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Audi R8 Base Model Might Get Turbocharged V6 Instead Of 2.5-Liter Inline-5
Audi R8 Base Model Might Get Turbocharged V6 Instead Of 2.5-Liter Inline-5

3 Jan 2017, 10:22 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Audi is no longer expected to fit the R8 with a 2.5-liter inline-five cylinder engine for its base version. Instead, a 2.9-liter V6 is expected

 
New Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Will Get a 30 Percent Range Boost, Is One year Away
New Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Will Get a 30 Percent Range Boost, Is One year Away

29 Dec 2016, 20:03 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Those people who, for some reason, shun the battery-powered electric vehicles but still want to save the planet can go for a liquid hydrogen fuel cell car

 
Nissan is Rumored To Borrow Plug-in Hybrid Tech From Mitsubishi
Nissan is Rumored To Borrow Plug-in Hybrid Tech From Mitsubishi

29 Dec 2016, 14:45 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Nissan's recent acquisition of a 34% controlling stake in Mitsubishi could lead to sharing a plug-in hybrid setup from the latter. Expect it by 2020

 
FCA Rumored to Sell Alfa Romeo and Maserati to Pay Off Debt
FCA Rumored to Sell Alfa Romeo and Maserati to Pay Off Debt

29 Dec 2016, 04:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Yet another report with no official status claims that Fiat Chrysler would part ways with Alfa Romeo and Maserati to pay off its $7 billion debt

 
2018 Suzuki Swift Sport Is On The Table, Expect a 1.4-Liter Turbo
2018 Suzuki Swift Sport Is On The Table, Expect a 1.4-Liter Turbo

28 Dec 2016, 09:05 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Suzuki has just revealed the all-new Swift, which comes with a lighter body and more efficient engines. Its sporty brother is already in development

 
2018 Subaru WRX to Be Just a Facelift, All-New Model Due In 2020 At the Earliest
2018 Subaru WRX to Be Just a Facelift, All-New Model Due In 2020 At the Earliest

27 Dec 2016, 15:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Unfortunately no, the all-new WRX and WRX STI are still some years away. In the meantime, a mid-cycle update will have to do

 
Citroen SpaceTourer Set To Receive Crossover Version
Citroen SpaceTourer Set To Receive Crossover Version

27 Dec 2016, 10:13 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Citroen's SpaceTourer was showcased this year in a crossover version named Hyphen. It was presented as a concept, but some of its parts will hit dealerships

 
Opel Is Reportedly Still Considering A Production Version of the GT Concept
Opel Is Reportedly Still Considering A Production Version of the GT Concept

27 Dec 2016, 09:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Opel's stunning GT Concept might have a shot at production after all, but the automaker is still pondering whether it could sell enough of them to matter

 
Tatra Might Revive Its Passenger Car Branch, Retro-Styled Models Are Possible
Tatra Might Revive Its Passenger Car Branch, Retro-Styled Models Are Possible

26 Dec 2016, 17:16 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tatra, the Czech brand that made outlandish creations like the T87, could once again build passenger cars. A decision will be made in 2017

 
Mercedes A-Class Sedan Reportedly Coming in 2018 to Fight Chinese BMW 1 Series
Mercedes A-Class Sedan Reportedly Coming in 2018 to Fight Chinese BMW 1 Series

23 Dec 2016, 17:27 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The CLA is only 4 centimeters shorter than the C-Class. Also, nobody has seen this mystery Mercedes. So not only does its market not exist, but neither does it

 
Ford 4.8L V8 Rumored to Replace 5.0L Coyote V8 In F-150 and Mustang
Ford 4.8L V8 Rumored to Replace 5.0L Coyote V8 In F-150 and Mustang

21 Dec 2016, 13:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Ford Motor Company could surprise purists with a new engine at NAIAS. According to a report, it's a 4.8-liter N/A V8 with dual injection

 
BMW G01 X3 Expected to Debut in 2017, Deliveries to Commence in 2018
BMW G01 X3 Expected to Debut in 2017, Deliveries to Commence in 2018

20 Dec 2016, 10:26 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An enthusiast publication learned that the all-new BMW G01 X3 will be unveiled in August 2017, then debut in the flesh at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show

 
Plug-In Hybrid SUV Could Be The Key To DS Brand's U.S. Debut
Plug-In Hybrid SUV Could Be The Key To DS Brand's U.S. Debut

18 Dec 2016, 12:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The French premium brand that is simply named DS will come to the U.S. by 2020, and it appears it will base its strategy on an SUV. Expect a plug-in hybrid one

 
Ferrari F12tdf Successor In The Works, Could Get LaFerrari-Inspired Hybrid
Ferrari F12tdf Successor In The Works, Could Get LaFerrari-Inspired Hybrid

18 Dec 2016, 12:49 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ferrari's F12tdf is sold-out for awhile now, but a successor is on the table in Maranello. It is expected to feature a hybrid setup to keep its aspirated engine

 
Honda Accord Could Return To European Market If Sales Estimates Become Favorable
Honda Accord Could Return To European Market If Sales Estimates Become Favorable

17 Dec 2016, 15:05 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Honda has stopped selling the Accord in Europe, but the mid-sized sedan could make a comeback if the company sees favorable signs for this segment in the EU

 
The Lexus LC Could Get F Version With Twin-Turbo V8
The Lexus LC Could Get F Version With Twin-Turbo V8

16 Dec 2016, 13:00 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Lexus's largest coupe, the LC, is parked on a space that holds much potential. Many things can happen with this platform, and a performance version is possible

 
Acura's Next-Generation RLX To Be Inspired By Precision Concept
Acura's Next-Generation RLX To Be Inspired By Precision Concept

16 Dec 2016, 10:31 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Acura's RLX, the current flagship sedan of the brand, will receive a replacement in a few years. It should be inspired by the Precision Concept

 
Audi A2 Could Return On The Market As An MPV
Audi A2 Could Return On The Market As An MPV

16 Dec 2016, 09:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Audi has thought about offering another A2, but it never made it to production. However, there's still a shot for the nameplate to return, but as an MPV

 
Jaguar's Electric Sedan Might Be XJ Successor, Could Get Daimler Version
Jaguar's Electric Sedan Might Be XJ Successor, Could Get Daimler Version

15 Dec 2016, 13:25 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Jaguar used to sell "Daimler" versions of its cars, which came with many elements that were not available in the standard range. Its future EVs could get them

 
Lexus LC Cabriolet Is Considered For Production
Lexus LC Cabriolet Is Considered For Production

15 Dec 2016, 11:02 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Lexus' LC Coupe is being considered to receive a cabriolet version. The model would become the Japanese rival of the S-Class Coupe, and a new kind of flagship