2017
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In 1967, Lotus put a sky-high wing on the rear of the Lotus 49 to convert wind flowing from the top of the car to aerodynamic weight to press harder down on the rear wheels. Carmakers have gotten down on what came up ever since. Nearly all high-performance cars on the road now utilize not only some sort of rear spoiler or wing to help with downforce, but also numerous active and passive aerodynamic features to help better direct the airflow around the car. It’s essential for stability and handling, and help the cars cut a smaller, sharper hole through the air. DON'T MISS: Koenigsegg...
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Shelby GT350 named Ole Yeller inspired by iconic P-51D Mustang aircraft, legendary pilot
With its striking yellow paint scheme and neon green accents, this Ford Shelby GT350 isn't your average pony car. That's because it was inspired by one of the best-known fighter aircraft ever to take to the skies. Nicknamed Ole Yeller, the special Shelby GT350 is sort of a road-going version of an...
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Subaru prices updated 2017 BRZ from $26,315
Subaru's revised 2017 BRZ will sticker from $26,315 when it hits dealers soon, a modest $125 increase over last year for the entry-level Premium trim level. That figure is for a model with a 6-speed manual transmission. From there, the lineup climbs to $28,465 for a Limited with the manual, $29,565...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 spy video
You’re in for a real treat today. YouTuber Automotive Mike has managed to spot a prototype for the new Mercedes-AMG E63, and it’s wearing the least bit of camouflage of any of the prototypes for the new super sedan we’ve seen. The front bumper design with its myriad of intakes is...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Aston Martin CEO to personally inspect first 1,000 DB11s
Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer can add another qualification to his resume: he will be personally inspecting the first 1,000 examples of the automaker's new DB11 to leave the assembly line in Gaydon, England. The executive made the announcement on Twitter, where he also posted an image of an...
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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...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Hyundai’s new Elantra has received its Sport variant and this time the car is packing a turbocharged engine. The engine is a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that delivers 200 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque, and drive is to the front wheels only. The previous Elantra Sport came with a naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter with 173 hp and 154 lb-ft. Beyond the new engine, the car also benefits from some chassis and styling upgrades over the Elantra's lesser SE, Eco and Limited models. For example, the car comes with an independent multi-link rear suspension, the choice of 6-speed...
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2017 Volkswagen Golf preview
The Volkswagen Golf is the benchmark when it comes to affordable and practical compacts with a little bit of style. Now in its seventh generation, the once humble hatchback comes with its most diverse range of offerings yet including performance models, wagons and even a battery-powered version...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2017 Dodge Viper preview
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] in June confirmed that production of the Dodge Viper would soon be coming to an end and that the 2017 model year would be the car’s last. No reason was given for the Viper’s demise but with sales slowing to a trickle (just 676 were sold in all of...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jay Leno, former Stig Ben Collins and the Aston Martin DB11 all in 1 video
Coming as no surprise, former talk show host and car collector Jay Leno is one of the first people outside of Aston Martin to sample the new DB11 grand tourer. Leno was behind the wheel of the pre-production prototype that was on display at the car’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show debut, and joining...
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2017 Nissan Pathfinder debuts with new look, more power
Nissan’s fourth-generation Pathfinder has received some updates for the 2017 model year. The updates are significant and give the vehicle a fresh new look as well as more power and a host of extra safety gear. The most exciting of these updates is the new V-6. It still displaces 3.5 liters...
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2017 Chevrolet SS to get supercharged V-8?
Australia’s Holden Commodore is slated to cease production next year which means our Chevrolet SS, essentially a rebadged version of the sporty Commodore SS V, is soon to be phased out. The 2017 model year is expected to be the last for the SS and we’re hearing Chevy might send the car...
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Fernando Alonso is used to Honda power in his McLaren Formula One race car, but now he’s experienced it in a road car, in this case the 2017 Acura NSX. The two-time world champion recently got behind the wheel at Portugal’s Estoril race track and treated some journalists with a hot lap as part of the car’s European launch. Hosting the European launch at Estoril was fitting as the track is where legendary racer Ayrton Senna, one of the key developers of the original NSX, won his first F1 race, back at the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. “Driving the NSX is softer and...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic Coupe first drive review
You know that thing where we're calling things coupes, when they're not? Lay that at the feet of Mercedes-Benz. Back in 2006, Benz started the "four-door coupe" trend with the original CLS-Class sedan. Things quickly got out of hand. All sorts of brands, from Land Rover to Mazda, started using...
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2017 Subaru BRZ first drive review
Remember when fun-to-drive cars were rear-wheel drive? When neutral handling trumped tricked-out suspensions with variable-ratio everything? When manual gearboxes weren't just available, but standard? The Subaru BRZ is trying to save sports cars with headsmackingly simple counterprogramming. It's...
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2017 Porsche Panamera to start at $100,950
Porsche released information about the second generation of its flagship sedan just this week and now we have pricing information. The 2017 Porsche Panamera lineup will have just two models, at least initially. The Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo will both come standard with all-wheel drive. The...
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Porsche breaks 'Ring record with new Panamera
Although the new Porsche Panamera was just shown barely 48 hours ago, the German sports car manufacturer already has bragging rights over any other sedan on the planet. That's because the flagship Panamera Turbo has turned the fastest lap ever recorded for a production sedan at Germany's famed...
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How Chevy is celebrating the Camaro's 50th birthday
Chevrolet has a full weekend of summer of activities planned to help celebrate the Camaro's 50th birthday: Tours of the assembly plant where Camaros are assembled, a car show for enthusiasts, and a display at the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. If you're in Michigan—or plan to make a trip to...
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Porsche has released information on the second-generation of its flagship sedan (it's actually a hatchback), and the 2017 Porsche Panamera is a better looking car than the first generation. The new Panamera is an evolution of the last car, not a revolution, but the lumpy look of the roof--there to provide plenty of headroom--is smoothed out and sleeker. The car rides on a new modular platform known as the MSB, and while the proportions grow for 2017, the car looks lower. Length is up by 1.3 inches to 198.8 inches, wheelbase grows 1.2 inches to 116.1 inches, and width and height both increase...
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4 features in the 2017 Volvo S90/V90 that could make you a safer driver
Volvo’s all-new 2017 S90 sedan and upcoming 2018 V90 wagon, like the XC90 crossover introduced this past year, are packed with safety technology. If you’re familiar with Volvo’s reputation, that’s probably no surprise. Volvo has been at the forefront in occupant safety for...
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What do you call your Mini? The world's most popular name is...
No one is quite sure what came first: the automobile, or a name for it. Giving cars people's names is as old as carmaking itself. Sure, some cars already have a name (Civic, Elantra, Tacoma) but those are mostly boring. Other cars have alphanumeric mashups that defy logic (XT5, Q30, X4 M40i) and...
Aaron Cole -
9 safety tricks the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class can do all by itself
Call it autonomous driving, piloted driving, or assisted driving: The automobile is gradually taking over some of the chore of driving, and doing it with safety in mind. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has helped pull that event horizon closer. It comes equipped with rafts of sensors, cameras, and...
Martin Padgett -
Jaguar offering F-Type SVR rides around the Nürburgring
With Jaguar's announcement that it will offer rides in its new F-Type SVR, Germany's famed Nürburgring is becoming even more of an amusement park for car enthusiasts. And that's all right with us. CHECK OUT: 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R roars into Goodwood Festival of Speed The British automaker...
Andrew Ganz -
Volvo S90 and V90 get sporty R-Design treatment
Based on our initial impression driving Volvo’s new S90 and V90, the Swedish automaker is poised to make some serious inroads in the mid-size luxury segment currently dominated by German brands. But what the S90 and V90 still lack compared to their rivals are performance-oriented options...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran