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Aston Martin's Valkyrie hasn't even started deliveries but the British automaker is already teasing the hypercar that will come after it.
Aston Martin on Thursday released a teaser sketch for a new...
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Cadillac renames CT6 V-Sport a CT6-V as ATS-V, CTS-V bow outCadillac's CT6 V-Sport unveiled at March's 2018 New York auto show will be called a CT6-V when it arrives in showrooms, General Motors production development boss Mark Reuss has confirmed. “As a result of the overwhelming response the CT6 V-Sport received when revealed in early 2018...
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Newest VW ID Buzz concept previews electric cargo carrierVolkswagen used this week's 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany to present a cargo carrying version of its ID Buzz concept. You'll recall we first saw the ID Buzz at the 2017 Detroit auto show, with VW later confirming a production version due here in 2022 as a spiritual...
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Ferrari provides first details on Purosangue SUVFerrari's new CEO Louis Camilleri on Tuesday provided a presentation for investors outlining the Italian firm's plans for the coming years. Key among them is the introduction of an SUV, a vehicle Camilleri referred to as the Purosangue, Italian for “thoroughbred,” though a different...
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Ferrari Monza SP1, Mercedes-AMG A35, Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato: Today's Car NewsFerrari this week revealed the first members of a new series known as Icona in the form of the 812 Superfast-based Monza SP1 and SP2. The Icona series will draw inspiration from the most evocative Ferraris of the 1950s and exhibit an elegance that's been missing from the automaker's cars of late...
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Toyota Supra to be built alongside BMW Z4 at Austrian plantToyota confirmed Wednesday that its new Supra sports car will be built alongside the related BMW Z4 (shown below) at a plant in Graz, Austria. The plant is operated by independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr and has produced the G-Class for Mercedes-Benz for several decades and more recently...
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Ferrari's new CEO Louis Camilleri has given his first major product update since taking over the reins of the fabled Italian marque following the death of his predecessor Sergio Marchionne in July.
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Ferrari Monza SP1, 2019 Audi e-tron, 2020 Cadillac XT6: Car News HeadlinesFerrari's Special Projects division has revealed its latest creation. The car is a speedster based on the underpinnings of the 812 Superfast and both single- and twin-seat versions will be offered. Unlike previous Special Project cars that were either one-offs or built in only a handful of...
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2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon receives Mojave Sand packageThere's a new generation of the Ram 2500 on the way but the current one still has plenty of life left in it, especially if you opt for the off-road-oriented Power Wagon. Fiat Chrysler's truck brand on Tuesday announced that the 2500 Power Wagon will feature a Mojave Sand package for 2018. But it...
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2020 Cadillac XT6 spy shotsIt's been the subject of rumors since at least 2011 but Cadillac's long-awaited three-row crossover SUV has now been spotted in the wild. Expected to go by the name XT6, the new SUV is most likely scheduled for a debut next January at the 2019 Detroit auto show ahead of a sales launch late next...
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Saudi Arabia invests $1B in Tesla rival LucidSaudi Arabia may or may not be interested in taking Tesla private but the Middle Eastern country, via its Public Investment Fund (PIF), is ready to invest in rival electric car brand Lucid Motors. Silicon Valley-based Lucid confirmed Monday that the Saudis will invest $1.0 billion in the company...
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Modified 2019 VW Jetta breaks speed record with 210-MPH Bonneville Salt Flats runA specially prepared 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has just set a speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. During the most recent round of the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association’s World of Speed event, held September 10-13, the modified Jetta hit a top speed of 210.16 mph. That's a new...
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The battle for electric car supremacy is starting to really heat up now that established automakers are joining the fray. The latest salvo was launched by Audi in the form of the 2019 e-tron, a...
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Lamborghini makes Huracán GT3 racer faster for 2019You'll find versions of Lamborghini's Huracán GT3 in various race series around the globe, including in the GTD class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Come the 2019 motorsport season, an even faster version will be lining up on the grid. It's called the Huracán GT3 Evo...
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VW Group will have 27 EVs based on MEB platform by 2022The Volkswagen Group on Monday gave an update on progress of its modular platform for non-premium cars, known as MEB, an acronym for the German translation of “Modular Electric Toolkit.” The automaker said 27 models spread across four brands (likely Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat and Audi)...
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Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe spawns entry-level GT 43Mercedes-AMG's standalone sedan, the GT 4-Door Coupe, is making its sales debut in Europe and the Affalterbach tuner has just unveiled a new variant. Called the GT 43, the model is yet to be confirmed for sale in the United States but elsewhere serves as the entry point to the range. Above it sits...
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Navya already sells fully self-driving cars, including in USIt's hard to believe how quickly the future is approaching. Waymo, formerly the Google Self-Driving Car Project, plans to launch its first commercial service for self-driving cars later this year, essentially a fully automated ride-hailing service covering about 100 square miles in Phoenix...
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Hamilton unstoppable at 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Verstappen makes podiumMercedes-AMG's Lewis Hamilton secured his 69th Formula 1 victory with a win on Sunday at the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix. The Briton started on pole and was never really challenged, despite the long race being one where Mercedes' cars have struggled in the past. Aston Martin Red Bull Racing's Max...
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BMW on Sunday rolled out a new concept that hints at a technologically advanced SUV to join its lineup in 2021. A showroom appearance isn't expected until 2022, however.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE, 2019 Ford F-150, Lexus yacht: This Week's Top PhotosMercedes-Benz this week revealed the redesigned 2020 GLE. It's the fourth generation of Mercedes mid-size SUVs, and it sees the return of an available third row. Two versions will be available at launch, powered by 2.0- and 3.0-liter turbocharged engines, respectively, but we know a V-8-powered...
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2019 Mercedes-AMG A35, 2019 DS 3 Crossback, 2019 VW Beetle: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-AMG has dropped the first images of its new A35 hot hatch. The car is the first member of a 35 series that will set beneath the replacement for AMG's 45 series of compact cars. It will debut in October at the 2018 Paris auto show. Also in Paris will be the DS 3 Crossback. Not only does it...
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2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix previewRound 15 of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship takes us to Singapore, specifically the street circuit known as Marina Bay Circuit. It's been 10 years since the Singapore Grand Prix became part of the F1 calendar but the charm of the only night race on the calendar remains unchanged. Being...
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2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition marks end of cult heroIt was in 1938 that the Volkswagen Type 1, more commonly referred to as the Beetle, or “Käfer” in its home market of Germany, first rolled off the line. Eight decades on and the nameplate is still with us, though sadly that won't be the case for long. VW revealed a Beetle Final...
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Carbon Revolution expands operations to supply 150,000 carbon fiber wheels annuallyAustralian outfit Carbon Revolution plans a massive expansion of its operations due to strong demand for its innovative one-piece carbon fiber wheels. The company announced Friday it will spend $72 million to expand its plant in the city of Geelong to increase capacity from a current 10,000 wheels...
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