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Mercedes-AMG G65

The immortal Mercedes-Benz G-Class is getting a heart transplant from the AMG GT

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G500's 4.0-liter mill will be more powerful and more efficient than the 5.5-liter unit it replaces.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Limelight Collection

25 lucky owners will be chauffeured in Rolls-Royce’s Phantom Limelight Collection

Limited to just 25 examples worldwide, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Limelight Collection is described as the ultimate traveling companion.
Mitsubishi XR-PHEV II concept

Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution could morph into an Outlander Sport-based crossover

If built, Mitsubishi's Outlander Sport-based Evo will arrive in the next few years with a powerful plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
Peugeot 308 R HYbrid

Peugeot’s 500-hp 308 R HYbrid is half supercar, half family hatchback

With a 0-62 mph time of just four seconds, the 308 R HYbrid concept is the fastest and most powerful road-going Peugeot ever built.
Bentley Mulsanne Speed Blue Train Edition

Bentley goes retro with limited-edition Mulsanne Speed Blue Train edition

The commemorative Bentley Mulsanne Speed Blue Train edition features a model-specific radiator grille and period-correct upholstery.
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS

Volkswagen’s Scirocco gets a heart transplant from a GTI in time for the Shanghai show

The heritage-laced Volkswagen Scirocco GTS gets an aggressive look thanks a R-Line appearance package and a 220-horsepower GTI-sourced turbo four.

A descendant of the hippy bus, the sixth-gen Volkswagen Transporter has big shoes to fill

The 2015 Volkswagen Transporter gets an evolutionary design that brings a sharper look and it gains more efficient engines.
2015 ATS 2500 GT

Watch out, Ferrari: Italian rival ATS rumbles back to life with the 2500 GT supercar

Built with lightweight materials, the ATS 2500 GT is powered by a naturally-aspirated V8 that makes 640 horsepower.
2016 audi a6 l e tron specs news pictures shanghai 1

You’ll have to move to China if you want to buy Audi’s 100-mpg A6 L e-tron

Designed only for China, the gas-electric Audi A6 L e-tron returns up to 106.9 mpg when it is driven with a light right foot.
audi prologue allroad concept news specs pictures shanghai 4

Audi will display the allroad station wagon of the future in Shanghai

The Audi prologue allroad concept gets a raised ground clearance and a powerful gas-electric hybrid drivetrain.
Mercedes-Benz GLT-Class sketch

Mercedes-Benz says its upcoming mid-size premium truck will not be for ‘fat cowboys’

Likely called GLT, Mercedes-Benz's upcoming truck will only be available as a four-door and it will be offered with four- and six-cylinder engines.
BMW i8

Will BMW’s next i-badged model be a Model S-punching plug-in hybrid sedan?

The 640-horsepower BMW i5 will be able to drive on electricity alone for up to 77 miles thanks to two potent electric motors.
2015 Volvo S60L Twin Engine

Volvo will introduce a plug-in hybrid S60 in Shanghai, but Americans won’t be able to buy it

The gas-electric Volvo S60L Twin Engine pairs a four-cylinder engine with an electric motor mounted over the rear axle.
startech range rover pickup news specs pictures shanghai truck 12

Startech beats Mercedes to the premium truck market with a Range Rover-based pickup

Startech's Range Rover has been upgraded with a 43-inch long plastic-lined bed and a remote-controlled tailgate.
2016 Cadillac ELR

Cadillac updates the ELR with more power and more tech, but is it too little, too late?

Much faster than last year's model, the 2016 Cadillac ELR gets an optional Performance Pack that improves handling.
Land Rover Heritage

Land Rover will help you keep your classic Range Rover, Series or Discovery on the road

Land Rover's Heritage division will manufacture and sell a long list of original parts.
Jaguar XE front grille

Jaguar says an entry-level hatchback is a definite maybe

If built, Jaguar's yet-unnamed compact will ride on a new front-wheel drive platform and it could get a hybrid drivetrain.
Lamborghini Miura Roadster

Book a trip to Germany, Lamborghini is presenting two ultra-rare models at Techno Classica

Introduced in 1968, the Lamborghini Miura Concept was well received by the public but it was never built.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition announces the end of an era

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition is only offered in Japan for the time being, but a U.S.-spec model will be unveiled in the coming months.
Volkswagen GTI Supersport concept

The Volkswagen GTI Supersport concept can tackle any track… as long as it’s in Gran Turismo

Equipped with a long list of aerodynamic add-ons, the virtual Volkswagen GTI Supersport concept can reach 62 mph from a stop in 3.6 seconds.
2011 Volvo Concept Universe

Set to replace the S80, the upcoming Volvo S90 will target the 5 Series and the E-Class

Set to debut in Frankfurt, the Volvo S90 will feature a more distinctive design and an upscale interior inspired by the XC90.
Lego Mercedes-Benz Renntransporter

Mercedes-Benz Renntransporter made out of Legos makes us wish we were kids again

This Mercedes-Benz Renntransporter made out of Legos is impressive because it was built from scratch, it's not part of a kit that you can buy in stores.
BMW X4 concept sketch

BMW could launch a MINI Countryman-sized crossover in 2017

Positioned below the X1, the BMW Urban Cross will fight head-to-head against the Audi Q1 when it lands in 2017.
Volvo XC90 Excellence

Fit for a king, the XC90 Excellence is the most luxurious car that Volvo has ever built

The range-topping XC90 Excellence is the most luxurious car that Volvo has ever built in its 88-year history.
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG

Mercedes-Benz’s A-Class is getting more grunt and a new look. Will the CLA follow suit?

Built on the same platform as the CLA, Mercedes-Benz's entry-level hatchback will get a sharper look and an even more powerful AMG-badged version.
Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo teaser

Volkswagen teases its fans with yet another virtual super-GTI

Designed for the Gran Turismo 6 video game, the Volkswagen GTI Supersport gets a muscular-looking body kit and a more powerful engine.
Arrinera Hussarya

Arrinera introduces the Hussarya, Poland’s first-ever supercar

Riding on a chassis tuned by none other than Lee Noble, the Arrinera Hussarya is powered by an 8.2-liter V8 that makes over 800 horsepower.
2017 Jaguar XE

Can four new or improved models turn around Jaguar’s U.S. arm?

Jaguar sold just 15,773 cars last year, a seven-percent drop compared to 2013.
Nissan Lannia concept

Nissan’s Shanghai-bound Lannia mid-size sedan is aimed at young Chinese buyers

Designed by Nissan's Chinese division and built by the Nissan-Dongfeng joint-venture, the Lannia will exclusively be sold on the local market.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe concept sketch

Mercedes will preview its BMW X4-punching crossover at the Shanghai Motor Show

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe concept will spawn a style-focused crossover aimed at the BMW X4.
Audi prologue avant

Will Audi show us the future of the Allroad wagon in Shanghai?

Tentatively called prologue allroad, the Shanghai-bound concept will accurately preview Audi's next allroad wagons.
Cadillac ELR

Cadillac welcomes hybrid drivetrains, but it says ‘no way’ to a second-gen ELR

Introduced in 2013, the Cadillac ELR has been a fiasco due to a high price that puts it in the same bracket as the Tesla Model S.
Cadillac XLR

GM’s Reuss suggests Cadillac has a bigger sedan than CT6 in the pipeline

Cadillac is currently developing a flagship sedan tentatively called CT8, but it will not introduce a standalone sports car.
Honda Crosstour

2015 is the end of the road for Honda’s offbeat Crosstour

Introduced in late 2009, the slow-selling Crosstour has consistently failed to live up to Honda's expectations.