Lexus, Infiniti luxury car brands find ways to combat Tesla, German rivals
Japanese luxury car brands Lexus and Infiniti used the Detroit auto show to check new methods to regain momentum against Germany’s prominent automakers and Silicon Valley’s Tesla Inc. Toyota Motor’s Lexus brand revealed at Detroit its “LF-1 Limitless” concept SUV model, signaling that Lexus may begin to focus more on SUVs than its traditional large
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Ford plans to invest $11 billion in 40 electrified vehicles by 2022
Ford Motor will considerably increase its scheduled investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and completely electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford stated during Detroit auto show. The investment figure is sharply higher than a previously revealed target of $4.5 billion by 2020, Ford executives stated,
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2018 BMW i8 Roadster and i8 Coupe Revealed at Los Angeles
BMW at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show revealed both the all-new i8 Roadster and a remarkably upgraded version of its present i8 hybrid performance car. Half a decade earlier the hybrid hypercar raced into being due to McLaren, Ferrari and Porsche all utilizing batteries to make their sportscars go like lightning. However while these
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The Much Awaited 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unveiled
Jeep has finally revealed it’s much awaited – the 2018 Wrangler, at Los Angeles Auto Show. The model builds on its famous history, genuine Jeep model, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, superior on- and off-road dynamics, the new Jeep Wrangler hosts ingenious safety and advanced technology functions. “Jeep has always represented the supreme in ability and open-air
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BMW searching for partners to make electric small cars
Germany’s BMW is talking with other automakers globally to search for partners to reduce the expense of electrifying its future Mini small vehicles, management board member Peter Schwarzenbauer informed Reuters. “We are talking to lots of OEMs (producers) around the world, not only in China, (about) how to electrify smaller cars,” Schwarzenbauer stated. “There’s no
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Corvette super car will cost at $119,995 and higher
General Motors’s 755-horsepower Corvette ZR1 super car is going to have a starting rate of $119,995, with a convertible version from $123,995, its worldwide product development chief, Mark Reuss, stated on Tuesday. The Corvette takes on Italian luxury sportscar Ferrari SpA in the elite, high-performance sports car sector, and is the opposite end of the
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Ferrari 488 Challenge Will Be Displayed At Autosport International 2018
With only 70 days to go until Europe’s biggest pre-season motorsport show, Autosport International begins, there’s a good news for Ferrari enthusiasts. Following 2017 marking Ferrari’s 70th anniversary, the year has been important for celebrations, and that will eventually continue at the NEC from 11th-14th January 2018. The newest Ferrari 488 Challenge is to be
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Tokyo concept car protect against car accident with external airbags
A concept car geared up with external airbags to protect against minor car accident is attracting others at the Tokyo Motor Show. The body panels of the Flesby II ultra-compact automobile are covered by a soft, next-generation rubber that can soak up the impact of an accident. “We put airbags, which are generally used inside
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Kia Makes the Ultimate Fashion Statement at New York Fashion Week
Alex Rodriguez, Candice Swanepoel and Other Trendsetting A-Listers Got Behind the Wheel and “Raced the Runway” Fashion designer Brandon Maxwell, supermodels Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls, baseball legend and CEO of A-ROD CORP, Alex Rodriguez, writer and TV host Derek Blasberg, and social media superstar Cameron Dallas, gathered in New York City to race the
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Tim Allen and Jay Leno during The 12th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance
The 12th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance annouces featured celebrities The 12th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation on February 23-25, 2018 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club announces Tim Allen as the Gala comedian headline entertainer. The Concours will feature an unforgettable performance by Allen, an actor, comedian, author and avid car collector
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Concours of Elegance 2017 to feature four of the rarest Aston Martin cars
Concours of Elegance 2017 will invite a number of rare and important Aston Martins to Hampton Court Palace in the upcoming September, following the history of the brand from the 1923 Aston Martin ‘Clover Leaf’ through to the DBR9/01 racer. There will likewise be a special Aston Martin V8 display of over 100 vehicles, consisting
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TVR will reveal 200mph V8 at 2017 Goodwood Revival
TVR will reveal a new high-performance model at the Goodwood Revival, the first launch by the company in more than a decade. We understand only a handful of information about the as-yet unnamed design. It will weigh about 1,200 kg, and will be functioned by a 5.0-litre Cosworth-developed V8. An anticipated power output of 480bhp
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Mercedes Benz Concept A Sedan Unveiled at Shanghai Motor Show
With the Concept A Sedan at 2017 Shanghai Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is giving an outlook of the next generation of compact vehicles and a possible, new body type. The Concept A Sedan present car specifies the transformed Mercedes-Benz design language. Due to its purist, surface-focused design having reduced lines and flat surfaces the show vehicle
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Infiniti QX50 Concept Unveiled At Shanghai Motor Show
The Infiniti QX50 concept – the brand’s vision for a next-generation premium crossover – makes its Asia debut 2017 Shanghai Motor Show. Roland Krueger, President of Infiniti Motor Company stated, “Infiniti is happy to debut an SUV concept in the world’s fastest growing sector, here in the world’s largest market. Chinese consumers will appreciate the
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New Mercedes Benz S-Class has its special spot for performance and comfort
The new Mercedes Benz S-Class marks its world premiere with extended innovations at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show. Among the headlines is an all-new and highly effective engine range with an array of new technologies for electrification of the powertrain. Intelligent Drive took another move step towards autonomous driving. And the acclaimed leader in the
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