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The Dodge Challenger is about to enter its 11th year on the market but sales are still going strong. Dodge will add some updates for 2019 to keep the momentum going, including the addition of a retro-inspired dual-snorkel hood scoop for the Hellcat. Porsche's latest Cayenne has spawned its first hybrid variant: the Cayenne E-Hybrid. We say “first” variant because a more potent Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is thought to be coming as well. The first prototype for Ford's new Escape has been spotted. It looks like the designers have implemented a smoother, more fluid-like design for the...
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Kia Stinger, Infiniti EV platform, Abt Audi R8 art car: Car News Headlines
The Kia Stinger is your new performance bargain but the car isn't perfect. After spending an extended period of time with one, we've come up with a list of the good and the bad. Almost all Infinitis will be underpinned by a new electrified platform that's set to spawn its first model in 2021. It...
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Audi A1 spy shots, Mercedes-AMG E53, mystery Porsche 911 GT2 RS: Today's Car News
Audi is working on a new generation of its A1 subcompact hatchback. The latest prototypes are wearing barely any camouflage gear, which suggests the reveal can't be far. Sadly, it isn't expected in the United States. Mercedes-AMG has revealed a new E53 sport sedan. It replaces the current E43 and...
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Ford drops sedans, Canepa Porsche 959SC, BMW M850i xDrive: Today's Car News
It's hard to imagine but in a few short years Ford will no longer have a sedan in its lineup, at least in North America. The automaker sees the shift to SUVs and pickups as permanent and is going all in on the vehicles. The folks at Canepa continue to churn out tantalizing upgrades for the Porsche...
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BMW iX3 concept, 2019 Lexus ES, new Gumpert sports car: Car News Headlines
BMW's electric X3 due on sale in late 2020 was previewed this week in concept form at the 2018 Beijing auto show. The concept reveals some of the unique styling cues pegged for the electric X3, along with some of the specs. Lexus unveiled its redesigned ES in the Chinese capital. The improvements...
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Mercedes A-Class sedan, Range Rover 6x6, Audi S8 spy shots: Today's Car News
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its first-ever A-Class sedan. The version shown has been designed specifically for the Chinese market but we'll see an A-Class sedan in the United States later this year. It's due in the fall as a 2019 model. A design firm specializing in superyachts has designed a Land...
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If you've never heard of Edd China, we're sure you're familiar with his popular television show “Wheeler Dealers.” China was the mechanic component of the show but he called it quits last year after 13 seasons. The good news is that he isn't retiring just yet. Instead he's coming out with a new show. BMW's new 8-Series has been spotted again, this time in its convertible body style. The original 8-Series never spawned a convertible, although BMW did get around to building a prototype. Volkswagen has revealed full details on its ID R race car that will take on this year's Pikes...
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Cadillac XT6 spy shots, Maybach concept leaked, 911 GT3 RS 'Ring time: Today's Car News
Cadillac's three-row crossover SUV has finally been spotted. The Lincoln Aviator-rival is expected to go by the name XT6 and reach showrooms by the middle of next year. Mercedes-Maybach's concept for the 2018 Beijing auto show has been revealed early. It blends elements of SUVs and sedans and...
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Presidential limos, Brabham supercar, VW ID R electric racer: Car News Headlines
Both President Trump and Putin are set to receive their respective presidential limos this summer. Details are scarce for security reasons but we already have a good idea of what each will look like thanks to our spy shots. The Brabham race team launched by legendary Australian Formula 1 driver...
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BMW M2 Competition, Aston Martin DBS, Porsche 911 Turbo: Today's Car News
BMW's M2 has spawned a spicier Competition model. It generates 405 horsepower from the same engine found in the M3/M4, and if you're considering buying one we'd say don't even hesitate for a minute on pulling the trigger. You will not be disappointed. Aston Martin's replacement for the Vanquish...
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Shelby GT500 spy shots, Focus ST spy shots, Maybach SUV concept: Car News Headlines
Ford's latest prototypes for the new Mustang Shelby GT500 are wearing the least camouflage gear yet. Clearly visible are the car's new aero elements, massive brake discs, and Cobra badge. Another Ford making the spy shots round is the sporty ST variant of the recently revealed fourth-generation...
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VW Golf spy shots, Katech Corvette Z06 engine, Bugatti telemetry: Today's Car News
Volkswagen engineers are out testing the next generation of the Golf hatchback. The new car is still at the test mule stage but the first prototypes should be out soon since production starts next year. The folks at Katech have developed another impressive engine, this time for the Chevrolet...
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Porsche's Panamera is an impressive beast, even in base trim. The base car has 330 horsepower on tap and plenty of luxury, though we'd still add some options like rear-wheel steering and air suspension. Mercedes-Benz's soft reboot of Maybach is miles ahead of where the brand was during its standalone days. At this month's Beijing auto show, we'll see a new concept from Maybach, possibly an ultra-posh version of the next-gen GLS. Aston Martin's next model from its AMR performance sub-brand will be based on the Rapide. We've just spotted a prototype at the Nürburgring. You'll find these...
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Porsche 911 Speedster, Hybrid Kinetic K350, BMW self-driving car: Today's Car News
Porsche has been spotted testing a new 911 Speedster. The car is the final variant of the current 911 generation before the redesigned 992 rolls in. Chinese electric car startup Hybrid Kinetic will use this month's 2018 Beijing auto show to present two concepts. One is a small SUV called the K350...
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Aston Martin Vantage, Audi A6 Avant, Ram 1500: Car News Headlines
Aston Martin has a new Vantage on its hands but is it different enough to warrant trading in the previous model? Oh yes. It's light, it's taut, and it's got one of the best V-8 engines currently in production. Audi has a new A6 that we only get to experience in sedan form here in the United States...
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Ford Focus, Lexus ES: Today's Car News
Lamborghini is testing a new, more hardcore version of the Aventador on the Nürburgring. It's tipped to revive Lamborghini's SVJ designation, which was last used on the Miura SVJ of the 1970s, and it could just be the last version of the Aventador before the car's successor arrives. Ford's...
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Chevy Camaro, BMW M2 Competition, Buick Enspire concept: Car News Headlines
Chevrolet has given the Camaro a mid-cycle update. There's new styling front and rear and the track-focused 1LE option has finally been made available with the Camaro's 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 base powertrain. The first official photos of the BMW M2 Competition have hit the web. There...
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Jeep Wrangler pickup, C8 Corvette, Lincoln comeback: Car News Headlines
Jeep will once again have a pickup truck in its lineup starting next year. A prototype has just been spotted and confirms the truck will be based on the latest Wrangler. We also have tentative confirmation that the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette will in fact be a mid-engined car. A Chevy dealer...
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A collaboration between Ferrari and well renowned sci-fi illustrator Riccardo Burchielli has resulted in a new web-based comic. The story is set in the distant future where despite some harsh conditions racing lives on. Jaguar's I-Pace electric crossover only made its debut a month ago but we've already spent some time behind the wheel. That time was very short unfortunately but we still managed to learn a few things. McLaren has given us a glimpse at its upcoming F1 successor. The glimpse has come in the form of a sculpture that shows the layout of the car's cabin. You'll find these stories...
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BMW X5 spy shots, original G-Class run-out sale, Trans Am 455: Car News Headlines
BMW is out testing a redesigned X5. The new SUV will be the nameplate’s fourth generation, and judging by the latest spy shots it will take on a sharper, more dynamic look. The debut will take place later this year. Mercedes-Benz has a redesigned G-Class but the original, whose design has...
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SF electric cars, BMW M3 spy shots, Ferrari hybrid tester: Today's Car News
Yet another electric car startup has come out of the woodwork. The latest is SF Motors which already has a plant in the United States and is constructing another in China. It's also got a co-founder of Tesla among its ranks. BMW is out testing prototypes for its next-generation M3. Don't expect a...
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Lincoln Aviator, Jaguar I-Pace design, Jaguar I-Pace SVR: Car News Headlines
The hits just keep coming from the New York auto show. Check out our video previews of the Genesis G70, Genesis Essentia Concept, and Lincoln Aviator. The Genesis G70 shares much of its engineering with the Kia Stinger, but it's shorter and slimmer, and that should make it sportier. The Aviator...
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Acura MDX A-Spec, Genesis electric coupe, Alfa Romeo black packs: Car News Headlines
We're now into the second day of the 2018 New York International Auto Show but there are still many vehicles to report on. One is the Acura MDX A-Spec, which arrives for 2019 and adds plenty of aggression to the luxury mid-size SUV. Genesis used the show to roll out the Essentia concept. It's an...
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Lincoln Aviator, Cadillac XT4, Audi RS 5 Sportback: Today's Car News
Lincoln's new Aviator is the hit of this week's 2018 New York auto show. It's due on sale next year and will bring with it a new rear-wheel-drive platform and a plug-in hybrid option. The latter is expected to put some supercar powertrains to shame. Another popular reveal was that of the Cadillac...
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