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General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] on May 16 trademarked the ZR1 name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, supporting rumors the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is set for a return. GM applies the ZR1 name to its most extreme Corvettes (ZR-1 for earlier generations) and so far has used it on the C3, C4 and C6 generations. The last ZR1 was launched for the 2009 model year and was powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 delivering 638 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque. CHECK OUT: Koenigsegg One:1 hits 240 mph at Vmax200 Recently, it's been reported GM will send off the current C7...
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Rolls-Royce presents Zenith range of final Phantom coupes and convertibles at Villa d'EsteRolls-Royce is gearing up for the launch of an all-new Phantom in 2018 but sadly there will no longer be coupe and convertible versions to go along with the sedan. That means the current Phantom Coupe and Phantom Drophead Coupe will be the last of their kind. To mark their swan song, the British...
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Camaro Z/28 crash, Hennessey Venom GT backstory, first Hyperloop test: Car News HeadlinesDevelopment of a track-focused Camaro believed to be a new Z/28 hit a hurdle today. One of the prototypes suffered a crash while testing at the Nürburgring. We have before and after photos and video. Last month, Hennessey’s Venom GT Spyder became the world’s fastest open-top...
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Hyundai boss confirms plug-in hybrid tech for GenesisHyundai’s new luxury brand Genesis will offer plug-in hybrid models. The information was confirmed to Automotive News (subscription required) by Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski. The news doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering Hyundai and its sister brand Kia already...
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Update: Cadillac compact sedan won't borrow Chevy Cruze platformUpdate: Cadillac spokesman David Caldwell has confirmed that rumors of Cadillac’s planned compact sedan being based on the front-wheel-drive D2XX platform of the Chevrolet Cruze and other General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] compacts were false. Cadillac is working on a new compact sedan...
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Report: Geely to go global with new Volvo-based brandChinese automaker Geely may be about to introduce a new mainstream brand selling cars developed with Volvo. Since acquiring the Swedish automaker from Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] in 2010, Geely has set about transforming it into a luxury marque. That leaves room for Geely to compete in mainstream...
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A new generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class arrived on the scene earlier this year, bringing with it a fresh new look, a lightweight platform and some of the most advanced technology offered on a production car. So far we’ve only been treated to the new E-Class sedan but there are additional variants, one of which debuted today at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. The car is the long-wheelbase version of the new E-Class, the E-Class L, which has been designed and developed exclusively for the Chinese market. Despite previous talk of the E-Class L getting the Maybach treatment, the car has...
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Ford GT racks up more than 7,000 applicationsFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] last week fired up the ordering process for its new GT supercar. The process involves filling out a lengthy online application form at the website www.FordGT.com, which Ford will then vet to determine who the limited run of GTs to be produced will end up with. ALSO SEE...
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2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8 revealed, limited to 150 unitsAston Martin’s new hardcore version of the V8 Vantage has been revealed. The car is the Vantage GT8, and it’s to be built in an extremely limited run of just 150 examples. Unfortunately, none are expected to end up in the United States. That’s a shame because the modifications...
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Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa about to resign--reportFerrari [NYSE:RACE] shareholders are set to convene in Amsterdam on Friday to nominate a new board of directors. It’s being reported that as part of the process, current CEO Amedeo Felisa will step down. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reports that Felisa will stay on as a...
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2016 Lexus RX video reviewThe Lexus RX might not be the most exciting option when it comes to mid-size crossover SUVs with a bit of luxury, but previous generations have proven to be solid, dependable performers. With the latest generation, which is all-new for the 2016 model year, Lexus set out to spice things up a little...
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2017 Volkswagen Polo R WRC teasedIt’s still early days in the 2016 motorsport season but Volkswagen is already previewing its contender for the 2017 World Rally Championship. There’s a lot at stake as the next season will see Toyota make its return to the sport. VW has been the dominant force in WRC since it returned...
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Porsche used this past week’s Techno Classica event in Essen, Germany to present a beautifully restored 911 with an impressive motorsport pedigree. The car is a 1972 Porsche 911 2.5 S/T that was discovered only a few years ago sitting in a dilapidated state somewhere in the United States. Only 24 of these race cars were built, based on the road-going 911 2.4 S Coupe, and this one raced in some of the world’s most prestigious motorsport events including the 1972 24 Hours of Le Mans in which it finished first in class and 13th overall. ALSO SEE: 25 original Land Rovers to be...
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R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R crashes at the NürburgringThe R34 GT-R, the last of the actual Skyline GT-Rs, is one of the most epic cars to ever come out of Japan. Popularized through the Gran Turismo video games series and then later by the Fast and the Furious movies, the R34 is a cherished car and a rare sight in most parts, so it’s...
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Trademark suggests Lexus NX 300 will slot in between 200t and 300hA recent trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark office suggests Lexus is planning to add a new NX 300 model to its NX range of compact crossover SUVs. The trademark filing was made by Toyota officials on March 25 for use on “automobiles and structural parts.” ALSO...
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Hardcore Aston Martin Vantage GT8 in the worksLast year Aston Martin launched a hardcore version of its Vantage sports car closely aligned with the V-12-powered Vantage GT3 race car. It was called the Vantage GT12 and unfortunately was never offered in the United States. ALSO SEE: Third Ferrari theme park confirmed for China A new, completely...
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Iconic Seven chassis made lighter thanks to bicycle techNow that it’s no longer wasting effort and money on a failed Formula One program, British sports car brand Caterham has returned to what it does best: building affordable, lightweight track cars based on the iconic Lotus Seven chassis. Recently, Caterham teamed up with bicycle frame...
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2017 Toyota Highlander gets revised look, 8-speed auto: Live photosIf you’re looking for a reliable and somewhat roomy SUV with third-row seats, the Toyota Highlander is a worthy option. The model, which is closely related to the Lexus RX, also won’t bust the budget like so many of the more premium offerings in this segment. The current Highlander...
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Hyundai this year will be the first major automaker with a vehicle offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric options when its all-new 2017 Ioniq hits the market. The car has already been shown outside the United States but now it’s made its local debut, which took place today at the 2016 New York Auto Show. Hyundai is showcasing all three versions—Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid and Ioniq Electric—and has confirmed specs for the local market. The Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid are closely related. They both feature a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine as their...
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Audi of America boss hints at A5 Sportback in U.S.Audi is out testing a second generation of its A5 Sportback, and according to the latest comments from the automaker’s local chief we’ll likely see the vehicle on sale here. Automotive News (subscription required) reports that Audi of America President Scott Keogh said a new A5 variant...
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“Exciting news” on Jeep Grand Cherokee to be made in New York; Is it the Trackhawk?Jeep was planning to use next week’s 2016 New York Auto Show to unveil a new compact SUV to replace both the Compass and Patriot, but the brand’s CEO has confirmed the vehicle will now make its debut at an event in Brazil late this year. Instead, Jeep will use the New York show to make...
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Mazda CX-4 teased ahead of 2016 Beijing Auto ShowMazda is jumping on the coupe-like crossover bandwagon with a new model called the CX-4. A single teaser shot has been released ahead of the CX-4’s world debut next month at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Sales will start later this year meaning we’ll most likely see the vehicle arrive as...
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2017 Peugeot 3008 spy shotsFrench automaker Peugeot is working on a new compact crossover, as evidenced by our latest spy shots. The vehicle is the second generation of the 3008 and should be launched in markets where the French brand is sold sometime early next year. That means a reveal should take place this year, most...
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2017 Fiat 500 Abarth spy shotsIt seems like the current Fiat 500 has been around forever—it was actually in 2007 that we first saw the covers come off—but the car has a few years left in it until a complete redesign is introduced so in the meantime the designers are giving it an update. The updated version of the...
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