2016
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The Buick Encore small SUV has had a great 2015, as sales were up 29 percent for the first six months of the year. And General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] wants to do everything it can to keep buyers interested in the little crossover utility vehicle, now entering its fourth year. ALSO SEE: Tesla Model X Will Get Ludicrous Speed, Could Be World's Quickest SUV For 2016, the subcompact crossover will be available in a new Sport Touring version which boasts an all-new 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. Power is up from 138 to 153 horsepower, while torque rises from 148 to 177 pound-feet, thanks mostly...
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Lamborghini Chief Engineer Explains The SuperVeloce Ethos: Video
The 2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce is possibly the best car to ever roll out of the factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, but as its chief engineer Maurizio Reggiani explains here in this video, the famous SV badging represents much more than just the cutting of weight and an increase...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC first drive review
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class will arrive later this year, as a new nameplate with a look that’s entirely different than that of its predecessor. And behind it, there seems to be an indelible backstory. Automakers don’t often point much to predecessors as they’re introducing...
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First Lamborghini Aventador SV Touches Down In U.S.
Start keeping an eye out for Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloces, because the first examples have landed in the United States and will soon be in the hands of their eagerly awaiting owners. The very first one is this bright green example that was caught by the lens of photographer Jordan...
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2016 BMW M2 spy shots and video
The new BMW 2-Series is one of the many culprits of the brand’s confusingly revamped naming system, but that doesn’t stop it from being a very fun little luxury sports coupe—particularly in M235i form. Soon, however, the most potent version of the 2-Series should be on the road...
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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Gets A Few Visual Tweaks: Video
It was only on Monday that we got our first look at the updated 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, and now General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] has dropped the first details on the updated version of the popular pickup’s GMC cousin, the Sierra 1500. Like the Chevy, the GMC Sierra 1500 was all-new for 2014...
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BMW proved with its i3 and i8 that carbon fiber in the form of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) could be used effectively in the mass production of vehicles. Now the automaker is implementing the lightweight yet sturdy stuff in its regular models, starting with the 2016 7-Series flagship sedan. MUST SEE: 5,000-HP, 348-MPH Devel Sixteen Spotted In The Wild: Video This video from YouTube channel Cars gives us a detailed look at the construction of the new 7-Series, and in particular the assembly of its “carbon core” passenger cell. In the new 7-Series, CFRP is used extensively...
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Watch The Acura NSX Take On The Pikes Peak Hill Climb: Video
The new Acura NSX has been tantalizing us with its clean lines and promised performance for the past couple of years, but soon we’ll finally be able to hop behind the wheel and tell you what it’s like to drive. Until then, sit back and enjoy this video showing a pre-production example...
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Gets Sporty New Look, More Tech
A new generation of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was launched on the market for the 2014 model year, bringing with it an upright, chiseled look on the outside; the new K2XX rear-wheel-drive platform under the skin; and quieter, more refined cabins with a noteworthy set of safety and infotainment...
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Close look at the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R’s carbon fiber wheels
Carbon fiber is seen by many in the auto industry as one of the most effective ways of reducing vehicle weight and thus improving acceleration, braking and handling while simultaneously curbing fuel consumption and emissions. But the expense of the material and finicky production process has mostly...
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America’s Renntech Builds World’s First 10-Second Mercedes-AMG GT: Video
It’s been a while since we heard from Renntech but the Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist has been busy, having already amassed a series of upgrades for the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT. In fact, Renntech may have already built the world’s quickest GT. MORE: 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S...
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2016 Land Rover Range Rover And Range Rover Sport Diesel Pricing
Land Rover has released pricing information for its 2016 lineup, which includes two new diesel models. The 2016 Range Rover Td6 will start at $87,445, while the 2016 Range Rover Sport SE Td6 will start at $67,445. All prices include destination. Each model is available in two trim levels, the base...
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Before the Internet became the refuge of the world's trolls, Norway was their spiritual home. We contend they're mythical creatures, but lots of Norwegians to this day believe trolls really exist. Spooky, Blair Witch-style trolls, if you take YouTube at face value. And why wouldn't you? Rich in natural resources, long on natural beauty, Norway is also very thinly populated and fairly walled off from its neighbors by steep mountains. There's plenty of heavily wooded terrain for trolls to set up light housekeeping, plenty of tasty dairy animals wandering the countryside, plenty of pine trees to...
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First Batch Of 2016 Mazda MX-5 Lands At The Port: Video
Miata fans, rejoice! The time is drawing nigh where you'll start seeing the ND MX-5 out on the road and in dealer lots. If you're a soon-to-be-owner, get even happier because we've got some great news for you. The transport ship Phoenix Leader has arrived at its port with a fresh batch of 2016 MX-5...
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2016 Subaru BRZ And WRX STI Get Series.HyperBlue Special Editions
Having given up on offering any genuine performance mods on its BRZ and WRX lines, Subaru has resorted to new special edition models with unique paint jobs to entice buyers. Yes, for 2016 we’re getting new Series.HyperBlue BRZ and WRX STI editions, which as the name suggests comes with a...
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Chevy Selected Eight Tracks To Test The 2016 Camaro: Video
Chevrolet has apparently been hard at work making sure its 2016 Camaro (both the coupe and the convertible) is up to snuff. To accomplish this, engineers have taken the car on a trip around the globe. This wasn't merely for sightseeing purposes but rather to ring out the all-new car at places like...
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2016 Mustang Shelby GT350R And Focus RS Take On The Goodwood Hill Climb: Video
Two stars from the new Ford Performance lineup, the 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350R and Focus RS, took on the famous hill climb during this past weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. In the first video is the Mustang, driven by Ben Collins, professional racing driver and former Stig. It...
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Revealed: Live Photos And Video
Chevrolet’s second-generation Cruze compact sedan designed for the U.S. market has been revealed (the Chinese-market version was shown last year), and it brings a raft of new changes that make it quite the technological leap over its predecessor, a car that managed to sell more than 3.5...
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Only a month after blowing us away with its all-new, sixth-generation 2016 Camaro, Chevrolet has now taken the wraps off the car’s convertible variant which like the coupe will be introduced for the 2016 model year. The new Camaro Convertible sticks with a conventional folding soft-top but there are a number of innovations not normally found in the segment. For example, the roof is fully automated, including the latches that either lock the roof in place or release it. You can also close or open the roof while traveling at speeds of up to 30 mph, and when you’re not behind the...
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New Video Outlines The Best That BMW Individual Has To Offer
Vehicle personalization has never been more popular, especially when it comes to the ultra-luxury marques such as Rolls-Royce and Ferrari where almost every product rolling off the line has been individually customized in some way. But you don’t have to be a one-percenter to have your vehicle...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe first drive review
In all likelihood, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is one for which lines will be drawn; it's a baffling beast to some, a sexy one to others. Take the 'coupe' badging and tall-fastback form factor in context, and try not to bring too much of your gaze upon this model's cladding and rugged...
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Redesigned 2016 Lincoln MKX Gets Price Cut
While Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has soared in recent years, a lack of distinct product and brand identity has left its Lincoln luxury division struggling. In an effort to combat sagging sales of its MKX crossover—which have seen a nearly 50 percent drop since last year—the brand has...
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Leaked Ahead Of June 24 Reveal: Video
Chevrolet recently released a teaser video for its upcoming 2016 Camaro Convertible, which the Bowtie brand has confirmed will be revealed to the world on Wednesday, June 24. However, since then official photos of the car have leaked onto the web. The leaked photos, more of which you can view over...
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Mercedes-Maybach S600 Monthly Sales In China Almost Top Worldwide Annual Figure For Standalone Maybach
Mercedes-Benz is selling about 500 examples of its new Mercedes-Maybach S600 luxury sedan in China every month, which is remarkable considering sales of the previous standalone Maybach models only reached about 600 units worldwide during the better years. The numbers had dropped to between 200 and...
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