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The 2015 Subaru Legacy has been spied in action, and while it's still heavily camouflaged, the benchmarks being tested alongside the new Legacy pique our interest in what's to come of the next Subaru sedan. The original Pagani test mule, the Zonda 'Nonno,' is every bit as cool as you'd expect, and then some. Upgraded to its current form, namely Zonda 760 spec, it sounds incredible, too. BMW's last M3 Coupe ever may have been built last week, as the 4-Series, and presumably the M4, prepare to take its place. Is this the end of an era, or will a rose by another name smell as sweet? You'll find...
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2014 BMW i3, 2015 Volvo XC90, German Grand Prix: Today's Car NewsThe latest spy shots of the 2014 BMW i3 reveal the car almost in its entirety, and looking very ready for primetime. Would you buy this pint-sized BMW city car? Volvo's XC90 will get some high-tech safety upgrades for 2015, including features like night-time pedestrian detection, barrier detection...
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McLaren Spider On Track, 2014 Mercedes GLA, Bumblebee Camaro: Today's Car NewsWe managed to spend half a day on track with the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider, and it proved to be every bit as good as we expected--and then some. To find out why this convertible makes sense on track, read our report. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class will extend the brand's reach farther down into...
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2014 Porsche Panamera Driven, BMW i3 Coming, Forbidden WRX STI: Car News HeadlinesWe recently got behind the wheel of several variants of the 2014 Porsche Panamera. What's it like to drive? Find out from a novel perspective. The BMW i3 electric city car is coming, with its official debut timed for July 29. Are you excited about the pint-sized electric Bimmer? Will you buy one?...
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Loeb Pikes Peak Record, Alfa 4C Track Video, Transformers 4: Today's Car NewsSebastian Loeb and Peugeot have completely re-set the benchmark for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a blistering run just over the eight-minute mark. Check out the link below for video of the run. Alfa Romeo's beautiful new sports car, the 4C, hit the track recently, and the video...
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Volkswagen GTD Driven, Porsche Le Mans Tribute, TVR's Plans: Today's Car NewsWe drove the new 2015 Volkswagen GTD and found it drove mostly like a GTI. It can hit 60 from a standstill in less than seven seconds, and is capable of reaching 143 mph, yet it returns 40 mpg on the highway. If it comes to the U.S., it won't be until 2014 as a 2015 model year. Last weekend's 24...
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We have spied the first 2015 Porsche 911 GT2 test mule. While it looks like a hacked together GT3, Porsche engineers aren't fooling us. The GT2 will feature larger wheels and brakes than the GT3, along with new side intakes for its turbocharged engine. Peak power is expected to be 560 horsepower. Ford unveiled the new 2014 F-150 Tremor sport truck. With a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine under the hood delivering 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, this truck is sure to resonate with those looking for a potent sport truck with decent fuel economy. The new 2014 Mazda 3...
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Transformers 4, Infiniti Q50 Priced, Rascasse Supercar: Today's Car NewsInfiniti priced the new 2014 Q50 sports sedan from $37,605. Replacing the G37, the Q50 will compete against the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C Class. Not only is it slightly cheaper than the outgoing G37, it also features more content. A hybrid model is also available, priced from...
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2014 'GTO' Commercial, BMW X5 Priced, Porsche Macan Spied: Car News HeadlinesBMW priced the new 2014 X5 from $53,725. This represents a $6,000 price increase over last year's model, and it's the first time the X5 has been available with rear-wheel drive. While the price has increased, so has the list of standard equipment. BMW has clearly decided to up the level of luxury...
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BMW M6 Gran Coupe Driven, 24 Hours Of Le Mans, Super Veyron: Today's Car NewsWe traveled to the Circuit of the Americas to drive the new 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe. With a twin-turbo V-8 engine rated at 560 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque, power wasn't in short supply. From a standstill we hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, and the optional carbon-ceramic brakes slow things...
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Tesla Battery Swapping, SRT Viper GT3-R, 2015 Ford Mustang: Today's Car NewsWhile SRT prepares the new Viper for its assault on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it has also revealed a new GT3 on sale to consumers looking to run their own race car. Priced from $459,000, it's seen as a value by some, considering you're buying a full-prepped GT-class race car.m Specific horsepower...
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2014 Corvette Stingray Performance, Next-Gen Mustang Rumors, 2015 F-Type Coupe: Car News HeadlinesThe first official performance figures for the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 are out, and it's one quick sports car. Like, barely a tenth of a second slower to 60 mph than the last Z06 quick. Awesome. The next generation of the Ford Mustang may get some interesting performance editions...
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The 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish now has a Volante, or convertible, variant. It's every bit as beautiful as the hardtop, if not more so, with the added benefits of an ultra-exclusive drop-top. The Tesla Model S will get battery swapping soon, with a special demonstration of the procedure to take place at Tesla's design studio in California this evening. Nissan's 2015 GT-R NISMO may see even more upgrades and more power, with more than 570 horsepower rumored, a significant increase from the current (and already generous) 545 horses. You'll find all of this and more in today's car news headlines...
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Lamborghini ‘Cabrera’ Spied, Bosch’s DB9 Hybrid, The Latest On Fisker: Car News HeadlinesThe first spy shots of prototypes for Lamborghini’s successor to the Gallardo have surfaced and reveal a familiar shape but with some aggressive new styling cues. The car is tipped to be called the “Cabrera” though we can’t be sure what name it will carry until Lamborghini...
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Koenigsegg Agera S, More Transformers 4 Cars, Lincoln MKZ Driven: Car News HeadlinesOver the weekend, we got the first details on Koenigsegg’s latest model, the Agera S. The car isn’t actually an all-new model but rather a new variation of the Swedish supercar manufacturer’s Agera line. Michael Bay, director of the upcoming Transformers 4 movie, has released an...
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2014 Mercedes S63 AMG, 2014 Porsche Macan, SRT's First Ad: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG has made an early debut thanks to a production line video from the company. While we're still waiting on specs and equipment information, we at least have a glimpse of what the hot S Class will look like. Porsche's upcoming smaller crossover, the 2014 Macan, has...
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2014 Mercedes S Class Production, 100K BMW i3s Reserved, Goodbye STI: Car News HeadlinesThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class just made its global debut in Hamburg last month, but it's already on its way to production. Does the new technology and new look of the 2014 S Class make you itch for a new super-luxe sedan? BMW says it has about 100,000 people set to test drive the new i3 electric...
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Interviewing Allan McNish, Porsche's 2014 Le Mans Prototype, 2015 Ford Mustang: Today's Car NewsWe were lucky enough to spend 20 minutes with Audi R18 e-tron quattro driver and Le Mans champ Allan McNish this week, as he and the team prepare for their run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. McNish provides some great insight into the experience. Porsche will be joining Audi and Toyota in Le Mans P1...
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The 2013 McLaren MP4-12C is undoubtedly a very quick car. In fact, it's among the quickest production cars on the road, as the latest 0-60 mph acceleration run video shows. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R is on its way, and we have the spy shots to show you what to expect. As will before, all-wheel drive, a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and a nicely finished interior are all expected to play a part. Apple unveiled iOS 7 yesterday, and with it, announced a slate of new in-car capabilities and features. It'll be a few months before the update reaches iPhones in pockets and consoles around the...
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Sesto Elemento On Track, 2014 S Class Video, Canadian Grand Prix: Today's Car NewsThe Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is a study in what's currently possible at the outer end of road-going carbon fiber technology, so what better place to show its prototype moves than on track? Mercedes-Benz's next generation of the S Class is coming for the 2014 model year, and it's packed with new...
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AMG Nürburgring Record, Lamborghini Milestone, 2014 Toyota Corolla: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-Benz has announced that its battery-powered SLS AMG Electric Drive has managed to lap the Nürburgring in a time of 7:56.234. That’s a new record for a production EV, and in case you’re doubting the effort the automaker has even provided video proof. Lamborghini built its...
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Vanquish Volante Spy Video, More Tesla ‘Gen 3’ Details, Chevy SS Pricing: Today’s Car NewsAston Martin is expected to launch the convertible version of its Vanquish flagship this summer. A prototype has been spotted and looks to be in the final stages of development. We have an exclusive spy video for your viewing pleasure. Tesla recently held its annual shareholder meeting and speaking...
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New Pagani Zonda, Koenigsegg One:1, Special Porsche 911 Edition: Car News HeadlinesIt's been 50 years since Porsche unveiled the 901 Prototype that later on became the first 911. To celebrate, Porsche has revealed a new 911 50th Anniversary Edition. Only 1,963 examples will be produced, with a base price of $125,050. Based on the 911 Carrera S, the special edition features unique...
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Transformers 4, Pagani Zonda R Evo Teased, Acura TSX's Future: Today's Car NewsWhile Transformers 4 may not be set to hit the big screen until next summer, that hasn't stopped director Michael Bay from revealing some new and updated Autobots. Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and Hound will be receiving new looks for this movie. These Autobots will be joined by a Bugatti Veyron Grand...
Joel Feder