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Design studio Icona will use the 2019 Shanghai auto show to present a self-driving logistics vehicle developed for Chinese online retail giant JD.
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2020 Mini Cooper S E Hardtop spy shotsOur latest spy shots show Mini's electric Hardtop which is due in 2019 and set to be badged a Cooper S E.
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Electric Mini Hardtop will be badged a Cooper S EMini's first volume electric car bows in 2019, but instead of positioning it as an eco model Mini has decided to go the hot hatch route.
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In-house recycling program will allow Jaguar to turn old cars into new onesJaguar is developing an in-house recycling program that will enable the brand to use aluminum and batteries from its older models to go into new cars.
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Jeep M-175 Five Quarter concept is one boss restomod pickupIt wouldn't be the Jeep Moab Easter Safari without at least one restomod concept vehicle, and the M-175 Five Quarter concept carries on the tradition in an imposing manner. The M-175 Five Quarter concept, a nod to Jeep's past 1 1/4-ton pickups, is one of the six concepts Jeep produced for the 53rd...
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Jeep boss says Hellcat engine fits in Wrangler and Gladiator, but there's a problemJeep has admitted the Wrangler and new Gladiator pickup can stuff parent automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobile's supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V-8 under the hood, but there's a rather large roadblock. Head of the Jeep brand in North America, Tim Kuniskis, said the Hellcat engine "fits like a glove,"...
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On Monday, Jeep marked the 53rd annual Moab Easter Safari with a new batch of wonderful concept vehicle. In the process, Jeep answered a question so many enthusiasts have asked: What if the Gladiator were to spawn a two-door pickup model? Enter the J6 concept, one of six concept vehicles Jeep revealed Monday and plans to showcase in Moab, Utah, April 13-21. The J6 mixes both modern and retro design elements to create a seriously great-looking two-door pickup. In the process, the concept also maximizes cargo space with a 6-foot bed, 1-foot longer than the one on the standard Gladiator pickup...
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Next Toyota Tundra and Tacoma to reportedly share a platformFuture Toyota pickup trucks across the globe may share one common platform, regardless of segment and configuration. Thus, the mid-size Tacoma and full-size Tundra will reportedly ride on shared bones, according to an Automotive News (subscription required) report on Monday. The report cited...
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Opinion: The mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette shouldn't be a CorvetteThe mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette will debut in 2019 even though it shouldn’t. At least not as a Corvette. The mid-engine Corvette is GM’s moonshot. But moonshots shouldn’t be watered down to fit parameters.
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Gladiator concepts to star at 2019 Easter Jeep SafariJeep will once again use the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, to roll out a bevy of wild concepts—concepts that typically hint at what's coming down the line, either directly from Jeep or through the Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar catalogs. Naturally this year the focus is on the...
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Fisker SUV, numbers matching Shelby GT350, Casil Motors Ferrari 328: Today's Car NewsRevived EV brand Fisker has a 300-mile SUV in the works for a 2021 launch. The company has released a new teaser shot and confirmed that a former Toyota and Volkswagen manufacturing executive is working on the project. A numbers matching 1967 Ford Shelby GT350 has just gone under the hammer and the...
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FCA selling Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione coupe and spider with delivery milesFiat Chrysler Automobiles' Reloaded by Creators restoration department is selling an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione coupe and spider that only have delivery miles on them.
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You've probably never thought much of what goes into a 0-60 mph sprint, but a video from BMW explains it all in great detail.
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FCA to pay Tesla for help in avoiding European emissions violationsTo get its fleet-wide average carbon emissions down to a permissible level in Europe, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will pay Tesla hundreds of millions of dollars to count its EVs.
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Fisker recruits ex-Toyota and VW manufacturing exec for 300-mile electric SUVFisker has hired an industry veteran to help lay the groundwork for production of its 300-mile electric SUV due in 2021.
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Numbers matching 1967 Ford Shelby GT350 sells for $187,000A 1967 Ford Shelby GT350 with almost all of its original parts, as well as the original invoice and window sticker, went under the hammer recently and fetched $187,000.
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Watch a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon hit 211 mphIt's been nearly two years since the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon arrived on the scene, and although the car has exited production, it's still making a splash. The latest accolade comes from the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds (JBPG) runway in Merritt Island, Florida. The company claims the runway...
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Apple patents system to help self-driving cars correct slipping tiresApple remains quiet about any plans for self-driving cars, but it continues to file patents that clue us into what the technology company is interested in. A new patent revolves around detecting speed and behavior at a self-driving car's tires. Essentially, it's a new process that could give a...
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As many parts of the world begin to thaw after winter, it's time to give the cars a much-needed bath after months of snow, salt, slush and other road debris. Some may recall AMMO Auto Care produced a video showcasing an intense detailing routine to rid any car of salt last year, but this time around, the company has focused on the casual detailer. Instead of all the fancy equipment, removing the wheels and tires, and raising the car to clean the undercarriage, the company decided to make a compressed version of the routine. It's still plenty effective, but it's suited for someone who wants to...
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2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45, 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 2019 Corvette Grand Sport: This Week's Top PhotosMercedes-Benz has a new generation of its CLA compact sedan on its hands and this week we spotted a prototype for the high-performance CLA45 from Mercedes-AMG. We hear the car will come with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and over 400 horsepower. Another vehicle we spied was Land Rover's...
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Track-only Ferrari models to invade Laguna Seca for Ferrari Racing DaysFerrari fans should pack their bags for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca this May as the Ferrari Racing Days will storm the track. Fans will be able to see some of the most sought-after Ferrari production cars duke it out on the track. The Italian firm announced Thursday that the Ferrari Racing Days...
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Casil Motors to give Ferrari 328 a modern makeoverCasil Motors is taking on the resto-mod trend with an Italian flavor. The Las Vegas-based company announced it will transform 30 Ferrari 328 models into what it calls the BB3X8. The final product looks like something out of a video game with a widebody kit and flared wheel arches. Casil said the...
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Porsche Half11 is sure to shock classic car puristsThe Porsche 911 is a dream car for many enthusiasts. Yet, a lot has been done with vintage 911s over the past decade that moves beyond what came from the factory, despite how purists may feel. Forget all that, though, because the Half11 is a 911 project like we've never seen. In a Thursday report...
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2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition will cost nearly six figuresImproved track capability will cost buyers of the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition. The luxury brand revealed the limited-edition sports coupe will cost a whopping $97,675 when it goes on sale. The announcement came Thursday alongside pricing for the standard Lexus RC F, which will start at $65,775...
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