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Over the past week, a Volkswagen Tiguan has been seen hurtling around the Nürburgring. And most curiously, the engine note emanating from it was very similar to that of the inline-5 fitted to the RS 3 and RS Q3 from Audi Sport. This has led to speculation that the vehicle might be a prototype for the first-ever Tiguan R. However, it’s more likely we’re looking at a test mule for the next-generation RS Q3. The biggest clue is the license plate information which reveals the vehicle was registered in the German city of Ingolstadt, Audi’s hometown. The lack of camouflage...
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Rare Ferrari Daytona 'Alloy' is a one-off Italian masterpiece, and it's for saleWhen the phrase "one off" is applied to a Ferrari, enthusiasts' ears collectively perk up. This Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona 'Alloy' is one of those times when all eyes are on one car. Only 1,200 examples of the 365 GTB/4 were produced by Ferrari between 1969 and 1973, which makes the base car rare...
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Porsche says it won't build hybrids with manual transmissionsFancy a hybridized Porsche with a manual transmission? Not so fast, says the German luxury and sports car maker. At the debut of the 2019 Porsche Cayenne, the brand said it won't build any hybrid vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox. Road and Track spoke with Dr. Gernot Döllner, who is vice...
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Could electric cars use manual transmissions?There's concern among many enthusiasts that the manual transmission is on its way out. This coincides with the notion that electric cars are the future and internal combustion engines will continue to fall out of favor as electric car charging infrastructure and technology exits infancy. If there's...
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Ford patent shows self-leveling cupholder--no more spillsFile this to Ford's growing list of obscure patents the American automaker has moved to protect over the past few years. It looks like Ford may be interested in ensuring drivers' beverages arrive intact with a self-leveling cupholder. Ford moved to protect the self-leveling cupholder with the U.S...
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What is powder coating?You've heard the term before, but do you really know what powder coating is all about? It's not simply an airgun spraying a powdery substance that magically turns into a bonded surface on your wheels. There's a whole lot of science going on, which means we need to turn to our favorite engineer...
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Plenty of incredible machines will cross the auction block at RM Sotheby's special Ferrari-only auction event next month, though this is an outlier. It's not an actual Ferrari 812 Superfast, but a 1:12 scale model of one, and it too will seek a buyer. Obviously, since it's a model, it doesn't actually run and has no engine. However, that hasn't stopped RM Sotheby's from estimating a sale price higher than an actual Ferrari 812 Superfast. While the real car stickers for $315,000, this model is expected to fetch up to $385,000. Just a quick recap: it doesn't run, it's not a real car, and it's...
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2019 Porsche Cayenne, 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Mini Electric: Today’s Car NewsPorsche’s third-generation Cayenne SUV has finally been revealed. The latest model looks much sleeker and sportier than the outgoing one, and it should perform significantly better too thanks to its lightweight MLB platform and more powerful engines. Speaking of powerful SUVs, we’ve...
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Smart is the latest automaker to unveil a self-driving pod carDaimler’s Smart brand will use next month’s 2017 Frankfurt auto show to preview its vision for personal transport of tomorrow. The preview is in the form of the Smart Vision EQ ForTwo concept, a fully self-driving electric pod car ideal for shared urban mobility. Some readers will...
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2018 Armada is first Nissan with video-streaming rearview mirrorNissan is the latest automaker to introduce a video-streaming rearview mirror, which the Japanese automaker is calling an Intelligent Rearview Mirror (I-RVM). We first saw the technology introduced by Cadillac on the 2016 CT6. What it is, essentially, is a traditional rearview mirror with an...
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Cummins beats Tesla to electric semi truckAs Tesla fans and the industry at large await the reveal of the electric car brand’s promised semi-trailer truck in September, Cummins, most widely known for its diesel engines, has quietly unveiled an electric truck of its own. Cummins’ truck is strictly a concept, but the company is...
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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk first drive: the most expensive, violent Hellcat yetApproach the 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and few external cues give away that this isn’t a normal Grand Cherokee SRT. The front fog lights are missing to allow more air to feed air-to-oil intercoolers, the quad-tipped exhaust features a shiny black chrome finish, Trackhawk specific wheels...
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No surprises here. Elon Musk's proposed solution for Los Angeles, California's horrendous traffic will fit a Tesla Model S inside. The solution comes from Musk's latest venture, The Boring Company, and it's begun to dig underneath the headquarters of another Musk venture, SpaceX. Musk took to Instagram to provide an update on the project, where he said the tunnel will start in Hawthorne. If you haven't kept up to speed on The Boring Company, the company envisions a network of underground tunnels to bypass ground traffic above. Cars, bikes, and more would drive onto an elevator, which would...
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Jay Leno explores a bit of BMW history with a 1967 BMW 1600BMW vehicles produced between 1962 and 1977 are referred to as the New Class. Well, Neue Klasse if you want to get all German about it. These cars were the ones that helped BMW rise up from the depths of massive financial challenges and usher its vehicles onto a viable global stage. There were...
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Domino's is working with Ford for autonomous pizza deliveryThe pizza guy, or lady, may one day be a thing of the past as Ford and Domino's announced a new partnership to deliver pizzas with self-driving cars. With a fleet of self-driving Ford Fusion Hybrids, Domino's will begin to carry out pizza deliveries with the advanced cars, though a Ford safety...
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2019 Porsche Cayenne adds power, tech, restrained lookIn the past couple of years, Porsche has redesigned the Cayman and Boxster (adding the 718 designation to each), introduced a twin-turbocharged 911 Carrera, and turned the Panamera from one of the most unattractive cars on the road into one of the best looking. Good. Great. Wonderful. And none of...
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Mazda patents Aston Martin-esque doors, but why?We still don't know what exactly the bright minds at Mazda are up to with regards to a new RX-branded sports car, but the Japanese automaker hasn't been shy about patenting some interesting things. For example, Mazda most recently patented Aston Martin-like doors. Why? We don't know, but they open...
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Audi Sport boss interested in hypercar but focusing on SUVs, electric cars firstFormer Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann has been busy since taking up the reins at Audi Sport a year ago. Primarily, he’s been focused on expanding the line-up to provide Audi Sport with a better footing to take on more prominent rivals BMW M and Mercedes-AMG. Given the direction the...
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Chevrolet engineers are out testing a prototype for an updated Malibu. And judging by the level of camouflage gear they’re using, a number of visual tweaks are pegged for the mid-size sedan. In particular, it appears the front fascia is sporting a new design for the daytime running lights. The current Malibu, the nameplate’s ninth generation, was introduced in 2016, meaning this update likely represents a mid-cycle refresh. The current range of engines should carry over, though there are rumors Chevy may add the 1.6-liter turbocharged diesel engine already found in the Cruze...
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2018 BMW i3, 2018 Volvo S60, 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR: Car News HeadlinesBMW’s just updated its i3. There isn’t any extra range, but there is a new performance-oriented model dubbed the i3s. It features a more powerful electric motor as well as a sport setting for its chassis setup. Volvo’s S60 and the related V60 continue to be available in...
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2018 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar get carbon fiber aero upgradesVolvo is in the process of transforming its in-house tuner Polestar into a standalone brand for high-performance electrified cars. The standalone Polestar is expected to make its splash on the world stage with a concept at next month’s 2017 Frankfurt auto show. The company is still going to...
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Lincoln Navigator, MKC hybrids reportedly coming in 2019Ford in 2015 committed to launching 13 electrified cars by 2020. And in January, we got an idea of what seven of those 13 electrified cars will be. Automotive News (subscription required) has now fleshed out the identity of more of the vehicles, based on information from its sources. For luxury...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible first drive review: more growl than biteI'm headed to Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois, and I'm a little nervous. Just yesterday I took delivery of a 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible, and today I'm going to drive it for one 20-minute session on Autobahn's 1.5-mile North Track. Thing is, I'm not sure I can handle this thing...
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2018 Bentley Continental GT spy shots and videoBentley’s Continental GT is now one of the oldest models in production, with the original coupe having first appeared on the scene as far back as the 2003 Geneva auto show. Yes, the vehicle has undergone numerous updates since then but the basic styling and underlying platform have continued...
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