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  • 2017 BMW M760i xDrive

    Come next year, BMW will be selling two versions of its 7-Series with as much as 600 horsepower on tap. One is the Alpina B7 xDrive that we saw at this week’s 2016 Chicago Auto Show and the other is a V-12-powered M Performance model known as the M760i xDrive. The M Performance model will debut at next month’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Another car set to appear at the Geneva Motor Show is the Opel Ampera-e. It’s the version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV that General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] will offer in Europe. Ferrari [NYSE:F] has released a teaser video for its new race car...

  • 2017 Kia Niro, 2016 Chicago Auto Show
    2017 Kia Niro hybrid revealed, promises 50 MPG combined

    Previewed in concept form almost three years ago, Kia’s first dedicated hybrid, the Niro, has finally been revealed. It’s a compact crossover that isn’t related to any other model in Kia’s lineup. In fact, it’s said to have a dedicated platform. The Niro is set to go...

  • 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid, 2016 Chicago Auto Show
    2017 Kia Optima Coming With Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid Options

    The latest Kia Optima is already a great option for buyers on a budget looking for a svelte, sporty sedan. At launch, the car was offered with three four-cylinder engine choices whose outputs ranged from 178 to 247 horsepower. Now Kia has added two new hybrid options. On show this week at the 2016...

  • 2017 Ram 2500 Off-Road, 2016 Chicago Auto Show
    2017 Ram 2500 Off-Road rolls into Chicago

    The 2017 Power Wagon wasn’t the only new pickup Ram had on display at this week’s 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] brand also rolled out this off-roader based on the 2500 Heavy Duty. It’s called the 2500 Off-Road and according to Ram it’s...

  • Scuderia Ferrari’s headquarters
    Ferrari Fires Up 2016 Formula One Power Unit: Video

    There hasn’t been a Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] world champion in Formula One since 2007, when Kimi Räikkönen took top honors. The Finn will be with the Italian team in 2016, and by his side will be German driver Sebastian Vettel. ALSO SEE: 1957 Ferrari 335 S Sells For $36M--The Second...

  • BAC Mono with wider chassis
    BAC Mono Gets More Spacious Cockpit

    We recently learned that British track car specialist BAC was considering adding a second model to its lineup, which at present only comprises the Mono. While the second model was said to be some years away still, in the interim BAC will introduce a wider a version of the Mono offering more space...

  • 1957 Ferrari 335 S chassis number 0674

    There doesn’t look to be any signs of a cooling off in the classic car market with a 1957 Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] 335 S selling for a staggering 32,075,000 euros (approximately $36,165,000) at auction recently. This represents the second highest price paid for a car at auction, with the highest being the $38,115,000 paid for a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO back in 2014. Of course, cars have traded for much higher sums in private. Some readers will recall that another 250 GTO sold for $52 million back in 2013. The 335 S that was just sold at the recent Artcurial’s Salon Retromobile sale in...

  • Opel Ampera-e
    Chevy Bolt EV’s Powertrain Specs, Opel Twin Revealed

    Chevrolet’s Bolt EV was unveiled to the world during last month’s 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, though at the time we weren’t treated to any of the car’s specs apart from the much-hyped 200-mile driving range and $30,000 price tag after incentives. The Bowtie brand...

  • 2017 BMW M760i xDrive
    BMW 7-Series Gets V-12-Powered M Performance Model

    BMW has just unveiled an Alpina-tuned version of its all-new, sixth-generation 7-Series. The car is the BMW Alpina B7 xDrive and thanks to a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 it delivers as much as 600 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Incredibly, BMW has now announced a second 7-Series...

  • 2016 Infiniti Q50 (3.0T Red Sport 400), 2016 Chicago Auto Show
    Infiniti Launches Red Sport Performance Trim: Live Photos

    Infiniti recently announced a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine whose first application is in the Q50 sedan. The engine, part of a new VR series, will eventually make its way across most of the Infiniti lineup, and in its most potent guise—at least for now—will be offered in a...

  • 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, 2016 Chicago Auto Show
    2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Debuts At 2016 Chicago Auto Show: Live Photos

    When Toyota overhauled its Tacoma last year, missing from the lineup was the awesome TRD Pro off-roader. This led to concerns that the vehicle wouldn’t be returning. It turns out it was only taking a little break as a new Tacoma TRD Pro has just rolled into the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The...

  • 2017 Nissan Armada, 2016 Chicago Auto Show
    2017 Nissan Armada returns as rebadged Patrol

    After a brief hiatus, Nissan’s full-size Armada SUV is making a return. The latest generation was unveiled today at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. It's set to go on sale later this year, as a 2017 model. Importantly, it’s no longer related to Nissan’s Titan workhorse, though it still...

  • 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE,  2016 Chicago Auto Show

    Today is the opening day of the 2016 Chicago Auto Show and one of the cars we saw unveiled is a new Chevrolet Camaro 1LE. The all-new, sixth-generation Camaro is already an impressive set of wheels straight out of the box. In fact, the car in its SS guise even took out our Best Car To Buy 2016 award. Now the car has been enhanced with a new 1LE package. The package dates back to 1989 and originally designated a Camaro developed to be more competitive in Showroom Stock road racing series. Today, it provides track enthusiasts with a Camaro setup that’s highly capable of carving up corners...

  • 2017 Ram Power Wagon
    2017 Ram Power Wagon gets a newer, tougher face

    It may not have the speed of Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] F-150 Raptor, but the Ram Power Wagon is an impressive off-roader in its own right. And for the 2017 model year, Ram unveiled some upgrades for this big truck. The 2017 Ram Power Wagon, which debuted today at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show...

  • Cigarette Racing 41’ SD GT3 boat and 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car
    Cigarette Racing Out With New Boat Inspired By The Mercedes-AMG GT3

    Florida’s Cigarette Racing, manufacturer of some of the world’s fastest boats, has revealed a new racing boat inspired by the Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car. This is the sixth-consecutive year of the partnership between Cigarette Racing and Mercedes-AMG, and the duo’s latest creation...

  • 2017 Dodge Durango
    Dodge Polishes 2016 Durango With Metallic Appearance Packages

    Following the debut of the Chrysler 200 and 300 Alloy Edition models, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] is launching a couple of metallic special editions of the Dodge Durango. The new Brass Monkey and Anodized Platinum appearance packages change things up a little for Dodge's big SUV and...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker
    Mercedes Brings Down Sprinter Van Price With Worker Model

    If you need a seriously big van for your business, Mercedes-Benz has an excellent option in the form of the Sprinter. But with a starting price up around $37,490, it’s a costly option, perhaps one too costly for those businesses just starting out. Mercedes brought out a more affordable option...

  • 2014 Ford Fiesta ST (Euro spec)  -  First Drive, March 2013
    Hotter Fiesta Could Be Coming Sans The RS Badge: Report

    The new Focus RS has been generating a lot of buzz for the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F], but with its $36,605 starting price the car is still out of reach for many hot hatch fans. That’s where the oft-rumored Fiesta RS could fill the gap, and according to a new report the car, or at least...

  • Complete cast for 'Top Gear' revealed

    All the rumors about who might be joining British presenter Chris Evans and Friends star Matt LeBlanc as hosts in the new episodes of Top Gear can finally cease as the show’s producer, the BBC, has confirmed the new lineup. Yes, lineup because quite a few names have been confirmed. Shown in the photo above—from left to right—are Rory Reid, Sabine Schmitz, Matt LeBlanc, Chris Evans, Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan and, of course, the Stig. That’s seven personalities so it will be interesting to see how they all fit in each episode. CHECK OUT: Abandoned Ferrari Enzo... Still...

  • Morgan EV3 electric 3 Wheeler prototype
    Morgan Bringing 4/4 80th Anniversary Model And EV3 Electric 3 Wheeler To Geneva

    Morgan, the British firm that builds advanced, high-tech sports cars that look like they stepped out of the first half of the last century, is headed to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show with two new additions. One is a special edition of Morgan’s 4/4, the company’s first car with four wheels...

  • 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet once owned by Janis Joplin
    Janis Joplin's Psychedelic Porsche Heads To Amelia Concours

    Last December, a rather special piece of Porsche history hit the auction block. A 1964 Porsche 356 C wearing a rather unique paint job garnered $1.8 million at the RM auction block. The previous owner was one Janis Joplin. Sadly, Joplin passed away at the age of 27 and her Porsche was rescued from...

  • Ferrari Enzo abandoned in Dubai
    Abandoned Ferrari Enzo... Still Abandoned In Dubai

    Way back in 2011, we caught wind of the sad state of one of the world's greatest supercars. A Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] Enzo was snapped sitting in a police impound lot in the Dubai desert. The car was covered in sand. A sad sight of such a supercar, and one that hasn't changed very much over the course...

  • 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package
    Ford adds Sport Appearance Package to 2017 Explorer

    According to Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F], the top buying consideration for SUV shoppers is exterior appearance. That's probably true, but it's a bit sad that a vehicle with UTILITY right in its name doesn't have its performance capabilities in that top spot. Regardless, it makes sense then that...

  • 2017 Cadillac XT5
    2017 Cadillac XT5 Priced from $39,990

    Cadillac has released pricing for its all-new 2017 XT5 crossover. The XT5, which replaces the SRX in Cadillac's lineup, will start at $39,990 when it goes on sale in April. That figure includes a $995 destination charge and puts the XT5 a couple thousand dollars less than its main competitors, the...

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