Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Tesla plans to introduce a new range-topping powertrain called the Plaid next year and is testing prototypes at the Nürburgring.
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Ineos Grenadier name confirmed for Defender rival to be built in WalesThe Ineos Grenadier will start production in 2021, just one year after Land Rover's new Defender.
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2020 Subaru WRX and WRX STI previewThe Subaru WRX and WRX STI enter the 2020 model year largely unchanged since 2015's redesign.
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Ford Performance debuts suspension kits for F-150, Ranger pickupsFord has an off-road kit for the F-150 and Ranger that add similar upgrades to those found on the Raptor versions of both trucks.
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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTE spy shotsThe plug-in hybrid version of the next-generation Mk8 Volkswagen Golf has been spotted.
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The Porsche Taycan's 7:42 'Ring time was set by the Turbo, not the Turbo SPorsche's production EV record at the Nürburgring was set by the Taycan Turbo and not the more powerful, more track-focused Taycan Turbo S.
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Lamborghini Aventador replacement will skip Sian's supercapacitor for conventional battery Viknesh VijayenthiranLamborghini's replacement for the Aventador won't feature the supercapacitor technology featured in the Sian supercar unveiled at last week's Frankfurt International Motor Show.
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Volocopter autonomous air taxi demonstrated at Daimler headquartersVolocopter's autonomous flying taxi service took a major step toward becoming a reality with a successful public test in Germany.
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Tiff Needell fired from "Fifth Gear"Enthusiasts have watched Tiff Needell on “Fifth Gear” for years for his fun antics, talented driving and handy factual info.
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This Weeks Top Photos: The 2019 Frankfurt auto show editionThe Frankfurt International Motor Show has come and gone and once again there was plenty to digest. The theme this year was definitely electrification, including even in the supercar arena as demonstrated by Lamborghini's new Sián which features an 807-horsepower mild-hybrid setup that...
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Audi RS 6 and RS 7 Performance, Aston Martin DBX, Cadillac CT4: Today's Car NewsAudi Sport has just launched new generations of its RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback but details about more potent Performance versions coming down the line have surfaced. Expect the future Performance versions to come with plug-in hybrid technology and outputs approaching 700 horsepower. Aston...
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2020 Aston Martin DBX spy shots and videoAston Martin will roll out an SUV called the DBX later this year. Prototypes are currently testing in public and reveal a number of design details pegged for the high-performance off-roader.
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McLaren's North American headquarters is leaving New York City for an industrial park located in Coppell, Texas.
Located close to Dallas, the site will provide McLaren with the extra space it needs...
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2020 Smart Fortwo receives minor updates but says goodbye to USWhile Smart may have just exited the U.S., in other markets an updated lineup has been introduced.
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Tesla Model S Plaid, Lego Land Rover Defender, Porsche 911 Turbo: Car News HeadlinesTesla has announced a new range-topping powertrain for its Model S called Plaid. It won't be ready for a year, but when it arrives it could be the fastest four-door on the planet. A prototype has already clocked a record lap at Laguna Seca and additional prototypes are being tested at the...
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2020 Buick Verano debuts with round of updates in ChinaBuick has unveiled an updated version of the second-generation Verano, which the U.S. market misses out on.
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Hyundai's lightweight i30 N Project C makes debutHyundai has unveiled a new lightweight version of the i30 N hot hatch and with any luck we'll see some of the same upgrades on our Veloster N.
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Tesla Model S Plaid confirmed with Laguna Seca lap stuntTesla late on Wednesday posted a video of its Model S lapping Laguna Seca in a time of 1:36.555, which Tesla says is a record for four-door cars at the California racetrack. No sanctioning body is known to establish or track such records. Also, the Model S is a five-door hatchback. Along with the...
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BMW Group has an aggressive EV strategy that will see the automaker introduce more than a dozen battery-electric vehicles by 2023, the first of which has already arrived in the form of the Mini...
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Volkswagen confirms the production Crozz electric crossover as the ID.4The first of VW's ID electric cars to reach the U.S. will be the ID 4 crossover landing in 2020.
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Toyota reveals wild Supra race car for 2020 Super GT seasonToyota, together with Honda and Nissan, has revealed its race car designed for the new Class 1 rules being adopted for Super GT's 2020 season and beyond.
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BMW Alpina B3 Touring, electric Jaguar XJ, Audi A7 plug-in hybrid: Today's Car NewsSemi-official BMW tuner Alpina has unveiled a new B3, in wagon form. The BMW 3-Series-based B3 packs an impressive 462 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, making it an alternative to BMW's M3. Sadly, we won't see it in the United States. Jaguar has released a teaser shot for its redesigned XJ...
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Hyundai unveils Veloster N-based electric racer at Frankfurt auto showHyundai's new electric racer will contest the electric version of the TCR series starting in 2020.
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Faraday Future's new CEO is the co-founder of rival EV startup BytonEV startup Faraday Future is undergoing a restructure that has seen it name a new CEO and potentially formed new partnerships.
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