Car News
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You've likely heard that a lot of traditional mid-size sedan shoppers are turning to compact crossovers like the Hyundai Tucson (or Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, or Subaru Forester) instead of a mid-size sedan—for crossovers' greater versatility, space, and all-weather ability. Now we're seeing some of the same trends starting to extend to compact sedans, and analysts are anticipating that it could be the next big area of growth in the U.S. vehicle market. And as Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski suggested to us this past week, the brand is considering adding an affordable subcompact...
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Ladies And Gentlemen, Your New Favorite Form Of Racing: CrossKartIt almost makes us tear up that we are just now finding out about this wonderful form of racing. Seriously, how could we miss this? It's called CrossKart racing, and it's essentially Formula racing that's melded with rally cars and dirtbikes. Perhaps it's more akin to Global RallyCross, but with...
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2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Weather ForecastAlthough hot, and sometimes a little windy, the weather conditions tend to be quite good in Bahrain, which is why Formula One has hosted its winter test sessions there in the past couple of years. The good news is that the extreme heat won’t be much of any issue anymore for the island’s...
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Before The Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6, There Was The Six-Wheeled Range RoverMercedes-Benz caused a buzz last year with the launch of its G63 AMG 6x6. Adding considerable width and an extra pair of wheels to its G-Wagen gave it presence like no other, and buyers from Riyadh to Dubai were seen frantically scribbling checks for the ultimate dune-busting Mercedes. The...
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Dodge Reveals Performance & Pricing For 2014 Charger, Challenger Scat PacksLaunched at SEMA last year, Dodge has now announced performance details and pricing for its retro-inspired 'Scat Pack', available on the 2014 Dodge Challenger and 2014 Dodge Charger R/T. DON'T MISS: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 To Star In Jurassic Park 4? Inspired by the 'Scat Pack Club' launched in...
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2015 BMW M4 Convertible, Drag Racing Granny, Schumacher Update: Car News HeadlinesBMW has taken the covers off the convertible version of its new M4. The car makes its world debut at this month’s 2014 New York Auto Show and will be on sale in the summer. It may be hard to believe, but there’s a grandma out there who regularly drag races a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. She...
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The 2015 Subaru WRX and STI configurator is live.
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2015 BMW X6 Spy ShotsDespite being panned by critics for its limited cargo and rear passenger space, BMW’s pioneering coupe crossover, the X6, sells well enough worldwide to warrant a second generation. Adding to the justification for a new X6 are similar upcoming models from rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Today...
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McLaren To Cease 12C Production, Plans Special Upgrades As Send-OffMcLaren will cease MP4-12C production to focus on the 650S.
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Five Teams To Field Audi R8 LMS ultras In 2014 Nürburgring 24 HoursFive teams will contest this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours using the R8 LMS ultra race car, including the factory-backed teams Phoenix Racing and Audi Race Experience. The latter allows virtually anyone to buy a seat on the team, and this year Austrian Daredevil Felix Baumgartner will be...
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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 To Star In Jurassic Park 4?The dinosaurs of the upcoming Jurassic Park 4 movie, Jurassic World, may not be the biggest things onscreen; news has emerged that the six-wheeled Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 will be making an appearance in the new movie. A photo posted on a fan-operated Facebook page shows a veiled G63 AMG 6x6...
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Michael Schumacher Has Moments Of Consciousness, Manager SaysA manager for Michael Schumacher has revealed some good news today about the condition of the injured Formula One legend, saying in a statement that Schumacher has started showing some moments of consciousness. "Michael is making progress on his way," Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm said in the...
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Infiniti is finally serious about launching a proper performance product, and our first taste of what’s to come is the Q50 Eau Rouge concept. At the concept’s reveal at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show in January, Infiniti boss Johan de Nysschen said that any production version must have the performance to back up the awesome looks, and then at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show last month we learned that the engine in the concept was none other than the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 of the Nissan GT-R, delivering a more-than-adequate 560 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. MUST SEE...
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Citroën Reveals DS 5LS R Sport Sedan ConceptSeveral years ago, Citroën revived its legendary DS nameplate for a handful of premium models to be sold alongside the French automaker’s regular lineup. More recently, however, Citroën has moved to establish the DS name as a standalone luxury brand exclusively targeting the Chinese...
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2015 BMW M4 Convertible Preview: 2014 New York Auto ShowWhile the 2015 BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe are already familiar to enthusiasts around the world, the drop-top M4 Convertible has remained under wraps--mostly. At the 2014 New York Auto Show, it will make its world debut. Aside from its retractable hard top, the 2015 M4 Convertible differs very little...
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Your Grandma Isn't This Cool: VideoA lot of people think that aging is, somehow, a bad thing. Sure, it beats the alternative, but the fun drains out of life as the time does, right? As this enthusiastic woman proves, that's not the case--or at least it doesn't have to be. DON'T MISS: This Is What A 1,200-HP Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V...
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Daihatsu Copen Teased; Japan's Latest Tiny Sports CarIf you've heard of the Daihatsu Copen, you've either got an impressively geeky level of car knowledge, or you're a regular on the PlayStation--where Daihatsu's kei-class sports car has been a regular in Gran Turismo games for years. Now there's a new one on the way, and the Japanese firm has...
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Aston Martin DB9 Film Series Explores Design, Heritage: VideoRemember Aston Martin's online 'True Power' video series promoting the Rapide luxury sedan? The moment you cringed as one of the protagonists described himself, among other qualities, as a "keen harpist"? Unfortunately, so do we--but luckily, the brand's latest video, exploring the DB9, is much...
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Dodge unveiled a special model at last year’s SEMA show, the Mopar ’14 Challenger, the latest in a long line of Mopar-enhanced models that started in 2010 with the original Mopar '10 Challenger. Well, the latest one has proven so popular that all 100 examples destined for production have sold out. That might not sound impressive considering only 100 were available, but incredibly all 100 examples sold out less than 24 hours after sales commenced. WATCH: This Is What A 1,200-HP Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Sounds Like On The Dyno: Video Many unique features contributed to the...
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This Is What A 1,200-HP Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Sounds Like On The DynoHuge horsepower is what Hennessey is known for, whether it's a Ford Raptor or the company's own Venom GT. So it's no surprise the turbocharging Texans have come up with another 1,200-horsepower CTS-V, but this time it's a wagon. And it sounds great. MUST WATCH: Honda's Mean Mower Is Officially The...
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2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix PreviewDespite the ongoing political situation, Bahrain’s annual Grand Prix has managed to morph into a permanent fixture on the Formula One calendar and so far there have been no disruptions to the preparations for this weekend’s event. Having conducted two four-day test sessions at the...
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Bitter not dead, rolls out new model based on Opel AdamGermany’s Bitter, still headed by founder Erich Bitter, has rolled out its latest model, the Bitter Adam based on the Opel Adam minicar. For those unfamiliar with Bitter, it's a small firm specializing in luxury and sporty cars, and has been in the business for just over four decades...
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McLaren 650S Tested By Chris Harris: VideoIf you were still wondering what separates McLaren’s new 650S from its previous 12C, apart from the rough $35k price difference, British journo Chris Harris will enlighten you in his latest clip for YouTube channel /DRIVE. He gets a quick rundown from a McLaren exec and then takes the car out...
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BMW To Present 9-Series Concept At Beijing Auto Show: ReportWhile Mercedes-Benz offers a handful of models positioned above its signature S-Class sedan, BMW doesn’t have a response for any of these, unless you count the unconventional, eco-focused i8. That means if you want the biggest and baddest BMW you’re going to have to opt for a 7-Series...
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