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Cadillac has officially pulled the plug on the ELR

Sales of the Cadillac ELR were doomed from the start, largely because of its $75,000 sticker price and now production has officially stopped. While GM has had success with the Chevy Volt that is now well into its second generation, its cousin, the Cadillac ELR hasn't met the same fate. Sales of the ELR were doomed from the start, largely...

Volvo teases its new small car lineup with the 40 Series concepts

Volvo has unveiled two new concept cars, which are a preview of its upcoming 40 Series lineup. The 40 Series concepts are a preview of the next-generation S40, V40 and XC40 models. Related: Next-Gen Volvo S40, V40, XC40 confirmed for the U.S. Based on Volvo's new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), the new 40 Series models will offer a bold new exterior...

2016 Infiniti Q50 3.0t priced at $39,900

Infiniti has announced the pricing for the 2016 Q50 3.0t models, which are powered by a 300-hp 3.0L twin turbocharged V6. Infiniti has announced the pricing for the 2016 Q50 3.0t models, which are powered by a 300-hp 3.0L twin turbocharged V6. The arrival of the 3.0t models, completes the 2016 Q50 lineup, which is now available with a choice...

2017 BMW 230i and M240i debut with upgraded engines

BMW has unveiled the updated 2017 2 Series lineup, which includes the new 230i and M240i models, that replace the old 228i and M235i models. BMW has unveiled the updated 2017 2 Series lineup, which includes the new 230i and M240i models, that replace the old 228i and M235i models. As the updated names suggest, both versions get updated and...

C8 Corvette to debut in 2018 with a mid-engine layout

We've been hearing reports about a mid-engined Corvette for a while, but Chevy has never confirmed any of the rumors. Now Car and Driver claims that the Corvette will switch to a mid-engine layout when the all-new C8 Corvette debuts in early 2018 at the Detroit Auto Show. We've been hearing reports about a mid-engined Corvette for a while, but...

Volvo teases V40 And XC40 Concepts ahead of their debut this month

Volvo is working on a new S40, V40 and XC40, which will be previewed later this month with the debut of the V40 and XC40 concepts. Now that Volvo has released the all-new XC90, S90 and V90 models, the automaker is focusing at the other end of its lineup with the new 40-Series compact models. Volvo is working on a...

BMW's next flagship sedan will be a self-driving electric car

BMW's next electric car will serve as the flagship for the brand's i-sub brand, which currently includes the i3 and i8 models. BMW CEO Harold Krueger recently shared the news during a shareholders' meeting, where he revealed that the BMW "next" will feature self-driving technology when it arrives by 2021. It's expected that the flagship sedan will borrow styling cues...

2017 Chevy Silverado High Desert package adds a lockable cargo system

Chevy has unveiled the 2017 Silverado High Desert package, which is based on the concept vehicle with the same name that debuted at the 2014 SEMA show. Chevy has unveiled the 2017 Silverado High Desert package, which is based on the concept vehicle with the same name that debuted at the 2014 SEMA show. With its lockable and water resistant...

Could Nissan save Mitsubishi? Nissan to buy a controlling stake

Nissan is in talks with Mitsubishi to buy a 34 percent controlling stake in automaker. Mitsubishi's future has been unclear for years, especially in the U.S. where its lineup continues to shrink. Now the automaker's fate has gotten even worse, following its latest emissions scandal, which involved cheating on fuel economy tests. But there's hope, since it's being reported that...

2017 MINI Seven special edition pays tribute to the original

MINI has unveiled the first special edition of the new MINI models - the MINI Seven. MINI has unveiled the first special edition of the new MINI models - the MINI Seven. The 2017 MINI Seven special edition pays tribute to the original that debuted in 1959 and is available in both Cooper and Cooper S variants of the MINI...

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