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Zenvo showed up at this year's Geneva auto show with a new street-legal version of its TSR track machine. Called the TSR-S, the car is simply pure aggression, from its flat-plane crank V-8 with twin superchargers, to its carbon fiber body and no-nonsense interior. But we haven't even got to its standout feature: the Centripetal Wing. In addition to boosting downforce and acting as an air brake when necessary, the wing has the ability to pivot from side to side. This pivoting function, demonstrated clearly in the video above, helps the car during cornering. When the TSR-S corners, the wing...
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Audi open to electric supercar with solid-state batteryThe Audi Sport division is working on an electric super sedan for launch in 2020, tentatively named the e-tron GT. However, this model isn't a replacement for the R8 supercar which sits at the top of the Audi Sport lineup. At this point in time a replacement for the R8 is yet to be decided but one...
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Report: Apple to use VW vans for first self-driving serviceApple and the Volkswagen Group have reportedly forged a deal that will see VW's Transporter van, the modern version of the iconic Microbus, used by Apple for its first self-driving service. The news was reported on Wednesday by The New York Times which cited people familiar with the project. The...
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McLaren names Indy 500 winner as new chief test driverMcLaren's next-generation of sports cars and supercars will first be handed to Kenny Bräck. The British automaker announced Wednesday that the Swedish racing driver is now chief test driver. He replaces long-time tester Chris Goodwin who last year joined Aston Martin. The title comes with...
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Bruno Senna drives the McLaren SennaMuch like the McLaren Senna, racing driver Bruno Senna has a large name to live up to. Bruno is the nephew of Ayrton Senna, one of the all-time greatest racing drivers. McLaren has named its newest hypercar the Senna to honor the late great motorsport hero but also to highlight just how focused of...
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2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 spotted totally uncoveredWe're not supposed to see it yet, but the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 made a surprise appearance recently in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Camaro6 forum user by the name of "mlee" snapped photos of a truck carrying the refreshed pony car, but the changes don't exactly mirror those on the regular 2019 Camaro...
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When you think about expensive automobiles, there's one data point that doesn't often enter into the discussion. That would be reliability. It seems the more you spend on a car, the less reliable it becomes. But is that truly the case? Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained is here to examine this idea, see if it holds up, and discuss why it might not really matter in the end. The conversation unfolds as Fesnke pilots a Mercedes-Benz S560 Cabriolet. It's a $155,000 drop top filled with all manner of technology and upscale features. This Benz is a great platform to use as an exploratory...
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The Aston Martin Vulcan is going racing...sort ofAston Martin is in full attack as it dives headlong into its Second Century plan. The cars are aggressive yet still beautiful, and at every level of performance and price being offered. Near the top of the hill sits the mighty Vulcan tracak car. This 830-horsepower super machine appears poised to...
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Germany's second-biggest city to introduce diesel bans on May 31Hamburg will become Germany's first city to impose a ban on diesel cars. The ban will be introduced on May 31 but only along two major roads in the city center. A number of signs have been erected to warn drivers of the ban and suggest alternative routes. It's not a blanket ban on diesel, as it is...
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2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS first drive review: fighting for attentionBorn into a prizewinning family, the 2018 Porsche 718 GTS may never be the champion of anything—not in the Porsche lineup at least. That doesn’t mean it’s not a winner. The 2018 Porsche 718 GTS adds 15 horsepower and 8 pounds-feet of torque above the Cayman S or Boxster S, cuts...
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Ferrari SP38, 2017 Ford GT, 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T: Car News HeadlinesFerrari has a new Special Projects car, and it's called the SP38. The name doesn't give away any clues but the design makes it obvious that the iconic F40 was the source of inspiration. Ford's GT is back in the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Remember how Ford said owners weren't allowed...
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Bugatti builds 100th ChironBugatti on Wednesday revealed it had built the 100th example of its Chiron. The milestone was reached a little over two years since the 1,480-horsepower hypercar's debut at the 2016 Geneva auto show. Bugatti celebrated by taking a group shot with the car and its employees at its headquarters in...
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Ferrari has unveiled the latest creation from its exclusive Special Projects program. The program lets the most loyal of loyal Ferrari customers build their dream Prancing Horse based on the donor chassis of an existing model. And the latest Special Projects Ferrari is the SP38 which is based on the 488 GTB and draws inspiration from the iconic F40. This can be seen by the angular lines of the roof, the movement of the side intakes to just below the window line, and the new vented engine cover. The latter swaps the rear glass of the 488 GTB in favor of a flip-up carbon fiber panel whose vents...
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2017 Ford GT sells for $1.8M at auctionFord made buyers of its modern GT supercar sign an agreement promising not to sell for at least two years in an attempt to curb the cars from being flipped for huge profits. It hasn't worked because some GT buyers have already sold their cars, with the latest example selling at Mecum's auction in...
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2019 BMW 3-Series spy shots and videoFeast your eyes on the latest spy shots of a prototype for BMW’s next-generation 3-Series, arguably the automaker’s most important model of the decade. It is expected to be revealed in late 2018 or early next year as a 2019 model. Like past generations, this new 3-Series, code-named the...
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2018 Opel Corsa GSi hot hatch revealed with 148 horsepowerGerman automaker Opel recently revived its GSi performance trim with a hot version of its Insignia sedan and wagon. Now, Opel has revealed the second model to receive the GSi treatment: the Corsa subscompact. The Corsa GSi is all about agile handling. That's why the car's 1.4-liter turbocharged...
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DS 3 Crossback to offer EV option, target Audi Q2PSA Group's luxury brand DS launched its first standalone model last year in the form of the DS 7 Crossback, a small SUV with the refinement and technology to match the German marques. Now DS is in the final stage of testing of its second model, a compact SUV to be called the DS 3 Crossback. The...
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VW commits to new Americas Rallycross seriesVolkswagen has thrown its support behind the newly minted Americas Rallycross series (ARX) and announced it will enter the competition with its Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team, which previously participated in the now-defunct Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC) series. Returning Volkswagen drivers...
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Companies continue to race at lightspeed to bring self-driving cars to market, but along the way, the robo cars have had their fair share of incidents. The latest error occurred in Jerusalem. While Mobileye showed off its latest self-driving car prototype, the vehicle ran a red light during a press demonstration. Bloomberg reported on the incident on Tuesday and Mobileye has since declared onboard television cameras interfered with the car's own camera system. The self-driving car reportedly identified the red light, but electromagnetic interference cut the signal, and the car crept through...
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China to cut tariffs for cars, auto partsIn what could prove to be a major turning point in China's tough stance on trade in the auto sector, China's Finance Ministry on Tuesday confirmed cuts for import tariffs on cars and car parts. Due to roll in from July 1, the cuts will see tariffs on most vehicles reduced to 15 percent, and on...
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Ford sues dealership that resold John Cena's GTLegal drama seems to follow the Ford GT wherever it goes. The latest installment of drama comes from a well-known story involving John Cena, his GT, and the fact the actor and wrestler flipped the car within a no-sell window. Ford sued Cena last year, and the ordeal is still playing out in court...
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Elon Musk reveals when $35K Tesla Model 3 could start production, admits brake issueTesla's rollout of the Model 3 has been anything but smooth sailing, and thousands of customers are still waiting for one very important Model 3 variant: the base model. It's the car Tesla CEO Elon Musk has consistently promised would come with a $35,000 price tag and 220 miles of range. Now, Musk...
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2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T first drive review: the way forward for a classicThe scene in the rearview mirror of the 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T is remarkably clear. It’s all high-definition vineyards and crystal-clear coastline, for as long as I dare look back. Why it’s so clear: Engineers fitted thinner rear and side windows that are not only 6 pounds lighter...
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Porsche 911 Turbo, Mercedes-EQ Formula E, Ford Mach 1: Today's Car NewsA prototype for the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo has been spotted. The particular tester is for the car's convertible option, which should be launched alongside the coupe in late 2019 or early the following year. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first details on its Formula E program. The...
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