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Ford is in the late stages of on-road tests for a new generation of the Escape, or Kuga if you're reading this in Europe.
A prototype has been spotted again and hints at a smoother, more fluid-like...
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2020 Lexus RC F unveiled in Detroit with track-ready flagshipLexus introduced an updated RC for 2019 but noticeably missing was the updated version of the RC F sledgehammer. It turns out the Japanese brand had much bigger plans for its high-performance coupe. Unveiled Monday in Detroit at the 2019 North American International Auto Show was a new RC Track...
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Lamborghini Huracan Evo, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Atlis XT: This Week's Top PhotosLamborghini revealed an updated version of its Huracan dubbed the Evo. The updated supercar packs the same powertrain specs as the hardcore Performante model, and there's also a new computer system that can anticipate the driver's dynamic demands and adjust the chassis in advance to suit. Ford...
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2019 Detroit auto show previewThe 2019 North American International Auto Show is nearly upon us, and already information on some of the production models and concepts on their way to Detroit's Cobo center, where the show is held each year, is starting to pile up. This year will be the last held during the winter as organizers...
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Cadillac will become lead EV brand at GM, challenge TeslaCadillac will become the leading electric car brand at General Motors in an attempt to lure sales away from Tesla while also countering the onslaught of EVs in the pipeline at the German luxury brands. The announcement was made by GM on Friday during an investor call conference, where the automaker...
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Lexus LC Convertible, Cadillac EV plans, Toyota Supra leak: Today's Car NewsLexus has provided the strongest hint yet that a convertible version of its stunning LC coupe is in the pipeline with the reveal of the LC Convertible concept. The car is a spiritual successor to the SC, which bowed out of production in 2010, and if built would give Lexus a suitable answer to the...
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Bentley's Bentayga has managed to scale to the top of the brand's sales charts, and Bentley fully intends to keep the momentum going by launching a new Bentayga Speed range-topper.
Our spy shots...
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Toyota GR Supra Racing concept previews 2020 Super GT entryToyota's reborn Supra is scheduled for its world debut on January 14 at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. However, a version of the car was shown Friday in Japan at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon. The version is a concept previewing the new Supra-based race car that will...
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2020 Toyota Supra completely revealed in video leakThe barrage of leaks of Toyota's reborn Supra continues, with the latest salvo coming from the automaker itself. A video revealing the complete car, with engine sounds included, was posted to the Twitter page of Toyota Mexico. The tweet has been removed but fortunately not prior to its contents...
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Lexus SC redux: LC Convertible concept hints at new open-top flagshipThe Lexus SC is back, or at least it is in spiritual form with Friday's reveal of the LC Convertible concept. The handsome drop-top is due to debut on January 14 in Detroit at the 2019 North American International Auto Show, and according to Lexus' own words the car hints at the future direction of...
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Ford, VW tipped to announce deeper ties at 2019 Detroit auto showEvidence is mounting that Ford and the Volkswagen Group could form deeper ties than once imagined. Both automaker's announced a memorandum of understanding last June to research partnerships and joint-production of vehicles, with commercial vehicles specifically mentioned, but that might have just...
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2020 Ford Explorer, Brabham BT62 at Le Mans, Audi compact EV: Car News HeadlinesWe're still a few days out from the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit but one of the major attractions has already been revealed. We're talking about Ford's redesigned Explorer, which returns to rear-wheel-drive running gear and boasts an available twin-turbocharged V-6. The...
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It's no secret that McLaren's once great Formula 1 team has been struggling in recent years, with the team having failed to secure a single win since as far back as 2012.
The good news is that...
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Like a boss: Toyota president rolls up to motorsport meet in one-off Century GRMNThe Toyota Century is a full-size luxury sedan that's spawned just three generations since the nameplate was launched 50 years ago. It's big, bold and deliciously retro, and it's the choice of ride of Toyota President Akio Toyoda. But a normal version didn't suffice for Toyota's sports car-loving...
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Audi PB18 electric supercar given green light, future e-tron teasedAudi on Wednesday held a launch event for its e-tron electric crossover SUV in the Netherlands, where the brand provided new details on a number of upcoming EVs. Autoweek.nl was in attendance and was able to source a teaser image for a compact electric crossover that will sit below the small...
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2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition teased ahead of 2019 Detroit auto showDon't think the Lexus RC F is as sharp a tool as rivals like the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe? Well, Lexus will soon silence the naysayers with a new track-focused version aptly named the RC F Track Edition. The car is set to debut next week in Detroit at the 2019 North American International...
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Brabham BT62 to go racing in WEC, 24 Hours of Le MansBrabham will use this week's 2019 Autosport International show starting Thursday in the United Kingdom to formally announce plans to take the BT62 supercar racing in the World Endurance Championship, whose highlight is the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Australian race team and nascent car manufacturer...
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Bentley Bentayga Speed reportedly due in 2019Bentley is cooking up a quicker version of its Bentayga, and according to the latest reports we'll see the speedy luxury SUV this year. Autocar reported Thursday that Bentley's highly anticipated Bentayga Speed will be unveiled in the first half of 2019. It means we'll likely it land in showrooms...
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Mercedes-Benz managed to retain its top spot in the sales charts for luxury cars in the United States in 2018, a year that saw most brands report lower sales than the previous period.
Mercedes was...
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2020 Porsche 911 Cabrio, 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA, 2020 BMW 7-Series: Today's Car NewsIt was only last November that the covers came off Porsche's redesigned 992-generation 911, but already the German firm has unveiled the open-top version of the car, which it likes to call a Cabriolet. Like the coupe, the convertible is being introduced for the 2020 model year and initially will...
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McLaren's newest Longtail is likely the 600LT SpiderMcLaren on Wednesday released a teaser video for a new edition in its hardcore Longtail (LT) series of models. The reveal is scheduled for January 16 and all McLaren will say right now is that the car will be the fifth to carry the LT designation. The first four were the F1 GTR LT, 675LT, 675LT...
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Kenworth to build semi trucks powered by Toyota fuel cellsAmerican truck manufacturer Kenworth will build a fleet of 10 semi-trailer trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cell-electric powertrains sourced from Toyota. The two firms made the announcement on Tuesday in Las Vegas at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. The collaboration is part of the $41 million...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe spy shots and videoMercedes-Benz has just launched a redesigned GLE for 2020, and that means a redesigned GLE Coupe is coming soon. Today we have new spy shots and video of the coupe-like crossover SUV, which is currently undergoing cold-weather tests in northern Europe. It's immediately clear that the the designers...
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2020 BMW 7-Series leaked: Distinctive styling on the menu for flagship sedanAn updated version of BMW's 7-Series has been revealed via an early leak. The leaked photos were posted to the BMW Blog and the Twitter account @StanRudman and reveal the heavily updated car from all angles. It's clear the BMW flagship sedan takes on a much more distinctive look than the current...
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