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The Chevrolet SS will get some performance-inspired exterior tweaks for the 2016 model year, including functional hood vents, LED lighting and new 19-inch wheels.
As the Australian-market Holden...
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Aston Martin DB11 confirmed as name of DB9 successorSince the DB10 was announced exclusively for the forthcoming James Bond film Spectre, we expected the next-generation Aston Martin would be dubbed the DB11. And we were right. This morning, at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the fabled British automaker confirmed that the DB9 replacement we've been...
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Close Look At Shelby's 50th Anniversary Daytona Coupe: VideoThe 50th Anniversary Daytona Coupes Shelby American debuted at last month's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance pay tribute to the legendary models which won the FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1965. CHECK OUT: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Performance Specs Confirmed: Video And while they certainly won't...
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Volkswagen Close To Confirming New Bus?When Volkswagen released its New Beetle nearly two decades ago, optimistic American enthusiasts speculated a modern Microbus based on the automaker's Transporter series of vans sold overseas couldn't be far behind. And it looks like the long wait might be coming to an end. ALSO SEE: New Volkswagen...
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This Week On The Forums: Diary Of A GT3, 'Dangerous' C7 Automatics, And MoreDetroit cops have changed the game. Now, they stop law-abiding drivers. Nope, it's not a radical new approach to revenue generation for the cash-starved metropolis. The Motor City's finest are actually looking for teen drivers minding the rules of the road. And instead of citations, they're handing...
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AT&T's New Car-Based Wi-Fi Must Be Plugged Into OBD II PortNeither aftermarket or OEM car-based Wi-Fi systems are particularly new. We had great results testing a system during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance back in 2012, and the public's growing unease with being offline has ensured plenty more choices have cropped up in the years since. ALSO SEE...
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Just getting to drive a crazy exclusive supercar like the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 or Porsche 918 Spyder is a dream for mere mortals.
And comparing them side-by-side? That's insanity, as even...
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More McConaughey In Latest Lincoln MKX Ad: VideoLincoln's pensive, zen-like commercials featuring Matthew McConaughey have been ripe for mockery. The high-water mark is unquestionably the brilliant Saturday Night Live parody featuring Jim Carrey, which makes it hard to watch the originals without snickering. But finding other takes isn't...
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Ferrari FXX Signed By Schumacher Headed To AuctionFor those who follow high-profile auctions, the situation surrounding this 2006 Ferrari FXX is almost unfathomable. Because while it bears the signature of legendary F1 driver Michael Schumacher, when FXX 29/30 hits the block at the end of the month, it will likely sell for less than its original...
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Lotus 3-Eleven Tests At 'Ring, 7:00 Lap In Sight: VideoLotus says its open-top 3-Eleven is the "quickest and most powerful production Lotus road car ever." But calling it a "road car" is subjective, because buyers in the United States won't be able to register the featherweight roadster, though race versions will be available. And that's just fine, as...
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Top Gear Trio Not Worth The Money, Says NetflixCertainly, Top Gear was the most popular factual program in the world. But if you didn't think the lads from Top Gear were worth the estimated $250 million Amazon agreed to pay Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May for three seasons of vehicular mayhem, you're not alone. WATCH: Bugatti...
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2016 Toyota Prius revealed, promises up to 55 mpg combinedThe all-new 2016 Toyota Prius made a splashy debut in Las Vegas overnight, levitating above the stage before being driven into the spotlight. But despite the fanfare details were few and far between in Sin City. ALSO SEE: 2017 Bentley Bentayga Is World’s Most Powerful, Most Luxurious SUV...
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The world can be a dangerous place, particularly so if you're a high-value target like a diplomat, tycoon, or celebrity. So for the—hopefully small—percentage of clients who believe that...
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China's NextEV gunning for Tesla, promises 1,000-hp supercar by 2016Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] didn't invent the electric car. But the California startup was the first to successfully pitch EVs as luxury status symbols, and that marketing breakthrough has left the company with a target on its back. Mercedes-Benz recently confirmed a Tesla competitor will be coming...
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At 35.4 Miles, New Swiss Tunnel Will Be World's LongestNext summer, the world's longest tunnel will open in the Swiss Alps. Unfortunately, you won't be able to drive through it. Also? It's likely the least scenic way ever devised to transverse the legendary mountain range. ALSO SEE: Russia Proposes Superhighway Linking New York And London The Gotthard...
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Launch Trailer Sharpens 'Forza Motorsport 6' Anticipation: VideoFans of Turn 10 Studios' Forza series should probably plan on taking a sick day in the near future. DON'T MISS: Dodge SRT Hellcats And HEMIs Could Die In 2019 Why? Because Forza Motorsport 6 is scheduled to be released in less than two weeks. Everything we've seen so far indicates this will be a...
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This Week On The Forums: Drakan Spyder At El Mirage, A Woman Scorned And MoreWhen the news broke six years ago, it felt like the music died. Panasonic had done the unthinkable. Citing waning demand, the company stopped production of the iconic Technics 1200 turntable, the legendary deck which is as much a part of hip hop culture as beats and rhymes. But this week brought...
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Four Porsche GT Models Hit The Track In Leipzig: VideoVideos that provide detailed technical info and give point-by-point commentary on driving dynamics are always great resource. WATCH: Hennessey’s Charger SRT Hellcat Hits The Dyno, Makes 741 HP At The Wheels: Video And this latest video from Porsche? It's not one of those at all. And that's...
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Right now, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] has the high-end electric market all to itself—but that's about to change.
In an interview with Germany's Auto Moto und Sport, development chief Thomas...
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F1 Veteran Ross Brawn Helps Launch Book About A Very Special Ferrari 250 GTAll Ferraris are special. And Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase models are even more so. But an example whose pedigree includes three victories at the hands of legendary pilot Sir Stirling Moss? "Special" doesn't really do it justice. ALSO SEE: Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Revealed, Previews Veyron...
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New Austrian Mountain Lodge Showcases Bentley LifestyleThe food will be spectacular. The views be breathtaking. The staff, alarmingly accommodating. In short, the new Bentley Lodge Kitzbühel will be better than sleeping in any car. CHECK OUT: Porsche Pays Homage To Its 911 With New Sculpture Robert Engstler, Regional Director Europe at Bentley...
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: More Power And MPGs, Less WeightThe Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk won't debut until 2017. In the meantime, we'll see some incremental improvements for 2016 models. All Grand Cherokees will see reductions in weight, thanks to a new electric power steering system and lighter aluminum suspension bits. Trimming some fat...
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High-Strength, Light-Weight Gorilla Glass Coming To Cars?The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has made no secret of the fact it wants cheap, high-volume carbon fiber. Ever-encroaching efficiency and safety standards mean cars at every price point need to be lighter and stronger—without becoming prohibitively expensive—and swapping steel components...
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2016 Chrysler 300 Gets 90th Anniversary EditionIn 2015, Chrysler turns 90 years old. For perspective, that means when the marque released its first car in 1925, now-standard components like air cleaners and oil filters were high-tech innovations. ALSO SEE: Barracuda Coming Back As A Dodge? Needless to say, current models are a little more...
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