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Ruf turns 80 this year, and to mark the milestone the legendary German sports car tuner and manufacturer will unveil a new model at the upcoming 2019 Geneva International Motor Show.
The car is the...
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Peugeot previews performance hybrid lineup with 508 sport sedan conceptFrench automaker Peugeot last October announced plans to launch a new range of high-performance plug-in hybrid vehicles starting from 2020. The cars, to be developed with the Peugeot Sport motorsport department, form a key part of Peugeot's overall strategy to transition to an electrified lineup...
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2020 Lincoln Corsair to offer 3 powertrains, including plug-in hybridA redesigned MKC is coming for 2020, only it won't be called an MKC as Lincoln has ditched its confusing three-letter naming strategy in favor of proper names that just so happen to feature a nautical theme. Look for the MKC replacement to debut later this year as the Corsair, an old French term...
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Pricey Platinum trim could be last chance to snag CT6 with V-8Cadillac has a new, brand-exclusive V-8 called the Blackwing that debuts in the 2019 CT6. Initially announced last November for a high-performance CT6-V model limited to just 275 units, Cadillac in January added that the 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 would also be offered in the regular CT6...
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Citroën Ami One Concept imagines a car you can drive without a licenseCitroën will use next month's 2019 Geneva International Motor Show to present a concept that envisions a potential future for mobility in cities. Unveiled on Tuesday, the concept is a small, electric runabout called the Ami One Concept, and its ethos is not unlike the Citroën 2CV from a...
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Haul out in a 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup from $35,090A new generation of Ram's 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks debuted in January at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and now we have the all-important pricing details ahead of the market launch this spring. The 2019 Heavy Duty range kicks off with the 2500 Tradesman...
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A new generation of the Ford Focus ST has arrived, and it's packing a version of the 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 found in the Mustang and previous-generation Focus RS. Unfortunately, we won't see...
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New Ford Focus ST debuts with 276 horsepower, forbidden fruit statusHot hatch fans in the United States are likely still mourning Ford's decision last year to skip the new generation of the Focus locally, and now they'll have to suffer fresh salt in the wounds as the Blue Oval has just unveiled the car's sporty ST variant. The covers came off the redesigned Focus...
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Here's the Alfa Romeo F1 car that Kimi Räikkönen will race in 2019Alfa Romeo made a not-so-dramatic return to Formula 1 in 2018 together with Sauber, with the team finishing a lowly eighth in the Constructors' Championship. There's renewed hope going into 2019, however, with world champion Kimi Räikkönen having joined the squad, which for the new season...
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Potential third model from Rivian spied at EV startup's headquartersU.S. electric car startup Rivian unveiled a pickup truck and SUV last November at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, but the company is known to be working on additional vehicles, one of which might have just been spotted. Our latest spy shots were taken outside Rivian's headquarters in Plymouth...
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Major refresh for 2020 GMC Acadia makes crossover more butchGMC has given the Acadia a major refresh that sees the popular mid-size crossover SUV adopt the tough looks of the brand's pickup trucks. But the updates, which are being introduced for 2020 and represent a mid-cycle update for the current generation on sale since 2017, extend beyond the...
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Bentley Bentayga Speed, Ferrari F1 car, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: This Week’s Top PhotosBentley’s Bentayga is already renowned for its ultimate luxury, but now the big bruiser has some serious performance cred too. The British firm this week unveiled the new Bentayga Speed, which thanks to 626 horsepower will reach 190 mph, making it the fastest SUV in the world. The Porsche...
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There's a new generation of the 911 waiting in the wings but before it arrives Porsche will launch one last hurrah for the current-generation 991 911 family.
The car will be a limited edition 911...
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2020 Toyota Highlander spy shotsToyota engineers have been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Highlander. The current generation of the popular three-row family hauler arrived for 2014 and was given a mid-cycle refresh for 2017. This redesigned model is expected in late 2019 as a 2020 model. The prototype is heavily...
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2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Car News HeadlinesAlfa Romeo has just announced its 2020 4C Spider. There aren't any changes to note but Alfa Romeo has introduced a special-edition model dubbed the Italia. The car made its debut on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show and is limited to just 15 units in total; better grab one while they last. A...
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Mopar-modified 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty rolls into Chicago Auto ShowAspiring owners of the redesigned 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty already have a bevy of customization options to choose from thanks to the folks at Mopar. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' parts and accessories division has prepared more than 170 items for the new pickup truck and previewed some of them on...
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As it turns 100, Bentley to look to future with EV, conceptBentley celebrates its centennial in 2019 (the actual date is July 10), and the automaker is clearly excited. In an interview with Car Sales published Thursday, Bentley engineering chief Werner Tietz revealed plans for a new concept defining the future of luxury at the brand. It will be revealed...
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2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider honors homeland with Italia special editionAlfa Romeo's 4C Spider soldiers on into the 2020 model year with a new special edition dubbed the Italia. Unveiled on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the 4C Spider Italia is exclusive to North America and only 15 examples will be built. All of them will feature an exclusive coat of paint...
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We're just a month out from the start of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship and the first team to reveal its contender for the new season is America's Haas.
The covers came of the new Haas VF-19...
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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates 30 years of spritely funThis year, the beloved Mazda MX-5 Miata turns 30, and to mark the Japanese roadster's birthday Mazda has introduced the 2019 MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition. The debut took place on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, which was fitting considering it was at the same show back in 1989 that...
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2019 VW Jetta GLI arrives with GTI and Golf R hand-me-downsVolkswagen launched a new generation of the Jetta compact sedan for 2019 but the version we're most interested in is only making its appearance now. We're talking about the new Jetta GLI sport sedan, which was unveiled Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. The Jetta GLI is essentially the GTI...
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2020 Subaru Legacy debuts at 2019 Chicago Auto ShowSubaru's Legacy has never truly stood out in the mid-size sedan segment but that doesn't stop it from being a solid option, especially if you're in the northern states where the car's standard all-wheel drive can be a boon. Subaru has now redesigned the Legacy, with the covers having come off the...
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Aston Martin's new department keeps retired racers on the trackRather than parking them for good, Aston Martin has established a new department that aims to keep its retired race cars on the track. The British firm on Thursday announced Aston Martin Heritage Racing, which brings all of its historic motorsport activity under the one roof. The main feature is...
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2019 Cadillac XT5 Sport Edition subtly adds styleCadillac XT5 buyers will soon be able to enhance the small crossover SUV's looks with a Sport Edition option introduced on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. Available in limited numbers for the 2019 model year, the XT5 Sport Edition can be ordered with the XT5's Luxury and Premium Luxury...
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