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Pricing announcements, limited editions, industry moves and quirky road stories: this general section collects car news of every kind, from the showroom to the museum floor, for drivers who like to stay informed.
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Recent headlines include the price of the Kia K4 hatchback compared with the sedan, the BMW Z4 Final Edition, and Audi selling its Italdesign stake to an American AI company. Lighter stories appear too, like Oscar Mayer recruiting Wienermobile drivers, a Western themed Airstream travel trailer and an exhibit of off-road racers at the Petersen Museum. Buyers will also find a roundup of Black Friday lease deals and a look back at the Car and Driver 10Best list.
As the largest section, it works best as a daily feed: skim the latest titles, then open the stories that match your interests. Shoppers should check the pricing and lease articles before visiting a dealer, while fans of automotive history and culture can follow the museum and collector coverage.
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BMW settles water damage lawsuit for up to $478M
The class-action lawsuit seeks compensation for 5-Series water damage to electronics in the trunk. BMW has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over water…
Detroit LIVE: Lexus unveils 2018 LS flagship sedan
New luxury flagship will go on sale at the end of 2017. Lexus has formally unveiled its new LS flagship sedan in Detroit, promising to…
Mercedes developing two models to replace CLS?
Here’s why Mercedes’ four-door coupe might adopt the CLE nameplate. Mercedes-Benz might replace the CLS with two separate models, a recent report finds. The first…
2018 Ford Mustang getting new suspension, ditching V6?
Ford’s pony car is about to get a mid-cycle update. Ford will update the sixth-generation Mustang for the 2018 model year, and a leaked ordering…
UberFreight autonomous semi delivers 2,000 cases of Budweiser
The semi drove for 120 miles on I-25, however it still required a human driver off the highway. UberFreight is celebrating a milestone for autonomous…
Toyota, BMW jointly invest in autonomous driving startup
Allianz Insurance and a third automaker are also interested in Nauto’s AI algorithms. Toyota, BMW and Allianz insurance have jointly invested in a Silicon Valley…
BMW confirms electric X3, MINI
BMW has quietly announced plans to expand its portfolio of electric vehicles with at least two new models. The company will offer an electric version…
2016 Cadillac CTS-V
New for the latest model year, the CTS-V shows that heavy, bloated Cadillacs with boat-like handling are a thing of the past. Based on the…
Police: Arrestees used ‘pirated software’ to steal Jeeps
Investigators suspect the duo may have lifted more than 100 vehicles using a laptop computer. Police have arrested two suspects accused of using laptop computers…
Mazda CX-3 receives Top Safety Pick Plus rating
The crossover received a ‘good’ rating in each IIHS crash scenario. Mazda’s 2017 CX-3 compact crossover has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute…
Mercedes loses court battle over Airscarf system
A German court has ordered Mercedes-Benz to disable the Airscarf system that’s found in many of its convertibles because it believes that parent company Daimler…
Ford Mustang now Germany’s best-selling sports car
March sales beat the Porsche 911, Audi TT and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. Ford’s Mustang has continued to experience strong demand in Europe, rising to the top of…