Tag: british
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Land Rover shows off 2017 Discovery with record-breaking Lego build
It seems that Land Rover is a bit excited to show off it’s new 2017 Discovery. So excited, in fact, that it pulled out all the stops for the global reveal of the new seven-passenger sport utility vehicle. Adventurer Bear Grylls was joined by British equestrian rider Zara Phillips and the entire Land Rover BAR…
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Aston Martin teases 2018 DB11 Volante
If you follow Aston Martin on Facebook, you may already know this, but the British luxury brand today teased photos of the convertible version of the new DB11 coupe. While the coupe is hitting dealers now, the droptop, known as Volante in Aston Martin speak, won’t be available until 2018. That’s a little odd because…
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Would you be disappointed if Apple gave up its car program? Poll results
One of the worst kept secrets in the auto industry is that Apple is working an a self-driving electric car. According to recent news, though, the project might end before it’s even confirmed. That spurred us to post our recent Twitter poll, in which we asked if you would be disappointed if Apple gave up…
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Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster, Bristol Bullet, alternative Chiron design: This Week’s Top Photos
Seventy years after its founding and five years after it was saved from insolvency, niche British sports car marque Bristol is back with a new model, the deliciously-retro Bullet speedster. The car weighs just 2,500 pounds thanks to a mix of aluminum and carbon fiber and is powered by a 370-horsepower V-8 sourced from BMW.…
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F1 aerodynamics mean no big wings on British sports car
The British company Elemental revealed its Rp1 sports car at last weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Rp1 is built around a carbon composite tub, and buyers have a choice of two Ford EcoBoost engines: a 180-horsepower 1.0-liter 3-cylinder or a 320-horse 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. What makes this car unique, however, is its use of Formula…
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A. Kahn Design turns its attention to Land Rover’s Discovery Sport
If you’ve just taken delivery of a Land Rover Discovery Sport and wished it was as plush as one of the British automaker’s Range Rover models, then vehicle customizer and coachbuilder A. Kahn Design might be worth a look into. A. Kahn Design has unveiled a sinister-looking Discovery Sport that features the firm’s signature…
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Next Alfa Romeo Giulietta Could Share Giulia’s Rear-Drive Platform: Report
According to a report by the British magazine Auto Express, the upcoming Alfa Romeo Giulietta compact hatchback could share its architecture with the rear-wheel-drive Giulia sedan. The all-new Giulia is scheduled for release during the second quarter of 2016, both as a 505-horsepower Quadrifoglio model and as a 276-horsepower base model. A new…
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Aston Martin’s Future Includes V-12s, Electrification, Massive Product Investment
As it enters its 103rd year, British automaker Aston Martin is embarking on the largest product investment in its history. New CEO Andy Palmer calls it the Second Century plan, and it’s likely to kick off with the introduction of the new DB11 grand tourer at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next March. Aston Martin…
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McLaren 675LT Spider, Dodge Star Wars Ad, Renault Revives F1 Team: Today’s Car News
McLaren has unleased the convertible version of its 675LT track-focused supercar. It was presented in a new color called Solis. Dodge is gearing up for the December 18 release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with a new Star Wars-themed ad. The ad features a Dodge Viper ACR mimicking Darth Vader. Renault has confirmed plans…