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Chevrolet this week started testing a prototype for a new version of its Camaro, one even more hardcore than the recently revealed ZL1.
Believed to be for a new generation of the Z/28, the prototype...
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Nissan to buy 34 percent of Mitsubishi in $2.17 billion dealNissan has entered an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in fellow Japanese automaker Mitsubishi. Under the agreement, which is still subject to shareholder approval, Nissan will pay ¥237 billion (approximately $2.17 billion) for 34 percent of Mitsubishi. ALSO SEE: Fuji Heavy Industries...
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Audi to launch at least 1 electrified car per year from 2018In its annual general meeting held today in Ingolstadt, Germany, Audi outlined two key areas of focus for the future: electrification and digitization. No doubt spurred on by the emissions cheating scandal Audi is embroiled in together with its Volkswagen Group parent, the automaker is accelerating...
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Fuji Heavy Industries changing name to Subaru CorporationSubaru parent company Fuji Heavy Industries plans to change its name to Subaru Corporation in an effort to bolster the image and recognition of its automotive brand. In addition to building Subaru cars, Fuji Heavy Industries also builds airplanes, helicopters and commercial vehicles. READ: Nissan...
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Hennessey Venom GT Spyder was down on power when making record runLast month we saw the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder enter the record books as the world's fastest open-top production car. The all-American hypercar reached 265.6 mph during a scheduled run at California's Naval Air Station Lemoore, with independent speed-testing firm Racelogic on hand to confirm it...
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First full-scale Hyperloop test is a successProgress surrounding development of the Hyperloop high-speed transport system originally proposed by Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk took a major step forward today with a full-scale test taking place outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Doing the testing was Hyperloop One (formerly Hyperloop...
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The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 goes on sale later this year featuring an available 10-speed automatic.
The new transmission was developed by General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] in partnership with Ford...
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Chevy Camaro Z/28, 727-hp Mustang bargain, new Mini Seven: Today’s Car NewsChevrolet looks to be out testing a new Camaro variant that’s more potent than the already extreme ZL1. The car is likely to be a new Z/28 or similar track-focused version of the new Camaro and boy does it look mean racing around the Nürburgring. You can now take home a 727-horsepower...
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Clarkson, Hammond and May’s new show called 'The Grand Tour'We can finally confirm that the new car show starring former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will be called The Grand Tour. The new show will premiere this fall on Amazon Prime and is already being billed as a Top Gear rival. MUST SEE: Extended trailer for new...
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Volvo starts in-car delivery serviceFollowing the successful trial of a new in-car delivery service, Volvo is ready to now offer it to customers. The service provides a delivery person with location information for the package owner’s car and a code that provides one-time access. It means a package can be left secure in the car...
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Ohio dealer selling 727-hp Ford Mustangs for $39,997A Ford dealership in Lebanon, Ohio may just be offering the deal of the century. Lebanon Ford is currently offering new Mustang GTs equipped with a 727-horsepower Roush Phase 2 supercharger upgrade all for just $39,997. DON'T MISS: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 prototype crashes on the ‘Ring...
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Extended trailer for new 'Top Gear' dropsThe new season of Top Gear is almost here. You know, the one without Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May but rather six new hosts led by fellow Brit Chris Evans. The show’s producer, the BBC, has now dropped an extended trailer that gives us a good taste of what’s to come...
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Mini has rolled out the first special edition version of its third-generation Hardtop, and the car features a name we’ve seen before.
It’s called the Mini Seven, a name some readers will...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 Wagon spy shotsMercedes-AMG just introduced its new E43 at the 2016 New York Auto Show, but there’s a faster, more powerful version of the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class being worked on by the Affalterbach tuner’s engineers. We’re talking about the new E63, which has just been spotted in its Wagon...
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Mazzanti EV-R to deliver over 885 pound-feet of torqueMazzanti has released a new teaser in its series highlighting its Project EV-R supercar. In the latest installment we discover the EV-R will have more than 885 pound-feet of torque. That’s more than any other production car to come out of Italy, and it fits in line with Mazzanti’s claim...
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Pagani demonstrates strength of Huayra BC's stability controlWe doubt very many Huayra owners would ever consider driving their supercars in heavy snow, but Pagani and its partners go to great lengths to ensure the car can still handle the tough conditions. This video highlights the strength of the advanced ABS and electronic stability systems fitted to the...
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2018 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 spy shotsWe’re still coming to grips with the ballistic missile Chevrolet sent our way in the form of the 2017 Camaro ZL1, but the Bowtie brand is already out testing an even more extreme version of its sixth-gen muscle icon. The prototype looks to have the same wide-mouth intake and quad-exhaust...
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Lexus LC takes on jet, new Audi RS 5 spied, Toyota minivan raced: Car News HeadlinesCar versus jet videos are always fun and in the latest we see the 2018 Lexus LC 500 take on an F-18 fighter jet. The video also features Spanish actress and model Mar Saura who demonstrates some of the LC’s features. A new generation of the Audi A5 is just around the corner and today we have...
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Aston Martin has streamlined its Vantage sports car range as it prepares for next year’s arrival of a redesigned model.
It means that for buyers after the current V-8-equipped model,...
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Hyundai boss confirms plug-in hybrid tech for GenesisHyundai’s new luxury brand Genesis will offer plug-in hybrid models. The information was confirmed to Automotive News (subscription required) by Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski. The news doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering Hyundai and its sister brand Kia already...
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2016 Ram 1500 Stinger Yellow Sport unveiledRam is offering pickup buyers a new special edition model in the form of the 1500 Stinger Yellow Sport. It’s available for the 2016 model year in Crew Cab 4x2 and 4x4 configurations and will be produced in a limited run of 2,250 units. As its name suggests, the pickup is decked out in a...
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Turkey’s electric car will be better than a Tesla, says science ministerTurkey is working on a national car, one powered by an extended-range electric drivetrain. The development is led by Turkey’s Scientific and Technical Research Council (TÜBİTAK), and the country’s Science, Industry and Technology Minister Fikri Isik is so (over)confident of the...
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2018 Jaguar F-Type spy shotsJaguar will soon implement its first major update to the F-Type sports car since the model’s launch for the 2014 model year. A prototype has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring and reveals many of the planned changes. Thankfully, Jaguar’s design team has preserved the...
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Marchionne hints at front-wheel-drive Chrysler 300Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] CEO Sergio Marchionne has given his strongest indication yet that the successor to the Chrysler 300 might ride on a front-wheel-drive platform. Speaking during a recent visit to FCA’s Windsor Assembly plant, where the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica entered...
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