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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne is scheduled to announce a company-wide strategy tomorrow outlining the future plans for many popular brands including Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Chrysler, Ferrari, Fiat, Jeep and Maserati. USA Today appears to have gathered some early information regarding FCA’s new strategy, including some interesting tidbits such as Dodge becoming a performance brand centered on American muscle and Ferrari committing to new cars in new segments, albeit none with four doors. Marchionne is also expected to confirm new models for Alfa Romeo and Maserati, with the...
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Jaguar F-Type Future Includes R-S, R-S GT, Four-Cylinder And AWD ModelsThe assortment of Jaguar F-Type variants already on offer may seem extensive, but get ready to be inundated with a truckload more as Jaguar will be expanding the lineup even further with new offerings—at both ends of the performance spectrum. The strategy mimics that used by Porsche for its...
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Monaco Valet Rams Lamborghini Aventador Into Passing RAV4: VideoAn unfortunate valet in Monaco may be looking for a new job after the incident captured in the video above. It shows the valet parking a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 at the famous Hotel de Paris in the heart of Monaco, during which the stunning supercar rams a passing Toyota RAV4. ALSO SEE: Dodge...
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Rumored 30th Anniversary BMW M5 To Pack Around 600 HorsepowerIt’s been 30 years since the first BMW M5, the E28, was shown at an auto show in Amsterdam, and to celebrate the milestone BMW M has something special planned for this year. Though it’s yet to be confirmed, the special surprise is expected to be a new 30th anniversary M5, to be revealed...
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More Powerful 4C Possible, Says Alfa Romeo BossEarlier in the year we heard that Alfa Romeo was planning to introduce continuous updates for its new 4C to help keep enthusiasm alive, which for sports cars often drops quickly after their first couple of years on the market. One such update is thought to be a more potent version, which Alfa Romeo...
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Porsche Planning Cayenne-Based X6 Rival?Porsche may be set to cash in on growing demand for crossovers with coupe-like styling, a segment initiated by the BMW X6, by launching its own version based on the next-generation Cayenne. If built, the vehicle would not only have the X6 to contend with but also Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming MLC...
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Mercedes-Benz has launched a new service for its well-heeled customers that may just change what’s considered luxury in the world of autos. Mercedes-Benz already has dealerships based near major airports, where customers about to fly can leave their cars and then be transported to the airport and thus avoid the hassle of the public parking stations. Now the automaker is introducing a new level of luxury and convenience that redefines the service. MUST SEE: Monaco Valet Rams Lamborghini Aventador Into Passing RAV4: Video Starting at its dealership near the international airport in...
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Callaway Corvette, Trident Iceni, Jet Trike: This Week’s Top PhotosCorvette tuner extraordinaire Callaway has finally revealed its first tuned version of the Corvette Stingray, a new supercharged model that comes close to matching Chevy’s own Z06 in the horsepower stakes. Callaway chose last weekend’s NCM Bash at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling...
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Every Audi Model Getting e-tron Option, One Per YearThe term 'e-tron' will soon be as familiar in Audi's range as TDI or quattro, as the German automaker makes plans to offer a plug-in version of every one of its cars by 2020. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler announced the launch of the China-only A6 L e-tron, a...
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Jean-Marc Gales named CEO of LotusLotus has been without a CEO since the ousting of Dany Bahar in 2012, but now the sports car company’s Malaysian parent, DRB-HICOM, has named a new CEO in the form of Jean-Marc Gales. A former president of French auto giant PSA Peugeot Citroën, Gales will be in charge of Lotus’...
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40 Percent Of Corvette Buyers Stick With ManualChevy says 40 percent of Corvette buyers choose the manual transmission.
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Compilation Of Supercars Starting Is A Great Use Of The Internet: VideoNitto Tire put together a video of classic and exotic cars starting, which is just what the Internet needs.
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Owners will be able to customize their new muscle cars when they reach showrooms later this year.
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2016 Fiat 500X Spied, 2015 Mazda MX-5 Priced, Next-Gen Audi R8 LMS: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for Fiat’s 500X subcompact crossover has finally been spotted. The vehicle, which will share its underpinnings with the 2015 Jeep Renegade, will be the sixth member of Fiat’s ever-expanding 500 family. We’ll have to wait at least one more year until the next-generation...
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Cars Swallowed By Giant Sinkhole In Baltimore: VideoCars and sinkholes really do not mix. That much became clear when the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky lost eight rare Chevy Corvettes to a sinkhole back in December--and now a street in Baltimore has swallowed several more vehicles. MUST SEE: Watch Senna Catch Prost In The Rain At Monaco...
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2013 Cadillac SRX Recalled Due To Potential Power LagGeneral Motors has announced that it will be issuing a recall of its Cadillac SRX crossover due to an issue that could cause some of the vehicles to have a three to four second delay in power delivery when the gas pedal is pressed. Such a delay may increase the risk of crash, though at this point...
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2015 Mazda MX-5 Priced From $24,765, 25th Anniversary Edition From $33,000Mazda has launched a pre-order program for its 2015 MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition, which made its debut last month at the 2014 New York Auto Show. As its name suggests, the new special edition celebrates the 25 years since the launch of the original ‘NA’ MX-5 back in 1989 but it...
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Next-Gen Audi R8 LMS Race Car Starts Testing: VideoAudi is working on a second generation of its R8 supercar, and that means a new version of the R8 LMS ultra race car is also due. Here is a video that depicts what’s likely to be the second generation of the R8 LMS in its initial shakedown test. The video, posted to YouTube by user...
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It was on May 4, 1904 that the founders of Rolls-Royce, Charles Stewart Rolls and Henry Royce, met for the first time and agreed to form the company that would eventually become synonymous with the very best. Rolls-Royce was eventually established on March 15, 1906 but the 1904 date still represents a significant moment in the company’s history and thus will be celebrated this year with gatherings at two locations in the U.K. linked with the founders. DON'T MISS: Cars Swallowed By Giant Sinkhole In Baltimore: Video As the story goes, Rolls, an avid auto enthusiast and the owner of a...
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BMW Art Car Book Brings High-Performance Art To Your Coffee TableBMW will commemorate its Art Car collection with a new book.
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First Details On The Next-Gen Audi Q5Audi’s Q5 crossover has been on the market since the 2009 model year and received an update for 2013 to keep it looking fresh. However, development of a successor is well underway and we have some new details on the vehicle. The next-generation Q5 for the U.S. market will be produced at...
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BMW i3 Drivers Give First Impressions, Configurator Now LiveIf you've never driven an electric vehicle before, it can be an unusual, and not unpleasant experience. The instant torque, the silence, the ease of use--all reasons electric vehicle owners rave about their cars. DON'T MISS: Cars Swallowed By Giant Sinkhole In Baltimore: Video BMW has turned the...
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Better-Than-Original John Morton Datsun 240Z Racer For SaleIf you're a Datsun fan, you most certainly know the name John Morton. You also know of Pete Brock, of course, thanks to his efforts with the Brock Racing Enterprises race team that's better known as BRE. ALSO SEE: 2014 Callaway Corvette Makes Debut At National Corvette Museum Morton and Brock...
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GM Begins Work On New Performance And Racing CenterMoving race engineering to a new location will help centralize GM's development efforts.
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