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Add the Max Trailering Package to the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 , and your light-duty pickup truck can tow an impressive 12,200 pounds. For most peoples needs, thats more than enough. But some buyers need an even more capable workhorse. If youre one of those potential customers, meet the 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty. GMC bills the new Sierra HD as the most capable heavy-duty truck its ever built, and promises a world-class towing experience. Considering how heavy the competition... [read more]
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With a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V-12 that makes 1,000 hp at a screaming 10,500 rpm and ground-effect aerodynamics honed by Formula 1 design genius Adrian Newey that deliver its own weight in downforce at 120 mph, you'd think the $3 million-plus Aston Martin Valkyrie would have a the ultimate bit nailed in terms of describing this extraordinary hypercar. But wait, there's more. The AMR Track Performance Pack takes the Valkyrie beyond ultimate. Available as an option for the 150 Valkyrie... [read more]
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Lincoln has released pricing information for its new midsize SUV. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator starts at $52,195, although it can reach above $90,000 when fully loaded. Standard features on the base model include a 10-inch touchscreen, exterior and interior welcome lighting, heated front seats, a 10-speaker audio system, and tri-zone automatic climate control. Also standard is Lincoln Co-Pilot360, which includes blind spot detection with cross-traffic alert, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, and a... [read more]
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Its no running-and-driving LegoTechnic Bugatti Chiron , but Chevy s life-size 2019 Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss made entirely of Lego bricks is one impressive project. Built as part of the brands partnership with The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part , and in cooperation with Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary school in Detroit through the schools A World in Motion Program, the truck built out of the plastic bricks is a phenomenal sculpture thats not only the right size, but... [read more]
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BMW and Mercedes-Benz may be fierce rivals, but apparently, they could be willing to put aside that rivalry if there's enough money on the line. No, they won't be merging into one company. But according to the latest rumor, the two German automakers plan to co-developa new platform for their small cars. Germany's Handelsblatt reports that BMW and Mercedes -Benz's parent company Daimler are in discussions to share the cost of developing the next-generation 1 Series and A-Class. The report... [read more]
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Remember those Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition cars announced last month? Well, if you snoozed, you loseder, lostas all 80 suicide-door-equipped examples being built for the 2019 model year are nowsold out. Each of the stretched luxury sedans withreverse-hinged rear doors were priced at just over $110,000 a pop, or about $30,000 more than the fully loaded Black Label models on which they're based. The cars were offered ona first-come, first-served basis, and each order, we were told, was verified... [read more]
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This year, Classic Auto Show will be held March 16-17 at the OC Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa, California. Adam Carolla is the shows grand marshal and, alongside other industry celebrities like Dave Kindig, Bogi Lateiner, and Wayne Carini, will be signing autographs, taking part in discussion panels, and showcasing cars. This location change opened up new possibilities for activities and demos that the indoor locations of previous years couldnt yield. For the first time, true push-start cackle... [read more]
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On paper, Dodge 's Charger and Challenger look hilariously outdated.Put your foot down in the 797-hp Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye , though, and you probably won't care. Big power is fun, and it always will be. But as fuel economy requirements get stricter, how can high-performance Challengers survive? Most likely by going hybrid. When The Detroit News spoke withFiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley recently, he was surprisingly open about the needto introduce electrification.The reality is those platforms and that technology... [read more]
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The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 doesnt go on sale until the fall, but the first copy has already been sold . VIN 001 sold at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a cool $1.1 million. Edsel B. Ford II and Aaron Shelby, grandson of Carroll Shelby, introduced the GT500 onto the block. The winning bidder was none other than Craig Jackson, the chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. Hell have the opportunity to customize the car with... [read more]
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How much would you pay to own the worlds first production 2020 Toyota Supra ? Before you say anything, know that someone at today's Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction topped your number by probably quite a bit. That's because they just bought Supra VIN 20201 for a cool $2.1 million. That might seem like an excessive premium on a car that will have a starting price of $50,920 , but beyond the cool factor of owning the first example, the entire bid... [read more]
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Written by Barbara Toombs The Wise family in 1979, in front of their Illinois home with the very first Mustang ever sold to the public. Gail Wise was just 22 years old and living at home with her parents, Helen and Cleadis Brown, on the northwest side of Chicago. When she landed a job as third-grade teacher in the suburbs, she persuaded them to lend her the money for a new car. The Browns were a Ford family... [read more]
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Historically, not a lot has been done to the 1955 Pontiac. In fact, off the top of my head I can't think of a single example from the... continue reading
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Were a couple months into our Chrysler Pacifica Limited loan, and Im beginning to see why the minivan is a perennial parental favorite. Occasionally, Ill get a different vehicle for the weekend, and more often than not I end up missing the baby-friendliness of the Pacifica. Most four-door vehicles these days are fit for baby duty, but having sliding doors makes getting a baby seat in so much easier. For one, you have a much wider opening to work with... [read more]
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The 2019 Honda Ridgeline marches on in the midsize pickup truck segment that welcomes two new players this yearthe Ford Ranger and the Jeep Gladiator . How will the Ridgeline stack up? Before we throw it in the ring, we thought itd be a good idea to get reacquainted with Honda s pickup. The second-generation Ridgeline hasnt changed much since its introduction in model year 2017. Highlights include new colors, more USB ports, streamlined trim levels (from 12 to nine... [read more]
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One of over 1,800 vehicles to cross the block this past week a 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition with 3,092 actual miles ( Lot #1313 ) sold for $533,500 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Jan. 21, 2019 Barrett-Jackson made history last week when it sold more than 1,800 vehicles, the largest public No Reserve collector car auction ever held, during its 48th Annual Scottsdale Auction, January 12-20, 2019, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. In total, over 1,800 vehicles sold for over $118 million with... [read more]
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The results are in! Of the more than 1,800 vehicles that crossed the block during the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, over 600 of them were Chevrolets representing nine decades of the marques amazing automotive history. With all those Chevys to choose from, which ones were bidder favorites? Take a look at the gallery below to find out! Lot #3007 JEFF GORDON'S 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R $600,000 FOR THE JEFF GORDON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION Lot #1333 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE... [read more]
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In January of 2012, I took the long flight to Australia to hang out with a bunch of like minded souls and participate in the River City Coupe... continue reading
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We have the hottest Ascent. And we have the numbers to prove it. Our new 2019 Subaru Ascent Limited took a trip to Michigans Milan Dragway where technical director Frank Markus got us some test numbers to see how the vehicle stacks up. The surprising part is it bested three other Ascents tested in California. We know geography matters. But Detroits last long-termer, the 2018 Dodge Durango with a naturally aspirated V-8 , achieved virtually identical numbersafter weather correctionin testing... [read more]
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The RDXs A-Spec badges promise sportier performance than the average luxury crossover, connecting the new model to the original RDX better than the previous generation ever did. A 272-hp 2.0-liter turbo-four powers every 2019 RDX, but its not the engines extra 20 horses over Accord 2.0s that intrigues us. Multiple editors have complimented the RDXs engine note, which becomes louder as you move from Comfort to Sport and Sport+ modes. From a stop, our all-wheel-drive Acura reached 60 mph in... [read more]
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Stop the presses! Its looking like the future of Mopars pony car, the Dodge Challenger, is an electrified one. Despite Fiat Chryslers (FCA) SRT division surging forward into the number two slot in segment sales (behind Fords Mustang) with masterful marketing of the Hellcat platform, the days of this fire-breathing, V8-powered muscle car look numbered. The reality is those platforms and that technology we used does need to move on, said FCA CEO Mike Manley at the Detroit Auto Show... [read more]
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By info@topspeed.com (Robert Moore)
Theres no denying that GM has been floating through turbulent waters lately, missing the mark just a bit at every turn. It wasnt that long ago that the Chevy Silverado failed miserably at a Red Wings Game and the brand has been a little slow to keep up with its main competitors. More recently, the brand killed off its prized plug-in hybrid, the Chevy Volt, but it does have huge plans to introduce as many as 20 new electric models... [read more]
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Chevrolet Bumblebee Camaro Collection (Lot #3009), (Lot #3009.1), (Lot #3009.2) (Lot #3009.3) led by U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard from Bulk Fuel Company C, 6th ESB, 4th MLG (from left to right Sgt. Hill, Sgt. Fitz, Sgt. Martinez, and Private fist Class McKinley) SOLD for $525,000 benefiting Operation Homefront SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Jan. 21, 2019 Barrett-Jackson was the epicenter for raising much-needed funds and awareness on behalf of deserving charities nationwide at its 48th Annual Scottsdale Auction, January 12-20, 2019, at... [read more]
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By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
Remember the name Arctic Trucks? They are the same folks whose claim-to-fame was when Jeremy Clarkson and James May drove a customized Toyota Hilux at the North Pole. This company is back in news and this time for working on the Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck. Arctic Trucks calls is the Icelandic-spec version of the VW Amarok.
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The final day of the 2019 Scottsdale Auction came to a close on Sunday with nearly 200 more vehicles and over 160 pieces of authentic automobilia shining brightly on the block. Records have been broken every day of the collection car auction, and Sunday was no different, when this 1969 Chevrolet K10 pickup sold for $137,500. Nine decades of automotive history were represented today, with a little something for everyone. There was even a 1964 Chris-Craft boat , a... [read more]
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By info@topspeed.com (Kirby)
The Genesis G70 is arguably the best compact luxury sedan on the market today, and if new rumors have any weight to them, the G70 could give birth to a hotter offspring in the near future. Neither Hyundai nor Genesis have confirmed plans to build a performance-spec G70, but Hyundais head product planner, Mike OBrien, dropped an interesting hint at the 2019 North American International Auto Show that suggests that a high-performance version of the G70 could be in the... [read more]
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Two very different cars for 10 grand at Russo and Steele.
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After a $106K sale at Monterey, another quality example sells for $50K in Arizona.
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By info@topspeed.com (Andrei Nedelea)
Compare photos of the 2020 Toyota Supra s interior with what BMW is offering in the 2019 Z4 and two facts become immediately apparent. First, the BMW is much nicer and more modern feeling inside than the Toyota - it looks one generation of cars ahead of it in terms of interior design. Second, the Supras interior is a mishmash of older BMW bits which, if youve ever driven a fairly recent Bimmer, will be instantly recognizable to you.
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It was an incredible Barrett-Jackson moment when the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001 sold for an incredible $2.5 million on Saturday to benefit United Way for Southeastern Michigan . The most-anticipated day on the Barrett-Jackson auction calendar lived up to its Super Saturday name in Scottsdale today, with some tremendous sales rocking the block. The most memorable and emotional moments occurred during the sale of the auctions final four charity offerings. Craig Jackson, winning bidders John and... [read more]
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By info@topspeed.com (Andrei Nedelea)
Mercedes-Benz is already parading camouflaged prototypes of its upcoming CLA wagon, the second generation of the load-lugging four-door coupe that is based on the A-Class. This time the model is all the more unique since there is no bigger CLS shooting brake anymore, so buyers looking for this type of sporty looking wagon within the Mercedes range will have to settle for the new CLA.
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By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
Ford has unveiled the refreshed Mondeo at the 2019 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. The Mondeo was looking stale for quite some time now and needed a refresh desperately. However, it did not come alone. It brought along the companys first-ever hybrid wagon and, from our initial impressions, we would call this hybrid-wagon a masterstroke!
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By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
We are dead serious right now. Mitsubishi actually managed to outsell the three brands mentioned in the U.S. Maybe it is some kind of sorcery or Mitsubishi has sprayed some sort of invisible ink, we dont know, but the Japanese giant has managed to move 118,074 cars in 2018 - all of it without socializing at auto-show gatherings or sponsoring many events.
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By info@topspeed.com (Kirby)
If youre like most fans of Forza Horizon 4 who have been wishing to get your hands on a Mitsubishi Evolution in the game, all your prayers have been answered. Turn 10 Studios is ringing in 2019 with a bang with the launch of the Mitsubishi Car Pack. If the thought of driving a Mitsubishi Evolution isnt enough to get your video game juices flowing, the car pack actually includes not one, not two, not three, but four versions of... [read more]
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Waymo, which recently launched its a utonomous ride-hailing service in the Phoenix area, is betting big on traditional sensing technologiesincluding cameras, GPS, radar, and those super-expensive spinning lidar sensors on the roof. These Waymo cars are essentially beta-testers, which means they are not fail safe. (Remember Uber?) If Waymo happens to have an accident and the fault is found to be with the sensor array, its a safe bet Waymo wont be able to blame a blizzard or pea-soup fog... [read more]
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Award-wiinning actor Gary Sinise came to the block with a custom 1981 Jeep CJ7 , that ended up bringing a total of $1.31 million to the Gary Sinise Foundation . The energy and excitement at the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction continues to build! On Friday some 350 more incredible vehicles crossed the block in the full-to-the-brim auction arena, and thousands of car enthusiasts found delights around every corner of the 73-acre site. Craig Jackson, Gary Sinise and Steve... [read more]
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By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
Tesla announced a record-breaking number of deliveries in the Q4 of 2018, but that did not reflect in its financial reports. Tesla delivered 90,700 vehicles from September to December - a new record since its inception, but the share prices took a hit. The shareholders felt a certain unsteadiness as stock prices declined and investors expressed their disappointment over failed expectations to close out the year. That is harsh on Tesla.
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VIN number 001 of the long awaited 2020 Shelby GT500 was just sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale for a whopping $1.1 million. The buyer was none other than the CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auctions, Craig Jackson. Edsel B. Ford II and Aaron Shelby were on hand to promote the car and the cause its sale benefitted: funding research of Type 1 diabetes in children. This sale contributes to Fords $3.5 million in annual donations to JDRF , a leader in the funding... [read more]
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Saturday is the big one. The most energy, the highest dollar cars, and the biggest crowds. That doesnt mean Friday doesnt have some nice restos and rare musclecars. As the days get longer the cars get louder, more radical, and the workmanship level ratchets up as the original cars are replaced with hand-built and one-off creations. On Friday morning, we walked into the Big Tent and were immediately hit with a Dave Kindig 638-inch twin-turbo Nelson-powered 1966 Nova that had... [read more]
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