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The order books are open for Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] reborn supercar, the GT, but getting on the list isn't quite as simple as walking down to your local showroom and picking out the options you want. With a list price beginning in the mid-$400,000s, the GT isn't for everyone. And Ford knows that. Among the initial questions asked on the application pages, found on the special website www.fordgt.com, are some designed to determine just how closely related the potential buyer is to Ford and its motorsports programs. For instance, the application asks if buyers have previously owned a GT...
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Infiniti QX concept, 2016 MOMO Edition VW Jetta, 2017 Lincoln Continental: Car News Headlines
Infiniti has teased a new concept car it plans to debut at this month’s 2016 Beijing Auto Show. The concept previews the styling of the automaker’s next-generation SUVs, in particular the next QX50. We’ve just taken a spin in the latest MOMO Edition Volkswagen Jetta. This one has...
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Bugatti Chiron cold starts in Monaco, sounds mean
Examples of the 1,480-horsepower Chiron hypercar are being delivered to Bugatti dealerships around the globe. We recently brought you photos of a silver example delivered to a dealership in Munich. Recently, a navy blue example was delivered to a dealership in Monaco. This time, though, there were...
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2017 Lincoln Continental priced from $45,485
The 2017 Lincoln Continental has been priced from $45,485, including a $925 destination charge. The figure is several thousand dollars higher than the starting price of the MKS, which the Continental replaces, though it’s below what most rivals in this segment charge. Even Cadillac’s...
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With speed limits lifted, Koenigsegg returning to Nürburgring to attempt lap record
Just over a year ago, Swedish supercar marque Koenigsegg was testing a version of its then-new One:1 at the Nürburgring in the hope of setting a record for a street-legal production car. Unfortunately, just as Koenigsegg was testing, the motorsport governing body in Germany forced the...
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Mini sports car plans dropped in favor of sedan?
Last year, the boss of Mini Peter Schwarzenbauer started talking about a refocus of the brand around five core models or pillars. The pillars already include the new Hardtop (and Hardtop 4 Door), Convertible and Clubman. Later this year, the new Countryman will arrive as the fourth pillar. That...
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A Chinese firm has so closely copied a Porsche Macan that it takes an especially keen eye to spot how they differ. Zotye Auto has developed a reputation for knocking off European crossovers and SUVs, but the company's new SR8 is undoubtedly its best effort yet. These latest photos, which follow up on some spy shots from last year, reveal the final SR8 (which has changed names from T700 over the last 12 months). And that's not really a compliment, especially if you're Porsche. The Chinese knockoff market is largely unregulated, meaning the SR8 will be available for consumers aiming for the...
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Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration concept heads to Beijing, hints at next QX50
The latest in Infiniti’s Inspiration series of forward-looking design concepts is a striking SUV. Called the QX Sport Inspiration, the new concept is set to make its debut this month at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. It previews a next-generation SUV from Infiniti, likely the next QX50, though...
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Lamborghini Countach once owned by Carroll Shelby’s wife up for grabs
The Lamborghini Countach continues to explode in value. It's gone from poster car to a high-dollar collector car. Now two are set to cross the auction block, this time in the United Kingdom courtesy of Silverstone Auctions. First up is an absolutely stunning example of the 1989 Lamborghini Countach...
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Toyota, Clemson University partner for new uBox Concept
Students immersed in Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research have partnered with Toyota to create a new concept car aimed at Gen-Z, an emerging market younger than Millennials. The uBox Concept is designed to be both a recreation-friendly vehicle and a mobile office thanks...
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Porsche 911 R offered on eBay for $1.25 million
We know the Porsche market is hot right now, but the $1.25 million asking price for a brand new 911 R that hasn't even been built yet might be a little on the excessive side. An eBay listing from Hamburg, Germany, claims that the 911 R in question is set to be delivered in July. As one of the 991...
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Oscar-nominated filmmaker begins work on VW "dieselgate" documentary
If you're going to find someone to document Volkswagen's "dieselgate" emissions scandal on film, there's probably not a better person to do that than Steve Kalafer. Not only has Kalafer been nominated for an Oscar three times, he owns a VW dealership in New Jersey. Actually, Kalafer is the chairman...
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The entry-level version of Tesla's new Model X crossover may have just hit the market recently, but the electric vehicle builder has already upgraded its battery—and its price. The Model X 70D is gone, replaced with the 75D. Actually, the 70D never existed as Tesla hasn't built the base model yet, opting to built bigger revenue high-end models. The nomenclature change reflects an upgrade from 70 kWh to 75 kWh for its lithium ion battery pack. Range, as a result, climbs from an estimated 220 miles to 237 miles on a single charge. Tesla says that the 75D will hit 60 mph from a complete...
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2018 Audi S5 Sportback spy shots
These are our first spy shots of the new Audi S5 Sportback. The current A5 Sportback range, including the S5 Sportback, isn’t sold in the United States but recent comments from Audi of America President Scott Keogh suggest the next-generation version is coming. Audi’s next-generation A5...
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2016 Camaro clocked speeding at 171 mph
Getting caught speeding is never a good thing, especially when you are cited for triple digits. However, a Minnesota man may have just done Chevrolet a favor by showing the incredible capability of the 2016 Camaro SS. Last Friday night at 6:50 pm, and unidentified man from Lakeside, Minnesota, was...
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Long-wheelbase Jaguar XF to debut at 2016 Beijing Auto Show
The long-wheelbase Jaguar XF we spied testing last year has been confirmed for a debut at this month’s 2016 Beijing Auto Show. The vehicle, dubbed the XFL, has been developed exclusively for the Chinese market where long-wheelbase executive sedans sell in significant numbers. Rival firms...
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Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa about to resign--report
Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] shareholders are set to convene in Amsterdam on Friday to nominate a new board of directors. It’s being reported that as part of the process, current CEO Amedeo Felisa will step down. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reports that Felisa will stay on as a...
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New 'Top Gear' episodes coming to Netflix
New episodes of Top Gear will be coming to Netflix, one of the bosses of the popular online streaming service has confirmed. Speaking with The Guardian, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said distribution would match “the same deals” previous seasons of the show fell under...
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The Lexus RX might not be the most exciting option when it comes to mid-size crossover SUVs with a bit of luxury, but previous generations have proven to be solid, dependable performers. With the latest generation, which is all-new for the 2016 model year, Lexus set out to spice things up a little. The basic formula is the same but now the RX comes with a bold design that definitely makes it stand out from the crowd. The overall size is also up. The vehicle is about 5 inches longer than before, with the wheelbase growing by about 2 in. It’s still a strict five-seater, though. A larger...
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Ford GT order books open, pricing in the mid-$400,000s
The new GT supercar from Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is already one of the most desirable cars on the planet, and that’s before the Blue Oval has listed any performance specs or even mentioned a price. That was to be expected, though, given the significance of the nameplate and the fact Ford...
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Leaked info suggests Mercedes-AMG's new E63 coming with 603 hp, 3.5-second 0-60 time
As we edge closer to the reveal of the all-new Mercedes-AMG E63, more and more information about the high-performance sedan continues to emerge. Overnight, leaked information from what appears to be an internal website for Mercedes-Benz’s Russian division surfaced on an enthusiast forum. The...
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Is this the wildest hoverboard yet?
Becoming your very own Rocket Man may become a reality thanks to French ski champion Franky Zapata. The brain behind water jet Flyboards has released an absolutely crazy video showing a new, jet-powered Flyboard Air hovering well above a lake. Early reports indicate that the Flyboard Air is capable...
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Bonhams to auction off rare Aston Martins, including ex-Stirling Moss DB3S
Next month, the auction house Bonhams will set up shop on the grounds of Aston Martin's old Works factory in Newport Pagnell, England, where a number of the automaker's best-known cars will go under the hammer. Chief among them is a 1954 Aston Martin DB3S, which is estimated to sell for as much as...
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Russian coachbuilder reimagines Aston Martin's DB9
Aston Martin may no moving on from the DB9, but a Russian coachbuilder hopes to reinvent the two-door as an even more exclusive coupe. Cardi, a Moscow design firm, says its Concept 442, which was first reported on by Abto24, could breathe new life into used DB9s. ALSO SEE: Aston Martin-inspired...
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