Stephen Edelstein

Will a turbo V6 replace a V8 in the next Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class?

The next Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG model will ditch the current car's 6.3-liter V8 for something smaller, possibly a turbocharged V6.

Cars News

July 29, 2014

Jaguar says the 2016 XE will be its most fuel efficient model ever

The 2016 Jaguar XE will be the company's most fuel efficient model ever, thanks to a mostly-aluminum chassis and new engines.

Cars News

July 29, 2014

Watch out, Audi: Ferrari wants an electric turbo of its own

Ferrari is reportedly working on an electric turbocharger, to be teamed with a supercharger on a new sports-car engine.

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July 29, 2014

Cadillac cuts cords with wireless Powermat charging in the 2015 ATS

The 2015 Cadillac ATS coupe and sedan will be offered with Powermat wireless charging, timed nicely with the launch of OnStar 4G LTE in those models.

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July 28, 2014

How much will a hydrogen car cost? The same as a hybrid, Mercedes-Benz exec says

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz fuel cell car will be priced the same as a comparable hybrid model, a Daimler executive says.

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July 28, 2014

Chinese Tesla Model S owners go without navigation due to Google incompatibility

The Tesla Model S is currently sold in China without working navigation, because Google Maps isn't supported there.

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July 28, 2014

Subaru’s WRX S4 promises more sophisticated performance, but only in Japan

The Subaru WRX S4 is the first of what will likely be many special-edition versions of the newly-redesigned model. It debuts in Japan August 25.

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July 25, 2014

Zeus Twelve Gold & White Collection bundles, sports car, speed boat, and motorcycle

The Zeus Twelve Gold & White Collection features an electric sports car, electric motorcycle, and speed boat, but will any of it get built?

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July 25, 2014

McLaren’s snarling P1 GTR has exhaust tips like battleship cannons

The McLaren P1 GTR track car will debut in concept form at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and start production sometime next year.

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July 25, 2014

Aston Martin confirms limited-edition Lagonda super sedan

The Aston Martin Lagonda sedan will return as a limited-edition model aimed exclusively at the Middle East and set to debut in 2015.

Cars News

July 24, 2014

A quick way to lose 2 hours of your life: Ferrari’s 458 Spider online configurator is live

The Ferrari 458 Spider is one of the most desirable cars around. For those who can't afford one, the online configurator is a good way to dream.

Cars News

July 24, 2014

Typically reserved for AMG Mercedes, Brabus turns tuning prowess to 2016 Smart Fortwo

The 2016 Smart Fortwo will get a performance and styling makeover courtesy of Brabus, which tuned previous versions of the tiny city car.

Cars News

July 24, 2014

The wait is almost over: Mercedes AMG GT reportedly set for September 9 unveiling

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT sports car will reportedly be unveiled online September 9, ahead of a public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October.

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July 24, 2014

Porsche’s 2015 Cayenne stays lean and green with new styling, plug-in hybrid model

The 2015 Porsche Cayenne debuts with refreshed styling, a new V6 in S models, and a new S E-Hybrid plug-in version.

Cars Best Ofs

July 23, 2014

What would Darth Vader drive? A car that looks like his helmet, obviously

The worlds of Hot Wheels and Star Wars collided at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con, where the toymaker unveiled a life-sized car inspired by Darth Vader.

Cars Best Ofs

July 23, 2014

devel sixteen 5000 hp supercar spotted on the road

It DOES exist! 5,000-HP, 348-mph Devel Sixteen spotted on the move

The Devel Sixteen is a likely piece of supercar vaporware that claims 5,000 horsepower and a record-shattering top speed of 348 mph.

Cars News

July 23, 2014

The 2.7-liter EcoBoost in Ford’s aluminum F-150 officially rated at an impressive 325 HP

The 2015 Ford F-150 is proving controversial in part because of its downsized optional 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. Now, the numbers are in.

Cars Best Ofs

July 22, 2014

After launching an SUV, will Bentley head in the opposite direction with a smaller coupe?

Bentley is considering a smaller coupe that would comprise a fourth model line after its upcoming SUV, which launches in 2017.

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July 22, 2014

Tire-smoking 2015 Chevy SS gains a clutch pedal and Magnetic Ride Control

The 2015 Chevrolet SS will gain a manual transmission and option and GM's Magnetic Ride Control suspension, according to the car's dealer order guide.

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July 22, 2014

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat may be limited to 1,200 units

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is sure to be in demand when it hits dealers later this year, and that demand could be increased by a tight supply.

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July 21, 2014

Craving a Viper convertible? The Prefix Medusa is for you

There is no factory SRT Viper convertible, but Prefix Performance Vehicles plans to build one of its own. Called Medusa, it's available to order now.

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July 21, 2014

First drive: 2014 Nissan Juke NISMO RS

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July 20, 2014

Audi turns to diesel power for the upcoming A8 e-tron plug-in hybrid

The Audi A8 e-tron will reportedly debut a new plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine.

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July 19, 2014

Nissan’s self-driving car for 2020 won’t be fully autonomous

The Nissan self-driving car (or cars) set to debut in 2020 will still require a human driver behind the wheel, the company said in an update on the project.

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July 19, 2014

Does the 2015 Chevy Colorado have what it takes to be a Ford Raptor rival?

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado could be the basis for the latest off-road performance truck, a new report says. Can it takes on the Ford Raptor?

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July 18, 2014

Bonkers Quant e-Sportlimousine – with 8,555 lb-ft. torque – approved for German roads

The Quant e-Sportlimousine has been approved for testing on public roads in Germany. It features a novel flow-cell battery powertrain.

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July 18, 2014

BMW’s 2018 Z4 replacement will have Toyota Supra bones, heart of an M4

The BMW Z4 will reportedly be replaced with the new Z5 in 2018. Thanks to a lighter curb weight, the successor should be demonstrably sportier.

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July 17, 2014

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid sets a different kind of Nurburgring lap record

A Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is now the most fuel-efficient car to ever lap the Nurburgring, using just five tablespoons of fuel.

Cars News

July 17, 2014

2016 Smart Fortwo still thinks small is big

The 2016 Smart Fortwo maintains its predecessors less-is-more philosophy, but with a few nods to increased practicality.

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July 16, 2014

Experience 200 mph with the top down in Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage S Roadster

The 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster adds some top-down drama to one of Aston's sportiest models.

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July 16, 2014

Take that, BMW! Tesla names its BMW 3 Series-rivaling, mid-size sedan the ‘Model III’

The Tesla Model III is the third-generation Tesla Motors electric car formerly known as Model E. It's set to debut in 2016 and go on sale the year after.

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July 16, 2014