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New “Bandit” Trans Am, 2017 Nissan GT-R engine, 2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible: Today’s Car News Viknesh VijayenthiranYes, there’s a new “Bandit” Trans Am, and it’s even been approved by the Bandit himself, actor Burt Reynolds. The car was created by Trans Am Depot using a donor Chevrolet...
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Mercedes-AMG confirms GLC63, drift mode for new E63Mercedes-AMG had an onslaught of new performance cars on show at this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show. The list included the updated CLA45 and new E43 sedans, the new GLC43 and GLC43 Coupe SUVs, and the stunning C63 Cabriolet. The official tuner to Mercedes-Benz also confirmed in New York that...
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Burt Reynolds introduces the new 'Bandit' Trans Am: VideoPontiac may no longer be around but you can still go and buy a new Trans Am. You can even buy one approved by the Bandit himself, actor Burt Reynolds. The folks at Trans Am Depot, which for years have been building new Screaming Chickens based on the bones of the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro...
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2017 BMW 3-Series GT spy shotsBMW’s latest 3-Series sedan and Sports Wagon recently received their respective mid-cycle updates, which means the various other 3er variants are due to receive some updates of their own in the not too distant future. One of these is the 3-Series Gran Turismo, which was introduced for the...
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Toyota TS050 Hybrid for 2016 WEC revealed with twin-turbo V-6, 986 hp: VideoToyota has revealed full details for its hybrid Le Mans prototype that will compete in the 2016 World Endurance Championship, the highest echelon for endurance racing and whose highlight is the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car is the TS050 Hybrid, which like it its TS040 predecessor will compete in the...
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2017 Toyota Highlander gets revised look, 8-speed auto: Live photosIf you’re looking for a reliable and somewhat roomy SUV with third-row seats, the Toyota Highlander is a worthy option. The model, which is closely related to the Lexus RX, also won’t bust the budget like so many of the more premium offerings in this segment. The current Highlander...
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Fresh from its world debut at the recent Geneva Motor Show, the Abarth version of Fiat’s new 124 Spider has just touched soil in the United States.
The car, which for our market is known as...
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible debuts in New York: Live photos and video
Look out performance fans as Chevrolet has just dropped the first photos and details on the 2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible. The car was rolled out today at the 2016 New York Auto Show where the ZL1 coupe was shown for the first time just yesterday. The specifications of the ZL1 Convertible are...
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MINI Adds ALL4 All-Wheel Drive To New Clubman: Live photosMINI’s bigger, more premium second-generation Clubman that’s just gone on sale will offer the option of all-wheel drive starting this April. All-wheel drive, known as ALL4 in MINI-speak, will be offered on the entire range in the United States, which at present includes just the base...
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Mazda MX-5 named 2016 World Car of the Year, Audi R8 snags Performance titleMazda’s MX-5 Miata is the hot ticket right now. Following yesterday’s debut of the awesome RF version, the regular model, on sale since last year, has just been awarded the title of 2016 World Car of the Year. With its sporty handling and no-nonsense design the latest Miata is an...
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Lexus RX with third-row seats confirmedIts dealers have been clamoring for a crossover SUV with third-row seats for years, but now Lexus has finally confirmed one is coming. Speaking with Automotive News (subscription required), Lexus General Manager Jeff Bracken said a version of the mid-size RX with third-row seats would go on sale in...
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Genesis New York concept, Audi R8 Spyder, Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabrio: Car News HeadlinesHyundai’s new luxury brand Genesis rolled out a handsome sedan concept yesterday at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The concept previews technology and design themes for future Genesis models, specifically a BMW 3-Series-rivaling model to be called the G70. Audi’s second-generation R8...
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid debuts in New York, goes on sale this fall Viknesh VijayenthiranMitsubishi first showed us the Outlander plug-in hybrid in 2012, but the vehicle has only now been confirmed for sale in the United States.
Mitsubishi has consistently stated that the Outlander...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq US specs confirmedHyundai this year will be the first major automaker with a vehicle offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric options when its all-new 2017 Ioniq hits the market. The car has already been shown outside the United States but now it’s made its local debut, which took place today at the...
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Buick rolls out second Avista concept, downplays production: VideoBuick has had some recent hits in the world of concepts with cars like the Avenir and Avista. Though both are based on existing General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] platforms, respectively the rear-wheel-drive Omega and Alpha, Buick has downplayed the chances of either being built. Buick chief Duncan...
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Audi R8 Spyder swoops into New York auto showThe open-top version of Audi’s second-generation R8 supercar made a surprise showing this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. Like the coupe, the open-top R8, officially labeled an R8 Spyder, now offers a V-10 engine only. However, here it only offers one output at present: 540 horsepower...
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2017 Acura NSX GT3 races into New York: Live photos and videoSharing the stage with an updated MDX at this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show is a new dedicated racing version of the NSX supercar. While the new NSX has been racing in Japan’s Super GT touring car series for a couple of years now, the race car unveiled in New York has been developed...
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Genesis previews G70 sport sedan with New York conceptHyundai’s new Genesis brand is signaling its intention to compete in one of the most competitive segments in the luxury sector with the unveiling today of a small sports sedan concept at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The concept is appropriately titled the New York concept, but you can think...
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With the demise of Scion, most of the brand’s lineup will join the Toyota fold. The only exception is the tC, which is being phased out.
The changeover will include Scion’s hero model,...
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2017 Buick Encore gets new look, more techBuick’s Encore has been a major hit for the brand. Landing in showrooms in early 2013, the subcompact crossover arrived just in time to take advantage of a splurge in demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient crossovers. The Encore is Buick’s top seller in the United States and despite it...
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 debuts with 640 hp, 10-speed autoIf you thought the 1LE was going to be the biggest, baddest Camaro on sale this year, then you’d be wrong. The folks at Chevrolet have just dropped a new Camaro ZL1 at this week's 2016 New York Auto Show, and the car is packing a staggering 640 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. Just...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA gets updates inside and out: Live photos and videoBack in 2013, Mercedes-Benz ventured into new territory in the United States with the launch of the CLA compact sedan. However, despite the CLA being the first compact car from the German automaker in this market, it turned out to be a huge hit. Last year, Americans snapped up almost 30,000 of the...
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2017 Honda Civic Hatchback to offer turbo engine, 6-speed manualThe third and final bodystyle for Honda’s 10th-generation Civic range, the Civic Hatchback, was previewed in prototype form earlier this month at 2016 Geneva Motor Show. On the eve of this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show, Honda confirmed some specifications for the production model. ALSO...
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2017 Subaru Impreza debuts in New York: Live photos and videoSubaru’s all-new Impreza has been revealed today at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The new generation of the popular compact has been revealed in both its sedan and 5-Door hatchback bodystyles. Both will be on sale late this year as 2017 models. The new Impreza, the nameplate’s fifth...
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