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Last month, BMW revealed its new 2-Series in full and included the all-important pricing details; today in Detroit, the brand took the wraps off the car in its public debut ahead of its early 2014 sales launch. The 2-Series will be a late 2014 model year arrival and its pricing will start at $33,025, including a $925 destination charge. Only two models will be available at launch: a base 228i and sporty M235i. The latter marks the arrival of BMW’s M Performance line of cars here in the U.S. and will set you back at least $44,025, once again including a $925 destination charge. So what...
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2015 BMW M3 Sedan & M4 Coupe Preview & Live PhotosGetting the M3 right is critical for BMW, because it's a sort of bellwether for the industry and enthusiasts alike--if a car is quick, it will inevitably be compared to the M3. Getting the M4 right is even more critical for BMW, because it wears an all-new name over the bones and history of the M3...
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Kia GT4 Stinger concept debuts at 2014 Detroit Auto ShowKia took the wraps off its previously announced 2+2 coupe concept at today's 2014 Detroit Auto Show, a bold new design for a brand that's never offered a sports car. The Kia GT4 Stinger concept is a rear-wheel-drive coupe powered by a 315-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a...
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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: Full Details, Live Photos And VideosA new King Corvette has arrived, and it definitely gives General Motors [NYSE:GM] some bragging rights at the Detroit Auto Show. With “at least 625 horsepower,” and 635 pound-feet of torque, this top-performance variant of the latest C7 Stingray could shake up the roster of top...
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Toyota FT-1 concept: Supra successor hinted at Detroit showCar enthusiasts have been clamoring for a replacement for Toyota's iconic Supra for years now, and the Toyota FT-1 concept unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show is our best look yet at just such a car. The work of America's own Calty Design Research, the FT-1 steps away from Toyota's more...
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2015 Ford Mustang Preview: Official Photos, Live Shots, And VideosIt’s finally here boys and girls, the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang, the sixth generation of the iconic pony car and the first aimed at a global audience. The reveal of the new 2015 Mustang comes almost 50 years since the original made its debut at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York, and...
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It’s been a clean sweep for Chevrolet in the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards event, with its 2014 Corvette Stingray sports car receiving top honors in the car category and its 2014 Silverado 1500 pickup receiving the same in the category for trucks and utilities. It is the first time Chevrolet has won both awards in the same year. The Silverado last won the truck category in 2007 while its been since 1998 since a Corvette was picked for the car category. Finalists in the car category included the 2014 Cadillac CTS and 2014 Mazda 3, while in the truck category the 2014...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 2014 Detroit Auto Show Preview & Live PhotosThere's a new C-Class coming, and it's beautiful. It's also lighter, more powerful, with standard all-wheel drive, and packing several new high-tech safety features. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will make its official public debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show this Monday. Today, we add to the...
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2014 SRT Viper Gets Mid-Grade GT Model, Stryker Green ColorSRT is adding a new Grand Touring (GT) package to the 2014 Viper lineup—as well as a new hand-painted Stryker Green color that’s bound to turn heads, if the unmistakable sound of the 640-horsepower V-10 and exotic shape aren't enough already. DON'T MISS: 2015 Ford F-150: 2.7-Liter...
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2014 Detroit Auto Show PreviewAnother year is upon us and that means another 12 months of auto show fun, plus all the new model and concept unveilings that come with it. First off the ranks is the annual Detroit Auto Show, or North American International Auto Show as it’s officially known, and while the industrial...
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VL Destino Convertible Set For 2014 Detroit Auto Show DebutVL Automotive will unveil a convertible version of its Karma-based hot rod at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.
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2015 Subaru WRX STI-Based Race Car RevealedSubaru is set to reveal its all-new 2015 WRX STI at the Detroit Auto Show next week, but before its arrival the Japanese automaker is showing a new racing version designed to compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours. The new race car will be fielded by STI in what will be the Subaru in-house...
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Kia’s sporty concept for the 2014 Detroit Auto Show has turned out to be the new GT4 Stinger. The concept is for a striking race car built to GT4 specifications and featuring a 2+2 layout. Apart from the grille, it's hard to place any element on the GT4 Stinger in the Kia design handbook. The concept sits just inches from the ground and its headlights are a stack of LEDs that look like they’ve been lifted off an Audi Le Mans prototype. Front-brake cooling vents funnel air around custom center-lock 20-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero 275/35 rubber, while a carbon fiber front...
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2015 Audi Q3 Revealed, Goes On Sale This FallDebuting next week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show will be the 2015 Audi Q3, the version of the compact crossover we finally get here in the U.S. The Q3 was first shown in 2011 and was promised for local sale soon after, but its arrival was delayed due to regulatory issues that apparently have been...
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Mystery Ferrari Race Car Prototype Spy ShotsFerrari engineers are out testing a new race car prototype, but the vehicle doesn’t appear suitable for any motorsport categories the Scuderia currently competes in. With recent comments from Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo suggesting a return to top-level racing at Le Mans, namely the...
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2015 Porsche Cayenne Spy VideoPorsche is readying an update for its second-generation Cayenne SUV, which was introduced for 2011 and is just about due for its mid-cycle update. The changes will bring the sporty SUV’s styling into line with that of the smaller and more dynamic Macan and should keep sales brimming into the...
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Prosecutors Seek Alleged Video Of Schumacher Skiing AccidentIn this era of cell phone camera ubiquity, allegations of a video depicting Formula One legend Michael Schumacher’s recent skiing accident should come as no surprise. It is reported that French investigators are seeking a video taken by a 35-year-old man who was also at the Meribel ski resort...
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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray To Get Hard-Wired Performance RecorderCalling gearheads, gamers, and weekend track addicts: It might be time to step up to the real thing. On the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, GM [NYSE:GM] will offer an industry-first Performance Data Recorder (PDR) option that lets you record video and audio, and interface it with numerous vehicle...
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The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has been priced at $75,000, including a $995 destination charge and gas guzzler tax, making it one of the most expensive cars ever offered by the bowtie brand. The asking price is certainly quite the leap over the more powerful Camaro ZL1’s $55k sticker, but the Camaro Z/28 comes fully equipped and features some of the best performance items money can buy. The car has just one option: a $1,150 comfort package that adds air conditioning and a six-speaker sound system (the stock Camaro Z/28 has a single speaker). Those niceties were removed on the...
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F1 Legend Michael Schumacher Remains In Coma On 45th BirthdayMichael Schumacher remains in a French hospital in an induced coma on his 45th birthday today. The last update given by his medical team, made on January 1, 2014, was that the Formula One racing legend remains in a stable yet critical condition. Schumacher was on holiday with family at the Meribel...
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Audi Readies Sport quattro Concept With Laser Lights For 2014 CESAudi is set to debut an evolved version of its Sport quattro plug-in hybrid sports car concept at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week. After debuting in a bright yellow hue at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show last September, Audi’s Sport quattro concept has since adopted a...
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F1 legend Michael Schumacher in stable condition after skiing accidentSeven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is said to be in a stable condition following a second round of surgery yesterday to treat hemorrhaging of his brain caused by a skiing accident in the French Alps on December 29, 2013. The accident, which saw Schumacher fall and hit his...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe Spy VideoMercedes-Benz stunned audiences at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show with its Concept S-Class Coupe, and soon we’ll being seeing its production cousin, which its designers promise will retain close to 90 percent of the sultry concept’s lines. The new S-Class Coupe, the replacement for the...
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Audi Hits At Rivals In Ads For 2015 A3: VideoAudi has released a series of television advertisements for its new 2015 A3. Clearly aimed at a younger audience, the ads take a swipe at Audi’s rivals and hint at what’s to come for the German automaker’s spot for Super Bowl XLVIII. The central theme of the ads is not rushing out...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran