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Jeep will once again use the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, to roll out a bevy of wild concepts—concepts that typically hint at what's coming down the line, either directly from Jeep or through the Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar catalogs. Naturally this year the focus is on the newest addition to the Jeep lineup, the 2020 Gladiator mid-size pickup truck, and fans will be treated to everything from a bug-out vehicle to a classic restomod to some crazy rock climbers. You'll find information on the six concepts Jeep is bringing to next week's safari below: Jeep JT Scrambler...
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Fisker SUV, numbers matching Shelby GT350, Casil Motors Ferrari 328: Today's Car News
Revived EV brand Fisker has a 300-mile SUV in the works for a 2021 launch. The company has released a new teaser shot and confirmed that a former Toyota and Volkswagen manufacturing executive is working on the project. A numbers matching 1967 Ford Shelby GT350 has just gone under the hammer and the...
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FCA selling Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione coupe and spider with delivery miles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Reloaded by Creators restoration department is selling an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione coupe and spider that only have delivery miles on them.
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BMW explains the science of 0-60 mph times
You've probably never thought much of what goes into a 0-60 mph sprint, but a video from BMW explains it all in great detail.
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FCA to pay Tesla for help in avoiding European emissions violations
To get its fleet-wide average carbon emissions down to a permissible level in Europe, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will pay Tesla hundreds of millions of dollars to count its EVs.
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Fisker recruits ex-Toyota and VW manufacturing exec for 300-mile electric SUV
Fisker has hired an industry veteran to help lay the groundwork for production of its 300-mile electric SUV due in 2021.
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A 1967 Ford Shelby GT350 with almost all of its original parts, as well as the original invoice and window sticker, went under the hammer recently and fetched $187,000.
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Watch a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon hit 211 mph
It's been nearly two years since the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon arrived on the scene, and although the car has exited production, it's still making a splash. The latest accolade comes from the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds (JBPG) runway in Merritt Island, Florida. The company claims the runway...
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Apple patents system to help self-driving cars correct slipping tires
Apple remains quiet about any plans for self-driving cars, but it continues to file patents that clue us into what the technology company is interested in. A new patent revolves around detecting speed and behavior at a self-driving car's tires. Essentially, it's a new process that could give a...
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How to spring clean a car without fancy equipment
As many parts of the world begin to thaw after winter, it's time to give the cars a much-needed bath after months of snow, salt, slush and other road debris. Some may recall AMMO Auto Care produced a video showcasing an intense detailing routine to rid any car of salt last year, but this time...
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2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45, 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 2019 Corvette Grand Sport: This Week's Top Photos
Mercedes-Benz has a new generation of its CLA compact sedan on its hands and this week we spotted a prototype for the high-performance CLA45 from Mercedes-AMG. We hear the car will come with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and over 400 horsepower. Another vehicle we spied was Land Rover's...
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Track-only Ferrari models to invade Laguna Seca for Ferrari Racing Days
Ferrari fans should pack their bags for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca this May as the Ferrari Racing Days will storm the track. Fans will be able to see some of the most sought-after Ferrari production cars duke it out on the track. The Italian firm announced Thursday that the Ferrari Racing Days...
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Casil Motors is taking on the resto-mod trend with an Italian flavor. The Las Vegas-based company announced it will transform 30 Ferrari 328 models into what it calls the BB3X8. The final product looks like something out of a video game with a widebody kit and flared wheel arches. Casil said the kit is made of carbon kevlar, which is used for the modified front wings, bumpers, hood, rear quarter panels, rockers, and ducktail spoiler. The exterior also includes a targa top, made from the same lightweight carbon kevlar, 288 GTO-style fog lights, a two-piece aluminum diffuser, and a conversion...
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Porsche Half11 is sure to shock classic car purists
The Porsche 911 is a dream car for many enthusiasts. Yet, a lot has been done with vintage 911s over the past decade that moves beyond what came from the factory, despite how purists may feel. Forget all that, though, because the Half11 is a 911 project like we've never seen. In a Thursday report...
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2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition will cost nearly six figures
Improved track capability will cost buyers of the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition. The luxury brand revealed the limited-edition sports coupe will cost a whopping $97,675 when it goes on sale. The announcement came Thursday alongside pricing for the standard Lexus RC F, which will start at $65,775...
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Modified McLaren 720S enters the 8s in the quarter-mile
The McLaren 720S is an incredibly quick car straight from the factory but with some fairly standard mods it can be turned into an insanely quick machine.
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400-horsepower VW Golf R reportedly back on the table
VW previewed a 400-horsepower Golf variant in concept form back in 2014 but the car never made production. That might not be case for the next-generation Golf due in 2020.
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2020 Karma Revero, 2019 Audi e-tron, 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53: Car News Headlines
The updated Karma Revero has been teased, the Audi e-tron's EPA-rated range has been confirmed, and a review of the Mercedes-AMG E53 has been posted.
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A new consortium has been established by major automakers and SAE International to help determine safety standards for developing self-driving cars.
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High-riding Bugatti not ruled out
Bugatti chief Stephan Winkelmann has reportedly confirmed that a high-riding model, something along the lines of a crossover mixed with a supercar, is being considered for a second model line.
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This is the minivan Faraday Future's designing for a Chinese video game company
Faraday Future plans to form a joint venture with Chinese video game company The9 to build hundreds of thousands of EVs in China.
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2019 Audi e-tron rated by EPA with 204 miles of range
Audi's e-tron only gets 204 miles of range but its battery has been designed to offer a more consistent range over the life of the vehicle and in a wider variety of conditions.
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Volvo adds 415-hp Polestar Engineered option for V60, XC60
Polestar may be a standalone brand within Volvo Cars these days, but the former performance arm is still working its magic on various Volvo models. The latest models to receive the Polestar Engineered option are the V60 wagon and XC60 SUV, Volvo announced on Wednesday. The Polestar Engineered...
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Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series adds flair to the luxo SUV
If a standard Bentley Bentayga V8 doesn't stand out enough, allow the newly announced Design Series to remedy that. The luxury brand announced the Bentayga V8 Design Series on Wednesday, and it adds even more luxury and some flair to the opulent SUV. As the name implies, the Design Series is all...
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