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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 spotted at the notorious German race track during the past 12 months, suggesting a time has been set. WATCH: Valet Fired After Posting ‘Review’ Of Customer’s BMW M4 On YouTube: Video The 7:32.19 figure was first reported by EVO and if accurate means the Shelby GT350R is...
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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport first drive reviewAt 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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McLaren Teases New Track-Focused 650S SupercarThe next couple of months are going to be extremely busy for McLaren as the British automaker launches a handful of new models in quick succession. Just this week we saw the covers come off the 650S Le Mans special edition, which features unique body elements penned by McLaren F1 designer Peter...
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2016 Porsche Boxster RS Spyder Spy ShotsPorsche’s hottest Boxster at present is the 330-horsepower GTS but soon we could see the German automaker introduce an even more potent version packing many of the upgrades developed for a track-focused Cayman GT4 also in the works. A new Boxster prototype has been spotted undergoing...
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Ford GTs To Flock To Pennsylvania In June For Carlisle Ford NationalsFollowing last year’s celebration of the Mustang at the annual Carlisle Ford Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the highlight of this year’s event, which runs June 5-7, will be the Blue Oval’s GT supercar. Original GT40s, the later GT and possibly even the all-new GT that...
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Lamborghini Huracán GT3 revealedThis is the Lamborghini Huracán GT3. No, not the stylish man. The bright green car. It’s a race car. WATCH: Chevy Corvette Z06 Versus Dodge Viper TA: America Wins The Huracán GT3 will race in the Blancpain Endurance Series in Europe this season, joining the LP 620-2 Super Trofeo...
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BMW already has a plug-in hybrid model in its lineup in the form of the i8 sports car but soon the German automaker’s more mainstream models will be electrified. We’ve already seen plug-in hybrid versions of the 3-Series facelift, X5 SUV and the next-generation 7-Series, all of which are due out this year, and now we have spy shots of a prototype for a plug-in hybrid version of the next-generation 5-Series. The new 5-Series, codenamed the G30, is due out in 2016, as a 2017 model, and like the new 7-Series will be based around BMW’s all-new ‘35up’ platform. The...
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McLaren Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Its Le Mans Victory With Special 650SIt turns out that the new track-focused McLaren 650S we recently told you about won't be the only new 650S variant appearing in the near future, as the British firm today revealed a new special edition model built to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its famous win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, made...
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Cadillac Chief Confirms Compact Crossover, Rear-Wheel-Drive Compact SedanSince taking over the reins at Cadillac last year, Johan de Nysschen has been dropping plenty of hints about the brand’s future. While the hints have tended to focus on new high-end product from Cadillac, of more importance to the brand’s sales performance is the need to fill some...
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2015 Ford Shelby GT Debuts With 625 Horsepower: VideoThe Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R Mustangs have just burst onto the scene, with new flat-plane crank V-8s to boot. However, if you’re looking for a Shelby Mustang built by the company that Carroll Shelby helped create, then the all-new 2015 Ford Shelby...
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Mercedes-AMG’s Next Gullwing May Go Mid-Engine, Hybrid Route: ReportMany were sad to see the SLS AMG drive off into the sunset just five short years after its launch, once again leaving the Three-Pointed Star without a gullwing in its lineup. Previous Mercedes-AMG boss Ola Källenius offered some solace with news that a successor will be built, but only after...
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Maserati Sells Record 36,500 Cars In 2014It’s hard to believe that as recently as 2010, Maserati’s annual sales were a cottage industry-like 5,675 cars. In less than five years, Maserati has managed to increase those figures more than sixfold—and this is before the Levante SUV, expected to be the most popular model, has...
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Land Rover’s stylish Range Rover Evoque crossover first burst onto the scene back in 2012, so the vehicle is rapidly approaching the midway point in its life cycle. In order to keep sales brimming it appears Land Rover is planning a subtle facelift for the Evoque, as evidenced by the recent sighting of a camouflaged prototype. The only significant change on the outside is the new front bumper, whose intake located directly below the license plate features a new design. It appears wider than before. Though it’s hard to tell because of the camouflage, the rest of the bumper appears...
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Audi Demonstrates Effects Of Matrix LED Headlights: VideoAudi has developed high-beam headlights that can detect other vehicles on the road and dim part of the light beam so that they don’t blind other drivers while at the same time continue to cast their full light in the areas surrounding the other vehicles. This works because the light beams are...
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2016 Jaguar XJ Spy ShotsJaguar is planning the first major update for its XJ flagship sedan since the car's launch more than five years ago. Prototypes for the updated XJ have been spotted once again and reveal some of the changes we can expect. Being a mid-cycle update, the changes consist of only a few tweaks to the...
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1 Of 9 Lamborghini Veneno Roadsters Delivered In Hong Kong: VideoThis over-the-top homage to the child inside many kinds of gearhead is the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster, and it’s one of just nine examples that will be built. This one’s white. It was also just delivered to the dealership. As is appropriate for a car of such impact, a crowd was on hand...
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2016 BMW 6-Series Debuts At Detroit Auto Show: Live Photos & VideoThe 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...
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New Volkswagen Polo R WRC Revealed Ahead Of 2015 Motorsport SeasonVolkswagen will be out to claim its third consecutive title in the grueling competition known as the World Rally Championship, with a new version of its Pole R WRC. The new rally car was unveiled overnight at an event at VW’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, and will see its first...
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BMW’s 1-Series Hatchback has come in for its mid-cycle update and has received new some styling and powertrains in the process. The 1-Series Hatchback isn't sold in the U.S., and we’re not expecting this updated version to arrive either—instead, we’ll get the front-wheel-drive 2-Series Active Tourer and eventually a new 1-Series sedan—but in markets where it is sold the latest version should be available shortly after an official debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March. ALSO SEE: 2016 Audi Q7 Video The front section of the car is all new, with the headlights...
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2016 Jaguar XF Spy Shots (With Interior)Jaguar’s next-generation XF sedan has been spotted testing once again, this time wearing the sheet metal and lights of the final production version. Earlier shots showed the car as a test mule, with the new mechanicals hidden beneath the makeshift body of the current XF. The current XF made...
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2016 Acura NSX VideoThe 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...
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2015 Honda Civic Type R Spy ShotsWhile in the U.S. the hottest Honda Civic on offer is the lame-duck Civic Si, over in Europe they have the Civic Type R, a high-revving hot hatch with race-inspired looks, taut suspension and impeccable handling. With the release of a brand new Civic in Europe and other markets in recent years...
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Watch The Ford GT Supercar Start, Rev Its Twin-Turbo V-6, And Drive: VideoFor a handful of lucky (and persistent) show goers at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the debut of the Ford GT supercar was even more eventful than for the rest of us. DON'T MISS: New Ford GT Supercar Revealed At 2015 Detroit Auto Show: Video A few lucky visitors got to see and hear the car as it was...
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2015 Tesla Model S P85D Electrifies The 2015 Detroit Auto ShowTesla brought its dual-motor all-wheel drive Model S variants to the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
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