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MINI’s Countryman crossover was introduced for the 2011 model year, and received its first update for 2013. Now, just a week out from the 2014 New York Auto Show, MINI has confirmed that it will use the event for the world debut of its 2015 Countryman. Although MINI has already introduced its redesigned, third-generation Cooper Hardtop, the Countryman isn’t due to receive its own redesign for another year or two. Instead, the 2015 Countryman is expected to be an update of the existing car. Expect to see some minor styling changes to match up the Countryman’s look with that...
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Honda To Debut Two Sedan Concepts At 2014 Beijing Auto ShowHonda has released a sketch of a new concept car it will present at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show on April 20. The concept previews a compact sedan Honda will launch in China in the coming years and features themes developed using principles from the automaker’s ‘Exciting H...
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Ford Announces Final Falcon GT Muscle SedanFord’s Australian division is working on a facelift for its Falcon rear-wheel-drive sedan before production ceases in 2016, ending an almost 60-year run. However, production of the GT-badged performance Falcons is ending much sooner, with the last example due to roll off the line just prior...
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BMW Bringing 7-Series Horse Edition To 2014 Beijing Auto ShowOn the Chinese calendar, 2014 marks the arrival of the year of the horse, and to celebrate BMW has built a limited edition 7-Series that it will present for the first time at next week’s Beijing Auto Show. Called the 7-Series Horse Edition, the latest special edition is based on the...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Spy ShotsThe all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a blast to drive, so the upcoming AMG variant should be an absolute hoot. Prototypes for the car have been spotted wearing the least camouflage gear we’ve seen yet, which means an auto show debut can’t be far. The AMG variant of the latest...
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New Ford Focus RS In DoubtAs recently as February of this year, there have been reports claiming a new generation of the Ford Focus RS was in the works. However, the latest comments from a senior Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] exec put the car’s future in doubt. “There’s nothing to talk about,”...
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The 2015 Dodge Challenger is coming, with a refreshed or new exterior and interior—and, possibly, a Super Bee edition. The first teaser images for the car and its Charger companion have hit the web ahead of its 2014 New York Auto Show debut. The images reveal the nose of the Charger (above) and the instrument panel (below)--which will be shared with the 2015 Dodge Challenger, also coming to New York--primarily the tachometer, and while it’s a sporty modern-retro gauge of goodness, there’s an LCD screen in the center that shows a revved-up bee on wheels. And the history of...
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2015 Fiat 500 Abarth Gets Tech Updates, Still A Cool Little Hot HatchIt’s been a little over two years since we ripped around Spring Mountain in the Fiat 500 Abarth, but it still holds a special place in the hot-hatch-loving cockles of our hearts. For the 2015 model year, the bite-sized Scorpion gets a handful of tech updates, which can only make it better...
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Toyota Blurs Games And Reality With GT 86 (Scion FR-S) Telemetry ToolRacing video games are getting more realistic all the time, but they'll never be a substitute for actually getting out there and getting on track yourself. In recent years, Nissan and Sony have blurred the lines between real racing and driving in the virtual world with the GT Academy...
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Visit Pagani's Italian Showroom On Google MapsThe Pagani showroom is the latest automotive destination on Google Maps.
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Microsoft Windows In The Car: Latest Connected Tech RevealedA few years ago, car manufacturers figured out that customers were getting tired of infotainment and navigation systems rendered archaic by the latest smartphones and tablets, and turned to technology companies for a more user-friendly alternative. MUST WATCH: Teen Drives Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Into...
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We’ve just driven the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, the nameplate’s second generation, and found it far more enjoyable to drive than we anticipated. Yes, the car has the best steering of any Hyundai we've ever driven. Chevrolet has announced that its 2015 Corvette Stingray will be available with its lightning-fast 8L90 eight-speed automatic introduced on the 2015 Corvette Z06. That’s not all, though, as the Bowtie brand has also confirmed that a new Corvette variant will be introduced at the 2014 New York Auto Show next week. Ferrari has started work on the replacement for its 458...
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McLaren 12C And Lamborghini Aventador Flame Battle: VideoThese days, it seems supercars aren't just measured by how fast they can go, but how much fire they can shoot out of their exhausts.
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Eight-Speed Auto Confirmed For 2015 Chevy Corvette StingrayChevrolet has confirmed that its lightning-fast 8L90 eight-speed automatic introduced on the 2015 Corvette Z06 will also be available on the 2015 Corvette Stingray, when sales of the latter commence this fall (the supercharged Z06 isn’t due in showrooms until early next year). The only...
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Mitsubishi Evo Replacement May Be A Hybrid 3000GT Successor: ReportNissan has had great success with its GT-R revival and will soon be launching a new version of its giant-killing sports car. The success has spurred Acura to launch a new generation of its NSX and Toyota to bring back the Supra, and soon we may be able to add Mitsubishi to that list. It’s...
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458 Replacement To Be Ferrari’s Next Turbocharged CarFerrari has started work on the replacement for the 458 Italia, with the hardcore Speciale unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show thought to be the final version of the 458 and possibly the last of the automaker’s cars to be powered by a naturally aspirated V-8. Yes, Ferrari’s 458...
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2015 Hyundai Genesis first drive reviewThe Hyundai Genesis arrived more than five years ago, true to its name, at the genesis of a new era for luxury. At the time, the luxury market only had what amounted to a collective hiccup; but the recession that ensued gave many who could afford a luxury vehicle just a little more pause about...
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The entry-level SL-Class in the U.S. is the V-8-powered SL550, but overseas Mercedes-Benz offers a six-cylinder model, the SL350, which is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 and even comes with eco-friendly Blue Efficiency trim in certain markets. The SL350 is now being replaced by a new SL400, and this one gets a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine good for 333 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. DON'T MISS: Teen Drives Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Into Texas Pool: Video In the SL400, the engine delivers 27 more horses and 81 more lb-ft than the naturally aspirated V-6 it replaces. And it’s...
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New Chevy Corvette Variant To Debut At 2014 New York Auto ShowChevrolet has confirmed that a new variant of the seventh-generation Corvette will be revealed on April 15, the eve of the 2014 New York Auto Show. It won’t be the Z06 and C7.R that we first saw at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show back in January but a brand new variant. Possibilities include a...
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Another One-Two For Mercedes AMG After 2014 F1 Bahrain Grand PrixMercedes AMG has secured its third win from three races held this season, and its second consecutive one-two finish, with star driver Lewis Hamilton coming out on top yesterday at the 2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. However, the real winner yesterday was the sport itself, as the race was...
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Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row For 2014 F1 Bahrain Grand PrixAfter dominating the practice sessions of the 2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, Mercedes AMG drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have now topped the timesheets during qualifying. Yes, it will be a Mercedes front row tomorrow, with Rosberg in the lead spot and Hamilton sitting next to him...
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Are Wagons The Next Collector Cars?Classic car insurance and valuation specialists Hagerty made news last year by pointing out a surge in vintage SUV values, underscored by a Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser commanding nearly $90,000 at auction. If these humble workhorses are in demand, we have to wonder if wagons can be far behind. Some...
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Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren 650S, Mustang Aerodynamics: This Week’s Top PhotosWe’ve just driven the Porsche 918 Spyder and have posted a full review. The car is so quick that it even makes a Porsche 911 Turbo S feel slow, and with a removable roof it’s got a major advantage over its rivals from Ferrari and McLaren. Here’s a photo of the Porsche 918 Spyder...
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