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Porsche's second-generation Panamera has just received the GTS treatment. With a starting price of $129,350, it's the cheapest way to get into a V-8-powered Panamera. BMW is working on an update for its 7-Series and that means the Alpina version of the car, the B7, is also due for an update. Today we have the first spy shots of the updated B7 which looks to be taking on a handsome, muscular look. We're going to have to wait a little while longer for Mercedes-AMG's highly anticipated One hypercar. Not surprisingly, making the car's Formula 1 engine suitable for road use is turning out to be...
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Mercedes-Benz EQB, McLaren Speedtail, Walter Payton's Porsche 911: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz engineers look to be testing an early mule for an electric compact crossover to be called the EQB. Mercedes hasn't confirmed an EQB but trademarks for the name have been protected with various patent and trademark offices around the globe. McLaren has released its most revealing...
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Porsche 911 GT3 spy shots, next Jaguar F-Type details, Fisker crossover: Today's Car NewsA new generation of the 911, the 992, arrives later this year in Carrera and Carrera S guise. However, Porsche is already out testing more hardcore variants of the car including the GT3, a new prototype for which has been spotted. The good news is that it looks like it will stick with a naturally...
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2019 Audi e-tron review, 2019 Mazda CX-5, all-female race series: Car News HeadlinesAudi's e-tron is almost ready for its showroom debut and we've had a chance to get behind the wheel of one, albeit a prototype. We found the e-tron to be a promising entry to the electric car arena, especially when you factor in the very reasonable $75,795 starting price. Mazda's CX-5 was...
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2019 Ford Edge ST review, 2020 Land Rover Discovery spy shots, Mercedes X-Class 6x6: Car News HeadlinesFord has a version of its Edge crossover with 335 horsepower on tap. It's the replacement for last year's Edge Sport, and there's much more to the equation than just a bump in power. Find out what it's like in our first drive review in the links below. Land Rover is preparing an update for its...
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan review, Porsche 911 hybrid kit, BMW X1 spy shots: Today's Car NewsRolls-Royce has entered the SUV race with a new model called the Cullinan. It starts almost $100k above the rival Bentley Bentayga and could quite possibly become the British brand's most popular model. After driving one in Wyoming, we now know why. Can't wait for Porsche to build a hybrid 911?...
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We got our first shot behind the wheel of the 2019 Kia K900. Now riding on a stretched version of the Stinger's platform, the 2019 K900 is tighter and more European than ever. Arriving at dealerships before the end of 2018, Kia's flagship sedan will feature a host of new technology and be priced from around $60,000. The 2019 BMW 3-Series broke cover at the Paris motor show. The iconic four-door enters its seventh generation with new technology and larger dimensions, but it loses its manual transmission. The turbo-4-powered 330i will go on sale in March 2019 and the M340 xDrive, with its...
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2019 Lexus RC, 2019 Toyota Yaris GR Sport, Shelby Series 2: Car News HeadlinesLexus has updated its RC for the 2019 model year. The updated coupe was presented at this week's 2018 Paris auto show though sadly the RC F and rumored RC F GT versions weren't on show. The updated RC sports a sharper look with influences taken from the LC flagship coupe. Also in Paris was the new...
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2019 Acura ILX, 2019 BMW 3-Series M Performance parts, Rennsport Reunion: Today's Car NewsAcura has shaved more than $2,000 off the starting price of its ILX for the 2019 model year. The compact luxury sedan has also been enhanced with more standard features and now sports the Acura brand's new design language. BMW's redesigned 3-Series has only just been revealed but already the German...
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2019 Audi R8 LMS, 2019 BMW 3-Series, 2019 Mercedes-AMG A35: Car News HeadlinesAudi used this week's 2018 Paris auto show to preview updates for its R8 supercar. The preview came in the form of a race version wearing the updated body that will appear on the road car next year. BMW used the French show to unveil a new 3-Series, the nameplate's seventh iteration. The new car is...
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Modern Ferrari 250 GTO teased, Porsche 911 GT3 spied, Chevy Silverado concepts revealed: Today's Car NewsNo, Ferrari isn't about to launch a modern successor to the 250 GTO. Instead, Italian coachbuilder Ares Design will build a modern interpretation of the original design on the bones of a donor Ferrari 812 Superfast or F12 Berlinetta. The car looks absolutely stunning in the preview sketches. A...
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AMG One hypercar, 2019 Nissan Note e-Power Nismo S, 2020 BMW X6 M: Today's Car NewsMercedes-AMG recently hosted a special event where future owners of its Project One hypercar could spec their cars. It was at this event where AMG also revealed the final name of the car (Project One is only a code name), and according to some of the people in attendance the name is simply the AMG...
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BMW will take the wraps off its redesigned 3-Series in less than a week but the latest teasers already give away much of the design. The seventh-generation model will debut at the Paris auto show and should be on sale by the end of the year. Arriving next year will be a redesigned Volvo V60 Cross Country. The vehicle matches the handsome lines of the regular V60 wagon but adds almost 3.0 inches of ground clearance. Lamborghini's Aventador has evolved significantly since it arrived on the market at the start of the decade. We've just driven the newest SVJ variant, which is the fastest car in...
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2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, 2019 Volvo V60 R-Design, more Porsche EVs: Today's Car NewsMercedes-Benz is in the process of redesigning its compact cars, and the first of the new generation to hit the United States is the 2019 A-Class sedan. After driving one, we've determined it to be the best entry luxury sedan on the market. Volvo's V60 wagon is a good alternative to the crossover...
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Porsche done with diesels, Cadillac “Beast” limo, Horch revival: Car News HeadlinesPorsche's CEO has confirmed the automaker is making moves to end sales of diesels. Instead, electrification will fill the gap, with pure electric cars like the upcoming Taycan expected to account for a quarter of Porsche's sales by as early as 2025. President Donald Trump has been spotted with his...
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Ferrari Monza SP1, Mercedes-AMG A35, Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato: Today's Car NewsFerrari this week revealed the first members of a new series known as Icona in the form of the 812 Superfast-based Monza SP1 and SP2. The Icona series will draw inspiration from the most evocative Ferraris of the 1950s and exhibit an elegance that's been missing from the automaker's cars of late...
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Ferrari Monza SP1, 2019 Audi e-tron, 2020 Cadillac XT6: Car News HeadlinesFerrari's Special Projects division has revealed its latest creation. The car is a speedster based on the underpinnings of the 812 Superfast and both single- and twin-seat versions will be offered. Unlike previous Special Project cars that were either one-offs or built in only a handful of...
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2019 Mercedes-AMG A35, 2019 DS 3 Crossback, 2019 VW Beetle: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-AMG has dropped the first images of its new A35 hot hatch. The car is the first member of a 35 series that will set beneath the replacement for AMG's 45 series of compact cars. It will debut in October at the 2018 Paris auto show. Also in Paris will be the DS 3 Crossback. Not only does it...
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Volvo Trucks is the world's second biggest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, and it's just presented a concept that hints at a radical shakeup for the transport industry coming down the line. The concept is called the Vera, and it's a fully electric, fully self-driving semi designed to replace trucks that transport goods between fixed hubs. More details have emerged on the new flagship sedan Mercedes-Benz is working on for the EQ electric car sub-brand. We've already got spy shots of a prototype and expect the car to be on sale in 2020. Another year of classic racing and general motoring...
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2020 Mercedes GLE, 2019 Lexus ES, custom G-Class pickup: Car News HeadlinesAfter a series of teasers, Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed its redesigned GLE. It's the fourth generation of Mercedes mid-size SUVs and sees the return of an available third row. Two versions will be available at launch, powered by 2.0- and 3.0-liter turbocharged engines, respectively. Lexus...
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2019 BMW X2 M35i, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB, Hongqi revival: Today's Car NewsBMW has added a new M35i M Performance model to its X2 range. The stylish compact crossover SUV features BMW's most powerful four-cylinder to date and makes a great alternative to the hot hatch. Mercedes-Benz has a new compact crossover on the way. It is expected to be called the GLB and will...
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Porsche Cayenne coupe, Kia full-size SUV, Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison: Car News HeadlinesPorsche is bowing to the strong demand for coupe-like SUVs and will launch one based on the Cayenne. A prototype has been spotted featuring a sloping coupe-like profile and a hatchback-like rear. A debut is expected next year. Also arriving next year will be a full-size SUV from Kia. Unmasked...
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Bugatti Divo, 2019 Chevy Camaro, 2019 Lexus RC: This Week's Top PhotosIn the past week we saw Bugatti unveil a coach-built car based on the Chiron platform, which the automaker has christened the Divo. Limited to just 40 units, the car was unveiled to the world in Monterey, California and has a starting price of $5.8 million. You can learn about all the changes...
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Audi S6 spied, Bugatti Divo detailed, Koenigsegg Ragnarok rumored: Today's Car NewsThe next generation of Audi's A6 Avant has been spotted. The performance wagon is expected to downsize from a V-8 to a V-6 for its latest redesign, and while we may not see the wagon here the same mechanical package will appear in an S6 sedan heading our way. Bugatti has a coach-built car based on...
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