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Audi has redesigned its A8 flagship sedan. The new, fourth-generation model is the first car with a self-driving system where you can safely take your eyes off the road and hands off the steering wheel for extended periods. A potential rival for the new A8 is the Lucid Air. Engineers developing the sedan recently took a prototype well beyond 200 mph during testing. In fact, the Air’s unrestricted top speed is higher than that of most supercars. Ever wondered what’s inside a Tesla’s battery? A new video reveals in an interesting way the intricacies that make up a Tesla's...
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2018 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS, 2017 Ford GT: Today’s Car News
Tesla, as promised, completed the first production example of its Model 3 on Friday. The highly anticipated electric sedan starts deliveries on July 28 but if you haven’t got a reservation in yet the wait could be a long one. Previous generations of the Porsche 911 GT2 have a reputation for...
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Moller Skycar, Tesla Powerpack, Mercedes G-Class spy shots: Car News Headlines
Canadian Paul Moller has been trying to develop a commercially viable flying car for over four decades. He hasn’t given up yet and is selling off an early prototype to fund the development of a new, fifth-generation design. He claims he’s spent more than $150 million on the project so...
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Mercedes X-Class teased, Dodge Durango SRT priced, BMW X3 M spied: Today’s Car News
Mercedes-Benz has announced the reveal date for its new X-Class, and to build the excitement the automaker dropped a teaser video offering a few glimpses at the upcoming mid-size pickup truck. Sadly, there are no plans to bring it to the United States. Dodge’s new Durango SRT is one of the...
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Volvo electric strategy, Porsche Cayenne spy shots, BMW i8 Roadster teaser: Car News Headlines
Every new Volvo will feature some form of electrification from 2019. We’re talking mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure electric cars. According to Volvo, it’s what customers are demanding. Our latest spy shots of Porsche’s new Cayenne are the most revealing yet. The...
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Lexus RX L, Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Tesla Model 3: Today’s Car News
Lexus looks set to finally introduce an RX with third-row seats. We’ve already spied a prototype, and the latest reports out of Japan claim the 3-row, 7-seat crossover SUV will bow in October at the 2017 Tokyo auto show. Porsche has unleashed a new generation of its 911 GT2 RS, aka the Widow...
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It’s the end of the era at McLaren. Ron Dennis, the man that turned a once struggling Formula One team into a billion-dollar technology empire, has agreed to sell his stake. For Dennis, it’s the end of an almost four-decade tenure at McLaren. Patent drawings have surfaced revealing what’s almost certain to be the next-generation Aston Martin Vantage. The good news is that the design looks noticeably different to the DB11. Mercedes-AMG’s tipped to be introducing a new ‘53’ series range, starting with a new CLS53. Power in the new range is expected to come...
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Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro, Electric BMW 3-Series, Fisker EMotion: Today’s Car News
Aston Martin has somehow managed to make its Vulcan hypercar even more extreme. The 820-horsepower track special is now available with a high-downforce package developed by the new AMR sub-brand. BMW is reportedly planning an electric version of its next-generation 3-Series. An announcement could...
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Mercedes E-Class Cabrio review, Ram 1500 spy shots, Jaguar XE SV Project 8 reveal: Car News Headlines
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is a great option for buyers seeking a big, comfy convertible that won’t break the bank. How does it compare to the smaller C-Class Cabrio and larger S-Class Cabrio? Find out in our first drive review. Ram has been spotted testing its next-generation 1500...
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Aston Martin electric car, Dodge Durango R/T, Godsil Divino: Today’s Car News
Aston Martin will launch its first electric car in 2019. The car, an electric version of the Rapide, was originally due in 2018 but has been delayed a year due to a key partner, cash-strapped Chinese tech giant LeEco, pulling out. Buyers of the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T will be happy to note that the...
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2018 Audi RS 5, 2018 BMW X3 M40i, hardcore Ferrari 488: Car News Headlines
Audi’s redesigned RS 5 has landed and is sporting a twin-turbo V-6 instead of the previous model’s V-8. Does it detract from driving experience? Find out in our first drive review. Another new model is the redesigned BMW X3. The design of the popular small luxury SUV hasn’t...
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Standalone Polestar brand, Jaguar E-Pace, Audi A8: Today’s Car News
Volvo’s spinning off its Polestar performance sub-brand into a standalone brand for high-performance electrified cars. Polestar cars won’t wear any Volvo labels, though there will be technology sharing between the two brands. Jaguar has confirmed the launch of an E-Pace subcompact SUV...
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This past weekend saw the 85th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and it turned out to be one of the best races in years. In it, we saw Porsche make one of the best comebacks in the history of motorsport to secure the win. Ford’s Focus will soon be redesigned and we have new spy shots of a prototype. The latest shots reveal the interior which looks to be very different to the interior of the current model. Mercedes-Benz recently held a dealer meeting in Miami, where the automaker reportedly showed off two new sedans bound for local sale in the not too distant future. One of these was...
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Cadillac CT6 facelift, new VW Polo, Alcon-enhanced F-150 Raptor: Car News Headlines
Cadillac’s CT6 was only introduced in 2016 but a major update is already in the works. The update will see the big sedan adopt the sultry looks of Cadillac’s Escala concept. We also hear that a new, Cadillac-exclusive V-8 might be offered. Volkswagen has unveiled its new...
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Jaguar I-Pace, Jannarelly Design-1, Lexus CT 200h: Today’s Car News
Jaguar’s I-Pace is already in production. It’s due to go on sale in Europe later this year, beating rival electric SUVs from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Unfortunately, it’s not due in the United States until the second half of 2018. Sports car startup Jannarelly just delivered...
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Civic Type R review, McLaren 570S Spider reveal, Wrangler pickup rendered: Car News Headlines
The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is finally here, and we’ve driven it. Curious to know how it stacks up against the Ford Focus RS, Subaru WRX STI and Volkswagen Golf R? Find out in our first drive review. It’s now more affordable than ever to take home an open-top McLaren. The British firm...
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Ford GT production, Ford Ranger spy shots, McLaren IPO: Today’s Car News
Ford’s new GT supercar is actually built by Canadian firm Multimatic. The folks from video game developer Turn 10 Studios were recently allowed to visit the car’s production line, and thankfully they produced a video of the visit for us to enjoy. The Ford Ranger mid-size pickup truck is...
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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS, 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor, 2019 Audi A8: Car News Headlines
Porsche overnight previewed its new 911 GT2 RS and confirmed the car would star on the cover of “Forza Motorsport 7.” We still don’t have all the specs but we hear the car will pack more than 650 horsepower. Ford is working on a new Ranger pickup truck, one that’s coming to...
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Audi’s latest A4 is a fine car but you can get the same package in a sportier, more stylish form factor with the A5 Sportback. Find out what it’s like to drive in our first drive review. Aston Martin’s Vulcan is designed for tearing up the track, so it should come as no surprise that the car can pull a wicked burnout. Attendees of the recent Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb in the United Kingdom got a firsthand experience of what a Vulcan burnout is like. Land Rover’s handsome Range Rover Velar isn’t even on sale yet but already prototypes for a more potent version have...
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Subaru BRZ tS and WRX STI Type RA, first Honda Civic Type R up for auction, Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series: Car News Headlines
Subaru is looking to add more STI models to its lineup, and now we know what two of those are. The 2018 Subuaru WRX STI Type RA adds power, cuts weight, and gets a big rear wing. We will also get the 2018 Subaru BRZ tS. It's not the turbocharged full-on BRZ STI that enthusiasts have wanted, but it...
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Alfa Romeo Giulia track day, Dodge Viper ‘Ring attempt, Tesla Model Y teaser: Car News Headlines
Alfa Romeo’s sharpest tool in the shed right now is the Giulia Quadrifoglio. It’s brilliant on the track though Alfa Romeo still needs to iron out some quality issues. Speaking of the track, a pair of Dodge Viper ACRs will be taking to the Nürburgring in July to attempt a...
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Buick LaCrosse mild-hybrid, “Dirt 4” review, Toyota Supra spy shots: Today’s Car News
Buick’s brought down the price of its LaCrosse by introducing a new mild-hybrid powertrain as the base option. Above it remains the LaCrosse’s naturally-aspirated V-6. Codemasters "Dirt 4" has beautiful graphics, immersive physics, delightful sounds, and intimidating weather. The video...
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Porsche Panamera 4S review, Porsche 911 GT2 RS specs, BMW M8 spy shots: Car News Headlines
Porsche’s Panamera is now offered with more variants than ever. That makes choosing the right one much more difficult. Our latest first drive review looks closely at the Panamera 4S. Another Porsche in the headlines is the fearsome 911 GT2 RS. The car is coming soon, and based on the specs it...
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Audi mild-hybrid tech, Dodge Demon deep dive, Dubuc Tomahawk: Today’s Car News
Audi has revealed the first details on a new mild-hybrid system it will be fitting as standard to its next-generation A8. The system will be fitted regardless of engine type and is said to provide a 16-horsepower boost. We were fortunate enough to spend some time with the folks responsible for the...
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