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The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is finally here, and we’ve driven it. Curious to know how it stacks up against the Ford Focus RS, Subaru WRX STI and Volkswagen Golf R? Find out in our first drive review. It’s now more affordable than ever to take home an open-top McLaren. The British firm has just added a 570S Spider to its entry-level Sports Series range. Jeep’s next-generation Wrangler is confirmed to be getting a pickup truck body style. We’ve got a realistic rendering of what it will look like. You'll find these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor...
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Godsil Manhattan V-16 Super-Coupe teased, design coming June 26It's been over three years since we first heard about the Godsil Manhattan V16 Super-Coupe project, and now it seems we'll finally get to see what this thing looks like. On June 26, Jason Godsil, CEO and founder of Godsil Motorscars, says he'll release images of the luxurious coupe's design. The...
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Latest "Gran Turismo Sport" trailer emphasizes racing, not car collectingEarlier this week, we got our first look at “Forza Motorsport 7” during the annual E3 event in Los Angeles. While Microsoft turned a lot of heads with its newest Xbox One exclusive, arch-rival Sony wasn't going to go through an entire E3 without releasing some news on its long-running...
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Here’s a glimpse at a near production-ready Aston Martin ValkyrieAston Martin treated visitors to its Art of Living lifestyle event coinciding with last month’s Formula One Monaco Grand Prix with a near production-ready example of its upcoming Valkyrie hypercar. One of those visitors was tennis ace Serena Williams who was happy to pose with the car...
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McLaren Sports Series blows its top with arrival of 2018 570S SpiderMcLaren will use the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed this month to present the 570S Spider. The car is the first open-top member of McLaren’s entry-level Sports Series range, and it's headed to the United States later this year with a starting price of $208,800, or about $21,000 more than the...
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First of Aston Martin’s new AMR models enters productionAston Martin at March's 2017 Geneva auto show announced the new AMR performance sub-brand. Named after the Aston Martin Racing motorsport department, AMR aims to enhance Aston Martin’s already impressive lineup with various performance upgrades as well as design and luxury treatments. The...
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Jaguar launched a lighter, more dynamic XF for 2016. The svelte sedan doesn’t get as much attention as its German rivals, but it’s one of the best options in the mid-size luxury segment, especially if you’re fond of spirited driving. Now the XF has spawned its wagon body style, which Jaguar likes to call a Sportbrake. And the good news is that the vehicle will be sold in the United States. It's due later this year, as a 2018 model, and is priced to start at $71,445, including destination. The XF Sportbrake is certainly handsome, though a long rear overhang gives the vehicle...
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2017 Honda Civic Type R priced at $34,775For years, Honda has been teasing us with the promise of a Civic Type R for the United States. We’re glad to report that the wait is finally over as the car is now on sale. It also has its first television spot up and running. Honda on Thursday confirmed a starting price of $34,775, including...
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Amazon to sell cars online?Amazon has effectively changed the way consumers shop for many goods. What started as a place to purchase books has become an entertainment hub, a grocery store, and a place to score deals on some of the hottest tech gadgets. Now, it may be about to replace car dealerships. A report from...
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2017 Honda Civic Type R first drive review: Track attackerIt’s a spectacular summer day in Montreal, and not just because it’s 80 degrees. It’s Formula One week, and the remote buzz is audible even downtown as F1 drivers crackle off practice laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. They turn one of the most peaceful places in one of North...
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2018 BMW 6-Series GT revealed, priced from $70,695The BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo has finally run its course, but before you pop the champagne cork note that a successor is coming. That successor is the 6-Series Gran Turismo which was revealed by BMW on Tuesday. The luxury hatchback is due in showrooms in the fall, as a 2018 model, and has been...
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This custom Chevy Colorado pre-runner is an exercise in off-road excessAn off-road racer's pre-runner truck is a tool for making sure that the course to be tackled is first thoroughly investigated. You want your co-driver to know where the bumps, ruts, and other pitfalls are. This way when you're blasting across the desert at 100 mph in the dark of night, you have an...
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A Jeep Wrangler pickup truck has been a long time coming. Jeep first confirmed a pickup in 2016, but rumors are swirling it will arrive as a 2019 model. While we wait, the fine folks at JL Wrangler Forums may have nailed what such a truck will eventually look like. The renderings show what a Wrangler pickup could look like in both 4-door and 2-door configurations with the latter shaping up to be really neat on its own. The 4-door rendering looks good, but a 2-door Wrangler pickup inherently has a higher cool factor. The design largely mimics what the JL Wrangler will most likely look like...
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Have values for the 'Holy Trinity' of hypercars peaked already?The collector car market has turned down this year. Many auction houses report once desirable, high-end vehicles have failed to sell or have underperformed when crossing the block. It seems the same can now be said for the holy trinity of hypercars. The Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and Porsche...
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After eclipsing Ford and GM, Tesla's market value briefly surpasses BMWThe market value of Tesla [NSDQ: TSLA] rallied once again last week and the automaker briefly surpassed BMW in market capitalization. According to Bloomberg, Tesla's stock climbed following CEO Elon Musk's announcement that the Model 3 would begin production in July and be followed in two to three...
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The Koenigsegg Regera is officially sold outThose searching for a Swedish hypercar can cross the Koenigsegg Regera off their list after the company announced all 80 units have officially been sold. The Regera debuted in 2016 with some pretty incredible—and Bugatti Chiron-besting—performance figures. An electric drive system and a...
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Watch the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS attack the NürburgringPorsche provided us with an early look at its upcoming 911 GT2 RS on Sunday, but the car’s development phase isn’t over yet as prototypes are still being run on the Nürburgring. The engineers are pushing the car hard as we can see the tail wanting to slide out on a number of...
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Ford GT production, Ford Ranger spy shots, McLaren IPO: Today’s Car NewsFord’s new GT supercar is actually built by Canadian firm Multimatic. The folks from video game developer Turn 10 Studios were recently allowed to visit the car’s production line, and thankfully they produced a video of the visit for us to enjoy. The Ford Ranger mid-size pickup truck is...
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Although Audi’s new A8 is scheduled for a formal debut at a July 11 event in Barcelona, Spain, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the fourth generation of the Audi flagship sedan in the new movie “Spider-Man: Homecoming” premiering on June 28. In the latest Marvel blockbuster, an A8 L is used to chauffeur Peter Parker/Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland. The movie also stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man and Chris Evans as Captain America. You won’t get to view the A8 in full, though. Audi says the car’s starring scene will only reveal the front...
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Apple finally confirms its car plansAfter years of secrecy, Apple has finally divulged some details on its much-hyped car project. In an interview with Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed the company is developing a self-driving system for cars, putting it in a race with rival tech giants such as Alphabet (Google’s parent)...
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Take a peek at the Ford GT production line thanks to Turn 10 StudiosAlan Hartman, the man in charge of video game developer Turn 10 Studios, isn't hurting for cash. He must enjoy automobiles, too, seeing as his firm is responsible for the "Forza" franchise. Hartman is also one of "The Chosen," the lucky few who raised their hand when Ford asked who wanted to...
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New study shows synthetic oil handily outperforms conventional oilWhile not everyone may forge a special bond with their car, there's never a chance to avoid scheduled maintenance. At some point, every single car needs a thing or two, and oil changes are simply one area of maintenance. While consumers are often tempted to pick the cheapest option, there's good...
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McLaren road car business could launch IPO in 3-5 yearsMcLaren Automotive, the road car business of the McLaren Technology Group, which also controls the McLaren Formula One team, could follow in the footsteps of close rival Ferrari and launch an initial public offering. The information was revealed by the supercar manufacturer’s CEO, Mike...
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2018 Hyundai Kona revealed, electric version comingHyundai’s rival to funky subcompact SUVs like the Nissan Juke, Toyota C-HR and upcoming Ford Ecosport, the 2018 Kona, has been revealed ahead of its market launch later this year. The name comes from a popular tourist spot in Hawaii and is meant to signify the fun, adventurous nature of the...
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