Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Italian race car constructor Dallara is developing a standalone sports car.
Dallara has helped a number of OEM with engineering work for various road cars and is now using the lessons learned in the...
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Mercedes A Sedan, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Audi e-tron Sportback: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz has just revealed a compact sedan concept that’s production-bound. The model the concept previews isn’t a replacement for the CLA but a roomier, more conventional design to appeal to buyers in China. It will likely be called an A-Class. Chevrolet is out testing a new...
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2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spy shots and videoBehold our latest spy shots and video of what’s likely to be a new generation of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar. Corvette talk of late has centered on a new mid-engine platform but this not expected to be introduced until the arrival of the next-generation Corvette (C8), tipped to be...
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Volkswagen ID Crozz electric SUV concept debuts in ShanghaiThe third member in Volkswagen’s series of I.D. concepts has been revealed. The concept is the I.D. Crozz, and it makes its world debut on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. It follows on from the I.D. Buzz minivan unveiled at the 2017 Detroit auto show and I.D. hatchback unveiled at...
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2018 Jaguar F-Type previewJaguar’s F-Type has undergone a mid-cycle update. The changes are subtle yet provide the stylish sports car with the latest technology, a more refined look, and a new engine option. There’s also a lower price tag! You’ll spot the updated range by the full LED headlights and new...
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Genesis coupe to skip V-8 in favor of electrified powertrainOne of the six cars Genesis plans to have in its lineup by the end of 2020 is a large, luxurious coupe built more for grand touring than carving up race tracks. Unfortunately, a previous plan to fit the car with a V-8 looks to have been axed with Genesis instead favoring an electrified powertrain...
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, Audi e-tron Sportback, A-Class sedan: Today’s Car News Viknesh VijayenthiranFord’s Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs will be sticking around for 2018. They miss out on most of the updates to the 2018 Mustang so if you’re not a fan of the car’s new looks then...
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2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 keeps old looks, gains new colorsFord’s Mustang receives some significant updates for the 2018 model year but the changes don’t affect the Shelby GT350 and GT350R. The most significant change for the 2018 Shelby models is the addition of three new colors: Orange Fury, Kona Blue and Lead Foot Gray. The cars are also...
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Mercedes confirms 2018 S-Class, A-Class sedan concept for 2017 Shanghai auto showMercedes-Benz has a busy 2017 Shanghai auto show ahead of it. The automaker has confirmed the debuts of its updated S-Class as well as a concept previewing a new A-Class sedan. Photos of the updated S-Class have already surfaced. They reveal only minor visual tweaks for the flagship sedan, which...
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Vettel edges out Hamilton for 2017 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix winFerrari’s Sebastian Vettel managed to edge out Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton to secure victory on Sunday in a thrilling 2017 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. Vettel produced a gutsy drive, having started from third, behind Hamilton and fellow Mercedes man Valtteri Bottas who was on pole...
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This Week’s Top Photos: the 2017 New York auto show editionThere’s no getting around it. The Demon was on everyone’s lips at this past week’s 2017 New York auto show. Dodge hyped up the car to a level rarely seen in the auto world, but on Tuesday night the brand delivered on everything it promised and more. Another popular attraction was...
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2017 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix previewAfter the cooler, damp conditions of last weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, the Formula One World Championship faces a complete change of scene. We’re now at round three, the Bahrain Grand Prix, and teams have to face desert conditions where the temperature averages around 104 degrees F (40...
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The second half of 2017 will be busy for Tesla as the company reveals two new products and starts production of one of them.
The first to arrive will be the highly-anticipated Model 3 sedan. It will...
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2018 Volvo S90, 2017 Trans Am 455 Super Duty, NY hits & misses: Car News HeadlinesJust one year after introducing the S90, Volvo is introducing a stretched version. The stretched version will be offered as standard in the United States and sourced from a plant in China. The folks at Trans Am Depot are now offering a Trans Am conversion for the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro...
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All Volvo S90s to be Chinese-made, long-wheelbase models from 2018The Volvo S90 is a handsome sedan that offers a great blend of comfort, technology and delightful driving qualities. Starting from the 2018 model year, the car will also offer an extra 4.5 inches of legroom for rear-seat passengers resulting in class-leading interior space. Volvo is making its...
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6th-gen Camaro Trans Am conversion comes packing 1,000 horsepowerPontiac lives on, or least its Trans Am does, with the latest model unveiled this week at the 2017 New York auto show. It’s called the Trans Am 455 Super Duty, and it’s packing a supercharged V-8 delivering 1,000 horsepower and 1,046 pound-feet of torque. Yes, that’s 160 hp and...
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Dodge Viper ACR stars in Pennzoil’s best video yetIn a few months, production of the Dodge Viper will cease. Given our affinity for the car, especially in ACR trim, it’s going to be a sad moment the day the last one rolls off the line at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit. (That day is August 31, 2017 in case you were wondering.)...
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Porsche 911 GT2 spied, Jeep concept teased, Genesis GV80 revealed: Today’s Car NewsThere’s a new generation of the Porsche 911 just around the corner, but before the current model bows out we’ll see an extreme GT2 variant. A prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring and looks to be almost ready for the big debut. Jeep will unveil a stylish little SUV concept...
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Jeep is set to unveil what's shaping up to be a stylish little SUV concept at next week’s 2017 Shanghai auto show.
Official teasers for the vehicle, believed to be called the Yuntu, have...
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Audi Sport kicks off US launch with special edition R8Audi Sport is showing its colors at the 2017 New York auto show with a special edition R8. The car is finished in a combination of silver, red and black, which is described as being the official colors of the performance division. (The silver can be swapped out for black or white, however.) The...
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McLaren, Fernando Alonso partner with Andretti for 2017 Indy 500McLaren is floundering in Formula One and there isn’t much hope for the rest of the season. McLaren has even decided to let star driver Fernando Alonso skip this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, the most prestigious race on the calendar, to race in the Indianapolis 500 which is on the same...
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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 spy shots and videoPorsche is out testing what appears to be a more extreme version of its latest 911 GT3 RS. However, a number of details suggest the car is actually a tester for a new 911 GT2. Already confirmed by 911 chief engineer Andreas Preuninger, the new GT2 is expected to be the last member of the 991-series...
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Toyota FT-4X concept is an FJ Cruiser for the urban jungleToyota’s FT-4X concept made its debut on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show, and the vehicle isn’t quite the rugged off-roader we were hoping for. It features a design inspired by the FJ Cruiser which itself was inspired by the legendary FJ40 Land Cruiser, but the new concept is...
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Genesis GV80 concept previews BMW X5-rivaling SUVGenesis has given us our first taste at one of its upcoming SUVs with the GV80 concept car unveiled on Wednesday at the 2017 New York auto show. The concept also introduces the naming strategy for Genesis’ SUVs, with the “G” representing the Genesis brand, the “V” the...
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