2016
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The hatchback scene in the U.S. is always in a tenuous position. It feels like, at any moment, the whole thing could unravel and we’d be left with nothing but sedans, crossovers, and pickups. But thanks to good-looking, fun-to-drive mainstream models like the Elantra GT, things are alive and well—for now, at least. MUST WATCH: Dubai Police Fleet Shows Off At Night: Video (OK, maybe we’re paranoid.) The Elantra GT is dressed to impress for the 2016 model year. Updates include a redesigned grille with horizontal chrome-and-argent slats; a new set of 17-inch alloy wheels;...
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2016 Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition: Live At The 2015 Chicago Auto Show
The Hyundai Veloster’s quirky style and available turbocharged power have made it a fun, practical choice. Now, an even sportier variant is on the market, introduced at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show: the 2016 Veloster Rally Edition. ALSO SEE: Wife Demolishes Cheating Husband’s Audi R8: Not...
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Mercedes Teases AMG GT3 Race Car, Based On AMG GT
The Mercedes-AMG GT S is a truly brilliant entry into the high-end sports car market. It easily rivals the Porsche 911, a feat in itself. Soon it will literally rival the Porsche 911, as it evolves into FIA GT3 form. DON’T MISS: 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S First Drive These images tease the...
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Ford's Explorer Police Interceptor Utility Gets Stealthy for 2016
There are plenty of ways to get up close and personal with Ford's new Police Interceptor Utility, but even given the famously chilly temps of the Windy City, the Chicago Auto Show will beat getting arrested. Though if you've got your heart set on getting arrested, Ford can certainly help you with...
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2016 Toyota Avalon Updated At 2015 Chicago Auto Show
Now reaching the middle of its current cycle, the Toyota Avalon is due for some important updates—and it’s getting them, as Toyota announced today at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. DON'T MISS: Borrowed Pagani Zonda GJ Crashed In London: Photos In addition to a slightly updated look...
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2016 Acura RDX Debuts At 2015 Chicago Auto Show: Live Photos
While Acura’s brand mission seems to vary with the season, its crossovers continue to succeed, thanks to handsome design and high-tech features. Now, the smaller of Acura’s crossover lineup is once again completely new: the updated 2016 Acura RDX was unveiled today at the 2015 Chicago...
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There are few cars more thoroughly committed to family-centric transportation than the Honda Pilot. As a result the last-generation model earned a reputation as a very good, but often boring, crossover SUV. Today, an all-new Honda Pilot has been revealed at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, featuring a more exciting exterior design and new features. ALSO SEE: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Revealed In GM Presentation At 2015 Chicago Auto Show Reaching its first buyers this summer, the new Honda Pilot wears a more modern, sleeker design than the previous boxy shape. Sweeping curves, flared fenders, and...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Accessories Previewed With New Concept: 2015 Chicago Auto Show
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is already wowing journalists around the world, and soon it will make its way into customer hands. Some of those customers will want to add factory accessories to their cars—and at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, they’ll get a preview of what to expect. SEE...
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2016 Chevrolet Equinox Unveiled: 2015 Chicago Auto Show
The world of the crossover is as popular as it is cutthroat, especially with the luxury manufacturers entering size classes—and price classes—once left to the mainstream. The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox seeks to refresh the current model with updated styling and new features, as will be...
Nelson Ireson -
2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe Preview
The Alpina line of factory-approved improved BMW vehicles has an new member today: the 2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrvie Gran Coupe. Built around BMW’s much-lauded 6-Series Gran Coupe, the Alpina B6 adds custom appearance, luxury, and performance enhancements. DON'T MISS: McLaren 675LT Shown In New...
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2016 Fiat 500X Starts At $20,900, Pricier Than Jeep Renegade Twin
The 2016 Fiat 500X goes on sale later this year.
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Ferrari 488 GTB revealed, packs 660-HP twin-turbo V-8
When it first burst onto the scene back in 2009, the 458 Italia with its combination of stunning looks, impeccable performance and race-derived technology left its rivals in the dust. However, with the arrival of cars like the McLaren 650S and Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 in recent years...
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We’ve known for a while now that the new sports roadster from Mazda would be lighter, stiffer, nicer, and a whole lot prettier than the car it replaces. Now we know the car’s power and torque ratings. ALSO SEE: Tesla Model X Update: Prototype Caught Testing On Video According to official specifications released today, the American 2.0-liter engine in the 2016 MX-5 will offer 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. For those of you keeping score at home, that’s less than the current car’s 167 horsepower, but a touch more than the existing 140 pound-feet of torque...
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Mercedes-Benz May Have The Best Ad Of Super Bowl XLIX: Video
The classic tale of the tortoise and the hare gets a fresh, modern spin in Mercedes-Benz’s ad for Super Bowl XLIX. The tortoise is still the winner, but this time he doesn’t rely on the hare falling asleep but rather the pace of the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT. MUST SEE: Valet Fired...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 first drive review
DATELINE--Santa Barbara. I may be drifting off to sleep on a sueded pillow of dreams, but it doesn't stop me from thinking of all the vehicles I've been driven in. It's mostly not illustrious. Prom limos. Airport shuttles. White Ford Crown Victorias with pretty red and blue lights. ALSO SEE...
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Did The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Lap The 'Ring In Just 7:32.19?
The all-new 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R only made its debut a fortnight ago in Detroit but already there are whispers the car lapped the Nürburgring in a time of 7:32.19. The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is yet to announce an official time but numerous prototypes for the Shelby GT350R were...
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2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S Priced From $130,825, Tamer GT Variant Arriving Spring 2016
The Mercedes-AMG GT sports car is almost here, with Mercedes-Benz confirming the car will go on sale in April of 2015 priced from $130,825, which includes a $925 destination charge. This is for the car’s GT S trim, which comes with a 503-horsepower version of Mercedes-AMG’s new...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport first drive review
At last, U.S. Land Rover dealerships are slated to get exactly what they’ve been missing. No, we’re not talking about a revival of the iconic Defender...at least not quite yet. We’re pointing to the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, a compact crossover that works exceedingly well...
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Cadillac’s new CT6 large sedan is set to be revealed on March 31 ahead of a debut at April's New York Auto Show, and will reach showrooms by the end of the year, arriving as a 2016 model. Recently, we learned that the car will offer a video-streaming rearview mirror as well as a plug-in hybrid option. Now, Cadillac has provided details on the car’s multi-material construction, which General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] product chief Mark Reuss has previously said will enable the CT6 to weigh less than the CTS despite being bigger. The lightest CTS at tips the scales at 3,615 pounds...
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Fernando Alonso Goes Gaga For New NSX
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will be driving for McLaren this season, which as most F1 fans would know will be powered by Honda engines once again. Having been driving Ferraris and Maseratis in his off-time since 2010 (when he first joined former employer Scuderia Ferrari)...
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First 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Fetches $1 Million In Record Barrett-Jackson Auction
Barrett-Jackson’s collector car auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona over the weekend saw a number of exciting cars go under the hammer and some major records fall. One of the more exciting cars to be sold was the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R with VIN #001, whose final bid came in at a cool...
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2016 Buick Cascada Video
It’s hard to believe, but it's already been 25 years since Buick’s last convertible, the hand-crafted Reatta, rolled topless. Now, here at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Buick’s dropping the top on a more attainable convertible, the 2016 Cascada. ALSO SEE: 2016 Buick Cascada...
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2016 BMW 6-Series Debuts At Detroit Auto Show: Live Photos & Video
The elegant BMW 6-Series has received a mid-cycle update for the 2016 model year, but the changes are barely noticeable unless you're a die-hard fan of the brand. The changes affect the entire 6-Series range, which continues to include a coupe, convertible and four-door coupe, plus their respective...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Acura NSX Video
The Acura NSX has been a concept car in progress for a long time. Here at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the wait may finally be over. This, according to Acura, is the production-ready 2016 Acura NSX. ALSO SEE: Acura NSX: The Legend Returns At 2015 Detroit Auto Show It’s been 25 long years since...
Joel Feder