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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata officially packs 155-hp

Mazda has finally confirmed the specs for the 2.0L SkyActiv four-cylinder engine that will power the U.S.-spec 2016 MX-5 Miata. The 2.0L generates 155 horsepower and 148 lb-ft. of torque. Mazda has finally confirmed the specs for the 2.0L SkyActiv four-cylinder engine that will power the U.S.-spec 2016 MX-5 Miata. The 2.0L generates 155 horsepower and 148 lb-ft. of torque. Related:...

BMW releases M Performance Parts for the X5 M and X6 M

If you want to dial up the style and sportiness of BMW's high-performance SUVs, BMW has announced the availability of its new M Performance Parts for the 2015 X5 M and X6 M. If you want to dial up the style and sportiness of BMW's high-performance SUVs, BMW has announced the availability of its new M Performance Parts for the...

Volkswagen finally makes Android users happy

Volkswagen has announced that it's going to move away from the current media device interface (MDI) in its vehicles and instead will install USB ports. Volkswagen has announced that it's going to move away from the current media device interface (MDI) in its vehicles and instead will install USB ports. The current MDI system gives Apple iPhone users the ability...

Kia teases a new "outdoorsy" concept for the Chicago Auto Show

Kia has released a teaser photo of a new concept that it is bringing to the Chicago Auto Show next month. Kia has released a teaser photo of a new concept that it is bringing to the Chicago Auto Show next month. From this single photo it's clear that the concept is based on the popular Soul and will likely...

Volkswagen Golf GTD Variant revealed ahead of its debut in Geneva

Volkswagen has unveiled another version of the Golf Variant - the Golf GTD Variant, which is basically a wagon version of the diesel-powered Golf GTD hatchback. Volkswagen has unveiled another version of the Golf Variant - the Golf GTD Variant, which is basically a wagon version of the diesel-powered Golf GTD hatchback. In Europe the Golf GTD Variant will go...

Ford confirms faster Ford Fiesta in the works, Most likely Fiesta RS

Late last year Ford announced plans to launch 12 new models under its high-performance Ford Performance division. We already know that the plan includes the new Focus RS, GT, hotter versions of the Mustang and the F-150 Raptor, but now Ford has confirmed that a hotter Fiesta is also in the works. Late last year Ford announced plans to launch...

Next-gen BMW X1 caught undisguised

Two photos of the next-generation BMW X1 have shown up on the internet. These two photos, which come courtesy of China's AutoHome, show an undisguised X1. Two photos of the next-generation BMW X1 have shown up on the internet. These two photos, which come courtesy of China's AutoHome, show an undisguised X1. The next-generation X1 will be based on the UKL...

McLaren 675LT supercar teased, will be the lightest and quickest McLaren

McLaren has released a teaser of the new 675LT track-focused supercar that will be based on the 650S. McLaren has released a teaser of the new 675LT track-focused supercar that will be based on the 650S. The "675" portion of the name refers to the supercar's output in metric horsepower and the "LT" calls out the extended "longtail" design. Related: McLaren...

Honda confirms Civic Type R will debut at the Geneva Motor Show

Honda has finally confirmed that it will show the production version of the much anticipated Civic Type R at the upcoming 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March. Honda has finally confirmed that it will show the production version of the much anticipated Civic Type R at the upcoming 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March. Honda says that the Civic Type...

Acura kicks off production of the refreshed 2016 ILX

Acura has announced that it has started production of the refreshed 2016 Acura ILX, which was revealed in November at the LA Auto Show. The 2016 ILX gets styling updates, a new powertrain and more equipment inside. Acura has announced that it has started production of the refreshed 2016 Acura ILX, which was revealed in November at the LA Auto...

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