Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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BMW already has a plug-in hybrid model in its lineup in the form of the i8 sports car but soon the German automaker’s more mainstream models will be electrified. We’ve already seen...
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Porsche R&D chief confirms hybrid tech for next 911Talk of a hybrid 911 dates back several years but despite the longevity there hasn’t been much in the way of official commentary on the topic. In 2012 we learned that a hybrid 911 was inevitable, due to the ever-increasing harshness of fuel economy and emissions regulations. Now, Porsche...
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Seven-Seat BMW X1, McLaren 650S Le Mans, New Holden Commodore: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for BMW’s next-generation X1 has been spotted, and it looks to be considerably longer than previous testers for the upcoming compact crossover. This suggests that a new version with third-row seats is in the works. McLaren will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its overall victory...
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McLaren Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Its Le Mans Victory With Special 650SIt turns out that the new track-focused McLaren 650S we recently told you about won't be the only new 650S variant appearing in the near future, as the British firm today revealed a new special edition model built to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its famous win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, made...
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Jaguar Land Rover Previews Bicycle And Motorcycle Detection System: VideoJaguar Land Rover has been showing off some of its upcoming safety technology in recent months, with previous highlights including an innovative transparent hood system and a similar transparent pillar system. Now the British automaker has revealed a bicycle and motorcycle detection system that...
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Cadillac Chief Confirms Compact Crossover, Rear-Wheel-Drive Compact SedanSince taking over the reins at Cadillac last year, Johan de Nysschen has been dropping plenty of hints about the brand’s future. While the hints have tended to focus on new high-end product from Cadillac, of more importance to the brand’s sales performance is the need to fill some...
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This year’s Dakar Rally is now over, and the winners of the grueling event is none other than MINI, together with its performance partner X-Raid Team. This is the fourth-straight victory for...
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New Large Car Confirmed By GM, Will Wear Commodore Name In OzGeneral Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] Australian division Holden has confirmed that a “next-generation large car” will arrive in Holden showrooms in 2018 wearing the brand’s storied Commodore nameplate. This will be the first imported Commodore in the nameplate’s...
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Fernando Alonso Goes Gaga For New NSXTwo-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will be driving for McLaren this season, which as most F1 fans would know will be powered by Honda engines once again. Having been driving Ferraris and Maseratis in his off-time since 2010 (when he first joined former employer Scuderia Ferrari)...
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Updated Veloster Revealed In Hyundai’s Home MarketHyundai has unveiled an updated version of its Veloster coupe in its home market of Korea. Spotted in prototype form for almost a year, the updated Veloster should make its debut at a major international auto show in the coming months before arriving in showrooms in the second half of the year, as...
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New Shelby Mustangs, Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pricing, Hyperloop Coming: Today’s Car NewsIf you were hoping to get your hands on the first 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, you’re too late. The rights to the car were sold at auction over the weekend. The good news is that you still may be able to get your hands on the first 2015 Shelby GT to go into production. Yes, Shelby...
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First 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Fetches $1 Million In Record Barrett-Jackson AuctionBarrett-Jackson’s collector car auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona over the weekend saw a number of exciting cars go under the hammer and some major records fall. One of the more exciting cars to be sold was the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R with VIN #001, whose final bid came in at a cool...
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If you happen to find Mercedes-Benz’s fullsize S-Class lacking in space, you’ll be happy to note the German automaker is launching even bigger versions of the car. These will be launched...
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2015 Ford Shelby GT Debuts With 625 Horsepower: VideoThe Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R Mustangs have just burst onto the scene, with new flat-plane crank V-8s to boot. However, if you’re looking for a Shelby Mustang built by the company that Carroll Shelby helped create, then the all-new 2015 Ford Shelby...
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Mercedes-AMG’s Next Gullwing May Go Mid-Engine, Hybrid Route: ReportMany were sad to see the SLS AMG drive off into the sunset just five short years after its launch, once again leaving the Three-Pointed Star without a gullwing in its lineup. Previous Mercedes-AMG boss Ola Källenius offered some solace with news that a successor will be built, but only after...
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Maserati Sells Record 36,500 Cars In 2014It’s hard to believe that as recently as 2010, Maserati’s annual sales were a cottage industry-like 5,675 cars. In less than five years, Maserati has managed to increase those figures more than sixfold—and this is before the Levante SUV, expected to be the most popular model, has...
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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Spy ShotsLand Rover’s stylish Range Rover Evoque crossover first burst onto the scene back in 2012, so the vehicle is rapidly approaching the midway point in its life cycle. In order to keep sales brimming it appears Land Rover is planning a subtle facelift for the Evoque, as evidenced by the recent...
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Audi Demonstrates Effects Of Matrix LED Headlights: VideoAudi has developed high-beam headlights that can detect other vehicles on the road and dim part of the light beam so that they don’t blind other drivers while at the same time continue to cast their full light in the areas surrounding the other vehicles. This works because the light beams are...
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Jaguar is planning the first major update for its XJ flagship sedan since the car's launch more than five years ago. Prototypes for the updated XJ have been spotted once again and reveal some of the...
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This Week’s Top Photos: The 2015 Detroit Auto Show EditionIt was without doubt the star attraction of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show: the all-new Ford GT supercar. Incredibly, the wild styling and race car-like interior is all destined for production, which means one day in the not too distant future you’ll be able to park one of these beauties on your...
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2016 BMW 6-Series Debuts At Detroit Auto Show: Live Photos & VideoThe elegant BMW 6-Series has received a mid-cycle update for the 2016 model year, but the changes are barely noticeable unless you're a die-hard fan of the brand. The changes affect the entire 6-Series range, which continues to include a coupe, convertible and four-door coupe, plus their respective...
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2015 BMW 1-Series Hatch, 2016 Jaguar XF, VW Polo R WRC: Car News HeadlinesBMW has unveiled an updated version of its 1-Series Hatchback. Unfortunately, there are still no plans to bring the sporty hatch to the U.S. market. Jaguar’s next-generation XF is now in the final stages of development and we’ve spotted one of the prototypes. A debut is expected to take...
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2016 Lexus RX Set For 2015 New York Auto ShowLexus is working on a new generation of its RX, which we will see for the first time at April’s 2015 New York Auto Show. Lexus was thought to be planning a debut for the popular crossover at this week’s 2015 Detroit Auto Show but the reveal has been pushed back to the New York event...
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New McLaren 650S Variant To Debut At 2015 Geneva Motor ShowMcLaren’s big debut of 2015 will be its new entry-level model, the Sports Series, which we’re currently expecting to appear for the first time at the 2015 New York Auto Show in April. However, there might be something new on the McLaren stand at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show one month...
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