Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Porsche has just launched its new 992-generation 911 sports car and you can bet there'll be just as many variants, if not more, that we saw with the previous 991 generation. We're talking close to...
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2018 Infiniti Q50 previewThe Q50 was the first model to utilize Infiniti’s Q-based naming strategy when it arrived on the scene four years ago. The car is now at the midpoint in its life cycle and to keep it looking...
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Lilium flying taxi completes successful maiden test flightWhile the practical challenges to a flying car are countless, there are numerous startups attempting to be the first in the world to sell one to the public.
Most are essentially small planes that...
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Volvo concept truck made more frugal with hybrid powertrainVolvo Trucks in 2016 unveiled a concept vehicle it claimed could achieve 30 percent better fuel efficiency than a conventional semi truck. Now, the Swedish company is testing an updated version...
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Callaway ‘AeroWagon’ Corvette shooting brake first lookIt was in 2013 that Chevrolet tuner extraordinaire Callaway first previewed the design of a shooting brake based on the C7 Corvette. Since then, the company has been gauging market interest and...
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Report: Mazda to launch HCCI engine in 2018Not all gasoline engines need spark plugs to ignite their fuel. A process called homogeneous-charge compression ignition (HCCI) uses compression to ignite the fuel, just like in a diesel engine....
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China is the single biggest market in the world for cars, and automakers are scrambling to capitalize on the strong demand in the country. However, recent government crackdowns are dampening...
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Report: Maserati Alfieri sports car delayedThe Maserati Alfieri concept wowed audiences at its 2014 Geneva auto show debut, helping the Italian brand celebrate its 100th anniversary in style.
However, the Alfieri wasn't just a bit of auto...
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This company builds real-life TransformersThe Autobots and Deceptions may be able to produce an impressive amount of destruction in Michael Bay's Transformers movies, but in reality they're little more than a collection of computer-generated...
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Ford to launch Model E family of electrified cars?In 2014 Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk revealed that Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] was blocking his company from using the Model E name for its small sedan, which as a result ended up being ...
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Porsche planning less powerful 718 Boxster and Cayman models for ChinaWhen it comes to sports cars, less power usually isn't a good thing. But Porsche thinks less powerful but more affordable versions of its new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman will help boost the attraction...
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Audi unveils suspension-energy regeneration technologyRecovering electrical energy from braking is common in hybrids and electric cars, but brake force isn't the only energy that can be harvested while a car is on the move.
We've already written about ...
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The 2017 BMW 330e i Performance may be a plug-in hybrid rather than an all-electric car, but BMW hopes to snag some customers who don't want to wait for the Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model 3.
The ...
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Hackers steal more than 30 Jeeps in TexasAs cars become more connected, hacking is becoming more of a concern.
Last year, researchers took control of a Jeep Cherokee in a highly-publicized hack, but it seems hackers can cause other kinds of...
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BMW 507 owned by Elvis fully restored, heading to MontereyElvis Presley may have left the building, but his BMW 507 is making a comeback.
Following a two-year restoration by BMW's Classic division, the sports car will appear at the 2016 Pebble Beach...
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Buy grill master George Foreman's LamborghiniWhen selling a car at auction, a little star power never hurts.
This 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is already pretty striking on its own, but it also has a notable former owner. When he wasn't...
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Mercedes-Benz mulls electric Sprinter vanMany automakers are focusing on electric cars, but what about an electric van?
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly considering an electric version of its next-generation Sprinter. The electric Sprinter could...
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Jay Leno drives a rotary-powered Volkswagen BeetleYou never know what's going to turn up at Jay Leno's Garage.
Leno is a fan of Wankel rotary engines and has featured a couple on the show in vehicles like a Mazda Cosmo 110S and a modified 1973 RX-3....
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The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid made its U.S. debut at the 2016 New York auto show, and at the time Mitsubishi said the eco-friendly SUV would go on sale here before the end of the 2016 after...
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Report: Jaguar working on rivals for Tesla Model S, Model XJaguar is reportedly planning to launch two electric cars by the end of 2019.
We’re not talking about electric versions of existing cars but new additions to the lineup.
One will be a sedan and...
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Genesis to offer 5-year warranty and 3-year complimentary maintenanceHyundai's new Genesis luxury brand hopes to woo customers with a generous warranty and attentive dealers. It's a strategy followed by other carmakers, but might be more important for Genesis as it...
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Geneva's 'flash charge' electric buses recharge in 15 secondsLong charging times can be a drag for electric vehicles, whether they're private passenger cars or city buses. The Swiss city of Geneva wants to put more electric buses into service, and to do that...
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Arrival of 2017 Continental marks start of more personalized service from LincolnLincoln's attempt to reassert itself as a true luxury brand rather than just a peddler of re-badged Fords isn't just about the cars. When the 2017 Continental launches this fall, it will usher in a...
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Comedian Kevin Hart poses with his Mercedes-AMG G65Being a celebrity definitely has its perks. The rich and famous collect cars the rest of us can only dream about, like the Mercedes-AMG G65, a G-Class SUV stuffed with a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged...
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