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With a new trademark application in Europe, the on-again, off-again, long-awaited Toyota Supra revival is back on the rumor treadmill. Once again, the rumors of its rebirth focus on a platform co-developed with BMW and shared with an upcoming Z4 successor. One problem: It's been a long time since the Supra was new in Toyota showrooms, and while the time may be right for its return, the state of the art in sports cars has changed a lot since the last Supra arrived in the mid-1990s. ALSO SEE: No wagon for you! Awesome longroofs the U.S. misses out on But what does a new Supra need to be? Let's...
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2019 Mercedes GLE, 2018 Ford Fiesta, wagon forbidden fruit: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLE has been spotted. What’s immediately clear is that the design team has adopted a much more rugged look. Expect the final shape to closely resemble the original GLK whose strong lines were inspired by the iconic G-Class. Another prototype...
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VLF Automotive’s V-8-powered Karmas finally start deliveryIt’s been almost three and a half years since industry veteran Bob Lutz showed up at the Detroit Auto Show with a Fisker Karma sedan whose extended-range electric drivetrain was stripped out and replaced by a supercharged V-8 engine normally found in the C6 Corvette ZR1 supercar. Lutz is now...
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No wagon for you! Awesome longroofs the U.S. misses out onMercedes-Benz on Monday took the covers off its new E-Class Wagon. It goes on sale early next year but one particular version, the Mercedes-AMG E43 Wagon, isn’t coming our way. The E43 is one of Mercedes-AMG’s new “43” series cars designed to fill the gap between the top...
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2018 Ford Fiesta 5-Door spy shotsFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] is working on a new generation of its Fiesta subcompact, as evidenced by an early prototype spotted testing in Europe. Engineers are testing the prototype alongside an earlier mule that uses the makeshift exterior of the current Fiesta, highlighting the differences...
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Norway considers ban on sale of diesel and gasoline carsDespite being a major oil producer, Norway could become the first country to ban the sale of diesel and gasoline cars. However, there's still a long road to that happening and a recent report that a target date of 2025 had been set has turned out to be inaccurate. CHECK OUT: Volvo truck concept...
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Updated with new record time set by Mark Higgins on Monday, June 6. He’s done it. Manx rally driver Mark Higgins on Monday smashed his own Isle of Man record for cars. He completed the 37.73-mile course in a blistering 17:35, resulting in an average speed of 128.73 mph. That beats the 17:49.75 time he clocked during a practice run on Saturday as well as the previous official record of 19:15.88 he set in 2014. Of course, this was to be expected as Higgins’ new record was set in a highly-modified Subaru WRX STI whereas the previous official record was set using a WRX STI that was...
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Volvo truck concept uses 30 percent less fuel thanks to less weight, better aeroVolvo Trucks, a separate entity to Volvo Cars, has rolled out a truck concept that could lead to much lower costs for the delivery of goods. The Swedish firm’s concept is said to use 30 percent less fuel than a comparable truck currently in operation thanks to its aerodynamic design and lower...
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The DIY Files: His teenage homemade car gets a slot in Jay Leno's GarageNever heard of a Shotwell? Well, neither had we—and neither had Jay Leno, at least not until about 15 years ago. That's when the TV funny man received a letter from a man in a small town in Minnesota. That man--Bob Shotwell--told Leno that he had designed a car back in 1931. Not only did...
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This turbocharged go-kart lays down a meaty burnoutGo-karts are fun, aren't they? The tiny tube-frame machines pack a bit of enjoyable power in the form of small engines. It's scaled-down fun for the whole family. Sometimes people like to scale-up the fun, however, and that's how you wind up with a go-kart capable of insane feats of speed. The bad...
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Renault Twingo GT: rear-engined, affordable, and best of all, FrenchAs car enthusiasts, we get excited about megabuck, high-horsepower supercars, but accessible performance isn't easy to come by. That's all set to change, at least for European buyers, with Renault's new Twingo GT. Based on the rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive Twingo that recently hit the market, the...
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Land Rover to sue Chinese automaker that copied Range Rover EvoqueA Chinese automaker notorious for copying European automakers' designs is being taken to court by Jaguar Land Rover. Even though the Chinese crossover appears to be a clear copy of the British original, the case may not be as simple as it seems. JLR says its Range Rover Evoque served as more than...
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Your engine is composed of many moving parts and pieces. In order to move through the four stages of internal combustion, all of these bits and bobs are quite necessary. Some engines, however, take advantage of squeezing in a few more parts where they can. One area where this is seen often is in extra intake and exhaust valves. Why does it matter if you have double the valve count, and how does it work? Engineering Explained is here with answers, and it all boils down to math. That math is fairly easy once you see it written out. We'll boil it down even further for you, though. MORE: See more...
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Toyota Supra rumors grow stronger again with trademark filingToyota has trademarked the Supra name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, a solid signal that the Japanese automaker will revive the storied nameplate for a new sports car positioned above the 86 (which formerly was sold in the U.S. as the Scion FR-S). Reports indicate that the...
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2017 Nissan GT-R, 2017 Mercedes E-Class Wagon, Isle of Man record: Car News HeadlinesWe took to Belgium’s legendary Spa-Francorchamps racetrack to drive the 2017 Nissan GT-R. Godzilla is sporting its most substantial updates since arriving on the market for the 2009 model year. Rather than performance, though, the focus this time has been on refinement. Mercedes-Benz has...
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New Mercedes-Benz E-Class spawns wagonMercedes-Benz’s new E-Class sedan has impressed us with its handsome lines, advanced technology and sumptuous, S-Class-mimicking interior. Now we have our first look at the new E-Class Wagon, which has all the same qualities of the sedan plus the added benefit of additional cargo space. The...
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Man pays almost $5 million for '1' license plateA man in the United Arab Emirates state of Sharjah bid Dh18 million (approximately $4.9 million) to secure the “1” license plate at an auction on Saturday. The winning bidder was Arif Ahmad Al Zarouni, who told Gulf News (via Motor1) that he was willing to purchase the special plate at...
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Volvo “90” series Polestar models confirmed, could deliver 600 hpVolvo’s first dedicated performance offerings from its in-house tuner Polestar were the S60 and V60 Polestar sedan and wagon. One of the automaker’s top executives has now confirmed the larger “90” series is also due to receive the Polestar treatment. Speaking with Motor...
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Not quite up for a full Focus or Fiesta ST? Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] thinks it has the right way to bridge the gap between its standard models and its hot rods with a new package called ST Line set to be offered in Europe. ST Line consists of visual effects, not mechanical or suspension upgrades, meaning it offers buyers the chance to get the style they want without having to step up to the full ST package. For now, it will be offered on the Fiesta and the Focus, but Ford says two other models will be similarly upgraded by the end of the year. In both the Fiesta and Focus, the package adds...
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Bugatti furniture collection to match your Veyron or ChironIf a Bugatti in your garage isn't quite enough, the French marque is now offering up a line of furniture so that you can experience its premium design just about anywhere. The maker of the 1,480-horsepower Chiron hypercar has partnered with furniture maker Luxury Living Group to create a new range...
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2017 Nissan GT-R first drive reviewI’ve just snaked through legendary Eau Rouge and Raidillon S-turns at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, careful not to drive over the rumble strips because, in the rain, their paint has a different traction coefficient than the asphalt and that could send the 565-horsepower 2017 Nissan GT-R off...
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'Transformers: The Last Knight' Bumblebee Camaro revealedThere’s a new Transformers movie in the works, and that means a whole host of new cars and trucks set to play the alternate modes for all the giant fighting robots. The new movie, which is titled Transformers: The Last Knight and due for release June 23, 2017, is once again being directed by...
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Musk: Software fix coming for Model X doorsTesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk says a software update to be released by the automaker soon will fix a host of problems related to the "falcon wing" doors that are a signature feature of its Model X crossover. Since its launch, the Model X has been plagued with complaints from consumers...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet first drive reviewWith the arrival of the small CLA sedan three years ago as its entry vehicle, Mercedes-Benz has moved the latest version of its C-Class range up in size, style, and features. Now the C-Class Cabrio soft-top convertible has been unveiled as the last of the four C-Class variants, following the...
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