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Lamborghini is working on a mid-cycle update for its Aventador and a recent trademark filing suggests the updated car could don the automaker’s “S” badge. A trademark filing for “Aventador S” was made with a European trademark and patent office on November 18 and included the stylized logo shown below. Lamborghini has previously used the letter S to denote enhanced versions of its cars, the previous instances being the Miura S and Countach S, so the discovery of the latest trademark isn't much of a surprise. The updated Aventador, whatever it ends up being...
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Leaked info suggests 2018 Ford Mustang to drop V-6, offer MagneRide
Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is out testing prototypes for an updated version of the Mustang. The updates are part of a mid-cycle refresh for the sixth-generation car and are expected for the 2018 model year. Alleged dealership ordering information posted to the Mustang6G forums reveals a few new...
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All-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger GT shows up on EPA website
Dodge is working on an all-wheel-drive Challenger. The car was first hinted at by the Challenger GT AWD concept unveiled at the 2015 SEMA show and now confirmed by an early listing on the EPA’s website that lists fuel economy ratings. A 2017 Dodge Challenger GT equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6...
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More VW concept patents surface, hint at future EV family
New patent drawings depicting futuristic concept cars have turned up in the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s database. The drawings, found by Autoblog and Motor1, were filed by Volkswagen and most likely depict planned concepts for the automaker’s future electric car...
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Is this the face of the new BMW M5?
This may be our best look yet at the high-performance M5 model joining the rest of the seventh-generation BMW 5-Series range in 2017. Two CAD drawings allegedly revealing the front and rear design of the new M5 were obtained by the The Cammed & Tubbed Podcast. They show a design similar to the...
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Is this BMW's oft-rumored i5?
Alleged patent drawings of a BMW model rumored to be called an i5 have surfaced. The drawings were discovered by Autoguide and are claimed to have been filed by BMW with a patent office in Japan in April of this year. It’s been rumored since 2012 that BMW would eventually plug the gap between...
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Mercedes-Benz is going after the premium soft-roader segment dominated by Audi’s Allroad offerings and Volvo’s expanding Cross Country range. Mercedes has selected the All-Terrain name for its soft-roaders, the first of which will be based on the new E-Class Wagon. The German automaker has confirmed that this E-Class All-Terrain will make its world debut in September at the 2016 Paris auto show. Prototypes have already been spotted. Compared to the regular E-Class Wagon, they feature a taller ride height, widened wheel arches, and protective elements on the bumpers and side sills...
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV leaked ahead of 2016 L.A. auto show
It isn’t due to be unveiled until November’s 2016 Los Angeles auto show but Alfa Romeo’s first SUV, the Stelvio, has been partially revealed in an official promo video. The video was posted to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ [NYSE:FCAU] YouTube page and has since been removed...
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First video of Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
It isn’t meant to debut until the 2016 Paris auto show but the upcoming convertible version of the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari hypercar has been spotted. The car was recently in Spain for an official video shoot. On Thursday we saw photos of the car taken at the shoot, which revealed for...
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2018 Volkswagen Golf, CC leaked?
Volkswagen is set to introduce a raft of new models over the coming years including a successor to the CC and an updated version of the current, seventh-generation Golf. Prototypes for the new CC were spied recently and details on the updated Golf have been hinted at by senior VW execs. The cars...
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The mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette might have just been outed
We have a scintilla of evidence that the mid-engine 2019 C8 Corvette may actually be a thing. The engineers at Katech might have just outed the powertrain and other details including its name. Quick refresher: Katech used to work on the engines for Corvette Racing before General Motors Company...
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2017 Porsche 911 GT3 leaked
The Porsche 911 GT3 is soon to receive some mid-cycle tweaks that other 911 family members such as the Carrera and Turbo have already undergone. The updated 911 GT3 is due to arrive later this year as a 2017 model, but it may just have been inadvertently revealed. Porsche of the Netherlands has...
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As we edge closer to the reveal of the all-new Mercedes-AMG E63, more and more information about the high-performance sedan continues to emerge. Overnight, leaked information from what appears to be an internal website for Mercedes-Benz’s Russian division surfaced on an enthusiast forum. The information suggests the new E63 will come with 563 horsepower and 553 pound-feet in standard form and 603 hp and 627 lb-ft in sportier E63 S trim. Those figures are in line with most rivals but still down on the 640 hp and 630 lb-ft of the Cadillac CTS-V. However, the E63 will come with all-wheel...
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Mazda's new CX-4 crossover leaked
Mazda's new, compact crossover has been leaked ahead of the automaker's planned auto show debut. Images posted on a Chinese site reveal the new Mazda CX-4 in its entirety. Not diverging substantially from the design language seen on the automaker's smaller CX-3, the CX-4 draws a lower roof line...
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2017 Aston Martin DB11 leaked again
Aston Martin’s long-awaited replacement for the DB9 grand tourer, the 2017 DB11, is set for its world debut tomorrow at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. However, photos of the car have leaked online and reveal many of the details. We've seen some leaked shots in the past but now we have new, much...
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Alleged Audi product roadmap reveals 2018 launch for R8 V6
An alleged product roadmap for Audi has surfaced and possibly reveals some of the automaker’s major product launches for calendar years 2017 and 2018. Importantly the roadmap, posted on the website Autobahn.eu, is thought to be for launches in the United States. Most of the vehicles are...
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U.S.-bound Audi RS 3 sedan shown during dealer presentation
The United States may have missed out on previous generations of the RS 3 but that won’t be the case with the latest model. Audi’s local chief Scott Keogh confirmed the arrival of the RS 3 on these shores one year ago. Part of the reason we never saw the RS 3 is because it has always...
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2017 Maserati Levante Leaked
It's no secret that Maserati has an SUV coming for 2017 and it's called the Levante. We've spotted it on the road and on the track, and we've even seen the patent drawings. Now, thanks to Autoweek.nl, we have leaked images of the production Levante. From the images we can see the design is not a...
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It's no secret Lamborghini's bringing a special edition supercar to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month. However, it may be the worst kept secret of all time. The car is meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of company founder Ferrucio Lamborghini, and now we might know what it looks like. AutoGuide found some patent drawings that were filed on October 16, 2015. While short on actual information, the images clearly depict an unreleased Lamborghini supercar. One logically makes the conclusion that these images are of the upcoming celebratory supercar that has been dubbed the...
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Pagani Huayra BC Leaked
It’s hard to believe it has now been five years since we first laid eyes upon the Pagani Huayra. Back then, the car’s twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12 and all 700 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque that came with it seemed out of this world. Now, such power barely cuts the mustard...
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575-Horsepower 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Leaks Ahead Of Geneva Motor Show
The Jaguar F-Type R with its 550-horsepower V-8 is mind-bendingly fast, and it doesn't hurt that the car also sounds like an angry god. Frankly, it's one of the best-sounding cars on the planet. Apparently, that isn't enough because the Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicles Operations skunk works has...
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2017 Lincoln Continental Leaked
Ladies and gentlemen, it appears the first photo of the all-new Lincoln Continental has surfaced, ahead of the car’s likely debut at next week’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show. This grainy shot comes to us from popular forum Ford Inside News and likely depicts a lower-spec model. If you compare...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Leaked
If you didn't know that the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is coming next week to the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, well, then you haven't been paying attention. The German automaker's been dripping out information and photos like a Mr. Coffee machine for months. Now, we are getting our first full look at...
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1,000-Horsepower Self-Driving Electric Faraday Future Concept Leaked?
Here's what we know: In just about 12 hours a mysterious automotive startup out of Silicon Valley is going to unveil the future of transportation at the 2016 Consumer Electronics show. Technically, the company is unveiling a concept car, but frankly there's so much mystery surrounding Faraday...
Joel Feder