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Jaguar is out testing an updated version of its F-Type sports car and we spotted one of the prototypes running at the Nürburgring. Among the updates will be a tweaked front end, LED headlights, and possibly a turbocharged 4-cylinder as the new base option. Fancy the look of a classic Porsche 911 but with the performance and comfort of the modern car? Then you might like this retro conversion kit for the current 991-series model. It was penned by Swedish design skunk works Zolland Design. Another 911 making headlines this week is the new racing variant to succeed the current RSR...
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Biker makes big save on NürburgringIf you needed any reminder that the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany is basically a busy highway, this video will do that for you. Tucked in between the Seats and BMWs that normally make up 'Ring traffic are usually plenty of motorcycles. This lucky guy came out of a sharp corner a...
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Audi says its autonomous cars are learning to be considerateAlthough there are some stereotypes that might suggest otherwise, cars are only as considerate as their drivers—even the autonomous ones if they're Audis. The German automaker's next-generation A8 is set to debut a fully autonomous mode when it hits the market next year. In the meantime, Audi...
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Dealer joy rides Z06, twin-charged F-150, AMG gold and more: This Week On The ForumsBefore there was Pawn Stars, junk junkies got their fix from Antiques Roadshow. Of course, every guest seeking an appraisal hopes to have plucked treasure from trash. So when Alvin Barr was told a jug he'd paid $300 for could fetch between $30k and $50k, he was ecstatic. Unfortunately, as the...
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Rare Porsche 924 Carrera GTR comes up for auctionA rare, transition-era Porsche 924 Carrera GTR is headed to auction in the United Kingdom that combines elements of what was then the upcoming 944 with the existing 924. This rare GTR is one of less than two dozen built, but what makes it especially unique is that it was never raced. Instead, it...
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2016 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix previewRound five of the 2016 Formula One World Championship is the Spanish Grand Prix, which is on this weekend in beautiful Barcelona. The race is once again taking place at Circuit de Catalunya, a site known well to teams as much of the winter testing is done here. It’s also been home to the...
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Apple is perhaps signaling its future intentions regarding the auto industry with the announcement it is investing $1 billion in a Chinese rival to ride-sharing businesses such as Lyft and Uber. The investment in Didi Chuxing Technology was announced yesterday and comes just a few months after General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] announced it was investing $500 million in Lyft. Didi is the largest ride-sharing service in China and accounts for nearly 90 percent of the country's ride-sharing business, providing as much as 11 million rides per day, the company says. ALSO SEE: Hyerloop One releases...
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Rare Aston Martin DBS barn find comes up for auctionA rare Aston Martin DBS has emerged from a 30-year slumber in a barn on the quiet island of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. Headed for auction later this month at the historic Silverstone circuit in the United Kingdom, the DBS is a remarkably well-preserved example of a largely...
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Hyperloop One releases video of first full-scale testOn Wednesday, one of the companies racing to develop an operational Hyperloop system successfully completed its first full-scale test. The company, Hyperloop One (formerly Hyperloop Technologies), has now released a video showing the test. The test involved a metal sled being accelerated down a...
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Jaguar believes F-Pace will set the sales pace for the brandTo say that Jaguar is excited to bring its new F-Pace crossover to market would be an understatement. The British brand expects the new raised-up ride to be its top selling model once it arrives in dealer showrooms. Why's that? Well the 25,000 pre-orders that have lead to a six-month waiting list...
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Join Aston Martin on a series of the best automotive eventsAston Martin owners and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to be hosted by the British sports car manufacturer at a handful of exclusive events worldwide this year—for a price. The events are designed to give fans a more insider experience centered around Aston Martin's lineup. The...
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New Lotus Evora special edition celebrates 50 years of Hethel factoryLotus has had its share of ups and downs, but the British automaker does have a past worth remembering. To celebrate its past, a special edition of the company's Evora sports car has been unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of the Hethel assembly plant. The Hethel Edition builds on the...
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Toyota says it will end production of the retro-inspired FJ Cruiser this August for the handful of markets that still get the two-door SUV. The FJ Cruiser was first introduced at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show as an off-roader inspired by the brand's cult classic FJ40 Land Cruiser. Toyota pulled the FJ Cruiser from North American dealerships a couple of years ago, but sales have continued in Japan, China, Australia, and the Middle East, among other places that tend to favor rugged SUVs. CHECK OUT: Jaguar believes F-Pace will set the sales pace for the brand In the United States and Canada, Toyota...
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LAPD tests out Tesla Model S as patrol carIf Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] gets its way, the next set of flashing lights in your rearview mirror very well could be attached to a high-zoot electric car. The California electric car brand has loaned a pair of Model S P85Ds to the Los Angeles Police Department for testing purposes. ALSO SEE...
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Will BMW's new flagship be an electric car?Tesla is currently igniting the hearts and wallets of a portion of the car-buying public that is interested in putting an electric vehicle in their garage or driveway. Those are car buyers that the traditional automakers are paying close attention to, or should be if they're not. Germany's three...
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Serious Mopar madness is heading to Mecum auctionIf you're a fan of the classic muscle car, you are mostly like aligned with one of the three main spiritual camps. You can be a Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] guy or gal. There's the massive appeal of the General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] catalog. Finally, you can be a Mopar person. ALSO SEE: Aston...
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Camaro Z/28 crash, Hennessey Venom GT backstory, first Hyperloop test: Car News HeadlinesDevelopment of a track-focused Camaro believed to be a new Z/28 hit a hurdle today. One of the prototypes suffered a crash while testing at the Nürburgring. We have before and after photos and video. Last month, Hennessey’s Venom GT Spyder became the world’s fastest open-top...
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2018 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 prototype crashes on the ‘RingChevrolet this week started testing a prototype for a new version of its Camaro, one even more hardcore than the recently revealed ZL1. Believed to be for a new generation of the Z/28, the prototype was seen testing on the Nürburgring and some of the surrounding streets. Unfortunately, just...
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Nissan has entered an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in fellow Japanese automaker Mitsubishi. Under the agreement, which is still subject to shareholder approval, Nissan will pay ¥237 billion (approximately $2.17 billion) for 34 percent of Mitsubishi. ALSO SEE: Fuji Heavy Industries changing name to Subaru Corporation This will make Nissan the single largest shareholder at Mitsubishi. It means a Nissan nominee will become chairman of Mitsubishi, and Nissan will also get representation on Mitsubishi’s board proportional to its stake. Other key shareholders include...
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Audi to launch at least 1 electrified car per year from 2018In its annual general meeting held today in Ingolstadt, Germany, Audi outlined two key areas of focus for the future: electrification and digitization. No doubt spurred on by the emissions cheating scandal Audi is embroiled in together with its Volkswagen Group parent, the automaker is accelerating...
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Fuji Heavy Industries changing name to Subaru CorporationSubaru parent company Fuji Heavy Industries plans to change its name to Subaru Corporation in an effort to bolster the image and recognition of its automotive brand. In addition to building Subaru cars, Fuji Heavy Industries also builds airplanes, helicopters and commercial vehicles. READ: Nissan...
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Hennessey Venom GT Spyder was down on power when making record runLast month we saw the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder enter the record books as the world's fastest open-top production car. The all-American hypercar reached 265.6 mph during a scheduled run at California's Naval Air Station Lemoore, with independent speed-testing firm Racelogic on hand to confirm it...
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Vintage video explains how car suspension systems workFor your viewing pleasure, this 1930s instructional video released by Chevrolet tells us all about how suspensions operate in remarkably simple, yet entertaining, terms. The film, dug up by the folks at Road & Track, was intended to be shown to mechanics at Chevrolet dealerships. It appears to...
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FCA trademarks Kamal name, might use it for Alfa Romeo SUVThe folks at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] have been busy at the trademark office. Though the automaker has yet to trademark the name for the upcoming Stelvio SUV, the brand has added the name Kamal into the mix. It's a moniker that will likely be applied to the growing lineup of Alfa Romeo...
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