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2016 Chevy Camaro Driven, 2017 BMW Alpina B7 Spied, Electric Aston Martin Revealed: Today’s Car NewsViknesh VijayenthiranEager to find out what it’s like to drive the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro? Our first drive report is now live. Here’s a little snippet: “Handling is where the Camaro peels off the muscle car label for good—it's narrower and leaner in absolute terms: it’s how much lighter it feels that’s so impressive.” BMW doesn’t have any plans to counter the likes of the Audi S8 and Mercedes-AMG S63 with an M7, but Alpina isn’t shying away from the fight. The semi-official BMW tuner is using its 50 years of experience in building fast BMWs to bring us...
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2017 BMW Alpina B7 Spy ShotsWhile BMW’s M division has no plans to develop its own version of the latest-generation 7-Series, the men and women at nearby Alpina are already hard at work developing a high-performance version of the new BMW flagship sedan. Shown here is a prototype for the new BMW Alpina B7, which...
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Chevy Previews New Accessories Range With SEMA Red Line ConceptsChevrolet will roll out a barrage of concepts at this year’s SEMA show to highlight a range of new accessories the automaker plans to offer. The aftermarket continues to see growth, with SEMA organizers stating that spending on automotive specialty equipment parts and accessories topped $36...
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Audi RS 6 and RS 7 Performance models boost power to 605 HPAudi is upping the potency of its already extreme RS 6 Avant and RS 7 by introducing new Performance models that boast increased engine output and numerous RS-spec equipment as standard. The engine remains Audi’s ubiquitous turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, whose output here has been bumped up to...
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Aston Martin gets serious about EVs, rolls out electric Rapid-E conceptWhile rivals in the sports luxury segment such as Lamborghini and Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] are shunning fully electric cars, Aston Martin is embracing the technology as a clever means to stand out from the crowd while also reducing fleet average CO2 emissions. CEO Andy Palmer, a former senior Nissan...
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2016 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible spy shotsA new generation of the MINI Convertible is just around the corner, and once again there will be all the separate variants such as the base Cooper, sporty Cooper S and high-performance John Cooper Works. It’s the latter that’s featured in our latest round of spy shots, with the car...
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The original Land Rover Defender is nearing the end of its long production run, yet it will still be celebrated for decades to come. Additionally, there are companies out there that turn your average Defender into the monster it truly wants to be. Twisted, for example, has installed a 6.2-liter V-8 engine in one. And then there's Kahn Design that can even build you a six-wheeled version. Another company known as JE MotorWorks has been wrenching on Land Rovers for 40 years. One of their craziest creations is the Zulu2 Super Defender, which sees a supercharged V-8 beating beneath its bonnet...
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BMW Marks Three Decades of All-Wheel DriveAll-wheel drive is ubiquitous today. But it's interesting to note that BMW's first all-wheel-drive models are probably older than most of the fifth-owner enthusiasts currently wrenching on old E30s. ALSO SEE: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro First Drive And while the technology would eventually make it way to...
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'A Faster Horse' Is A Deep Dive Into Mustang History: VideoThere's plenty of swelling strings and inspiration music in A Faster Horse, David Gelb's new Mustang documentary. But in capturing the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the release of the latest generation of Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] iconic coupe, the director—who rose to fame with the...
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro first drive review Muscle-car fans have had quite a feast in the past two years, with the 707-horsepower Challenger and Charger Hellcat and the 526-hp Shelby GT350 laying untold stripes on countless roads across America. (Dozens of them may be ours. Maybe not. Prove it in court.) But they won't be able to pass up...
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'Wreck To The Future' Is BTTF Parody Done Oh-So Right: VideoThe Polish parody team is back. You may remember a few months back when a delightful crew of ugly-glass wearing filmmakers created a Fast & Furious remake in their own style. It was hilarious and exceptionally well done, and now that group is back with another video. ALSO SEE: 2016 Chevrolet...
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Lexus starts production in the US: VideoLexus has been talking about starting production in the United States for years, and this week it finally happened. The first Lexus to be built on local soil was a 2016 ES 350. It rolled off the line at a plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Toyota’s first plant in the...
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There’s a new entry-level range of cars at McLaren, called the Sports Series. There are just two models that make up the Sports Series at present, the 540C and 570S, and British journo Chris Harris was lucky enough to spend some time with the latter. He drives the car both on the road and track and comes away quite impressed, as you’ll see in this video from his YouTube channel Chris Harris on Cars. As Harris explains, the 570S misses out on some of the trick features used in more potent models from McLaren, but this all adds to the car’s character and makes it fun to drive...
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2017 Maserati Levante, Ferrari Share Price, New Lexus Concept: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for Maserati’s upcoming Levante SUV has been spotted at the Nürburgring, and it was wearing the least camouflage gear we’ve seen yet. Numerous new details have been revealed, such as the design of the headlights and front intakes. Shares in Ferrari are now trading on...
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Here’s Some Of The 30 World Premieres Pegged For The 2015 Los Angeles Auto ShowLast month we told you that there would be at least 30 world premieres taking place at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, whose doors open to the media on November 18. Now the organizers have given us a better of understanding of what the list entails. Among the cars making their world debut will be...
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2017 Bentley Mulsanne Long-Wheelbase Spy ShotsIt was only a day ago that we saw a prototype for an updated version of the Bentley Mulsanne, and now we have a new prototype for a long-wheelbase Mulsanne. At 219.5 inches in length, and with a wheelbase of 128.5 in, few would consider the Mulsanne as lacking in size, but there’s been strong...
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Opel reveals Astra racer for new low-cost TCR seriesThere’s a new race series called the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) that held its inaugural season this year. With its low cost of entry and low running costs, the series is aimed at enthusiasts and up-and-coming drivers and features cars with only around 300 horsepower...
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Ferrari valued at $9.8 billion, shares start trading todayA year after Ferrari parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] first announced that the storied Italian sports car manufacturer and race team would be spun off and its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the initial public offering is finally complete and the shares ready to...
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Lexus will unveil a new concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show that’s meant to preview its new, progressive take on luxury. A single teaser shot has been released today, revealing the concept’s headlight plus a little bit of its grille. There were rumors Lexus might bring its next-generation LS to Tokyo, but the automaker confirmed that this wasn’t the case. However, the new concept may still be a preview of the upcoming flagship sedan. ALSO SEE: Here’s Some Of The 30 World Premieres Pegged For The 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Comparing the teaser to a photo of the current...
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Extra-Long Dyno Pull Makes Mustang Tire Go BoomWhat happens when you cross a 5.0-liter Mustang, a extra-long dyno run, and a 200-shot of nitrous? You get a demonstration of raw power, though not the kind the driver originally intended. WATCH: 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Excels on Track Day As the clip from 1320video shows, right around the 35-second...
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Steve McQueen Porsche 911 Headed To Auction In Paris: VideoLegendary actor, King of Cool, and racer Steve McQueen owned a lot of cars. And it's fair to say the ownership history on this 1971 Porsche 911T is a bit more complicated than the pedigree of his 1976 Porsche 930 or 1952 Chevy Pickup. But its history is entwined enough with McQueen's legacy that we...
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Love Legos? Get Excited Because Some New Car Sets Are ComingIt doesn't matter how old you are, playing with Lego bricks is both relaxing and enjoyable. You can use those little plastic bits to make anything you're creative enough to piece together. Some are more creative than others and can create masterpieces without the help of a guide. Others, like yours...
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Tesla Model S Hit Hard In Consumer Reports Reliability RankingsRemember this past August when the Tesla Model S broke Consumer Reports' own 100-point scale during testing? The Model S P85D tested received a score of 103 points as it reportedly set new benchmarks in several areas. ALSO SEE: Tesla Owners Begin Posting Autopilot Videos Consumer Reports also looks...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe first drive reviewMercedes was the first carmaker to coupe all the things. It turned the E-Class sedan into the CLS--something they call a four-door coupe, confusing as that might sound. But when it came to SUVs, Mercedes was beaten to the punch by BMW. And maybe that was a good thing, because for every coupe-like...
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