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In 2010 Jaguar unveiled a stunning new supercar concept called the C-X75, which was powered by an advanced range-extended electric drivetrain that relied on a pair of gas-powered... -
2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Design And Driving VideoWe can’t get enough of Jaguar’s new XF Sportbrake but sadly, we’ll have to learn to appreciate it from afar as Jaguar has no plans to launch its svelte wagon in the U.S. Despite the previous X-Type wagon selling locally, the new XF Sportbrake won’t due to differences in...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Priced From $106,375The brand new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class goes on sale this May and in the U.S. that means only one model initially, the SL550. It will be joined further down the track by the high-performance SL63 AMG and possibly a new SL65 AMG, with the latter expected to stick with a twin-turbocharged V-12...
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Volvo Latest To Eye North American PlantVolvo is the latest automaker to reveal it’s considering moving production of some of its cars to North America, namely, to escape currency fluctuations that can hurt profitability. Currently, most of Volvo’s models sold in the U.S. are built in Europe but in the future we may see Volvo...
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing barn findProof you can still find some of the rarest of rare automobiles rotting away in a damp garage or barn somewhere is this original 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘gullwing’ coupe found during an estate sale in the UK recently. The original 300SL, both in its coupe and roadster bodystyles, is...
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Jaguar Updates Leaper Logo, Launches New Marketing CampaignAfter a recent return to profitability and the promise of some very exciting models in the pipeline, Jaguar is now on a mission to establish itself in the eyes of consumers as one of the major brands in the luxury autos segment. To help spur things along, Jaguar recently launched a new marketing...
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SRT Motorsports, the official motorsports division of the Chrysler Group, has unveiled the 2013 Dodge Charger race car that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next season.
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The Story Of The Pagani Huayra Supercar: VideoAfter first making its world debut exactly one year ago at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the first examples of Pagani’s latest supercar, the Huayra, are about to delivered to customers around the world. In the U.S. customers will have to wait a little while longer as Pagani tackles local...
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Previewed Ahead Of New York Auto ShowWe’ve known for a while that a new, completely redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe (ix45 for European readers) was in the works thanks to the sighting of numerous prototypes and even an inadvertent leak a few months back. Hyundai has now released two images of its new crossover, while also confirming...
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2013 Ford Taurus Priced At $27,395, Taurus SHO At $39,995Ford’s updated 2013 Taurus SHO sees a slight price rise for the latest model year, listing at $39,995, according to information posted on the automaker’s main website. This is inclusive of a $795 destination charge and represents a $1,045 increase over the price of the outgoing model...
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Lexus LFA Supercar Pays A Visit To Jay Leno’s Garage: VideoJay Leno simply loves that the Lexus LFA packs so much carbon fiber, as revealed in this latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage.
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Marussia B2 Sports Car To Be Built By ValmetRussian sports car manufacturer and Formula 1 team owner Marussia has announced that Valmet will handle future production of its B2 sports car. Valmet is the independent vehicle manufacturer based in Finland that currently assembles the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid and was previously assembling the...
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Ferrari’s latest video tells the story of the new F12 Berlinetta, from its raw aluminum state to its ultimate performance on the road and track.
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Bentley Already At Work On Revised SUV Design: ReportTo put it mildly, the styling of Bentley’s recently unveiled EXP 9 F SUV concept is somewhat controversial. Bentley is well aware of this, stating that customer and public reaction to the concept is being monitored closely before production is given the green light and a final design is...
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Volvo Appoints Former VW Designer As New Design ChiefThomas Ingenlath, the former head of Volkswagen’s Design Center in Potsdam, Germany, has been appointed by Volvo as its new design chief. Ingenlath replaces Peter Horbury, who was recently appointed head of design of the Geely Group. Geely, based in China, is the current owner of Volvo after...
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Rolls-Royce Announces New Two-Tone Bespoke Option For GhostThe facelifted ‘Series II’ Phantom wasn’t the only new offering from Rolls-Royce at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. Rolls-Royce also used the Swiss event to unveil a new two-tone color option for the Ghost. The particular car used to preview the option was finished in...
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Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Version Confirmed For ProductionSebastian Vettel is about to commence his quest to maintain his world champion status in Formula 1 in the 2012 season, and as brand ambassador for Infiniti, he also has a special-edition FX50. First unveiled last September in concept form, the special FX50 has been confirmed for production by...
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse: Official DetailsMaking its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show this week is Bugatti’s latest model, the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. The stunning supercar is the result of combining the record-breaking Veyron Super Sport with the more lifestyle-oriented Veyron Grand Sport. And contrary to previous reports...
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2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster Makes DebutWhile it wasn’t the long-rumored convertible Evora that we had been hoping for, Lotus did stay true to its word and blew “the roof off” one of its models at this week’s 2012 Geneva Motor Show. That model was the Exige S, which has now been revealed in Exige S Roadster form...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Set For 2012 New York Auto ShowThe era of 12-cylinder cars at Mercedes-Benz and its performance partner AMG looks far from over, with news coming out today that a new SL65 AMG complete with a twin-turbocharged V-12 engine is set for debut next month at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Fears that the car may have been phased out for...
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Opel Ampera (Chevy Volt) Voted 2012 European Car Of The YearThe Chevrolet Volt’s European cousin, the Opel Ampera, has been picked as the winner in the annual European Car of the Year awards, edging out other strong candidates such as the Volkswagen up! and Ford Focus. The latest title sees the Volt’s number of international awards continue to...
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Artega GT gets removable glass roof option at 2012 Geneva motor showWhile it didn’t get the new convertible bodystyle we were expecting, the GT sports car from Germany’s Artega has been previewed with a wide panoramic glass roof at this week’s 2012 Geneva Motor Show. We say preview as the car in Geneva is still at concept, although given the...
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Pagani Ramps Up Huayra Production, Reveals Bare Carbon ModelFor anyone doubting Pagani’s ability to launch a world class supercar the second time round, Pagani’s founder and chief designer Horacio Pagani has now confirmed that his company’s latest car, the Huayra, already has 85 confirmed orders and that production is being ramped up...
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