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Alpine Brand Still Considers Developing An SUV Based On Renault Model
Alpine Brand Still Considers Developing An SUV Based On Renault Model

20 Nov 2016, 16:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The newly resurrected Alpine brand unveiled a coupe, but it might introduce an SUV in its portfolio. The latter would be based on a Renault model

 
Skoda Kodiaq Performance Variant Comes Closer To Reality
Skoda Kodiaq Performance Variant Comes Closer To Reality

20 Nov 2016, 15:42 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Skoda has admitted considering the development of a performance version of its larger models, the Superb and Kodiaq. The latter seems more likely these days

 
Mercedes-Benz Could Extend Life of V12 Engine With 48-Volt Hybrid System
Mercedes-Benz Could Extend Life of V12 Engine With 48-Volt Hybrid System

19 Nov 2016, 14:07 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mercedes-Benz might keep the V12 engine alive for another line of cars with the help of a mild-hybrid system. The 48V unit might keep their emissions in check

 
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Might Be Discontinued After This Generation
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Might Be Discontinued After This Generation

19 Nov 2016, 14:06 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW's 4 Series Gran Coupe, the most recent body style added to the range, might be eliminated after the production cycle of the current model ends, sources say

 
Volkswagen' MQB Plan Will Make Golf 8 and Golf 9 Share Underpinnings
Volkswagen' MQB Plan Will Make Golf 8 and Golf 9 Share Underpinnings

18 Nov 2016, 13:03 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Herbert Diess, the boss of the Volkswagen brand, has revealed that the MQB platform will be "stretched" for two more car generations. We explain what it means

 
Bentley's Electric Model Is Getting Closer To Reality
Bentley's Electric Model Is Getting Closer To Reality

18 Nov 2016, 10:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / It's no secret that Bentley is pondering an electric model. The British brand wants to borrow parts from the Porsche Mission E for the upcoming EV

 
Maserati Levante Plug-In Hybrid - What We Know So Far
Maserati Levante Plug-In Hybrid - What We Know So Far

18 Nov 2016, 09:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Maserati's Levante is not going to receive a performance variant soon, if ever, but the Italians are planning to sell a plug-in hybrid. Expect it by 2020

 
Mercedes-Benz's EQ Range - What Will Come After The Electric SUV
Mercedes-Benz's EQ Range - What Will Come After The Electric SUV

17 Nov 2016, 11:00 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mercedes-Benz announced a range dedicated to electric vehicles, and it is called EQ. We know that it will eventually have seven cars, but not what kind of cars

 
2018 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Likely To Get Manual Gearbox
2018 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Likely To Get Manual Gearbox

16 Nov 2016, 14:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Aston Martin is still in development of the next Vantage, which will feature an AMG-sourced V8 engine. The car could also be offered with a manual gearbox

 
2019 Audi RS5 Sportback Under Consideration, Could Get Green Light
2019 Audi RS5 Sportback Under Consideration, Could Get Green Light

16 Nov 2016, 10:50 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Audi plans to expand its offering with more versions of existing models, and expanding the RS range could include a variant based on the RS5 Sportback

 
Ram Reportedly Working On V8 Pickup Truck To Compete With Ford's Raptor
Ram Reportedly Working On V8 Pickup Truck To Compete With Ford's Raptor

15 Nov 2016, 13:48 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / This fall, FCA revealed a Ram pickup truck concept named Rebel TRX. It had a Hellcat-sourced V8, among others. Some say it is considered for production

 
2018 BMW X5 Will Be Bigger and Lighter Than Current Generation
2018 BMW X5 Will Be Bigger and Lighter Than Current Generation

15 Nov 2016, 10:43 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW is already testing the next generation of the X5, which is expected to come to market in 2018. The SAV comes with a bigger body and a lighter platform

 
PSA Group Is Preparing A 1-Ton Pickup Truck
PSA Group Is Preparing A 1-Ton Pickup Truck

14 Nov 2016, 14:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The French at PSA Group have confirmed their intention of launching a 1-Ton pickup truck this year. It has yet to be revealed, but here's what we know

 
PSA Peugeot-Citroen Might Employ Plug-In Lineup For Its American Relaunch
PSA Peugeot-Citroen Might Employ Plug-In Lineup For Its American Relaunch

14 Nov 2016, 09:31 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The French at Groupe PSA plan a return to the American market, which should happen within the next five years. The offensive is expected to be based on plug-ins

 
BMW 6 Series GT Could Be The Last Of Its Kind Once The 8 Series Comes Along
BMW 6 Series GT Could Be The Last Of Its Kind Once The 8 Series Comes Along

13 Nov 2016, 13:04 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW is apparently turning the 5 Series GT into the 6 Series GT, and the result will replace the 6 Series GC. The unconfirmed 8 Series could replace it afterward

 
Skoda Four Door Coupe Considered As Upmarket Superb Variant
Skoda Four Door Coupe Considered As Upmarket Superb Variant

13 Nov 2016, 13:02 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Skoda is said to be considering the development of a four door coupe based on the Superb. It would be the Czech equivalent of a VW CC, placed above the Superb

 
Tesla Model Y Might Not Get Falcon Doors
Tesla Model Y Might Not Get Falcon Doors

12 Nov 2016, 12:59 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla's only SUV, the Model X, will get a baby brother. It will be named Model Y, but it might not get the fancy Falcon doors. Expect it in showrooms in 2020

 
2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 Coupe - What We Know So Far
2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 Coupe - What We Know So Far

12 Nov 2016, 12:30 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mercedes-AMG is preparing the launch of the performance version of the E-Class Coupe. The car will come with the E63 Sedan's power train. Here's what we know

 
Skoda Might Be Volkswagen's Replacement In The USA
Skoda Might Be Volkswagen's Replacement In The USA

10 Nov 2016, 13:26 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Skoda brand might be Volkswagen's answer to the image crisis caused by the Dieselgate scandal. In theory, the Czech brand could help sell VW cars in the USA

 
BMW 8 Series Revival Could Include M8 Performance Version
BMW 8 Series Revival Could Include M8 Performance Version

10 Nov 2016, 10:55 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW's 8 Series has been discontinued 17 years ago, but people still talk about it. With recent spyshots and trademark applications, the M8 becomes possible