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Updated versions of the Mercedes-AMG S63 and S65 performance sedans were unveiled along with the rest of the updated 2018 S-Class range during last week's 2017 Shanghai auto show.
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This Week’s Top Photos: the 2017 Shanghai auto show editionMercedes-Benz used this past week’s 2017 Shanghai auto show to unveil a concept destined to spawn a new A-Class compact sedan. The concept also shows the latest evolution of the Sensual Purity design language currently employed by Mercedes. Lynk & Co, the new brand from Chinese automaker...
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Lynk & Co says its cars will have lifetime warrantiesLynk & Co at its Wednesday press conference at the 2017 Shanghai auto show came out with the unusually bold promise of lifetime warranties for its cars. The brand didn’t provide details on the terms but said roadside assistance will also be offered to customers. That’s not all as...
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Maserati Ghibli spy shots, Genesis G80 Sport pricing, Dodge Demon acceleration: Today’s Car NewsMaserati’s Ghibli is about to receive a mid-cycle update. The changes will mostly be on the exterior as the trident brand already introduced some updates to the Ghibli’s cabin last year. A potential rival to the Ghibli is the new G80 Sport from Genesis. The car comes with a...
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2018 Maserati Ghibli spy shotsMaserati’s Ghibli will soon come in for a subtle facelift. Prototypes for the updated car have been spotted ahead of a likely debut late this year or early next. Recall the current Ghibli made its debut in 2013, as a 2014 model. The tweaks are part of a mid-cycle update to keep the mid-size...
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Qoros K-EV concept previews Tesla Model S rival due in 2019Chinese automaker Qoros unveiled an electric sport sedan concept on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The concept is called the Model K-EV and is said to preview a production model coming in 2019. Qoros says it’s already testing prototypes for the production model and will show one of...
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Genesis is expanding its G80 range with a new G80 Sport model for 2018.
The G80 Sport has been priced from $56,225, which makes it the middle of the field in the G80 range.
The base G80 with a...
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2018 Mercedes-AMG E43 Cabriolet spy shotsMercedes-Benz has just launched redesigned versions of its E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet. The cars have been seriously improved in the looks department and the ride quality as well as the interior fit and finish are finally on par with the E-Class sedan. Soon, there will also be versions of the...
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2018 Volvo XC60 previewCrossover SUVs are the new wagons, according to popular wisdom, but at Volvo the heritage is clearly visible. The Swedish automaker’s wagon-like SUVs have been met with great success in the market, and together with the various actual wagons Volvo offers, they’ve accounted for more than...
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Jeep Yuntu concept, Hyundai Veloster spy shots, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro preview: Car News HeadlinesJeep used this week’s 2017 Shanghai auto show to roll out a seven-seat SUV concept. The concept doesn’t preview the upcoming Wagoneer but rather a potential on-road focused crossover SUV for the Chinese market. One new vehicle that we know is coming soon is a redesigned Hyundai...
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e-tron Sportback concept previews Audi electric car coming in 2019Audi revealed the new e-tron Sportback concept on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The concept previews an electric car to join the Audi lineup in 2019, one year after the automaker introduces its e-tron electric SUV. You can think of the car as being a more coupe-like alternative to the...
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Hybrid Kinetic presents pair of Pininfarina-styled electric SUVs in ShanghaiChinese battery company Hybrid Kinetic is looking to branch out into auto manufacturing and has rolled out two new concepts previewing models it plans to put into production early next decade. They’re a pair of extended-range electric SUVs that Hybrid Kinetic presented on Wednesday at the...
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Chinese electric car startup Nio has announced a second production run for its EP9 supercar. Nio made the announcement on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show where the company also previewed...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class previewThe current S-Class has been a huge hit for Mercedes-Benz. Over 300,000 examples have been sold since the car went on sale in 2013, and that’s the figure for sedans only. The car, a W222 to all the fans, has now reached the midway point in its life cycle, and in Mercedes tradition it’s...
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Volvo’s first electric car will be built in ChinaVolvo will launch its first electric car in 2019. The car will be based on the Compact Modular Architecture designed for smaller cars and offer a range of 250 miles or more. The battery will be placed in the vehicle floor and an electric motor will be at the front axle. At the 2017 Shanghai auto...
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Lynk & Co’s next car previewed by 03 sedan conceptLynk & Co burst on the scene last fall with a compact SUV called the 01. The new brand is Chinese automaker’s Geely’s mainstream offering for global markets and is to operate alongside Geely’s luxury brand Volvo. Lynk & Co has now previewed its second model with the 03...
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Chevy Volt transformed into Buick Velite 5 for ChinaBuick will add an extended-range electric car to its lineup in China later this year. The vehicle, labeled a Buick Velite 5, is a rebadged Chevrolet Volt and was revealed to the world on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The news isn’t a complete surprise as we’ve known since...
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2018 Dallara sports car, 2018 BMW M4 CS, 2018 Lexus NX: Today’s Car NewsItalian race car constructor Dallara is about to get into the road car business. A prototype for the company’s first model, a track-focused sports car to challenge the Lotus Elise and KTM X-Bow, was recently spotted. Lexus says the NX has been selling well above expectation. To keep the party...
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Chevrolet is exploring the future as well as showcasing the talents of its Asia-based design team with the FNR-X concept car.
Unveiled on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show, the concept is a...
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Nio ES8 is first mainstream model from electric car startupNio only appeared on the scene last fall but the electric car startup is already introducing its second model. The latest addition to the lineup is the NS8, a seven-seat SUV that for now has only been confirmed for sale in Nio’s home market of China. The vehicle was unveiled on Wednesday at...
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Long-wheelbase Acura TLX-L debuts at 2017 Shanghai auto showThe Acura TLX receives a revised look and some new tech features for the 2018 model year. However, over in China, the TLX is also receiving a long-wheelbase option. The stretched model, known as the TLX-L, was unveiled on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The TLX-L will be sold exclusively...
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan previewed by concept in ShanghaiMercedes-Benz already has the CLA, but the automaker sees room for a second, more practical sedan in its compact car family. This new sedan was previewed on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show by the A Sedan concept which also heralds the new look for Mercedes’ next-generation compacts...
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2018 Lexus NX previewLexus on Wednesday unveiled an updated version of its NX at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The compact SUV has benefited from revised styling, new trim materials in the cabin, and an improved infotainment system. Lexus has also given the entry-level NX a new name. The NX is currently available in NX...
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454-horsepower BMW M4 CS debuts at 2017 Shanghai auto showWhen BMW in January announced its round of mid-cycle updates for the M4, many, including us, were disappointed to learn there were no real changes apart from some tweaks to the lights and new colors. That’s because BMW was saving the M4’s more substantial updates for a new model...
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