Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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The Cadillac CT5 unveiled on Monday isn't the only new sedan Cadillac will show us in 2019.
Another will be the compact CT4, Cadillac President Steve Carlisle confirmed to Automotive News...
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BMW locks in 2-Series Gran Coupe for 2019 LA Auto ShowThe 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show isn't until November but the show's first world premiere has already been confirmed. During BMW Group's annual financial results press conference held Wednesday in Munich, Germany, CEO Harald Krueger announced that a BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe will be unveiled at the...
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Could PSA Group be a potential partner for FCA?There's growing speculation that France's PSA Group is, at the very least, open to the idea of a merger or acquisition of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The heads of both automakers reportedly told journalists separately at this month's Geneva International Motor Show that the possibility of an...
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Ineos' Land Rover Defender rival to be powered by BMWIneos, a chemicals giant based in the United Kingdom, has established an automotive division tasked with developing a hardy vehicle along the lines of the original Land Rover Defender to target mining explorers, forestry workers, farmers and off-road enthusiasts. The off-road vehicle is being...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe revealed ahead of New York auto showMercedes-Benz's GLC is the hottest ticket in the automaker's lineup, with buyers in the United States snapping up close to 70,000 units last year. To keep things brimming, Mercedes unveiled an updated 2020 GLC earlier this month at the Geneva International Motor Show, and on Tuesday we got our...
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2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2020 Genesis GV80, Bugatti Royale sedan: Today's Car NewsSubaru has a limited-edition WRX STI S209 on offer for 2019, and we've just driven the 341-horsepower pocket rocket. You'll be glad to note that the car benefits from more than just extra power, ensuring it will remain a finely honed track machine for years to come. A prototype for Genesis' first...
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Mercedes-Benz unveiled its updated 2020 GLC at this month's Geneva International Motor Show, and the automaker on Sunday confirmed that the updated version of the crossover's GLC Coupe sibling is...
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Bugatti Royale to return as electric super sedan?Now that it is no longer chasing the production car speed crown, there are whispers Bugatti will add a more comfortable, more practical model to its lineup. It may even be a battery-powered model, Bugatti CEO Stephan Winkelmann suggested in a March 6 interview with Bloomberg. “There, I would...
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Ford ups Expedition, Navigator production a second time due to soaring demandFord announced Tuesday that it will increase production of the Expedition and its pricey Lincoln Navigator twin by 20 percent this summer to meet soaring demand. The increase comes after Ford upped the production of the SUVs by 25 percent a year ago when the vehicles were last redesigned. The...
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Fisker EMotion delayed until solid-state batteries ready for prime timeIt was in 2017 that revived electric car startup Fisker announced plans for the EMotion, stating at the time that the svelte sedan would enter production in 2019 and feature next-generation batteries developed in-house. Fisker has since pushed back the launch of the EMotion until sometime after...
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2020 Cadillac CT5, 2020 BMW M2 CS, Fisker SUV: Car News HeadlinesSedans may be a dying breed here in the United States but Cadillac isn't giving up on the segment. In fact, the brand has two new additions to fill the void of the departing ATS, CTS, XTS and CT6. The first of these has been revealed as the 2020 CT5, a mid-sizer that combines Escala concept looks...
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A rare 1971 Marcos GT visits Jay Leno's GarageMarcos is a small British sports car brand that was founded in 1959 and lasted until 1972 in its original form, when it hit its first of several financial roadblocks. The company's most recent run was between 2002 and 2007, when it managed to manufacture a range of high-performance, hand-built...
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It was a one-two finish for Mercedes-AMG at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, the opening round of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship.
Star driver Lewis Hamilton started the race on pole but it...
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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2020 Porsche 911, Tesla Model Y: This Week's Top PhotosJust in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Ford has revived its Grabber Lime exterior color for the 2020 Mustang lineup. Naturally, the automaker showed off the green paint finish on the new Shelby GT500. The car's going to be impossible to miss. Tesla this week finally unveiled the Model Y. The...
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Retro done right: Ares Project 1 channels the Pantera and 641 horsepowerAres, the Modena-based coachbuilder and tuner formed by ex-Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, has unveiled the first completed car in its Legends Reborn series. The series reimagines iconic supercars using modern design techniques and materials, not to mention performance, and the first member is the stunning...
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Tesla Model Y, Grabber Lime Shelby GT500, Porsche 911 goals: Today's Car NewsTesla's long-awaited Model Y is finally here. Revealed overnight, the small electric crossover is related to the Model 3 sedan and has the option of a third row. There's also a Performance model that should sprint to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and top out at 150 mph. Deliveries will start in the fall of...
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2019 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix previewAfter the long winter break, a new season of the Formula 1 World Championship is finally upon us. As usual, the first race on the calendar is the Australian Grand Prix, which runs this weekend at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, a street circuit in the vicinity of Melbourne's Albert Park. The stop...
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2020 Karma Revero teased ahead of 2019 Shanghai auto show debutKarma on Thursday released the first image of its updated Revero extended-range electric sedan ahead of the world debut at April's Auto Shanghai 2019. The teaser image doesn't reveal much apart from a new design for the headlights. Our own spy shots of prototypes suggest the updated Revero will...
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Audi is out testing an electric version of the Q2 compact crossover sold overseas.
To be badged a Q2 L e-tron, the electric crossover is based on the Q2's long-wheelbase body style sold exclusively...
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Ford reveals Grabber Lime paint for 2020 Mustang--just in time for St. Patrick’s DaySunday is St. Patrick’s Day, a day when bringing out your best green attire is entirely welcome, and to join in on the fun Ford has revealed the new Grabber Lime exterior color for the 2020 Mustang range. Naturally, the automaker chose to show off the bright green hue on the Mustang Shelby...
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Faraday Future selling land purchased for proposed Nevada plantFaraday Future only a few short years ago planned to spend $1 billion to build a sprawling high-tech facility north of Las Vegas to churn out its electric cars. However a cash crunch in late 2016 meant the Chinese-backed, Californian EV startup had to scale back its plans, including abandoning the...
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Lister reveals modern Kobbly concept and promises to build itThere was a time, back in the 1950s, when the Lister name was just as synonymous with racing and sports car victories as Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and other famous marques. It was thanks to the performance of Lister's Knobbly race car, which was driven by some of the all-time greats, including...
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Cadillac turns to torque for new powertrain naming strategyAs it prepares to add electric motors into its powertrain mix, Cadillac is introducing a new naming strategy that will help shoppers know where a particular powertrain sits in the model hierarchy—regardless of fuel type. The naming strategy will combine a vehicle name with a 3-digit number...
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Mercedes-AMG explains why F1's 2019 design rules should mean closer racingTeams competing in the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship over the course of the past month have revealed their race cars for the new season, and in the lead up to this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix Mercedes-AMG has dropped a video to explain some of the new design rules aimed at...
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