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Carvana: the world’s first coin-operated car vending machine

Yesterday Carvana announced the launch of the first car vending machine in Nashville, Tennessee. Customers wishing to buy a car can now do so online, and pick up their vehicle from a giant car...

Hyundai shows off first Genesis images

Less than a week after announcing its ambitions to truly break into the luxury car market with a new Genesis brand, Hyundai has offered a sneak peek of what to expect before the first model – the...

Toyota bets big on artificial intelligence

The world's largest carmaker believes that AI will not only be a crucial component of future mobility but will also revolutionise everything from product development to manufacturing and safety –...

VW suspends sales of diesel models in US

Volkswagen and its Audi unit froze sales of diesel car models in the United States Wednesday after new accusations on the use of software that cheats on emissions tests. The move came after...

Mercedes adds S Class to SUV market

The new seven-seater luxury GLS-Class represents the new pinnacle of the Mercedes-Benz SUV range and will be aiming to upstage the current Range Rover, the Volvo XC90 and the Toyota Land Cruiser...

Hyundai launches luxury car brand

South Korea's Hyundai Motor launched on Wednesday a high-end brand named after its Genesis sedan as it looks to expand its presence in the fast-growing luxury auto market. Hyundai, which...

Volvo’s smarter way of avoiding traffic jams

Starting this month, Volvos will get even smarter and more connected thanks to a new partnership with Inrix that will bring live, up-to-the-moment news about congestion, traffic patterns and...

Jaguar E-Type declared the greatest British car in history

The ballots have been cast and the voting is closed and according to a global poll of automotive aficionados, Jaguar's iconic car, whether in coupé or convertible form – despite being over 50...

Volvo tests kangaroo collision technology for Aussie cars

Swedish auto giant Volvo Cars said Thursday it was developing technology in Australian cars that can detect kangaroos, potentially avoiding thousands of collisions a year and major insurance...

VW’s Bentley to recall 27,640 cars due to battery cable fault

Volkswagen's luxury brand Bentley has recalled 27,640 cars worldwide because of potentially faulty battery cable connections, a Bentley spokesman said on Tuesday. The models affected were all...

GM recalls 1.4 million older cars over fire risk

General Motors issued a recall Tuesday for 1.4 million older cars in North America over the risk that they could catch fire from leaking oil. The recall, the third for the same problem, covers...

Audi unveils new 2016 A8 L 4.0T Sport model

Audi has revealed the latest addition to their A8 series for 2016 that features increased horsepower from the previous model, a sport style exterior, and seats that come with ventilation and...

Nissan touts electric cars with fleet for COP21

The Renault Nissan Alliances seems to have perpetual energy when it comes to promoting electric cars. Fresh from providing electric car transport for the Champions League Final, the company is...

Land Rover turns up the style with new special edition Discovery models

The new Graphite and Landmark editions of Land Rover's seven-seat SUV aim to add extra on-road personality to its already formidable off-road performance. The new Landmark model takes the...

Audi ups the performance ante

What is faster than a Porsche 911, is more powerful than a McLaren 570S and grips better than a Ferrari 488 GTB, but has room for four adults and their luggage? The answer is Audi's new RS6...

Electric cars will be norm by 2026, says futurologist

Futurologist Dr Ian Pearson has forecast 2026 as the year in which the electric car will overtake its gasoline-powered counterparts in terms of sales. His prediction is based on new research,...

Volkswagen to recall Amarok pickup trucks in Brazil

Volkswagen AG plans to recall 17,057 Amarok pickup trucks sold in Brazil to correct software allowing the vehicles to cheat on emissions tests, extending the reach of the biggest crisis in the...

Toyota recalls 6.5 million vehicles globally over window defect

Toyota said Wednesday it was recalling 6.5 million vehicles worldwide over a power window glitch that presented a fire risk, the latest in a string of such moves by the Japanese auto giant. In...

Off-road king: Toyota reveals 2016 8-seater Land Cruiser

Toyota is leaving nothing to chance with the latest iteration of its full-size, flagship SUV. In fact when the 2016 model year Land Cruiser goes on sale, all prospective owners will need to do is...

New Aston Martin makes electrifying debut

Aston Martin has taken the wraps off a new plug-in electric concept car. The RapidE, unveiled on Wednesday at London's Lancaster House in order to coincide with the visit of China's president Xi...