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New Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ Coming in 2021 with 2.4L Engine, Japanese Report Says
New Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ Coming in 2021 with 2.4L Engine, Japanese Report Says

4 Apr 2018, 09:20 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The 2019 model year might be the last one for the current incarnation of the Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ, so the time has come to talk about a replacement

 
2020 Audi Q1 Could Happen If Demand for Crossovers and SUVs Keeps Growing
2020 Audi Q1 Could Happen If Demand for Crossovers and SUVs Keeps Growing

2 Apr 2018, 11:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In addition to the all-new A1, Audi considers the introduction of the Q1 as the smallest crossover in the range. Don't expect it sooner than 2020, though

 
2019 Audi R8 V6 Reportedly Not Happening
2019 Audi R8 V6 Reportedly Not Happening

21 Mar 2018, 14:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Nobody seems to agree on the possibility of Audi downsizing the R8 to a V6 for the entry-level model, so what's your opinion on this?

 
2019 Audi R8 V6 Rumored to Debut at 2018 New York Auto Show
2019 Audi R8 V6 Rumored to Debut at 2018 New York Auto Show

20 Mar 2018, 14:27 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / For the mid-cycle refresh of the R8, Audi is anticipated to introduce the EA839 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 to the R8 range as the entry-level engine

 
Report: Nissan Signs Off 370Z Successor, To Share New Infiniti Q60's Platform
Report: Nissan Signs Off 370Z Successor, To Share New Infiniti Q60's Platform

20 Mar 2018, 12:37 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Infiniti platform, twin-turbo V6 from the Q60 Red Sport, and all-wheel-drive for the Nismo. That's what the latest report on the all-new Z car is all about

 
2019 BMW M2 Competition Rumored To Debut In China On April 25
2019 BMW M2 Competition Rumored To Debut In China On April 25

19 Mar 2018, 13:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The BMW M2 Competition will have nearly as much power as the old E90 M3, finally outgunning the pesky Audi RS3 and TT RS

 
BMW M130iX M Performance Rumored To Be The New Range-Topping 1 Series
BMW M130iX M Performance Rumored To Be The New Range-Topping 1 Series

15 Mar 2018, 11:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Forget the M140i xDrive, for the 1 Series will go M130iX M Performance once the all-new generation arrives on the scene. But will it be called that way?

 
Mercedes-Benz Platform-based Nissan 370Z Successor Rumored To Debut In 2019
Mercedes-Benz Platform-based Nissan 370Z Successor Rumored To Debut In 2019

15 Mar 2018, 09:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If Nissan were to team up with Mercedes for the 390Z sports car, would the result come in the form of something similar to the SLK-based Chrysler Crossfire?

 
Jaguar Will Build High-Performance EVs, SVO I-PACE a Matter of Time
Jaguar Will Build High-Performance EVs, SVO I-PACE a Matter of Time

14 Mar 2018, 18:05 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Excited about the new Jaguar I-PACE electric crossover? Well, prepare to be even more enthusiastic about the special versions prepared by SVO (and possibly SVR)

 
McLaren Trademarks GT Name, Rumored To Be Used For The BP23 Hyper-GT
McLaren Trademarks GT Name, Rumored To Be Used For The BP23 Hyper-GT

14 Mar 2018, 10:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you were to pay 1.6 million pounds sterling on the BP23 hyper-GT, would you mind if McLaren were to name your pride and joy the GT?

 
New Ford Focus RS Rumored To Arrive In 2020 With 400 PS Mild-Hybrid Powertrain
New Ford Focus RS Rumored To Arrive In 2020 With 400 PS Mild-Hybrid Powertrain

28 Feb 2018, 15:41 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 2.3-liter EcoBoost, an integrated starter generator, and Ford Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive tuned to reward the driver in the twisties. Not bad for a Focus, huh?

 
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Drag Pack Rumored for 2019 with Demon Goodies
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Drag Pack Rumored for 2019 with Demon Goodies

27 Feb 2018, 09:15 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Dodge seems to be taking the platform milking game to a whole new level and yet we have no reason to complain about this plan

 
FCA Expected To Phase Out Diesel-engined Cars By 2022
FCA Expected To Phase Out Diesel-engined Cars By 2022

26 Feb 2018, 13:42 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Diesel is, for all intents and purposes, on its way out as far as passenger cars are concerned. For Fiat Chrysler, the end of the diesel could come in 2022

 
BMW M760Li xDrive Could Be In Trouble Because Of New European Emissions Standard
BMW M760Li xDrive Could Be In Trouble Because Of New European Emissions Standard

25 Feb 2018, 13:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 6.6-liter twin-turbo V12-engined BMW M760Li xDrive could be discontinued next year, as Europe transitions to a tighter emissions standard

 
2019 MINI EV Rumored To Bring Forth Performance Model
2019 MINI EV Rumored To Bring Forth Performance Model

22 Feb 2018, 15:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If MINI were to offer the Cooper E in performance-oriented S specification, would there be steady demand for such an electric vehicle?

 
BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe Rumored To Debut In Geneva
BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe Rumored To Debut In Geneva

22 Feb 2018, 10:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In addition to the coupe and convertible, the 8 Series family will welcome its third member sometime in 2019 in the form of the Gran Coupe

 
Tarraco Could Be The Name Of The 2018 SEAT Large SUV
Tarraco Could Be The Name Of The 2018 SEAT Large SUV

18 Feb 2018, 11:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Tarraco might not ring a bell, but SEAT is rumored to go with this name for its seven-seat response to the Skoda Kodiaq family SUV

 
2019 Toyota Supra Possibly Leaked in Full, Racing Version Included
2019 Toyota Supra Possibly Leaked in Full, Racing Version Included

16 Feb 2018, 09:10 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / With the Geneva Motor Show drawing near, the automotive industry is getting leakier than a boat made out of swiss cheese

 
Polestar's Tesla Model 3 Rival Will Cost $50,000, Come in 2020
Polestar's Tesla Model 3 Rival Will Cost $50,000, Come in 2020

7 Feb 2018, 16:18 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It may seem like Tesla's sedan is a bargain, but it'll all depend on what the Swedish alternative has to offer. Besides, very few Model 3s are specced that low

 
F80 M3 Reportedly Ends Production In May 2018
F80 M3 Reportedly Ends Production In May 2018

31 Jan 2018, 19:34 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If BMWBlog is right, the F80 M3 is preparing to bite the dust in May 2018 because of the challenges posed by the WLTP driving cycle