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2016 Porsche 911 Updated with New Engine, Other Tweaks
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Porsche’s iconic 911 sports car is getting refreshed before an all-new model debuts in 2018. Here’s what the folks in Zuffenhausen have done to this automotive legend.
2016 Buick Encore Touring Sport a ‘More Spirited’ Crossover
Buick has introduced a special, sportier version of its subcompact Encore crossover, the Sport Touring model.
2016 VW Jetta GLI Revealed with More Aggressive Style, 210 HP
Volkswagen just revealed its updated 2016 Jetta GLI, the sedan counterpart to their Golf GTI hatchback. This sporty four-door has been refined, gaining new looks and advanced features.
2015 Ferrari California T Review
For the first time ever, we drove a Ferrari that we were worried about not liking. Did it satisfy us? Read on and find out.
New Turbocharged Toyota Engine Announced
Toyota announced a small displacement turbocharged engine today that will enter the market powering the compact Auris hatchback.
2015 Buick Verano Review
The Buick Verano has few direct competitors, but its closest rival got a major upgrade for 2015. Is the compact tri-shield car still worthwhile?
Ferrari 488 GTB Revealed With 660 Turbo Horses
Ferrari just officially revealed the 488 GTB, marking the exit of another naturally aspirated model from its lineup.
Ferrari 458 Turbo Teased
Ferrari has seen the new Lamborghini Huracan and is about to fire back.
Mercedes’ Role in Aston Martin’s Future
Several years ago Aston Martin inked a deal with Mercedes-Benz. The German firm secured a non-voting 5 percent stake in the famous sports-car maker and in exchange the folks in Britain are getting a number of important technologies.
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Review
VW’s New Rude Boy Rocks
Aluminum Turbos Save Weight, Money
Weight is the mortal enemy of performance and efficiency. One of the most effective ways of increasing a vehicle’s fuel economy and improving its driving dynamics is to cut unnecessary mass. Every component is fair game for optimization, including turbochargers.
Is Carbon Buildup a Problem With Direct-Injection Engines?
Direct injection offers numerous benefits over port fuel delivery but could it be a bigger headache than it’s worth?
2015 Volkswagen Golf Consumer Review
We asked our general consumer to spend a week with the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. Is it worth the price premium?
GAC GS4 Concept Debuts in Time for Chinese New Year
Like Korean and Japanese car companies before them, the Chinese are coming. Guangzhou Automobile Group introduced a new crossover concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Boasts New ‘Ring’ Record
There is a new king in the land of fast SUVs and it’s the 2016 Cayenne Turbo S.
Infiniti Q60 Concept Revealed With V6 Turbo
Infiniti is previewing its next luxury sport coupe here in Detroit with the Q60 concept.
Alfa Romeo Prepping Performance Engines
Alfa Romeo is developing new high-performance engines including a re-engineered version of the V6 that Ferrari builds for Maserati.
Honda Civic Type R Engine to Reach US Models
Honda won’t bring the European Civic Type R to North America, but most of its go-fast guts might make it after all.
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG Coupé Debuts AMG Sport Line
Mercedes-Benz just officially unveiled its answer to the BMW X6 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Chrysler V6 to Gain Turbo, Direct Injection
Chrysler is preparing to add direct injection and turbocharging to its line of Pentastar V6 engines in order to increase output and enhance fuel economy.
2015 Kia Forte5 Consumer Review
Kia built its reputation as an automobile manufacturer that offers content at a discount. One look at the 2015 Kia Forte5 and it’s easy to understand why.
2015 Ford Edge is All New, Except in One Area
The Ford Edge crossover is getting totally redesigned for 2015. It will ride atop a new architecture, offer new powertrains and of course come with new features, but there’s one area that won’t change and it’s good news for you.
Lexus NX200t Gets Dressed up for SEMA
Lexus’ upcoming 2015 NX luxury crossover has pretty dramatic styling right out of the box but that hasn’t stopped it from getting dressed up for SEMA.
AMG to Keep 6.0L V12, Share 4.0L V8 With Mercedes
V12-powered vehicles from Mercedes-AMG aren’t going to disappear any time soon.
