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It appears that Honda might be serious about its wonderful Project 2&4 concept. If you're not familiar, this was a roadster originally shown to the public at the 2015 Frankfurt auto show. Honda designers developed a concept vehicle that attempted to bridge the gap between the world of high-performance sports cars and motorcycles. Hence the 2&4 name. Now, it seems that Honda might be ready to bring a version of this concept to life. ALSO SEE: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid revealed with 680 horsepower New patent drawings filed by Honda show that the automaker is at least looking to...
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Ferrari SF70H 2017 F1 car revealed, features Alfa Romeo logoFerrari’s race car for the 2017 Formula One World Championship has been revealed as the SF70H. The name references both the Scuderia Ferrari motorsport department as well as the automaker’s 70th anniversary this year. More interestingly, however, is the appearance of the Alfa Romeo name...
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10 things you need to know about the 2017 Jeep CompassBrush away some Wagoneer nostalgia and you'll find that Jeep's lineup is the most complete it has ever been now that an all-new Compass has arrived for 2017. Slotting in between the boxy, petite Renegade and the still rather awkward Cherokee, the Compass may have what it takes to become the brand's...
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Pirelli pushes tire line upmarketPirelli hasn't forgotten about the tires that average Americans put on average cars, but the Italian company known for its racy calendars as much as its tires has mostly passed up Toyotas and Fords in favor of shooting for the stars. In the last few years, Pirelli has pushed its share of the tire...
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2017 Ford GT Competition Series cuts weight from already light carbon fiber supercarThe Ford GT is a pure supercar, so you figured it was designed to be as light as possible, right? Wrong. Ford has just released information on the Ford GT Competition Series, a limited edition model that cuts weight from the carbon fiber-bodied supercar. Weight-savings measures include a...
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Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50 to debut in GenevaMercedes-AMG is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, and the Affalterbach tuner has numerous models planned to mark the milestone. The first of these was the GT C Edition 50 that we saw at the 2017 Detroit auto show. At next month’s 2017 Geneva auto show, AMG will introduce the...
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To say the relaunch of "Top Gear" went as planned would be a lie. With the original boys moving over to Amazon for "The Grand Tour," the show relaunched with Chris Evans as the main host. It was a disaster. Now it's set to relaunch, again, with a new trio of Chris Harris, Matt LeBlanc, and Rory Reid. Apparently, we'll still see regular appearances from 'Ring queen Sabine Schmitz along with Eddie Jordan and the Stig. A teaser from a few weeks ago showed the boys having a sit down with the BBC's insurance agent. Now, we get a better look at the upcoming season with a new trailer. This season...
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2018 Audi S5 Sportback carries stuff, hits 60 mph in 4.5 seconds for $55,375Audi continues the rollout of its A4 family of cars with the newest model, the 2018 S5 Sportback. A hatchback with a coupe-like profile and a powerful engine in the mold of the larger S7, the S5 is set to make its debut in the United States this spring. The powertrain is taken straight from the S4...
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2017 Mercedes AMG F1 car revealed, introduces new naming strategyThe reigning champion—and current title favorites—Mercedes AMG Petronas is the latest to unveil its race car for the 2017 Formula One World Championship. The car is officially known as the W08 EQ Power+, and its unveiling took place Thursday at Silverstone in the United Kingdom. On hand...
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Lexus, Porsche top 2017 J.D. Power Dependability StudyLexus has been rated the most dependable brand in the annual J.D. Power Dependability Study for the sixth time in a row. Porsche is also in the top spot after just missing out last year. The annual study examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of vehicles bought...
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Dodge Demon, Mercedes E-Class Cabrio, Lexus LS hybrid: Car News HeadlinesIn the latest installment of its teaser campaign for the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon, Dodge outlined details of a new drag mode. The feature works together with a new suspension setup to ensure the car launches like a rocket but is still controllable. Mercedes-Benz will unveil its new E-Class...
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Tesla says Model 3 production starting July, more Gigafactories, Superchargers comingSince the reveal of its Model 3 prototype a year ago, Tesla has been adamant deliveries will start no later than the end of 2017. By all accounts things appear to be on track as Tesla in a letter sent to shareholders on Wednesday said the first customer examples of the Model 3 will start rolling...
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Dodge has revealed that its upcoming 2018 Challenger SRT Demon will come with a special drag mode designed to help it get down the line quicker. Whereas the related Challenger SRT Hellcat was designed to be a good all-rounder, whether it was running the drag strip, attacking a road course or prowling the streets, the Demon has a slightly different mission. Dodge has designed the car to be competent in most of the conditions it will face but also absolutely dominant when it comes to the drag strip. The key is a combination of a new suspension setup and the aforementioned drag mode, which...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio teased ahead of Geneva debutMercedes-Benz will complete its fifth-generation E-Class family with the reveal of the 2018 E-Class Cabriolet at next month’s 2017 Geneva auto show. Camouflaged prototypes have been spied for the past several months. The design is hardly a mystery as Mercedes has already shown us the 2018...
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Lexus confirms multi-stage hybrid system for 2018 LS 500hLexus will unveil the 2018 LS 500h hybrid sedan at next month’s 2017 Geneva auto show, and the automaker has confirmed the car will feature the innovative multi-stage hybrid system that we first saw in the LC 500h. The system combines an internal combustion engine with two motor-generators...
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Carlos Ghosn steps down as CEO of NissanCarlos Ghosn, the man heralded with turning Nissan around from near bankruptcy in the late 1990s, is finally stepping down as CEO at the Japanese automaker. His replacement has been named as Hiroto Saikawa, who will take up the reins starting April 1. Saikawa has been with Nissan since 1977 and is...
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BMW and Lego team up to build crazy R 1200 GS hover bike conceptIt all started with a motorcycle and a set of Legos. The bike in question is the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, and it's a go-anywhere two-wheeler that lives up to its name. Lego Technic decided to recreate it in scale brick form, and the result is awesome. In fact, this Lego Technic kit isn't just one...
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Mercedes amping up the style for the SL and SLC with new special editionsThinking of getting yourself a Mercedes roadster for tooling around in the summer sun and the standard dealer fare just isn't cutting it ? Well, Mercedes will soon offer a trio of special edition models/packages that could tickle your fancy. Available starting this summer will be the 2018 SLC300...
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Lincoln is on a mission to carve out its own niche in the luxury car market. Yes, rather than follow in the footsteps of rivals and fill the lineup with rear-wheel-drive sports sedans and coupes, Lincoln is more focused on quality, comfort, user-friendly technology and an uncomplicated buying process. So far the strategy appears to be working as Lincoln's sales grew by 10 percent in the United States in 2016, its best result in nine years. The brand is also doing well in China where it was launched in 2014. Sales there grew almost threefold in 2016. Part of the reason for the boost is the...
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2018 Audi S4 previewThe Audi A4 is an appealing compact luxury sedan with the cachet of the Audi name and the inherent goodness of German engineering. So, what's the S4? Well, it's just that much better. The 2018 Audi S4 is also better than the car it replaces. Under the hood sits a longitudinally mounted, twin-scroll...
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No, the Tesla Model S P100D doesn't do 0-60 in 2.28 secondsIt's all about math and physics, folks. At least that's the soup that fills the head of Engineering Explained host Jason Fenske, which is why he's so easily able to explain scientific concepts to the average YouTube viewer. Recently, he posted a video going over the numbers produced by Motor Trend...
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Is Ford cooking up a more hardcore GT Competition Series?The new Ford GT is barely here, and already we're hearing whispers that there could be another version in the pipeline. As Autoblog has discovered, there is some interesting wording in the owner's manual for the 647-horsepower supercar. Specifically, there's mention of a rear hatch that's different...
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Range Rover Velar, Italdesign supercar, Ford Fiesta ST: Today’s Car NewsLand Rover is filling the gap between its Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport with a new model called the Range Rover Velar. The first photo was released today and reveals what looks to be a stylish and sophisticated design. We wish we could say the same about the new supercar from...
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2018 Hyundai Elantra Touring (i30 Tourer) revealedHyundai’s latest Elantra has already spawned sedan and hatchback body styles. At next month’s 2017 Geneva auto show, the Korean automaker will add a wagon to the range. Hyundai is yet to confirm whether the vehicle will be sold in the United States, though if it ends up here expect it...
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