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The world is changing, especially the automotive world, and hybrids are on the rise. Few will rise as high as the Porsche 918 Spyder, however: it's a 700-plus-horsepower supercar as well as a plug-in hybrid. These spy shots occupy a somewhat odd place in the hierarchy of cars caught in testing, as Porsche has already released official images of a 918 Spyder prototype, and images and video allegedly depicting the production version have also hit the Web. The latest shots show the upcoming supercar undergoing cold weather testing, and join previous shots of the car seen driven by Walter Rohrl...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Goes Back To Where It All BeganSixty years ago today, the Chevrolet Corvette made its debut appearance at GM’s Motorama exhibit in New York City. New car introductions were a big deal then, and anxious spectators lined Park Avenue to get a look at Chevy’s futuristic roadster. Production wasn’t even planned when...
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The 2013 Detroit Auto Show In 50 Photos And An IdeaCapturing the theme of an auto show is usually a fairly easy matter; skeining together the mutters and exclamations of our colleagues, observing the gesticulating from the carmakers, dividing the horsepower by the mpgs, then distilling it all to yield the defining spirit. This year, however, the...
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2014 Audi RS 7 Live Photos And Video From DetroitThe all-new Audi RS 7 has been expected to arrive here in the U.S. for months now, but this week we got confirmation at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. Anyone lamenting Audi’s decision not to bring over its latest generation of the RS 6 needn’t be sad anymore, as the new RS 7, which arrives...
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Acura Updates NSX Concept For 2013 Detroit Auto Show: VideoAcura has unveiled an updated version of its production-destined NSX concept, which not only gives us a better indication as to what the final version will look like but also the styling of its interior. You may recall that the previous NSX concept unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show only showed...
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2014 Lexus IS Live Photos From 2013 Detroit Auto Show DebutWith Lexus having already released images of its new 2014 IS range, and international media having already driven it, there’s not much else to reveal now that the car’s official public debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show has taken place. We can confirm that the latest IS will once again...
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Even if you’re not entirely a car person, you’ve likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe—perhaps in a way that you haven’t seen Cadillac before. Now take some of that same gravitas, and plug it in, and you get some of the essence behind the all-new 2014 Cadillac ELR. The ELR is built on the same platform that underpins the Chevrolet Volt, with essentially the same extended-range electric-vehicle (EREV) propulsion system—including the 16.5-kWh battery pack, and the same 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood...
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2014 Audi RS 7 Preview: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowWe’ve had an idea that the Audi RS 7 Sportback would be heading to the United States for a while now, but Audi has finally delivered confirmation. As part of an RS model expansion, Audi’s fastest four-door coupe is making its debut at this week’s Detroit Auto Show. While the RS 7...
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2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowFirst photos of the convertible version of the 2013 Bentley GT Speed have hit the Web.
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BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept Official Details And Live PhotosThese are the first live images of the concept version of BMW’s replacement for the 3-Series Coupe, which once again confirm the new car will be called a 4-Series as well as reaffirming our belief that BMW can still design a stunning vehicle. Clearly the design of BMW’s new 4-Series...
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2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Official Details And Live PhotosThe latest generation of the potent Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has been revealed, with the new model packing the same 550-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 as the Panamera Turbo S. This means you’ll be able to propel the big SUV from 0-60 mph in just 4.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 175 mph--0.1...
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2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Live Photos From DetroitDirect from its debut just moments ago at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, we have the first live photos of the stunning new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Yes, we say Stringray as Chevy has decided to commemorate one of its most legendary models--the ’63 Sting Ray--with its latest...
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It's finally here, folks, and it looks great. But will the handling and performance of the seventh-generation 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, plus the improved interior and redesigned exterior, make for a substantial upgrade over the outgoing--and very capable--car? The shape of the C7, as well as its return to the Stingray sub-title, hint at the past of the Corvette, bringing the best of its formative years into modern focus. Free of any played-out retro feel, while paying homage to its own history, the 2014 Corvette has managed a subtle balance--with not-so-subtle design cues. The round tail...
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Lincoln MKC Compact Crossover Concept Debuts In Detroit: VideoIn 2010 Lincoln confirmed plans for a new compact crossover positioned below its MKX, which, along with another compact car, would form the point of entry for the resurgent American luxury brand. We say resurgent as the new compact crossover is just one of seven new or significantly refreshed...
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2013 Detroit Auto Show PreviewThe air is crisp, the Snoreastercanepocalypse has become a traveling road show, and most of the automotive industry is headed to Detroit for a couple of days of mixing fantasy, reality, and the cynicism that passes for a critical eye with enough booze, pork fat, and product promises to float an oil...
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2013 SRT Viper #001 Rolls Off Conner Avenue Assembly Line: VideoThe 2013 SRT Viper has officially entered production. The rest of the supercar world is on notice--at least when it comes to lap times.
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Assembly Teased: VideoIn three days, Chevrolet will reveal the much-anticipated 2014 Corvette to the world, with the unveiling scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Corvette fans don’t have much longer to wait, but that hasn’t stopped Chevrolet from releasing one last...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG: Now With Standard 4Matic And New S-ModelFollowing the recent reveal of its new 2014 E Class range, including the new Coupe and Cabriolet models, Mercedes-Benz has now taken the wraps off the model we’ve been dying to see, the 2014 E63 AMG high-performance sedan and wagon. The high level of anticipation was due to the aggressive new...
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The 2014 Lexus IS will make its official debut at next week’s Detroit Auto Show, but images of the new BMW 3-Series fighter are already starting to turn up online. After images began appearing on various internet sites (leaked from a single Chinese site, apparently) Lexus itself posted these images, which show the new car in F Sport trim. The all-new IS model range will include IS 250, IS 350, and the first IS to feature Lexus Hybrid Drive, the IS 300h, which will be available in Europe, Japan and other international markets. F Sport models will be available across the full range. As...
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2013 Dodge Dart GT Preview: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowDodge has expanded its Dart range with a sporty new model called the Dart GT, which dons a host of accessories and tuned suspension. Unfortunately, there’s no extra power to go along with the upgrades, though the Dart GT gets the popular compact’s most powerful engine, the TigerShark...
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Cadillac Releases Second Teaser For 2014 ELRCadillac has released the second teaser image of its upcoming 2014 ELR, an extended-range electric car with a similar powertrain to the Chevy Volt and scheduled to debut next week at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. The ELR can actually trace its roots back to the Converj concept car unveiled in 2009...
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2014 Audi SQ5: 2013 Detroit Auto Show PreviewSport Utility Vehicles often lack in the sport--unless you count the ability to stick some surfboards on top and take an ice chest, the dog, and the kids along as "sport." Some, however, have found the truer meaning of the word, and it looks like the newest of them might just be the 2014 Audi SQ5...
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Audi Becomes First Automaker To Receive Nevada Autonomous Car LicenseIf you’re tracking the development of autonomous vehicles, you know that several companies have now begun testing in the state of Nevada, where autonomous cars can now be licensed for use on public roads. To be clear, Google was the first company to receive such a license from Nevada...
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First Details On Production Lamborghini Sesto ElementoLamborghini stunned the world at the 2010 Paris Auto Show with the unveiling of its sinister Sesto Elemento concept car. The over-the-top supercar looked like nothing else on the planet and its promised performance was nothing short of amazing. Then, just a year a later at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto...
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