Today in Car News
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British coachbuilder Kahn Design has revealed another example of its imposing WB12 Vengeance based on the Aston Martin DB9. The latest example has a coat of paint that would make the Hulk green with envy. A startup backed by Google co-founder Larry Page has revealed its first product, a personal aircraft that virtually anyone could learn to fly in an hour or two. In fact, you don't even need a pilot's license to fly one. Mini's Clubman is about to undergo an update. One of the changes will be a new Union Jack-style graphic for the taillights. You'll find these stories and more in today's car...
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Hyundai SUV concept, Kia Niro EV, hypercars in WEC: Car News HeadlinesHyundai has rolled out a full-size SUV concept that previews a new model heading to showrooms next year. Called the Grandmaster, the concept made its debut at the 2018 Busan auto show and features Hyundai's newest design idiom. Kia used the Busan show to present the electric version of its Niro...
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2019 BMW X5, 2019 Jeep Renegade, 2019 GMC Sierra 1500: Today's Car NewsThe original X5 was one of the first vehicles to offer SUV utility in combination with car-like dynamics. Now the popular nameplate is into its fourth generation, with the newest version offering more power and space than ever before. Jeep's pint-sized Renegade has just been updated. We don't have...
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Audi Q8 reveal, Porsche 919 Evo 'Ring record, FCA 5-year plan: Car News HeadlinesAudi has a new flagship SUV in the form of the Q8. It's a mid-size offering with coupe-like styling, and its aggressive looks are said to presage the new design for future SUVs from the brand. Porsche built a version of its 919 Hybrid devoid of all the restrictions placed on the race car. It's...
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Next Jeep Grand Cherokee details, Mercedes S-Class spy shots, BMW Z4 specs: Today's Car NewsFiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has let slip that the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will be based on the rear-wheel-drive Giorgio platform that made its debut in the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia and has since appeared in the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. A prototype for the...
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Dodge Demon done, another Edd China car show, Brabham test track: Today's Car NewsIt's a wrap, folks. Dodge has built its last Challenger SRT Demon, and there's likely to be nothing like it ever again, at least from a major automaker. The street-legal drag racer doesn't have an owner yet as Dodge plans to sell it along with the last Viper in an upcoming charity auction. Only...
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Aston Martin has replaced its standard V-12-powered DB11 with the more hardcore DB11 AMR, and we've just tested it. The car sticks with Aston's new 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 but sees the output dialed up to 630 horsepower. No word yet if an even more hardcore DB11 AMR Pro is coming. Audi's Q8 flagship SUV is coming next month and the automaker is dropping hints via a series of teasers and online miniseries, the first episodes of which are already online. Judging from what we've seen, the production Q8 shouldn't stray too far from the cool concept versions Audi rolled out last year...
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2020 Audi A4, 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Brabham BT62: Today's Car NewsAudi is out testing an updated version of its A4 sedan. The changes are subtle, visually at least, and look to consist of new front and rear fascias and revised taillights. Ford has dropped a new photo for the Mustang Shelby GT500 arriving next year. This time it isn't a shadowy teaser but a clear...
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Civic Type R pickup, McLaren 720S review, Jeep Renegade spy shots: Car News HeadlinesEver wondered what a Civic Type R pickup truck would look like? Probably not, but Honda has built one so now you can find out anyway. There aren't plans to put it into production but Honda is considering taking it to the Nürburgring. McLaren's 720S, the automaker's first second-generation...
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2019 Ford F-150 Raptor, 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1, Apple and VW deal: Today's Car NewsThe current F-150 Raptor has only been on sale for two years but Ford has already introduced some updates. Key among them is a new electronically controlled shock absorber from Fox that continuously adjusts damping in real-time. Chevrolet has updated its Camaro range for 2019 but the automaker is...
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Ferrari SP38, 2017 Ford GT, 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T: Car News HeadlinesFerrari has a new Special Projects car, and it's called the SP38. The name doesn't give away any clues but the design makes it obvious that the iconic F40 was the source of inspiration. Ford's GT is back in the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Remember how Ford said owners weren't allowed...
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Porsche 911 Turbo, Mercedes-EQ Formula E, Ford Mach 1: Today's Car NewsA prototype for the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo has been spotted. The particular tester is for the car's convertible option, which should be launched alongside the coupe in late 2019 or early the following year. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first details on its Formula E program. The...
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk over the weekend dropped new details on additional Model 3 variants. One of the juicy tidbits was the acceleration of the Model 3 Performance, which Musk said would be quicker than the times generated by BMW's M3. Speaking of quick cars, one of the quickest around is Chevrolet's Corvette ZR1. Offering the best bang for the buck right now, the giant-killing sports car recently stopped by Jay Leno's Garage and made quite the impression on the funny man. Audi's redesigned S6 Avant has been spotted testing. While we're unlikely to see the vehicle on local soil, we'll get its...
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Shelby Series 2, Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel, VW van: Today's Car NewsRemember the Shelby Series 1? The sexy sports car was the first and only standalone car developed by Shelby American. The company has now announced a conversion package that enables output to be more than doubled to 800 horsepower. Chevy's redesigned Silverado 1500 has a six-strong powertrain...
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Aston Martin DB11 Volante, Porsche Cayenne Hybrid, Lexus LQ: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin's DB11 can be had as either a coupe or a convertible, which is referred to as a Volante by the British automaker. We recently drove the latter on the California coast to find out just how grand Aston Martin’s latest grand tourer actually is. Porsche's latest Cayenne has spawn its...
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Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster, Devel Sixty 6x6, BMW 8-Series reveal: Today's Car NewsMercedes-AMG has expanded the GT Roadster lineup with the new GT S Roadster. The car has the same 515-horsepower rating as the GT S coupe and will reach 60 mph from rest just as quick. Dubai's Devel is working on a wild 6x6 SUV to join its 5,000-horsepower Sixteen supercar. The SUV will go by the...
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Porsche 911 GT3 R, Lamborghini Marzal, Lister Lightning: Car News HeadlinesPorsche's 911 GT3 R race car has just been updated. The car is closely aligned to the 911 GT3 RS, with its 4.0-liter flat-6 said to be almost identical to the one in the road car. Back in 1967, Lamborghini unveiled a concept car with see-through doors. The car is called the Marzal, and it's set to...
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan, VW Golf GTI TCR, Mercedes-Benz GLS: Today's Car NewsRolls-Royce has entered the SUV race with a new model called the Cullinan. It starts almost $100k above the Bentley Bentayga and could quite possibly become the British brand's most popular model. Volkswagen has revealed its fastest, most powerful Golf GTI in the nameplate's history. It's modeled...
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BMW's M5 has spawned a Competition model with extra power and stiffer suspension. The result is a mid-size luxury sedan that will hit 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds. Dodge will introduce some updates for the 2019 Charger. A teaser shot released today reveals the new grille design for the Charger SRT Hellcat model. Aston Martin has confirmed that the first model from its rebooted Lagonda ultra-luxury brand will be an SUV. It's coming in 2021 and will feature the same radical design themes we saw on the Lagonda Vision concept unveiled in March at the 2018 Geneva auto show. You'll find these stories...
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Mercedes G-Class review, Lotus Esprit rumors, Putin's limo: Today's Car NewsThere's a new G-Class headed to showrooms, and it represents the first true redesign of the boxy SUV since the original civilian version made its debut 40 years ago. We recently got to spend some time behind the wheel of the new G-Class, in both G550 and G63 trim. Lotus is working on two new sports...
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Aston Martin Rapide AMR, BMW 8-Series, Kia Niro EV: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin is out testing a new version of its Rapide sedan. The new version is a more-focused offering from the automaker's AMR performance sub-brand, and it looks absolutely stunning testing hard on the Nürburgring. A new photo of BMW's modern 8-Series has surfaced, this time revealing the...
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Porsche Macan spied, VW Golf GTI TCR teased, Vantage GT3 and GT4 confirmed: Today's Car NewsThe Porsche Macan is about to undergo a mid-cycle update. The latest prototypes are wearing barely any camouflage gear, which suggests the debut can't be far. Volkswagen is working on a new version of its Golf GTI based on the racing version developed for the TCR International Series. It's destined...
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Brabham supercar, Miami F1 race, Tesla Model Y: Car News HeadlinesThe Brabham race team has spawned a new automotive division whose first product is the track-only BT62 supercar. Just 70 will be built but Brabham is already hinting at road and race versions. The latter will likely end up at Le Mans. There might be a new Miami Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar...
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2019 Dodge Challenger, 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, Ford Escape spy shots: Today's Car NewsThe Dodge Challenger is about to enter its 11th year on the market but sales are still going strong. Dodge will add some updates for 2019 to keep the momentum going, including the addition of a retro-inspired dual-snorkel hood scoop for the Hellcat. Porsche's latest Cayenne has spawned its first...
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