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Cadillac’s new flagship sedan, the CT6, is set to go on sale next March, and we can confirm that the luxurious, full-size sedan will be priced from a very reasonable $54,490, including a $995 destination charge. That provides a healthy gap between the CT6 and smaller CTS, which starts at $46,340, and it makes it a bargain compared to some of Germany’s full-size sedans which typically start above $80k. The starting price nets you a CT6 powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 265 horsepower. This base model also comes with rear-wheel drive. CHECK OUT: This...
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This Is How Expensive It Is To Own A Bugatti VeyronEveryone knows that owning a supercar is an expensive hobby. But when it comes to exotics like the Bugatti Veyron, maintenance costs start to rival some mortgages. ALSO SEE: LaFerrari, P1 And 918 Spyder Tested Over The Quarter Mile: Video Entrepreneur Alejandro Salomon, the man who told us 10...
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Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turimso Debuts In Updated Form At Tokyo Motor ShowNissan has a varied lineup of vehicles on show this week at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, with the star attraction being an updated version of the Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo that we first saw in 2014. The concept was developed exclusively for the virtual world of Gran Turismo 6 but also hints at...
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Starts Shipping Out To DealersChevrolet has started shipping the all-new, sixth-generation Camaro to dealers all across the country, which means the first customer deliveries should commence by mid-November. We’ve already had a chance to drive the new Camaro and find it to be substantially improved over the outgoing...
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2017 Acura NSX Coming With 573 HP, 0-60 MPH Time Of 3.0 SecondsAcura has come out with some bold numbers for its second-generation NSX, but before you rush out to your local dealer recall that the hybrid supercar won’t be available in showrooms for some time as production only starts next spring. Nevertheless, fans have a lot to look forward to. Although...
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2016 Nissan GT-R Nismo N-Attack Package set for SEMANissan’s GT-R NISMO is famous for having lapped the Nürburgring in only 7:08.679, making it the fastest production car at the German circuit that can be had for under a half a million bucks. What’s not so well known is the fact that upgrades made to the car to enable the incredible...
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Audi 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 605 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, up from 560 hp and 516 lb-ft in the stock RS 6 and RS 7. With the new output, the cars will accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds, down from 3.9 seconds for the stock RS 6 and RS 7, and from 0-124 mph in 12.1 seconds, down from 13.5 seconds for the...
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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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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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2016 Honda Civic Sedan Revealed In Full, Priced From $19,475Following last month’s first look, Honda has now released full details on its 10th-generation Civic, including the car’s all-important pricing information. Unfortunately, we still only have details on the new Civic Sedan, but we can confirm that the stylish four-door will eventually be...
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Fiat heir Lapo Elkann turns Milan gas station into trendy vehicle customization shopWhile big brother John runs the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] empire, fellow Fiat heir Lapo Elkann in recent years has focused on merging his interests in the world of fashion with the family business. For example, he was influential in developing Ferrari’s Tailor-Made personalization...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic Joins Growing AMG Sport ArsenalMercedes-Benz has today unveiled the GLE450 AMG 4Matic. It joins the growing range of AMG sport models that already includes the GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe and C450 AMG 4Matic models. The AMG sport cars sit between the most potent of the standard Mercedes models and the dedicated Mercedes-AMG...
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For going on a decade now, Lexus has been on a mission to convince enthusiast buyers who might gravitate toward European cars that it, too, can build world-class sports cars and sports sedans. It started with the 2008 IS F, a would-be BMW M3 competitor that showed promise but just couldn’t really challenge the best performance four-door of the day. Then came the 2012 LFA. This $375,000 carbon fiber V-10-powered supercar was breathtakingly quick and proved that Lexus, a brand known for stodgy but comfortable sedans and crossovers, truly knew what performance felt like. However, the LFA...
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New Video Shows What It Will Be Like Owning A Volvo Autonomous CarContinuing its reputation for stellar safety, Swedish automaker Volvo is committed to developing cars that that are crash-proof in an attempt to completely eliminate vehicle-related deaths and injuries for its customers. Volvo has set a target date of 2020 for reaching this momentous goal and to...
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So Long Evo: Mitsubishi Reveals Details Of Final Edition ModelMitsubishi today revealed details on the last of the Evos, and the compact sport sedan is a going out on a high note. Mitsubishi is releasing 1,600 examples of the 2015 Lancer Evolution Final Edition model, which gets a little more power, a unique look, and a few more performance features. ALSO...
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2016 Porsche Cayman Gets Black Edition TreatmentPorsche’s Cayman is due to receive a mid-cycle update late next year, but if you’re keen to hop behind the wheel earlier Porsche is sweetening the deal with the availability of a special Black Edition model. Similar to the 911 and Boxster Black Editions launched earlier in the year, the...
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2016 Tesla Model X previewIt was in early 2012 that Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] first unveiled a prototype version of the Model X and confirmed the electric crossover for production. Now the first examples have been handed over to their eagerly awaiting customers, an event that took place overnight at a special ceremony held...
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2016 Tesla Model X EPA Ratings, Range Now AvailableThe long-awaited Tesla Model X crossover is getting closer to reality. It's so close, in fact, that EPA ratings are now available. Head over to fueleconomy.gov and you can see the EPA ratings for the 2016 Model X. CHECK OUT: Watch The Tesla Model X SUV’s ‘Falcon’ Doors In Action...
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MINI’s bigger, more premium second-generation Clubman goes on sale in January and we can confirm that it will be priced from $24,950 for the base Cooper, including an $850 destination charge. That’s almost $2k higher than the starting price of the outgoing model, but the new Clubman, which arrives as a 2016 model, is a much more substantial car. The Cooper S will set you back $28,500, also with destination, and further down the track we’ll see a high-performance John Cooper Works model. DON'T MISS: Watch The Tesla Model X SUV’s ‘Falcon’ Doors In Action...
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Bloodhound Reveals Completed SSC, Will Attempt 1,000-MPH Run In 2017It’s been close to a decade since news of the Bloodhound SSC first emerged. This week, though, the people behind the supersonic car have finally revealed the completed version. Measuring 44 feet in length, the Bloodhound draws its power from a V-8, a jet engine and a cluster of rockets, and...
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Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigns in wake of diesel emissions scandalVolkswagen Group has announced that CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned, effective immediately. The announcement comes just days after the news broke that the company had used software to fool emissions measuring equipment both in the United States and abroad. READ: VW Diesel Troubles Could Become...
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2016 Rezvani Beast Speedster first drive reviewRemember when you used to order your chassis or vehicular platform, and then find someone else to build your body? No? That's not a surprise because the art of coachbuilt cars has faded away a bit. They're still out there but they're typically extremely rare play things of the rich that are meant...
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2016 Honda Civic First LookHonda’s tenth-generation Civic is finally here, with the Japanese automaker today giving us our first look at the sedan variant due in showrooms later this fall. Arriving as a 2016 model, the new Civic is completely unrelated to the highly criticized model introduced for 2012 as it benefits...
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2017 Audi S4: 2015 Frankfurt auto show debutJoining the new A4 sedan in showrooms next year will be the sporty S4 variant, which made its debut yesterday at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show in both sedan and Avant wagon bodystyles. We’ll only be getting the sedan, which Audi says will run from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds and easily reach its...
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