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Mercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year, and for 2014 it was given a major update. In Mercedes tradition, we should be seeing the next generation of the car sometime in 2016, with it arriving in showrooms by the fall of that year, as a 2017 model. We already know the car will ride on Mercedes’ modular MRA platform debuting in the 2015 C-Class, which means the 2017 E-Class should be lighter and more rigid than the current model. The platform makes extensive use of lightweight materials such as aluminum and can also accept alternative powertrains...
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Mazda Motorsports Teams With iRacing For Real-World Racing OpportunityThe GT Academy, a partnership between Nissan and Gran Turismo, has yielded some impressive virtual-to-reality racers over its tenure. Now it looks like Mazda is getting in on the action through a new partnership with iRacing. Like the GT Academy, Mazda Motorsports' new iRacing partnership will...
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Next Mercedes Fuel Cell Vehicle Coming In 2017: ReportAutomakers are faced with a number of options when it comes to alternative powertrains, though at this stage it’s still anyone’s guess as to which will be prevalent in the future. Right now plug-in hybrids and battery-powered electrics are gaining traction in the market, but if you ask...
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Nissan Time Attack: GT-R NISMO GT3 Vs. Leaf NISMO RC Vs. Altima V8 Supercars: VideoThree contemporary Nissan race cars, one a rolling laboratory, another from the international motorsport circuit, and a third from Australia’s V8 Supercars, recently did battle in an exhibition run in Australia. The exhibition was a good ol’ time attack around a common race track, but...
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Turbo GMC Sierra Kills Ferrari 458 Italia In Street Race: VideoA GMC Sierra takes on a Ferrari 458 Italia in an unlikely match up.
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Awesome 1/4-Scale V-8-Powered 1934 Ford R/C Car: VideoThis nitro-methane-powered hot rod is no toy.
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It's well known that the Chevy Camaro Z/28 has the widest front tires of any production car. At 305 mm wide, those tires produce tremendous grip--especially since they're Pirelli P Zero Trofeo Rs. In fact, they make so much grip, the Z/28 was spinning the tire around the wheel under braking--the Z/28 was, in effect, outrunning its tires, or at least their ability to grip the wheels. MUST SEE: Turbo GMC Sierra Kills Ferrari 458 Italia In Street Race: Video It's an unusual problem for a production car, but it's a good one to have--too much grip is just enough. Part of the cause also comes down...
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Grandpa Makes Electric Lambo For Grandson's School RunWhen you're very small, the concept of grandparents doesn't really mean much. You get that they're your parents' parents, but beyond that they're just the crinkly, friendly people you see now and then, suppliers of extra presents come birthday or Christmas time. But you'd sure as heck warm to them...
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Should the next presidential limo be a Tesla?The Secret Service is gearing up for an all-new presidential limo, to replace the venerable but sometimes challenged Beast. There are a number of requirements placed on those wishing to build the next limo, not least of which is that it must be an American company. Tesla Motors is an American...
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Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XE, Koenigsegg Police Car: Car News HeadlinesLand Rover’s replacement for the LR2 has been spied, and now we know that the vehicle will be the first in a new family models grouped under the Discovery name. We expect the LR2 replacement to be called the Discovery Sport. Jaguar’s upcoming XE sport sedan has been spied again, and the...
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New Ferrari Theme Park Confirmed For SpainFour years after the first Ferrari theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, opened its doors to the public, the second has been announced, this time for the Spanish city of Barcelona. The new theme park, to be called Ferrari Land, will be located inside the existing PortAventura resort which already...
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Win The Chance To Meet Arnold Schwarzenegger And Crush Things With His Tank: VideoWould you like to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger? Would you like to go to Los Angeles? Would you like to drive a tank? Would you like to crush things with that tank? If you answered "yes" to all or even most of the above, then Arnold has the perfect contest for you. If your answer was "no", then kindly...
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Honda is joining the likes of Ford and Chevrolet in the manufacturer ranks of the Daytona Prototype (DP) class of the TUDOR United Sports Car Championship. The automaker has confirmed that its new Honda Riley DP package, powered by a new twin-turbocharged version of its familiar 3.5-liter V-6, will be run by Starworks Motorsport at the Sebring 12 Hours this weekend. MUST READ: The Camaro Z/28 Is So Fast, It Outran Its Own Tires. Here's How Chevy Fixed It. Key components shared between the racing version of the engine and the production unit include the block and heads, crankshaft, direct...
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Lamborghini Design Chief Discusses The Huracán: VideoThe Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 truly is a sight to behold. Words and photos just cannot describe how good the car looks in person; clean surfaces, aggressive lines and muscular proportions are combined in a way that only Lamborghini’s designers can achieve, making it look like...
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Formula One Australian Grand Prix Preview: VideoAfter the long winter break, the Formula One World Championship is finally back in action. This year's season-opener, the 2014 Australian Grand Prix, has the added excitement of being the first race for the new turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 power units, but the changes don’t end there. As the...
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Mercedes Exec Hints At Electric S-ClassMercedes-Benz’s latest S-Class will soon be available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms, with the latter promising fuel economy of up to 78 mpg when it arrives on the market early next year. However, further down the track we could see a pure electric version of the popular luxury sedan that...
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2014 Audi RS 5 DTM Race Car RevealedThe 2014 Audi RS 5 DTM will try to defend the company's championship title.
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Audi Exec Hints At More TT Variants, Including Shooting BrakeSomebody, somewhere within Audi, can't quite get the idea of an Audi TT shooting brake out of their head. The last two generations of TT have been previewed with shooting brakes, most recently the Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Concept, and before that the self-titled 2005 Audi Shooting Brake concept...
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The Koenigsegg One:1 would be the perfect addition to the Dubai Police's fleet of supercars.
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Longest Car Ramp Jump Record In The WorksToyo Tires, Monster Energy and professional skier and rally driver Guerlain Chicherit are gearing up to grab one of the most spectacular automotive records--the longest car ramp jump. The current record was set in a high-profile stunt by Formula Drift champion and rallycross driver Tanner Foust...
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Size Matters 2 Trailer Promises Big-Rig Mayhem: VideoMike Ryan and his Freightliner race truck are back in another stunt video.
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2015 C63 AMG Spied, Audi R8 e-tron Confirmed, Nürburgring Sold: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-Benz’s next-generation C63 AMG has been spied in prototype form ahead of its launch later this year. The car is wearing the least camouflage gear we’ve seen yet, which means an auto show debut can’t be far. Audi’s shelved R8 e-tron electric sports car is getting a...
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Jaguar’s Future Model Plans PlottedJaguar will introduce an all-new XE sport sedan next year to do battle with the likes of the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. But as exciting as it sounds, the XE’s arrival is only the start of a major product overhaul at Jaguar that will see most of its lineup renewed within the next...
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1964 Pre-Production Mustang And Other Specials Head To Carlisle Ford NationalsFord is gearing up for the Mustang’s 50th anniversary on April 17 but the celebrations won’t be limited to events run by the Blue Oval. This year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals, taking place in Carlisle, Pennsylvania from June 6-8, will also be celebrating the milestone and will...
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