Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Ferrari has decided to build one more LaFerrari Aperta than planned, though this isn't just a money grab. Quite the opposite actually.
The special 210th example, likely to be the last LaFerrari ever...
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2017 Frankfurt auto show previewAutomakers more and more are starting to launch new cars outside of the traditional auto show, but the major shows still play an important role in allowing customers to directly compare various models in person. One of the biggest on the calendar is the Frankfurt auto show, officially the Frankfurt...
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Ford Ranger Raptor, Lamborghini Aventador S, Bollinger B1: This Week’s Top PhotosFord this week confirmed something we already knew was coming: a Ranger Raptor. The high-performance pickup truck hasn't been confirmed for the United States unfortunately, but we should see it considering the regular Ranger will be sold here. Expect all the goodness of the F-150 Raptor but in a...
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For high-end models, BMW's focus shifts beyond driving pleasureRemember when a BMW was considered “The Ultimate Driving Machine”? The automaker still makes great driving machines, but the ultimate? That’s difficult to gauge objectively but even BMW acknowledges it’s focus is changing, at least when it comes to high-end models. For cars...
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BMW i concept, Level 5 Audi self-driving car, TVR Griffith: Car News HeadlinesBMW will have quite the number of concepts on display at next week’s 2017 Frankfurt auto show. One of them will be an electric sedan previewing a new member of the BMW i sub-brand. Everyone’s already calling it an i5. Audi will have its own concepts at the show, though Audi’s are...
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Audi bringing 2 self-driving concepts to 2017 Frankfurt auto showAudi will use next week’s 2017 Frankfurt auto show to highlight its roadmap for self-driving car technology. The automaker will do so with a separate vehicle highlighting each of the three levels of self-driving car classification leading up to and including Level 5, the ultimate goal where a...
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BMW’s oft-rumored i5 had fallen off the radar but now it’s back front and center due to confirmation Thursday we’ll see a new BMW i concept at next week’s 2017 Frankfurt auto...
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Ford Ranger Raptor teased, Mazda HCCI engine tested, Mercedes CLS spied: Today’s Car NewsFord has finally confirmed it's developing a Ranger Raptor. The high-performance mid-size pickup truck hasn't been confirmed for the United States, but we should see it considering the regular Ranger will be heading here. Mazda is set to become the first automaker in the world with a car powered by...
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Jaguar melds old with new for E-Type Zero electric sports carJaguar Land Rover Classic has set out to prove that even owners of classic cars needn’t fear the push towards electrification. The official classic car department of Jaguar Land Rover has swapped a fully electric powertrain into the iconic Jaguar E-Type sports car. Called the E-Type Zero, the...
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Jaguar Future-Type is a familiar vision of a self-driving city carMore and more people are predicted to move to large cities in the future. Limited parking spots coupled with congestion will make owning and driving your own car a hassle. The automakers realize this and seem to have reached a consensus on the solution: self-driving city cars that run around town...
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Jaguar Land Rover the latest to commit to fully electrified lineupJaguar Land Rover is the latest automaker to commit to a fully electrified lineup. CEO Ralf Speth made the announcement on Thursday at Jaguar Land Rover’s Tech Fest event in the United Kingdom. Jaguar Land Rover has set a deadline of 2020 from which every new model launched will be...
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A Ford Ranger Raptor is comingPut away your coffee because you’re not going to need it this morning. One watch of Ford’s teaser video for the first-ever Ranger Raptor is enough to get your heart rate jumping. That’s right. A Ranger Raptor is coming. It’s due on sale in Australia and other Asia Pacific...
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Despite his best efforts to find a buyer or merger partner for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Sergio Marchionne, who serves as the automaker’s CEO, has confirmed there’s been no takers.
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Jeep Wrangler spy shots, Dodge Viper ‘Ring record, Detroit Electric future cars: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for Jeep’s next-generation Wrangler, the JL, has just been spotted, and it’s wearing barely any camouflage gear. Many of the off-roader’s new details can be seen for the first time. A crowdfunded attempt to see a time set for the latest-generation Dodge Viper at the...
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Mazda execs continue to tease future rotary without any more detailsDespite its recent breakthrough in sparkless ignition gasoline engines, Mazda has no plans to abandon the rotary engine which its executives insist is still being developed for future applications. “We’re still continuing development of the next-generation rotary engine,” Mazda...
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2017 Dodge Viper ACR sets 7:01.3 ‘Ring time before attempt ended by tire failureWhat a way to go out. The Dodge Viper, which bowed out of production last month, this time for good, has clocked the fastest time for a rear-wheel-drive production car at the Nürburgring. On September 1, German racing driver Lance Arnold drove a 2017 Dodge Viper ACR, an uber-rare Viper GTS-R...
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Detroit Electric promises 3 cars in 3 years, including sports carHistoric American car brand Detroit Electric, now based in the United Kingdom and backed by Chinese funds, has outlined plans for three new cars. Impressively, the electric car startup is promising to introduce the three cars over the next three years. They include a sports car, sedan and SUV. A...
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2018 Nissan Leaf: 150 miles of range for $30,875Tesla has been stealing much of the limelight when it comes to electric cars, and for good reason, but Nissan and its Leaf shouldn’t be overlooked. The humble hatch is still one of the best-selling electric cars in the world with more than 283,000 examples sold since launch. Now there’s...
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Mercedes-Benz is about to expand its compact car family with a new A-Class sedan. A prototype has just been spotted and reveals designers will be adhering closely to the sleek lines of the A Sedan...
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Porsche exec hints at F1 power unit programPrior to Porsche announcing its exit from the World Endurance Championship and commitment to the Formula E Championship in July, there were rumors circulating the German sports car marque might be planning a return to Formula 1 as a power unit supplier. The rumors were ignited by Porsche attending...
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2019 Aston Martin Vantage spy shots and videoThe second model in Aston Martin’s brand renaissance has been spotted again. We’re looking at prototypes for a redesigned Vantage that's set to be unveiled later this year, as a 2019 model. The prototypes spotted testing in Europe reveal a number of details for the upcoming sports car...
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Italy’s ATS unveils modern GT supercar at 2017 Salon Privé Concours d’EleganceIn 2012, Italian sports car brand Automobili Turismo e Sport was revived after a 50-year hiatus by a man named Daniele Maritan. The company initially dabbled in lightweight track cars as well as a retro speedster, but the long-term goal was always to build a successor to the Ferrari-rivaling 2500...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet revealedLarge, luxurious coupes and convertibles aren’t big sellers, though the vehicles often play the important role of brand halos, or “dream cars” as Mercedes-Benz refers to them. The latest from the Three-Pointed Star are the 2018 S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet. Mercedes’s S-Class...
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Hamilton back in F1 title lead after 2017 Italian Grand PrixMercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton is back in the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship lead after a dominant display of performance on Sunday at the Italian Grand Prix. The race, held at Milan’s high-speed Autodromo Nazionale Monza, ended with a Mercedes one-two finish, with Hamilton crossing...
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