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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has let slip that the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will be based on the rear-wheel-drive Giorgio platform that made its debut in the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia and has since appeared in the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. A prototype for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been spotted testing alongside the current generation. The styling will be evolutionary but it looks like the new S sedan will be lower and wider than its predecessor. BMW has released the first specs on the next-generation Z4. The car has a bigger footprint than the...
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Ram Rebel TRX, Maserati Alfieri, Alfa Romeo 8C: Car News Headlines
Ford's F-150 Raptor better watch out as Ram has a Rebel TRX on the way, most likely with a Hellcat V-8 under the hood. The performance machine was confirmed alongside a new mid-size pickup truck Ram is working on. We also learned today that Maserati hasn't given up on its Alfieri sports car, which...
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Dodge Demon done, another Edd China car show, Brabham test track: Today's Car News
It's a wrap, folks. Dodge has built its last Challenger SRT Demon, and there's likely to be nothing like it ever again, at least from a major automaker. The street-legal drag racer doesn't have an owner yet as Dodge plans to sell it along with the last Viper in an upcoming charity auction. Only...
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Aston Martin DB11 AMR, Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLB: Car News Headlines
Aston Martin has replaced its standard V-12-powered DB11 with the more hardcore DB11 AMR, and we've just tested it. The car sticks with Aston's new 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 but sees the output dialed up to 630 horsepower. No word yet if an even more hardcore DB11 AMR Pro is coming. Audi's...
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2020 Audi A4, 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Brabham BT62: Today's Car News
Audi is out testing an updated version of its A4 sedan. The changes are subtle, visually at least, and look to consist of new front and rear fascias and revised taillights. Ford has dropped a new photo for the Mustang Shelby GT500 arriving next year. This time it isn't a shadowy teaser but a clear...
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Civic Type R pickup, McLaren 720S review, Jeep Renegade spy shots: Car News Headlines
Ever wondered what a Civic Type R pickup truck would look like? Probably not, but Honda has built one so now you can find out anyway. There aren't plans to put it into production but Honda is considering taking it to the Nürburgring. McLaren's 720S, the automaker's first second-generation...
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The current F-150 Raptor has only been on sale for two years but Ford has already introduced some updates. Key among them is a new electronically controlled shock absorber from Fox that continuously adjusts damping in real-time. Chevrolet has updated its Camaro range for 2019 but the automaker is yet to show us the updated ZL1. Well, the car has just been spotted on the back of a truck and reveals most of the visual changes that are coming. Apple's first self-driving car put into service may be supplied by Volkswagen. A report overnight claims Apple will load VW's Transporter van with its own...
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Ferrari SP38, 2017 Ford GT, 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T: Car News Headlines
Ferrari has a new Special Projects car, and it's called the SP38. The name doesn't give away any clues but the design makes it obvious that the iconic F40 was the source of inspiration. Ford's GT is back in the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Remember how Ford said owners weren't allowed...
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Porsche 911 Turbo, Mercedes-EQ Formula E, Ford Mach 1: Today's Car News
A prototype for the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo has been spotted. The particular tester is for the car's convertible option, which should be launched alongside the coupe in late 2019 or early the following year. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first details on its Formula E program. The...
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Tesla Model 3 Performance, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Audi S6 Avant: Car News Headlines
Tesla CEO Elon Musk over the weekend dropped new details on additional Model 3 variants. One of the juicy tidbits was the acceleration of the Model 3 Performance, which Musk said would be quicker than the times generated by BMW's M3. Speaking of quick cars, one of the quickest around is Chevrolet's...
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Shelby Series 2, Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel, VW van: Today's Car News
Remember the Shelby Series 1? The sexy sports car was the first and only standalone car developed by Shelby American. The company has now announced a conversion package that enables output to be more than doubled to 800 horsepower. Chevy's redesigned Silverado 1500 has a six-strong powertrain...
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C8 Corvette spied, Mustang GT Performance Pack 2 tested, BMW iNext teased: Car News Headlines
For years we've heard rumors of the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette, but proof such a car exists has come via spy shots of prototypes. The latest tester is wearing the least camouflage gear yet and gives us a good sense of the car's final design. Ford's Mustang GT finally handles like the sports...
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Germany's Borgward has unveiled the third model since its revival earlier this decade, the BX6 coupe-like crossover. The vehicle is positioned as an alternative to the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and will hit markets where Borgwards are sold by the end of the year. Bentley's redesigned Continental GT is simply stunning. Soon, the car will spawn its convertible variant and we've got spy shots of a prototype. The boss of the Hyundai N performance division wants to build a tuned version of the Kona compact crossover. The vehicle seems like a no-brainer, especially with Volkswagen known to...
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Aston Martin DB11 Volante, Porsche Cayenne Hybrid, Lexus LQ: Car News Headlines
Aston Martin's DB11 can be had as either a coupe or a convertible, which is referred to as a Volante by the British automaker. We recently drove the latter on the California coast to find out just how grand Aston Martin’s latest grand tourer actually is. Porsche's latest Cayenne has spawn its...
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Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster, Devel Sixty 6x6, BMW 8-Series reveal: Today's Car News
Mercedes-AMG has expanded the GT Roadster lineup with the new GT S Roadster. The car has the same 515-horsepower rating as the GT S coupe and will reach 60 mph from rest just as quick. Dubai's Devel is working on a wild 6x6 SUV to join its 5,000-horsepower Sixteen supercar. The SUV will go by the...
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Porsche 911 GT3 R, Lamborghini Marzal, Lister Lightning: Car News Headlines
Porsche's 911 GT3 R race car has just been updated. The car is closely aligned to the 911 GT3 RS, with its 4.0-liter flat-6 said to be almost identical to the one in the road car. Back in 1967, Lamborghini unveiled a concept car with see-through doors. The car is called the Marzal, and it's set to...
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan, VW Golf GTI TCR, Mercedes-Benz GLS: Today's Car News
Rolls-Royce has entered the SUV race with a new model called the Cullinan. It starts almost $100k above the Bentley Bentayga and could quite possibly become the British brand's most popular model. Volkswagen has revealed its fastest, most powerful Golf GTI in the nameplate's history. It's modeled...
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2019 BMW M5 Competition, 2019 Dodge Charger, 2021 Lagonda SUV: Car News Headlines
BMW's M5 has spawned a Competition model with extra power and stiffer suspension. The result is a mid-size luxury sedan that will hit 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds. Dodge will introduce some updates for the 2019 Charger. A teaser shot released today reveals the new grille design for the Charger SRT...
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There's a new G-Class headed to showrooms, and it represents the first true redesign of the boxy SUV since the original civilian version made its debut 40 years ago. We recently got to spend some time behind the wheel of the new G-Class, in both G550 and G63 trim. Lotus is working on two new sports cars as well as an SUV. One of the sports cars is tipped to be a proper supercar in the mold of the old Esprit. It's said to be coming in 2020. Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken delivery of a new, locally made and developed presidential limo. It's made by the firm Sollers, which is selling...
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Aston Martin Rapide AMR, BMW 8-Series, Kia Niro EV: Car News Headlines
Aston Martin is out testing a new version of its Rapide sedan. The new version is a more-focused offering from the automaker's AMR performance sub-brand, and it looks absolutely stunning testing hard on the Nürburgring. A new photo of BMW's modern 8-Series has surfaced, this time revealing the...
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Porsche Macan spied, VW Golf GTI TCR teased, Vantage GT3 and GT4 confirmed: Today's Car News
The Porsche Macan is about to undergo a mid-cycle update. The latest prototypes are wearing barely any camouflage gear, which suggests the debut can't be far. Volkswagen is working on a new version of its Golf GTI based on the racing version developed for the TCR International Series. It's destined...
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Brabham supercar, Miami F1 race, Tesla Model Y: Car News Headlines
The Brabham race team has spawned a new automotive division whose first product is the track-only BT62 supercar. Just 70 will be built but Brabham is already hinting at road and race versions. The latter will likely end up at Le Mans. There might be a new Miami Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar...
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2019 Dodge Challenger, 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, Ford Escape spy shots: Today's Car News
The Dodge Challenger is about to enter its 11th year on the market but sales are still going strong. Dodge will add some updates for 2019 to keep the momentum going, including the addition of a retro-inspired dual-snorkel hood scoop for the Hellcat. Porsche's latest Cayenne has spawned its first...
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Kia Stinger, Infiniti EV platform, Abt Audi R8 art car: Car News Headlines
The Kia Stinger is your new performance bargain but the car isn't perfect. After spending an extended period of time with one, we've come up with a list of the good and the bad. Almost all Infinitis will be underpinned by a new electrified platform that's set to spawn its first model in 2021. It...
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