Today in Car News
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Volvo’s new S90 has been revealed. The car replaces the aging S80 in the Swedish automaker’s lineup and is due for a debut at next month’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Another mid-size luxury sedan debuting in Detroit will be Mercedes-Benz’s new E-Class. Today we have spy shots revealing most of the exterior and the cabin. Also spied today is Chevrolet’s new Bolt electric car. The subcompact hatch will have a driving range of approximately 200 miles and a price tag after incentives of around $30,000. You'll find all of these stories and more in today's car news, right...
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2016 Ferrari 488 Spider, 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo, Aston Martin Vulcan: Car News HeadlinesThe convertible version of Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] new 488 GTB supercar is the 488 Spider. We’ve taken a look at five elements that not only make the car look good but also go faster. Porsche has unveiled the updated version of its 911 Turbo. There’s more power across the board as...
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2016 Bugatti Chiron, 2016 Audi R18 LMP1, 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R: Today’s Car NewsBugatti has confirmed that its new supercar will be called the Chiron. Faster and more powerful than the Veyron, the car will make its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and has already managed to rack up more than 100 orders. Audi has already revealed its R18 Le Mans prototype that will compete...
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Black Friday Gymkhana, McLaren 675LT Spider, 2017 Genesis G90: Car News HeadlinesHoonigans Ryan Tuerck and Chris Forsberg recently stormed the abandoned Hawthorne Plaza shopping mall in California in a pair of Nissan 370Zs spitting out 1,000 horsepower each. The video they produced is nothing short of amazing. McLaren is working on an open-top version of its track-focused 675LT...
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2017 Infiniti Q30, 2016 Ford Focus RS, 2016 Rezvani Beast X: Today’s Car NewsWe’ve just driven Infiniti’s new Q30 hatchback. The car arrives here in the second quarter of next year, as a 2017 model, and will have front-wheel drive only. Those seeking all-wheel drive will be able to opt for the QX30 crossover variant. We haven’t driven Ford Motor...
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BMW Compact Sedan, Buick Verano Hatch, Hybrid Supercars Tested: Today’s Car NewsBMW has rolled out a new concept car previewing a compact sedan it plans to launch sometime next year. We’ve already seen some prototypes for the car, which will likely be badged a 1-Series although we may see BMW break with tradition and call it a 2er. Buick has unveiled a Verano Hatchback...
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The 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show is just getting underway but already many of the big stars have been revealed. One of these is the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. Though based on the MX-5 Miata platform, the Fiat is actually slightly larger and comes with a nicer interior as well as a more powerful engine. One of the big surprises in L.A. is Lincoln’s updated MKZ. The sedan has received an impressive makeover and now offers a Lincoln-exclusive twin-turbocharged V-6 good for 400 horsepower. Another new car in L.A. is Infiniti’s QX30. The compact crossover, together with its Q30 hatch sibling...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga, 2017 GMC Canyon Denali, Wiesmann Saved: Today’s Car NewsBentley is gearing up for the launch of its Bentayga and the first examples in the country will be a special version known as the First Edition. Just 608 will be built, with the number representing the SUV’s output in metric horsepower. GMC will soon be the first brand to offer a premium...
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2017 BMW 3-Series GT, Chinese-Made Buick, 2015 L.A. Auto Show Preview: Car News HeadlinesBMW is working on an update for its 3-Series Gran Turismo, and we have spy shots of a prototype. The car is expected to adopt some revised styling and a new six-cylinder engine. It is being widely reported that Buick might source a new crossover from China for sale in the United States. If...
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2018 Mercedes S-Class, 2017 Jaguar F-Type, Hotter Focus RS: Today's Car NewsMercedes-Benz has started work on an updated version of its S-Class sedan. From our spy shots, we can see that the car is adopting new lights and more tech in the cabin. Jaguar has dropped prices on its F-Type coupe and convertible for the 2017 model year. The savings range as high as $3,600. There...
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2017 Porsche Cayman, 2017 Infiniti QX30, 2017 Buick LaCrosse: Car News HeadlinesAn updated version of the Porsche Cayman has been spied wearing barely any camouflage gear. Though the styling isn’t changing much, the updated car will boast a new range of four-cylinder engines. Another car we’ve spied with minimal camouflage is the all-new Infiniti QX30. The compact...
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Honda 10-Speed Driven, Ford Mustang Praised, 2017 Mercedes SL Teased: Today’s Car NewsHonda is working on a 10-speed automatic transmission that will eventually appear in some larger models from the Honda and Acura brands. We tested an early version of the transmission and found it to be far superior to some rival multi-speed units. Former Top Gear Stig and popular stunt driver Ben...
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Hyundai is launching a new luxury brand called Genesis and one of the first of the new Genesis models will be a large, luxurious sedan called the G90. The car replaces the current Equus and new teaser sketches released today give us a good look at its design. We’ve just driven Mercedes-AMG’s all-new C63 Coupe. We tested the slightly sportier S variant and find it extremely impressive behind the wheel. But is it better than the likes of the BMW M4 and Cadillac ATS-V Coupe? You’ll have to read on to find out. New versions of the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Bronco and Ranger...
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2015 Ford Mustang GT, 2016 Ferrari 488 Racer, 2017 Evoque Convertible: Today’s Car NewsThe Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] sixth-generation Mustang has been on sale for a while now. We recently took a closer look at the car’s GT variant. Find out what it’s like to live with in our video road test. Ferrari [NYSE:F] recently unveiled the new 488 GTB as the replacement...
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Police Car Driven, Veyron Successor Spied, W Motors Supercar Teased: Car News HeadlinesWhat’s it like to drive a police car? We had the chance to find out thanks to Dodge and its 2015 Charger Pursuit. We even got to find out what the “Take Down” button does. Bugatti’s successor to the Veyron is approaching the end of its long gestation. New photos emerged this...
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2016 Dodge Viper ACR, 2016 Mustang Cobra Jet, Alfa Romeo Delays: Today’s Car NewsThe 2016 Dodge Viper ACR set lap records at 13 race tracks around the country, including some of the most popular such as Laguna Seca and Road Atlanta. The car even managed to beat the fastest supercars, like the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder, despite being considerably down on power and price...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS, Hyundai Launches Genesis Brand, VW’s New Scandal: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz has updated its GL-Class full-size SUV and in the process rebranded the vehicle a GLS. The name change signifies that the vehicle is now positioned alongside the S-Class range of vehicles in the Mercedes lineup, with the automaker going so far as to call it the “S-Class among...
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2016 Chevy COPO Camaro, 2017 Subaru Impreza, VW Diesel Scandal Expands: Today’s Car NewsChevrolet has used this week’s SEMA show to preview its 2016 COPO Camaro based on the all-new, sixth-generation Camaro. The version on show at SEMA was developed with drag racer Courtney Force and will be sold at auction to help raise funds for charity. Prototypes for the next-generation...
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We’ve just driven the 2017 Acura NSX but only briefly. The car is very fast and the cabin comfy, however, from the outside the sound is a little subdued so it will be great to own if you prefer to go by unnoticed. Buick has released a second teaser for its 2017 LaCrosse. The new sedan makes its debut later this month at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. Debuting this week at SEMA is an updated version of the Hennessey Venom GT. A huge increase in power means the Venom GT is likely the fastest car in production right now. You'll find all of these stories and more in today's car news, right...
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2018 Audi RS 4, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Keno Bros. Classic Cars: Today’s Car NewsAudi has started the first public road trials of its next-generation RS 4. The current RS 4 isn’t sold in the United States, but this new one is a likely bet for our market because unlike the current car it will once again offer a sedan bodystyle. Two upcoming Mercedes-Benz models are making...
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Mazda RX-Vision, Lexus LF-FC, Gordon Murray’s Latest Sports Car: Today’s Car NewsThe 2015 Tokyo Motor Show is just ramping up but already we’ve seen a new rotary-powered sports car from Mazda, a flagship sedan concept from Lexus and a new sports car developed together with McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray from Yamaha. The rotary-powered sports car is the RX-Vision...
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2019 Audi A7, 2018 Lexus LC, 2017 Acura NSX: Car News HeadlinesAudi has started the first public road trials of its next-generation A7. The car is expected to be revealed in 2017, alongside the mechanically-similar, next-generation A6. Also due around 2017 will be the Lexus LC, a prototype for which has been spotted again. The LC is a large, luxurious coupe...
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2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO, 2016 MINI Convertible, SEMA Mustangs: Car News HeadlinesThe 2016 model year sees Nissan’s GT-R NISMO get its awesome N-Attack Package. This is the kit that enables the car to lap Germany’s Nürburgring in only 7:08.679. MINI has revealed its new Convertible ahead of next week’s 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The open-top car is thought to...
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2016 Chevy Camaro Driven, 2017 BMW Alpina B7 Spied, Electric Aston Martin Revealed: Today’s Car NewsEager to find out what it’s like to drive the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro? Our first drive report is now live. Here’s a little snippet: “Handling is where the Camaro peels off the muscle car label for good—it's narrower and leaner in absolute terms: it’s how much...
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