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Mercedes-Benz already has the CLA, but the automaker sees room for a second, more practical sedan in its compact car family. This new sedan was previewed on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show by the A Sedan concept which also heralds the new look for Mercedes’ next-generation compacts. The new look is clearly an evolution of Mercedes’ current design language known as Sensual Purity, and is contrasted by more defined proportions and smoother surfacing. “Our concept A Sedan shows that the time of creases is over,” Mercedes design boss Gorden Wagener said in a...
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2018 Lexus NX previewLexus on Wednesday unveiled an updated version of its NX at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The compact SUV has benefited from revised styling, new trim materials in the cabin, and an improved infotainment system. Lexus has also given the entry-level NX a new name. The NX is currently available in NX...
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454-horsepower BMW M4 CS debuts at 2017 Shanghai auto showWhen BMW in January announced its round of mid-cycle updates for the M4, many, including us, were disappointed to learn there were no real changes apart from some tweaks to the lights and new colors. That’s because BMW was saving the M4’s more substantial updates for a new model...
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2018 Dallara sports car spy shotsItalian race car constructor Dallara is developing a standalone sports car. Dallara has helped a number of OEM with engineering work for various road cars and is now using the lessons learned in the development of those cars for its own model. A prototype has just been spotted for the Dallara...
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How you can buy a Dodge DemonThe 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has the automotive community buzzing, but potential buyers want to know two things: How much is it going to cost and how can I get one? With only 3,300 set for production, 3,000 of which will come to the U.S. while 300 go to Canada, those are fair questions as...
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Genesis G70 to be faster, lighter than Kia Stinger GTGenesis plans to try its hand at the sport sedan game when the G70 officially arrives by the end of this year, and it's going to be a quick machine—even outpacing the Kia Stinger GT. While the Stinger GT will accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 4.9 seconds, Genesis has revealed to Motoring that...
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While we're nothing but fans of V-8 engines, the delightful sounds and characteristics of a well-done inline-6 certainly tickle our fancy, too. And AMG is cooking up its own variant of Mercedes-Benz's forthcoming inline-6. According to a report from Drive, Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers confirmed his team is currently developing a hotter version of Mercedes-Benz's inline-6, which is part of the brand's plan to overhaul its internal combustion engine strategy. The new inline-6 displaces 3.0 liters, and benefits from electric compressors and an integrated starter generator (ISG). The final...
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'The Fate of the Furious' tops 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in opening weekendTo no one's surprise, the eighth installment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise made a killing during its opening weekend at the box office. The first film to debut minus one of the franchise's star actors, Paul Walker, "The Fate of the Furious" took home $532.5 million over the weekend. For some...
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will be priced under $100,000The good people at Dodge don't have plans to take potential 2018 Challenger SRT Demon customers to the financial woodshed when it comes to pricing for the brand's most potent muscle car ever. In fact, it could be one of the best dollar-to-horsepower ratios we've ever seen. Speaking to Road and...
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Spyker says buyers are interested in manual transmissionsSpyker CEO Victor Muller believes there's still a place for manual transmissions in the exotic car market. While speaking at the New York auto show, Muller said he sees enthusiasts buying manuals again. That explains why the company's new C8 Preliator Spyder comes standard with a 6-speed manual. A...
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10 things you need to know about the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia QuadrifoglioSome might say Alfa Romeo's return to the U.S. started with the 4C, but if substantial sales actually matter, it's the new 2017 Giulia that truly marks the brand's return. A moment Italian car fans have been waiting for has finally arrived, but was it worth the wait? If driving terrific driving...
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MG E-Motion electric sports car concept revealed, could be production-boundRemember MG? The British brand known for its spritely roadsters has long been out of the Brits' hands, as it's been owned by Shanghai, China-based SAIC Motor since 2006. Since then, we're sad to say, MG's offerings have been a far cry from what the brand was always known for. Things may be starting...
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Mercedes-Benz has just revealed a compact sedan concept that’s production-bound. The model the concept previews isn’t a replacement for the CLA but a roomier, more conventional design to appeal to buyers in China. It will likely be called an A-Class. Chevrolet is out testing a new Corvette range-topper on the Nürburgring. The car is expected to be a new ZR1 to be launched as a farewell to the current C7 Corvette generation. Audi’s e-tron electric SUV due in 2018 will be followed a year later by a coupe-like SUV. The vehicle was previewed today by the e-tron Sportback...
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2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spy shots and videoBehold our latest spy shots and video of what’s likely to be a new generation of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar. Corvette talk of late has centered on a new mid-engine platform but this not expected to be introduced until the arrival of the next-generation Corvette (C8), tipped to be...
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Volkswagen ID Crozz electric SUV concept debuts in ShanghaiThe third member in Volkswagen’s series of I.D. concepts has been revealed. The concept is the I.D. Crozz, and it makes its world debut on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. It follows on from the I.D. Buzz minivan unveiled at the 2017 Detroit auto show and I.D. hatchback unveiled at...
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Watch a 4,000-hp Corvette dragster try to flyFour thousand horsepower is quite a lot to manage even for the most serious drivers on the planet. And every time a drag racer climbs into the cockpit, he or she knows there's a risk at hand. The circumstances were no different with this Chevrolet C7 Corvette dragster, which encountered a nasty...
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Porsche is finally coming to Playstation's Gran TurismoIt's bad enough that the cost of membership is so high to put your backside into a Porsche. On top of that, for more than a decade, it was extremely hard to do it virtually. After years of exclusivity, Porsche has been unleashed to cross various video game franchises. Now, gamers will be able to...
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Ferrari Land opens in SpainAre you looking for a vacation but also want to find a way to work in your love for the racing team that pulls at your tifosi heart strings? We have a new destination for you. It's in Spain, because that's the home to the latest Ferrari theme park, Ferrari Land. The Rosso Corsa-loving theme park...
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Jaguar’s F-Type has undergone a mid-cycle update. The changes are subtle yet provide the stylish sports car with the latest technology, a more refined look, and a new engine option. There’s also a lower price tag! You’ll spot the updated range by the full LED headlights and new, model-specific bumpers. The aim of the new bumpers, Jaguar says, was to provide clearer visual differentiation between the different models. The interior was also tweaked with the addition of lightweight slimline seats that help shed around 17 pounds from the curb weight, as well as new chrome and...
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Genesis coupe to skip V-8 in favor of electrified powertrainOne of the six cars Genesis plans to have in its lineup by the end of 2020 is a large, luxurious coupe built more for grand touring than carving up race tracks. Unfortunately, a previous plan to fit the car with a V-8 looks to have been axed with Genesis instead favoring an electrified powertrain...
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Lincoln wants to be at your beck and call with 'Chauffeur' serviceLincoln is experimenting with a program to offer owners and lessees a taste of the finer things in life as it begins testing its latest service simply called "Lincoln Chauffeur." As the name implies, the program allows Lincoln drivers to become the driven with a personal driver and shopping...
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Lebanon Ford will sell you a 550-hp 4-cyl Mustang for $32,995Lebanon Ford, the Ohio-based dealership responsible for some of the best bang-for-your-buck Mustang modifications, is back again. This time, Lebanon Ford Performance has tackled the Mustang EcoBoost, and it has quite the proposal for pony car fans. For $32,995, Lebanon Ford will massage 550...
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2018 Porsche 911 GT3 doesn't care about lap times--and that's the way it's supposed to beIn a hypothetical bar, over hypothetical drinks between hypothetical friends, Porsche’s director for its GT model line, Andreas Preuninger, imagines a hypothetical conversation about hypothetical numbers. “People are discussing lap times that they can never achieve themselves over a...
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, Audi e-tron Sportback, A-Class sedan: Today’s Car NewsFord’s Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs will be sticking around for 2018. They miss out on most of the updates to the 2018 Mustang so if you’re not a fan of the car’s new looks then you have another option. Audi will unveil the e-tron Sportback concept during this week’s...
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