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  • 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

    Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new F-150 Raptor is now only months away from hitting showrooms and orders can already be placed. There’s still a lot to learn about the new performance pickup truck, but slowly details are emerging. Today we learned that the starting price for a 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCab will be $49,520. Opt for the larger SuperCrew body and the starting price will be $52,505. Both figures include a $1,195 destination charge. The information comes from a pdf found on Ford's fleet website, which was obtained by Autoblog. The pdf also revealed the pricing for various...

  • 2017 Porsche Panamera, Technical Backgrounder, July 2016
    2017 Porsche Panamera deep dive

    Editor’s warning: This article contains some geeky in-depth engineering information about what makes the 2017 Porsche Panamera tick. Reading it puts you in danger of learning more about this car than you thought you might want to know. What is the Golden Rule? Treat others as you would like...

  • Mercedes AMG at the 2016 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix
    Lewis Hamilton clinches 2016 championship lead after Hungarian Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton is now in the lead of the 2016 Formula One World Championship after an impressive run during Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. It’s the first time this year that the reigning championship has been in the lead, though his teammate Nico Rosberg isn’t...

  • 2005 Saab 9-2X
    Guilty pleasures: Cars we loved that you hated

    It's not a critic's job to convince you they're right—whenever that actually happens. On a good day, a critic champions what's new with biting insight and relatable commentary, because rock and roll needed a cheerleader once. On other days (read: most), we're just bitter asses. A "good" car...

  • Project Binky, Episode 13 fuel tank fabrication
    Fuel tank fabrication and wheel widening: Project Binky Episode 13

    Got a good half hour this Saturday morning to watch a couple of British guys entertain you while building one of the the world's fastest Minis? No, well make the time because you're in for some laughs and you might learn something, too. Project Binky is the work of Nik Blackhurst and Richard...

  • 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, red
    2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport first drive review

    The Corvette is the king of American sports cars, but which one reigns supreme? If smashmouth acceleration and take-no-prisoners grip are your thing, the only Corvette on the menu is the Z06. Check, please. If you favor a subtler approach--maybe just a roundhouse to the jaw, with a donkey-kick...

  • 2017 Genesis G80

    Hyundai’s new luxury brand Genesis is launching its second model in the form of the G80 sedan. The G80 isn’t a completely new model as it is essentially a rebadged version of the second-generation Hyundai Genesis, which has been on sale since the 2015 model year. It’s now serving as the mid-size entry at Genesis, as opposed to Hyundai. It joins Genesis’ full-size entry, the G90, which was launched at the start of the year. Both the G80 and G90 arrive as 2017 models. For the United States, the G80 will be offered with two powertrain options initially. They’re the...

  • 2016 BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition
    2016 BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition announced with 600 horsepower

    The current BMW M5's time is running out as development continues on the new 2018 model, but that isn't stopping the German automaker from churning out a few special editions. The latest is the 2016 BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition model. Limited to only 50 units and only available for the...

  • Koenigsegg One:1 crash on the Nürburgring - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    Mechanical failure behind Koenigsegg One:1 Nürburgring crash

    A Koenigsegg One:1 on Monday fell victim to the Nürburgring. The 1,341-horsepower hypercar was pretty much destroyed in the crash but fortunately the driver was unharmed. The wreckage was sent back to Koenigsegg’s factory in Ängelholm, Sweden where engineers were able to determine...

  • Tesla Model 3 design prototype  -  reveal event  -  March 2016
    Part 2 of Tesla Master Plan revealed, includes semi and pickup trucks

    Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday revealed an overarching strategy that lays out the electric car company’s plans for the coming decade. It is the second time Tesla has released such a strategy, which the company calls a Master Plan, and while it serves as a handy...

  • 2018 Honda Accord spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2018 Honda Accord spy shots

    A new generation of the Honda Accord is set to bow next year and we have our first spy shots of a prototype. What’s immediately clear is that Honda has adopted a sleeker, sportier look for the latest generation of its popular mid-size sedan, officially the nameplate’s 10th. It appears...

  • 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang
    Commuting and the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang don't mix: second drive

    We've already driven the Ford Shelby Mustang GT350, and spent most of our time in its natural habitat: the road course at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (to be fair, any track will do). But this past week I've had the opportunity to drive the GT350 at home in Chicago, like I would any other commuter...

  • 2018 Lamborghini Aventador facelift spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

    The Aventador has been a stunning success for Lamborghini, with combined sales of all the separate variants already exceeding the 4,099-unit mark achieved by the car’s predecessor, the Murciélago. The Aventador has now been on sale for 58 months and the numbers are up by a staggering 127 percent compared to the Murciélago after its own initial 58-month stint on the market. And there’s no slowdown yet. Aventador sales for the first 6 months of 2016 came in at 643 units. To keep the momentum going Lamborghini plans to introduce an update for the car, as indicated by...

  • Koenigsegg One:1 crash on the Nürburgring - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    Koenigsegg One:1 crash is possibly ‘Ring’s most expensive

    A Koenigsegg One:1 moments ago crashed on the Nürburgring. Fortunately the driver walked away unscathed, but the 1,341-horsepower hypercar looks to be a total wreck. The crash took place at the Adenauer Forst section of the notorious German race track. According to our photographer, the driver...

  • 2017 Infiniti QX30
    8 ways a Mercedes became the Infiniti QX30

    The partnership between Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler and Renault-Nissan dates back to 2010, but one of the first vehicles to be born of that relationship is just about to hit dealer showrooms: the 2017 Infiniti QX30. The QX30 is based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA, which arrived for the 2015 model year...

  • 2017 BMW 1-Series (Chinese spec)
    BMW unveils 1-Series sedan built exclusively for China

    For decades the 3-Series has been BMW’s entry-level sedan but from today on that honor goes to a new notchback dubbed the 1-Series. The arrival of the 1-Series is no surprise as prototypes have been spied for over a year, and BMW even previewed the car in concept form in late 2015 (shown...

  • 2017 Aston Martin DB11 AeroBlade
    Aston Martin clears the air on new DB11's 'AeroBlade'

    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...

  • Ole Yeller 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
    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...

  • 2018 Nissan NP300 Navara-based SUV spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

    Those lamenting Nissan’s decision to go with car-like unibody construction for the latest Pathfinder will be happy to note the automaker is working on a new body-on-frame SUV, though whether we see it in the United States remains to be seen. The vehicle is an SUV version of Nissan’s latest NP300 Navara pickup truck (shown below), previous generations of which were sold here as the Frontier. This makes it a spiritual successor to the Xterra, which was a Frontier-based SUV. Whatever it ends up being called, the new SUV will target other rugged, body-on-frame mid-size SUVs such as...

  • Lamborghini Ad Personam Studio in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy
    Lamborghini factory gets personalization studio

    Lamborghini’s Ad Personam personalization department has been up and running since 2006 but is only now getting a dedicated studio. Located at Lamborghini’s factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the new studio will enable customers to come up with highly personalized options for...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain spy shots

    SUVs are all the rage right now and automakers see an opportunity for even more slicing of the niche with new softroaders. The latest to join the fray is Mercedes-Benz which is working on a softroader based on the latest-generation E-Class Wagon. Tipped to be called an E-Class All Terrain, the...

  • 2018 Audi RS 3 spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2018 Audi RS 3 spy video

    Audi’s RS 3 has been off limits for the United States for a long time, but that’s set to change with the arrival of a new sedan variant on these shores in approximately one year’s time. Audi has already shown the car to its dealers, and as of this week the German automaker has...

  • 2017 Mazda 3 (Japanese spec)
    2017 Mazda 3 debuts with G-Vectoring Control technology

    The Mazda 3 has received a nip and tuck for the 2017 model but beyond the visual tweaks there is an interesting bit of new technology. So far Mazda has only announced the updated 3 for Japan, where the car is known as an Axela, but specifications for the United States should be similar. ALSO SEE...

  • Behind the scenes at Bentley’s assembly plant in Crewe, England - Image via AutoEmotionenTV
    Behind the scenes at Bentley: Mega gallery

    Few can match the bespoke offerings of the skilled staff at Bentley. For the brand that has long prided itself on its willingness to, say, match your new Continental GT's headliner to your daughter's favorite teddy bear, there are few limitations. That's just what AutoEmotionenTV recently learned...

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