Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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It’s hard to believe that the BMW X5 first arrived on the scene only 15 years ago but since then the vehicle, now in its third generation, has gone on to win numerous accolades, spawned...
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Audi Reveals Technology Behind Track-Hitting RS 7 Autonomous Car: VideoWe’re just days away from watching Audi’s autonomous RS 7 tackle Germany’s Hockenheimring grand prix circuit with no one sitting behind the wheel. The stunt, which coincides with the DTM season finale running this weekend, is to demonstrate the dynamic potential and driving...
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Spy VideoA new generation of the Chevrolet Camaro, the nameplate’s sixth, is just around the corner, and we have a spy video of a prototype testing at the Nürburgring. The vehicle is set for a reveal early next year, either at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in January or the 2015 New York Auto Show...
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2017 BMW 5-Series, Dartz Prombrom Black Shark, Lotus Factory Tour: Car News HeadlinesA test mule for BMW’s next-generation 5-Series has been spotted at the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track’s surrounding roads. The overall shape of the new 5-Series isn’t expected to change much but there’ll be radical changes taking place beneath the...
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Audi quattro Chief Stephan Reil Rules Out RS 1Even though there have been rumblings that a high-performance RS version of Audi’s entry-level A1 could be coming, the boss of the automaker’s quattro performance division has ruled out the possibility. Speaking with Top Gear, Audi quattro boss Stephan Reil said it’s hard to build...
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Porsche Exec Confirms Macan S Diesel For U.S.It’s been known for some time that a diesel-powered Macan would eventually be offered in the U.S., but now we have official confirmation from the German sports car manufacturer. Speaking with Automotive News (subscription required), Porsche Cars North America’s vice president of...
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Lotus has come up with a new way to raise some much needed cash: offering customers an opportunity to visit the factory and even get some track time on the company’s official test track located...
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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series ConfirmedAlthough it was largely expected that Mercedes-AMG would eventually launch a high-performance Black Series version of its new GT sports car, the boss of the official Mercedes-Benz tuner has now confirmed the news. “Sooner or later there will be a Black Series version,” Mercedes-AMG boss...
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Marchionne Promises Not To “Screw Up” Ferrari DNA Despite Increasing ProductionAlmost immediately after it was announced that current Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne would be replacing longstanding Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo, there were fears production would be ramped up and the exclusivity of the brand tarnished. It was a policy of di Montezemolo...
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2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Spy ShotsYesterday we learned that Porsche is looking to launch a new entry-level race car based on its Cayman sports car, and today we have new spy shots of a prototype that’s likely to be for the Cayman race car’s road-going cousin. The prototype was spotted on some surrounding roads of...
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Audi A9 Concept, Mercedes G-Class Edition 35, Ariel Atom 3S: Today’s Car NewsAudi is set to reveal a grand four-door coupe concept at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show next month, and already many are calling it a preview of a new A9 flagship the automaker has been mulling for some time. Today we saw the first teaser image for the concept. Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 35 years...
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First Vertu For Bentley Smartphone Revealed, Costs $17,100: VideoVertu, the independent luxury phone company originally formed by Nokia, announced back in July that it would work closely with Bentley to develop a series of smartphones that feature the design, craftsmanship and elegance found in the British automaker’s lineup. Well, the first of the new...
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The distributor of the Ariel Atom in the U.S., TMI AutoTech, has a new, more powerful version of the stripped-out track car ready for order. It’s called the Atom 3S, and it's featured in...
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Mercedes-Benz celebrates 35 years of the G-ClassThe Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or G-Wagon (short for Geländewagen) as it’s affectionately known, has been around for more than three decades and hasn't changed much, visually at least, since launch. Despite the numerous updates the SUV has benefited from over the years, it still manages to...
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Italian Firm Plans Electric SupercarItaly is famous for its fiery V-12 supercars but soon it could also be known for electric performance cars. Tecnicar, a company that sells those small electric trains you often see at theme parks and popular tourist spots, is working on an electric supercar that will have as much as 800 horsepower...
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Starts Trading On New York Stock ExchangeYesterday was a historic day for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] whose shares started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The day marked an important step for CEO Sergio Marchionne’s efforts to turn newly merged FCA, which includes brands as diverse as Dodge and Ferrari, into one of...
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Meet Pagani’s Chief Tester Davide Testi: VideoIt’s been a while since we last heard from Pagani. The company is currently busy filling orders for its stunning Huayra supercar, which earlier this year finally started deliveries to eagerly awaiting customers in the U.S. Now you can meet the man who is responsible for ensuring each of the...
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2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost, Porsche Cayman GT4, Ferrari F60 America Live: Car News HeadlinesWe’ve just driven the 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II and found it to be a fantastically well-engineered, comfortable and capable car. The updates made to the car are extensive but only the most discerning fans will be able to spot them. Porsche looks set to introduce a new racing version of...
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Over the next 12 to 18 months Lincoln will launch a new MKX as well as a replacement for its MKS large sedan. Beyond these, the upmarket Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] division has confirmed that two... -
Audi Mulls RS Version Of Next-Gen R8: ReportOne of the peculiar things about the current Audi R8 is that we never saw an all-out RS version with everything dialed to the max. That may not be the case for the second-generation R8 due out next year, as the man in charge of Audi’s quattro performance division has revealed that an RS...
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Lamborghini Reveals 2015 Super Trofeo Calendar, Confirms United SportsCar Championship PlansLamborghini has announced that its one-make Blancpain Super Trofeo Series is back on for another season in North America next year, and has paved the way for future years by extending its partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) which sanctions the series. The partnership...
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Cadillac Chief Confirms Luxury Sedan Above Upcoming CT6Recently, Cadillac’s new chief Johan de Nysschen said he could see at least two models being introduced above the upcoming CT6 full-size sedan. He explained that one could be a pure luxury model with high-performance and the other could be a sporty model, possibly even a dedicated sports car...
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Porsche Eyes GT4-Spec Cayman Race CarPorsche’s entry-level customer race car at present is the 911 GT3 Cup but the automaker could soon launch a new GT4-spec racer based on its Cayman sports car. GT4-spec racing series having been growing in popularity over the years, as they’re a much more affordable avenue for budding...
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Ferrari Launches F60 America In Beverly Hills, Auctions First 458 Speciale A For CharityFerrari [NYSE:RACE] marked 60 years of sales in the U.S. on Saturday night with a star-studded event at Beverly Hills City Hall. The famous building was bathed in red and featured a giant Prancing Horse logo on its facade, and out front was parked the first of 10 F60 America supercars that Ferrari...
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