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Would you be sad if you had the keys to a C7 Corvette and it was saddled with the eight-speed automatic gearbox? You shouldn't be because, by all accounts, it's a pretty slick transmission. Also, as John Hennessey proves, the auto cog-swapping coupe capable of tremendous feats of acceleration. Especially when its wearing the HPE700 Supercharged package. WATCH: Ford GT Video The HPE team bolts a large supercharger onto the Vette V-8, and then adds a number of additional upgrades to create serious power and speed. There are high flow cylinder heads, a new cam, engine management changes, and...
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2016 Acura NSX VideoThe Acura NSX has been a concept car in progress for a long time. Here at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the wait may finally be over. This, according to Acura, is the production-ready 2016 Acura NSX. ALSO SEE: Acura NSX: The Legend Returns At 2015 Detroit Auto Show It’s been 25 long years since...
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2015 Honda Civic Type R, 2016 Ferrari FF M, Next Jeep Wrangler: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for the new Civic Type R has been spotted in the wild. While the vehicle isn’t due in U.S. showrooms we hear that some of its hardware, such as its potent engine, will be fitted to some local models, starting off with a hot version of our own Civic. Ferrari is working on a...
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Honda FCV Concept At The Detroit Auto Show: Live PhotosThe Honda FCV concept made its second auto-show appearance in Detroit.
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New Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe To Debut At 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show: ReportMercedes-AMG has just unleashed its new C63 sedan and wagon, in both regular and more potent S trim. The car goes on sale in March and while we’ll only get the sedan here in the U.S., we can look forward to at least one additional bodystyle in the not too distant future: a coupe. Yes, a new...
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2016 Ferrari FF M Spy VideoIn Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ [NYSE:FCAU] five-year strategy announcement for Ferrari, it was revealed that the Italian maker of some of the finest supercars on the planet planned to give its cars a lifespan of about eight years, with a significant update—Modificato in...
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While in the U.S. the hottest Honda Civic on offer is the lame-duck Civic Si, over in Europe they have the Civic Type R, a high-revving hot hatch with race-inspired looks, taut suspension and impeccable handling. With the release of a brand new Civic in Europe and other markets in recent years, performance fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of its Type R variant. Honda has confirmed that the new Civic Type R will launch in Europe in 2015, and so far we’ve been treated to some thinly-veiled concept versions. Now we have new spy shots of a prototype that’s wearing the elements...
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McLaren Sells Record 1,648 Cars In 2014Despite only being a volume producer of cars since the start of the decade, McLaren Automotive is already well on its way to catching up with more established brands in the supercar scene, such as Lamborghini. McLaren has announced it delivered 1,648 cars to customers worldwide in 2014, which is up...
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Watch The Ford GT Supercar Start, Rev Its Twin-Turbo V-6, And Drive: VideoFor a handful of lucky (and persistent) show goers at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the debut of the Ford GT supercar was even more eventful than for the rest of us. DON'T MISS: New Ford GT Supercar Revealed At 2015 Detroit Auto Show: Video A few lucky visitors got to see and hear the car as it was...
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Ordering Guide For Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 & GT350R Leaked?Everyone is still abuzz from the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] performance flurry unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, but the sad fact is we're still a ways away from a time when folks will be able to start placing these recently revealed machines in their garages. Still, that doesn't stop the...
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Jaguar Land Rover Sells Record 462,678 Cars In 2014Jaguar Land Rover, like many automakers offering luxury cars, enjoyed its best year on record in 2014. The British automaker managed to sell 462,678 cars across its Jaguar and Land Rover brands, which was 9 percent better than the 425,006 it sold the previous year. Land Rover was by far the more...
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Elon Musk Dismisses Tesla Challenges In Detroit, Talks Of Sales GrowthElon Musk discussed a variety of topics during an appearance at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
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Porsche is close to launching a new generation of its 911 GT3 RS and it seems like a week can’t go by without some new information being revealed. Recently an undisguised version of the track-focused special was spotted in a garage near Porsche’s headquarters in Germany, and now we have some new details about the engine that will feature in the car. For previous GT3 RS generations, Porsche typically went with a more powerful version of the engine found in the tamer 911 GT3, which the GT3 RS is derived from. However, Auto Express, citing Porsche R&D boss Wolfgang Hatz, is...
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2015 Tesla Model S, 2016 Audi Q3, 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: Car News HeadlinesTesla’s latest Model S sedan was on show this week at the Detroit Auto Show. Two new features have been added for the 2015 model year: a dual-motor, all-wheel drive option and an Autopilot function. Audi’s new Q7 was its main attraction in Detroit this week but the German automaker also...
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2015 Tesla Model S P85D Electrifies The 2015 Detroit Auto ShowTesla brought its dual-motor all-wheel drive Model S variants to the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
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BMW M Boss Confirms All-Wheel-Drive M5, Hints At X3 M & X4 MTalk of an all-wheel-drive BMW M5 dates back to 2011, and over the years we’ve had both hints and denials from official sources. Now the recently appointed chief of the storied M division, Frank van Meel, a former Audi quattro employee, has confirmed that an all-wheel-drive M5 is coming. The...
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2016 Cadillac CTS-V Debuts In Detroit: Live Photos & VideoWhen the current, second-generation CTS-V first hit the scene back in 2008, the car’s 556 horsepower pretty much blew the competition out of the water. However, the next dedicated performance model from Cadillac, the ATS-V unveiled at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, was outmatched in the...
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2016 Audi Q3 Debuts At 2015 Detroit Auto Show: VideoAudi finally launched its Q3 compact crossover in the U.S. last fall but overseas the vehicle has been around since 2011. That’s why an updated version has already been introduced in some markets, and now the updated Q3 has made its U.S. debut, appearing at this week’s 2015 Detroit Auto...
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Audi’s all-new 2016 Q7 has been revealed in full at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, ahead of the vehicle's showroom debut later this year. These latest photos reveal a handsome albeit somewhat familiar look for the new Q7, but while the exterior may not have changed much engineers have totally revamped things underneath the sheet metal. ALSO SEE: 2015 Audi RS 3 Sportback Revealed, U.S. Launch Still Pending Underpinning the vehicle is the first iteration of the Volkswagen Group’s new MLB Evo platform, specifically the SUV version of the platform. The platform is an evolution of Audi's...
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Aston Martin opens new prototype and vehicle development centerAston Martin is keen on ensuring that its next generation cars meet and exceed the requirements of its customer base. To help with that goal, the automaker has opened the doors on a brand new prototype and vehicle development center located within the grounds of the MIRA Technology Park in the U.K...
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2017 Jaguar XE Makes U.S. DebutIf you've been longing to find that entry-level luxury car, yet you have no desire to swim in that sea of sameness occupied by the Germans and the Japanese, then you're in luck. Your new ride has arrived, and it's called the 2017 Jaguar XE. This is the U.S-production spec car making its debut at...
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2016 Lexus GS F Live Photos & Video: 2015 Detroit Auto ShowThe Lexus RC F has done an impressive job winning hearts and minds to the performance side of the Japanese luxury brand, and now, the GS sedan is getting in on the action. Today at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Lexus unveiled the new 2016 GS F. MUST SEE: New Ford GT Supercar Revealed At 2015 Detroit...
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Parallel Parking Record Shaved Down To Just 7.5 Centimeters: VideoYes, I know you think you're good at parallel parking. You can whip your car into the spot in a matter of seconds, with your wheels placed a clean distance from the curb and plenty of room between the other cars and your fore and aft bumpers. Let me tell you something though, you've got nothing on...
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Ford GT Will Be The Cover Car For 'Forza Motorsport 6'The new Ford GT will be featured in the latest Forza Motorsport game.
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