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He was brought in back in 2014 to help bring back Lotus from the brink of bankruptcy and turn it into a viable automaker, but now Jean-Marc Gales has given up his CEO position at the British sports...
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Chrysler to stick around but may become mobility brandFiat Chrysler Automobiles didn't pull the plug on its Chrysler brand during Friday's five-year strategy announcement, as had been rumored, but there weren't any reassurances either. In fact, Chrysler didn't even get a mention in the strategy. Chrysler sells just the Pacifica minivan and 300 sedans...
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BMW drops first details on next Z4There's a new BMW Z4 racing into showrooms next year, and uniquely the car has been developed on a platform shared with the modern-day Toyota Supra due about the same time. This bodes well for the BMW as having a dedicated sports car platform should turn what has traditionally been a hairdresser's...
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Trailer released for Edd China's 2nd new car show: “Built By Many”Leaving “Wheeler Dealers” last year over creative differences may end up being the best thing to happen to our favorite car restorer Edd China. That's because he's now working on not one, but two new car shows. Only last month we saw a pilot episode for “Edd China's Garage...
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2018 Dodge Demon, 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2018 Nissan Titan: This Week's Top PhotosDodge this week built its very last Challenger SRT Demon, and there's likely to never be a car like it again, at least from a major automaker. The street-legal drag racer doesn't have an owner yet as Dodge plans to sell it along with the last Viper in an upcoming charity auction. Fresh from its...
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Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron revealed with 3,599 pieces, including movable engine partsFew people are likely to be able to afford one of the 500 Bugatti Chirons destined to be built, however we're sure most will be able to scrape together the dollars required to purchase the new Lego Technic version of the French hypercar. Like the real Chiron, the Lego version is a complicated bit...
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No brand is benefiting more from the ongoing consumer shift from cars to SUVs than Jeep.
From selling 730,000 units in 2013, Jeep is on track to hit 1.9 million sales in 2018 thanks to expansion into...
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Ram Rebel TRX confirmed for productionFiat Chrysler Automobiles has finally given word that it will put a Ram Rebel TRX into production. The confirmation was made Friday during FCA's investor meeting in Italy, where CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed a new five-year plan for the automaker, his last before his retirement next year. The...
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Nissan updates GT-R Nismo GT3 race car for 2019After several successful years of racing, Nissan’s GT-R Nismo GT3 has come in for some updates that should see the stunning race car prove even more potent this 2019 motorsport season. As its name suggests, the GT-R Nismo GT3 has been developed to confirm with FIA GT3 regulations, and it's a...
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FCA in talks to use Waymo self-driving tech in showroom-bound modelsWaymo is making huge strides in the race to develop a safe and robust self-driving service. The Alphabet-owned company formerly known as the Google Self-Driving Car Project on Thursday announced that starting in 2018 it will order up to 62,000 additional Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids to join its...
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Dodge Demon done, another Edd China car show, Brabham test track: Today's Car NewsIt's a wrap, folks. Dodge has built its last Challenger SRT Demon, and there's likely to be nothing like it ever again, at least from a major automaker. The street-legal drag racer doesn't have an owner yet as Dodge plans to sell it along with the last Viper in an upcoming charity auction. Only...
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GM's self-driving car business receives $2.25B from world's biggest tech fundGeneral Motors' self-driving car business (GM Cruise) has been given a huge vote of confidence by SoftBank Vision Fund. The fund, which controls more than $100 billion in assets and is considered the world's biggest tech investor, on Thursday announced it will inject $2.25 billion in GM Cruise in...
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Ferrari has Fiorano, McLaren has Dunsfold, and now Brabham also has a home base for developing its supercars.
Brabham on Tuesday named The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend, Australia as its...
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2018 Dodge Demon is done, final car thunders off the line
It was easily the most anticipated car of 2018 but Dodge's Challenger SRT Demon, like all good things, must come to an end. That end actually took place on Wednesday where the very last Demon, example 3,300, rolled off the line at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' plant in Brampton, Canada. The car...
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2019 Ford Mustang previewThe sixth-generation Ford Mustang is entering its fifth year on the market and there's plenty that awaits you in showrooms if you haven't pulled the trigger yet. Speaking of triggers, the big news for 2019 is the arrival of a new Mustang Bullitt. The car celebrates this year's 50th anniversary of...
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Aston Martin DB11 AMR, Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLB: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin has replaced its standard V-12-powered DB11 with the more hardcore DB11 AMR, and we've just tested it. The car sticks with Aston's new 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 but sees the output dialed up to 630 horsepower. No word yet if an even more hardcore DB11 AMR Pro is coming. Audi's...
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BMW explains the 5 levels of self-driving capabilityA lot of companies are working on self-driving cars but the day when we all hurry around in pods without steering wheels is a long way off. In the meantime, self-driving technology will slowly filter across to cars in piecemeal form, with the Society of Automotive Engineers in 2014 presenting a...
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Mercedes GLB shown to dealers, will likely come from MexicoMercedes-Benz is developing a new crossover SUV to sit between the GLA and GLC, the so-called GLB. The vehicle has been spotted in the wild, with prototypes suggesting a boxy shape similar to the original GLK will feature on the GLB. This should provide a strong level of differentiation between the...
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Jaguar Land Rover is in the process of developing self-driving technology that can handle any type of terrain or weather a vehicle may encounter.
The automaker that builds some of the most capable...
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BMW M4 Gran Coupe in the works for next 4-Series?BMW's 4-Series Gran Coupe is one of the more handsome options in the lineup, though strangely the svelte five-door never received the same M4 treatment that its coupe and convertible siblings benefited from. That won't be the case for the next-generation 4-Series Gran Coupe due early next decade...
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Ferrari SP38 looks even better in the wildThis past weekend was the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este held on the shores of Italy's Lake Como, and though the annual event is a hotbed for classic cars one of the standouts this year was a very modern design. In fact, it was only revealed to the world a week ago. We are of course...
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2020 Audi A4, 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Brabham BT62: Today's Car NewsAudi is out testing an updated version of its A4 sedan. The changes are subtle, visually at least, and look to consist of new front and rear fascias and revised taillights. Ford has dropped a new photo for the Mustang Shelby GT500 arriving next year. This time it isn't a shadowy teaser but a clear...
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2019 Acura RDX priced from $38,295The redesigned 2019 Acura RDX lands in showrooms June 1 carrying a starting price of $38,295, including destination. That's roughly the same as the outgoing model equipped with the AcuraWatch suite of electronic driver aids, a feature that is standard on the 2019 RDX. The base price is for a...
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BMW first on the market with wireless charger for carsBMW on Monday announced availability of a new wireless charging system, making it the first automaker to bring the technology to market. (Mercedes-Benz also plans one for its S-Class.) The wireless charger goes into production in July and is currently available to order in the United States, along...
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