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The LaCrosse is the second model in the United States to receive Buick’s upmarket Avenir treatment. In case you’ve forgotten, Avenir, French for “future,” is the name of a luxurious sedan concept Buick rolled out in 2015. The concept didn’t make it to production but its name and more upmarket treatments feature in a sub-brand Buick is using to denote extra luxurious versions of its existing models. Earlier this year Buick rolled out the Enclave Avenir and now we have the LaCrosse Avenir. Both arrive as 2018 models. On the LaCrosse Avenir, the special touches...
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 spy shotsEarlier this week we brought you spy shots of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Today we have the first shots of the pickup’s corporate cousin, the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The current Sierra was introduced in 2014 and updated in 2016. The Sierra seen here testing is more of an extensive update...
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Pagani decides to build a new Zonda for customer of tuning firm TopCar DesignAnother day, another Zonda. Okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but there’s still a surprising number of new Zondas being churned out by Pagani despite the car officially being out of production. Remember all the hoopla over the Revolucion? The car, of which just five examples were...
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2018 BMW M3 CS sheds weight, ups powerM3 fans can look forward to a quicker, more extreme version of BMW’s sport sedan benchmark arriving next year. The vehicle we’re talking about is the first-ever M3 CS which is limited to just 550 units in the United States. It arrives next spring, as a 2018 model. Yes, BMW seems to be...
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Honda shows CB4 Interceptor Concept with wind-powered generatorHonda arrived at the 2017 EICMA, or Milan Motorcycle Show, on Monday to debut two production motorcycles, the CB1000R and CB300R, but the Japanese bike maker had one last surprise for showgoers. Following the production bikes, Honda showed a follow-up to the 2015 CB4 Concept, the CB4 Interceptor...
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Select Ferrari dealers now authorized to maintain and repair older FerrarisLet's say you have a classic or vintage Ferrari, and it needs a bit of work. We're going to pretend that your bank account isn't embarrassingly full of overdraft charges for this one. You can search around for an independent mechanic, but finding one willing and able to spin wrenches on a very...
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Sam Schmidt has changed my mind. I’ve been opposed to most of these so-called driver-assistance features that automakers and government bureaucrats have been adding to our vehicles. While I really like having a rear-view camera on my vehicle, I dislike such things as lane-change technology that fights against — literally changes steering-system feedback parameters — if you attempt to move into a different lane of traffic without using a turn signal. I’ve always felt such things were for people who had never bothered to learn how to drive, defensively or otherwise. But...
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Service, not protectionism, is why American car brands suffer in JapanIt's something that has bothered numerous U.S. leaders for decades: Why do American automakers struggle to gain a foothold in the world's third-largest auto market, Japan? Recently, President Donald Trump opened up this conversation yet again on his 12-day-long Asia-Pacific trip. He referenced the...
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Watch Devel’s 12.3-liter quad-turbo V-16 make 5,007 horsepowerWhen a new hypercar builder arrives on the scene, it's met with lots of skepticism and eye rolling. It's typically all warranted, though, as these cars promise insane speeds, crazier price tags, and an often imaginary waiting list. This is also usually accompanied by press release photos that are...
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Google and VW will use quantum computers to develop battery, self-driving technologyVolkswagen will embark on a transformation of its business through electric cars and self-driving technology, and it is looking elsewhere to bolster its technological capabilities. On Monday, the German automaker announced a partnership with Google to work with quantum computers for future battery...
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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS first drive review: fierce and focusedALGARVE, PORTUGAL – The most fearsome, trackworthy Porsche is no longer the naturally aspirated GT3. If Nürburgring Nordschleife lap times mean anything to you, the wondrously capable 918 Spyder has also been eclipsed. The latest King of the ‘Ring and sharpest weapon in the Porsche...
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Chevy Silverado spied, Ford Expedition reviewed, Lamborghini Urus teased: Today’s Car NewsChevrolet engineers are out testing a new Silverado 1500 and we’ve got photos of one of the prototypes. Ford’s impressed us with its latest round of updates to the F-150 and Ram is about to introduce a redesign of its 1500. The new Silverado is going to have its work cut out for it when...
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Before the Subaru WRX landed in the United States, there wasn't much of a market for affordable and practical performance cars. Think about it for two seconds. Before the WRX, name something similar. Sure, performance coupes were big, but not sedans with proper sports car credentials. It's safe to say Subaru changed the U.S. automotive landscape with the WRX's introduction. And now, you can learn all about it thanks to Donut Media. Born from rally racing, the Subaru WRX, called the Impreza WRX for years, came to life on the rally stage in 1993. Subaru first ran the larger Legacy in rally...
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Lamborghini gives us another look at the Urus SUV production lineLamborghini is about to launch an SUV based on its Urus concept from 2012. The new SUV, which will keep the Urus name of the concept, will be unveiled on December 4 and should be on sale next year, as a 2019 model. Prototypes spotted in the wild reveal a design that closely adheres to the lines of...
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2018 F1 calendar revealed, includes renewed French Grand PrixThe calendar for the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship has been revealed, and among the 21 stops next season will be France. Yes, the French Grand Prix is making a return after a 10-year hiatus. It will be held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, located near Marseille. Also making a return in...
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 spy shotsChevrolet is already out testing prototypes for its next-generation Silverado 1500, though the new pickup will be more of an extensive update of the current model rather than a true redesign. The current Silverado 1500 was introduced for 2014, bringing with it General Motors' then-new K2XX...
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2018 Ford Expedition first drive review: an "A" student at lastFor a long time, the Ford Expedition was forgotten—perhaps, even forgettable. Last redesigned in 2007, the SUV received next-to-no attention until 2015, when Dearborn decided to drop a 3.5-liter Ecoboost under the hood as part of the mildest of refreshes. It was fine, the “C's get...
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Historic Porsche 550A Spyder race car slated for Bonhams’ Scottsdale auctionA legendary 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder works racer that placed on the podium at Le Mans, won its class at the Nurburgring 1000, and is a winning veteran of races across Europe, has been consigned to Bonhams for its January auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, where it is expected to attract rapt attention...
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Fancy birdcages. That's how the Pierce-Arrow company got its start. Actually, it was called Heinz, Pierce and Munschauer back then before George Pierce acquired the whole company when he bought out his partners. Alongside the birdcages, Pierce added bicycles and in 1901 cars were introduced to the product list as well. Just eight years later, President Taft purchased a pair of Pierce Arrows. Fast forward to 2017, and Jay Leno is giving us a glimpse at his own Pierce-Arrow, a car that has never been restored. Jay's car is extra special as it carries a large distinction, literally. This Model...
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Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept electric car unveiled, hints at Lambo's futureLamborghini unveiled Monday its first all-electric sports car concept, the Terzo Millennio, the first indication that the 54-year-old automaker may divorce itself from its signature V-12 powerplant for its halo car in the future. The Lamborghini Terzo Millenio was unveiled in Cambridge...
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Texas revoking titles for dune buggies and other kit carsThe Texas DMV hit the dune buggy and kit car community with some unfortunate action earlier this year when it outlawed the vehicles' titles and registrations in the state, effectively banning them from public roads. As the state continues to revoke titles for kit cars, Texas owners are fighting...
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Revology offers a modern 1967 Shelby GT500 for $219,000If you want an original Shelby GT500 from the late 1960s, you're going to have to fork out a ton of dough and hope that a good one is on the market. If you want a brand-new Shelby GT500 that bears the lines of the original car but features many modern parts, you're still going to have to fork over...
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Waymo found drivers asleep, so it dumped partial self-driving featureAlphabet Inc.'s self-driving car subsidiary, Waymo, has made a conscious decision to skip partial self-driving technology. Why? The company found its test drivers napping behind the wheel, which meant they'd be unable to resume control of the car if needed. Clearly, this speaks volumes as to how...
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Infiniti’s most advanced vehicle ever to debut on November 28Infiniti has released a teaser sketch for what the automaker is calling its “most advanced” vehicle ever. Unfortunately that’s all the information we have right now. The vehicle, which judging from the teaser will be an SUV, makes its debut in Los Angeles in the same week the...
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