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• Smart ForFour Crosstown Edition Bows In Shanghai With Special Look
• Aston Martin Brings A Taste Of Britain To Shanghai With Special-Edition Vantage
• CR-V Unveiled in Shanghai As Honda's Latest Hybrid
• Want A Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta? Take Your Pick Of 5 For Sale
• Acura Stretches The TLX With Long-Wheelbase Prototype For China
• Chevy FNR-X Finds Its Own New Roads To Shanghai
• Hyundai's Previews Overhauled Design For New ix35
• NIO Debuts ES8 Electric SUV For China
• MG E-Motion Offers A Tantalizing Look At Brand's Future
• Renault's RS 2027 Is A Vision For Future F1 Cars
• Ask Us Anything: 2017 Lexus IS200t
• 2018 Lexus NX Gets A Fresh Face In Shanghai
• 454HP BMW M4 CS Slots Below The Mighty GTS
• South Korea Sends Banned VW And Audi Models Back To Germany
• Check Out The 10 Cars With The Best Interiors Of 2017
• Toyota Shipping Two Mirai FCVs To China For Demonstration Tests
• Every Fast & Furious Hero Car Explained By The Man Who Built Them
• Rose BMW Individual 328d Wagon Has Over $37,000 In Optional Equipment, Costs $82k!
• Corvette Driver Crashes Twice In 7 Minutes
• Plug-In Hybrid Audi Q8 To End The Monopoly Of GLE Coupe And X6
• New Opel / Vauxhall Grandland X Unveiled, Goes On Sale Next Year
• Musk Says Tesla Will Offer A "Compelling" Way To Upgrade From A 60 To 75
• BYD Dynasty Electric Concept Is A Surprisingly Good-Looking SUV
• Did You Like That "Faux-rrari" Fiat 124 Spider? 'Cause It's Up For Auction
• Jeep Yuntu Concept Blends Rugged Styling With A High-Tech Interior

Smart ForFour Crosstown Edition Bows In Shanghai With Special Look Posted: 19 Apr 2017 04:30 AM PDT It might not live up to the hype created by the facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Concept A Sedan, but the Smart ForFour Crosstown Edition is still a car worth noting. Read more »

Aston Martin Brings A Taste Of Britain To Shanghai With Special-Edition Vantage Posted: 19 Apr 2017 04:01 AM PDT An auto show wouldn't be an auto show without the presentation of some special-edition British metal especially. And Aston Martin has answered the call at the 2017 Shanghai show with the reveal of the V8 Vantage S Great Britain Edition. Read more »

CR-V Unveiled in Shanghai As Honda's Latest Hybrid Posted: 19 Apr 2017 03:27 AM PDT Honda may not offer as extensive an array of hybrids as one of its notable rivals, but it has done plenty. One of the few in which it hasn't installed a gasoline-electric powertrain is the CR-V, but that changed today at the Shanghai Auto Show. Read more »

Want A Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta? Take Your Pick Of 5 For Sale Posted: 19 Apr 2017 02:25 AM PDT The latest Ferrari 488 GTB and its Spider counterpart may be empirically better in every way, but the previous 458 will likely be remembered as the last great naturally aspirated, eight-cylinder, mid-engined Ferrari. Especially the 458 Speciale – and for open-top driving enthusiasts, all the more so the 458 Speciale Aperta. Read more »

Acura Stretches The TLX With Long-Wheelbase Prototype For China Posted: 18 Apr 2017 11:52 PM PDT Want a new Acura sedan, but find the TLX too small? You could step up to the bigger RLX – or, if you live in China, into the stretched TLX-L. Or at least you could at sometime later this year. Read more »

Chevy FNR-X Finds Its Own New Roads To Shanghai Posted: 18 Apr 2017 11:33 PM PDT Two years ago, at the last Shanghai Auto Show, Chevy revealed a rather radical concept called the FNR. Now it's returned with the FNR-X concept, but this time it's a considerably more realistic proposition. Read more »

Hyundai's Previews Overhauled Design For New ix35 Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:28 PM PDT Hyundai's all-new ix35, set to be built exclusively for the Chinese market, has just been unveiled and looks absolutely nothing like the previous-generation model. Read more »

NIO Debuts ES8 Electric SUV For China Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:06 PM PDT Chinese electric automaker NIO has just unveiled its ES8, a brand new 7-seater performance SUV built specifically for China. NIO intends on starting deliveries of the ES8 in 2018 and will build it alongside the flagship EP9 electric supercar. The NIO ES8 features a body and chassis made entirely from aluminum and measures 196 inches long and has a wheelbase of just over 118 inches. This allows for a spacious 2-3-2 seating arrangement in a cabin that includes a large, tablet-like display in the center console, a fully-digital gauge cluster, a two-spoke steering wheel and contrasting black and white elements. The automaker has yet to divulge many details about the ES8's drivetrain but says it has electric motors at both the front and rear and an advanced air suspension system. It also has a battery that can be swapped to virtually eliminate charging times in a way similar to Tesla's defunct battery-swapping service. Design wise, the electric SUV bares some similarities to the EP9 supercar, particularly at the rear. From the front, its headlights remind us of the Citroen C4 Cactus but for the most part, it looks quite unique and should have a decent amount of road presence thanks in part to the clear character lines above both the front and rear wheel arches. Discussing the car, NIO founder and chairman William Li said "It is another statement of our vision and technical and manufacturing capabilities. It is a best-in-class product that showcases what is possible with electric vehicles. I am proud of our relentless focus on vision and action. From track to road, NIO continues to achieve major milestones every year." PHOTO GALLERY

MG E-Motion Offers A Tantalizing Look At Brand's Future Posted: 18 Apr 2017 08:44 PM PDT After a number of teaser and leaked images, SAIC Motor's MG E-Motion has bowed at the Shanghai Auto Show and offers an intriguing glimpse at what the British marque could bring to the market in the future. Read more »

Renault's RS 2027 Is A Vision For Future F1 Cars Posted: 18 Apr 2017 08:16 PM PDT Is this what F1 cars will look like in a decade? Well, Renault seems to think so, taking the wraps off the RS 2027 Vision concept at the Shanghai Auto Show. Read more »

Ask Us Anything: 2017 Lexus IS200t Posted: 18 Apr 2017 08:05 PM PDT If you haven't noticed, Lexus isn't satisfied with its reputation for perfection anymore. Read more »

2018 Lexus NX Gets A Fresh Face In Shanghai Posted: 18 Apr 2017 09:44 PM PDT The Lexus NX hardly needed a facelift but the Japanese company thought otherwise and has just unveiled a refreshed version at the Shanghai Auto Show. Although the styling tweaks aren't significant, they do promise to give the eye-catching SUV even more road presence. Lexus says that the entire front fascia of the 2018 NX has been refreshed and while it's certainly different, only those with a trained eye would immediately notice the differences. They primarily revolve around a tweaked version of Lexus' spindle front grille and incorporate reshaped headlights and those familiar tick-shaped LED daytime running lights. Additionally, both the NX 300h and NX 300 F Sport announced so far have modified front air intakes and fog lights. Changes to the rear include larger chrome-tipped exhausts, revised taillights, a new underbody spoiler and for the NX 300h, chrome L-shaped elements on both sides of the bumper. A new set of 18-inch wheels have also been thrown into the options list. The standard model, the NX 300, is largely the same as the outgoing NX 200t from a mechanical standpoint and has the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The NX 300h meanwhile retains its 2.5-liter four-cylinder working in conjunction with a pair of electric motor and Lexus says that both these models offer largely the same performance as before. Of more importance however is the fact that "significant improvements" have been made to the NX's suspension tuning to improve both ride and handling. Among the changes include retuned springs, stabilizer bars and bushings to offer enhanced turn-in response and better cornering. Additionally, brand new shock absorbers are said to improve the ride, something which was critiqued in the outgoing model. Lexus has also employed the same Adaptive Variable Suspension system as the LC 500 in the 2018 NX, a feature that offers up to 650 instantaneous compression and damping adjustments. Just like before, the more potent NX F Sport model, exclusive in NX 300 guise, is distinguished from the rest of the range with a black grille, exclusive wheels and new interior trim. Speaking about the updated model, chief engineer of the NX, Takeaki Kato said "For the new NX, we made bold refinements to the design, elevated its performance and added new features to enhance its comfort and convenience. The new NX still possesses the same elements that have made it popular in the past—a sharp design, everyday convenience and driving pleasure that will satisfy all enthusiasts—but the vehicle as a whole has evolved dramatically, as you're bound to see and feel when you first experience it." Photo Gallery Video

454HP BMW M4 CS Slots Below The Mighty GTS Posted: 18 Apr 2017 08:56 PM PDT We all knew it was coming and at the Shanghai Auto Show, BMW has unveiled the M4 CS, a potent variant that slots between the M4 Competition Package and the range-topping M4 GTS. Read more »

South Korea Sends Banned VW And Audi Models Back To Germany Posted: 18 Apr 2017 06:37 PM PDT The government of South Korea is sending back roughly 2,500 Volkswagen and Audi models to the German carmakers on the back of a sales ban in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal. Read more »

Check Out The 10 Cars With The Best Interiors Of 2017 Posted: 18 Apr 2017 06:49 PM PDT Offense sells tickets, goes to the old sports adage, but defense wins games. You might say the same about the exterior versus interior design of automobiles. Because while the interior might not catch your attention at first, it is the part with which the driver interacts the most. Read more »

Toyota Shipping Two Mirai FCVs To China For Demonstration Tests Posted: 18 Apr 2017 06:01 PM PDT After selling around 3,000 units of the Mirai in Europe, US, and Japan, Toyota are now planning to push their Mirai into the Chinese market as well. Read more »

Every Fast & Furious Hero Car Explained By The Man Who Built Them Posted: 18 Apr 2017 05:33 PM PDT With the eighth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise currently on cinemas, it's now a good time to find out the concept behind each one of the major hero cars. Read more »

Rose BMW Individual 328d Wagon Has Over $37,000 In Optional Equipment, Costs $82k! Posted: 18 Apr 2017 05:05 PM PDT While getting the Individual treatment from BMW and losing yourself in the options list can lead to extremely high prices, sometimes you really should stop and reconsider your choices. Read more »

Corvette Driver Crashes Twice In 7 Minutes Posted: 18 Apr 2017 04:32 PM PDT Accidents are a fact of life but one Corvette owner in New Hampshire might want to stay out of the driver's seat after being involved in two crashes just seven minutes apart. Read more »

Plug-In Hybrid Audi Q8 To End The Monopoly Of GLE Coupe And X6 Posted: 18 Apr 2017 03:58 PM PDT Audi is about to add a new SUV-Coupe model in its lineup with the upcoming Q8 which becomes less and less camouflaged as time passes by. Read more »

New Opel / Vauxhall Grandland X Unveiled, Goes On Sale Next Year Posted: 18 Apr 2017 04:52 PM PDT Following a teaser earlier today, Opel and sister brand Vauxhall have officially unveiled the new Grandland X. Read more »

Musk Says Tesla Will Offer A "Compelling" Way To Upgrade From A 60 To 75 Posted: 18 Apr 2017 03:07 PM PDT A couple of days ago, Tesla officially stopped selling 60 and 60D variants of the Model S and Elon Musk says the firm is working on a "compelling" upgrade to lift these models to 75kWh in capacity. Read more »

BYD Dynasty Electric Concept Is A Surprisingly Good-Looking SUV Posted: 18 Apr 2017 02:39 PM PDT BYD is bringing the Dynasty concept to the Shanghai Auto Show, an electric SUV study penned by ex-Audi designer Wolfgang Egger. Read more »

Did You Like That "Faux-rrari" Fiat 124 Spider? 'Cause It's Up For Auction Posted: 18 Apr 2017 01:59 PM PDT The other day we ran a photo of a Fiat 124 Spider that was dressed up with Prancing Horse badges to look like a Ferrari. We left it to you, our enthusiastic readers, to determine whether it was a good fit or not, and at least one reader took notice and seized the opportunity. Read more »

Jeep Yuntu Concept Blends Rugged Styling With A High-Tech Interior Posted: 18 Apr 2017 04:52 PM PDT Jeep has released new pictures of the Yuntu concept ahead of its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show. Read more »

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