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    Tesla Reports Only 12.2 Miles of Autonomous Mode Testing in 2019

    Companies working on self-driving cars are required to give the state of California regular reports on how many miles they drove and how many disengagements from autonomous mode there were (number of times a human intervened). Tesla reported, for 2019, only one autonomous drive in the state, of a mere 12.2 miles, and no disengagements. […] More

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    Tesla Sentry Mode Records Vandal Smashing Model 3's Window

    A vandal in Vancouver decided to throw a sizable rock onto the windshield of a Tesla Model 3, and its cameras caught the whole thing. All Teslas built after August 2017 come equipped with a Sentry mode that uses the car’s numerous cameras to monitor the car and its surroundings. Tesla CEO Elon Musk famously […] More

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    Mercedes-Benz Electric EQA Is Out Cold-Weather Testing

    The EQA concept vehicle, first unveiled in 2017 at the Frankfurt auto show, is close to production, as these cold-weather testing photos show. The EQA is expected to go into production before the end of 2020. Mercedes will also reveal at least two new models at the Geneva auto show with its third-generation hybrid powertrain. […] More

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    Brabus's 800-HP Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen Has a Drone Landing Pad

    This is the Brabus 800 Adventure XLP, and it’s an 800-hp pickup based off a Mercedes-AMG G63. It has a longer wheelbase, taller ride height, big off-road wheels, and the conversion specialist claims it’ll get to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds. Base versions of this insane off-roader start at the equivalent of $424,155. Do you […] More

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    2021 Subaru Crosstrek Getting More Powerful Engine: Report

    The Subaru Crosstrek will reportedly get a more powerful engine for 2021. A 2.5-liter boxer-four will join the lineup, offering more horsepower and torque than the current 2.0-liter engine. The engine upgrade will be available on the Limited trim level and a new Sport model. Subaru is giving the Crosstrek a more powerful engine for […] More

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    2020 Audi Q7's Least- and Most-Powerful Variants Priced

    The Audi Q7 SUV is updated for 2020, and it has added a high-performance SQ7 variant. We now have pricing for the base four-cylinder model and the V-8–powered SQ7, which complement the mid-level V-6 model that was announced earlier. The 45 TFSI model is on sale now, and the SQ7 will arrive at dealerships in […] More

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    Toyota Invests $400 Million in Chinese Self-Driving Startup Pony.ai

    Toyota has added a $400 million investment to its existing partnership with Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous-tech startup. Pony.ai got its start in 2016 and currently has robotaxi fleets testing and serving customers in California and China. Toyota earlier joined Ford and GM in a consortium with SAE International to discuss ways to ensure autonomous vehicles […] More

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    For 2021, Mercedes-AMG GLA45 Gets Added Superpowers

    Mercedes-AMG has revealed the second generation of its GLA compact crossover, which offers more power and new performance-oriented technology. The U.S. will get the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 with a turbocharged inline-four that makes 382 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque; Europe also gets a GLA45 S model making 415 hp. The 2021 GLA45 goes on […] More