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The 2014 BMW X5 just hit the web in official form the other day, but one of the next new cars from BMW will be smaller and sleeker: the 4-Series Coupe. Our latest spy shots hide only the smallest of details. Ever wondered what it was like to take the Tesla Model S to top speed? Ride along (virtually) at 133 mph and see for yourself. And the now out-of-production LFA has received a salute from its maker, Lexus. Looking back over the decade-long road to the car's creation and the engineering that went into it, it's a nice retrospective on a car that's arguably the least Lexus and the most Lexus...
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2014 BMW X5, 2014 Porsche Macan, 2014 Ford Fiesta ST: Car News HeadlinesThe 2014 BMW X5 is here, and in addition to an even more aggressive new look, it will be available in rear-drive form for the first time ever. There's also a bevy of new tech inside. Check it out. Porsche's upcoming 2014 Macan crossover, set to slot in just below the Cayenne SUV, is expected to...
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Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, R8 e-tron Killed, Corvette Stingray Power: Today's Car NewsIf you've been wondering what Aston Martin was teasing us with last week, wonder no more: the V12 Vantage S is here, with 565 horsepower and more. The Audi R8 e-tron electric sports car won't be built for production. Why? Audi says battery development hasn't been fast enough to provide the...
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2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Driven, 2015 S Class Coupe, Monaco GP: Car News HeadlinesThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series is a fierce bit of gullwinged supercar. But does it live up to the hype? We found out in the south of France. Mercedes-Benz is also working on a new top-level coupe, the 2015 S Class Coupe. Spied recently in testing, the car reveals more of its looks, and...
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2014 Bentley Flying Spur Driven, Forza 5 On Xbox One, McLaren-Honda 911 Fighter: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Bentley Flying Spur has lost the Continental in its name, but it has gained a sleek new look and retained its classic style. But how does it handle the streets of Beijing? We found out. Forza Motorsport 5 is coming to the Xbox One. Will the temptation of beautifully-rendered scenery and...
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2015 BMW 1-Series GT, Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV, Ferrari 458 Scuderia: Car News HeadlinesHow does a seven-passenger, front-wheel drive van-like BMW sound to you? You'll find out for sure soon enough--spy shots of the 2015 BMW 1-Series GT have hit the web. Hennessey is never content to leave well enough, or even way too much, alone. Enter the VelociRaptor SUV, a seven-seat version of...
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Mercedes-Benz revealed the all-new 2014 S Class luxury sedan a few days ago, and it'll go on sale this fall. We've learned that the car has all the technology necessary to be fully autonomous already, but due to current legislation Mercedes won't implement the technology at this time. But if the laws change in the next few years we could have a fully autonomous S Class on our roads before we see the next-generation S Class. Porsche is preparing to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid options for each of its vehicles. This isn't going to be just limited to the Panamera sedan, Cayenne SUV, and 918...
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Porsche 918 Spyder Specs, 2014 Mercedes S Class, Google I/O: Car News HeadlinesPorsche formally announced revised specifications for the upcoming 918 Spyder hybrid supercar. Total output now comes in at 887 horsepower and 940 pound-feet of torque. While it weighs in at nearly 3,800 pounds, it does feature all-wheel drive which its rivals lack. Porsche is saying it'll lap the...
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Porsche 918 Spyder, New Acura NSX Details, HSV Gen-F: Today's Car NewsPorsche revealed some revised specs for its upcoming 918 Spyder supercar, upping the previously stated 795 horsepower to a total output of 887 horsepower. Other key specs include a 0-62 mph time of 2.8 seconds and 0-125 mph of 7.9 seconds. Porsche also detailed the vehicle's systems and let a...
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Lamborghini Urus SUV, 2014 BMW M5, 'Gran Turismo 6' teaser: Today's Car NewsLamborghini is in the midst of celebrating it's 50th anniversary, and it just took the wraps off the insane Egoista concept car. Now we hear the Urus SUV concept has been given the green light for production in 2017. You can expect the production Lamborghini SUV to use lightweight carbon fiber for...
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Lamborghini Egoista, Next-Gen 911 GT2, 2014 Hyundai Genesis: Car News HeadlinesLamborghini this weekend took the wraps off a new concept car built to celebrate the automaker’s 50th anniversary. Called the Egoista, the new concept joins the likes of the Veneno and Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario in Lamborghini’s expanding lineup of celebratory models. The...
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2014 Porsche 911 Targa Spied, Home Airbag Testing, 1985 Ferrari 308: Today's Car NewsMasquerading as a cabriolet, the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa has been spied in testing. With the Turbo recently joining the normally aspirated coupes and convertibles already unveiled, the Targa is one of the few remaining variants to arrive for the full Porsche 911 update to the 991 platform. A German...
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Reports of an even higher-performance version of the LaFerrari hypercar have been making the rounds--but fear not, early reservation holders--they're false. Whew. Right? The 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is drawing closer to its retail debut, and with it, Alfa's return to the U.S. But can the light, potent, stylish little sports coupe really bring the brand's image back to where it needs to be in America? BMW's upcoming 2014 4-Series Coupe is already pretty well-understood, but a closer look at a near-final prototype can't hurt, so check out our latest spy video showing the car in action. You'll find...
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2014 Subaru WRX, Spock Vs. Spock, 2015 BMW 5-Series: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Subaru WRX has been spied in testing again, and as we noted in our video preview, it's not the same shape as the handsome WRX Concept. Not even close, really. Old Spock versus New Spock? Mercedes versus Audi? Age versus beauty? You'll find all of this and more in a clever advertisement...
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Car Fruit Ninja, Juke-R Driven, Chevy Lightweight Sports Car: Car News HeadlinesWe've gone a bit nuts and strapped swords to one of our cars. Why? To chop fruit, naturally. We've also driven the original Nissan Juke-R prototype on track at Nashville Superspeedway. The video shows what it's like to be behind the wheel of a Juke-shaped GT-R. Hint: it's fun. And Chevrolet chief...
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Tesla Model S Updates, Aston One-77 Police, Range Rover Hybrids: Today's Car NewsThe Tesla Model S is going on sale in Europe, and to mark the occasion, the brand is debuting a range of new equipment and configuration options, including a better-handling Performance Plus model. Aston Martin's One-77 supercar is now part of Dubai's increasingly awesome/ridiculous police cruiser...
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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo, 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, Jaguar F-Type Coupe: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S have been revealed in all of their tech-spec, 500-plus-horsepower glory. You'll need to bring at least $150,000 to this party. Volkswagen's upcoming updated 2015 Golf R has been spied on video, revealing a healthy exhaust note and famliiar styling. With more...
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Hardcore VW GTI, Street-Legal Tumbler, HSV’s Gen-F Getting LSA V-8: Car News HeadlinesOne of the biggest tuning events for Audi and Volkswagen fans, the Wörthersee Tour, is about to kick off in Austria, and we hear a hardcore GTI concept previewing a future version of the popular hot hatch will be unveiled. Could it be the lightweight GTI rumored to be in the works? Only time...
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Sports cars are on the upswing today, with the revised 2014 Chevrolet Corvette leading the way. Weighing it at an estimated 3,298 pounds, the seventh-generation Corvette Stingray could be just 90 pounds heavier than the previous Corvette--despite being faster, more powerful, and more luxurious. The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo may also have its own set of changes as it joins the 991 platform. One of those changes could be the absence of a manual transmission, much like the 2014 911 GT3. Do you care? Should you? And the 2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO gets a milder range of updates, mostly aesthetic and...
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McLaren P1 Final Testing, Cadillac Super Cruise, Aston Rapide S Hydrogen: Car News HeadlinesThe McLaren P1 supercar is nearly ready for its first customer deliveries, but the team behind it is still putting on the final touches and putting the car through rigorous final testing. Photos and video from a recent test in the Arctic Circle show the car in all of its still-camouflaged glory...
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McLaren Can-Am, Veyron Vitesse Record, 10-Speed DSG: Today's Car NewsMcLaren's Can-Am racecars old and new will be on display at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Racing history meeting racing future, filtered through the lens of one of the best motorsports festivals in the world? Yes, please. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is the fastest production...
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2013 Mercedes SLS Roadster Driven, Audi R18 Long-Tail, Volvo KERS Hybrid: Today's Car NewsWe recently spent a few days behind the wheel of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster, covering the drive on social the whole way. Check out our impressions and more in this Joy Ride drive. Audi is headed back to Le Mans again this year, but this time, it's bringing the R18 e-tron race car...
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2015 VW GTI Driven, BMW Goes Solar, Fast & Furious 6: Car News HeadlinesThe 2015 Volkswagen GTI is nearly here, and we've spent some time behind the wheel in France to give you our first-hand impressions of what it's like. Hint: It's pretty darn good. BMW will offer solar charging systems to buyers of its electric cars, which can be installed on the owner's home...
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake, Audi R4, Cadillac ATS Coupe: Today's Car NewsA shooting brake version of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Class may be in the works, to complement the CLS Shooting Brake already available outside the U.S. If it's made, will the CLA Shooting Brake come our way? We hope so. Audi may be re-considering production of a mid-range sports car to slot between...
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