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According to our sources, Jeep’s Grand Cherokee SRT will adopt the new name Grand Cherokee Trackhawk starting from the 2017 model year. Two engines will be on offer, one of which will be the 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 we all know as the Hellcat. Also due for the 2017 model year is an updated version of Buick’s Encore subcompact crossover. We’ve just spotted a prototype of the updated version. Another 2017 model making headlines today is the Infiniti Q30. The Japanese luxury brand has confirmed the compact hatchback for a debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show...
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Bentley Flying Spur Beluga, New Fisker Plant, Peugeot 308 GTI: Today’s Car NewsBuyers of Bentley’s Flying Spur equipped with a V-8 engine can now opt for a sporty new trim labeled Beluga. It adds a few visual cues inside and out, but there’s still no extra power available from the car’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8. After going bankrupt in 2013, Fisker...
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Wildtwelve Concept, 2016 Mercedes SLK, 2017 Mercedes SL: Car News HeadlinesItaly’s Torino Design has come out with a striking supercar concept called the Wildtwelve. Power in the concept comes from a V-12-based hybrid system said to be producing more than 800 horsepower. It turns out Mercedes-Benz’s SLK has one more model year left in it before it’s...
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2015 Rezvani Beast, 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C, 2018 Audi A5: Today’s Car NewsCalifornian startup Rezvani has kept to its word and launched on the market a stunning track-focused sports car called the Beast. It’s an ultra-exclusive, carbon fiber-bodied track weapon with 500 horsepower on tap, and it will only set you back $165,000. We’ve just driven Alfa...
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Alpine Sports Car Concept, 2016 Jaguar XJ, 2017 Infiniti Q30: Car News HeadlinesOver the weekend, French automaker Renault unveiled a concept previewing a new sports car that will mark the return of the Alpine brand when it launches in 2016. The concept was unveiled at the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans where an Alpine-branded prototype racer was competing in the event’s LMP2...
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Nissan Juke-R NISMO, Ford GT At Le Mans, Tesla Model X Launch: Today’s Car NewsNissan is planning a new version of its GT-R-powered Juke-R. This time the vehicle has been branded a NISMO project, which means we’re likely to see the performance bar lifted even higher. The full reveal is coming in a couple of weeks but a teaser photo has been released today. The Ford...
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Honda’s all-new, 10th-generation Civic is due on the market later this year. The car was recently previewed in concept form and now we have spy shots showing the sedan variant. A new Civic Coupe is also planned, and we could see a liftback model launched as well. The one we’re most interested in, however, is the high-performance Civic Type R hatchback. Following the reveal of BMW’s all-new, sixth-generation 7-Series yesterday, we have a new video showing the car in motion. The new 7-Series goes on sale later this year, initially with 740i and 750i xDrive variants. A 740e...
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2016 VW Jetta GLI, 2018 VW Tiguan, New Honda Sports Car: Today’s Car NewsA proper Jetta for proper drivers, the GLI is the version of VW’s compact sedan we wouldn’t mind hopping in. It shares a number of internals with the GTI hot hatch and with the arrival of the 2016 model the two cars now look similar too. Another VW has made today’s headlines: the...
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Mopar ’15 Charger, Final Clarkson-Era 'Top Gear' Episode, Sin City Hustler: Car News HeadlinesMopar in recent years has been offering limited edition packages for a number of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] vehicles. The latest Mopar ’15 Charger revealed this week follows on the success of five previous specials: the Mopar ’10 Challenger, Mopar ’11 Charger, Mopar...
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2016 BMW 7-Series, 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, Ferrari FXX K At Imola: Today’s Car NewsBMW’s all-new, sixth-generation 7-Series is set to be revealed on Wednesday, June 10. However, photos of the car have already surfaced, with the latest set appearing on one of BMW’s own websites. The new flagship sedan is due in showrooms towards the end of the year, as a 2016 model...
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New Ferrari Dino, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Koenigsegg Regera: Car News HeadlinesWe’ve heard about plans for a new Ferrari Dino before, but this time the rumors emanate from none other than Ferrari chairman and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] CEO Sergio Marchionne. He said a new Dino is not a matter of if but when. A prototype for Rolls-Royce’s new Dawn...
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2016 BMW X1, Mustang Shelby GT350 Specs, TVR Comeback: Car News HeadlinesBMW has taken the covers off its second-generation X1. The latest compact crossover will go on sale this fall, as a 2016 model, taking on the likes of the Audi Q3, Lincoln MKC and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has finally confirmed specs for the Mustang Shelby GT350’s new...
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Scans of what’s alleged to be a brochure for an updated version of the Toyota Land Cruiser have hit the web. The updated Land Cruiser, which is expected for the 2016 model year, appears to be receiving new sheet metal and a revised dash. An American firm by the name of PSC Motors has announced plans for a hybrid supercar delivering upwards of 1,700 horsepower. A concept of the new car will be unveiled on June 1 and the production version is said to be arriving sometime next year. While it’s yet to be determined whether the new PSC supercar is nothing but vaporware, another...
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2016 Range Rover Sport SVR, 2017 Jeep Patriot/Compass Replacement, Ford GT Racer: Car News HeadlinesIf you’re looking for an SUV with genuine performance credentials, then a close look at the Range Rover Sport SVR from Land Rover is a must. The vehicle is the first from Jaguar Land Rover to wear the automaker’s new SVR performance branding, and it comes with 550 horsepower under the...
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Chip Foose Mustang, Android Auto, Homemade Hoverboard: Today’s Car NewsAmerican tuning legend Chip Foose has revealed his first take on the 2015 Ford Mustang. He and the team at Modern Muscle Design have packed the car with a supercharged V-8 delivering more than 800 horsepower. Android Auto is finally available, appearing first on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Similar to...
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Audi R8 e-tron, 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350, 2017 Porsche Boxster: Car News HeadlinesAudi has unveiled a new concept that combines its R8 e-tron electric supercar with its Piloted Driving autonomous car technology. The concept was unveiled this week at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show Asia in Shanghai, China. Pricing information for the 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350 has emerged and...
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Zagato Mostro Concept, Carroll Shelby’s Last Car, Audi Q8 Confirmed: Today’s Car NewsZagato’s latest coachbuilt special is a V-8-powered GT called the Mostro, Italian for “Monster”. It’s been built to both celebrate Maserati’s centenary as well as honor the original Maserati 450 S Coupe Zagato race car that Sir Stirling Moss drove in the 1957 24 Hours...
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Hyperloop Test Track, Ford GT Spy Shots, F&F Supra Sold: Today’s Car NewsTwo years after Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk first proposed the Hyperloop, an independent company hoping to build a working example is preparing to build a test track. Today we learned that the company, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, has secured a location for its Hyperloop test...
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Google has announced that a prototype for its planned fully autonomous car will start testing on public roads this summer. The prototype will feature a steering wheel and pedals so that a licensed driver can take over in emergency situations, but the tech giant’s goal is to create a car that even a blind person could use. Cadillac’s Ciel concept was never intended for production but it does show the direction for the American luxury brand’s future styling. Another role for the stunning four-door convertible, it appears, is being a prop in the upcoming Entourage movie. The...
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VW Golf GTE Sport, New Bugatti Spied, David Brown Speedback: Today’s Car NewsFollowing yesterday’s GTI Clubsport concept, Volkswagen has presented a second Golf-based concept at this week’s 2015 Wörthersee Tour. The second one is the Golf GTE Sport, and it hints at the direction the German automaker will be taking with its performance-oriented Golfs in the...
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2016 Dodge Viper ACR, Koenigsegg One:1, BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage: Car News HeadlinesDodge’s new Viper ACR is ready for order and should be in showrooms no later than the third quarter of 2015. Given its performance, the car is a relative bargain for the money Dodge is asking for it. Koenigsegg’s One:1, which has a peak output of 1,341 horsepower, may just be the...
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2016 Dodge Viper ACR, 2016 Mercedes-AMG A45, Modern-Day Pantera: Today’s Car NewsThe new Dodge Viper ACR is the fastest street-legal Viper ever produced by the men and women at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ [NYSE:FCAU] Conner Avenue Assembly Plant. Rather than boost power, the engineers focused on handling mods—the end result is a car that produces 2,000 pounds of...
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2016 BMW 7-Series, 2016 Chevy Camaro, 2016 Ford Mustang California Special: Car News HeadlinesBMW’s new 7-Series has been revealed once again in a leaked photo. This time the photo shows the full side detail of the upcoming flagship sedan; it joins previous leaked shots showing the front and rear sections as well as the interior. Chevrolet’s new Camaro is set for its own reveal...
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Audi TT Clubsport Turbo, Volkswagen GTI Clubsport, Bugatti Veyron Desk: Today’s Car NewsAudi has taken the wraps off a new concept that may just preview the next-generation TT RS. The concept is called the TT Clubsport Turbo, and it features a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with an electrically-driven turbocharger and 600-horsepower output. Volkswagen has a Clubsport concept of its...
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