Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Though it was hardly a secret, General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] on Wednesday confirmed that the next-generation Opel Insignia will serve as a Holden Commodore in the Australian and New Zealand...
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Hyundai RM16 N concept spotted at the NürburgringHyundai’s RM16 N concept unveiled at the 2016 Busan auto show has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring. The car isn’t destined for production, though. It’s being used to hone the driving skills of the Korean automaker’s engineers as well as test upcoming...
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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 lives on thanks to updatesLike the Mercedes-Benz G-Class—and until recently the Land Rover Defender—the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 has been in continuous production for decades. Production started in 1984 and while the popular workhorse has been updated over the years it still resembles the iconic original. Toyota...
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Airbus skunk works developing single-seat autonomous aircraftEvery couple of years there seems to be a new company taking on the daunting task of developing safe, easy-to-operate aircraft for private use, some of them even capable of being driven on public roads. However, the latest effort, known as Vahana, has a bit more credibility than most. That’s...
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2017 Ford GT, 2018 Chevy Corvette ZR1, 2018 Hyundai Azera: Today’s Car NewsIf you thought the application process for the new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT was tedious, wait until you see what the ordering process is like. A welcome guide was recently sent out to successful applicants and we have a video outlining what the next steps are. New photos have emerged of...
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You’ve been allocated a Ford GT; here’s the next stepIf you’re one of the lucky 500 individuals awarded a build slot for Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar in the first round of applications, you’ll already know what’s in the video above. But for everyone else curious to learn more about the upcoming supercar, the...
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Since its first season in Europe in 2009, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo has since expanded to Asia and North America—and from 2017 it will also run in the Middle East.
Lamborghini on Monday...
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First Salotto Ferrari opens its doorsFerrari [NYSE:F] is on a mission to transform itself from a maker of some of the world’s finest autos to something more of a lifestyle brand. This way the company can tap people that may not necessarily be looking to buy one of its cars. (Pleasing shareholders with continual growth isn't easy...
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Ford reveals first of its SEMA-bound 2016 Focus RS hatchbacksThe Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Focus RS may turn out to be one of the most popular cars at the upcoming 2016 SEMA show. Why? Because it combines two traits vehicle modifiers adore: a reasonable price tag and an engine just begging for more power. Ford will have a handful on its own stand, the most...
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Lucid electric car, Mercedes pickup concept, G-Class factory visit: Car News HeadlinesElectric car startup Atieva has rebranded itself as Lucid Motors. Why should you care? Because the company promises a Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S-rivaling sedan with 900 horsepower and a range of over 300 miles on a single charge. Mercedes-Benz will unveil a concept tomorrow previewing its new pickup...
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Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover and Tata take part in connected and self-driving car trialA handful of automakers are taking part in a trial for connected and self-driving cars in the United Kingdom as part of a government-backed initiative called Autodrive. The initiative aims to make the UK a hub for the development of self-driving technology. The trial is taking place at the HORIBA...
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Electric car startup Atieva now called Lucid, teases first carSilicon Valley-based electric car startup Atieva has changed its name to Lucid Motors and released some teasers of an electric sedan that will rival the Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S. However, unlike Tesla, Lucid sees itself as a luxury brand, meaning it’s more of a direct rival to fellow...
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Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton led from pole to claim victory on Sunday at the 2016 Formula One United States Grand Prix, held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
It was his 50th...
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Jannarelly Design-1, Lynk & Co 01, street-legal McLaren P1 GTR: This Week’s Top PhotosSports car fans now have a new option for a lightweight road and track car, thanks to startup Jannarelly. The company’s recently revealed Design-1 is now available in the United States as Jannarelly has signed a local importer and plans to start deliveries in November. Crucially, the car is...
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Fisker teases Model S-rivaling sedan with butterfly doorsHenrik Fisker in October announced he was starting a new car company under the Fisker name. His former effort, Fisker Automotive, went bankrupt in 2013, its assets later sold to China’s Wanxiang which used them to start the new company Karma. The new Fisker is based in California and is...
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Tesla Network will be an Uber-style ride-sharing service for self-driving carsTesla [NSDQ:TSLA] on Wednesday made the announcement that its cars can be ordered with the hardware necessary for full self-driving, i.e. Level 5 autonomy, the ultimate goal where no driver involvement is required whatsoever. Tesla still hasn’t developed the software to make all the hardware...
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World’s most expensive steering wheel, BMW Alpina B5, Chevy at SEMA: Today’s Car NewsDartz has unveiled what’s likely to be the world’s most expensive steering wheel. It’s destined for a one-off SUV called the Black Alligator and among its features are diamonds, rubies, gold, and alligator and stingray skins. Semi-official BMW tuner Alpina is working on its own...
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2016 Formula One United States Grand Prix previewFormula One has made several attempts in past decades to regain a successful foothold in the United States, but it seems to have finally struck gold with the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. And with F1 now under the control of American media giant Liberty Media, it’s likely there...
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BMW’s M division no longer builds the M5 Touring but there’s a company with close links to the German automaker that’s happy to build you a wild wagon based on the 5-Series...
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Faraday Future to unveil production model at 2017 CESChinese tech giant LeEco on Wednesday organized its first major press conference in the United States, mainly to talk about new smartphone and television products. The event took place in San Francisco and was hosted by LeEco CEO, Chairman and founder Jia Yueting. LeEco made its name in online...
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Dartz SUV will have world’s most expensive steering wheelThe crazy folks at Dartz never fail to impress shock us with the insane levels of opulence they consistently come up with. The company made headlines in 2009 when it unveiled an SUV that offered—wait for it—whale penis leather for the seats. That was probably more of a publicity stunt...
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Renault Nissan to be a top 3 automaker following successful acquisition of MitsubishiNissan on Thursday announced the successful acquisition of a 34 percent stake in fellow Japanese automaker Mitsubishi. The deal, valued at 237 billion yen (approximately $2.28 billion), was first announced in May following the emergence of Mitsubishi’s own emissions cheating scandal, which...
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Pay just $150k for a 745-hp Mercedes-AMG GT from Dime RacingMercedes-AMG’s sexy GT sports car gets a 456-horsepower base model for the 2017 model year, priced from $112,125. But if you’re willing to pony up some extra cash, you’ll be able to drive away in a custom version spitting out a supercar-worthy 745 hp. California’s Dime...
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Ken Block to take on Pikes Peak with 1,400-hp Hoonicorn RTRKen Block earlier in October unveiled a new twin-turbocharged version of his Hoonicorn RTR, a 1965 Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang modified to go sideways at high speeds. We now know what the rally driver needed those massive blowers for. He’s taking the Hoonicorn RTR Twin Turbo up to the...
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