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Jaguar’s XF is about to spawn a wagon body style. The new longroof will be unveiled in the summer but today we got our first clear look in the form of a teaser. The first test mules for Ferrari’s next-generation mid-engine platform have been spotted. This time around, we’re expecting to see two mid-engine models as permanent fixtures in the Ferrari lineup. One will be a direct replacement for the 488 GTB while the other will be the oft-rumored “Dino” model. Another vehicle spotted testing is a new BMW X7. The full-size SUV is due to enter production at...
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Mercedes-AMG S63 specs, Hennessey Demon mods, Continental GT spy shots: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-AMG’s S63 has been updated along with the rest of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class range. Chief among the updates for the S63 sledgehammer is a new, more powerful V-8 engine. Dodge has just unleashed its 2018 Challenger SRT Demon and Texan tuner Hennessey has already promised...
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Maserati Ghibli spy shots, Genesis G80 Sport pricing, Dodge Demon acceleration: Today’s Car NewsMaserati’s Ghibli is about to receive a mid-cycle update. The changes will mostly be on the exterior as the trident brand already introduced some updates to the Ghibli’s cabin last year. A potential rival to the Ghibli is the new G80 Sport from Genesis. The car comes with a...
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Jeep Yuntu concept, Hyundai Veloster spy shots, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro preview: Car News HeadlinesJeep used this week’s 2017 Shanghai auto show to roll out a seven-seat SUV concept. The concept doesn’t preview the upcoming Wagoneer but rather a potential on-road focused crossover SUV for the Chinese market. One new vehicle that we know is coming soon is a redesigned Hyundai...
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2018 Dallara sports car, 2018 BMW M4 CS, 2018 Lexus NX: Today’s Car NewsItalian race car constructor Dallara is about to get into the road car business. A prototype for the company’s first model, a track-focused sports car to challenge the Lotus Elise and KTM X-Bow, was recently spotted. Lexus says the NX has been selling well above expectation. To keep the party...
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Mercedes A Sedan, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Audi e-tron Sportback: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz has just revealed a compact sedan concept that’s production-bound. The model the concept previews isn’t a replacement for the CLA but a roomier, more conventional design to appeal to buyers in China. It will likely be called an A-Class. Chevrolet is out testing a new...
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Ford’s Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs will be sticking around for 2018. They miss out on most of the updates to the 2018 Mustang so if you’re not a fan of the car’s new looks then you have another option. Audi will unveil the e-tron Sportback concept during this week’s 2017 Shanghai auto show. The concept is a high-riding sedan running on electricity, and it may just preview the look of the next-generation A7. Another concept debuting in Shanghai will be a compact sedan previewing a new A-Class sedan from Mercedes-Benz. The new sedan isn’t a replacement for the...
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2018 Volvo S90, 2017 Trans Am 455 Super Duty, NY hits & misses: Car News HeadlinesJust one year after introducing the S90, Volvo is introducing a stretched version. The stretched version will be offered as standard in the United States and sourced from a plant in China. The folks at Trans Am Depot are now offering a Trans Am conversion for the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro...
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Porsche 911 GT2 spied, Jeep concept teased, Genesis GV80 revealed: Today’s Car NewsThere’s a new generation of the Porsche 911 just around the corner, but before the current model bows out we’ll see an extreme GT2 variant. A prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring and looks to be almost ready for the big debut. Jeep will unveil a stylish little SUV concept...
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2018 Buick Enclave, 2018 Dodge Demon, 2018 Lincoln Navigator: Car News HeadlinesBuick revealed a redesigned Enclave overnight, or exactly 10 years after the original entered production. The original may be a hard act to follow but the redesigned 3-row SUV ticks all the right boxes. It’s bigger, more powerful and more refined. It also looks a whole lot better. The Dodge...
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2018 Lincoln Navigator, 2018 Lexus LS F-Sport, 2018 VW Golf: Today’s Car NewsIt’s the eve of the 2017 New York auto show and Lincoln has just dropped a teaser for what’s most likely the production version of its next Navigator. The vehicle depicted in the teaser resembles the Navigator concept rolled out one year ago but there are some key changes visible...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, AMG GT vs SLS AMG, Acura MDX Sport Hybrid: Car News HeadlinesIt’s been the subject of rumors for years, but on Sunday Jeep finally revealed the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. This is the version of the Grand Cherokee powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 known as the Hellcat. Sadly, it might only be around for one year. The Mercedes-AMG GT and SLS AMG...
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Aston Martin in 2019 will add an SUV to its ranks. The vehicle was previewed in concept form in 2015 and this week we finally got our first taste of the production model. Audi Sport’s newest model is an RS 3 sport sedan. While more powerful than rivals like the BMW M2 and Mercedes-AMG CLA45, the RS 3 is also more expensive. Those in the market for affordable performance can look forward to a new generation of the Civic Si. The car has been revealed in coupe and sedan form and comes with a turbocharged engine straight from the factory. It’s just begging for some performance...
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2018 Audi S4, 2018 Chevy Suburban, 2018 Subaru Outback: Car News HeadlinesAudi’s newest A4 is impressive in standard guise, but it really comes alive in S4 form. Under the hood is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that dishes up 354 horsepower, though sadly it can only be had with an automatic transmission. Purists should look elsewhere. Chevrolet has some racy editions...
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2018 Audi TT RS, 2018 Buick Regal, 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63: Today’s Car NewsA new generation of the Audi TT RS hits showrooms this spring. The car, which during testing was benchmarked against a Lotus Evora 400, Mercedes-AMG A45 and a Porsche Cayman GT4, will only be available as a coupe, and this time around there’s no manual transmission. Another car hitting...
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Lexus LS F-Sport teaser, Audi A8 spy video, Genesis electric cars: Car News HeadlinesLexus will use next week’s 2017 New York auto show to unveil an F-Sport package for its latest LS. Rather than brute power, the package is aimed at improving the car’s ride and handling qualities. The LS isn’t the only redesigned flagship sedan arriving this year. Audi has a...
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Next-gen Infiniti QX80, Mercedes-AMG GT C, Donald Trump Ferrari: Today’s Car NewsInfiniti will present a concept next week previewing its next-generation QX80. All we know is that the vehicle will sport the handsome look of the previous QX Sport Inspiration and QX50 concepts. We’ve just driven the Mercedes-AMG GT C—in open-top Roadster form. It’s a seriously...
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Easter Jeep Safari concepts, Ford Ranger production, Jaguar E-Type restoration: Car News HeadlinesThe annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah is just around the corner and this week Jeep unveiled seven concepts it’s bringing to the event. Interestingly, the two Wrangler-based concepts in the group feature elements seen in recently leaked shots of the next-generation Wrangler. Ford...
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Grainy shots of what’s likely to be the redesigned Jeep Wrangler have surfaced online. The shots show a Wrangler Unlimited model—before and after its doors and roof are removed. Dodge has revealed a little more info on its upcoming Challenger SRT Demon. The latest regards a cooling system that Dodge says is a first for a production car. Kia’s Stinger has made its debut in the automaker’s home market. Kia used the opportunity to reveal a new carbon fiber pack that includes a grille surround and a few other parts made out of the lightweight stuff. You'll find these...
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Mercedes S-Class leak, Porsche 911 spy shots, Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar review: Car News HeadlinesThe Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be updated for the 2018 model year. Leaked shots reveal the visual tweaks that will be made. Another upcoming car in the headlines is Porsche’s next-generation 911. A prototype for what’s likely to be the Carrera S model has been spotted on the...
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Buick Velite 5 teased, Nissan Leaf spied, Nissan GT-R Track revealed: Today’s Car NewsThe Chevrolet Volt will be rebadged a Buick Velite 5 for the Chinese market. The car is the first of a handful of new electrified models Buick will offer in China. Another will be a pure electric. Speaking of electric cars, Nissan’s next-generation Leaf has just been spied. We’re...
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Bugatti Chiron reviewed, Lagonda brand confirmed, Putin’s limo spied: Car News HeadlinesCars like the Bugatti Chiron don’t need reviews to sell. But for those of us that can only dream of experiencing the $2.6 million beauty, our in-depth first drive review lays it all out. There will soon be a new player in the ultra-luxury arena, and its name is Lagonda. Judging by the latest...
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Mercedes CLS spy shots, Australian GP preview, Ford’s first Mustang coupe: Today’s Car NewsPrototypes for Mercedes-Benz’s next CLS, the third generation of the luxury fastback sedan, have been spotted again. The latest shots are the most revealing yet and show new details like the designs of the headlights and grille. A new era of Formula One begins this weekend with the 2017...
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Dodge Demon transbrake, Elextra electric supercar, Mercedes-AMG GLC63: Car News HeadlinesThe Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is shaping up to be a dedicated drag racer you can drive on the streets. In Dodge’s latest teaser for the Demon, we learned of yet another track technology that’s appearing for the first time on a production car. A Swiss firm by the name of Elextra has...
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