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  • 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long-wheelbase model - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

    It’s been almost a year since Volkswagen first showed us its new Tiguan. However, the vehicle still isn’t on sale in the United States as VW is waiting until development of this long-wheelbase model is complete. Another reason for the delay is that U.S.-spec Tiguans are to be sourced from VW’s plant in Puebla, Mexico which needed to be upgraded to accommodate the new compact SUV. So far we’ve only seen the second-generation Tiguan’s regular bodystyle. Today we have our first look at the stretched version thanks to these spy shots of an undisguised prototype. The...

  • Teaser for Cadillac concept car debuting during 2016 Monterey Car Week
    Cadillac to preview new tech, design themes with concept in Monterey

    Cadillac has dropped a teaser video for a new concept car it plans to unveil on Thursday as part of its Monterey Car Week schedule. The concept is thought to preview new technology and design themes for Cadillac’s upcoming models, and not necessarily a specific model. The General Motors...

  • Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration concept, 2016 Beijing Auto Show
    Mercedes-AMG E63 Black Series, Infiniti VC-T Engine, Koenigsegg Agera XS: Car News Headlines

    A prototype for what’s thought to be a Black Series version of the next-generation Mercedes-AMG E63 has been spotted. The prototype features the new E63 Wagon’s body but is wearing some extra-wide fenders. Infiniti will be the first major automaker to introduce an engine with variable...

  • Koenigsegg Agera RS
    First U.S.-spec Koenigsegg Agera RS to land in Monterey

    Koenigsegg is ready to deliver its first federalized car in the United States. While there are a handful of the Swedish supercar marque’s cars already on these shores, including an uber-rare One:1, the cars don’t comply with local regulations meaning they were probably imported under...

  • Jay Leno driving a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
    Ferrari collector reveals plans for Steve McQueen-inspired brown F12

    Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] 275 was the successor to the automaker’s hugely-successful 250 series, and to many it’s still the definitive Ferrari. The cars were beautiful to look at, incredibly fast and even had a few celebrity owners to boot, one of which was Steve McQueen. One of the...

  • Infiniti VC-Turbo engine
    Infiniti confirms variable compression engine

    Infiniti is destined to become the first major automaker with a variable compression engine. The engine, dubbed the VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbo), has the ability to alter the compression ratio, i.e. the volume of the combustion chamber when a piston is at the bottom of the stroke compared to...

  • 2016 Tesla Model S

    Type approval for the Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S and Model X in Europe reveal that the next step up in performance for the popular electric sedan and SUV will be in the form of a 100-kilowatt-hour battery. As first discovered by enthusiast website Kenteken, the Dutch government’s automotive authority, the RDW, lists on its website type approval for P100D versions of the Model S and Model X. This type approval is required for registering a vehicle for road use. The news isn’t a huge surprise as hacker Jason Hughes discovered as early as March that Tesla was planning a P100D...

  • 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback
    2017 Honda Civic Hatchback first look

    The 10th-generation Honda Civic Hatchback has been revealed ahead of its world debut in late September at the 2016 Paris auto show. The car arrives in showrooms in the fall, as a 2017 model, where it will join the related Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe. It will be the first Civic Hatchback offered in...

  • Teaser for Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept debuting at 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
    Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept teased ahead of Monterey debut

    The world's wealthiest car enthusiasts—and a team of our not quite so well-heeled editors—are set to descend on California's scenic Central Coast this week, and it turns out that Mercedes-Benz's Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand will have something to tantalize its core clientele. The...

  • ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ concept art - Megatron
    Transformers 5 concept art reveals Megatron, Hound

    The latest installment in the Michael Bay-gasm that is the Transformers franchise is taking shape. It's called Transformers: The Last Knight, and we've already seen a number of of the Autobots and Decepticons set to star in the flick. There's Hot Rod, a good guy that takes his car shape from the...

  • Mercedes-AMG E63 mule thought to be a Black Series
    Possible Mercedes-AMG E63 Black Series spied

    It’s been a while since Mercedes-AMG last had a Black Series in its lineup but a new one could now be brewing. A prototype for AMG’s new E63 Wagon is featured in this video from YouTube user walkoART – Videos, but the tester is sporting some modifications that suggest it may be...

  • 1987 Porsche 959
    Pristine Porsche 959 headed to auction in Monterey

    If you're of a certain generation, the Porsche 959 was probably featured prominently in your bedroom. Yes, you can admit it: You had a poster, a couple of model cars, and, probably some hastily cut pictures snipped from your favorite car magazines. And, if you happen to have played your cards right...

  • 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

    It's not secret a new king of the Ford Mustang lineup is coming. In fact, we've spied it and have even seen video of it roaming the streets of Detroit. The question is what will it be called, and that's what we asked you via a Twitter polls earlier this week. According to your votes, the new 2018 range-topping Ford Mustang should be called the Shelby GT500. That name won out over Cobra R and Mach 1 by a landslide as you can see below. What should the new Ford Mustang range-topper be called? — MotorAuthority (@motorauthority) August 8, 2016 // ALSO SEE: 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 spy...

  • Livemap augmented-reality helmet is in the prototype phase
    Is an augmented-reality motorcycle helmet still forthcoming?

    The augmented-reality helmet seems to be today's great white whale of motorcycle technology. A number of companies claim to be close to bringing one to market, yet no one has actually delivered. One company that seemed close was, in reality, just blowing all of its crowd-sourced cash on strippers...

  • 2016 Lexus GS F
    Lexus to open new performance driving school

    Performance driving schools are wonderful. A range of automakers have them to celebrate the performance of their hottest cars. These schools allow you to learn all about pushing a car to its limits, and possibly beyond, in a controlled environment. You'll have a wealth of knowledge and skill at...

  • A 1970 Plymouth GTX barn find
    1970 Plymouth GTX pops out of the barn and up for auction

    Mopar muscle cars bring mo money when it comes to the auction block, and they have for some time. Buying a clean example of a desirable Plymouth or Dodge muscle car will separate from a large sum of money. The barn finds are still out there, though, and the latest example is a 1970 Plymouth GTX...

  • This Week on the Forums: 08.12.2016
    Thread theater, nightmare projects, bruised bikers and more: This Week On The Forums

    There are bad vacations. Then there's what happened to Chinese tourist "Mr L." Because after coming to Europe for holiday, the reportedly well-dressed man accidentally wound up spending nearly two weeks in a German refugee camp, where he was given the proverbial three hots and a cot, but no access...

  • 2018 Volkswagen Arteon (CC successor) spy shots - Image via  S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    New VW CC spied, Karma Revero revealed, World Rallycross explained: Today’s Car News

    Volkswagen is working on a new generation of its CC sedan and a prototype has just been spotted. It reveals that the new CC will be a roomier, more dynamic-looking car than the model it replaces. Another sleek sedan making headlines is the Karma Revero. This one isn’t exactly a new car, as...

  • Patent drawing for mid-engine sports car filed by Honda - Image via Autovisie

    A recent trademark filing made by Honda may hint at a new sports car to sit below the flagship NSX, sold in the United States and a few other markets as an Acura. The trademark filing was made with the European Union Intellectual Property Office and is for the “ZSX” name. A search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office shows Honda filed the ZSX name in 2008, though the trademark has expired and is yet to be renewed. According to France’s TF1 (via Motor1), ZSX will be the name of a new sports car Honda is rumored to be working on. Citing a Honda engineering source, the...

  • DeltaWing GT road car prototype
    Prototype for DeltaWing GT road car revealed

    It’s been a long and rocky road for the radical, arrow-shaped DeltaWing project. The project was born as a proposal for a new type of chassis for IndyCar and later morphed into a race car for the American Le Mans Series, the series founded by key DeltaWing backer Don Panoz. The benefits of...

  • LeEco LeSee concept, 2016 Beijing Auto Show
    Chinese tech giant LeEco confirms car plant

    After wowing audiences in April with the unveiling of its LeSee concept car at the 2016 Beijing auto show, Chinese tech giant LeEco appears to be moving ahead with plans to start car production. The company, famous for its smartphones and online streaming services, announced on Wednesday that it...

  • 2017 BMW 740e xDrive i Performance
    2017 BMW 740e plug-in hybrid gets 64 mpge, 14-mile electric range

    BMW’s 7-Series gets a few new additions for the 2017 model year, one of which is a plug-in hybrid model in the form of the 740e xDrive i Performance. The eco-friendly luxury sedan is priced from $90,095, including a $995 destination charge, and is available in dealerships from August. The EPA...

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
    Report: Mercedes preps EQ nomenclature for new electric sub-brand

    It seems that Mercedes-Benz is inching closer to revealing it's forthcoming all-electric sub-brand. These electric sub-brands are all the rage right now with automakers, and it's almost shocking that Mercedes hasn't come to market with its own yet. We know it's coming and now, thanks to Auto...

  • World Rallycross of Canada, August 2016
    The beginner's guide to World Rallycross

    "Kill all tires." It's a bumper sticker on the back of the Hoonigan cars that compete in the FIA World Rallycross Championship series. It's more than a bumper sticker or a pithy adage, though. It's a philosophy for the whole series. The Series The FIA World Rallycross Championship is a relatively...

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