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Kia’s sporty concept for the 2014 Detroit Auto Show has turned out to be the new GT4 Stinger. The concept is for a striking race car built to GT4 specifications and featuring a 2+2 layout.
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2015 Lexus RC F, 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT, Team Galag’s New Tumbler: Car News HeadlinesLexus’ new RC coupe hasn’t even gone on sale yet but already it’s spawned a high-performance RC F variant. The RC F makes its debut next week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show and is destined to be one of the last luxury coupe’s powered by a naturally-aspirated V-8. Another V-8...
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2015 Audi Q3 Revealed, Goes On Sale This FallDebuting next week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show will be the 2015 Audi Q3, the version of the compact crossover we finally get here in the U.S. The Q3 was first shown in 2011 and was promised for local sale soon after, but its arrival was delayed due to regulatory issues that apparently have been...
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Audi Sales Top 1.57 Million Units In 2013Audi managed to sell close to 1,575,500 vehicles in 2013, setting a new record for the brand and achieving a 1.5 million unit sales milestone two years ahead of schedule. Audi’s sales success was on the back of strong demand for its latest A3 compact family and its SUV and crossover range...
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First Details On The 2018 Porsche CayennePorsche is about to launch an updated version of its second-generation Cayenne for the 2015 model year, but we now have the first details on the next-generation, 2018 model due in roughly three years. The 2018 Porsche Cayenne will ride on a shortened version of the Volkswagen Group’s...
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Rolls-Royce Enjoys Fourth Straight Year Of Record Sales: VideoIt’s been another bumper year for British brand Rolls-Royce, with the automaker confirming today it sold a record 3,630 vehicles in 2013, surpassing the previous record of 3,538 sales set in 2012. This is the fourth consecutive year of record sales for Rolls-Royce, and with the introduction...
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The Gumball 3000 rally will be back again this year, bringing with it all the madness, fury and comedy the event is known for. Oh, and a handful of supercars and their celebrity owners as well. While... -
Mystery Ferrari Race Car Prototype Spy ShotsFerrari engineers are out testing a new race car prototype, but the vehicle doesn’t appear suitable for any motorsport categories the Scuderia currently competes in. With recent comments from Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo suggesting a return to top-level racing at Le Mans, namely the...
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2014 Volkswagen Passat Sport Priced From $27,295At the Detroit Auto Show last year, Volkswagen showed off a slightly sportier version of its Passat in concept form. Now, just days out from this year’s event, Volkswagen has shown a version of its Passat based on that original concept and which will be rolling into showrooms in the coming...
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2015 Subaru WRX STI, 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06, 2015 Audi Q3: Today’s Car NewsToday’s news headlines have been inundated with leaked details for cars set to debut at next week’s 2014 Detroit Auto Show. One of the biggest leaks was photos of the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI, which was shown wearing its new World Rally Blue hero color. The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06...
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2015 Chrysler 200 LeakedChrysler’s all-new 2015 200 sedan has been hyped up a lot. In fact, it’s previously been described as the car that would set the new styling direction for the Chrysler brand. Well, here it is, brought to you a few days prior to its debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show thanks to the guys...
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Michael Schumacher's Condition Improves, According To SourcesIt’s been more than a week since Formula One legend Michael Schumacher suffered a tragic skiing accident that caused serious injury to his brain, but the first glimmer of hope has emerged with sources suggesting his condition has improved. Citing manager and spokesperson Sabine Kehm, multiple...
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Volvo has announced an update for its Sensus Connect infotainment system that enables it to deliver new cloud-based services, offering drivers and passengers of Volvo cars a vast array of new app...
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Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Gets Performance BoostRolls-Royce has announced a new V-Specification trim for its Ghost sedan, which offers buyers a slight bump in power and some unique appointments. The car keeps its familiar twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V-12 but instead of the 563 horsepower found in the regular Ghost, peak power has been increased...
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BMW ActiveAssist Is Autonomous Tech For Driving At The Limit: VideoAt the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, BMW showed off a new technology called ActiveAssist which is essentially an autonomous driving assistant capable of handling a car at the limits, such as during high-speed cornering or a sudden lane change or sudden hydroplaning. The aim...
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2015 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Spy VideoThere’s a new BMW model in development, and while it looks a bit like the 3-Series that’s been on sale for the past two years, it’s actually an entirely different vehicle. The new BMW is the 4-Series Gran Coupe, which will be landing in showrooms later in the year as a 2015 model...
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Subaru Levorg wagon concept hits the trackAt the recent 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru rolled out a performance wagon concept called the Levorg, which the automaker confirmed for production. The Levorg’s proportions and size are what you’d expect for a Legacy wagon, and considering a new generation of the Legacy is due soon...
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Mazda Reveals Diesel Prototype For 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar ChampionshipHaving teased us with an initial photo late last year, Mazda has now released full details on its diesel-powered prototype that’s set to compete in the new TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, which gets underway with the Rolex 24 at Daytona running from January 25 to 26. Mazda plans to field...
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It’s the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show this week and that means plenty of new announcements in the area of automotive electronics. Chevrolet was first off the ranks, announcing a new... -
Mercedes Edges Out BMW For 2013 U.S. Luxury Car Sales CrownMercedes-Benz has ended 2013 with the sales crown for luxury autos in the U.S., with 312,534 units walking out the door over the past 12 months. This represents a 14 percent increase from the 274,134 units sold in 2012 and is a new record for the brand. When you add sales from Smart (9,264) and the...
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Chevy Announces 4G LTE Capable Models And Launches New AppShop At CESAt the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show taking place in Las Vegas this week, Chevrolet announced the first of its models that will be offering as an option the high-speed connectivity that only 4G LTE can provide. Those initial models include 2015 model year Corvette, Impala, Malibu and Volt that...
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Opel registers Calibra and Cascada names with U.S. trademark officeGeneral Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] European division Opel has registered the Calibra and Cascada names with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. A quick check of the register shows that the names were registered on December 18, 2013 for automobile use. This suggests two major happenings...
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2015 Porsche Cayenne Spy VideoPorsche is readying an update for its second-generation Cayenne SUV, which was introduced for 2011 and is just about due for its mid-cycle update. The changes will bring the sporty SUV’s styling into line with that of the smaller and more dynamic Macan and should keep sales brimming into the...
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Superformance Signed As New U.S. Distributor For CaterhamAcquiring one of Caterham’s iconic Seven roadsters in the U.S. is about to become a much simpler process thanks to a new deal signed by the British sports car company and the distribution experts at Superperformance. Starting from the first of this month, Superperformance, based in Irvine...
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