Toyota C-HR GR SPORT marks 10 years with new design and features
The Toyota C-HR GR SPORT celebrates a decade on sale with a refreshed look, new Onyx Grey matte paint, exclusive 20-inch wheels, and updated hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.
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Kia launches EV4 GT in Canada with dual-motor AWD and CA$58,595 price
The EV4 GT arrives as Kia's third affordable GT-badged EV in Canada, offering 288 horsepower, dual-motor all-wheel drive, and trim-exclusive features at a competitive price.
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Mercedes-AMG 53 range brings electrified performance to Detroit
Mercedes-AMG launched the new 53 range at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, introducing mild-hybrid power to the CLS, E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet.
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Renault Clio R.S. 18 channels F1 spirit in special edition hot hatch
Renault’s Clio R.S. 18, launched for 2018, adopts Formula One-inspired styling and a standard Akrapovic exhaust, but keeps the familiar 220 Trophy hardware underneath.
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ScienceofSpeed reveals 610hp Acura NSX Dream Project at SEMA 2017
Arizona tuner ScienceofSpeed unveiled its upgraded second-generation Acura NSX at SEMA 2017, featuring a power increase to 610hp, adaptive suspension and bespoke interior details.
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Chevrolet Traverse SUP Concept brings paddleboarding to SEMA
Chevrolet’s Traverse SUP Concept, heading to the 2017 SEMA Show, focuses on family practicality and watersports utility rather than aggressive styling or power upgrades.
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Aston Martin Lends Its Name to Miami Tower Project
Aston Martin has partnered with developers to create a 66-storey residential tower in Miami, offering 391 branded apartments and penthouses with prices starting at £500,000.
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Honda Urban EV concept previews production electric city car at Frankfurt
Honda unveiled the Urban EV concept at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, previewing a production-bound electric city car with retro-inspired styling and new platform.
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DSD Boreas: Spanish 1,000hp Hybrid Hypercar Unveiled
DSD Design & Motorsport has revealed the Boreas, a 1,000hp hybrid hypercar from Spain, with just 12 units planned and an electric-only range of 62 miles.
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Volvo Trucks USA Unveils New VNL with Record-Breaking Unboxing
Volvo Trucks North America introduced its new VNL long-haul lorry with a Guinness World Record for the largest unboxing, involving a three-year-old and an 80-foot cardboard box.
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Peugeot 308 facelift brings new diesel, eight-speed auto and tech upgrades for 2018
Peugeot updates the 308 for 2018 with a new 130-horsepower diesel, an eight-speed automatic in the 308 GT, and enhanced driver assistance systems.
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Aston Martin Unveils China-Only V8 Vantage S GB Edition at 2017 Auto Shanghai
Aston Martin's Q division created just five V8 Vantage S GB Edition Roadsters, each finished in Stratus White with bespoke British-themed details and sold exclusively for China.
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Renault R.S. 2027 Vision electrifies Formula One at Auto Shanghai
Renault unveiled its R.S. 2027 Vision concept at the 2017 Auto Shanghai, imagining a lightweight, electrified Formula One car with advanced driver focus and safety.
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Citroen C5 Aircross debuts at 2017 Auto Shanghai with new hydraulic suspension
Citroen launched its C5 Aircross SUV at Auto Shanghai 2017, introducing a new hydraulic cushion suspension and previewing a plug-in hybrid for the Chinese market.
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Audi previews 2018 A8 with aluminium-intensive body teaser
Audi has released a video showing the 2018 A8’s bare structure, highlighting its aluminium-rich construction ahead of the flagship saloon’s full reveal.
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Dodge Challenger SRT Demon debuts with 840hp at New York
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, revealed at the 2017 New York Auto Show, delivers 840hp and a 9.65-second quarter mile, making it the world’s most powerful production muscle car.
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Ford Kuga ST Line 2.0 TDCi Powershift: Sporty Looks, Everyday Utility
Ford's Kuga ST Line 2.0 TDCi Powershift brings a sharper design and sportier handling to the compact SUV segment, while retaining its core practicality and family appeal.
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Alpine A110 returns as a lightweight retro-inspired sports car
The revived Alpine A110, revealed ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut, combines a modern aluminium chassis with styling cues from the classic Berlinette.
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Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept Unveiled at 2017 Geneva Show
Bentley revealed the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept, a fully electric luxury convertible, at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, hinting at the brand’s ambitions for electric grand tourers.
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Specialty Vehicle Engineering reveals 800hp 2017 Yenko Camaro
SVE's limited-run Yenko Camaro conversion brings a supercharged 6.8-litre V8 and bespoke styling to just 50 examples based on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
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Mercedes previews A-Class Sedan with Aesthetics A sculpture
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Aesthetics A sculpture as a design preview for its upcoming A-Class Sedan, confirming expansion of its compact range with a new saloon.
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Gold-infused Rolls-Royce Phantoms delivered to The 13 hotel in Macao
The 13 in Macao has taken delivery of bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantoms featuring gold elements and extensive customisation, marking the completion of the marque’s largest single commission.
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Toyota Concept-i debuts AI-driven interface at CES
Toyota unveiled the Concept-i at CES 2017, featuring an artificial intelligence system called Yui that learns from its driver and prioritises safety and minimalism.
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Ford launches seventh-generation Fiesta with four distinct models
Ford has unveiled the seventh-generation Fiesta in Cologne, introducing Titanium, ST Line, Vignale and the new crossover-inspired Active to target a broader European audience.
Updated 4 September 2026