Today in Car News
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Jeep is working on a mid-cycle update for its Cherokee. Judging from spy shots, it appears that the vehicle’s controversial styling will be toned down a little with this update. BMW impressed us with photos of its 8-Series concept, but the handsome coupe looks even better in the metal. It’s big and imposing but at the same time you get the feeling it’s also lithe and sporty. Honda’s Civic Type R is set to go on sale in late spring. And now we finally have an idea of what the 306-horsepower hot hatch will cost. You'll find these stories and more in today's car news...
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Ford Focus RS, STI-enhanced Subaru BRZ, NEVS 9-3X electric car: Today’s Car News
Ford has confirmed that the 2018 model year will be the last for the current-generation Focus RS. To mark the end of its run, Ford is offering a limited edition model offering some mechanical and styling upgrades. Subaru is teasing a BRZ sporting a massive STI wing. While we’re not expecting...
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Rolls-Royce Sweptail, Honda Civic Si, BMW M8: Car News Headlines
Rolls-Royce has built what’s possibly the most expensive new car ever sold. It’s a one-off, coachbuilt special that’s been in development for the past four years. Sports car fans on a budget have a worthy option in the form of the 2017 Honda Civic Si. Available as a sedan or...
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Genesis G80 Sport review, Jay Leno Ford GT, 600-hp Jaguar XE: Today’s Car News
There’s a new Korean alternative to the more traditional executive sport sedans hailing from Germany. Hyundai’s new luxury brand, Genesis, has a credible contender in the form of the G80 Sport, and we’ve just driven it. It should come as no surprise that Jay Leno is one of the...
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BMW 8-Series concept, final Chevrolet SS, Porsche 911 GT2 Evo: Car News Headlines
BMW plans to revive its 8-Series nameplate, and at the 2017 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este starting Friday the automaker will present a concept previewing the car. Photos of the concept have already surfaced and reveal a marked change in direction for the brand’s styling. The...
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Geely buys Lotus, GMC refines 2018 Yukon Denali, VW reveals GTI hybrid concept: Today’s Car News
For years under the control of Malaysian automaker Proton, British sports car brand Lotus is about to join Volvo, Lynk & Co and Geely as car brands under the control of China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Zhejiang Geely today agreed to purchase a 51 percent stake in Lotus. The 2018 GMC...
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You’ve already read our take on the 2017 Ford GT. Now listen to what one of the people Ford selected to actually purchase the car thinks. In this case that person is fitness king Andy Frisella. We now know how much the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will set you back. Considering the exclusivity and performance on offer, the price is an absolute bargain. A shame so few are being built. Audi says it will have a fully self-driving car in production by 2021. It will be a city car that Audi will likely offer on a trial basis as opposed to directly selling it to customers. You'll find these...
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Ford Explorer spy shots, Nissan’s next EV, Shelby styling pack: Today’s Car News
A prototype for Ford’s next-generation Explorer has been spotted again. The redesigned SUV is due for the 2019 model year and may end up spawning a new Aviator for Lincoln. Nissan is working on a new concept car hinting at its next standalone electric car. The concept, which will be unveiled...
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Wide-body Ford Mustang, VW Up! GTI, Audi SQ5 review: Car News Headlines
Shelby American has finally rolled out a wide-body version of the sixth-generation Ford Mustang. The modifications are so seamless that you’ll be hard-pressed to guess this isn’t a factory option. Volkswagen’s tiny Up! will soon be available in GTI trim. The automaker has revealed...
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Acura TLX driven, Mercedes X-Class spied, Toyota flying car teased: Today’s Car News
Acura’s TLX has received some extensive updates for 2018. The aim of the updates was to inject some much-needed excitement into the otherwise competent sedan. Find out if Acura hit its mark in our first drive review. Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming pickup truck, the X-Class, has been spied...
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Audi A8 spy shots, BMW M5 tech, Nio EP9 ‘Ring video: Car News Headlines
Prototypes for Audi’s next-generation A8 have been spotted, in both standard and sporty S8 forms. The car goes on sale in 2018, as a 2019 model, and features a design that’s clearly reminiscent of Audi’s recent series of Prologue concepts. BMW has revealed some tech secrets...
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BMW M5 spy shots, Jeep Compass off-road review, Karma Revero deliveries: Today’s Car News
BMW’s next M5 is almost ready for its auto show debut. The sledgehammer of a sedan is undergoing a final round of testing on the Nürburgring and the latest prototypes are wearing the least amount of camouflage gear we’ve seen yet. Jeep’s Compass may not be the first choice...
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An electric car is now the fastest street-legal car to have lapped the Nürburgring. That feat is made all the more incredible when you consider that we’re still in the early days of electric car development. Chevrolet says its 2017 Colorado ZR2 sits in a segment all of its own, with exclusive off-road attributes and mid-size proportions to take it through the toughest, tightest trails. We’ve just spent some time with the vehicle to bring you a first drive review. Just weeks after revealing his plans for The Boring Company, Elon Musk has posted a video showing one of the...
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Ford GT driven, Cadillac XTS leaked, BMW i8 Roadster spied: Today’s Car News
It’s one of the most anticipated cars of the year. Heck, perhaps even the whole decade. We’re talking about the new Ford GT, and we’ve just driven it. Does the Ford flagship live up to the hype? Find out in our first drive review. Cadillac’s XTS is getting long in the tooth...
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BMW 2-Series updated, VW Polo spied, 1 millionth 911 built: Car News Headlines
BMW’s 2-Series has just reached the midway point in its life cycle, and in BMW tradition we’ve seen the car receive some updates. The biggest change is the new headlights which feature full LEDs as well as hexagonal-shaped daytime running lights. A prototype for the next-generation...
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Hummer H1, Infiniti QX80, Mini Convertible: Today’s Car News
Fans longing for a Hummer H1 can now buy a legitimate replica from the folks at VLF Automotive, though not if the vehicle is intended for use in the United States. If you want it here, you’ll need to build the vehicle yourself using a Humvee C-Series from AM General. Infiniti will introduce a...
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Mazda MX-5 Miata RF driven, BMW M2 spied, VW 10-speed DSG axed: Car News Headlines
If you’ve been dreaming of a Mazda MX-5 Miata coupe, it’s time to get acquainted with the new RF. We’ve just spent some time with the car and can attest that the new roof option doesn’t harm the driving experience one bit. For buyers with a bigger budget, BMW has an updated...
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2,000-hp Land Cruiser, BMW iNext plans, Karma Revero configurator: Today’s Car News
Former NASCAR driver Carl Edwards has taken a Toyota Land Cruiser well beyond 200 mph. You won’t be able to repeat that in a stock Cruiser, though. Edwards was behind the wheel of a 2,000-horsepower beast built by the guys that normally build Toyota-powered drag machines. BMW has outlined...
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Volvo's making a comeback and showing its true Swedish colors now that it's off Ford's leash, and the S90 is just one of the examples of its new-found glory. We spent a week with a 2017 S90 Inscription and learned what the Swedes consider luxury. Ferrari profits continue to skyrocket. The Italian automaker's profits ballooned 36 percent during the first quarter of 2017. Demand for the prancing horse's V-12 offerings was up 50 percent, though buyers seemed to shy away from the V-8-powered cars. Porsche said it doesn't care about lap times, but clearly it lied, as the new 2018 911 GT3 is 12.3...
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Workhorse W-15, Shaquille O'Neal's F-650, Corvette plant tours: Car News Headlines
Ohio-based Workhorse unveiled video what appears to be a production-ready version of its W15 electric pickup truck in action. This heavy, 7,200-pound pickup truck has an all-electric range of 80 miles and total range of 300 miles thanks to the on-board range-extending gasoline engine. Production is...
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Ford F-150 Raptor, Karma Revero, Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Car News Headlines
Ford’s F-150 Raptor is one of the meanest vehicles on sale today. But does that mean it’s hard to live with? We spent some extended time with the beast to find out. The Fisker Karma returns in 2017 as the Karma Revero. In the lead up to the start of deliveries this month, Karma has...
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2018 BMW M5, 2019 Audi S7, 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Today's Car News
The handsome four-door Audi A7 is preparing to go through a complete redesign and we've spotted prototypes lapping the Nürburgring. Sporting massive wheels, brakes, and quad exhaust tips, this hotter S7 model sounds like it has Volkswagen Group's 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 under its hood instead...
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Nismo pickup truck, Musk's tunnel plans, Aston Martin DB11 Volante: Today’s Car News
Nissan recently established a new division focused on expanding the lineup of Nismo road cars. One of the new Nismos under consideration is a high-performance pickup truck aimed at the United States. Elon Musk late on Friday released a teaser photo for an electric semi-trailer truck from Tesla. He...
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Hellcat vs. Raptor, AeroMobil flying car, Kahn Design G-Class: Car News Headlines
Wondering which is more badass—the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat or Ford F-150 Raptor? We’ve pitted them against each other in an unusual test. AeroMobil may just end up as the first company with a flying car on the market. The Slovakian company showed up to this month’s 2017 Top...
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