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BMW M5 spy shots, Jeep Compass off-road review, Karma Revero deliveries: Today’s Car News Viknesh VijayenthiranBMW’s next M5 is almost ready for its auto show debut. The sledgehammer of a sedan is undergoing a final round of testing on the Nürburgring and the latest prototypes are wearing the least...
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This vending machine sells Ferraris, LamborghinisIf you thought being able to park on the 56th floor of a condo tower was impressive, just wait until you discover what they have in Singapore. A dealer on the space-limited island has built a “vending machine” for cars, though not just any old cars but exotic machines from brands like...
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2018 BMW M5 spy shots and videoA new generation of the BMW 5-Series has arrived, and just around the corner is the car's high-performance M5 variant. A prototype for the new M5 has been spotted, and it’s wearing the least bit of camouflage gear we’ve seen yet. Our photographer confirms that the engine fitted to the...
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2017 Karma Revero starts deliveryAfter bowing out of production in 2012, the Fisker Karma extended-range electric sedan is finally back, although now the car is known as the Revero and sold by the new company Karma. Karma is the new electric car brand from Chinese parts supplier Wanxiang, which bought the rights to the Fisker...
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Lamborghini Urus to debut with 650-horsepower V-8Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed more details about his company’s upcoming SUV, the Urus, ahead of the vehicle’s debut later this year. Speaking with Automotive News (subscription required), Domenicali revealed that the Urus will debut with a 650-horsepower rating...
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Volvo first to commit to Android-powered infotainment systemVolvo has confirmed plans to introduce an infotainment system powered by Google’s Android operating system within the next two years. The system will feature graphics and menus unique to Volvo, but behind the scenes it will be powered by Android. Volvo will also have its own apps running on...
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Nio EP9 ‘Ring record, Chevy Colorado ZR2 review, Boring Company test run: Car News Headlines Viknesh VijayenthiranAn electric car is now the fastest street-legal car to have lapped the Nürburgring. That feat is made all the more incredible when you consider that we’re still in the early days of...
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2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 spy shots and videoThe G-Class is unique in the Mercedes-Benz lineup in that around half of the sales are high-performance models built by Mercedes-AMG. With the SUV icon about to undergo its first redesign since the nameplate’s launch four decades ago, you can bet the engineers will be spending extra time on...
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The Boring Company demonstrates prototype for 125-MPH sledIt was only a couple of weeks ago that Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed just what was in store for his newest startup, The Boring Company. The company hopes to establish a network of tunnels in congested cities, through which cars would travel between fixed points on high-speed, electrically-powered...
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Next 3-Series GT reportedly joining 4-Series family, coming with electric optionWith BMW’s next 5-Series Gran Turismo set to receive 6-Series badging, it makes sense that the smaller 3-Series Gran Turismo will eventually join the 4-Series family. According to Autocar, this is exactly what BMW is planning for the 3-Series GT’s successor. Note, the current 3-Series...
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Koenigsegg Agera RS commissioned by US buyer crashed during testingA Koenigsegg Agera RS ended up in a ditch on Thursday after its driver lost control in wet conditions. The accident happened on a test track in Trollhättan, Sweden and didn’t cause any injuries. The driver and a passenger were assessed at a local hospital and released shortly after. A...
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Hamilton wins drama-filled 2017 Formula One Spanish Grand PrixMercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton on Sunday secured his second win of the 2017 Formula One World Championship in a drama-filled Spanish Grand Prix. It’s a race that saw a thrilling dual between Hamilton and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, as well as the three top teams each bring only a...
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It’s still early days for electric cars but Nio’s EP9, powered solely by batteries and electric motors, has already outperformed the best internal combustion machines.
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2018 BMW 2-Series, 2017 Ford GT, 1 millionth Porsche 911: This Week’s Top PhotosBelieve it or not but BMW still builds a small, lightweight rear-wheel-drive coupe. It’s called the 2-Series, and it’s just received a round of updates. The biggest change is the new headlights which feature full LEDs as well as hexagonal-shaped daytime running lights. If you can look...
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BMW 530e iPerformance to offer wireless charging optionBMW’s new plug-in hybrid 5-Series, the 530e iPerformance, will eventually get wireless charging capability. It will mean no longer have to bother with plugging the car in for charging. Instead, you simply position the car over a inductive charging plate plugged into a wall outlet. BMW says...
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Ford GT driven, Cadillac XTS leaked, BMW i8 Roadster spied: Today’s Car NewsIt’s one of the most anticipated cars of the year. Heck, perhaps even the whole decade. We’re talking about the new Ford GT, and we’ve just driven it. Does the Ford flagship live up to the hype? Find out in our first drive review. Cadillac’s XTS is getting long in the tooth...
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2017 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix previewThe tightly-fought 2017 Formula One World Championship rages on with round five taking place this weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya located just outside of Barcelona, Spain. The 4.6-mile track is one teams know well since it’s been on the calendar since 1991 and also doubles as the main...
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Porsche drops plans for 911 hybridPorsche’s former R&D chief, Wolfgang Hatz, confirmed in 2015 that the next-generation 911 would feature a hybrid model, and that knowledge gained from the 918 Spyder and 919 Hybrid racer put Porsche in a good position to develop just such a car. It turns out Porsche has since dropped...
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The upcoming convertible version of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car has been spied testing.
Confirmed by BMW CEO Harald Krüger as the i8 Roadster, the new convertible is due on sale in...
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2018 Cadillac XTS leakedCadillac’s XTS is set to receive some significant updates, as confirmed by leaked shots that recently surfaced on Chinese website Autohome. The XTS has been with us since 2013 and Cadillac has no plans to discontinue it, even though the brand has a much better alternative in the form of the...
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Tesla reveals pricing for solar roof as order books openTesla on Thursday started taking orders for its newest energy product, glass roof tiles incorporating solar panels. Tesla has four different designs for the roof tiles, which the company calls Solar Roof tiles, though only two are available for order at present. Tesla is taking a $1,000 deposit and...
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BMW to preview new 8-Series with Villa d’Este conceptTired of watching Mercedes-Benz launch hit after hit in the high-end segment for two-door cars, BMW is finally ready to join the fray with its own offering—something that’s long overdue. And no, the slow-selling i8 doesn't count. The new offering will be an 8-Series which BMW will...
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BMW 2-Series updated, VW Polo spied, 1 millionth 911 built: Car News HeadlinesBMW’s 2-Series has just reached the midway point in its life cycle, and in BMW tradition we’ve seen the car receive some updates. The biggest change is the new headlights which feature full LEDs as well as hexagonal-shaped daytime running lights. A prototype for the next-generation...
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Porsche builds 1 millionth 911On Thursday, the one millionth 911 rolled off the production line at Porsche’s plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The car, a Carrera S finished in a special Irish Green paint, features numerous touches to highlight its significance. For example, there are special badges with “911 Nr...
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