Sports Cars
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Some surprises we found in the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo along our first drive.
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Next Toyota 86 to spark more joy than 2020 SupraThe replacement for the Toyota 86 will leapfrog the Toyota Supra in driving enjoyment, if a report from Australia is to be believed. Australian outlet MOTOR says chief Toyota 86 engineer Tetsuya Tada let slip that the company has a development team in place for the next generation of the company's...
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Bisimoto's 850-hp twin-turbo 911 visits Jay Leno's Garage
Bisi Ezerioha's 1975 Porsche 911 makes 850-hp thanks to twin turbos and parts from the 996- and 997-generation 911s.
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Next-gen F-Type team reportedly favors mid-engine, C-X75 concept-inspired design
Jaguar's redesigned F-Type is still a few years out so the current model will be given a major update in 2020 to keep it looking and feeling fresh.
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First drive review: 2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package challenges the GT
With a mid 4-second 0-60 mph time and greater agility due to its lighter engine, the 2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package is a viable option to the Mustang GT.
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Patent shows Mazda working on new rear-wheel-drive platform, possibly for the RX-9
A patent filing in Japan suggests Mazda may be working on a rear-wheel-drive platform, possibly for the RX-9.
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The next Mercedes-AMG GT will be based on a platform shared with the next SL-Class.
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Deep dive: Brian's Mitsubishi Eclipse from "The Fast and the Furious"
Watch as former "Fast and Furious" technical director Craig Liebermann details the history and modifications that went into one of the star cars from the first movie, Brian O'Connor's Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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Is the 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Club Sport the best driving classic 911?
Harry's Garage makes a case for the best driver's 911 from Porsche's past.
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Design sketches that led to the mid-engine C8 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
The automaker had up to 12 models of the mid-engine design that they eventually whittled down into three candidates.
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Did the Toyota Supra or Dodge Charger win the drag race in 2001's "The Fast and the Furious?"
Anyone who's watched 2001's "The Fast and the Furious" has likely always wondered one question: did Brian's Toyota Supra or Dominic's Dodge Charger win the final drag race? Thankfully, "Fast and Furious" expert Craig Lieberman has an explanation. Lieberman was the chief technical director for the...
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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series to feature new version of AMG V-8
AMG is working on a new engine for the hottest of its hot AMG GT models, the 2021 Black Series. With the car thought to be just around the corner, AMG is starting to let slip some of its secrets. In an interview with Wheels published on Tuesday, AMG chief Tobias Moers outlined some of the details...
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A revival of Ferrari’s entry-level Dino model is still possible, but don’t expect it any time soon. Those are the words of Ferrari Chief Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera. When asked by Autocar in an interview published Monday about the prospects of a new-age Dino, Galliera said, “I would never use the word dead in the future strategy. [But] it’s certainly not something that we're planning shortly.” Rumors of a reborn Dino date back to 2015 when former Ferrari Chairman Sergio Marchionne said it was “not a question of if but when” Ferrari would...
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McLaren says there's "nothing cool about SUVs"
The exclusive automaker says SUVs would push production past capacity and utility vehicles aren't "cool" enough.
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Daimler boss says Porsche Taycan has set the performance bar for EVs
Daimler's chairman has high praise for the Porsche Taycan and says AMG may have to catch up.
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All-wheel-drive Carrera 4 joins new Porsche 911 lineup
The 992-generation Porsche 911 is now available in all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 Cabriolet grades.
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Mid-engine C8 Corvette convertible to be revealed in October
After dropping teasers in a video, Chevrolet will unveil the 2020 Corvette convertible in October.
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2020 Porsche Taycan first ride: High-voltage power line
One wild first ride in the fully electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S reveals that it’s more than Ludicrous.
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The boss of BMW's M division says they have no plans to make a super-fast wagon or a supercar.
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Vuhl launches in the US with 400-horsepower 05RR
The Vuhl 05RR has 400 horsepower and a dry weight of less than 1,500 pounds.
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Porsche expands subscription service to four more North American cities
The Porsche Passport and Porsche Drive subscription programs are now expanding to Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego, and Toronto.
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Why the C8 Corvette has asymmetrical side mirrors
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette's right-side exterior mirror sits out wider than the left-side mirror for better outward visibility.
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Porsche Taycan electrifies at the 'Ring with 7:42 lap time
The Porsche Taycan set a new electric sedan lap record at the Nurburgring with a time of 7:42.
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Fiat 124 Spider successor unlikely
The Miata-based roadster probably won't make it back for a second generation, according to FCA executives—but it's been a gas.
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