Tag: development
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First details on next-gen Audi A1 due in 2018
Volkswagen is working on a new generation of its Polo subcompact, which like its predecessor will spawn an Audi-badged version dubbed the A1. Although the idea of a premium subcompact may seem strange here, they’re all the rage in Europe where fuel prices are higher and cities more congested. These requirements warrant the development of…
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2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spy shots
Behold our first spy shots of what’s likely to be a new generation of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar. Corvette talk of late has centered on a new mid-engine platform but that’s not expected to be introduced until the arrival of the next-generation Corvette (C8), tipped to be debuting at the 2018 Detroit auto show.…
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NHTSA Says Google Can Test Cars Without Drivers Or Even Steering Wheels
In a letter posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website this week, NHTSA told Google it can test autonomous cars without drivers, steering wheels, brake pedals, or throttle pedals. The move fits with the promise the Department of Transportation’s made in January to remove obstacles to the development of autonomous…
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BMW Presents i8 Protonic Red Special Edition
BMW is patting itself on the back for strong sales of its i8 by rolling out a special edition model. The car is called the i8 Protonic Red Edition and will be on display next month at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. WATCH: 2015 BMW i8 First Drive: Video BMW managed to sell 5,456 examples…
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Behind The Scenes With The Bentley Bentayga: Video
Bentley has released a short video that takes viewers behind the scenes at the company’s Crewe, England plant to see the development and building process of the world’s first “ultra-luxury SUV,” the 2017 Bentayga. With a twin-turbocharged W-12 engine under the hood spinning out 600 horsepower and 663 pound-feet of torque, the Bentayga is capable…