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Soon, every Porsche 911 will be fitted with a turbocharged engine bar the track-focused models like the GT3 and GT3 RS. The good news is that the new turbocharged engine Porsche has developed for the Carrera and Carrera S sounds like a proper 911 powerplant. You can judge for yourself in our video post. Nissan is teasing a sporty crossover concept called the Gripz. It debuts next week at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show and may just preview of a high-riding replacement for the 370Z sports car. Then again, it may just be a preview of the next-generation Juke. Mustang EcoBoost owners can now have...
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2017 Cadillac XT5, 2017 Bentley Bentayga, Autonomous Cars For The Elderly: Today’s Car NewsCadillac has confirmed plans to unveil its new XT5 crossover on November 10 at the 2015 Dubai Motor Show. The XT5 is the successor to the SRX, and today we got our first official look at the vehicle. It goes on sale early next year, as a 2017 model. Also due in showrooms early next year is...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga, 2017 Volvo S90, VW GTI Clubsport: Car News HeadlinesBentley’s first ever SUV, the Bentayga, has finally been revealed. The vehicle can handle the roughest terrain and be driven at speeds as high as 187 mph, all while cosseting you in the finest luxury. Volvo’s next model introduction will be a mid-size sedan called the S90. It will serve...
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2018 Jeep Wrangler Spied, 2016 Jaguar XF Driven, 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn Revealed: Today’s Car NewsA test mule for the next-generation Jeep Wrangler has been spotted in the high heat of the Southwest. The new mechanicals remain hidden but there are some clues that point to what we can expect on the new Wrangler. Rolls-Royce has unveiled its long-awaited Dawn convertible. The car makes its debut...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga, 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes Tesla Rival: Car News HeadlinesBentley’s long-awaited Bentayga SUV is set to debut in less than two weeks. However, the British automaker couldn’t contain itself from letting slip that the vehicle will be the fastest, most powerful SUV in production. Another SUV debuting soon is Jaguar’s F-Pace. Like Bentley...
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2016 BMW 330e, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2017 Mercedes E-Class: Today’s Car NewsBMW has finally unveiled the plug-in hybrid version of its 3-Series sedan. The car is badged a 330e and comes with a 248-horsepower peak output. It goes on sale next year. Jeep’s Grand Cherokee gets some minor updates for the 2016 model year but sadly there’s still no Hellcat-powered...
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Tesla Motors’ [NSDQ:TSLA] Model X is just weeks away from starting delivery, and now the electric SUV has been revealed in its final production guise. With Ludicrous Mode enabled, the vehicle will hit 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and pass the quarter mile in 11.7 seconds. Bugatti is previewing its Veyron replacement with a supercar concept debuting this month at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept was developed for the Vision Gran Turismo challenge and draws its inspiration from Bugatti’s Le Mans-winning racers of the 1930s. Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new S-Class Cabriolet...
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2017 Audi R8 Spyder, New Pentastar V-6, Veneno Roadster On Rodeo: Today’s Car NewsAnother prototype for Audi’s second-generation R8 Spyder has been spotted. Like the coupe, the new convertible supercar will be available exclusively with a V-10 at launch but a smaller, turbocharged engine is expected to be offered at some point. Speaking of engines, Fiat Chrysler...
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2016 Shelby GT350 Driven, 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Spied, 2017 Volvo S90 Leaked: Car News HeadlinesWe recently had the chance to drive the Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new Mustang Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R on the road and track. As much as we liked driving the Mustang GT, the GT350 corrects all its niggling flaws, and the GT350R is just the icing on the cake. Shelby himself would be...
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2016 BMW 7-Series Driven, 2016 Subaru BRZ Priced, Humvee Replaced: Today’s Car NewsWe’ve just driven the all-new BMW 7-Series and are happy to report that the car improves on the outgoing model in almost every way. Fast, roomy, comfortable, and packed with technology, it makes an excellent competitor for the stately Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and right now it’s probably...
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Dodge Barracuda Confirmed, Next-Gen Charger Detailed, Mercedes GLS Spied: Car News HeadlinesAt a dealer meeting held in Las Vegas earlier this week, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] confirmed a number of its upcoming models, one of which will be a new Barracuda. The only problem is that without the Plymouth brand around, FCA has decided to brand the new ‘Cuda as a Dodge...
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How Koenigsegg Was Born, Honda Project 2 & 4, GM Ignition Switch Findings: Today’s Car NewsKoenigsegg’s first car, the CC8S, was launched in 2002 but the company’s story goes back much further than that. Recently, CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg revealed the inspiration behind the Swedish supercar marque and how he actually went about raising funds to start it. Honda...
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Mercedes-Benz has released the second teaser for its upcoming S-Class Cabriolet. The new addition to the German automaker’s lineup will be the first open-top S-Class variant since the W112 series of the 1960s. Shelby American is making moves to offer its line of modified Mustangs all over the globe. Part of the plan is to have licensed workshops where cars will be built locally by Shelby-trained technicians using Shelby’s own parts and specifications. It was in 1988 that Enzo Ferrari passed away and in all the years since there is yet to be a credible film that portrayed the life...
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Ferrari Modular Platform, Future Buick Lineup, New Volkswagen Phaeton: Today’s Car NewsFerrari will reportedly adopt a modular platform for all of its next-generation models barring a future special series car to succeed the LaFerrari. The new platform is said to be coming in 2017 and utilize aluminum spaceframe principles. After 2016 we may see just two models in Buick’s...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, 2016 BMW M6 GT3, Bugatti Vision GT: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-AMG’s new C63 Coupe has finally been revealed, both in standard form and sportier S trim. The cars share their mechanical package with the C63 sedan but are actually quicker thanks to wider tires and shorter gear ratios. A debut is scheduled for next month’s Frankfurt Auto...
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2017 Acura NSX, 2017 Audi R8 Spyder, Hardcore Ferrari F12: Today’s Car NewsThe launch of Acura’s new NSX has been delayed, with Acura only stating that production will start in the spring of 2016 and that the hybrid supercar will now arrive as a 2017 model. The reasons for the delay were said to be several key changes made to the original design. A prototype for...
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2017 Mercedes S-Class Cabrio, 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, Galpin Rocket Speedster: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz has given us our first look at the upcoming convertible version of the S-Class Coupe. The car makes its official debut at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show and should be on sale by the summer of next year. Headed to showrooms much sooner than the S-Class drop-top is an updated...
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2016 Lexus GS, 2016 BMW M4 GTS, 2017 Mercedes C-Class Coupe: Today’s Car NewsLexus has unveiled two updated vehicles in Monterey, one of which was a 2016 GS. The styling hasn’t changed much but there’s a new point of entry for range in the form of the GS 200t. BMW has finally confirmed plans for a new M4 GTS. In Monterey overnight we saw the covers come off a...
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A 2003 Nissan 350Z that starred in 2006’s Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is up for sale. Incredibly, it’s priced higher than the Toyota Supra driven by the late Paul Walker during filming of the original 2001 hit The Fast and the Furious. Koenigsegg’s One:1 has finally landed in the United States. This is the only example of the 1,341-horsepower supercar coming to these shores, and it’s on display now in Monterey. A prototype for the next-generation Toyota Prius has been spotted. Worryingly, the vehicle is starting to look a bit like Toyota’s ungainly Mirai...
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Hyundai Vision G, Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, New Bugatti Spotted: Today’s Car NewsHyundai has unveiled a handsome coupe concept called the Vision G that’s said to be a preview of future upmarket models from the Korean brand. Two models we can list straight away are next-generation versions of the Equus and Genesis Coupe. The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has released the...
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2017 Infiniti Q60, McLaren 570S By MSO, Spoiled Son Destroys Ferrari: Car News HeadlinesInfiniti has confirmed that a redesigned Q60 coupe will be introduced for the 2017 model year. The new coupe, which is expected to closely resemble the handsome concept version unveiled earlier this year, will start sales in the third quarter of 2016. McLaren is bringing to the upcoming Pebble...
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2016 Honda Accord, 2016 Lexus LX 570, 2016 Mercedes G-Class: Today’s Car NewsHonda has introduced substantial updates for its Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe for the 2016 model year. In addition to a sharp new look, the cars benefit from loads more tech and even some body and chassis upgrades. Another vehicle being updated for the 2016 model year is the Lexus LX 570. New...
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2017 Porsche Boxster, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mazda MX-5 Turbo: Today’s Car NewsThe latest prototype for Porsche’s facelifted Boxster is wearing barely any camouflage gear. We have a new set of photos plus a video. The noise the prototype makes certainly suggests a turbocharged flat-four engine is part of the update. Mercedes-Benz’s new GLE and GLE Coupe are ready...
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2017 Ford GT, 2016 Audi S8 Plus, Next-Gen Lotus Elise: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for the Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar has been spotted. This time we have video footage, which shows the car rolling down the road and gives us a taste of its low, hunkered-down stance. Audi has taken the covers off a new version of its S8 full-size performance...
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