Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Audi R&D boss Ulrich Hackenberg has announced his resignation amid the automaker’s emissions cheating scandal where a number of Audi models, including some here in the United States, were...
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Renault Formula One Team Returns In 2016: OfficialFollowing its September’s signing of a Letter of Intent regarding the potential acquisition of a controlling stake in cash-strapped Lotus F1, French automaker Renault confirmed this week it will proceed with the acquisition and return as a constructor under its own brand in Formula One as...
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McLaren 675LT Spider Revealed, Priced From $372,600: VideoMcLaren’s 675LT is billed as the most track-focused variant in the Super Series lineup, but that hasn’t stopped the British automaker from launching an open-top version of the car. The 675LT Spider made its debut overnight, and just like the coupe it comes packing a hellish 666...
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Nine McLaren F1s Take To The Track: VideoWith McLaren having built just 106 examples of its F1 supercar, including both road-going and racing versions, seeing just one of these beauties is a rare occasion. Now just imagine nine of them in the one place—and on a track. DON'T MISS: Watch The McLaren F1 GTR Longtail Storm Goodwood...
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This Ford Focus Driver Saved A Public Enemy ConcertOne Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Focus driver became a hero to thousands of fans attending a recent Public Enemy concert in the United Kingdom. Photographer Kevin Wells was at a music store where the famous hip hop group were signing copies of their new album and offered to give them a lift when the...
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Work Starts On First U.S.-Spec KoenigseggRecently, we brought you news that the Agera RS supercar would be the first Koenigsegg fully homologated for sale in the United States, and that the first U.S.-spec example would bear chassis #128. Well, work on the Agera RS with chassis #128 has commenced and as promised Koenigsegg is fully...
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Camaro SS Vs. Shelby GT350, Toyota S-FR Racing, McLaren MP4-X: Car News Headlines Viknesh VijayenthiranThe Chevrolet Camaro SS and Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang Shelby GT350 aren’t direct rivals but they’re both the current range-toppers of their respective Camaro and Mustang donors....
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With Disastrous Season Behind It, McLaren Dreams Up Future Of F1It’s no secret that McLaren had a disastrous Formula One season this year. The team’s drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button were regularly at the back of the pack and the new Honda power unit that many hoped would see a repeat of the performance of the Prost and Senna days turned...
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Toyota S-FR Racing Concept Bound For 2016 Tokyo Auto SalonToyota’s S-FR sports car concept proved a hit at its debut back at October’s 2015 Tokyo Motor Show and now an updated version has been revealed ahead of a debut at next month’s 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon. The updated version is the S-FR Racing, and it was developed by Toyota Gazoo...
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2016 Audi A6 Allroad Sport: Forbidden FruitAudi’s Allroad models are essentially jacked-up version of the automaker’s wagons that have also been fitted with a quattro all-wheel-drive system, grippy wheels and protective elements for the body. The cars are designed for those individuals seeking soft-road capability but...
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2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Spy ShotsChevrolet completely redesigned its Cruze compact for the 2016 model year but right now all we’ve seen is the sedan bodystyle. With the previous-generation Cruze also spawning hatchback and wagon variants, it’s only a matter of time until similar variants based on the latest Cruze are...
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If Porsche 911s Were Used In Driving Schools: VideoThere’s a good reason why they don’t use Porsche 911s in driving schools—and this video shows exactly why. Although this looks entirely scripted, we could imagine some new drivers reacting in the same way. ALSO SEE: Ford Shelby GT350 Vs. Chevy Camaro SS: Video Throwdown Porsche...
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When it comes to rare cars, you don’t get much rarer than a Koenigsegg. In almost two decades of production, just over 100 cars have been churned out of the Swedish brand’s factory and...
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Meet Fast and Furious star Sung Kang’s dream 240ZRemember the custom 240Z Fast and the Furious actor Sung Kang and his pals were building for the recent SEMA show? The car’s Vegas unveiling was featured in a final episode of a five-part series from FOX Sports documenting the build. In case you missed the series, all five episodes are...
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2017 Volvo S90, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2017 Chevy Bolt: Today’s Car NewsVolvo’s new S90 has been revealed. The car replaces the aging S80 in the Swedish automaker’s lineup and is due for a debut at next month’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Another mid-size luxury sedan debuting in Detroit will be Mercedes-Benz’s new E-Class. Today we have spy shots...
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2017 Volvo S90 Revealed Ahead Of Detroit Auto Show: VideoAfter numerous leaks, we finally have our first official look at Volvo’s all-new S90 sedan. The luxurious mid-sizer, which makes its world debut next month at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, is the second model in Volvo’s brand renaissance and, like the XC90 that precedes it, is based on...
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Designing The Exterior Of The Ford GT: VideoWhen it comes to near perfect automotive design, it’s hard to look past the Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar. But what’s most impressive is that rather than the aesthetic, it’s aerodynamic efficiency that’s at the heart of the design, with every surface...
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Lexus Pickup Under StudyWill Lexus follow Mercedes-Benz with a luxury pickup truck of its own? It’s a possibility, according to a senior executive at the Japanese firm. Speaking with Australia’s Motoring, Lexus product chief Makoto Tanaka said a pickup based on the mid-size Toyota Hilux platform was one of the...
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Chevrolet’s upcoming Bolt electric car has been spied ahead of a world debut rumored for next month's 2016 Consumer Electronics Show. Additional photos, which you can view in full at Green Car...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy ShotsMercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year, and for 2014 it was given a major update. In Mercedes tradition, we’ll see the next generation of the luxurious mid-size sedan introduced for the 2017 model year. We now have more spy shots that show some...
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Open-top Bugatti Chiron may be a t-topBugatti recently confirmed that its Veyron successor will be called a Chiron and make its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Spy shots of prototypes reveal a car with a similar look and shape to the Veyron albeit with some added aggression. We now have some details on Bugatti’s plans for...
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Watch The McLaren F1 GTR Longtail Storm Goodwood: VideoThe McLaren road car division has hired Swedish racing car driver Kenny Bräck as its latest development driver. He’s competed in both sports car and formula formats, with the highlights of his career being a championship in the 1998 Indy Racing League season and a victory at the 1999...
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Chris Evans-Led 'Top Gear' Returns To BBC On May 8While there’s been plenty of interest in Amazon’s planned show starring former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, let’s not forget that the actual Top Gear series isn’t going away. A new season with a new set of hosts will be airing on the BBC...
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2016 Ferrari 488 Spider, 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo, Aston Martin Vulcan: Car News HeadlinesThe convertible version of Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] new 488 GTB supercar is the 488 Spider. We’ve taken a look at five elements that not only make the car look good but also go faster. Porsche has unveiled the updated version of its 911 Turbo. There’s more power across the board as...
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