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Honda is working on a 10-speed automatic transmission that will eventually appear in some larger models from the Honda and Acura brands. We tested an early version of the transmission and found it to be far superior to some rival multi-speed units. Former Top Gear Stig and popular stunt driver Ben Collins is out with a new video outlining the best models to use as stunt cars. His ideal choice is none other than Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new Mustang. Mercedes-Benz confirmed that its updated SL will be unveiled at next week’s 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. Along with the...
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Former Stig Says Ford Mustang Makes Best Stunt CarThe Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang has gone global. It's available for purchase all over the world, and it's found a big fan over in the United Kingdom. Ben Collins sussed it out in the manner he knows best and decided to crown it as the ultimate stunt car. It's a vehicle that shares the...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 spy shotsThis might look like one of the many prototypes we previously saw for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC, the replacement for the GLK small SUV, but it’s actually a prototype for a performance-oriented GLC variant due out next year. We’re not talking about a dedicated performance model from...
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2016 Honda Civic Coupe Confirmed For Los Angeles Auto ShowHonda’s all-new, 10th-generation Civic Sedan has just gone on sale and will soon be joined by its coupe counterpart. Honda confirmed that the new Civic Coupe, which arrives as a 2016 model, will be unveiled next week at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. We don’t have to wait until then to...
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Technology Preview: We Drive Honda's 10-Speed Automatic TransmissionIt wasn't too long ago that a six-speed automatic transmission was state of the art. Then we got seven-speed, eight-speed, and nine-speed units. One of the nine-speeds, designed by noted transmission manufacturer ZF, has given multi-speed transmissions a bad reputation. Paired with four-cylinder...
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Caparo Parent Company Enters Administration, Chairman Dies In Apparent SuicideBritain’s Caparo T1 was billed as the ‘closest thing to driving a Formula One car on the road’ when it was first unveiled back in 2006. The car looked just like a formula race car, and its powerplant was a small, high-revving V-8 similar to what was used in F1 at the time...
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Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] new F12 tdf made its public debut over the weekend during the automaker’s recent Finali Mondiali celebration, which this year took place at Italy’s Mugello Circuit. However, before the 770-horsepower supercar headed out to the track, Ferrari—with a camera crew in tow—took the F12 tdf to its own Fiorano test track for some high-speed fun. Some of the new body parts may look a little boy racer, but they’re all fully functional. According to Ferrari, the assortment of aerodynamic aids helps boost downforce, with up to 507 pounds generated...
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Jay Leno Welcomes The Ring Brothers & A Carbon Fiber-Bodied Mustang: VideoThe Ring Brothers have been churning out some of the greatest custom cars in the world lately. They're always high-horsepower builds with serious attention to detail, and they're built in a shop run by two brothers who don't take themselves quite so seriously. Exhibit A would be their custom...
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Lamborghini Huracán Proves The Supercar Can Evolve: VideoThe supercar is supposed to be aggressive to the point of being rough. It's supposed to have faults that are overlooked because of how well it drives. It's supposed to be a compromise. It doesn't have to be those things, though, and the Lamborghini Huracán is the perfect bit of proof of that...
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Notes From The Driveway: 2016 Jaguar F-Type R CoupeI got into this business in late 2001. At the time, I couldn't wait to drive the Jaguar XK. It was a beautiful swoopy coupe that looked, for the lack of a better word, special. Then I got into it, and it didn't feel special. It felt like any other Jaguar sedan of the day--not too sporty, with an...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe spy shotsMercedes-Benz’s replacement for the GLK-Class, the GLC, has just arrived on the scene, and soon it will be joined by a version with coupe-like styling that—everyone look surprised!—will be called a GLC Coupe. The GLC Coupe was previewed in concept form at this year’s...
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LaFerrari, P1 And 918 Spyder Joined By Veyron Super Sport And Huayra In Latest Comparo: VideoRecently, we saw the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder finally pitted against each other thanks to British entrepreneur Paul Bailey, who happens to own each of the three supercars. Now Alejandro Salomon has gone one better and added a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and...
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A new generation of the Subaru Impreza arrives next year, as a 2017 model, and once again there will be both a sedan and hatch. We recently saw prototypes for both versions but because of heavy camouflage much of the new design remains hidden. However, Subaru rolled out a concept at last month’s Tokyo Motor Show that hinted at the design of the hatch, and at next week’s Los Angeles Auto Show the automaker will roll out a second concept hinting at the design of the sedan. A teaser for the latest concept, dubbed the Subaru Impreza Sedan concept, was released today. It shows a sleek...
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2017 Genesis G90, 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, New Ford Bronco: Car News HeadlinesHyundai is launching a new luxury brand called Genesis and one of the first of the new Genesis models will be a large, luxurious sedan called the G90. The car replaces the current Equus and new teaser sketches released today give us a good look at its design. We’ve just driven...
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W Motors Fenyr Supersport debuts in Dubai with 900 horsepowerArabian supercar marque W Motors shocked the world when it first announced plans for a car with a price tag of $3.4 million. The car was the Lykan Hypersport, and its production run totaled just seven cars. It now appears all of them have been built and sold as W Motors has rolled out a new model...
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Don’t Be This Idiot: Tesla Model S Owner Tests Autopilot System From Back SeatIn the same week Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk announced the company will be implementing some constraints on its Autopilot autonomous system to prevent some of the more stupid users from incorrectly using the system, typically by removing their hands from the steering wheel or using it on...
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VW starts “goodwill” payment program for customers affected by diesel scandalWhile Volkswagen may still be months away from announcing a recall in the United States for vehicles found to have “defeat device” diesel emissions cheating software (recalls in Europe are expected to start in January 2016), the automaker this week announced a “Goodwill...
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Panoz Rolls Out Restored Road-Going Esperante GTR-1 At Dubai Motor ShowAmerican sports car brand Panoz is present at this week’s 2015 Dubai Motor Show where the company is showing off its latest Esperante Spyder and Spyder GT models. And sharing the stand with the open-top sports cars is a very special model from Panoz’s past: the 1997 Esperante GTR-1 Le...
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Toyota recently introduced a turbocharged 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine in versions of the Scion iM hatchback sold overseas. The engine, which features an undersquare design, also comes with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing to help maximize output while minimizing fuel consumption and at present delivers 114 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. According to Motoring, this is the engine that will power the production version of the S-FR sports car concept unveiled at the recent Tokyo Motor Show. The Australian publication cites comments made by an anonymous senior...
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Genesis G90: The Replacement For The Hyundai Equus TeasedIt was only a week ago Hyundai confirmed it was forming a new luxury brand under the Genesis name to be made up of models whose names consist of a capital G and a number, 90, 80 or 70 etc., representing their positioning in the lineup. Today, the Korean automaker released teaser sketches for a new...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe first drive reviewThe Ascari Race Resort is a European country club for those who like to drive fast rather than golf. Situated in Malaga, Spain, near the Mediterranean Sea, it’s a playland for well-heeled Europeans to flog exotic machines, bask in the sun, and be pampered by the resort’s staff. Top Gear...
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2020 Ford Bronco Confirmed By UAW Deal, Ranger Pickup Timeline SetFord Motor Compacy [NYSE: F] has several new, more modestly sized trucks in the works—including a new Ranger pickup and Bronco SUV. The confirmation of the Ford Bronco comes ahead of a United Auto Workers (UAW) vote, as part of a tentative labor agreement reached this past week. The timeline...
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Local Motors Unveils Its Latest 3D-Printed Car: VideoLocal Motors is keen to bring 3D printing into larger focus within the automotive world. Certain automakers or component manufacturers might make a part this way, but Local Motors is looking to make a nearly complete car using 3D printing. Recently, Local Motors showed us this was possible by way...
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Gran Turismo Partners With FIA For Online Racing League: VideoIn the world of console gaming, the two big automotive racing games are Gran Turismo and Forza. One of those two is about to take a major step toward upping the level of competition you can experience online. Gran Turismo has partnered with the FIA to bring us a new game for the Playstation 4. It's...
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