Car News
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A redesigned MKC is coming for 2020, only it isn't called an MKC as Lincoln has ditched its confusing three-letter naming strategy in favor of proper names that just so happen to feature a nautical theme. In the case of the MKC replacement, Lincoln has selected the Corsair name, and the new compact crossover SUV is a stunner. Going up against the Corsair is a redesigned Audi Q3, which is being introduced for 2019. The new Q3 has received a sharp new look, increased proportions, and loads of tech in the cabin. It also comes standard with all-wheel drive. Genesis' concept for this week's 2019...
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Volvos will talk to each other, warn about road conditions
Volvo's new cars and SUVs will strike up a conversation with one another come 2020. The automaker announced Monday that every new car sold in Europe will be fitted with its latest connected-safety technology that can warn other Volvo drivers about road conditions or vehicle crashes. Volvo calls the...
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2019 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition bundles the best of the sedan
The 2019 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition not only packages some of the nameplate's most desirable features, but it also helps ring in the brand's 30th anniversary.
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Toyota reveals bigger, bolder 2020 Highlander
Toyota unveiled a bigger and bolder Highlander for 2020 and improved the economy, too, with a more efficient hybrid powertrain. The redesigned fourth-generation Highlander made its debut on Wednesday at the 2019 New York International Auto Show and is due on sale in December as a 2020 model. The...
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2019 Porsche 911 Speedster revealed: A topless sendoff
The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster is based on the GT3, but features lightweight materials and a 6-speed manual transmission.
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Apollo IE enters production, starts deliveries this summer
Apollo, the supercar startup born from the ashes of Gumpert, is finally ready to build its first car: the Intensa Emozione. The company announced Tuesday that it has partnered with HWA to build the supercar and also detailed some major changes since 2017's reveal. We previously reported the company...
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Last year, Dodge dropped the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320—a mouthful of a name with a short quarter-mile time. Ahead of customer deliveries, Dodge announced on Tuesday that the car has been cleared to race in NHRA Stock and Super Stock competitions. Clearing the muscle car for racing in both categories means the Challenger R/T Scat pack 1320 must feature a class weight break of 8.72 and carry a minimum weight of 3,400 pounds. In the Stock Eliminator class, Dodge said the car will be ready to roll in the B Stock category. Drivers can move up or down in the A and C categories as well...
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Lotus Evora GT4 concept is ready to rock a racetrack
While North America is busy taking in news in the lead up to this week's 2019 New York International Auto Show, Lotus has focused its presence on Auto Shanghai 2019. There, the brand revealed a new track-ready machine: the Evora GT4 concept. The race-prepped concept car is a preview of the...
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2020 Buick Encore, 2020 Karma Revero GT, Lotus hypercar: Today's Car News
Buick has unveiled a new Encore and slightly larger Encore GX at the Auto Shanghai 2019. It's the latter vehicle that we'll likely see on sale in local showrooms as the redesigned 2020 Encore, since this is the version that has been spotted testing on local roads. Karma has unveiled an updated...
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Nio previews its first sedan with ET Preview concept
Chinese EV startup Nio used the Auto Shanghai 2019 to preview its first sedan and detail its new Nio Power comprehensive charging solution.
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Lexus LM minivan revealed at 2019 Shanghai auto show
Lexus is entering the minivan game with a new model called the LM. It is based on a donor Toyota platform and will be sold exclusively in Asia for now.
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2020 Buick Encore revealed at 2019 Shanghai auto show
A redesigned Buick Encore and new Buick Encore GX were unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2019.
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Karma used the Auto Shanghai 2019 to roll out three cars, two of which are concepts that hint at the brand's plans for the next decade.
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Karma reveals 2020 Revero GT with new battery, BMW engine
The 2020 Karma Revero GT received a performance boost thanks to a completely new powertrain that includes a BMW engine as its onboard generator.
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Aston Martin Rapide E electric sport sedan debuts at 2019 Shanghai auto show
Aston Martin's first electric car has been revealed as the Rapide E, a 601-horsepower sport sedan limited to just 155 units worldwide.
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Russian Aurus convertible spotted based on Vladimir Putin's limousine
Well-off Russians will soon be able to choose a new luxury drop-top with ties to the nation's president, Vladimir Putin. Instagram user yakunin_077 posted photos of an Aurus convertible model clearly based on the Senat luxury sedan sold in the country. The standard Aurus Senat made its debut last...
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Toyota launches Supra one-make racing series for "Gran Turismo Sport"
Avid gamers and Toyota Supra fans should gear up for a new virtual one-make racing series. Toyota and "Gran Turismo Sport" will launch a global one-make racing series for the Playstation and featuring the 2020 Supra this month. The racing series will take place entirely within the digital realm on...
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Unique BMW M1 re-discovered after 25 years
After sitting in an East London garage for nearly 25 years, this 1979 BMW M1 has become the latest high-profile barn find. The car, which was available at the Coys Techno Classica event in Essen, Germany, this past weekend, is a unique model as it's been modified for a high-speed record run...
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Chevrolet finally acknowledged its worst-kept secret last week: a mid-engine C8 Corvette is coming. Upon closer inspection, the engineers behind the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette applied a thoughtful nod to the godfather of the Corvette. Zora Arkus-Duntov was the Corvette's chief engineer in its early days and the person most responsible for transforming the sports car into an American powerhouse of performance. Arkus-Duntov is featured on the prototype cars in small graphics on the mirror and door. Chevrolet brought prototype cars to to New York last week, and Corvette Blogger spotted the graphics...
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Craigslist now charges $5 to list car for sale, Facebook remains free
Those headed to Craiglist to offload their next oddball project car may have seen a new message. Starting Monday, April 15, Craigslist is now charging $5 to post a car sale ad for private parties. The website, which has become a go-to choice to sell nearly anything, hasn't made an official...
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VW's 2-row Atlas SUV shown in China as Teramont X
Volkswagen's 3-row Atlas crossover SUV is about to spawn a smaller model with only two rows, a preview of which came last year in the form of the Atlas Cross Sport Concept. The 2-row Atlas has now been in revealed, albeit for the Chinese market where it will be known as the Teramont X (the regular...
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VW ID Roomzz, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Audi AI:ME: Car News Headlines
Volkswagen has so far confirmed five models for its ID family of electric cars. The fifth to be confirmed is a large SUV, a preview of which has come in the form of the ID Roomzz concept. The concept makes its debut this week at Auto Shanghai 2019. Mercedes-Benz is also using the Chinese show to...
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Brazil-bound VW Tarok pickup headed to NY auto show, but does it have a future in US?
The Volkswagen Tarok compact pickup concept unveiled in Brazil last fall, which will eventually spawn a production model to be sold in South America, will appear at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the German automaker confirmed Monday. A trial balloon to gauge interest, the Tarok is...
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GLB concept previews a more rugged Mercedes compact SUV
Mercedes-Benz will preview the GLB with a concept at Auto Shanghai 2019. The GLB will be a bigger, boxier alternative to the GLA in the premium compact crossover SUV segment.
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