Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Chevrolet has unveiled its NHRA Funny Car based on the sixth-generation Camaro.
The bright blue example was unveiled by 16-time NHRA champion John Force and daughters Brittany and Courtney.
Both...
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2017 Citroën WRC teased, hints at next-gen C3Citroën has provided an early look at the new rally car that will compete in the 2017 World Rally Championship, and crucially it previews the next generation of the French automaker’s C3 compact car. Since the 2011 season, Citroën has been competing in WRC with a DS 3 from parent...
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Google jumps on ride-sharing bandwagon with Waze RiderDespite being one of the top investors in leading ride-sharing service Uber, Google has launched a rival service called Waze Rider. The original Waze app uses crowdsourcing to provide navigation and real-time traffic information. Waze Rider is an extension of this app that helps you find a ride by...
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Meet the BMW i8 worked over by Lapo Elkann’s Garage Italia CustomsGarage Italia Customs, the vehicle customizing business started last year by Fiat heir Lapo Elkann, has teamed up with BMW to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the automaker’s official presence in Italy. The result of the partnership is this psychedelic i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, which...
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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2017 BMW 2-Series, Ford GT carbon wheels: Today’s Car NewsAlfa Romeo’s Giulia still isn’t on sale in the United States but Mopar already has a handful of upgrades for the car. They include everything from carbon fiber body enhancements to matching jewelry. BMW has overhauled the powertrain lineup of its 2-Series coupe and convertibles. Along...
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2017 Porsche Cayenne previewPorsche has a new generation of its Cayenne SUV out testing but the current model still has plenty of life left in it. For the 2017 model year, the big SUV gets the latest version of the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system across the range, while the base model and S E-Hybrid get...
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Mercedes-Benz is working on a new version of its G-Class-based Light Armored Patrol Vehicle, or LAPV for short.
The vehicles are developed exclusively for military use and feature among their...
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Close look at Ford GT’s carbon fiber wheelsFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] has finally confirmed its new GT supercar will be coming with carbon fiber wheels. However, they won’t be standard like on the Mustang Shelby GT350R. Instead, the GT will come with forged aluminum wheels standard and the carbon fiber set available as an option. The...
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Mopar brings out first accessories for 2017 Alfa Romeo GiuliaFiat Chrysler Automobiles’ [NYSE:FCAU] official parts and accessories division Mopar has rolled out its first upgrades for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Mopar says it plans to offer 80 options for the Giulia and the first of these have been announced for markets where the stylish sports sedan...
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Full details on BMW’s new quad-turbocharged dieselEarlier this month we brought you the first details on a new BMW diesel engine equipped with four turbochargers. BMW has finally released full details on the engine which makes its debut in the 7-Series flagship sedan. It was only in 2012 that BMW unveiled a triple-turbocharged diesel engine that...
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2017 BMW 2-Series previewBMW is overhauling the powertrain lineup in its 2-Series range for the 2017 model year. The coupes and convertibles adopt the latest versions of the automaker’s 4- and 6-cylinder engines and in the process benefit from performance and efficiency gains. The cars also adopt new badges to denote...
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Hyundai snags another Bentley designerHaving already lured former Bentley design boss Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai has now managed to snag Bentley’s designer in charge of exteriors, the talented Sang Yup Lee. The Korean designer has previously worked for the likes of Pininfarina, Porsche and most recently Bentley, however...
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C8 Chevy Corvette, NextEV supercar, Zolland Design Mercedes SL: Car News Headlines Viknesh VijayenthiranChevrolet is thought to be working on a mid-engine layout for its next-generation Corvette, and according to a report we’ll see the car at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. The thinking is that by...
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Street-legal Porsche 911 GT1 Evo racer sells for $3.14 millionOne lucky enthusiast now has a very special Porsche among his or her collection. This is the only Porsche 911 GT1 race car to be converted for street use, and it was just sold at an RM Sotheby's auction in Monaco for €2.77 million (approximately $3.14 million). Handling the conversion was...
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More details on Chinese firm NextEV’s electric supercar plansThere’s no shortage of Chinese-backed startups attempting to be the next Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA]. A few that have been reported on here at Motor Authority include Atieva, Detroit Electric, Faraday Future/LeEco, Karma, National Electric Vehicle Sweden and TechRules. Another is NextEV, which...
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Will the new Camaro Z/28 come with a 7.0-liter V-8?Chevrolet has been out testing a new version of its Camaro on the Nürburgring. The car is clearly a track-focused model of some sort, leading most, including us, to believe it’s a new Camaro Z/28. While it was previously thought the car was running the 640-horsepower supercharged...
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Zolland Design comes out with retro 'Pagoda' conversion for 5th-gen Mercedes SLRemember Zolland Design’s retro conversion for the latest Porsche 911? The Swedish design skunk works now has a new, much more ambitious conversion, this time for the fifth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The conversion turns the car into a classic-styled model resembling the hugely...
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Verstappen enters record books with Formula One Spanish Grand Prix victoryIt was a miracle start for new Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen yesterday at the 2016 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. The Dutch youngster now enters the record books as the youngest person to ever win an F1 race. At just 18, Verstappen is three years younger than the previous youngest person...
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It's been a while since we last heard about alleged plans for a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette.
A test mule for what appeared to be a mid-engine model of some sort was spotted at a General Motors...
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2018 Jaguar F-Type, 2017 Porsche 911 RSR, Hyperloop One test: This Week’s Top PhotosJaguar is out testing an updated version of its F-Type sports car and we spotted one of the prototypes running at the Nürburgring. Among the updates will be a tweaked front end, LED headlights, and possibly a turbocharged 4-cylinder as the new base option. Fancy the look of a classic Porsche...
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2016 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix previewRound five of the 2016 Formula One World Championship is the Spanish Grand Prix, which is on this weekend in beautiful Barcelona. The race is once again taking place at Circuit de Catalunya, a site known well to teams as much of the winter testing is done here. It’s also been home to the...
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Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese Uber rivalApple is perhaps signaling its future intentions regarding the auto industry with the announcement it is investing $1 billion in a Chinese rival to ride-sharing businesses such as Lyft and Uber. The investment in Didi Chuxing Technology was announced yesterday and comes just a few months after...
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Hyperloop One releases video of first full-scale testOn Wednesday, one of the companies racing to develop an operational Hyperloop system successfully completed its first full-scale test. The company, Hyperloop One (formerly Hyperloop Technologies), has now released a video showing the test. The test involved a metal sled being accelerated down a...
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Camaro Z/28 crash, Hennessey Venom GT backstory, first Hyperloop test: Car News HeadlinesDevelopment of a track-focused Camaro believed to be a new Z/28 hit a hurdle today. One of the prototypes suffered a crash while testing at the Nürburgring. We have before and after photos and video. Last month, Hennessey’s Venom GT Spyder became the world’s fastest open-top...
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