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The all-new Jaguar XF has been revealed ahead of a world debut at next week’s 2015 New York Auto Show, and an eventual showroom appearance in the fall. The design of the exterior may not have changed much but underneath the pretty sheet metal are some significant updates that allow the new XF to weigh up to 265 pounds less than its predecessor in some trims. Ford has released the first photos and specs for the U.S.-market Focus RS. It, too, is headed for the New York Auto Show, and will be available for sale in the spring of 2016. Yes, there is actually a mid-engine Corvette up for...
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2016 Range Rover Sport, Next-Gen Aston Martin DB9, Lyons LM2 Streamliner: Car News HeadlinesLand Rover’s Range Rover Sport has received a few updates for the 2016 model year. The big news is the launch of the sporty HST Limited Edition and frugal HSE Td6 variants. Aston Martin is finally set to replace its aging DB9 with an all-new car in 2016. An early test mule for the new car was...
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2016 Jaguar F-Type, De Tomaso Revival, Build An Ultima GTR: Today’s Car NewsThe 2016 Jaguar F-Type goes on sale next month and will offer up to 12 different trim levels. The big news for the 2016 model year is the availability of a six-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive and an across-the-board 5-year/60,000-mile warranty. Italian brand De Tomaso could be set for a...
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Lewis Hamilton Buys Mustang, Lotus Celebrates Elise, Virgin Boss Hints At EVs: Car News HeadlinesReigning Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton certainly has a passion for interesting cars. Already the owner of a Pagani Zonda, it’s been revealed that Hamilton has now expanded his collection with a Ferrari LaFerrari and a 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 recreation. It’s been 20 years...
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2017 BMW 1-Series, 2016 Kia Optima, Honda Civic Type R In U.S.: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for BMW’s rival to the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA has been spotted undergoing high-speed testing at Germany’s Nürburgring. The new car will be badged a 1-Series, and we should see it launched on the market late next year. Coming to the market much sooner than the new...
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2016 Jaguar XF, 2016 BMW X1, Tesla Model S Convertible: Car News HeadlinesJaguar has dropped two photos of its all-new XF, which debuts next month at the 2015 New York Auto Show. The British automaker has also confirmed that the new mid-size sedan will be on sale in the fall, as a 2016 model. A prototype for the next-generation BMW X1 has been spotted. The latest...
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A prototype for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation E-Class has been spotted, revealing that designers have adopted a much sleeker look for the new Mercedes mid-sizer than the somewhat angular look the past three generations have worn. The vehicle should go on sale late next year, as a 2017 model. After a series of concept versions, BMW’s plug-in hybrid X5 has finally been revealed in production trim. The vehicle, which is badged an “X5 xDrive40e”, is expected to go on sale before the year is out, making it a 2016 model. Automotive supplier Delphi is out to demonstrate its...
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Fisker Reveals Thunderbolt, Chevy Teases Malibu, Mercedes Dominates F1: Car News HeadlinesDesigner and entrepreneur Henrik Fisker used the past weekend’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance to unveil a new car based on the bones of the Aston Martin Vanquish. It’s called the “Thunderbolt”, and should there be enough demand for it the guys at Galpin Auto Sports...
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Aventador SV Launch Control, Electric Audi Q6, Shelby Luxury Watch: Today’s Car NewsToday at Motor Authority, the Lamborghini Aventador SV launches hard in a wet parking lot, the all-electric Audi Q6 has been teased (and confirmed) by Ulrich Hackenburg at the annual press conference, and Shelby has decided to team up with Baume & Mercier to launch a new luxury watch...
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BMW M4 GTS, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, New ‘Furious 7’ Trailer: Today’s Car NewsBMW recently showed off a new water-injection system on its M4-based safety car for MotoGP. Word on the street is that the system is coming to a new M4 GTS model due out in concept form this year. Porsche’s new 911 GT3 RS has finally made its debut. Now we have video of the car at...
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SCG003 Supercar, Mercedes-AMG GT Safety Car, 2016 Acura MDX: Car News HeadlinesThe first product of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, the SCG003, has made its auto show debut in both road car and racing guises. We have a full gallery of the road-going version, the SCG003S, as well as a video interview with the main man behind the car, James Glickenhaus. Mercedes-AMG’s new...
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Ford GT Priced, Infiniti QX30 Revealed, 2016 Chevy Malibu Teased: Today’s Car NewsThe Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar isn’t due to go on sale until late next year but we already have an idea how much it’s going to cost. Unless you can afford something like a Lamborghini Aventador, you had best look elsewhere. Infiniti’s QX30 concept has made...
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The Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] all-new Focus RS has made its international debut this week at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Here, we learned of the car’s new Drive Modes system and Launch Control function. We can’t wait to get behind the wheel now. Danish supercar startup Zenvo has used the Geneva Motor Show to unveil an updated version of its first product, the ST1 supercar. Output remains capped at 1,104 horsepower, but all that power is now channeled through a new gearbox. The fourth and final version of the new R8 has been revealed. That version is the LMS endurance...
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Bentley Sports Car Concept, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Aston Martin DBX: Today’s Car NewsThe 2015 Geneva Motor Show is in full swing and boy have there been some exciting surprises. One of the highlights has been Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 concept, which hints at a new sports car from the bespoke British brand. Another star of the Swiss show has been Porsche’s latest 911 GT3...
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Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster, Coachbuilt Ferrari, Infiniti Q50S: Car News HeadlinesLamborghini is expected to unveil its hardcore Aventador SuperVeloce at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, but a new prototype has been spotted of what’s likely to be the open-top ‘Roadster’ version of the car. If previous SV models like those based on the Miura, Diablo and...
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McLaren 675LT, Mitsubishi XR-PHEV, Volkswagen CC Concept: Car News HeadlinesMcLaren’s new 675LT has finally been revealed. It’s the latest—and likely the last—member of McLaren’s Super Series, which includes models like the 650S and Asia-only 625C. Compared to the 650S, the new 675LT has more power, more downforce and less weight. Volkswagen...
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Aston Martin Vulcan, Audi Prologue Avant, First Camaro Ever: Today’s Car NewsAston Martin’s new Vulcan has finally landed, and as expected it’s turned out to be a track-only supercar designed to rival the likes of the Ferrari FXX K and the McLaren P1 GTR. Of more interest to your average Aston Martin fan is the fact that the Vulcan previews the new look we can...
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Mercedes-AMG C63 Driven, Honda CEO Replaced, Final Bugatti Veyron Teased: Car News HeadlinesWe’ve just driven the 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 in its sportier S trim, and boy is it an impressive ride. We found that it delivers nearly everything with abundance, especially power. Honda’s current CEO is set to be replaced after six years in the top job. The reasons behind the decision...
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The 2016 Cadillac CT6 has been partially revealed in a new television spot that first aired during the televised programming for the Oscars. The new full-size sedan officially makes its debut on April 1 at the 2015 New York Auto Show. Mercedes-Benz is previewing a potential four-wheeled version of its insane G63 AMG 6x6 with a concept debuting at next week’s 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The concept also adopts Mercedes-AMG’s new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 dynamo. The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is set to build a limited run of Mustangs based on the Petty's Garage-tuned example...
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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Teased, Honda S660 Spied, Volvo XC90 Driven: Car News HeadlinesThe first photo of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car was released today, and boy is the car a stunner. What’s really cool is that the designers have swapped the grille of the regular GT for one that looks like the one Mercedes used on its legendary racers of the 1950s. Honda is rumored to be...
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Rolls-Royce SUV, Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Mercedes-Maybach Pullman: Car News HeadlinesRolls-Royce has finally given in to developing an off-roader. Yes, the British automaker will build an SUV, only it doesn’t want you to call it such. Instead, Rolls-Royce calls it a vehicle that meets the highly mobile, contemporary lifestyle expectations of its discerning customers. Aston...
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Lexus LF-SA Concept, Bentley Sports Car, 2016 Chevy Camaro: Today’s Car NewsLexus is planning a new concept car for the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and today the first image has surfaced. It shows that the new concept is likely to be a subcompact hatch or crossover. Bentley is planning its own concept for the upcoming Swiss show and we hear it will be a new sports car. Bentley...
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Nissan GT-R LM NISMO Live Photos, Apple Car, 2015 Chicago Auto Show: Today’s Car NewsThe Nissan GT-R LM NISMP LMP1 prototype race car is real, and it’s really weird—but also awesome-looking. The front-drive hybrid is on display at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and we have live photos of it. Go check them out. Apple may be building its very own car, according to industry...
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2016 Lotus Evora, Koenigsegg Agera RS, Final Bugatti Veyron: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for the revamped Lotus Evora debuting at next month’s 2015 Geneva Motor Show has been spotted. In addition to new styling, the car should also pack more power and less weight. Koenigsegg will also have something new at the upcoming Swiss show. The Swedish supercar manufacturer has...
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