Car News
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The Ford Bronco is making a return, but the popularity of classics is growing. You can even get them with electric powertrains now thanks to companies like Zero Labs Automotive.
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Former Renault Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn released on bail, again
Carlos Ghosn was arrested for a second time only a day after he took to Twitter to reveal that he was ready to "tell the truth" about his alleged financial misconduct while running the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance, but now he's out on bail.
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2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP spy shots and video
The John Cooper Works GP is a track-focused version of the Mini Hardtop, and it's coming next year with more than 300 horsepower on tap.
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The Hellephant in the room: Hemi crate engine delivers 1,000 horsepower for $29,995
Mopar's brought back the 426-cubic inch Hemi V-8 known as the elephant engine, only this time it's supercharged with bits from the Hellcat to the tune of 1,000 horsepower and 950 pound-feet of torque.
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GM adds second shift, 400 jobs at Corvette plant for mid-engine C8
In anticipation of the redesigned 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, General Motors has announced it will add a second shift and more than 400 workers at the car's plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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See how the Volkswagen ID R implements F1 engineering for 'Ring run
Check out how Volkswagen changed the ID R electric race car to attack the Nürburgring Nordschleife, including changing the body work and adding a Formula One-inspired DRS.
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The mad individuals at Hennessey Performance Engineering have created their first 2019 Corvette ZR1 with 1,000 horsepower. To show off their creation, the gang at HPE shared a video of the sports car doing a pull on the dyno. The 1,000 hp comes courtesy of the HPE1000 package for the 2019 Corvette ZR1, which already leaves the factory with a stout 755-hp rating. In baseline testing, HPE found the sports car made 654 hp at the rear wheels. The dyno test showed that, when outfitted with the HPE1000 package, that figure rose to 905 hp, which certainly means 1,000 or more horsepower at the crank...
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Qiantu K50 electric sports car to be built in Washington state
China's Qiantu has teamed up with America's Mullen Technologies to build a 430-horsepower electric sports car called the K50 in the United States.
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Mil-Spec Hummer H1 Launch Edition #006 focuses on the finer and tougher things
Mil-Spec Automotive is busy cranking out some of its first customer orders as part of a "Launch Edition" series, and the company revealed the latest one this week. Dubbed Launch Edition #006, this Mil-Spec monster doubles down on the company's core principles of adding tougher off-road gear and...
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Nissan GT-R hillclimb car sports some wild wings
This Nissan GT-R is going hillclimb racing, and it will surely won't leave the ground with wicked wings attached to the front and rear. The custom GT-R is the work of Franco Scribante Racing of Kyalami, South Africa. The race car's debut came this past Monday after the racing team teased the car on...
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Polish firm will build or restore original Land Rover Defenders
The Land Rover Defender as we know it went out of production in early 2016 after a 67-year run, but a Polish company has left the light on for devout fans. Land Serwis announced it's begun production of new "original" Defender models, which customers can order and specify to their liking. The first...
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Try not to drool over this 1986 Audi Sport Quattro for sale
There may be no more desirable classic Audi than the limited run of Sport Quattros. The coupe, homologated for Group B rally racing, is an icon for Audi enthusiasts. Those with the right bank balances can turn a dream into a reality because one has surfaced for sale. Canepa listed this 1986 Audi...
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The Hard Rock Stadium is shaping up to be the site of a future Miami Formula 1 race now that organizers have shied away from a downtown location.
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Lucid's new CEO was the chief engineer of the Tesla Model S
Peter Rawlinson was the lead engineer of the Tesla Model S and now he is CEO of the rival EV startup Lucid.
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Tesla losses swell to $702M for Q1 2019 as deliveries drop
Tesla's Q1 2019 losses swelled to $702 million but the company is confident of return to profitability in just two quarters.
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Rumors of a modern Porsche 928 rise yet again
All you “Risky Business” fans better start saving, as word on the street is Porsche is working on a modern successor to the 928 based on the Panamera.
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French firm building Hemi-powered, front-engined Porsche 911
French tuner Danton Arts Kustoms is not only installing a Hemi V-8 in a Porsche 911, but putting it up front, and renderings show it should be one wild ride.
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Hyundai design boss says best looks from the brand are yet to come
Hyundai design chief SangYup Lee says the new Sonata's looks are just the tip of the iceberg, the next Tucson crossover will be even wilder.
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Volkswagen announced its intentions to tackle the Nürburgring Nordschleife with its ID R electric race car in January, and on Wednesday, the company revealed the car set to take on the Green Hell. We've seen the ID R electric race car before when it smashed the outright record at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb last June. Since then, however, engineers have been developing the car for its new duty in Germany. The powertrain makes 670 horsepower and has been fine-tuned for the 12.9-mile track, and the body has been carefully sculpted to ensure the best aerodynamic performance. The...
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2019 Ford Mustang RTR offers 700 horsepower, adjustable suspension
RTR Vehicles is back with more upgrades for the Ford Mustang. This time, the performance company offers a pony car with 700 horsepower. Founded by professional drifter Vaughn Gittin, Jr., the company has announced its 2019 Ford Mustang Spec 3, which includes the lofty 700-hp figure and a host of...
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Waymo will build its self-driving cars in Detroit
Waymo will build its fleet of self-driving taxis in a leased facility in Detroit, where it will have access to a pool of automotive talent.
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5 ways Ford could use Rivian to boost Lincoln, trucks, SUVs
Five ways Ford's $500 million investment in Rivian can pay off in the short-term to bolster the automaker's portfolio of coming electric cars.
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This Lego Honda Civic Type R weighs as much as the real thing
Lego enthusiasts in Australia have crafted an entire Honda Civic Type R out of the tiny plastic bricks to help celebrate the local launch of the “Lego Masters” television show. The team of nine spent over 1,300 hours to build the life-size model and used close to 320,000 individual Lego...
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2020 Audi RS 7, 2019 Ford F-150 RTR, Ford & Rivian deal: Today's Car News
A prototype for a new Audi RS 7 Sportback based on the second generation of Audi's svelte A7 has been spotted. The car is expected for a reveal this year and will pack over 600 horsepower. Professional drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. and his team at RTR Vehicles have launched a performance pickup truck...
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