Monday 30 September 2019

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Is This McLaren’s Upcoming BC-03 Hypercar Based On The Vision Gran Turismo Concept?

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 04:18 AM PDT

Code-named BC-03 and thought to be made in just 5 examples, the new hypercar could feature a 1150 HP hybrid powertrain.

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2020 Wuling Hong Guang Plus Is GM’s New, China-Only Minivan

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 03:46 AM PDT

Made by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture, the Hong Guang Plus is powered by a 148 HP turbo four and will launch locally in October.

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2020 Seat el-Born Production EV Spied As An ID.3 With A Latin Temperament

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 03:01 AM PDT

The Seat el-Born will sport a more emotional styling than its German twin, the VW ID.3.

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Jaguar Land Rover To Halt Production For A Week After Brexit

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 01:55 AM PDT

JLR, whose output accounts for a third of total British car production, will idle three of its car-assembling factories as well as its UK engine facility.

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McLaren F1 Team Will Use Mercedes-Benz Powertrains From 2021

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 12:44 AM PDT

The two go a long way back in F1, having enjoyed a very successful partnership until the Brits decided to switch to Honda power.

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There’s A Reason Why The Macan Is Porsche’s Best-Selling Vehicle

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 05:05 PM PDT

In S guise, Porsche's smallest SUV is powered by a punchy 3.0-liter turbo V6 with 349 HP - but performance is not the only ace up its sleeve.

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1997 Acura Integra Type R In Mint Condition Sells For A Barely Believable $82,000

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 03:40 PM PDT

The DC2 Integra Type R might be one of the finest FWD cars ever built, but even so, this is crazy money.

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Ever Seen A Brown BMW E30 3-Series Wagon With A Diesel Engine?

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 02:24 PM PDT

The diesel unit powering this E30 Wagon delivers a touch under 200 HP, but this Bimer's mods also include a perfectly executed paint job and an air suspension.

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Upcoming VW Viloran MPV Should Look Pretty Much Just Like This

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 01:07 PM PDT

The Viloran is a big people carrier that will be sold exclusively in China as a Buick GL8 and Lexus LM rival.

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2020 Subaru Legacy Is Much Better But Not Flawless, CR Finds Out

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 12:03 PM PDT

One of the big letdowns was the 11.6-inch infotainment system, which is hard to master, while the base engine is not the one to go for.

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Dodge Challenger Hellcat Taken To The Only Public Road It Can Legally Unleash Hell: The Autobahn

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 10:56 AM PDT

The Challenger SRT Hellcat has an impressive 199 mph top speed according to Dodge, but in this run the driver let the throttle at almost 170.

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2021 Hyundai Tucson Will Bring Dramatic New Looks And More Curb Appeal

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 09:31 AM PDT

Here's what the next Hyundai Tucson will look like, along with everything else we know, from interior tech to powertrains.

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Sunday 29 September 2019

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Production Of The New BMW M3 To Commence In March 2020?

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 04:00 AM PDT

The next-gen M3 and M4 will be powered by a new twin-turbo, 3.0-liter inline-six with up to 503 HP in Competition spec.

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MG Racks Up 2,000 Orders For ZS EV, Extends Discounts To Next 1,000 Buyers

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 02:58 AM PDT

The base Excite trim level now starts at £21,995 in the UK, including the £3,500 Plug-in Car Grant and MG's £3,000 discount.

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Mercedes Says EQC And B-Class Won’t Get AMG Variants

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 01:30 AM PDT

Demand for a hot MPV wouldn't justify the costs, and it might be a bit early to roll out AMG variants of EQ models; moreover, with 402 HP, the EQC is already pretty nifty .

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VW e-Up!, e-Beetle Go Racing In Inaugural Mille Miglia Green

Posted: 29 Sep 2019 12:23 AM PDT

The classic Italian event has decided to go green, with just hybrids, PHEVs and all-electrics, as well as old cars fitted with electric powertrains, allowed to participate.

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This Rat Rod Uses An Electric Motorbike’s Powertrain – And It’ll Light Up Its Rear Tires With Ease

Posted: 28 Sep 2019 04:06 PM PDT

This rat rod may be silent, but thanks to the instant torque provided by the electric motor it has enough grunt to perform some impressive burnouts.

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The Ultimate Rebadging Machine: Toyota Supra Owner Slaps BMW Badges On Sports Car

Posted: 28 Sep 2019 02:31 PM PDT

Was it the BMW connection or the fact that this man also had a 5- and a 7-Series in his driveway that prompted this change?.

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New Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Prototypes Look And Sound The Part

Posted: 28 Sep 2019 01:14 PM PDT

The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 will be sold in standard and Coupe form, and is expected to be unveiled early next year.

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Almost Everyone Likes The New Audi A6, But What About You?

Posted: 28 Sep 2019 12:09 PM PDT

Dressed in new clothes and fitted with the latest tech, the fifth-gen A6 is better than ever - so, should you want one in your driveway?.

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Watch Out Tesla Model X; The Jaguar I-Pace SVR Is Coming To Get You

Posted: 28 Sep 2019 11:02 AM PDT

Jag has gained lots of useful info from its eTrophy I-Pace racers, and the main issue that has to be dealt with is battery management.

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2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Wants To Entice You With Its 6-Speed Manual And Carbon Package

Posted: 28 Sep 2019 10:05 AM PDT

This 2007 997.1 Turbo has just 17,000 miles on its 473 HP, twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six and a nicely-specced interior.

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Driven: 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance Is Charged With Appeal

Posted: 28 Sep 2019 09:00 AM PDT

We finally laid our hands on Tesla's entry-level model, albeit in top spec, and the experience was unlike any other.

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2020 Audi RS7 Should Come With A “Danger – Can Cause Addiction” Warning Label

Posted: 28 Sep 2019 07:58 AM PDT

With a twin-turbo V8 and a mild-hybrid system churning out a combined 592 HP to all four wheels, the RS7 accelerates like a bat out of hell.

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