Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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The mystery concept car Mercedes-Benz has been teasing for the past couple of days has turned out to be this stunning supercar concept, designed for the upcoming Gran Turismo 6 video game....
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2015 Subaru WRX: LA Auto Show Video And Live PhotosA brand-new generation of the Subaru WRX has landed at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show this week, but sadly it shares little resemblance to the striking concept version unveiled earlier this year in New York. Despite Subaru’s promise to further differentiate its new 2015 WRX from the regular...
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Land Rover Launches Long-Wheelbase Range Rover, Autobiography Black Trim: Live PhotosSince the brilliant new Range Rover SUV went on sale at the end of last year, Land Rover has already introduced a new fuel-efficient V-6 option, added the smaller and sportier Range Rover Sport and showcased an advanced hybrid model that will eventually be headed our way. Now, the British automaker...
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Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Preview And Live Photos: 377 HP With Four-Cylinder EconomyA year ago, when Acura first announced that its RL flagship sedan was to be replaced by a new model called the RLX, the Japanese automaker rolled out a thinly-veiled concept version of the new RLX that was powered by an advanced hybrid system similar to the drivetrain destined for the new NSX...
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Nissan Reveals Retro IDx Freeflow And NISMO Concepts: VideoNissan unveiled a pair of sports car concepts at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show that resemble modern versions of iconic Japanese cars of the 1960s and ‘70s, such as the Datsun 1600, Skyline and Laurel. Nissan says the concepts are strictly case studies, and considering how they were designed we...
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2015 Porsche Macan Live Photos And Video From L.A. Auto ShowPorsche’s new Macan crossover made its debut earlier today at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, and here are the live photos and a video taken at its unveiling. The Macan is expected to be the most affordable model in Porsche’s lineup, which means undercutting the $49,500 starting price...
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With both the Tokyo Motor Show and the Los Angeles Auto Show commencing today, there is no shortage of hot topics for you to read. Late last night we saw the covers come off the 2015 Porsche Macan.... -
2015 Lexus RC: 2013 Tokyo Motor Show Live Photos And VideoLexus’ new RC luxury coupe has been one of the industry’s worst kept secrets, with patent filings of the car’s name discovered more than a year ago, and prototypes spotted in the wild for almost as long. Now, finally, the Lexus RC has made its debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show...
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Toyota FCV Concept Previews Fuel Cell Car Coming In 2015: Tokyo Motor ShowToyota’s first production fuel cell vehicle is edging closer, with the Japanese automaker presenting a thinly veiled concept version of the upcoming zero emission car at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show earlier today. The concept is the FCV, a production version of which is scheduled for launch in...
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2014 SRT Viper Gets Anodized Carbon Special Edition PackageSpecial edition models are a large part of the Viper’s legacy. Reinforcing this tradition, SRT has decided to launch a new special edition version of its Viper supercar: Introducing the "2014 SRT Viper GTS Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package". DON'T MISS: 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Preview...
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2015 Ford Mustang To Be Revealed December 5: OfficialThe 2015 Ford Mustang, the first completely redesigned Mustang since the 2005 model year, is widely expected to make its official world debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January, well ahead of the iconic nameplate’s 50th anniversary on April 17, 2014. However, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will...
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Lexus LF-NX Turbo Advanced Crossover Concept: Tokyo Motor Show Live PhotosLexus presented its first turbocharged engine in a crossover concept at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show earlier today. That crossover concept is the LF-NX Turbo, which previews a new compact crossover the Japanese luxury brand plans to launch next year. Smaller than its RX at 182.7 inches long with a...
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Since its launch four years, Mercedes-Benz’s SLS AMG gullwing coupe has spawned a handful of variants including a convertible, sportier GT, battery-powered Electric Drive, the insane Black... -
Honda S660 Mid-Engine Sports Car Concept Debuts In TokyoAt the unveiling of the S660 concept at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show today, Honda made reference to a small sports car concept called the S360 that the automaker unveiled back in 1962. It was one of the first cars to be built by Honda, which in fact only started selling vehicles the year after the...
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2015 Ford Edge Previewed By 2013 L.A. Auto Show ConceptFord is previewing its next-generation Edge crossover with a thinly veiled concept version at this week’s 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Edge is expected to be launched onto the market late next year, as a 2015 model, and may end up offering a hybrid option and an automatic parking...
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Subaru Cross Sport Design Concept Is An Off-Roading BRZSubaru used this week’s 2013 Tokyo Motor Show to introduce a sporty crossover concept the automaker says previews the next trend in urban SUVs. In essence, it sees SUVs and crossovers taking a more performance-oriented role in the marketplace rather than strictly being practical vehicles...
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2015 Porsche Macan Debuts In S And Turbo Trim: 2013 L.A. Auto ShowThe latest entry to the Porsche lineup, the 2015 Macan crossover, has finally been revealed, just ahead of its public debut later today at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Joining it on Porsche’s stand will be the 2014 Panamera Turbo S, 2014 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 918 Spyder. The Macan...
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2015 Lexus RC Debuts At 2013 Tokyo Motor ShowLexus’ rival to cars like the Audi A5 and BMW 4-Series, the all-new 2015 RC coupe, made its international debut today at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. We got our first look at the car several weeks ago, but now Lexus has revealed all the juicy details, including the all-important engine specs...
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We’ve already brought you our own driving impressions of the 2015 Honda Civic Type R, but here’s what current Honda WTCC driver Gabriele Tarquini thinks of it. A veteran of multiple... -
2016 Acura NSX To Feature Longitudinal, Twin-Turbo V-6Up until now, Acura has said its second-generation NSX sports car will feature a sophisticated through-the-road hybrid all-wheel-drive system consisting of a trio of electric motors and a 3.5-liter V-6 paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. At an event preceding the 2013 Tokyo Motor...
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2015 Civic Type R Driven, Honda Gets Turbocharged, Polaris Launches Airless Tire: Today’s Car NewsOn the eve of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda allowed us to drive a prototype of its 2015 Civic Type R. The new performance hatch packs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four with more than 280 horsepower on tap, but sadly we’re unlikely to ever see the car offered in the U.S. since it’s based...
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2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO: 2013 Tokyo Motor Show Live PhotosNissan’s highly anticipated 2015 GT-R NISMO has finally been revealed, and we have the first live photos of the car direct from its debut on the eve of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. On hand to help present it was Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn as well as factory racing driver Michael Krumm, the man...
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Callaway Is First To Tune Chevy SS, Upgrade Offers 570 HPCallaway is the first to announce upgrades for Chevrolet’s more practical performance car, the 2014 SS muscle sedan. The company is offering buyers of the new SS a supercharging kit that sees output rise to 570 horsepower, up from the stock 415-hp rating. CHECK OUT: 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO...
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Need For Speed Movie Extended Trailer Released: VideoToday’s console and computer games often have as much plot and back story as a Hollywood action flick, and the more recent iterations of Electronic Arts’ Need For Speed line of video games are no exception to this rule. In fact, the popular franchise has already spawned its own movie...
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