Car News
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We were recently able to drive the seventh-generation Corvette, the new 2014 Corvette Stingray, and were impressed to see how far the car has come since the original of the 1950s. If you’re not familiar with your Corvette generations, then today’s your lucky day. Though not quite as old as the Corvette, Audi’s Quattro sports car also has historical significance. At the Frankfurt Auto Show next month, we’ll see a modern interpretation in the form of a striking new concept. This weekend is the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Lamborghini, which is...
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Production Porsche 918 Spyder Shows Up At Pebble BeachPorsche is presenting two very special vehicles at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance taking place this weekend, the 918 Spyder, which the automaker just tweeted a photo of and confirmed was the final production specification, and the recently revealed 911 50th Anniversary Edition...
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2015 Ford Mustang To Weigh 400 Pounds Less Than Current Car: ReportThe 2015 Ford Mustang is on track for an auto show debut within the next six months and already many of its details are becoming known. Today, we learned that engineers developing the car have targeted a substantial weight saving for the new model. A source familiar with the car’s development...
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BMW To Present 4-Series M Performance Parts In FrankfurtBMW will present the full line of M Performance accessories for its new 4-Series coupe at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show next month. We were given a taste of what to expect back in July but now we have more details on the accessories, which include everything from aesthetic improvements to power...
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Chevy Corvette: Seven Generations, Three Stingrays, One DreamAs we welcome the latest heir to the Corvette throne of American sports car greatness, it's worth taking the time to look back at the previous six generations to see where the new Stingray plants its roots. The first generation of the Corvette (1953-1962) bears little resemblance to today's...
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Next Rolls-Royce Phantom To Share 7-Series Platform, Arrive In 2016: ReportIt was in early 2003 that the current Phantom first hit the scene, the first Rolls-Royce to be launched under the stewardship of BMW and the first standalone model from the British marque for quite some time. The car has since gone on to spawn coupe and convertible versions and was given a mild...
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Many automakers offer performance driver training for customers eager to learn the ins and outs of their vehicles and how to make the most of their performance, whether on the road or at a track. Aston Martin is taking it a step further by introducing a new training program aimed specifically at budding racing drivers. Aston Martin Racing, the official motorsport arm of the British automaker, has launched a new driver training program that turns complete novices into racing drivers with a recognized license to compete in championships both in the U.K. and overseas. The comprehensive course...
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Audi Shows Sequential Turn Signal Of 2015 A8Audi will be introducing facelifted versions of its A8 and S8 sedans next month at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, and in the lead up to their arrival the brand with the four rings has been dropping details about some of the new technology that will feature on the cars. Audi has already confirmed...
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2014 Nissan Rogue Spy ShotsNissan’s aging Rogue crossover, on sale since 2007, is about to be replaced by a brand new model, pictured here testing in prototype form. The new model will still be called a Rogue, though overseas it will be known as the X-Trail. As the spy shots confirm, the new Rogue, which we’re...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA previewMercedes-Benz officially has a compact crossover in the hopper; it's bound for Europe, the U.S., and elsewhere, and it's called the GLA-Class. Ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, where it will make its official world debut in a few weeks, the company has revealed a set of photos of this small...
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Audi Marks TT Production Milestone With New Special EditionAudi is celebrating the manufacture of its 500,000th TT sports car by launching an exclusive special edition. The new special edition is called the 2014 Audi TTS Competition and production will be limited to just 500 units. As the name suggests, the cars are based on the TTS model and come with...
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Lamborghini’s Oldest And Newest Cars Head To Pebble BeachAs you are probably already aware, Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion we’ve already seen the automaker roll out a 50th anniversary Aventador, the new Veneno supercar and the Egoista concept car. Lamborghini also organized an epic rally that saw...
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We’ve finally driven the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and have put down our impressions in a First Drive report. We won’t spoil it for you other than saying that the new Corvette is worlds better than the last one, and the last one was pretty great. Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new GLA ahead of the compact crossover’s official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show next month. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until the second half of 2014 to see it in showrooms. Can you believe that we’re now up to nine-speed transmissions? We tested ZF’s nine-speed...
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Audi Teases New Quattro Concept Ahead Of Frankfurt DebutThese are the first images of a new Audi Quattro concept set to debut next month at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. In 2010, Audi rolled out a similar modern Quattro concept to mark 30 years since the launch of its original Quattro, and while that previous concept was slated for production a new...
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Saleen Teases Unveiling Of New CarSaleen, the company behind the S7 supercar and a host of tuned Mustangs, has confirmed it will unveil a brand new car this Saturday, August 17. The unveiling will take place during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, one of the satellite events of this...
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Watch Hennessey’s Twin-Turbo Ferrari 458 Do 0-60 In 2.8 Seconds: VideoSome might say it’s sacrilege to turbocharge a Ferrari, unless the factory already has, but it’s hard to make a case when you get performance numbers like those of Hennessey’s new twin-turbocharged Ferrari 458 Italia. The Texan tuner’s latest package for the Italian...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray first drive reviewIf you've been saving your pennies hoping the new seventh-generation Corvette would deliver the performance goods, get your hammer. It's time to break open the piggy bank. Why? Because the Z51 package makes it almost--almost--as good as a C6 Z06, but it's just $51,995 in base form. The last Z06...
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Audi Reflects On Le Mans: VideoAudi and the 24 Hours of Le Mans go hand in hand these days. The automaker has won 11 races, and it's only entered in 13 of them. Those 11 wins place Audi behind only Porsche for most wins by a manufacturer, and Porsche has been at this quite a bit longer. Audi's recent domination of what many...
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The Fiat 500 Cattiva can be ordered either in 500 Sport or 500 Turbo trim.
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Confirmed For October RevealCadillac has confirmed that its redesigned Escalade SUV will be revealed to the world on October 7, 2013. The reveal will take place outside of the auto show arena, with Cadillac choosing to present the big luxury SUV at a low-key event in New York. It will eventually go on sale in 2014, as a 2015...
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2014 Range Rover Evoque: Driving The New Nine-Speed AutomaticNot so long ago, a five-speed automatic transmission was pretty advanced--but we're in a new age now. Six speeds is the norm now even in smaller cars--when they're not fitted with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), anyhow--and even the eight-speed automatic pioneered by Lexus a decade ago...
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Fox Sports Acquires Broadcast Rights For United SportsCar RacingIf you’re serious about your motorsport, you had better ensure you have access to the various Fox Sports channels as the media giant has signed up for broadcast rights of two new racing series. Yesterday we told you that Fox Sports would be broadcasting the new Formula E Championship starting...
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Jay Leno Drives The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: VideoRocky is the road that has led to the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28's production. Rumored for release years ago, with General Motors choosing to offer a ZL1 and then a 1LE, all but the most faithful Z/28 fans had given up hope that we’d ever see a modern Camaro bearing the alphanumerical...
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Hyperloop Details, BMW M3 And M4 Teased, Mercedes GLA Video: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz isn't keeping the new GLA-Class a secret. We've spied the new compact crossover numerous times while undergoing testing, and now the automaker has released deign sketches and a video to tease us. The new luxury crossover will make its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show on September...
Joel Feder