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Bentley has unveiled the fastest, most powerful model it’s ever produced. The car is the 2017 Continental Supersports, and it’s good for 209 mph thanks to a 700-horsepower output. A new photo of Mercedes-AMG’s upcoming hypercar has surfaced. The shot was shown briefly during the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show and reveals the car from the rear. State-owned Chinese automaker GAC is keen to get a foothold in the new car market here in the United States. It hopes to start selling cars here in 2018, one of which could be the Trumpchi GS7 due to be unveiled next week at the 2017...
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BMW i Inside Future, Toyota Concept-i, Ram 1500 Rebel Black: Car News HeadlinesBMW is using this week’s 2017 Consumer Electronics Show to present a concept that previews a dashboard where the main interface is a hologram. Instructions are made either via voice or by making certain hand movements. Toyota also has a concept at CES. Toyota’s concept features an...
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Audi Q8, Faraday Future FF 91, Ford Mustang Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for Audi’s oft-rumored Q8 has been spotted. The Q8 is a new range-topping SUV that’s closely related to the Q7 but with a coupe-like profile. The vehicle will be previewed in concept form at the upcoming 2017 Detroit auto show but isn’t expected on the market until...
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Porsche 917 replica, Pagani Huayra Roadster, Chrysler Portal concept: Car News HeadlinesA British outfit by the name of Icon Engineering is close to completing a highly accurate Porsche 917 replica. One of the reasons the car is so accurate is that it has been modeled off David Piper’s original 1969 917. Pagani has confirmed plans to unveil the Huayra Roadster at the 2017 Geneva...
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Mercedes-Benz GLE spied, Infiniti QX50 concept revealed, BMW M1 found: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation GLE has been spied again, and this time we have video of the tester. The mid-size SUV is expected on the market in 2018, as a 2019 model. Another next-generation SUV making headlines is Infiniti’s redesigned QX50. The Japanese brand has...
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Jannarelly Design-1 coupe, Subaru BRZ STI Sport concept, Faraday Future EV: Car News HeadlinesJannarelly’s upcoming Design-1 roadster will also be available as a coupe. The sports car startup has announced it will offer a roof option made from carbon fiber. Subaru will use the upcoming 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon to unveil two new STI Sport concepts. One of these, revealed today, is based...
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A very special prototype version of the previous-generation Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT supercar is headed for auction. As a prototype, it features a few quirks not found on the production model. One of these is a carbon fiber clamshell cover for the engine bay. Subaru has just launched a redesigned Impreza but don’t hold your breath for the WRX model. A Subaru engineer says the redesigned WRX is still some years off. In the interim, the current WRX will be updated. Volkswagen’s GTI Clubsport S has just beaten its own record at the Nürburgring. The record is for the...
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Future Ferrari design, Mercedes A-Class sedan, more powerful Golf R: Car News HeadlinesFerrari’s [NYSE:RACE] limited edition J50 was built to celebrate 50 years of the marque’s sales in Japan. However, the car was also built as a design showcase to preview a possible look for Ferrari’s future lineup. Mercedes-Benz is working on a new generation of its A-Class...
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Camaro ZL1 vs. Challenger Hellcat, McLaren MSO, Ken Block in the snow: Today's Car NewsThe 650-horsepower 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is just hitting the streets, so it's only natural that someone would pit it against the muscle car horsepower champion, the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. That someone was John Hennessey and the contest was a roll-on drag race. Check out the story for the...
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2017 BMW 5-Series, Winter Tires, Audi Q8 Concept: Today's Car NewsSet for launch on February 11 here in the U.S., BMW has priced the new 2017 5-Series starting from $52,195. For those keeping track, that's an increase of $1,000 over the outgoing model. Base 530i models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 producing 248 horsepower. All-wheel drive and...
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Nissan GT-R history, Dartz Prombron Black Alligator, Tesla Model S EGT: Today’s Car NewsNissan’s GT-R has only been officially on sale in the United States since the launch of the current model, known to fans as the R35. But Godzilla’s lineage goes back much further than that. Take a stroll down memory lane in our post looking at each generation of the GT-R. Latvia’s...
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Mercedes-AMG GLC63, Huracán RWD Spyder, VW Arteon shooting brake: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-AMG engineers are out testing a prototype for a GLC63. Out latest spy shots reveal its “Panamericana” grille, a feature that’s set to become a signature design element of AMG models. Lamborghini’s Huracán Spyder is now available in rear-wheel-drive form...
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Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar is finally in production. Ford on Friday showed the first completed examples, with car number one and two off the line bound for a couple of the automaker's own senior executives. BMW’s 5-Series is spawning new models for the 2018 model year. One of them, the M550i xDrive, accelerates quicker than the outgoing M5. Chevrolet will unveil a redesigned Traverse at the 2017 Detroit auto show. According to Chevy, the new SUV will boast 8 seats plus segment-leading cargo space and third-row legroom. You'll find these stories and more in...
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Trump's advisors, 2017 Dodge Challenger GT, McLaren milestone: Car News HeadlinesPresident Elect Donald Trump has tapped three major players in the automotive industry to join an advisory panel dubbed the Strategic and Policy Forum. General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] CEO Mary Barra, Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk and Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will offer advice on job creation...
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1,000-hp Lucid Air, Aston Martin DB11 Volante, Uber self-driving taxi service: Car News HeadlinesAmerican electric car startup Lucid has revealed its first model, a luxury sedan with 1,000 horsepower and a range of 300 miles. The car is called the Air and Lucid is hoping to have it production in 2018. Aston Martin is out testing the convertible version of its DB11 grand tourer. The car is due...
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2018 Mercedes E-Class Coupe, 2018 Volvo XC60, Google Waymo: Today’s Car NewsA redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes on sale in 2017. It’s got gorgeous lines and an interior that comes close to matching Bentleys and Rolls-Royces when it comes to design and craftsmanship. A prototype for Volvo’s redesigned XC60 has been spotted. The SUV is just the first of...
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Mercedes-AMG G63, Fisker EMotion, Aston Martin DB4 GT Continuation: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz is working on a redesign for the G-Class, the first since the nameplate was introduced four decades ago. Today we have spy shots of a prototype for the redesigned G63 from Mercedes-AMG. Fisker in 2017 will unveil an electric sedan boasting a top speed of 161 mph and a range of 400...
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‘Fast 8’ trailer, McLaren 720S, Mercedes E-Class Coupe leaked: Today’s Car NewsThere’s a new Fast and the Furious movie coming next year, and it’s called “The Fate of the Furious.” The first trailer was released overnight and it contains a number of surprises, including the appearance of a wide-body Dodge Challenger. McLaren’s replacement for the...
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We’ve finally spent some time behind the wheel of the 2017 Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] F-150 Raptor. It builds upon the very capable first-generation model with even more features that help it go fast on any terrain. Another car we recently spent time with was the 2018 Lexus LC 500. It’s got sublime looks but what about the driving experience? You’ll find out in our first drive review. French automaker Renault is reviving its Alpine performance brand. The first of the modern Alpines will be a mid-engine sports car not unlike the Porsche 718 Cayman. You'll find all these...
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer, F-150 Lightning vs. Raptor, next-gen Toyota tech: Today’s Car NewsBad news Jeep fans. Word on the street is that the planned Grand Wagoneer SUV has been put on hold. It appears Jeep is tossing up whether to stretch the Grand Cherokee platform or go with the body-on-frame design of the Ram pickup truck. Ever wondered why Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] ditched the...
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2017 Dodge Challenger GT, 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63, 2018 Holden Commodore: Car News HeadlinesThe Dodge Challenger range is being expanded with a new model, the all-wheel-drive GT. Unfortunately the Challenger’s V-8s have been ruled out due to tight packaging and torque constraints of the all-wheel-drive system, which is borrowed from the Charger. If you prefer your muscle cars to...
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Mercedes-AMG GT4, Honda NeuV concept, VW Arteon: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-AMG has provided a first look at its new GT4 racer based on the GT sports car. It features a sinister look that should help it stand out on the grid among the rest of the GT4 fold. Honda will unveil an electric city car concept during next month’s 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. The...
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McLaren F1 crash, Ferrari SP275 RW, Girfalco Azkarra: Car News HeadlinesA McLaren F1 was involved in a crash in New Zealand over the weekend. With just 106 of them ever made, including road and race versions, any crash involving the car is significant. Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] Special Projects division has unveiled another masterpiece. The car is the SP275 RW...
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Nikola One electric truck, 2017 Ford GT, 2018 Toyota Camry: Today’s Car NewsAmerica’s Nikola has unveiled an extended-range electric semi-trailer truck where the range-extender is a hydrogen fuel cell. The company plans to supply hydrogen via its own network of fueling stations and says owners can expect a range of up to 1,200 miles between stops. Thanks to rally...
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