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Growing up from the Subaru Outback doesn't mean growing out of the Subaru brand anymore. On Wednesday, the automaker revealed the near-production version of its 3-row crossover SUV, now officially dubbed the Subaru Ascent. The 3-row Ascent made its debut at the 2017 New York auto show alongside the redesigned 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and updated 2018 Subaru Outback. The large crossover, which bowed at the 2016 Los Angeles auto show as the Viziv-7, is still technically a concept—even though it's clearly closer to prime time. We've already spied some prototypes. The Ascent will go on sale...
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Infiniti previews next-gen QX80 with Monograph conceptGone is the idea that a luxury brand's flagship for design and tech must be a sedan. Infiniti's full-gainer into the design deep-end with its QX80 Monograph concept should be proof enough of that. It made its debut on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show and is a preview of the design of the...
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Audi adds a second R8 race car, the R8 LMS GT4Audi has revealed a second R8-based race car for its customer racers, the R8 LMS GT4. Built to worldwide GT4 spec like the Ford Mustang GT4, Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R, and McLaren 570 GT4, among others, this racer is a step down from the R8 LMS GT3 (shown below) that competes in higher levels of...
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2018 Lincoln Navigator debuts at 2017 New York auto showEager to regain its place at the top of the luxury SUV heap, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator ushers in a distinctive new look and an interior that takes a page out of the Range Rover's playbook. Navigator hasn't been the luxury three-row SUV of choice since shortly it defined the segment almost two...
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How the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon lost 232 poundsLeading up to the reveal of the new 2018 Challenger SRT Demon we learned it will weigh more than 200 pounds less than a Hellcat. Now, we know exactly how. Dodge officials tell us that the Demon weighs exactly 215 pounds less than a Hellcat, but how it got there is the stuff we love to endlessly...
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2018 Dodge Demon delivers 840 horsepower, does 0-60 in 2.3 secondsConcluding what has to be the longest teaser campaign in the history of the automotive industry, Dodge has unleashed the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon. And the car doesn't disappoint. In fact, it was banned by the NHRA because it's too fast for the dragstrip. With performance numbers that are mind...
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Dodge has just blown minds with the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon, and there's lots to talk about. The options list for the new 2018 Demon isn't long, but there are some interesting things you won't find on most production vehicles. For instance, it only comes standard with a driver's seat. That's right, the front passenger seat, and rear seat, are options. Granted, each is only $1, but you won't find that on pretty much any other vehicle's option list. Another fun one? The trunk carpeting. Of course, this too is only a $1 option. Why? Two words: weight savings. Yes, all of these things not being...
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2018 Buick Enclave revealed with luxurious Avenir trimThe Enclave has defined the Buick brand since arriving on the scene a decade ago. Here was a big, roomy SUV with a car-like demeanor, styling that was easy on the eyes, and a level of refinement not normally found in the segment—at a time when the crossover SUV craze was just taking off...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ford Explorer gets minor updates ahead of impending redesigned modelFord’s got a redesigned Explorer due in the next year or two, but the automaker is bringing more updates for the current model to capitalize on booming sales of SUVs. According to Ford, SUVs will account for more than 45 percent of sales among non-luxury brands in North America within the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and Z06 get Carbon 65 EditionChevrolet will unveil a new addition to its Corvette range, but it isn’t the supposed ZR1 model or mid-engine C8 that we’re eagerly anticipating. Rather, it’s a new special-edition model available for the 2018 model year in either Grand Sport or Z06 guises. The special-edition...
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2018 Lincoln Navigator teased ahead of 2017 New York auto showLincoln has released a teaser for what’s likely to be the 2018 Navigator in production guise. The full-size luxury SUV was previewed in concept form at the 2016 New York auto show, but at this year’s show, which starts Wednesday, we’re expected to be treated with the production...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ram 1500 Sublime Sport and Rebel Blue Streak roll into Big AppleFollowing the reveal of the Ram 1500 Rebel and Ram 1500 Limited at the 2017 Houston auto show earlier this week, which add Delmonico Red and a host of other factory options, Ram is heading to the Big Apple with two new additions to its full-size pickup trucks. Ram has revealed the 1500 Sublime...
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Cop cars are not known for being super efficient machines—but with its 38-mpg Police Responder Hybrid, unveiled ahead of its 2017 New York auto show debut on Wednesday, Ford has an answer that it says could help departments save nearly $4,000 a year in gas. The Police Responder Hybrid is based on the company's Fusion hybrid, which means it shares the civilian model's 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas engine, its continuously variable transmission, and, of course, its large battery pack. It's the exact opposite of the Nissan GT-R cop car in almost every way. Upgrades over the Fusion Hybrid...
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2017 New York auto show previewThe doors to the 2017 New York auto show open on Wednesday, April 12, and it’s where we’ll get up close and personal with a number of highly-anticipated machines. According to organizers, almost 1,000 cars and trucks will be on display this year. There’ll be everything from...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Hellcat-powered 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk arrives with 707 horsepowerAfter what seems like forever, it has finally happened: the quickest Jeep ever is here. The Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee has arrived, ending one of the worst-kept secrets of all time. Making its formal debut this week at the New York auto show, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has...
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This Week’s Top Photos: the 2017 Geneva auto show editionThe 2017 Geneva auto show has come and gone. If you missed the action during the days of the show, here’s a rundown of the major stars. At the top of the list is the Mercedes-AMG GT concept. The stunning fastback previews the Affalterbach tuner’s Porsche Panamera rival and features a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Tata reveals Racemo concept, forms alliance with VW GroupIndian auto giant Tata in February launched the Tamo sub-brand to serve as an incubator for potential new businesses and technologies and to develop exciting, low-volume models to help strengthen Tata’s image. Tata has marked the launch of Tamo with the presentation of the Racemo sports car...
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Pininfarina teams up with Hybrid Kinetic to debut H600 extended-range electric sedanIn 2010, a Chinese startup by the name of Hybrid Kinetic made headlines over plans for production of hybrid vehicles in Montgomery, Alabama. The company even had a wild concept, the Quaranta, which was actually an original Italdesign-Giugiaro creation built in 2008 to mark the Italian firm’s...
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Right from the very start of development of the SCG003 at Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, James Glickenhaus, the founder of the American race team and supercar builder, has insisted that the car be a proper race car that with some simple mods can be turned into a road car. We’ve already seen the SCG003 in action on the race track, and now it’s finally ready to attack the streets. The most civil version of the SCG003 is the SCG003S, which was presented for the first time in its final form during this week’s 2017 Geneva auto show. The “S” in the name stands for...
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Bentley Hallmark Series by Mulliner looks to precious metals for inspirationThe Mulsanne is the luxurious sedan that sits in the flagship position of Bentley's lineup. It's expensive, rare, powerful, and wonderfully outfitted. It's a Bentley, though, so there's always room to make a special car even more outstanding. This is where the new Hallmark Series by Mulliner...
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Alpine A110 is France's answer to the Alfa Romeo 4C, Porsche 718 CaymanAs with most things that are good in the auto industry, Americans are getting hosed. That's as true of hot hatchbacks as it is of mid-engine sports cars. For the longest time, the Porsche Cayman/Boxster twins were the only option here in North America, unless you wanted to upgrade to a supercar...
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Artega Scalo Superelletra is an electric supercar designed by Touring SuperleggeraGerman sports car marque Artega in 2015 and announced plans to focus purely on electric performance, and since then the company has presented the Scalo sports car and Karo quad bike. Artega says those vehicles served as testbeds for its first production electric car, the Scalo Superelletra, which...
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Lamborghini Aventador S revealed with 730 horsepowerLamborghini on Tuesday at the 2017 Geneva auto show unveiled the Aventador S, an updated version of the firm’s flagship supercar boasting an aggressive new look, improved handling and, most important of all, more power. The letter S has previously been used to denote enhanced models from...
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Audi Q8 Sport concept drops plug-in function, slashes 0-60 timeAudi has unveiled a second iteration of its Q8 concept, one that hints at a more performance-oriented version of the upcoming coupe-like SUV. Like the original Detroit auto show concept unveiled in January, the new Q8 Sport concept, which debuted on Tuesday at the 2017 Geneva auto show, also pairs...
Brandon Turkus