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It’s been a busy 48 hours, with dozens of new cars and concepts revealed at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. One of the highlights was the 2015 Acura TLX Prototype. The car is a preview of Acura’s new mid-size sedan due out later this year, which will replace both the aging TSX and TL in the Japanese automaker’s lineup. One of the real stars, meanwhile, was the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Subaru didn’t pull any surprises with the car, with the latest model once again packing a turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel-drive system. One of General...
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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe, 2015 Mustang Movie Appearance, MINI JCW: Today’s Car NewsIt’s been a busy second day at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, with a handful of automakers having already presented some new cars this morning. One of the highlights was the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe, which has been designed to be lighter, more agile and more engaging than any of its competitors...
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Toyota FT-1 Concept, 2015 Corvette Z06, 2015 Mustang Live Photos: Car News HeadlinesIt’s opening day for the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, and the news is coming hard and fast. Already we’ve seen a handful of concepts, as well as top sports cars like the new Corvette Z06 and Mustang. A major surprise, however, was the unveiling of the Toyota FT-1 sports car concept, which...
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2015 WRX STI Race Car, 50 Years Of HEMIs, Zenos E10: Today’s Car NewsSubaru today revealed a new race car based on its 2015 WRX STI set for debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show next week. The new race car has been designed to compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race, an event Subaru has enjoyed class wins at for the past two years. The HEMI badge is...
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2015 Lexus RC F, 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT, Team Galag’s New Tumbler: Car News HeadlinesLexus’ new RC coupe hasn’t even gone on sale yet but already it’s spawned a high-performance RC F variant. The RC F makes its debut next week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show and is destined to be one of the last luxury coupe’s powered by a naturally-aspirated V-8. Another V-8...
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2015 Subaru WRX STI, 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06, 2015 Audi Q3: Today’s Car NewsToday’s news headlines have been inundated with leaked details for cars set to debut at next week’s 2014 Detroit Auto Show. One of the biggest leaks was photos of the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI, which was shown wearing its new World Rally Blue hero color. The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06...
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It’s the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show this week and that means plenty of new announcements in the area of automotive electronics. Chevrolet was first off the ranks, announcing a new Performance Data Recorder for the 2015 Corvette. Over the weekend, Subaru confirmed that the STI-enhanced version of its new 2015 WRX will be presented next week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. Like the previous generation, the new WRX STI is expected to build upon the regular WRX with stiffer suspension, increased output and more aggressive styling. We have an exclusive spy video of the 2015 Porsche...
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Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge, Schumacher’s Birthday, Nissan GT-R NISMO: Car News HeadlinesInfiniti’s Formula One-inspired Q50 Eau Rouge concept car has been revealed ahead of its debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show later this month. Exterior wise, the concept shares only its doors and roof with the regular Q50. Hopefully the drivetrain has been worked over too. Michael Schumacher...
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LaFerrari Up For Sale, Fiat Buys Chrysler, Michael Schumacher Stable: Today’s Car NewsOne of the 499 LaFerrari supercars destined to be built is already up for sale at a dealership in Germany. It’s not clear who the original owner was but the car has been driven for about 124 miles and is listed for more than $3 million. Fiat this week announced it will buy all remaining...
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Michael Schumacher In Coma, Mercedes 300SL Tribute, Audi’s New Ads: Car News HeadlinesWe’re sad to report that Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is in a critical condition after suffering a skiing accident which caused him to hit his head. Doctors needed to put him into an induced coma and are refusing to predict an outcome at present. One of the most beautiful cars to...
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2014 BMW 3-Series Driven, M-Badged BMW 7-Series, Porsche Carrera GT Visual Delight: Today’s Car NewsAs a little Christmas surprise, James Glickenhaus released a few more details on his upcoming supercar, the SCG 003. Today we learned that the car is being designed by Italian design house GranStudio and that it will built around a carbon fiber chassis which designers hope will set new standards in...
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First Cadillac CTS Vsport, Fast & Furious 7, 2015 Ferrari California: Car News HeadlinesThe very first 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport has been delivered to its eagerly awaiting owner. The car was sold at auction back in August for $120,000, which is close to double what it retails for, but the proceeds of the sale were donated to charity. Actor Vin Diesel has posted on his Facebook page a...
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Lamborghini’s replacement for its aging Gallardo has finally been revealed, and it’s called the Huracán. The new supercar makes its world debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March and hits showrooms shortly after. Acura’s new 2014 RLX Sport Hybrid may look plain on the outside but under its skin resides one of the most advanced drivetrains currently in production. That drivetrain consists of a gasoline V-6, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and three electric motors. MINI is out testing a new electric version of its Cooper Coupe. The test car isn’t...
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2015 Acura TLX, Kia Sports Car Concept, Subaru Levorg STI Concept: Car News HeadlinesAcura has finally confirmed that its aging TSX and TL models will be replaced by a single car to be known as the TLX. We’ve been spying prototypes for months but we’ll get the first official look at the car at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show in January. Also in Detroit will be the reveal of...
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BMW 2-Series Active Tourer, 2015 Mercedes C-Class, 2015 Subaru WRX: Car News HeadlinesBMW’s upcoming front-wheel-drive model will be classified a 2-Series when it makes its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March. We know this because an undisguised version of the compact MPV was spotted during an official photo shoot, and it was wearing a "225i" badge. The 2015...
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Jeep Jeepster, 2015 Chrysler 200, Porsche 919 Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsAccording to one of its dealers, Jeep’s new subcompact will be called the Jeepster. The car will be built at a plant in Italy and share its platform with a similar model from Fiat. McLaren’s chief designer has revealed plans for a revolutionary wiper-less windscreen design. The...
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New Audi LMP1, 2015 BMW M4, Chevrolet May Replace Holden: Car News HeadlinesAudi has revealed its new Le Mans prototype that it hopes will see it victorious in the 2014 season of the World Endurance Championship. The biggest threat to Audi right now is probably the new prototype being developed by Porsche. BMW’s new M4 hasn’t even made its Detroit Auto Show...
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Toyota Supra Concept, 2014 Corvette C7.R, Lamborghini Teaser Video: Today’s Car NewsA single image alleged to have come from Toyota shows the profile of a sports car that’s reminiscent of the MkIV Supra. At the same time, Toyota is reportedly planning a new concept car for next month’s Detroit Auto Show that previews a potential successor to the Supra. Chevrolet has...
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General Motors’ Australian subsidiary Holden announced today that it will be ceasing production at the end of 2017. Beyond that date, all Holdens will be imported, including the next-generation Commodore. A test mule for Jaguar’s upcoming crossover based on its C-X17 concept car was recently spotted by our spy photographer. The vehicle will take on the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in the premium small crossover segment but will be set apart by brilliant dynamics and fuel efficiency made possible by an advanced lightweight aluminum architecture. Volvo has released the first...
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Mary Barra Named GM CEO, Corvette Stingray Convertible Driven, 2015 LR2 Spied: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors has confirmed that Mary Barra will succeed Dan Akerson as CEO at the end of the year. Barra has been with General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] for 30 years and is promoted from her current post as head of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. We’ve just driven...
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Corvette 8-Speed Auto, 2014 Chevy SS Driven, Toyota Supra Concept: Car News HeadlinesA paper published by an industry group claims the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette will be available with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Claimed benefits are improved fuel economy, performance, and NVH levels compared to the current six-speed unit. Audi has released the first photo of its 2014...
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2015 Ford Mustang Convertible, McLaren P1 'Ring Lap, New Audi Crossover: Today’s Car NewsFord’s new 2015 Mustang Convertible has made its debut alongside the regular Mustang fastback coupe. The new car features a multilayer soft top that lowers twice as fast as before, and has a sleeker profile when down. McLaren is boasting that its P1 supercar can lap Germany’s...
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2015 Mustang Revealed, 2014 F1 Calendar Confirmed, Toyota Yaris WRC: Car News HeadlinesThe 2015 Ford Mustang has finally been revealed, after literally years of speculation, leaked info and prototype sightings. The new car is wider and lower than the outgoing model, and a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine delivering 305 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque has been confirmed as a...
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2015 Ford Mustang Leaked, Mercedes V-Class Spied, Saleen EV Confirmed: Today’s Car NewsThe 2015 Ford Mustang will be officially revealed tomorrow at five separate events taking place all around the globe. However, the first images of the car have hit the web, revealing the latest ‘Stang from numerous angles. Mercedes-Benz is working on a new MPV to be called the V-Class. Fresh...
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