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At times, it has felt like Porsche’s myriad 911 configurations serve only to answer questions nobody was asking. But this is not one of those instances. After a few hours behind the wheel of a 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche's wisdom becomes crystal clear. Sure, it's basically a 911 S droptop with just a few extra goodies, but those selected add-ons take it from damn near perfect to so good you’d swear it was a cubic zirconia instead of the real deal. In short: the 911 GTS is the one to buy. DON'T MISS: We drive the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS on track in South...
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2019 Jaguar I-Pace spotted during photo shootJaguar’s I-Pace electric SUV has just been spotted completely undisguised. Posted by Agenda de l'automobile (via Jalopnik) on its Facebook page is this video showing the I-Pace in what is almost certainly production-ready form. The video was taken in Monaco during what appears to be an...
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Ford GT owner review, Dodge Demon pricing, Audi self-driving car: Car News HeadlinesYou’ve already read our take on the 2017 Ford GT. Now listen to what one of the people Ford selected to actually purchase the car thinks. In this case that person is fitness king Andy Frisella. We now know how much the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will set you back. Considering the...
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2017 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive priced from $24,550Smart was one of the first mainstream automakers to introduce an electric car when it launched the first ForTwo Electric Drive on the market late last decade. Smart is now launching a successor, which the company has confirmed will be priced from $24,550. That’s $1,200 lower than the previous...
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Owner posts a review of the 2017 Ford GTThe 2017 Ford GT—there's a lot that can be said. It's the reincarnation of an American supercar icon; it represents the dreams of so many hardworking individuals with a passion for motorsport, and it's been the source of a lot of debate as much as it's been praised. The media, including Motor...
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon priced from $86,090The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has been priced from $86,090. The figure includes a $1,700 gas guzzler tax and $1,095 destination charge and is an absolute bargain when you consider the performance on offer and the exclusivity of the car. Recall, the Demon is capable of delivering 840...
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Audi has promised to launch a fully self-driving car by 2021. The target date is a popular one as it’s close enough to be practical but at the same time far enough that should the target be missed few are likely to remember. Other automakers with a similar target include BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo. Audi’s self-driving car will be a small city car produced in limited numbers and most likely for trial use only rather than for direct sale to the public. Audi first hinted at a small city car with the unveiling of the Urban concept car at the 2011 Frankfurt auto...
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BMW racer Timo Glock gets acquainted with new M5’s all-wheel-drive systemEx-Formula One racer Timo Glock has a pretty great job these days. After racing with various manufacturers and teams, he's been a BMW factory racing driver for some time, competing in DTM. His most recent task is one of much more interest, however. BMW recently put Glock behind the wheel of its...
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Tesla reinstates free Supercharging for existing ownersGood guy Tesla has had a change of heart. Following news the company would begin charging for Supercharger station use, Elektrek reports Tesla will extend free charging to all existing owners. That means one of the greatest perks of owning a Tesla has once again returned. Tesla's original plan was...
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FCA design chief Ralph Gilles featured in Netflix documentary seriesRalph Gilles may be one of the most highly respected automotive designers of the modern era, but he's not just about drawing lines and shaping figures: he's a car guy. He's not just a car guy either, he's a motorsports aficionado and has quite the penchant for track days. An episode of the new...
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American MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden dead at 35Following life-threatening injuries sustained after being struck by a car while bicycling, Nicky Hayden has passed away. Hayden, the last American to win a MotoGP championship, was 35 years old. Hayden's injuries occurred while cycling in Italy. He suffered serious cerebral damage and resided in...
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First US-spec Lamborghini Centenario arrives in Newport BeachA very happy customer took delivery of a rare beast in California. Lamborghini Newport Beach played host to the first U.S-spec Centenario, which has just arrived on our shores. The Italian automaker plans to build just 40 examples in total, with the build-out distributed between 20 coupes and 20...
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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is in a pretty rough neighborhood. Don't believe me? Ask Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti. Hours after Dixon claimed the pole position for the 101st Indianapolis 500 with a speed of 232.164 mph, he and Franchitti were robbed at gunpoint in the drive-thru lane of a Taco Bell. The incident occurred at about 10:00 pm at the restaurant on West 16th Street. Dixon, Franchitti, and Dixon's wife, Emma Davies-Dixon were in the car, a vehicle provided by Honda Motor Corporation. Dixon drives a Honda-powered Dallara in the IndyCar series. CHECK OUT: Scott Dixon secures...
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR spy shots and videoLand Rover is working on a mid-cycle update for its Range Rover Sport, and naturally the updates will filter across to the high-performance SVR variant. We have new spy shots of a prototype for the updated Range Rover Sport SVR, a vehicle we expect to be launched alongside the updated version of...
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Aston Martin to follow Ferrari with IPO?Aston Martin may be about to follow in the footsteps of Ferrari and launch an initial public offering. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that a decision hasn’t been made and that Aston Martin is waiting for its 2017 financial results before proceeding further. Should the go-ahead...
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Ford Explorer spy shots, Nissan’s next EV, Shelby styling pack: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for Ford’s next-generation Explorer has been spotted again. The redesigned SUV is due for the 2019 model year and may end up spawning a new Aviator for Lincoln. Nissan is working on a new concept car hinting at its next standalone electric car. The concept, which will be unveiled...
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Ford CEO Mark Fields out, self-driving car boss taking overFord [NYSF: F] announced Monday that President and CEO Mark Fields will be replaced with former Steelcase CEO Jim Hackett. According to a report from Forbes, the change is because Executive Chairman Bill Ford, Jr. and the rest of the board have lost confidence in Fields' leadership capabilities...
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Lamborghini expands plantLamborghini delivered a record 3,457 cars in 2016. With the arrival of its new Urus SUV, Lamborghini is predicting the number of deliveries to double. With Lamborghini choosing to assemble the Urus at its home in Sant’Agata Bolognese, some major upgrades are in store for the site. The main...
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Scott Dixon has secured pole for the 2017 Indianapolis 500 which takes place Sunday, May 28. The four-time IndyCar champion, piloting the Honda-powered Chip Ganassi Racing car marked number 9, posted the fastest time during the Fast Nine Shootout round of qualifying yesterday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He will be joined on the front row by Ed Carpenter as well as Alexander Rossi, the winner of the 2016 Indy 500. Starting in the second row at fifth position will be two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso. He’s skipping the Monaco Grand Prix to compete in the Indy 500...
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Next Nissan electric car likely to be SUVNissan will unveil a redesigned Leaf later this year, but the compact hatch is just one of multiple electric cars the automaker is planning. The next is likely to be a crossover SUV, Daniele Schillaci, who’s in charge of electric cars at Nissan as well as sales and marketing, told Automotive...
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Shelby teases styling pack for Ford’s Mustang Shelby GT350Shelby American has had a busy week of new product reveals but the onslaught isn’t over just yet. Hot on the heels of the company’s reveal of a wide-body Mustang concept and F-150 Super Snake performance pickup truck comes a new Styling Package designed for Ford’s own Mustang...
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Nissan GT-R-powered Ford Focus to tackle 2017 Pikes Peak Hill ClimbIf there's one country other than the United States that has a bonkers relationship with power and oddball builds, it's Australia. Take this Nissan GT-R-powered Ford Focus for example. Okay, so it's not exactly a Ford Focus anymore—it only shares the windshield and A-pillars at this...
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Volkswagen channels the enthusiast for 5 new conceptsThe aftermarket and modifying community has long had a love affair with Volkswagen vehicles, and it seems the German automaker is tapping into said love affair. VW this week revealed five new concept vehicles headed to the European Experience in Savannah, Georgia, which is on now and runs until May...
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Lamborghini Urus, BMW M5, Acura TLX: This Week’s Top PhotosA prototype for Lamborghini’s Urus was spotted this week, and here we see it next to a prototype for BMW's new M5. The Urus goes on sale in the third quarter of 2018, initially with a 650-horsepower V-8. A plug-in hybrid option joins the range about a year later. Rezvani’s sexy Beast...
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