Touring Bike Wants to Define Two-Wheeled Comfort in America

BMW has revealed its new BMW K1600 B touring motorcycle at a media event in Los Angeles The American Grand Tourer is all about style and comfort.
BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100

BMW’s Motorrad Vision Next 100 Concept is the Ultimate Mediator of Man and Machine

BMW has revealed its BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 Concept motorcycle. The moto design study complements concepts from BMW, Rolls-Royce, and MINI.
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Mercedes-Benz Will Dive Into Formula E Racing In 2018

Mercedes-Benz will join the Formula E, the electric-car racing series, in 2018, for what will be Formula E's fifth season.
Hyundai Rockstar santa fe

Hyundai Rockstar Santa Fe Concept Isn’t Your Typical Family Crossover

Hyundai has transformed its family crossover into an impressive off-road machine for this year's SEMA Show. The Hyundai Rockstar Santa Fe Concept is born.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime first drive

2017 Toyota Prius Prime First Drive

Toyota continues to hold out on a pure EV, yet our 2017 Toyota Prius Prime first drive showed us more mass market appeal than any other eco-friendly vehicle