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Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has now won the first two rounds of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship thanks to his strong performance on Sunday at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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BMW M8, Jeep Wrangler pickup, Yenko Silverado: This Week's Top PhotosA new generation of BMW's 8-Series is just around the corner, and a high-performance M8 variant is coming too. Here we see the latter flexing its muscles on the Nürburgring. Expect it to feature a twin-turbo V-8 very conservatively rated to just over 600 horsepower. Another vehicle spied...
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2018 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix previewRound two of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship takes us to Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The race is very different to the previous round in Melbourne, Australia. For example, at this time of year the temperatures in Bahrain reach close to 90 degrees F (32...
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Aston Martin SUV will no longer offer electric powertrainAston Martin has dropped plans for an electric version of its upcoming SUV, which the automaker first previewed in 2015 with the electric DBX concept car. The information was revealed to Automotive News by Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer in an interview published Friday. Originally, the SUV was meant...
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Czech firm reveals retro coupe with a modern twistYou love the styling of classics but keen to make the switch to electric mobility. If this sounds like you then a small company from the Czech Republic may have just what you're looking for. MW Motors, located an hour's drive southwest of Prague, has revealed the irresistibly cute Luka EV, which...
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Virgin Hyperloop One demonstrates full-scale test for Saudi leadersAmerica's Virgin Hyperloop One has released video of a demonstration of its full-scale Hyperloop system in action at the company's Mojave test site. The latest demonstration was conducted on Monday for a Saudi Arabian delegation that included Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud. No details...
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Chevrolet engineers made substantial improvements with their most recent redesign of the Malibu, introduced for 2016. They increased space and added loads of new technology but at the same time shed...
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Jeep Wrangler pickup, C8 Corvette, Lincoln comeback: Car News HeadlinesJeep will once again have a pickup truck in its lineup starting next year. A prototype has just been spotted and confirms the truck will be based on the latest Wrangler. We also have tentative confirmation that the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette will in fact be a mid-engined car. A Chevy dealer...
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Campagna plans electric T-RexCampagna is working on an electric version of its wild T-Rex three-wheeler. The Canadian firm on Thursday said it tapped California's Zero Motorcycles to source a powerplant for the electric T-Rex, which will be shown in prototype form at the 2018 Montreal Electric Vehicle Show starting April 20...
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2018/2019 Toyota TS050 Hybrid LMP1 ready to take on Le MansToyota has revealed its TS050 Hybrid challenger for the 2018/2019 World Endurance Championship, the car that will likely see the Japanese automaker secure its first win in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, the event highlight. The TS050 Hybrid is designed for the premier LMP1 class, in which...
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Chevy may have just shown dealers the mid-engine C8 CorvetteChevrolet is currently hosting a dealer meet in Las Vegas and one of the dealers in attendance claims to have been shown the next-generation C8 Corvette. The dealer is Nate Chandler of Van Bortel Chevrolet in Rochester, New York, and in separate posts made Tuesday on his Facebook page and the...
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Next Alfa Romeo likely to be a Giulia coupe, may feature hybrid Quadrifoglio modelAlfa Romeo’s relaunch in the United States may have had a shaky start but the brand is very much committed to our market and has a number of new models in the works. The relaunch started with the arrival of the 4C sports car earlier this decade and continued with the Giulia sedan and Stelvio...
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TVR only made its return last September with the reveal of a modern Griffith sports car, and now the British performance brand has announced its return to motorsport, in the 2018/2019 World...
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2019 Jeep Wrangler pickup (Scrambler) spy shotsIt was just over a year ago that Jeep confirmed plans for a Wrangler-based pickup truck to be built in Toledo, Ohio. Now we have the first spy shots of the Wrangler pickup which is expected to hit showrooms in April 2019, likely as a 2019 model. The are rumors Jeep will label the vehicle a...
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Koenigsegg building its final AgerasKoenigsegg on Wednesday announced that it is in the process of building its last two Agera hypercars, after which the company's sole product will be the Regera hybrid. The last Ageras are the two remaining examples of the three-car Agera Final collection announced in 2016. Koenigsegg presented the...
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Ferrari comic, Jaguar I-Pace, McLaren F1 successor: Today's Car NewsA collaboration between Ferrari and well renowned sci-fi illustrator Riccardo Burchielli has resulted in a new web-based comic. The story is set in the distant future where despite some harsh conditions racing lives on. Jaguar's I-Pace electric crossover only made its debut a month ago but we've...
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2019 Acura TLX inline-4 model gets A-Spec treatmentAcura's TLX was given a major refresh for 2018 that saw the return of the brand's A-Spec package. However, only buyers going for the V-6-powered TLX could tick the A-Spec option. That changes for 2019 as the inline-4-powered TLX can now be ordered as an A-Spec as well. Before you get too excited...
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Sculpture gives glimpse of McLaren BP23's 3-seat cabinMcLaren has revealed new clues about its upcoming hypercar billed as the true successor to the legendary F1. The British firm on Wednesday revealed a sculpture dubbed “Speed Form,” and it provides a glimpse of the cabin layout of the car code-named the BP23. Like the F1, McLaren will...
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Most Infinitis are likely to be all-wheel drive in the future as the automaker looks to phase out its rear-wheel-drive platform found in the Q50, Q60, Q70 and QX70 models.
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Green light given to turn Top Gear Test Track into housing estateIt's official. Dunsfold Aerodrome, more popularly known as the Top Gear Test Track, will be demolished to make way for a housing estate that will feature 1,800 new homes. Approval finally came from the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on March 29...
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BMW X5 spy shots, original G-Class run-out sale, Trans Am 455: Car News HeadlinesBMW is out testing a redesigned X5. The new SUV will be the nameplate’s fourth generation, and judging by the latest spy shots it will take on a sharper, more dynamic look. The debut will take place later this year. Mercedes-Benz has a redesigned G-Class but the original, whose design has...
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Self-driving car teams yet to take advantage of California rule allowing cars with no one presentSince Monday, it's been legal for self-driving cars to take to California's roads without a human present, not even a backup driver to take over if the vehicle needs assistance. Companies looking to test true driverless cars on the state's roads still require a permit, but The Mercury News reports...
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Last chance to buy a new original G-ClassMercedes-Benz has just unveiled its first redesign for the G-Class since the original civilian model was launched in 1979. The vehicle boasts familiar looks but a modern chassis and all the latest tech you'd find in the rest of the Mercedes lineup. It won't reach showrooms until the end of the...
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2019 BMW X5 spy shots and videoBMWs typically have a shelf life of seven to eight years but that won’t be the case for the current X5 whose successor is nearing the end of its development. Though still carrying a lot of camouflage, the prototype reveals a new, more dynamic look dominated by the pronounced shark nose hood...
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