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Audi’s upcoming Q8 has been spied ahead of its debut in late 2018. Our latest shots show the coupe-like SUV testing alongside a Q7, giving us a good estimate of its size. Dodge fans are hoping to raise enough funds to get a pair of Viper ACRs over to Germany for a record attempt at the Nürburgring. The all-American supercar has already beaten the Porsche 918 Spyder at some race tracks, so a record at the Nürburgring is not entirely impossible. Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has finally confirmed some specs for its GT supercar. Among the confirmed specs are the power, torque and...
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Ford Mustang scores 2-star rating in Euro NCAP crash testFord Motor Company's [NYSE:F] sixth-generation Mustang has scored just two out of a possible five stars in the latest crash test run by Euro NCAP, the first time since 2008 such a low score has been handed out to a major automaker by Europe’s main safety body. Euro NCAP also issues scores...
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Viper fans raising cash to fund Nürburgring record attemptThe Dodge Viper is on its way out and fans are determined to see it go out with a bang, with one final attempt at claiming the production car lap record at the Nürburgring. Dodge doesn’t appear to be interested in an official attempt but so determined are the fans that they’ve set...
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New technique allows Audi to embed symbols within paintVehicle personalization is all the rage these days and Audi has developed a new technique for painted surfaces that could take off in a big way. The technique, which will initially be made available on the R8 supercar, enables virtually any symbol to be embedded within a painted surface. The...
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2017 Ford GT confirmed with 647 hp, 216 mph top speedFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] has finally revealed some of the performance specs for its new GT supercar. We can confirm that the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 fitted to the car makes 647 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 550 pound-feet of torque at 5,900 rpm, with 90 percent of that torque figure coming...
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Ruffians burgle Hellcat from Detroit-area dealershipAccording to a report from CBS Detroit, one or more ne'er-do-wells brazenly boosted a Dodge Charger Hellcat right off the showroom floor from the Snethkamp's Ram City dealership in Highland Park, Michigan, last night. The scoundrels broke a large glass door to get into the dealer, and broke pushed...
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With its supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine, we already know that the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is fast on pavement. The thing has claimed the fastest production SUV lap time around the Nürburgring, for criminy sakes. But what happens when the surface changes? How fast is it then? Land Rover had that exact thought and decided to do something about it. CHECK OUT: 2016 Range Rover Sport SVR first drive review Armed only with the vehicle's standard Michelin 275/45R21 all-season tires, all-wheel-drive system, and Terrain Response 2 system, Land Rover set out to measure the SVR's 0-60...
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Trump meets with automakers: More plants, fewer regulationsOn only his second business day since moving into the White House, President Donald Trump met for breakfast with the CEOs from each of Detroit's three automakers—Ford, Fiat Chrysler, and General Motors. During the meeting, he outlined two basic desires that could be backed by corporate...
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McLaren: What’s new for 2017McLaren has been around for more than half a century but when it comes to volume car production we only need look back to 2010, when the British firm's road car business was rebooted under the McLaren Automotive name. In that short time the firm has launched a handful of products and grown to...
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Ford F-150 Raptor purchase comes with off-road driving courseThe Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] F-150 Raptor is the latest member of the Ford Performance fleet to come with a complimentary driving course to help owners get the most out of their vehicles. The course is called the Raptor Assault program and joins the previous GT350 Track Attack and ST Octane...
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Tesla announces Model S 100D with 335-mile rangeEver since last August’s introduction of a 100-kilowatt-hour battery in its Model S P100D, it was known that Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] would eventually offer a 100D minus the larger and more powerful rear motor of the P100D to boost range even further. Tesla has now finally added the 100D to its...
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2018 BMW 5-Series previewBMW’s redesigned 5-Series was a late arrival for the 2017 model year. That’s why the automaker has already announced the 2018 5-Series which sees the lineup expanded with plug-in and performance-oriented models. Look hard. You'll need to focus to spot the differences between the...
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The Race of Champions is an annual motorsport event held since 1988 that brings together the best drivers from various competitions to compete against one another in a variety of cars. In 2017 the ROC was held on January 21-22 in Miami, Florida and saw some big names compete including Formula One ace Sebastian Vettel, endurance racing legend Tom Kristensen, and NASCAR’s Kyle and Kurt Busch. The winner turned out to be current IndyCar driver Juan Pablo Montoya. The Colombian was up against ROC veteran Tom Kristensen in the final. The Dane has now reached the final round no less than five...
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Lotus to renew sports car lineup before adding SUVLotus is committed to adding an SUV to its lineup but the vehicle will probably not arrive for another four or five years, at the earliest. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales said the automaker will renew its sports car lineup before adding the SUV. The first to arrive will be a...
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Mitsubishi teases new SUV between Outlander and Outlander SportMitsubishi has inundated us with a series of SUV concepts in recent years. Soon, though, the automaker will unveil an SUV that’s bound for production—an SUV that may end up being the basis for the next Evo. The automaker will use the 2017 Geneva auto show this March to present an SUV...
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Bernie Ecclestone cedes control of F1After nearly four decades of commanding Formula One, Bernie Ecclestone on Monday finally relinquished control of the sport. He didn’t have much say in the decision which was made by F1’s new owner Liberty Media. The American media giant agreed in September 2016 to buy control of F1 in a...
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Lexus previews its Super Bowl commercialLexus has a big year coming up with two line-topping luxury cars. To promote the forthcoming LC coupe and LS sedan, the Japanese luxury brand will be spending big during the Super Bowl telecast set for February 5. A 30-second spot called "Man & Machine" will run during the second quarter of the...
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Tesla Model S P100D blasts to 60 in under 2.39 secondsFor the last few years, the Tesla Model S has been, well, ludicrous when it comes to moving off the line from a standstill. The Ludicrous and Insane driving modes are just that, with Tesla owners reporting incredibly low times for the jaunt from 0 to 60 mph. Now one Tesla fan who also happens to...
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For the first time since it went on sale in 2012, the Subaru BRZ has received a substantial refresh. From an updated design and interior materials to new tech and powertrain upgrades, there's a lot to talk about. While we have a full first drive report here, more impressions here, and some insight into the whole turbocharged/STI/convertible debate here, we wanted to take a look at the some of the new features you should know about. The 2017 Subaru BRZ is on sale now at your local dealership. Here are eight things you need to know about the 2017 Subaru BRZ. It has a new aluminum rear spoiler...
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2017 Ford GT previewThe spiritual successor to the Ford GT40 of the 1960s, the Ford GT is the second car to wear that badge. The first generation was built in limited numbers in 2005 and 2006. The reborn Ford GT will be even more restricted, with just 250 made each year for perhaps four years. A mid-engine supercar...
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Florida man rigs up device to block his plate from toll camerasToll charges can rack up over time, especially if you live in certain areas of the country with heavily taxed thoroughfares. You can spend a hefty amount of cash in a given month simply for the privilege of driving to and from work. Now, to be fair, those tolls maintain our roads and we know our...
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Watch a cold engine heat up with a thermal cameraWhat does your engine look like on the inside as it warms up? Aside from some "Honey I shrunk the kids" scenario in which you could protect yourself from heat and the mechanical bits inside your engine, finding out seems impossible, doesn't it? Not with a thermal camera. Out of curiosity, Jason...
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Bel Air home comes with car collection, $250M price tagMost mansions cost millions, but one has to wonder what you get for $250 million. Now, we learned the answer to that question. For that insane amount of money you can acquire a 38,000-square-foot mansion located in Bel Air, California. With 12 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, three kitchens, six bars, a...
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2017 Subaru BRZ driven, new Crosstrek teased, 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake spied: Car News HeadlinesWe flew to Granada, Spain to drive the refreshed 2017 Subaru BRZ with the new Performance Package. With bigger brakes, new dampers, and larger wheels, the BRZ proved to be a capable performer on a tight, technical track. Subaru's confirmed the new Crosstrek will make its debut at the 2017 Geneva...
Joel Feder