Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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The 2018 Lexus LC luxury coupe has one of the most stunning interiors we’ve seen on a production car.
This was no small feat for the Lexus design team, as explained by one of the...
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New Porsche Panamera’s interior, HSV's last NA V-8s, Fiat heir’s Ferrari: Car News HeadlinesPorsche is tipped to unveil its second-generation Panamera sedan at the 2016 Paris Auto Show taking place in late September. However our spy shots already reveal most of the exterior and today we have a look at the interior thanks to a leaked shot. Australia’s HSV is gearing up for a future...
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2017 Subaru BRZ previewSubaru’s BRZ has received its most significant update since launching on the market as a 2013 model. The update mirrors similar changes made to Toyota’s version of the car, the 86 (formerly a Scion FR-S). Both updated sports cars go on sale later this year as 2017 models. It’s...
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Kahn Design eyes U.S. market for custom Jeep WranglersBritish vehicle customizer and now coachbuilder A. Kahn Design is famous for its range of custom Land Rover Defenders, which includes a six-wheeled pickup called the Flying Huntsman 110 WB 6x6 Double Cab Pickup. However, Kahn has a sub-brand called the Chelsea Truck Company that focuses on...
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Bentley Mulsanne convertible tipped to arrive as exclusive coachbuilt specialWe’ve been hearing about a convertible version of the Mulsanne ever since the Bentley flagship made its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Bentley even built a Mulsanne convertible concept which it first showed to potential customers in 2012 but then shelved a year later. When current CEO...
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HSV special edition models celebrate end of naturally-aspirated V-8sAs Holden’s semi-official tuner HSV gears up for the arrival in 2018 of a front-wheel-drive Commodore powered exclusively by 4- and 6-cylinder engines, the company has started a campaign to celebrate the end of the V-8 era. HSV currently has two V-8 options for its hot Commodores: a...
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BMW, through its New York-based investment arm BMW i Ventures, has invested in ride-sharing service Scoop.
Scoop is a relative new player in the world of ride-sharing, having only launched in August...
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Sentra Nismo likely to be next from Nissan’s go-fast divisionThe next Nissan to receive some performance tweaks from in-house tuner Nismo is likely to be the Sentra. A partially camouflaged Sentra prototype wearing a sporty body kit has been spotted testing in the United States and is thought to be a new Sentra Nismo. The prototype, photos of which can be...
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2018 Audi A5 teased ahead of June 2 revealAudi is set to unveil its second-generation A5 coupe on June 2 at a special ceremony at the Audi Forum located in Ingolstadt, Germany. We already know the car will look much like the outgoing model thanks to the sighting of numerous prototypes. However, today we’re able to peer past the...
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Nissan 370Z enlisted by police in TokyoNissan has handed over three 370Z coupes to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to show its support for the men and women in service in the Japanese capital. They feature a black and white livery as well as flashing lights, and if you look closely you’ll also notice the Nissan badge at...
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Charlize Theron revealed as 'Fast 8' villain CipherThe latest bit of information about the upcoming eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise is that Charlize Theron will play the villainous character Cipher. From the teaser photo posted on Twitter it appears the Cipher character will be a weapons expert of some sort. The new follows...
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Toyota, Volkswagen latest to invest in ride-sharingTwo more industry giants have announced major investments in ride-sharing. Following the likes of Apple, BMW, Daimler, General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] and Google, which have all made major investments in ride-sharing in recent years, Toyota and Volkswagen on Tuesday came out with their own...
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After a rough, seemingly never-ending gestation, Acura’s second-generation NSX is finally being delivered to customers.
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Tiff Needell confirms end of “Fifth Gear”Just as Top Gear prepares for its reboot this Sunday, news regarding the demise of another popular British motoring show has emerged. Famous racing driver and television host Tiff Needell revealed via Twitter that filming had wrapped up on the last episode of Fifth Gear. So busy enjoying Mille...
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Camaro Z/28 proto returns, Maserati Best in Show, 2018 Mercedes S-Class: Car News HeadlinesAfter a minor stuff up earlier in the month, Chevrolet’s prototype for a new track-focused version of the Camaro has returned to the Nürburgring. The car is expected to wear the Z/28 badge and come with a revised version of the 7.0-liter V-8 fitted to the last Camaro Z/28. A Maserati has...
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Hyundai i30 N development car to tackle 2016 Nürburgring 24 HoursHyundai has been testing a version of its current i30 hatchback (an Elantra GT in the United States) at the Nürburgring for the past year. Initially thought to be a prototype for a model from the Hyundai N performance division based on the the current i30, the car is now thought to be a test...
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New Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 prototype returns to the ‘RingA prototype for what’s believed to be a new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is back testing hard at the Nürburgring. It’s the first time the prototype has been spotted at the German racetrack since the May 12 crash where it ran off the track and smacked a barrier, likely due to a mechanical...
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'Top Gear' spinoff 'Extra Gear' gets its own trailerWhen the producers of Top Gear announced there would be six new hosts to replace Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, questions were immediately raised on how the producers planned to squeeze in all six personalities without ruining the recipe. It turns out at least two of the...
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Holden tuner HSV building business case for hot version of FWD-based Commodore Viknesh VijayenthiranSemi-official Holden tuner HSV has built its name on the back of V-8-powered rear-wheel-drive muscle cars.
The company takes the stock Holden Commodore and performs various upgrades, with some of...
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1954 Maserati A6 GCS named Best in Show at 2016 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’EsteThis pretty 1954 Maserati A6 GCS with a coachbuilt body by Pininfarina was named Best in Show at this past weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este. Another Maserati, a 1956 450 S, was named Best in Show at the event just two years ago. The A6 GCS, now part of the Monaco-based...
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Volkswagen unveils premium R-Line Plus package for TouaregBuyers of the Volkswagen Touareg overseas can now opt for a premium R-Line Plus package that adds a few extras to the handsome mid-size SUV over the regular R-Line package. The list includes 21-inch alloys, piano black trim, premium leather, 14-way adjustable front seats and a surround-view camera...
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Volvo to launch both small and large electric carsCoinciding with the reveal of its new concepts previewing its next-generation compacts a week ago, Volvo confirmed plans for a second electric car. Volvo first announced its commitment to launching an electric car last October, and now the automaker has committed to launching at least two...
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More details on Mercedes' plans for 4 new electric carsEarlier in the year we learned Mercedes-Benz was working on at least four new electric cars. The four cars were said to include two sedans and two SUVs. According to Autocar, the cars won’t be standalone models but versions of existing Mercedes models with tweaks done to the styling to ensure...
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Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato concept debuts at Villa d'EsteAston Martin unveiled the stunning Vanquish Zagato concept car at this past weekend’s Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. It’s the first official collaboration between Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato since the Virage Shooting Brake of 2014. The latest car represents the fifth...
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