Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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A combination of changing consumer tastes and low fuel prices has automakers scrambling to launch new SUVs and pickup trucks.
One of the automakers betting big on the trend is Fiat Chrysler...
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‘Top Gear’ host Matt LeBlanc buys Ford Focus RSActor Matt LeBlanc, famous for playing Joey on the hit sitcom Friends, turned out to be one of the few bright spots for the new season of Top Gear, which recently concluded. That’s partially due to the fact that LeBlanc is a real gearhead, frequently working on his machines himself. DON'T...
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BMW 1-Series sedan, Infiniti QX30 vs. Mercedes GLA, Ole Yeller Mustang: Car News HeadlinesBMW has unveiled a new 1-Series sedan. Unfortunately the German automaker has no plans to sell the car outside of China, at least for the time being. Direct rivals include the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA. While we miss out on the 1-Series, we do get another new compact car in the premium segment...
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Wrangler Salute concept celebrates 75 years of JeepJeep on Friday turned 75 and celebrated by unveiling the Wrangler 75th Salute concept. Jeep was born out of the United States military’s need during the onset of World War II for a light reconnaissance vehicle to replace its existing Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Model T-based fleet. Around 135...
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Australian anti-fun police want Ford Focus RS drift mode disabledFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new Focus RS that’s just gone on sale comes with a number of driving modes, one of which is an industry-first drift mode that makes it easier for you to go sideways. The drift mode works by modifying the torque distribution of the car’s...
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Report: GMC mulls new body-on-frame SUVGMC is looking to capitalize on strong demand for SUVs and pickup trucks by expanding its lineup, and one of its new offerings could be a rugged mid-size SUV. According to Automotive News’ (subscription required) sources, GMC is drawing up plans for a new SUV based on the body-on-frame...
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Aston Martin a week ago started public road trials of a prototype for a new version of its Vanquish supercar.
The new version is thought to be a more potent offering to help send out the car, as a...
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BMW unveils 1-Series sedan built exclusively for ChinaFor decades the 3-Series has been BMW’s entry-level sedan but from today on that honor goes to a new notchback dubbed the 1-Series. The arrival of the 1-Series is no surprise as prototypes have been spied for over a year, and BMW even previewed the car in concept form in late 2015 (shown...
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2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport, 2018 Audi RS 3, 2018 Porsche Cayenne: This Week’s Top PhotosAffordable performance is far from dead thanks to companies like Hyundai. This week the Korean automaker unveiled its new Elantra Sport, a compact sedan that pairs a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch unit. Tuning firms are going to have a field day...
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Report: Italdesign considers own car to build brand imageItalian design house Italdesign Giugiaro is in the midst of a major transition. The company, famous for penning cars like the original Volkswagen Golf and even the DeLorean DMC-12, in July 2015 saw the Volkswagen Group take full control as the Giugiaro family finally cut ties with the company it...
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New Nissan body-on-frame SUV, LaFerrari for sale, Mercedes-AMG E63 spied: Today’s Car NewsNissan has been spotted testing a new body-on-frame SUV. Not much is known about the vehicle although we can confirm it is based on the platform of the NP300 Navara pickup truck sold overseas. One of just three Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerraris finished in Nero DS Opaco is going under the hammer. The...
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Ferrari LaFerrari to be auctioned at MontereyMecum Auctions will offer up for sale one of its largest collections of rare, sports, and super cars next month in Monterey, California. The auction house has confirmed that one of the lots will be a Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari, meaning all three examples of the hybrid hypercar trio will be...
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There’s been a lot of interest in recent years surrounding the return of TVR, but that's not the only niche British sports car marque making a comeback.
Another is Bristol Cars, the maker of...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 spy videoYou’re in for a real treat today. YouTuber Automotive Mike has managed to spot a prototype for the new Mercedes-AMG E63, and it’s wearing the least bit of camouflage of any of the prototypes for the new super sedan we’ve seen. The front bumper design with its myriad of intakes is...
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2018 Nissan NP300 Navara-based SUV spy shotsThose lamenting Nissan’s decision to go with car-like unibody construction for the latest Pathfinder will be happy to note the automaker is working on a new body-on-frame SUV, though whether we see it in the United States remains to be seen. The vehicle is an SUV version of Nissan’s...
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Lamborghini factory gets personalization studioLamborghini’s Ad Personam personalization department has been up and running since 2006 but is only now getting a dedicated studio. Located at Lamborghini’s factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the new studio will enable customers to come up with highly personalized options for...
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Disguised as a senior, rally driver Petter Solberg pranks people in a Mercedes-AMGPerhaps once his rallying days are over Norway’s Petter Solberg could start up a career in comedy. He’s certainly good at it as you’ll discover in this video. Solberg disguises himself as a senior and then calls roadside assist in his new car, in this case a Mercedes-AMG C63...
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2017 Porsche 911 GT3, 2017 Mazda 3, 2018 Audi RS 3: Car News HeadlinesPorsche’s 911 GT3 is set to receive a mid-cycle update later in the year but images of the updated version have already surfaced. The images appeared in a digital coloring book on the website of Porsche of the Netherlands and have since been removed. Another car due to receive some updates is...
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SUVs are all the rage right now and automakers see an opportunity for even more slicing of the niche with new softroaders.
The latest to join the fray is Mercedes-Benz which is working on a...
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First American takes delivery of Ford Focus RSFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] Focus RS is finally being delivered to customers across the country, and the first to be handed the keys is Californian resident Jackson Gilmore. He’s been eagerly awaiting the car ever since he first learned of rumors that it will be sold in the United...
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Yes, this Nissan GT-R has turbos for headlightsNissan’s GT-R is one of the most popular cars for modifying, and with good reason. But there’s such a thing as taking things too far. Case in point is this GT-R with turbochargers where the headlights would normally sit. Yes, it makes the car look downright nasty, in a good way, but it...
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2018 Audi RS 3 spy videoAudi’s RS 3 has been off limits for the United States for a long time, but that’s set to change with the arrival of a new sedan variant on these shores in approximately one year’s time. Audi has already shown the car to its dealers, and as of this week the German automaker has...
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2017 Mazda 3 debuts with G-Vectoring Control technologyThe Mazda 3 has received a nip and tuck for the 2017 model but beyond the visual tweaks there is an interesting bit of new technology. So far Mazda has only announced the updated 3 for Japan, where the car is known as an Axela, but specifications for the United States should be similar. ALSO SEE...
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Tesla Model X now priced from $75,200 thanks to 60D optionIt’s now easier than ever to get behind the wheel of a Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model X thanks to the addition of a new 60D option. Tesla announced the 60-kilowatt-hour, dual-motor option for its electric SUV on Tuesday. The option is already available for order, with anyone placing an order...
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