Shelby Supercharges Ford F-150 SVT Raptor to a Mighty 575-Horses

    What do you think is missing from a 411hp sport truck like the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor? Why, more horses and stickers, of course. Welcome to Shelby's interpretation of the Raptor that was introduced today at the New York Auto Show and which will set you back $17,995 (€14,000) for the special items alone, excluding the price for the truck itself that currently stands at $43,630 (€34,000).  Shelby begins from the engine bay...

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Buick Says 40 Percent of First-Generation Enclave Owners Choose the New Model

Buick’s redesigned 2013 Enclave luxury crossover is the brand’s best-selling model in the first quarter of this year, with retail sales almost 40 percent up. According to GM, many of the new model’s buyers are former owners of the previous-generation Enclave, with statistics showing that four in 10 owners trade-in their first-generation Enclave for the new model. Buick says the Enclave is not only building loyalty for the brand, it is...

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New Shelby Mustang 1000 S/C Gets a Bugatti-Rivaling 1,200HP for NY Auto Show

As if the 2013 Shelby GT500, with its 662 hp, was not quick enough, Ford and partner Shelby deemed it necessary to add an even more powerful variant to their high performance range. In 2012, Shelby debuted the GT500-based 1000 at the New York Auto Show, and this year's edition of the event has been chosen as the venue for the unveiling of an even madder 1000 S/C with a mind-boggling 1,200 hp. We'll remind you that the 2012MY 1000 gets...

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BMW M7 Sports Saloon Speculatively Rendered

If you take a look at BMW's current range of models, the closest thing you can get to a high-performance 7-Series model is the 540hp Alpina B7, which was not only created with the blessings of the Bavarian automaker (like all Alpina models), but in some countries, including the U.S., it’s also distributed by BMW itself. While the idea of an M7 performance saloon has crossed the minds of BMW's M division more than once, it has yet to be...

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Renault Zoe Priced at £13,650 in the UK After Incentives

 Renault’s EV supermini, the Zoe, is priced from £13,650 (€16,040) in the UK after the government’s Plug-in Car Grant deduction. The new hatchback is already available to order now and will arrive in UK showrooms from June 7. On top of the retail price that is similar to the diesel Clio, buyers will also have to pay from £70 (€82) a month for the battery lease. Starting April 5, Zoe’s base price will increase to £13,995 (€16,450),...

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Toyota Releases 2013 Corolla LE and S Special Edition Models Priced at $20,550

With the 2014 Corolla just around the corner, Toyota is applying some equipment makeup to its 2013 model by launching two special editions, the luxury-oriented Corolla LE and the sportier Corolla S. Both bring extra standard features and are aimed at different categories of customers.  With the 2014 Corolla just around the corner, Toyota is applying some equipment makeup to its 2013 model by launching two special editions, the luxury-oriented...

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Kia Optima Hybrid Updated for 2013, Has Less HP but More Torque

Kia has slowly been etching upmarket around the world, and most of their latest crop of models are considered among the top picks in their class. The Optima Hybrid, which is priced from under $26,000, is one of those vehicles, and in an effort to keep it up to date, the Korean automaker has announced several updates for the 2013 model year car. The Koreans claim the revised car is more "performance-driven" and fuel efficient, despite the...

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Audi A1 and A3 get New 1.4 TSI with Cylinder Deactivation System and Up to 60.1mpg in the UK

 Audi is welcoming the addition of the VW Group's new 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine (TFSI) with Cylinder-on-Demand (CoD) technology in the A1 and A3 hatchback ranges in Britain. The new 1.4 TSI CoD unit can run on two-cylinders under low and intermediate loads and when coasting, at engine speeds between 1,400 and 4,000 rpm, and torque between approximately 25 and 75 Nm, to greatly improve fuel economy. When applied to...

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Brabus Butches Up Mercedes SL65 AMG with 800 Roadster

For most drivers, the last thing missing from the latest Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is power, since the R231-codenamed hardtop roadster comes with more than enough oomph, thanks to its 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine rated for 621hp (630PS) and 1,000Nm (737 lb-ft).  Nevertheless, if you're one of those few heavy-pocketed individuals who disagree and don't mind messing your hair with the top down, Brabus has just the right solution...

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New Flying Spur and 2014 Mulsanne Highlight Bentley's Geneva Motor Show Presence

For a niche brand in the luxury car segment, Bentley sure has plenty to offer to visitors at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show that runs until March 17, as it chose the Swiss event for the world premiere of the new Flying Spur and the enhanced 2014 model year Mulsanne flagship, as well as the European debut of the GT Speed Convertible.  Arguably, the most important introduction is the Flying Spur, which is the sedan model of the renewed Continental...

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Mercedes-Benz Announces New Sport Products for the A-Class in Geneva v

The CLA front-wheel drive compact sedan was the single most important model from Mercedes-Benz’s extensive range that debuted at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. We’d rate the A 45 AMG a (very) close second, though; plus, the three-pointed star also decided to spray some of the 355HP mega-hatch sporty sparkle on the rest of its premium B-segment contender. In order to showcase its new Sport Genuine Accessories products for the A-Class, Merc...

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2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible Flashes its Behinds in New Photo Gallery

After receiving our first taste of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible on Sunday with two photos of the car's 3/4 profile with and without the top down, General Motors today granted us three more images, this time of the soft-top model's rear end and the two-seat interior.    From what we can tell, it's the same Z51-package equipped model featuring added parts like the rear spoiler and the vented hood. The car...

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