Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Bugatti’s new Chiron hypercar has made its official North American debut. The car is one of the star attractions of this week’s Monterey Car Week in California.
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Lotus Evora 400 lightweight options drop curb weight to 3,060 poundsSince its earliest days, Lotus’ ethos has been “performance through lightweight,” the phrase coined by its founder Colin Chapman. Today that tradition lives on with a range of lightweight options designed for the new Evora 400 sports car. The options include a lithium-ion battery...
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Ford confirms 2 more years of GT supercar productionFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] has confirmed at least two more years of production for its new GT, bringing the production commitment of the carbon fiber supercar to a total of four years. The news isn’t a huge surprise given the significant interest generated for the first two years of...
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Ferrari GTC4 Lusso makes North American debut in MontereyFerraris [NYSE:RACE] tend to be some of the most popular attractions throughout Monterey Car Week, especially the older examples that often attain seven-figure sums at the auctions that take place during the Californian automotive mecca. The Italian marque has its own stand at the 2016 Monterey Car...
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More details on the Ford Focus RS500Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is out testing a more extreme version of its Focus RS thought to be a successor to the previous generation Focus RS500. The tester was sporting some new vents on the hood as well as a larger rear wing. According to Autocar, the tester is in fact for an RS500, which could...
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Porsche 911 GT2, McLaren MSO HS, Audi A4 Ultra: Today’s Car NewsA prototype for what’s likely to be a new generation of the Porsche 911 GT2 has been spotted. The tester combines the aggressive aero package of the GT3 RS with the exhaust layout and additional vents of the Turbo, suggesting it’s a new GT2. McLaren has unveiled its new special edition...
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Audi is finally bringing one of its Ultra models to the United States. The label represents the most fuel-efficient offering in the range and was first applied on a diesel-powered A3 in 2013.
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Volvo and Uber partner to develop autonomous carsVolvo and ride-sharing giant Uber have announced plans to join forces in the area of autonomous driving technology. Similar to the deal between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] and Google, Volvo will supply Uber with cars fitted with autonomous driving systems for development and testing...
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Report: Porsche Pajun sedan, 928 successor in doubtThe recent sighting of a shortened Panamera test mule has sent the rumor mill into overdrive with revived talk of the Porsche Pajun, a hypothetical sedan to slot in below the Panamera. Pajun is simply a nickname for the off-rumored sedan. It’s short for “Panamera Junior,” just as...
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2017 Dodge Challenger, 2017 Range Rover Sport, new VW CC spy shots: Car News HeadlinesDodge’s Challenger and Charger muscle cars enter the 2017 model year with some notable updates, namely the introduction of T/A and Daytona trim levels. The T/A is for the Challenger and offers some of the upgrades normally reserved for the Challenger SRT Hellcat. Land Rover’s Range...
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McLaren 570GT by MSO concept unveiled in MontereyMcLaren promised to bring a new concept developed by its MSO personalization department to Monterey Car Week currently on in Monterey, California. While we had hoped the new concept would be the recently revealed 688 HS or even the rumored 3-seater, it turns out the car is simply a bespoke version...
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Saudi Bugatti fan shows up in Cannes with his new ChironOn August 2 Bugatti confirmed it had delivered its very first Chiron, in this case to a fan from Saudi Arabia with the Instagram handle b14. Believed to be a member of Saudi Arabia’s Saud ruling family, the Bugatti fan has since been spotted with his Chiron in Cannes, France. YouTube channel...
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Rimac Concept_One destroys Ferrari LaFerrari, Tesla Model S in acceleration test Viknesh VijayenthiranWe all know electric cars are quick off the line but it seems even the quickest internal combustion cars don’t hold a candle to the new generation of battery-powered, zero-emission offerings.
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2017 Volkswagen 3-row SUV spy shotsIt’s been almost two years since Volkswagen confirmed plans to build a new 3-row crossover SUV at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We now have spy shots of some prototypes just months out from the start of production. The new SUV was first previewed in early 2013 by the CrossBlue concept...
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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport previewLand Rover’s Range Rover Sport is a worthy alternative to the more common German offerings for buyers in search of a mid-size luxury SUV. Its powerful engines and lightweight aluminum construction ensure it remains dynamic, while its British charm and no-nonsense interior design make it stand...
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2017 Nissan Armada priced from $45,395Nissan has priced its 2017 Armada from a very reasonable $45,395, including destination. That’s a rise on the starting price of the previous Armada, which in its last year on the market listed from a little under $40k, but the new Armada is a much more substantial vehicle. Its pricing also...
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2017 Genesis G90 driven, 2018 VW Touareg spied, Ford Model E rumored: Today’s Car NewsWe’ve had a chance to sample the Genesis G90, the flagship model of Hyundai’s new luxury brand. The full-size luxury sedan segment is dominated by the German marques. Is there room for the G90 in this rarefied league? You’ll find out in our first drive review. The third-generation...
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W Motors brings 900-hp Fenyr Supersport to MontereyDubai-based supercar marque W Motors has confirmed its presence at this week’s Monterey Car Week. The company has brought its two models, the original Lykan Hypersport as well as the newer Fenyr Supersport. The Lykan has previously made the trip to Monterey but for the Fenyr the appearance...
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Portuguese racing driver Carina Lima has been revealed as one of the seven owners of a Koenigsegg One:1.
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Ford to launch Model E family of electrified cars?In 2014 Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk revealed that Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] was blocking his company from using the Model E name for its small sedan, which as a result ended up being called a Model 3. It turns out Ford had registered the name just one year prior with the United States...
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New Audis will tell you when traffic lights are about to turn greenAudi is set to become the first automaker with vehicle-to-object (V2X) communication technology available in its cars. V2X enables cars to communicate with surrounding infrastructure and is a fundamental element towards the implementation of fully autonomous cars. In some Audi models going on sale...
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan with 3rd-row seats spy shotsIt’s been almost a year since Volkswagen first showed us its new Tiguan. However, the vehicle still isn’t on sale in the United States as VW is waiting until development of this long-wheelbase model is complete. Another reason for the delay is that U.S.-spec Tiguans are to be sourced...
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Cadillac to preview new tech, design themes with concept in MontereyCadillac has dropped a teaser video for a new concept car it plans to unveil on Thursday as part of its Monterey Car Week schedule. The concept is thought to preview new technology and design themes for Cadillac’s upcoming models, and not necessarily a specific model. The General Motors...
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Mercedes-AMG E63 Black Series, Infiniti VC-T Engine, Koenigsegg Agera XS: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for what’s thought to be a Black Series version of the next-generation Mercedes-AMG E63 has been spotted. The prototype features the new E63 Wagon’s body but is wearing some extra-wide fenders. Infiniti will be the first major automaker to introduce an engine with variable...
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