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It's the new reality: A sporty crossover SUV is as important as a sport sedan from an automaker that makes performance one of its talking points. So it was only a matter of time before BMW released...
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The Mazda Miata and Acura NSX debuted 30 years ago to take on the sports car establishmentIn a twist of fate, the 1989 Chicago Auto Show marked the debuts of the production version of the Mazda Miata and the concept of the Acura NS-X, both with a mission to take on more established...
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What to expect in a Porsche 911 hybridThe idea of a hybrid seems anathema to the spirit of the Porsche 911 at first blush. A hybrid aimed at fuel economy betrays the 911’s sports car mission, and adding motors and batteries to...
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Hyundai design boss, Ford designs in virtual reality, 1990 Mazda Miata: Today's Car NewsWe sat down for an interview with Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai-Kia's new global design boss, and learned that he has an obsession with Porsche 911s and is into purity of design. The man who replaces the...
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F1 champion Alonso wins rain-soaked Rolex 24 at DaytonaFernando Alonso's return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona was a successful one, as the two-time Formula One champion won the race and the top DPi class in just his second attempt. Alonso, who retired from...
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2020 Porsche 911 S models start at $114,550, configure your ownThe 2020 Porsche 911 is here and it's spectacular. So far, Porsche has only announced the S and 4S models in coupe and convertible form, and we've driven the coupes.
Without fanfare, Porsche added...
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Valencia, Spain may hug the Mediterranean coast, but this morning it’s a chillier than normal 45 degrees and the massive tires on the 2020 Porsche 911 have gone stiff in the crisp air....
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Limited-edition 341-hp Subaru WRX STI S209 storms DetroitLike the dinosaurs in "Jurassic Park," the Subaru WRX STI has seemingly been frozen in amber. When it was released in the U.S. in 2004, it produced 300 turbocharged horsepower. Today that figure is...
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2020 Toyota Supra: The return of sports car excitement at ToyotaToyota may be known for quality, reliability, and cars with all the handling prowess of a warm bath, but the Japanese brand has been injecting some emotion into its cars for a few years now. It's...
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Class of 2019: Hagerty's top 10 classic cars to buy this yearAnother year, another round of bullish predictions for what cars will soon become tomorrow's hot-ticket collector vehicles. This is the second year Hagerty produced its "Bull Market List," and it's...
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2020 Porsche 911 Cabriolet revealed with new looks, faster top operation, more powerThe 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera, the so-called 992 generation, will take its time to roll out in its various versions in 2019. We saw the S and 4S coupe models at the 2018 LA Auto Show in November, and...
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4 ways the 2019 Porsche Cayenne moves upmarketIt looked like heresy when Porsche released its first SUV in 2002, but it turned out to be a brilliant move. The Cayenne quickly took the mantle as the brand’s best-seller, and it became an...
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The model names for Porsche's upcoming Taycan electric car will fit right in with existing Porsche nomenclature, according to a Wednesday tweet from automotive journalist Alex Roy.
Roy posted the...
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Is the 2018 Mustang GT the end of a performance era?The V-8 engine has defined American performance since Henry Ford stuck a low-cost flathead V-8 in the 1932 Ford. It made cars faster than their brakes and suspensions could handle during the muscle...
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Ford GT and Ford Mustang GT: A celebration of performanceOne’s a race car that wears almost no disguise. The other is an American icon.
They’re both Fords, and they’re both GTs. But as you might guess, there’s just a little bit of...
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History of the Ford Mustang GTWith its 460-horsepower 5.0-liter V-8, the 2018 Ford Mustang GT offers ready-made power for the masses. It’s not the top performer in the lineup, but it is Ford’s symbol for obtainable...
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2019 Lamborghini Urus first drive review: All-around superstarCorsa
Speed builds quickly in the 2019 Lamborghini Urus on the North Course of The Thermal Club outside of Palm Springs, California. I look down between turns 9 and 1, and the digital speedometer...
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Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus: The small American firm that wants to win Le Mans with a street-legal hypercarScuderia Cameron Glickenhaus is a Sleepy Hollow, New York-based boutique car constructor that has either lofty aspirations or delusions of grandeur, depending on your perspective. That’s...
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The corners are blind. An oncoming car, bus, or bicyclist could await on the other side. Please don’t be a bus. The lane is narrow. The SUV I’m in takes up almost all of it. There is...
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Audi e-tron GT won't change much says design chief; what you see is (mostly) what you'll getThe Audi e-tron GT concept car that made its debut last week at the 2018 LA Auto Show is nearly production-ready, according to Audi design boss Mark Lichte.
“This is a metal sheet body already,...
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2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 first drive review: A stable geniusTurn 16 at Atlanta Motorsports Park is a test of a driver’s courage and a car’s ability to stick to the track. Though it’s only a slight right-hander, it follows the turns 13, 14,...
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Audi e-tron GT concept: Audi's take on the Porsche Taycan promises production excitement“When you do a really wild show car and you follow up with a production car which is not as attractive, people aren’t happy,” observed Marc Lichte, Audi’s head of design,...
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2020 Lincoln Aviator ready to make a mark in the luxury marketWith the reveal of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator at the 2018 LA Auto Show on Wednesday, Lincoln took another next step in its transformation to a contending luxury brand.
The Aviator competes in the...
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2020 Porsche 911 to debut at 2018 Los Angeles auto showPorsche will use next week's 2018 Los Angeles auto show to present its redesigned 911, the automaker confirmed Tuesday.
Referred to internally as the 992, the new 911 represents the iconic sports...
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