Today in Car News
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McLaren has unveiled a new road car that’s really the spiritual successor of one of the most sought-after cars of all time, the legendary F1 LM. The new model is the P1 LM, and it’s a lighter, more extreme version of the P1 GTR. Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Müller has revealed more details of the automaker’s future plans. Among those plans is the development of a fully autonomous car, something Müller said would be a reality by early next decade. BMW’s 4-Series is set to undergo a mid-cycle update. Today we have spy shots of the updated version of the svelte...
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2017 Bentley Mulsanne, Jaguar Tesla Model X rival, Saab is dead: Today’s Car NewsBentley’s Mulsanne might not be as well-regarded as its rival over at Rolls-Royce, but if you’re one to actually enjoy driving then the Bentley is the way to go, especially now that there’s a sportier Speed model. The Mulsanne is certainly pricey but after driving one you’ll...
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2017 Ford GT, 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63, heartbreak at Le Mans: Car News HeadlinesFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] quietly rolled out the production version of its new GT supercar at this past weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race. It took part in a procession that included the original trio of GT40s that made the historic one-two-three finish at the French race 50 years ago. A...
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2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, Mopar ’16 Ram Rebel, Mini Vision Next 100: Today’s Car NewsThis weekend is the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans and there’s a lot to be excited about as Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is making its return, competing in the GTE Pro class alongside illustrious brands such as Aston Martin, Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] and Porsche. Ford and its new GT are off to a good...
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2017 Maserati Quattroporte, 2017 Subaru BRZ, 2017 BMW 3-Series: Car News HeadlinesMaserati’s Quattroporte receives a sharp new look for the 2017 model year. The big sedan also gets a more refined interior though sadly there’s no extra power under the hood. Subaru’s BRZ is also being updated for the 2017 model year and yes it has a few extra horsepower. Subaru...
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2018 Volvo V90, Transformers 5 Ford Mustang, Mercedes electric car platform: Today’s Car NewsVolvo is going after the German mid-size luxury sedans and wagons with its new S90 and V90 duo. We’ve driven them back-to-back and have come away thoroughly impressed. They’re genuinely stylish, different, and rather enchanting. The S90 arrives this year as a 2017 model while the V90...
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Fiat has a new sports car on sale this year. It’s called the 124 Spider and it’s the spiritual successor to the 124 from fifty years ago. Find out what it’s like to drive in our first drive review. Mercedes-Benz’s G-Class receives a few updates for the 2017 model year. Among the updates is the arrival of the G550 4x4² variant, which comes complete with 17-inch ground clearance, an extra-wide track, and a twin-turbocharged V-8. Another car we recently drove was Porsche’s 2017 Macan GTS. Those three letters aren’t just about extra trim. The Macan GTS is...
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Electric Acura NSX, Kia Stinger sports sedan, LS1-based V-12: Today’s Car NewsAcura has confirmed it will field an all-electric version of its NSX supercar in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The special NSX features a prototype drivetrain known as Electric Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive, which consists of four electric motors with individual wheel...
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2018 Mercedes A-Class, Jannarelly Design-1, Italy’s most powerful car: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been spotted. Although the new compact hatchback isn’t expected in the United States, many of its design traits will feature on new versions of the CLA and GLA. Sports car startup Jannarelly has unveiled a gorgeous roadster...
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2019 Mercedes GLE, 2018 Ford Fiesta, wagon forbidden fruit: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLE has been spotted. What’s immediately clear is that the design team has adopted a much more rugged look. Expect the final shape to closely resemble the original GLK whose strong lines were inspired by the iconic G-Class. Another prototype...
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2017 Nissan GT-R, 2017 Mercedes E-Class Wagon, Isle of Man record: Car News HeadlinesWe took to Belgium’s legendary Spa-Francorchamps racetrack to drive the 2017 Nissan GT-R. Godzilla is sporting its most substantial updates since arriving on the market for the 2009 model year. Rather than performance, though, the focus this time has been on refinement. Mercedes-Benz has...
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2017 Nissan GT-R, 2017 BMW 3-Series GT, 2018 BMW M5: Today’s Car NewsNissan has announced some pricing details for its 2017 GT-R and so far it looks like you’re going to have to pay substantially more for the giant-killing sports car. This is partially due to the increase in standard features like the more upscale cabin and new titanium exhaust system. BMW has...
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McLaren’s Super Series looks set to receive a new variant positioned above the 675LT. The car is called the 688HS and the first couple of photos have made their way onto the Internet. Subaru has unveiled a new STI model. It’s based on the Levorg wagon sold overseas and right now has only been announced for the Japanese market where it goes on sale this summer. Australia is currently home to one of the world’s largest privately-owned car collections. The collection has over 500 cars, from classics like the Mercedes-Benz 300SL to the latest exotics like the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE]...
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2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo, 2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed, Land Airbus concept: Today’s Car NewsNissan today unveiled an updated version of the GT-R Nismo. There’s no extra power on tap but performance has still been enhanced thanks to a stiffer chassis, retuned suspension and new aerodynamic mods. Another updated car making headlines today is Bentley’s latest Continental GT...
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New Porsche Panamera’s interior, HSV's last NA V-8s, Fiat heir’s Ferrari: Car News HeadlinesPorsche is tipped to unveil its second-generation Panamera sedan at the 2016 Paris Auto Show taking place in late September. However our spy shots already reveal most of the exterior and today we have a look at the interior thanks to a leaked shot. Australia’s HSV is gearing up for a future...
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Camaro Z/28 proto returns, Maserati Best in Show, 2018 Mercedes S-Class: Car News HeadlinesAfter a minor stuff up earlier in the month, Chevrolet’s prototype for a new track-focused version of the Camaro has returned to the Nürburgring. The car is expected to wear the Z/28 badge and come with a revised version of the 7.0-liter V-8 fitted to the last Camaro Z/28. A Maserati has...
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Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato, 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn, 2018 Jeep Wrangler: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin teamed up with Italian design house Zagato to develop a new custom creation based on its Vanquish supercar. The result is the stunning Vanquish Zagato which will be on display this weekend at the 2016 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. We’ve just driven Rolls-Royce’s Dawn...
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Famous Porsche 356, Camaro Funny Car, 2017 GMC Acadia driven: Car News HeadlinesMatt Hummel is not at all like your typical Porsche 356 owner. Instead of fully restoring his cars and driving them sparingly, keeping them locked away in temperature-controlled environments the rest of the time, he’s out enjoying them almost every day, even heading off road when he feels...
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Alfa Romeo’s Giulia still isn’t on sale in the United States but Mopar already has a handful of upgrades for the car. They include everything from carbon fiber body enhancements to matching jewelry. BMW has overhauled the powertrain lineup of its 2-Series coupe and convertibles. Along with the new engines, there are also new 230i and M240i designations. Though it’s been known for some time now, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has finally confirmed that its upcoming GT supercar will offer carbon fiber wheels. The wheels are being supplied by the same Australian firm responsible...
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C8 Chevy Corvette, NextEV supercar, Zolland Design Mercedes SL: Car News HeadlinesChevrolet is thought to be working on a mid-engine layout for its next-generation Corvette, and according to a report we’ll see the car at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. The thinking is that by making the Corvette mid-engined, Chevy will be able to boost performance, prices and desirability...
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Camaro Z/28 crash, Hennessey Venom GT backstory, first Hyperloop test: Car News HeadlinesDevelopment of a track-focused Camaro believed to be a new Z/28 hit a hurdle today. One of the prototypes suffered a crash while testing at the Nürburgring. We have before and after photos and video. Last month, Hennessey’s Venom GT Spyder became the world’s fastest open-top...
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Chevy Camaro Z/28, 727-hp Mustang bargain, new Mini Seven: Today’s Car NewsChevrolet looks to be out testing a new Camaro variant that’s more potent than the already extreme ZL1. The car is likely to be a new Z/28 or similar track-focused version of the new Camaro and boy does it look mean racing around the Nürburgring. You can now take home a 727-horsepower...
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Lexus LC takes on jet, new Audi RS 5 spied, Toyota minivan raced: Car News HeadlinesCar versus jet videos are always fun and in the latest we see the 2018 Lexus LC 500 take on an F-18 fighter jet. The video also features Spanish actress and model Mar Saura who demonstrates some of the LC’s features. A new generation of the Audi A5 is just around the corner and today we have...
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Retro Porsche 911, Ford GT application videos, 2017 Honda Ridgeline: Today’s Car NewsFancy the look of a classic Porsche 911 but with the performance and comfort of the modern car? Swedish design skunk works Zolland Design has come up with a retro conversion kit that makes the latest 991-series 911 jaw-droppingly beautiful. Part of the application process for Ford Motor...
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