Today in Car News
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Today is the opening day of the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show and one of the many vehicles on display is Mazda’s Kai concept. The concept previews the design of the next-generation Mazda 3 which is expected in 2019, as 2020 model. Nissan also had a concept on display, in this case the IMx electric SUV. Nissan hasn’t said whether the IMx is bound for production, although the automaker has been hinting that its next electric car will likely be a high-riding model. Yet another concept on display is Subaru’s Viziv Performance. It’s a small sport sedan that previews the...
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2018 Chevy Corvette, 2018 Mercedes A-Class, 2018 Best Car To Buy: Today’s Car NewsChevrolet has just announced a 2018 Corvette. No, it isn’t the highly anticipated mid-engine car we’ve been spying. It’s the current C7 with a few tweaks and a limited-edition model. Prototypes for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation A-Class hatchback have been spied again...
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Ford Mustang Performance Pack, Porsche 911 Carrera T, Chinese Tesla plant: Car News HeadlinesFord has announced a second performance package for the Mustang, this time exclusive to the Mustang GT equipped with a manual transmission. The package is said to bridge the gap between the Mustang GT and the track-focused Shelby GT350. Porsche has unveiled yet another iteration of the 911. The...
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McLaren P15 spied, Audi A7 revealed, Aussie car production ended: Today’s Car NewsMcLaren is out testing a new supercar to sit in its flagship Ultimate Series range. The test car is disguised like the 675LT but the final result should look even more extreme. Audi didn’t invent the fastback sedan segment when it introduced the original A7 for 2012, but the car is one of the...
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Nissan GT-R Nismo update, Polestar future, next Land Rover Defender: Today’s Car NewsNissan looks like it’s about to introduce some updates for its GT-R Nismo flagship. One of the cars was spotted at the Nürburgring sporting a few modifications on its body. Polestar’s first model is the Polestar 1 high-performance coupe. The car won’t be alone for long...
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Audi A7 reveal, Ram 1500 spy shots, brand-new McLaren F1: Car News HeadlinesAudi will unveil its second-generation A7 on Thursday. A teaser suggests that the current model’s shapely form, including the arresting Kammback rear, will transition onto the new model. Another upcoming vehicle in the headlines is Ram’s next-generation 1500. Our latest spy shots reveal...
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Minis are already produced in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Soon we may be able to add China to that list as the BMW Group is allegedly in talks with a Chinese automaker about building Minis, for export and local sale. Mercedes-Benz is about to embark on a bold plan that will see 10 electric cars and close to 50 hybrids introduced over the next five years. For the finer details, be sure to check out our in-depth report. Mazda execs are hinting at using a rotary engine in more than one car. One possibility is as a range-extender in a Mazda electric car due in 2019. You'll find these...
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Aston Martin DB11 Volante, Audi A7 spy shots, McLaren MSO R: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin’s DB11 has spawned its Volante variant and the open-top car is even more stunning than the coupe. It arrives in showrooms next spring, though at launch only the DB11’s V-8 option will be available. Audi’s next-generation A7 has been spotted again. The latest shots...
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Range Rover Velar review, Cadillac CT6 spy shots, new Wiesmann sports car: Today’s Car NewsSUVs are all the rage right now and destined to be one of the most popular in the luxury segment is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. It combines stunning looks, decent poke and swathes of luxury, and it’s got a decent price to boot, as long as you lay off some of the options...
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Honda Sports Vision GT, Corvette barn find: Car News HeadlinesFollowing the reveal of the updated Range Rover Sport a week ago, Land Rover has since uncovered the updated Range Rover. The British automaker’s flagship remains as elegant as ever but is now more refined and fitted with the latest tech. It also has a new plug-in hybrid option. The mystery...
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Range Rover facelift, Mazda concepts, Mercedes-Benz A-Class spy shots: Today’s Car NewsLand Rover is introducing an updated Range Rover Sport for 2018. The updates made to the vehicle will eventually filter across to the related Range Rover. A video has just surfaced on YouTube and reveals many of updates we’ll see on the 2018 Range Rover. Mazda will unveil two concepts at this...
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Mercedes-Benz GLS spied, GM modular platform revealed, Honda Civic Si tested: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation GLS has been spotted for the first time. The luxurious full-sizer looks set to be growing in size. It should be much plusher, too. We’re talking S-Class levels of luxury this time around. General Motors has made it clear that in the long...
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We slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT for a week and found it to be a modern hot-rod station wagon with a lift kit. The Durango's 475-horsepower Hemi V-8 belts out a thunderous roar, and the tires are so wide that they stick out from the rockers. All this, and three rows of seats to haul the kids to soccer practice. Bugatti set a world record with Chiron running from 0-248-0 mph in just 42 seconds, but Koenigsegg said, "Hold your horses" and subsequently destroyed that record. Its Agera RS went from 0-400 km/h-0 in juts 36.44 seconds. Technically it went 403 km/h in 37.28...
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Lexus LC 500 driven, Audi Sport lineup growing, Countach road trip: Today's Car NewsWe slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Lexus LC 500 and found its naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 bark to be intoxicating, its wild design to be attention-grabbing, and its interior to be gorgeous. While it starts under $100,000, it looks like a million bucks as it rolls down the road. Audi Sport...
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Range Rover Sport updated, Porsche Mission E spied, Audi A7 leaked: Today’s Car NewsThe Land Rover Range Rover Sport stands out for dynamic qualities, no-nonsense design and British charm. The vehicle has now been further refined, with the high-performance SVR model getting more power in the process. A plug-in hybrid model has just been announced too. The first prototypes for...
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Porsche 911 spy shots, Nissan Leaf Nismo, GM electric car plans: Car News HeadlinesA new generation of the Porsche 911 is just around the corner. The latest shots reveal the new digital dash that will feature in the car. Nissan has a new Leaf for 2018. The automaker wants the vehicle to appeal to a much wider audience, including performance buyers. That’s why the automaker...
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BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe, Honda electric sports car, new McLaren F1: Today’s Car NewsBMW 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. Honda will unveil an...
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Audi Formula E racecar, BMW 7-Series spy shots, LS-based V-12: Car News HeadlinesAudi will have its own team lining up on the grid for the 2017/2018 season of the Formula E Championship. Formula E reigning world champion Lucas di Grassi will be driving for the Audi team, and this week we saw the car he will be piloting. BMW looks set to introduce some drastic changes to its...
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Porsche’s 911 in GT2 RS guise has set the new production car record for a lap of the Nürburgring. The 700-horsepower speed machine is also the first production car to crack the 6:50 mark. Incredibly, the time was achieved with drive going to the rear wheels only. You know Dyson for its bagless vacuum cleaners. Soon, though, you may recognize the company for its cars. Dyson founder and chief engineer James Dyson says his company is working on an electric car for launch by 2020. The new Ford Ranger has been spotted testing again, and we have photos of both the exterior and cabin. The...
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2018 Cadillac CT6, 2018 Porsche Panamera, 2019 Volvo S60: Car News HeadlinesCadillac’s CT6 is the first recipient of the brand’s Super Cruise self-driving system. Super Cruise offers hands-free driving on the highway, but you won’t be able to nod off as the system requires you monitor the road in case you need to take back control. The Porsche...
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Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, BMW X3 M, Subaru sport sedan concept: Today’s Car NewsAston Martin hasn’t had much success in Formula 1, but after five decades the automaker is finally returning to the sport. Aston Martin is serving as title sponsor to Red Bull Racing, and the two organizations also plan to develop more cars together. BMW has just launched a new X3 and soon...
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Volvo XC40, Porsche 911 GT2 RS ‘Ring time, Infiniti electric car: Car News HeadlinesVolvo hasn’t sold a compact car in the United States since the C30 went the way of the dodo bird. There will soon be a compact in Volvo’s showrooms, though, and it’s shaping up to be one of the best options in its class. Porsche is confident its 911 GT2 RS will set the...
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Mercedes-AMG A45, electric Hummer H1, Dodge Durango Hellcat: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-Benz is almost ready to start introducing its next-generation compacts. First off the line will be a new A-Class hatchback. Today we have spy shots of the car’s feisty AMG variant. It’s shaping up to be a very sporty car. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a big promoter of green...
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Mitsubishi Evo concept, Cadillac Beast limo, wide-body Ford Mustang: Car News HeadlinesMitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution bowed out of production last year, but the Japanese automaker is already ready to show us a concept that likely previews a new Evo. The concept is called the e-Evolution, and yes that small e denotes an electric powertrain of some sort. General Motors is out...
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