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The Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk won't debut until 2017. In the meantime, we'll see some incremental improvements for 2016 models. All Grand Cherokees will see reductions in weight, thanks to a new electric power steering system and lighter aluminum suspension bits. Trimming some fat, combined with lower rolling resistance tires, means better fuel efficiency across the board. And the revised Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 also gets a five horsepower bump—up to 295 hp—along with Engine Stop-Start technology. ALSO SEE: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: 0-60 In 2.7 Seconds...
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Porsche Pays Homage To Its 911 With New SculptureRemember the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed? If you're a Porsche fan you probably do, because the event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the brands iconic 911 in a major way. British artist Gerry Judah created a soaring monument to the beloved machine, which stood high over the heads of those in...
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Petty's Garage Ford Mustang Heads To Mecum Auction In DallasThe car first appeared as a rendering before it wound up on the show floor at SEMA. It proved so popular that Ford and the team at Petty's Garage decided to build a limited-edition run of the cars. We're talking about this customized 2015 Ford Mustang GT, which sports plenty of upgrades including a...
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30 World Debuts Confirmed For 2015 Los Angeles Auto ShowIn 1907, the first ever Los Angeles Auto Show took place at a skate arena where only 99 cars were shown. Since then, the show has grown to become one of the premier events on the automotive calendar, both for the industry and the thousands of fans that turn up each year to see all the new models...
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Tesla Model X, Bugatti Supercar Concept, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabrio: Car News HeadlinesTesla Motors’ [NSDQ:TSLA] Model X is just weeks away from starting delivery, and now the electric SUV has been revealed in its final production guise. With Ludicrous Mode enabled, the vehicle will hit 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and pass the quarter mile in 11.7 seconds. Bugatti is previewing...
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Tesla Roadster Battery Upgrade Priced At $29,000Late last year we told you that Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] was developing some upgrades for its Roadster, one of which would be a new battery pack. Well, the company has just released details for the battery upgrade along with the all-important pricing information. ALSO SEE: Tesla Model X Production...
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than three years since Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] first showed us a concept of its Model X and opened up the reservation book for the electric SUV. Tesla still hasn’t unveiled the model in production guise but a special online configurator accessible by customers with a deposit down for a Model X Signature launch edition has now given us a glimpse. These screenshots of the configurator were posted on the Tesla Motors Club forum and reveal both the interior and exterior of the vehicle, albeit only from a couple of angles. Crucially, one...
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Aston Martin Gears Up For ‘Spectre’ Launch With DB9 GT Bond EditionThe new James Bond movie Spectre is only a couple of months out from its debut, and that means we’ll finally get a good look at and perhaps the opportunity to learn more about the Aston Martin model developed exclusively for the film: the DB10. The DB10 isn’t meant for sale—Aston...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet Detailed In New VideoMercedes-Benz has finally unveiled its new S-Class Cabriolet, the open-top version of the S-Class Coupe that went on sale last year as the replacement for the CL. For performance fans, there’s the S63 Cabriolet developed by Mercedes-AMG. This one packs a hand-built 5.5-liter V-8 engine which...
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High-Strength, Light-Weight Gorilla Glass Coming To Cars?The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has made no secret of the fact it wants cheap, high-volume carbon fiber. Ever-encroaching efficiency and safety standards mean cars at every price point need to be lighter and stronger—without becoming prohibitively expensive—and swapping steel components...
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2016 Chrysler 300 Gets 90th Anniversary EditionIn 2015, Chrysler turns 90 years old. For perspective, that means when the marque released its first car in 1925, now-standard components like air cleaners and oil filters were high-tech innovations. ALSO SEE: Barracuda Coming Back As A Dodge? Needless to say, current models are a little more...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet PreviewThere’s a changing of the guard happening at the most exclusive end of the luxury market—and a ratcheting-up of expectations—yet the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is staying at the heart of it. With the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet, the esteemed nameplate adds an open-air version...
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Towing a trailer can be stressful for a host of reasons. But with its new "Transparent Trailer" technology, Land Rover looks to remove visibility concerns from the equation. CHECK OUT: BMW Gesture Control Walkthrough: Video Previously, corporate cousin Jaguar demonstrated similar electronic wizardry on the XJ's A-pillar, via its 360 Virtual Urban Windscreen. And the Discovery Vision Concept's Transparent Hood system demonstrated how it could aid in off-road driving. The latest application, which essentially renders trailers invisible, is another big step for driver aids. As with most special...
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Is That Jeep Wrangler Pickup Finally On The Way?For years now, Jeep has been teasing the idea of a resurrected Wrangler pickup. We last had a Jeep pickup truck in 1992 before Chrysler decided to sunset the Comanche. That truck was based on the Cherokee, and before that Jeep also offered the Gladiator and the CJ-8, which is often referred to as...
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2016 Audi TT video reviewHow do you follow up an instant classic? The first Audi TT was just that—a styling home run, even if it wasn’t a true sports car. Since then, Audi’s been pushing the TT into sports-car territory, more focused on speed than looks—more a rival for cars like the SLK, the Z4...
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Joe Rogan Enters Jay Leno's Garage With His 1965 Corvette: VideoIf you're a fan of Jay Leno's Garage, you're in for a treat today. The comedian and car collector has invited Joe Rogan into his garage. Rogan is also a comedian as well as a commentator for the UFC. A huge car guy, Rogan has brought his 1965 Chevrolet Corvette for Jay to inspect before the pair...
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Lamborghini’s next supercar special to be the Centenario LP 770-4?Lamborghini has just taken the wraps of its new Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce Roadster. The car comes with 739 horsepower and a price tag above half a million but still it’s not extreme enough for some of the marque’s clientele. That’s why Lamborghini offers limited-run models...
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2017 Audi R8 Spyder, New Pentastar V-6, Veneno Roadster On Rodeo: Today’s Car NewsAnother prototype for Audi’s second-generation R8 Spyder has been spotted. Like the coupe, the new convertible supercar will be available exclusively with a V-10 at launch but a smaller, turbocharged engine is expected to be offered at some point. Speaking of engines, Fiat Chrysler...
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At the Frankfurt Auto Show this month Bugatti will unveil a Vision Gran Turismo virtual racer concept said to share the new design language used to shape the automaker’s replacement for the Veyron supercar, an even faster model thought to be labeled a Chiron. The Chiron name comes from pioneering Bugatti racing driver Louis Chiron and was previously used for a concept unveiled in the late ‘90s that previewed the Veyron. This new supercar will be similar in size, shape and ethos to the Veyron but will benefit from more power, less weight and improved handling. Development has been...
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FCA’s Pentastar V-6 Upgraded For Improved Efficiency And TorqueIt was in 2010 that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] first introduced its Pentastar-branded V-6 engines, and now the range is coming in for its first major update. The updated range receives a number of upgrades designed to improve both efficiency and torque, and is being introduced across...
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Peugeot Fractal Concept Previews Next-Gen Sound System, 3D-Printed Cabin: VideoPeugeot is hinting at the future of vehicle interiors with its Fractal concept car which is set to debut later this month at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept doesn’t preview any specific model but it does highlight some of the technologies that will be making its way into the French...
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More Photos Of 2017 Infiniti Q30 Released Ahead Of Frankfurt DebutMore photos of Infiniti’s first ever compact, the Q30, has been released ahead of the car’s official world debut on September 15 at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. After numerous spy shots and teasers, the latest photos give us a clear look at the final design for the Q30—both...
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Spy Shots And VideoAn all-new version of Volkswagen’s Tiguan compact crossover is expected to debut September 15 at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, and we have new, more revealing spy shots of a prototype plus a video. This new Tiguan will go on sale in Europe near the end of the year but isn’t expected in...
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Dixon edges out Montoya to take 4th IndyCar championshipPersistence paid off for racer Scott Dixon over the weekend. The New Zealander, who won the coveted Borg-Warner Trophy at the 2008 Indianapolis 500, edged out Juan Pablo Montoya to earn his fourth IndyCar season championship Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. He previously took the IndyCar championship in...
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