From the first steam-powered vehicle, through the introduction of affordable mass-produced gas-guzzlers, to the latest futuristic flying car concepts, humankind's love affair with all things automotive shows no signs of abating. After more than a century of fossil fuel-powered dominance the automobile is in for a serious overhaul; electric and hydrogen-powered cars have arrived and fast developing self-driving capabilities may relegate us all to the back seat.
New Atlas keeps you up to date on new cars, concepts, EVs and the latest automotive news including test drives, reviews and coverage of all the major auto shows around the globe.
BMW has introduced the 2019 BMW 8 Series Coupe, making its return to the US after 20 years of absence. The BMW 8 Series is the new flagship for the automaker, as a sports car heading the lineup. The 8 also denotes design language for the BMW brand going forward.
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World champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr has teamed up with Ford to bring a special one-off edition Ford Mustang GT to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Eagle Squadron Mustang GT is a tribute to the pilots of the Royal Air Force during WWII and will be auctioned off to raise money for charity.
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The VW badge may have dominated the grilles of campers at Abenteuer & Allrad 2018, but not every camper there was a "people's car." From expanding Sprinters, to pop-top Land Cruisers, there were plenty of camping vehicles with alternative badges.
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We didn't see as many Volkswagen campers as expected in the parking lot, but the other side of the Abenteuer & Allrad gate was a very different story. There was an entire tent dedicated to Volkswagen campers and plenty of other VWs scattered about the show.
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Hyundai stunned the 2018 Geneva Motor Show when it previewed its new "Sensuous Sportiness" design language in the form of the impossibly sleek HDC-1 Le Fil Rouge design study. Now it's providing a second peek into the future with the HDC-2 Grandmaster.
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Byton, a self-described "intelligent electric vehicle maker" based in California, has unveiled the K-Byte. This self-driving sedan will be shown at the upcoming CES Asia as a premium sedan concept built on the Byton EV platform. Its main feature is integrated, retractable sensors.
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GMC has revamped its Terrain for 2018 and the new generation of the crossover is improved in almost every way. It's a bit smaller and lighter, easier to drive, more comfortable, and more efficient. There are drawbacks to the new 2018 Terrain, but not enough to hurt its family-friendly appeal.
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Ford Performance has released details on the upgraded 2019 Shelby GT350 Mustang. Tuned to improve lap times on the track, changes to the GT350 Mustang include aerodynamic improvements and new tires from Michelin.
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70 years ago, Porsche propelled itself out of WW2 with a sports car concept that paved the way for the performance car company we know today. Now, Porsche is celebrating the legacy of the 356 Model 1 with a stripped-back, retro open-top 911 Speedster Concept that might see production in 2019.
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Back in November 2017, a new generation of the Tesla Roadster was revealed. Now Musk has announced that a special option package for the 2020 Roadster will see the electric sportster packing small "rocket" thrusters, adding that "maybe they will even allow a Tesla to fly ..."
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