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2017 Nissan GT-R, 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF, Lincoln Navigator concept: Today’s Car News Viknesh VijayenthiranThe 2016 New York Auto Show is in full swing and many of the major stars have been unveiled. At the top of the list is the 2017 Nissan GT-R, which sports a new look and some extra horsepower. We were...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe revealed: Live photos and videoMercedes-Benz has a busy 2016 New York Auto Show ahead of it. Not only is Mercedes introducing new GLC43 and E43 performance offerings, as well as an updated CLA range, the German automaker is also introducing its new GLC Coupe. The GLC Coupe goes on sale early next year, as a 2017 model, and as...
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Silver Chiron is star of Bugatti’s new Munich boutique and showroomIf you happen to be in the German city of Munich, be sure to visit the new Bugatti showroom located in the Altstadt-Lehel district. There, you’ll be greeted by a silver example of the latest Chiron supercar, whose world debut took place a few weeks ago at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. CHECK...
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2017 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid U.S. specs, pricing confirmedBMW has confirmed that the plug-in hybrid version of its popular 3-Series lands in showrooms this summer. The car made its world debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, but on the eve of this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show BMW confirmed specifications for the United States. The plug-in hybrid...
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2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H, 2017 Porsche Panamera, Bell & Ross supercar: Today’s Car NewsThe Shelby GT-H is back, this time based on the new, sixth-generation Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang. This year actually marks the 50th anniversary of the rental special so if you get the chance be sure to pop into a Hertz and book one. A prototype for Porsche’s next-generation Panamera...
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Red Bull Racing presents alternative F1 cockpit protection solutionThe 2016 Formula One World Championship started off this past weekend with one of the most frightening crashes the sport has seen in years. The crash saw McLaren driver Fernando Alonso fly through the air when his car came into contact with the car of Haas driver Esteban Gutierrez. Fortunately...
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Aston Martin hints at F1-derived carbon fiber, hybrid tech for new VanquishOne of Aston Martin’s key strategies for its Second Century turnaround plan is greater differentiation between its sports cars. CEO Andy Palmer has often joked that the benchmark will be the ability of his 77-year-old mother to easily identity each of the cars. The first of Aston...
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TVR to follow Aston Martin with new plant in WalesRevived British sports car marque TVR will follow in the footsteps of Aston Martin by setting up a new plant in Wales. It was only a month ago that Aston Martin confirmed plans to build a plant in Wales for its upcoming SUV. Now TVR has confirmed similar plans. TVR’s plant will be used for...
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Watch brand Bell & Ross unveils AeroGT supercar concept: VideoBell & Ross used this past weekend’s Baselworld watch and jewelry trade event in Switzerland to unveil a striking supercar concept. The car is called the Bell & Ross AeroGT, and rather than herald an expansion of the French firm’s operations into the world of cars its job was to...
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 already appears at salvage auctionFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new Mustang Shelby GT350 only started deliveries a few months back but already one of the cars has turned up at a salvage auction. Thankfully it’s a 2016 model and not one of the uber-rare 2015s, of which Ford built just 137 examples, but it’s still a...
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2017 Callaway Camaro ZL1, 2017 Infiniti QX70, 2017 Mercedes GLC Coupe: Car News HeadlinesTop tuner Callaway has already announced an upgrade package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The new upgrade sees output dialed up to 740 horsepower. Infiniti’s funky QX70 is soldiering on for another year. There aren’t any major updates, though. The only change worth mentioning is...
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Jeep is hard at work developing a new Wrangler, one that’s expected to be larger yet more fuel efficient than the current model.
The new Wrangler will also spawn a pickup bodystyle, as...
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2017 Infiniti QX70 Limited set for 2016 New York Auto ShowWhile the BMW X6 is heralded as being the first vehicle to combine the raised ride height of an SUV with the sloping roof and sporty proportions of a coupe, Infiniti was already offering such a vehicle five years before its German rival. The vehicle we’re talking about is the FX, which today...
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2017 VW Golf Alltrack to debut in New York, start sales this fallIt was at the 2015 New York Auto Show that Volkswagen showed off a rugged version of its Golf SportWagen called an Alltrack, and confirmed the vehicle would be on sale in the United States sometime in 2016. Just a couple days out from this year’s show, VW has finally revealed the version of...
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Callaway already gets its hands on the 2017 Camaro ZL1, promises 740 hpChevrolet’s new Camaro ZL1 hasn’t even made its auto show debut—that will happen on Wednesday at the 2016 New York Auto Show—but the folks at Callaway have already announced a more potent version. By the time the new ZL1 reaches showrooms later this year, Callaway will have...
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Porsche 918 Spyder turns up at salvage auctionPorsche fans look away as a 918 Spyder looks to have been involved in a serious crash. All that’s left is a hulking heap of wires, metal and carbon fiber. A photo showing the odometer reveals that the car had only been driven 92 miles before meeting its demise. The shot also reveals that this...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe teased ahead of New York debut: VideoMercedes-Benz has a busy 2016 New York Auto Show ahead of it. Not only will Mercedes introduce new GLC43 and E43 performance offerings, as well as an updated CLA range, the German automaker has now confirmed that we’ll also be treated with the world debut of a GLC Coupe. As the teaser video...
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Volkswagen has finally ceased production of its Phaeton, a full-size luxury sedan first shown at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show and discontinued in the United States midway through the last decade due to...
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Rosberg wins 2016 Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Alonso crashes outFerrari [NYSE:RACE] put on a strong showing at an action-packed Formula One Australian Grand Prix today, though a slip in strategy meant Mercedes AMG would ultimately reign supreme. The race was won by Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg. Fellow Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in second...
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2017 Acura NSX, 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1, 2017 McLaren 570S GT4: This Week’s Top PhotosIf you’ve been lusting for a supercar that you can happily drive every day, the 2017 Acura NSX is definitely worth a close look at. The sexy hybrid coupe is one of the most advanced cars on the planet and proves once again that Honda can build a proper Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] rival. It’s...
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Audi rules out diesel for A4 in U.S.Audi’s all-new A4 goes on sale in the spring with a starting price of $38,250, including a $950 destination charge. It’s being launched with just one powertrain, in this case a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that delivers 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. While it was...
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Bugatti Chiron design, 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2017 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk: Today’s Car NewsBugatti’s new Chiron is one of the most beautiful cars we’ve ever laid eyes upon, yet incredibly most of the design was dictated by form following function. We spoke with Bugatti design boss Achim Anscheidt to learn why the Chiron looks the way it does. Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia is...
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2016 Formula One Australian Grand Prix weather forecastAs we said yesterday, weather conditions can be quite changeable at this time of year in Melbourne where the first race of the 2016 Formula One World Championship, the Australian Grand Prix, is being held. Today’s practice session at the Albert Park street circuit was marred by rain and more...
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