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For its last year in production, the 2020 Cadillac CT6 sedan has a costlier, but slimmed-down lineup. There's also just two powertrains on offer, though thankfully one of them is the new Blackwing V-8. Pininfarina's Battista is priced at 2 million euros ($2.26 million) and limited to 150 units. The Italian firm will use this week's 2019 Turin Outdoor Auto Show to unveil an updated version of the design sporting a new face. A collection of supercars including a LaFerrari and One:1 is headed for auction without reserve. The cars previously belonged to Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who was found...
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BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Mercedes-Benz GLA: Car News HeadlinesA BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe goes on sale in late 2019 to fill the void of the 6-Series Gran Coupe, and yes there will be an M8 variant with over 600 horsepower. At the entry point, there's an 840i with 335 hp. Ford's new Mustang Shelby GT500 is almost ready for its showroom debut. Even though it's...
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BMW X3 M and X4 M, Toyota hypercar, Dendrobium D-1: Car News HeadlinesWe've finally driven the 2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M. The hot-rod crossover SUVs arrive with up to 503 horsepower and a top speed of 177 mph, and that's just to start. Prototypes for Toyota's race car being developed for the 2020/2021 Toyota World Endurance Championship's new Hypercar class are already...
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BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe, Gemballa supercar, Audi A3 Sportback: Car News HeadlinesThe 8-Series Gran Coupe is due on sale in late 2019 and will fill the void of the 6-Series Gran Coupe, and yes there will be an M8 variant with over 600 horsepower. Photos of the car have leaked and reveal a stunning design. Gemballa wants to transition from a pure tuner to a low-volume automaker...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee spy shots, Aston Martin DBX production, BMW 3-Series wagon: Today's Car NewsA prototype for Jeep's next-generation Grand Cherokee has been spotted. The new mid-size SUV moves to a platform related to the one in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which should mean a tighter, more dynamic offering. Aston Martin's DBX SUV enters production in the first half of 2020, but pre-production...
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2020 Bentley Flying Spur, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB, Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato: Car News HeadlinesBentley has a redesigned Flying Spur that raises the bar in luxury and performance, the latter likely to help the nameplate remain the driver's choice among mega-buck sedans. The new car rides on a Porsche platform and has been launched with a 626-horsepower W-12 engine. Mercedes-Benz has a new...
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Britain's Ultima has returned with another world-beating supercar. It's called the RS, and it can be ordered with a 1,200-horsepower engine capable of delivering 0-62 mph acceleration in just 2.3 seconds. If you're not up to welding your own tube-framed Midlana or Locost/Lotus 7, your mates Down Under have the solution with the Spartan. It's a lightweight track car weighing just 1,200 pounds and packing 400 hp. Saab's last production car was built in 2013 and only been driven 3 miles since it rolled off the line. You'll be able to bid on the car as Saab's owner, NEVS, is putting it up for...
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AMG's new turbo-4, “Bond 25” Aston Martin, Gordon Murray tour: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-AMG's new 45 series will pack the most powerful 4-cylinder engine ever fitted to a production car. The engine delivers 382 horsepower in standard guise and 416 hp in spicier S guise. James Bond looks set to drive an original Aston Martin V8 Vantage in the latest instalment of the spy...
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Gordon Murray teases T50 supercar, GM tests airless tires, BMW reveals M8: Car News HeadlinesGordon Murray has released the first details on what he calls the last and greatest "analog" supercar. It features a V-12 revving beyond 12,000 rpm, a central driving position, and a downforce-generating fan like Murray previously added to a Formula One race car. GM is testing airless tires with a...
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Modern Porsche Bergspyder, Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe, more Bugatti one-offs: Today's Car NewsBack in 2015, Porsche came close to launching a single-seat speedster with almost 400 horsepower on tap. The car was to be a spiritual successor to the ultra-light 909 Bergspyder of the 1960s. A prototype for Mercedes-AMG's next-generation GLE63 Coupe has been spotted. The new brute is expected to...
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Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V, “Ford v. Ferrari” trailer, Lotus hypercar: Car News HeadlinesCadillac recently revealed the new CT4-V and CT5-V sport sedans, but over the weekend the automaker teased the more extreme versions that serve as the true replacements for the former ATS-V and CTS-V. Rumor has it that the cars might be badged as Blackwings. The first trailer and photos for "Ford...
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2020 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V, Ferrari SF90 Stradale deep dive, McLaren Senna dyno test: Today's Car NewsCadillac is splitting its V strategy by adding lower-priced, lower-powered models to the traditionally high-performance name. The brand unveiled both the 320-horsepower 2020 CT4-V and the 355-hp CT5-V to media in Detroit. Ferrari took the wraps off its 986-hp SF90 Stradale and we took a deep dive...
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Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce a rugged new option in the compact segment with its GLB, a prototype for which has just been spotted. Sadly, the GLB isn't going to be the mini G-Class we were all hoping for. The Lexus RX has been updated for 2020. The popular crossover adds a touchscreen for the first time in more than a decade, as well as tweaks to its looks, suspension, and safety technology. Jaguar's XJ will soon be out of production but a radically different ninth-generation model is coming. We hear the new flagship sedan will be an EV. You'll find these stories and more in today's car...
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Mercedes GLA spied, Ferrari supercar teased, Acura NSX Type R rumored: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for a redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLA has been spotted for the first time. The new car keeps the hatch-like design of the current model but looks to ride higher. Ferrari has a new supercar with 986 horsepower, or 36 more than the LaFerrari. It's set to debut tomorrow but part of the design...
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Audi TT dead, rare Shelbys sold, Civic Type R with lift kit: Today's Car NewsIt's official. The Audi TT is on its way out, to be replaced by a performance-oriented electric car positioned at a similar price point. According to the rumor mill, the replacement could be in the form of a fastback sedan targeting the Mercedes-Benz CLA and upcoming BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe. A...
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2020 Land Rover Discovery, 2020 BMW X5 M50i, next-gen Jeeps: Today's Car NewsLand Rover's Discovery Sport has received a mid-cycle update. However, this isn't your typical facelift-style update as there are substantial updates to the small SUV's underpinnings. BMW has unveiled new X5 and X7 M50i performance SUVs packing 523-horsepower twin-turbocharged V-8 engines. The V-8...
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe, 2020 Audi Q5, 2020 BMW 5-Series: Car News HeadlinesPorsche has introduced the 2020 Cayenne Coupe as the latest challenger in the growing field of low-slung crossover SUVs. After taking one for a spin, it's clear the vehicle defines a high-end performance crossover SUV better than pretty much anything else on the market. After years of promises...
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Ferrari hybrid, 2020 Karma Revero GT, 2020 Toyota Supra TRD parts: Today's Car NewsFerrari will launch a new hybrid supercar on May 31, and the performance is expected to eclipse that of the LaFerrari, Ferrari's first hybrid. This shouldn't be a surprise, as the 986-horsepower output of the new car is already 36 horses higher than in the LaFerrari. Karma is focused on...
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The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid cop car has enough power to catch the bad guys and incredibly grabby brakes that can throw a perp into a rear-seat barrier. That bodes well for the civilian version due in showrooms later this year. BMW's M5 nameplate has turned 35, and the German firm has celebrated with the launch of a special version based on the latest 2020 M5 Competition model. Just 350 will be built for worldwide sale, and of these just 35 are headed to the United States. Since stepping down from the Olympic spotlight in 2017, sprinter Usain Bolt, who is still the fastest in the 100- and...
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2020 Porsche Taycan, 2019 Ford Focus ST Wagon, entry-level Koenigsegg: Today's Car NewsThe Porsche Taycan is now just months away from its debut, with Porsche having confirmed the covers will come off in September. Already around 20,000 enthusiasts have placed deposits, and many more should come in once the car is out in the open. A new generation of the Ford Focus ST arrived this...
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2020 McLaren GT, 2020 VW Golf, De Tomaso revival: Car News HeadlinesThe newest car introduced by McLaren under its Track25 business plan is the brand's interpretation of a grand tourer. It packs over 600 horsepower and has more storage space than some full-size sedans. A new generation of the Volkswagen Golf is just around the corner. The car represents more of an...
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2019 Mustang Shelby GT350, Hyundai N electric sports car, Ferrari hybrid supercar: Today's Car NewsFord has a tweaked Mustang Shelby GT350 for 2019, and we've just driven it. The improvements made to the car aim to reduce its lap times, primarily through extra grip generated by the tires and aerodynamics. Hyundai is developing an electric sports car that will leverage technology from Rimac. The...
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2020 Toyota Supra review, 1939 Porsche Type 64 auction, Discovery Sport spy shots: Car News HeadlinesWe've finally driven the 2020 Toyota Supra and have an in-depth first drive review posted. The car is impressive, but does it live up to the Supra name? Hit the link below to find out. The sole surviving 1939 Type 64 and the oldest car to bear the Porsche name will be sold during 2019 Monterey Car...
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Ferrari hybrid supercar, Koenigsegg Jesko, Uber IPO: Today's Car NewsFerrari will launch a new hybrid supercar in May, and the performance is expected to eclipse that of the LaFerrari. What still isn't clear is whether the car will utilize a new mid-engine platform or share one with the F8 Tributo, which uses a modified version of the platform launched a decade ago...
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