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A 2017 Cadillac CTS is already capable of "talking" with other CTS sedans—through the brand's vehicle-to-vehicle technology (V2V)—but now the brand wants its cars to chat with surrounding infrastructure, too. Cadillac demonstrated its first ever application of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology, which allows cars to communicate with important objects and technology on the road. V2I technology opens a world of possibilities for cars and drivers, such as safety and environment-related alerts in various conditions. In this application, a Cadilac CTS equipped with a V2I system...
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Ford Focus RS, STI-enhanced Subaru BRZ, NEVS 9-3X electric car: Today’s Car NewsFord has confirmed that the 2018 model year will be the last for the current-generation Focus RS. To mark the end of its run, Ford is offering a limited edition model offering some mechanical and styling upgrades. Subaru is teasing a BRZ sporting a massive STI wing. While we’re not expecting...
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Someone paid $44,000 to live out their "Mad Max" fantasies in this Ford Falcon XB GTOne of the most iconic movie cars of all time is the blacked-out police car from 1979’s “Mad Max.” Dubbed the Pursuit Special, it was based on a 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT sold in Australia, and through the original movie plus sequels it has grown to become just as popular as some of...
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Drivers of BMW iNext will be able to sleep behind the wheelBMW is currently working with tech giant Intel and vehicle sensor firm Mobileye to develop a highly-capable self-driving system which the automaker plans to deploy in 2021. The system will debut in a technological flagship code-named the iNext and be so robust that BMW predicts drivers in certain...
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New Subaru STI offering teasedSubaru has released a teaser image depicting a BRZ trunk lid with a massive STI wing attached. Subaru will release more information on June 8 so we’ll know very soon just what the automaker is planning. Better still, this won’t be a Japan-only proposition like so many STI offerings of...
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Volvo becomes first automaker to ship cars via ‘One Belt, One Road’ trade routeThough it doesn’t get much publicity in the west, the China-led ‘One Belt, One Road’ trade initiative will influence the majority of the world’s population by reshaping numerous economies across the European, Asian and African continents and changing the way goods are...
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It appears Ford’s been listening to fans. The automaker has implemented some upgrades on its Focus RS for 2018 after evaluating feedback on social media. The upgrades, which include enhancements in the mechanical and styling departments, are being introduced on a limited-edition model aptly named the Focus RS Limited Edition. Just 1,000 of them will be built for the United States with a further 500 pegged for Canada. Crucially, Ford points out that this will be the last chance to order the current Focus RS in North America. There’s a new generation of the Focus just around the...
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Watch a Porsche 917 engine get torn down and rebuilt in minutesThe Porsche 917 is one of the most iconic race cars to have ever set rubber on a racetrack. Its power, prowess, and capability are recognized to this day. Its flat-12-cylinder powered the 917 to victory at the 1970 and 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans. Today, we have a bit of engine porn for Porsche and...
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Documentary series dives into the Mercedes-AMG GT R and its ties to the NürburgringMercedes-AMG gave the GT R a proper nickname after showcasing its latest creation to the automotive world: The Beast of The Green Hell. The Beast is the Mercedes-AMG GT R; The Green Hell is none other than the Nürburgring. Mercedes-AMG has put together a new, five-part documentary series to...
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Jay Leno hits the beat in a 1978 Chevy Nova cop carRiding in a cop car means you're most likely in for a bad day. Driving a cop car, however, is a blast. That's because it's usually an otherwise mundane vehicle that's been given some heavy duty parts to help it hold up over the duration of its service life. It also has those cool lights and sirens...
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Takuma Sato wins 2017 Indy 500, Fernando Alonso retires due to engine troubleAfter a grueling 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Takuma Sato emerged victorious at the end of the 200-lap race. Sato's surprise victory came after a battle with Hélio Castroneves in the final few laps of the race. Sato is a former Formula One driver and has only won one...
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BMW fires up the M8 and it sounds angryBMW has effectively stolen headlines with the BMW 8-Series Concept. However, it won't stay conceptual for long and an M8 performance flagship is part of the reborn 8-Series recipe. So, would you like to hear how the M8 sounds? BMW let onlookers at the M Festival, held at the Nürburgring, take...
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When you're getting your vehicle serviced, you may have to say goodbye to it for a few days. If that's the case, we hope you have the fortune of receiving a loaner vehicle from the dealership. This is your new friend for a few days, and it should be adequate enough to get you around until you're back in the seat of your main machine. If you have a McLaren F1 that needs its engine rebuilt, you may suffer no such nonsense as vehicle downtime. When it's time to bring your multi-million dollar road car in for engine-out servicing, the folks at Woking have a spare engine waiting for its chance to...
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Second US-spec Lamborghini Centenario has landed statesideLamborghini Paramus of New Jersey has taken delivery of a very special Lambo. Though it may not be number one, it's number two of just four Lamborghini Centenarios destined for the United States. The New Jersey-based Lamborghini dealership posted photos of the Centenario to its official Instagram...
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Polestar claims it set a ‘Ring record in 2016, but did it?Volvo in-house tuner Polestar last week released a video claiming it set a lap record for “road-legal, four-door cars” at the Nürburgring in May 2016 using a stock S60 Polestar sedan. The time of 7:51.110 was set immediately after the German round of the 2016 World Touring Car...
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Lotus Exige once owned by Jerry Seinfeld sells for $90,400Jerry Seinfeld’s love of Porsches is renowned, but the comedian and television star isn’t averse to cars from other marques. For example, a year ago we saw Seinfeld sell a batch of cars that included a couple of Volkswagens. Now a 2009 Lotus Exige S 260 he once owned has just been sold...
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Rolls-Royce Sweptail, Honda Civic Si, BMW M8: Car News HeadlinesRolls-Royce has built what’s possibly the most expensive new car ever sold. It’s a one-off, coachbuilt special that’s been in development for the past four years. Sports car fans on a budget have a worthy option in the form of the 2017 Honda Civic Si. Available as a sedan or...
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Kris Singh adds Pagani Huayra BC to collectionKris Singh, the American multimillionaire with a love for exotic cars, has added yet another extraordinary vehicle to his collection. A Pagani Huayra BC has just joined a collection that already includes a Lamborghini Veneno and Koenigsegg Agera RS, plus likely several other rare machines. Pagani...
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McLaren has announced that Rob Melville will serve as Design Director at its road car division. Melville replaces Frank Stephenson who is stepping down on his own accord. The news follows a report from earlier this month that Stephenson is about to take over the design reins at Mini. Melville has been at McLaren since 2009 and is responsible for the design of the Sports Series as well as the second-generation Super Series, the first member of which is the stunning 720S that debuted in March at the 2017 Geneva auto show. He was also key in developing several strategies or pillars that guide...
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1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo named Best of Show at 2017 Villa d’EsteThis 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale Prototipo was named the Best of Show on Sunday at the 2017 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. It proved equally popular among the judges and the public. The beautiful coupe body was penned by Franco Scaglione who was working for...
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Mazda marks 50 years of rotary carsIt was 50 years ago today that Mazda unveiled its first rotary-powered car to the world. The car was the Cosmo 110S sports car which made its debut at the 1967 Tokyo auto show. It was Mazda’s first sports car, and all the more newsworthy because the automaker up till then had only been known...
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Rolls-Royce builds the world’s most expensive ‘new’ carRolls-Royce has crafted a one-off car for a customer. Presented at this past weekend’s 2017 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, the bespoke car, dubbed the Sweptail because of its swept rear end reminiscent of the design used by Rolls-Royces of the 1920s, is rumored to have...
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2017 Honda Civic Si first drive: looking the partThe ascending shift lights dart along the tach, green to yellow to red, before the revs bounce and the 2017 Honda Civic Si stretches its legs in the tawny California desert. As the center-mounted exhaust bellows a convincing growl and a short throw from third gear easily finds fourth, the new Civic...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 50 debuts, limited to 5 carsThis year is Mercedes-AMG’s 50th, and the official tuner to Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the anniversary in a big way. The climax of the celebrations will be the unveiling of a new hypercar at September’s 2017 Frankfurt auto show. Along the way, though, AMG is unveiling some special...
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