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Words may fall short here. This is the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, and it's the most ridiculous thing you're going to be able to buy, in the best possible way. ALSO SEE: Dodge can't stop dealers from pricing Demons above MSRP, but is taking some measures I'm just going to run through some things: 840 horsepower 770 pound-feet of torque It has one of the most powerful V-8 engines ever produced Pulls 1.8 g in acceleration Runs the quarter mile in 9.65 seconds at 140 mph, and that was certified by the NHRA It's so fast, the NHRA banned the damn thing It pulls a wheelie, stock, lifting the...
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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 spy shots and videoPorsche is out testing what appears to be a more extreme version of its latest 911 GT3 RS. However, a number of details suggest the car is actually a tester for a new 911 GT2. Already confirmed by 911 chief engineer Andreas Preuninger, the new GT2 is expected to be the last member of the 991-series...
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Toyota FT-4X concept is an FJ Cruiser for the urban jungleToyota’s FT-4X concept made its debut on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show, and the vehicle isn’t quite the rugged off-roader we were hoping for. It features a design inspired by the FJ Cruiser which itself was inspired by the legendary FJ40 Land Cruiser, but the new concept is...
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Genesis GV80 concept previews BMW X5-rivaling SUVGenesis has given us our first taste at one of its upcoming SUVs with the GV80 concept car unveiled on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show. The concept also introduces the naming strategy for Genesis’ SUVs, with the “G” representing the Genesis brand, the “V” the...
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2018 Acura TLX previewThe Acura TLX is a safe choice for buyers looking for a mid-size sedan with a bit of luxury thrown in, though it doesn’t manage to conjure much excitement. Acura is hoping to fix that with a substantial update for the 2018 model year. Revealed on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show, the...
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2018 VW Golf lineup nipped, tucked, tech'dVolkswagen's ever-growing lineup of compact hatchbacks and wagons has a modestly revised look and some additional technology for the 2018 model year. The updated range was revealed on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show. Set to go on sale this fall, the 2018 Golf, Golf SportWagen, Golf...
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The Nissan 370Z was revealed to the world nine years ago. It won’t be going away anytime soon, however, as Nissan has just announced a round of updates for the 2018 model year. Before you get too excited, note that the updates are all rather mild. They include new internals for the lights, a darker finish for the door handles, and a high-performance clutch from Exedy for models equipped with the standard 6-speed manual. A 7-speed automatic remains an option. No other changes have been made to the mechanicals. Under the hood is Nissan’s aging 3.7-liter V-6 which produces 332...
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2018 Lexus LS gets F-Sport and handling packagesSince its debut three decades ago, the Lexus LS has stood apart due to powertrain and ride qualities that are both among the smoothest and quietest in the industry. In more recent years, Lexus has attempted to inject some sporting qualities into the mix with the availability of an F-Sport package...
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The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 and GLC63 Coupe are your insane compact SUVsPerformance SUVs appeal to a subset of people who are into naked base jumping, bear wrestling, and punching kangaroos. Mercedes-AMG doesn't mind those people skipping their meds—they prefer it—and has unveiled a salve at the New York auto show until the next big-game bare-knuckle boxing...
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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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The Demon's Crate: What's in the box?Dodge finally finished with the teasers and revealed the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon to much fan fare. Now that it's out there, it's time to take a closer look at some of the options, and one of the more interesting box to tick on the order sheet is for the Demon Crate. As we saw in video teaser...
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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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The 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. It’s a recipe that worked then and still does today, with Enclave sales close to the best they’ve ever been. Given the success of the original, it’s no surprise Buick has chosen an evolutionary route for its redesigned Enclave which has been revealed ahead of its debut on Wednesday at...
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How the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG evolved into the Mercedes-AMG GTMercedes' AMG arm is attacking just about every vehicle in the German automaker's lineup, giving the brand's luxury vehicles various levels of performance with a series of 63 and 43 offerings. However, it's the two cars that AMG has developed from scratch that have pushed the bounds of how far...
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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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2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD first drive reviewThe Acura MDX is the most popular three-row luxury crossover vehicle, says Honda's premium division, with 850,000 sold since 2001. The vast majority of those were sold in North America, since the Acura brand is almost entirely focused on the U.S. The MDX was also Acura's highest-selling vehicle...
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Ford has an experience for Ford Performance Vehicle buyers like no otherMost performance vehicle buyers don't use their vehicles as intended, or don't even know how. For that very reason many automakers now offer their own schools to teach buyers to take advantage of the capabilities of their vehicles. Then there's Ford Performance Racing School, and while it's similar...
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2018 Audi S4/S5 video review: making our own music at CoachellaWe have a tough time nailing down what “performance” means anymore. Automakers work really hard telling us that every car has sporting potential—right down to a minivan. We’re easily not convinced. We know “sssspeed” when we see it, and Audi’s twins here...
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Audi’s newest A4 is impressive in standard guise, but it really comes alive in S4 form. Under the hood is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that dishes up 354 horsepower, though sadly it can only be had with an automatic transmission. Purists should look elsewhere. Chevrolet has some racy editions of the Suburban and Tahoe. The big SUVs finally ditch their anemic 5.3-liter V-8s in favor of the 6.2-liter mill found in the related Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon Denali, and that’s just the start of the upgrades. Subaru’s Outback receives some updates for 2018. The changes are...
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2018 Audi S4 first drive review: Whip, without lashThe 2018 Audi S4 carves the desert better than a blistering sandstorm. Turn after turn, the S4 knifes ribbons of pavement like a scalpel in bread dough. The looks of Audi’s new sport sedan were hewn in the same way too. Audi’s newest S4—now firmly planted in the middle of the...
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Dodge Demon lets you switch from regular to 100+ high-octane gas at the push of the buttonThe 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is less than a week out from its big debut in the Big Apple, and today Dodge has dropped the final bit of info in its long-drawn-out teaser campaign for the car. It concerns the car’s fuel system. Here, too, will be another production car first: a fuel...
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Hennessey answers the Demon’s call with 1,000-hp The Exorcist Camaro ZL1Dodge has been anything but coy regarding the fact it has a pretty powerful Challenger coming in the form of the Demon. However, Hennessey Performance Engineering thinks it can beat back Mopar’s devilish muscle car. Meet Hennessey's The Exorcist. The Exorcist begins life as a normal 2017...
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6 things you need to know about the Volkswagen AtlasWe've been hearing about the VW Atlas for nearly half a decade now, which means the German automaker has had a lot of time to figure out just what makes three-row crossover buyers tick. The end result, after a few show cars and a lot of rumors, is a thoroughly competent entry into a competitive...
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2018 Buick Regal TourX’s Euro twin is the Opel Insignia Country TourerLast night we were treated with the reveal of the 2018 Buick Regal TourX, a wagon—yes, a new Buick wagon!—with all-wheel drive, a raised ride height, and underbody protection. It’s not unique to Buick, however, as General Motors will sell the vehicle in Europe as the Opel Insignia...
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