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Mercedes-Benz has just revealed its new C-Class Coupe, and soon it will be joined by the high-performance C63 Coupe from Mercedes-AMG. Both cars make their debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 15, but you can see them together already in this official teaser photo. The C63 Coupe is the one on the right, and you can see that it features a number of distinct design elements to set it apart from its tamer sibling. The most obvious is the aggressive front bumper, which features larger scoops to feed more air to the car’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 as well as to its...
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Honda's Latest Ad Features Senna, The NSX And A Civic Type R: VideoBringing the heat. That seems to be what Honda hopes to do with some of its upcoming products, and it's trying to prove that point in a new 90-second spot titled Ignition. It's a commercial that manages to convey a majority of the company's powerful, innovative, or new machines in one rather...
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Dodge SRT Hellcats And HEMIs Could Die In 2019Many moons ago, Dodge gave enthusiasts a shot in the arm when it unveiled the Hellcats--two cars that come from the factory with a 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8. Time could be running out on the Hellcats, as sources suggest all HEMIs in SRT models will be gone from the Dodge lineup...
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Hellcat-Powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Could Be Delayed, One-And-DoneBack in June, we brought you news that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles would give the green light to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with the supercharged V-8 ("Hellcat") powertrain. Sources suggest that the hottest Jeep performer ever was already in development with mules on the road, and had the code...
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Jeep Renegade Trackhawk Given A Green Light: ReportJeep's future product plan includes new compact SUVs, and eventually, a new Grand Cherokee--likely even a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with a Hellcat powertrain. It could also include a Jeep Renegade Trackhawk, if reports from JeepTrackhawkForums prove correct. ALSO SEE: Dodge SRT Hellcats And...
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Nürburgring Operator To Make Track Safer, Lift Speed LimitsIn some welcome news, the Nürburgring’s operator Capricorn has confirmed it will be making moves to remove the speed limits it imposed on certain sections of the track last June. The speed limits, which effectively ended the possibility of challenging the Nürburgring-Nordschleife...
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Less than a week after it was previewed in concept form in Monterey, BMW’s upcoming M4 GTS has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track’s surrounding roads. The standard M4 only went on sale last year but this new, more hardcore version is coming soon. We expect it in showrooms early next year, either as a 2016 or 2017 model. The latest prototype is still wearing the obvious markings of the M4 safety car currently used in MotoGP, but this is just a decoy to fool onlookers. You’ll notice the car is also wearing a number of elements...
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2017 Kia Sportage LeakedKia is set to unveil a new generation of its Sportage compact crossover at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show, but a completely undisguised version has already been spotted over in Korea. These latest images come from Korean website Auto Tribune (via World Car Fans) and follow some official...
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2016 Porsche 911 Turbo Spy Shots (With Interior)Porsche is working on a mid-cycle update for its 911 range and we now have new spy shots of a prototype for the updated 911 Turbo variant. Yes, despite the new generation of the 911 Turbo only going on sale in 2013, Porsche is about to bring out an updated version. We’re expecting to see the...
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Bugatti Veyron Successor Spied At LAX--Photo UpdateIt’s well known Bugatti is working on a successor to its Veyron. Test mules have been running around secret locations for more than a year, one of the first prototypes was spotted in Germany back in May, and just last week Bugatti released an official teaser video. Now we have what may be our...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible Spy ShotsIt’s only a matter of time until Jaguar turns the wick up on the 550-horsepower supercharged V-8 fitted to its sublime F-Type R sports car, especially since the automaker already revealed a more powerful version of the engine in last year’s limited edition F-Type Project 7. And it...
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Aston Martin CEO Says 800-HP Electric Rapide Coming In Two YearsAt the Shanghai Auto Show in April, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer alluded to a possible all-electric version of the Rapide four-door and last week he confirmed it to Automotive News (subscription required). Speaking at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this past weekend, Palmer said the car would...
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Steve McQueen was the "King of Cool" in the 1960s and early '70s. Men wanted to be him, women wanted to be with him, and cars wanted to be driven by him. McQueen's style went beyond his acting. He made being a car guy mainstream, and many of us love him for that alone. ALSO SEE: 2016 Dodge Hellcats Get Price Increase Of Up To $2,500 It's not surprising that McQueen had a pretty cool car collection. One of those cars, a 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo, just fetched a cool $1.95 million at the Mecum Auction in Monterey, California, which was held during the week of the Pebble Beach Concours. Now another...
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‘Audi Sport’ May Become Sub-Brand For Future RS Performance CarsEverybody knows BMW M and Mercedes-AMG, but if you asked the average punter to name the performance division of Audi you’re likely to receive a blank stare or possibly the incorrect answer “RS”. That’s because Audi’s performance cars, many of which wear an RS badge...
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Ford Performance Offering Power Upgrades Starting With Focus STIt’s been less than a year since the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] launched the Ford Performance division and made the bold promise to expand its lineup of performance offerings to 12 vehicles—and a lot has happened in the short time that’s passed. Already we’ve seen new...
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2017 Acura NSX, 2017 Audi R8 Spyder, Hardcore Ferrari F12: Today’s Car NewsThe launch of Acura’s new NSX has been delayed, with Acura only stating that production will start in the spring of 2016 and that the hybrid supercar will now arrive as a 2017 model. The reasons for the delay were said to be several key changes made to the original design. A prototype for...
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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser previewYesterday we brought you a first look at the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser. Now we have photos and details for the version headed to showrooms in the United States no later than the fall. The tough, go-anywhere Land Cruiser receives some significant updates for the 2016 model year, mirroring the changes...
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Titanium-Bodied Icona Vulcano Supercar Debuts At Pebble Beach Concours: VideoDesign house Icona has returned with a second iteration of its Vulcano supercar that we first saw in 2013. Icona was founded in Turin but based in Shanghai and specializes in exporting Italian automotive design and engineering services to firms operating in China. Its Vulcano was originally...
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Ferrari is working on a more extreme version of its F12 Berlinetta, a prototype for which has just been spotted. It’s thought this particular variant won’t be a direct replacement for the current F12 Berlinetta but rather a more extreme option for buyers, similar to how Ferrari offered the 458 Speciale alongside the 458 Italia. Completely undisguised versions of the car, which is rumored to be called a Speciale or perhaps even a GTO, have already been spotted. But our latest spy shots give us a look at the car from most angles. Crucially, we can spot the trio of vents on the rear...
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Kia Reveals Sportage Concept Drawings Ahead of Frankfurt DebutThe Kia Sportage is the fraternal twin to the Hyundai Tucson. It was last redesigned for the 2011 model year, but a new Tucson is hitting dealerships as we speak, so that must mean a redesigned Sportage isn't far behind. That's precisely the case, as the next-generation Sportage is scheduled to be...
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1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Claims Pebble Beach Best Of Show HonorsThe top honors at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the Best of Show. This is the award that gets all the tongues wagging, the confetti flying, and the champagne popping. A truly gorgeous and old machine, as you might expect, took home the big trophy at this year's event, held over the...
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Acura NSX Starting Production Next Spring, Arriving As 2017 ModelIf you’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new NSX supercar, be prepared to wait a little longer. Acura has confirmed that production of its hybrid supercar has been pushed back until the spring of 2016, with the main cause of the delay being the decision to switch the layout of the...
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Buick Adds Sport Touring Trim To Lineup, Which Aren't WagonsIf I told you that Buick was going to add Sport Touring versions of its Regal, Verano, and LaCrosse models, what would you guess that meant? Personally, I'd be excited that Buick was adding in wagon versions of its existing sedans. It's the "Touring" bit that has me thinking, hoping, praying, that...
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Lamborghini Bringing Production-Bound Hybrid Supercar To Geneva?In front of a private group at this past weekend's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Lamborghini showed off something new that it's most likely prepping for low-volume production. Potential buyers and other very special people got an early glimpse of a car that we expect to see at the 2016 Geneva...
Jeff Glucker