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About a month ago we learned that the automaker formerly known as Fisker, which now operates under the control of Chinese parent Wanxiang, had changed its name to Karma. This, of course, is the same name Fisker used for its extended-range electric sedan, which Karma plans to start selling in updated form sometime next year. We now know what some of the updates will be. Karma has confirmed it signed an agreement with BMW to source powertrain components. Few specifics have been revealed but we know some of the components will include BMW’s high-voltage battery charging systems as well as...
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2018 Mercedes S-Class, 2017 Jaguar F-Type, Hotter Focus RS: Today's Car NewsMercedes-Benz has started work on an updated version of its S-Class sedan. From our spy shots, we can see that the car is adopting new lights and more tech in the cabin. Jaguar has dropped prices on its F-Type coupe and convertible for the 2017 model year. The savings range as high as $3,600. There...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Leaked Ahead Of Los Angeles Auto ShowThough it isn’t due to be revealed until November 18 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the first photos and details for Mercedes-Benz's updated SL range have surfaced. As expected, the luxurious two-seater convertible packs a heavily revised front end that makes it look rather elegant, as opposed...
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Track Operator Cleared To Lift Nürburgring Speed LimitsIn the summer, the operator of the Nürburgring race track, Capricorn, announced speed limits of 155 mph at certain sections prone to accidents. The move, one of the fallouts of a fatal crash in March involving a spectator, effectively put an end to the setting of lap records at the popular...
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2016 Honda Civic Coupe Spy ShotsHonda’s all-new, 10th-generation Civic Sedan has just gone on sale and will soon be joined by its coupe counterpart. Honda only a few days ago confirmed that the new Civic Coupe will make its debut at next week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, and now we have spy shots of an almost completely...
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Ford Mulls More Performance, Dual-Clutch Gearbox For Focus RS: ReportFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new Focus RS hasn’t even reached showrooms yet—at least here in the United States—but there’s already talk of an even hotter version. According to reports out of the United Kingdom, the reaction to the 350-horsepower Focus RS is being...
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Rob Dickinson has been breathing massive amounts of new life into older Porsche 911s. His company, Singer Vehicle Design, takes the beloved icon and re-imagines them into something even more incredible. The level of detail is insane (in a good way) and the quality of the work is nearly unparalleled. These cars are, as you might imagine, incredibly expensive. The price tag for a Singer runs well into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now though, you can get a bit of Singer in your life by way of a new book. ALSO SEE: Stolen Lamborghini Aventador Has $100,000 Reward For Recovery It's called...
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Stolen Lamborghini Aventador Has $100,000 Reward For RecoveryA 2015 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster has been stolen in New York. That's a $440,000 hole in someone's pocket, so they've turned to a detective agency by the name of Pinkerton for help in its recovery. If you have information leading to that recovery you are in for a $100,000 reward. Not exactly...
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Mystery BMW Is A Plug-In Hybrid Research VehiclePatent drawings for a vehicle with distinct BMW-design cues recently surfaced and were initially thought to be for a new research vehicle from the German automaker, one equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell stack. It’s since been revealed that the patent drawings are in fact for a BMW research...
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Audi Prices 2016 S8 Plus From $115,825, RS 7 Performance From $129,925It was only yesterday that Audi confirmed the new S8 Plus and RS 7 Performance models for sale in the United States, and now we have the all-important pricing details. The S8 Plus starts at $115,825 while the RS 7 Performance will set you back $129,925. Both prices include a $925 destination...
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2017 Porsche Cayman, 2017 Infiniti QX30, 2017 Buick LaCrosse: Car News HeadlinesAn updated version of the Porsche Cayman has been spied wearing barely any camouflage gear. Though the styling isn’t changing much, the updated car will boast a new range of four-cylinder engines. Another car we’ve spied with minimal camouflage is the all-new Infiniti QX30. The compact...
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2015 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix PreviewThe Formula One circus is in Sao Paulo, Brazil for the penultimate race of the 2015 season. Although the respective Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles have already gone to Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes AMG team, there’s still plenty of action to unfold at this weekend’s...
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It’s been known for some time that Infiniti was planning a crossover version of its recently revealed Q30 compact hatch, with Infiniti even unveiling a concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show that looked virtually production ready. Now we have spy shots showing an almost completely undisguised prototype. The new compact crossover is called the QX30, and like the Q30 hatch, whose styling it mimics, it's based on the MFA premium compact car platform developed by Mercedes-Benz, specifically the version underpinning the GLA crossover. A slight difference is the use of more high-strength...
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2017 Buick LaCrosse Teased In New VideosBuick has given us more glimpses of its all-new LaCrosse large sedan which will be introduced to the market next year, as a 2017 model. The car makes its debut on Wednesday at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show and is said to feature a design similar to the one on the Avenir concept car unveiled at the...
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Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo World Final Kicks Off At Sebring Next WeekThe 2015 season of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo one-make race series is almost over, with only the World Final event left to go. It takes place at Florida’s Sebring International Raceway between November 20 and 22 and no less than 66 raging bulls will be lining up on the grid. ALSO...
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Volvo Trademarks C40 And C60 NamesTrademarks for the C40 and C60 names registered by Volvo hint at new coupe or convertible models from the Swedish automaker. Volvo registered the trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 5 for use on land motor vehicles. A trademark for C90 was registered by Volvo...
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2017 Porsche Cayman Spy Shots And VideoPorsche is set to introduce a facelift for its entry-level Boxster and Cayman sports cars, both of which are approaching the midway point in their respective life cycles. The updated Boxster has been spotted in the wild extensively but now we have new, very revealing spy shots of the updated...
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Michelin to develop tires for Ford Performance fleet, including GT supercarFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] is prepping for a global performance onslaught. The future lineup of the sporty side of the Blue Oval looks exciting thanks to the impending arrival of the new GT, Focus RS, Shelby GT350, and Raptor. If you like hooliganism behind the wheel, you're in luck. And now...
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The first sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro has found its way to its new owner. The deal went down as Alican Boyacioglu officially became the first 2016 Camaro owner. He received his keys from someone who knows about driving fast Chevys: racing driver Danica Patrick. WATCH: 2015 Ford Mustang GT Video Road Test It all went down at the Texas Motor Speedway. This was a planned stop on Chevy's current Camaro campaign which sees a number of invited folks road-tripping the cars on various legs of a journey that will see a Camaro visit all 48 of the contiguous states. Your author recently completed...
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2015 Los Angeles Auto Show PreviewIn 1907, the first ever Los Angeles Auto Show took place at a skate park where only 99 cars were shown. Since then, the show has grown to become one of the premier events on the automotive calendar, for both the industry as well as the thousands of fans that turn up each year to see all the new...
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Hennessey Mulls All-Electric Venom GTHennessey just upped power on its Venom GT to a staggering 1,451 horsepower, and as hard as it is to believe the company says an even more potent model, the Venom F5, is coming soon. It turns out, though, that Hennessey has even grander plans for its Lotus-based supercar. ALSO SEE: Bugatti Veyron...
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2016 Audi RS 7 Performance And S8 Plus Confirmed For Los Angeles Auto ShowAudi’s lineup is expanding with several new performance offerings that we’ll see for the first time on local soil at next week’s 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. They form part of the recently announced Audi Sport performance division and include the new S4, RS 7 Performance, S8 Plus...
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The Mazda Miata that found its way home: Time Machine Test DriveWhen you run into an old friend after 15 years, can you pick up like no time’s been lost? Reunions are something I normally don’t do. The open-all-night nostalgia factory that is Facebook has pretty much killed them, anyway. But I am all about your serendipity, your stunning...
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2017 Audi Q7 Priced From $55,750Audi has completely redesigned its Q7 for the 2017 model year, and it's an important vehicle in the lineup thanks to the three rows of seating. It's gone a bit away from the SUV styling to look more like a mega-wagon, and we're okay with that. Additionally, it's packing tons of features and there's...
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