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Audi’s Q8 has been spied and the latest prototypes are wearing almost zero camouflage gear. It means the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe rival should be making its debut very soon. Speaking of debuts, a new Chinese electric car startup by the name of Byton has revealed a concept for an SUV due to go into production next year. Rather than focus on high-performance, Byton sees technology as being the vehicle’s more important attributes. A listing for a “special” Ford Mustang to be sold at this month’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona suggests the...
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Eleanor Mustang, Ford Ranger, Hyundai fuel cell SUV: Car News Headlines
Ever dreamt of driving the Eleanor Ford Mustang from 2000’s hit movie “Gone in 60 seconds?” Well, you can buy an exact replica complete with a Go Baby Go shifter. It’s a stunning bit of kit. A new Ford Ranger arrives in showrooms this year and photos of the mid-size pickup...
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Kia Niro EV, LaFerrari engine: Today’s Car News
The first photos of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class have hit the web. This represents the first full redesign of the iconic SUV since the original civilian model was launched in 1979, and while it may look familiar there’s actually a new platform and interior within. Kia will preview its...
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Infiniti Q Inspiration, next-gen Porsche 911, HSV’s final Commodore: Car News Headlines
Infiniti finally seems serious about giving us a replacement for the Q45. The Japanese firm has unveiled an impressive flagship sedan concept that will likely be powered by an electric setup. The latest prototypes for Porsche’s next-generation 911 are wearing barely any camouflage gear. Today...
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, KTM X-Bow GT4, SSC Tuatara: Today’s Car News
You didn’t think Ford was just going to sit back and let Chevy and Dodge enjoy all the bragging rights in the muscle car world with their respective Camaro ZL1 1LE and Challenger SRT Demon models, right? No, a new Mustang Shelby GT500 will soon be upon us, and new details on the car have just...
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Porsche Mission E, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Alfa Romeo mid-size SUV: Car News Headlines
We finally have some tentative details on the performance specs of Porsche’s upcoming electric sedan based on the Mission E concept car. The car is due on sale by late 2019 and the most powerful version is expected to have 670 horsepower. New details have emerged on the powertrain for the...
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New CAD images of what’s likely to be the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette have surfaced. This time the images show a new twin-turbocharged V-8 destined for the car. You’ll be surprised at some of the tests Koenigsegg’s supercars are put under to ensure their crashworthniness. For example, one particular test involves hitting the car with hammers. Faraday Future is back in the headlines but for all the wrong reasons. This time, there’s news the electric car startup’s Chinese backer has been ordered back to China due to financial obligations. You'll find these...
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Aston Martin Vulcan road car, Mini personalization, Tesla Roadster horsepower: Today’s Car News
The Aston Martin Vulcan was designed from scratch to be a track car, so making it legal for street use entails more than just slapping on a license plate and some indicators. A company in the United Kingdom has managed to do it, however. Mini is offering a new level of personalization that’s...
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Dodge Demon dyno run, VW Arteon, Trumpchi GA8: Car News Headlines
Dodge Challenger SRT Demons are now being delivered all around the country. Tuning firm A2Speed got its hands on one and proceeded to put it straight on the dyno, and thankfully the company produced a video, too. The sound alone is worth the hit. Volkswagen’s Arteon is currently on sale...
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Acura RDX teased, BMW 8-Series spied, Vulcan road car revealed: Today’s Car News
Acura’s RDX is coming in for a redesign next year. It will be the first RDX fully designed and developed in the United States, and it will also be the first to be based on a platform that isn’t borrowed from a Honda. We’ll also see a new BMW 8-Series launched next year. The latest...
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BMW X7, Buick Regal Sportback, Honda Insight: Car News Headlines
BMW has given us our best look yet at its upcoming X7. The full-size SUV is now in pre-production at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina and is due for a reveal late next year. We’ve just spent some time behind the wheel of Buick’s Regal Sportback. It offers space and...
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2018 Volkswagen Touareg, 2019 Jeep Cherokee, Saleen S7 LM: Today’s Car News
An example of Volkswagen’s next-generation Touareg devoid of any camouflage gear has been spotted. The vehicle is set for a debut next April but sadly we’re unlikely to see it in the United States as VW is focused on the locally made Atlas here. Jeep has given us an early look at its...
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BMW’s been testing its next-generation 3-Series in public for over a year. Today, though, we have the first set of spy shots of the high-performance M3 model. The car is once again expected to pack a twin-turbo inline-6, but we hear output could be dialled up as high as 500 horsepower. Chevrolet over the weekend pulled a surprise reveal of its next-generation Silverado 1500. Due for the 2019 model year, the pickup truck features revised styling, but unfortunately that’s all we know about it because Chevy is saving the details for next month’s official debut in Detroit...
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Toyota GR Super Sport, Nissan Terra, Faraday Future troubles: Today’s Car News
Toyota is out to demonstrate the technology transfer possibilities between its motorsport and production divisions with a supercar concept. Called the GR Super Sport, the new concept will make its debut in January at the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon tuning fest. The first photos of Nissan’s new...
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2018 Cadillac CTS-V, 2018 Infiniti QX80, 2020 Range Rover Evoque: Car News Headlines
The Cadillac CTS-V is a bit of a performance bargain when you compare it with its direct rivals. Not only does it have a much lower starting price, but it also has the most power. Infiniti’s implemented some significant updates to its QX80 and we’ve got a full first drive review posted...
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Jeep Wrangler tested, G-Class interior revealed, Toyota Corolla iM spied: Today’s Car News
We’ve taken a spin in the new Wrangler, the JL series, and have a full first drive review posted. The vehicle delivers everything we were hoping for and more, making it the best Wrangler yet. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the interior of its new G-Class which debuts next month at the 2018 North...
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, hardcore Ferrari 488, Tesla Model S wagon: Car News Headlines
A new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is coming, and information on the car’s powertrain may have just been leaked. The Mustang flagship is due out next year and will be taking the fight to the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Ferrari is working on a hardcore...
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Ford Focus spied, McLaren Senna revealed, VW Jetta prototype tested: Today’s Car News
The next generation of Ford’s Focus Sedan has been spotted, and the car is almost completely devoid of camouflage gear. That means the reveal must be coming up very soon. McLaren over the weekend showed the latest addition to its flagship Ultimate Series range. The car is called the Senna...
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We’ve just driven Volvo’s new XC40 compact crossover SUV. It’s not only one of the best-looking vehicles in the segment, it also has decent handling and plenty of poke. The competition should be worried. Buyers looking for a much more substantial SUV may want to wait until next year. That’s when we’ll see both BMW and Mercedes-Benz introduce new full-size SUVs. In the case of the latter, we’re looking at a redesigned GLS. Ford will start production of an electric SUV with 300 miles of range in 2020. The vehicle was originally planned to be built in Michigan...
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Cadillac XT4 spied, Honda self-driving car confirmed, Lamborghini Urus design detailed: Car News Headlines
Cadillac will launch a compact crossover SUV on the market next year. To be called the XT4, the vehicle will go up against the likes of the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, and we hear it might also offer a plug-in hybrid option. Honda aims to have on the market by 2025 a car with Level 4 self-driving...
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Porsche Mission E spied, Morgan Aero GT teased, Jaguar F-Type tested: Today’s Car News
The production version of Porsche’s Mission E concept from 2015 has been spotted again. The electric sport sedan is due on sale in 2019 and should have a range of 300 miles and charging time as little as 15 minutes. Morgan is just a few months out from unveiling its most extreme road car to...
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BMW 8-Series spied, Lamborghini Urus revealed, Range Rover plug-in hybrid tested: Car News Headlines
BMW is bringing back the 8-Series, and judging by the latest spy shots the car is almost ready for its reveal. The standard 8-Series is a large, luxurious coupe but there will also be a convertible body style and high-performance M8 variant. Lamborghini has revealed its new Urus SUV. It’s got...
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Mercedes GLE spied, Rimac supercar teased, electric Land Rover confirmed: Today’s Car News
Mercedes-Benz’s GLE is about to be redesigned and we’ve got some spy shots of the new SUV. It debuts next year, as a 2019 model. Rimac has released the first photo of its follow-up to the Concept_One. There’s a family resemblance between the two electric supercars, though the new...
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Saleen S1, Aria FXE, Aston Martin Vantage: Car News Headlines
Saleen is back with a new standalone sports car called the S1. The mid-engine marvel packs a 450-horsepower 4-cylinder and weighs just 2,685 pounds thanks to aluminum and carbon fiber construction. Another American firm, Aria Group, has unveiled a hybrid supercar with 1,150 horsepower. Right now...
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