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2018 Nissan 370Z Coupe Arrives With Minor Tweaks

Posted: 30 Aug 2017 04:30 AM PDT


In production since 2009, the Nissan 370Z is one of the oldest sports cars on the market.
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Kia's New Shooting Brake Concept Car Previews Next-Gen Cee'd

Posted: 30 Aug 2017 03:48 AM PDT


Kia's designers have worked around the clock to make sure that the new concept car will be ready for its 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show premiere.
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Could This Be The Upcoming Aston Martin DB11 S?

Posted: 30 Aug 2017 03:24 AM PDT


A mysterious Aston Martin DB11 prototype was scooped tackling the Nurburgring, and we may be looking at the rumored DB11 S.
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Renault Helps Install Quick-Charge Highway Stations In Belgium And Germany

Posted: 30 Aug 2017 02:55 AM PDT


Connected Energy, together with Renault, has installed two quick-charge stations which utilize innovative E-STOR technology, on highways located in Belgium and Germany.
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All-New Dacia Duster Officially Unveiled Ahead Of Frankfurt

Posted: 30 Aug 2017 03:10 AM PDT


After 7 years in production, the current Dacia Duster has been replaced by an entirely new generation.
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Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series Prepares To Maul GT2 RS

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 07:53 PM PDT


The widely-reported Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series has been filmed testing at the Nurburgring shortly after our spies snapped it near the circuit.
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Cadillac Super Cruise To Be Standard On CT6 Platinum

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 07:11 PM PDT


Cadillac has confirmed that its upcoming Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system will come standard on the range-topping 2018 CT6.
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Aston Martin Finalizes Design Work On DBX

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 06:33 PM PDT


Aston Martin has confirmed that design work on the production-spec DBX has been completed, Autocar reports.
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Renault Megane TCR Ready To Race In 2018

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 06:02 PM PDT


The Renault Megane will become the latest hatchback to enter the TCR championship when it hits the track next year.
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Is The 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Everything We Hoped For?

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 05:28 PM PDT


Creating track-focused muscle cars is all the rage nowadays and on paper, Chevrolet's Camaro ZL1 1LE sounds like the most extreme to date.
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U.S. Vehicle Sales Set To Rise For The First Time In 2017

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 05:00 PM PDT


After seven consecutive months of declining vehicle sales in the U.S., it appears that August could be the first positive sales month in 2017.
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Flame On: Speeding Pickup Truck Explodes In Thailand

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 04:30 PM PDT


In what looks like and certainly is a horrible accident, we're relieved to inform you that nobody was fatally injured.
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Cummins Unveils An Electric Semi Concept With A 100 Mile Range

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 04:02 PM PDT


Tesla is gearing up to unveil its electric semi next month but Cummins has beaten them to the punch by introducing the Urban Hauler Tractor concept at its Technical Center in Columbus, Indiana.
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MINI Plugs Into The Future With New Electric Concept

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 04:09 PM PDT


MINI has taken the wraps off its new Electric concept.
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Texas Gas Station Caught Charging $20 Per Gallon During Hurricane Harvey

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 03:28 PM PDT


Natural disasters have a tendency to bring out the best and worst of humanity and Hurricane Harvey is certainly no different.
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2018 Jeep Wrangler Timetable Suggests 2-Door Model Delayed, Diesel Due In August

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 03:00 PM PDT


The 2018 Jeep Wrangler will be unveiled later this year and we're starting to learn more about when the various models and engine options will go into production.
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Dodge Viper ACR Records Faster Lap But Fails To Crack 7-Minute 'Ring Time

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 02:31 PM PDT


In the latest attempt for the crowdfunded Dodge Viper ACR to set a Nurburgring production car lap record, the supercar has fallen just short of breaking the 7-minute barrier.
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Does This BMW E34 M5 Turbo Have Any Hope Against A Bugatti Veyron?

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 02:00 PM PDT


The Bugatti Veyron continues to be benchmark most supercars and hypercars are compared to despite launching twelve years ago.
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New Bentley Continental GT Wants To Be The King Of Grand Tourers

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 02:54 PM PDT


Bentley pulled the wraps off the all-new Continental GT finally, revealing all the details on its new Grand Tourer that aims to conquer the luxury segment.
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Dongfeng And Renault-Nissan Launch New Joint Venture, Will Build An Electric Crossover In China

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 01:01 PM PDT


The Renault-Nissan Alliance has teamed up with the Dongfeng Motor Group to form a new joint venture called eGT New Energy Automotive.
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2018 Porsche Cayenne Debuts As Company Says Its More 911-Like Than Ever

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 07:31 PM PDT


Porsche has officially unveiled the 2018 Cayenne ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Looking instantly recognizable, the redesigned crossover has an evolutionary front fascia with larger air intakes and new LED headlights. The familiar styling continues further back but Porsche says the Cayenne has a lower roofline which helps to give it a more athletic stance. Other notable changes include larger alloy wheels and new taillights that echo those of the Panamera Sport Turismo.

Bigger changes occur in the cabin as drivers will find a new center console which has a mix of analogue and digital controls. A more noticeable feature is the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system which has internet connectivity.

Once seated behind the three spoke steering wheel, drivers will found a new instrument cluster with an analogue tachometer that is flanked by two 7-inch displays. Other highlights include Bose and Burmester audio systems as well as a larger luggage compartment which has a capacity of 770 liters (27.1 cubic feet).

Under the hood, a variety of different engines will be available including a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that produces 340 PS (250 kW) and 450 Nm (331 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a new eight-speed automatic transmission and an active all-wheel drive system which enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in as little as 5.9 seconds when equipped with the Sport Chrono Package.

Moving up to the Cayenne S rewards buyers with a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 with 440 PS (324 kW) and 550 Nm (405 lb-ft) of torque. Thanks to the additional power, the crossover can run from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in as little as 4.9 seconds before hitting a top speed of 265 km/h (164 mph).

Speaking of performance, the 2018 Cayenne is slightly lighter than its predecessor thanks to the extensive use of aluminum. The model now tips the scale at 1,985 kg (4,376 lbs) which is a reduction of up to 65 kg (143 lbs).

To help bring the model to a stop, the Cayenne can be equipped with new Porsche Surface Coated Brakes which consist of a cast-iron disc with a special tungsten-carbide coating. Porsche says the coating increases friction while also reducing wear.

In the tech department, the Cayenne can be equipped with an assortment of driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control. Other highlights include Night Vision Assist, Lane Change Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Traffic Jam Assist.

The 2018 Porsche Cayenne is currently available to order and German pricing starts at €74,828.

Update: In the United States, the Cayenne will be sold as a 2019 model. Pricing starts at $65,700 for the Cayenne and $82,900 for the Cayenne S.


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Production-Spec Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 Cabriolet Has More Bling Than A Rapper's Crib

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 12:29 PM PDT


If you thought that Bentleys and Rolls-Royces are flashy, then you haven't seen the Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 Cabriolet Concept rendered into production.
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Watch All-New Porsche Cayenne Reveal Live Here At 3PM EST

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 12:36 PM PDT


Porsche will officially reveal the new Cayenne today, during a special event at Stuttgart which will also be livestreamed on its official website.
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Unrestored BMW 1600 Stops By Jay Leno's Garage For A History Lesson

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 11:48 AM PDT


A really clean and unrestored 1967 BMW 1600 is everything you need to understand where BMW is coming from.
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Most Revealing 2018 Bentley Continental GT Spy Shots Yet

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 10:55 AM PDT


Bentley is putting the final details on the new generation Continental GT, with prototypes roaming the streets with very little camouflage.
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