Today in Car News
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Subaru has a limited-edition WRX STI S209 on offer for 2019, and we've just driven the 341-horsepower pocket rocket. You'll be glad to note that the car benefits from more than just extra power, ensuring it will remain a finely honed track machine for years to come. A prototype for Genesis' first SUV has been spotted. The SUV was previewed by 2016's GV80 concept car and will target mid-size players in the premium segment such as the BMW X5. Sales are due to start later this year. Bugatti's next model could be an electric super sedan reviving the Royale name, at least if the latest rumors are...
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2020 Cadillac CT5, 2020 BMW M2 CS, Fisker SUV: Car News HeadlinesSedans may be a dying breed here in the United States but Cadillac isn't giving up on the segment. In fact, the brand has two new additions to fill the void of the departing ATS, CTS, XTS and CT6. The first of these has been revealed as the 2020 CT5, a mid-sizer that combines Escala concept looks...
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Tesla Model Y, Grabber Lime Shelby GT500, Porsche 911 goals: Today's Car NewsTesla's long-awaited Model Y is finally here. Revealed overnight, the small electric crossover is related to the Model 3 sedan and has the option of a third row. There's also a Performance model that should sprint to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and top out at 150 mph. Deliveries will start in the fall of...
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Mercedes-AMG E63, Karma Pininfarina concept, Aston Martin DBX: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-AMG has been spotted testing a prototype for an updated E63. The super sedan looks to adopt styling tweaks planned for the entire E-Class range for its mid-cycle update, and we're hopeful of some additional horsepower being extracted from its twin-turbocharged V-8. EV startup Karma will...
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2020 Audi e-tron Sportback, 2020 Porsche Taycan, New Stratos: Car News HeadlinesAudi has only just launched its e-tron crossover SUV but the German firm's next electric car is already on the auto show circuit. The vehicle is the e-tron Sportback, which is essentially the e-tron with a more rakish, coupe-like profile. The Porsche Taycan is now less than a year away from its...
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Aston Martin Vanquish, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Ruf GT: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin surprised audiences at this week's 2019 Geneva International Motor Show with the reveal of not one but two mid-engine cars. One of them previews the next-generation Vanquish, which Aston Martin will offer as a rival to the Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren 720S. Alfa Romeo previewed a...
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Mercedes-AMG has finally revealed the open-top version of its GT R track machine. The car matches the GT R coupe's 577 horsepower and will rocket to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, and if you keep your foot to the floor it will eventually top out at 197 mph. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has released a few new details on the Model Y, including pricing. The small SUV is due for a reveal this month but production isn't due to start until 2020. A son of former Volkswagen Group patriarch Ferdinand Piech has started his own car company using the family name. The first model due is a stunning sports car blending...
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2021 Ford Bronco, SCG 004, Tesla Model 3 Standard Range: Today's Car NewsFord looks to be finally testing its revived Bronco in the wild. The vehicle is still at the test mule stage, which means the new mechanicals are hidden within a makeshift body. Nevertheless, our spy shots reveal a number of details about the upcoming SUV. America's Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus has...
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2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo, 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC: Car News HeadlinesFerrari has a new mid-engine supercar in the form of the F8 Tributo. The car replaces the 488 GTB in the Ferrari fold and is essentially the 488 Pista in a new wrapper. We're talking 710 horsepower of grunt, a 0-60 mph time of less than 3.0 seconds, and a top speed of 211 mph. Ram has a redesigned...
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Honda e Prototype, McLaren 720S Spider, Mercedes-AMG GLE53: Today's Car NewsHonda is about to launch an electric car with an aesthetic that looks like it's been inspired by an iPhone. The car is the production version of 2017's Urban EV concept and a prototype will be presented in just a week's time at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. McLaren now offers an...
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2020 Bentley Continental GTC, 2020 BMW M2 CS, Porsche Macan EV: Car News HeadlinesBentley's redesigned Continental GT is simply stunning, and now the car has spawned its convertible variant which we recently tested. How does it drive? Its beauty pairs perfectly with its new found agility courtesy of a platform borrowed from Porsche. BMW already has the M2 Competition, but it...
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Mercedes-Benz EQV concept, Ruf GT, Piech Mark Zero: Today's Car NewsMercedes-Benz is almost ready to show us a concept previewing a potential new addition to the EQ brand for electric cars. The concept is an electric van called the EQV, and we'll see it in full at next month's 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Legendary German sports car tuner and manufacturer...
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A new generation of the Ford Focus ST has arrived, and it's packing a version of the 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 found in the Mustang and previous-generation Focus RS. Unfortunately, we won't see the new ST here as Ford no longer plans to offer any Focus variants in the country. BMW is working on its second sedan smaller than the 3-Series. The automaker has already launched a 1-Series sedan in China. Now it’s working on a more stylish coupe-like version likely to be called a 2-Series Gran Coupe. The good news is this one should be sold worldwide. The Volkswagen Group's Spanish...
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2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M: Car News HeadlinesWe spent time with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and found 10 things you need to know. From the fact it has a giant hole in its hood to the earthshaking noises it makes, the ZR1 is one wild car. The massive rear wing that comes with the ZTK Package can also make loading luggage a pain. The debut...
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2019 Maserati Levante GTS, 2020 Toyota Highlander, 1987 Buick GNX: Car News HeadlinesWe drove the 2019 Maserati Levante GTS to find out if a Ferrari heart could solve its issues. The result? The brawn now matches the beauty, but certain bits of the cabin are taken from the lowly and aging Dodge Journey. The noises from the twin-turbo V-8 nearly make up for any interior...
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2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Car News HeadlinesAlfa Romeo has just announced its 2020 4C Spider. There aren't any changes to note but Alfa Romeo has introduced a special-edition model dubbed the Italia. The car made its debut on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show and is limited to just 15 units in total; better grab one while they last. A...
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Lagonda All-Terrain Concept, BMW iNext, Audi TT RS: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin is reviving historic British brand Lagonda as a luxury EV marque capable of challenging Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The first of the new Lagondas will be an SUV, a preview of which will arrive at next month's 2019 Geneva International Motor Show in the form of the All-Terrain Concept...
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2020 Ford Super Duty, 2019 Mercedes V-Class, Hispano-Suiza Carmen: Today's Car NewsGeneral Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles both are introducing redesigned heavy-duty pickups for 2020. Ford wasn't going to let its rivals have all the fun, however, so it's gone and revealed an updated version of its own Super Duty range, and included among the updates is a new 7.3-liter V-8...
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We slid behind the wheel of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 and AMG 63 to find out if the icons have gone soft with their new plush interior and independent front suspension. Spoiler: The brick on wheels that is the G-Class is as capable as ever. With three locking differentials, more leather than a furniture store, and side pipes, the G-Class remains an icon that can go anywhere in luxury. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said his "Fast and Furious" character Luke Hobbs and Jason Statham's character Deckard Shaw will not be in the upcoming "Fast 9" flick. That doesn't mean the two characters are gone...
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Hyundai design boss, Ford designs in virtual reality, 1990 Mazda Miata: Today's Car NewsWe sat down for an interview with Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai-Kia's new global design boss, and learned that he has an obsession with Porsche 911s and is into purity of design. The man who replaces the legendary Peter Schreyer has his sites set on legends, not just sales, but you'll be surprised to...
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"Fast and Furious" spinoffs, uncrashable car, Lamborghini names: Today's Car NewsThe "Fast and Furious" franchise is a money train that can't seem to be stopped. Lead actor Vin Diesel took to Instagram to announce that a female-led spinoff has been pitched. Diesel noted there will be three spinoffs in all, one of which is "Hobbs & Shaw," which features Luke Hobbs (Dwayne...
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2020 Porsche Cayenne coupe, 1990 Chevy Corvette ZR1, Rolex 24 at Daytona: Today's Car NewsThe coupe-like version of the Porsche Cayenne is coming, and spy shots show it has a fast roofline with most of the changes taking place behind the B- and C-pillars. Expect the lineup to start with the S power level and move up to hybrid and Turbo models. The 2020 Porsche Cayenne coupe should make...
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2019 Chevy Corvette special, 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser, Bugatti EB110: Today's Car NewsChevrolet is set to reveal a 2019 Corvette special edition on Friday, but details on the car, or cars to be more precise, have already surfaced. Yes, Chevy has four separate versions of its latest special-edition 'Vette, each featuring a color combination devised by a Corvette Racing driver. The...
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2020 Cadillac XT5, 2020 Karma Revero, Schumacher at Ferrari: Today's Car NewsCadillac plans to introduce a new or refreshed model roughly every six months through to the end of 2021, and one of these will be an updated XT5. Photos of the refreshed crossover have surfaced on a Chinese government website ahead of the debut later this year. Tesla isn't the only EV manufacturer...
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