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FROM THE PONTIAC PHANTOM TO THE MINI-CAMARO AND MONZA GT: THE CARS OF STUDIO X

11 notable designs from Studio X Based on extensive research of work orders by Studio X designer Roy Lonberger and GM Design chief archivist Christo Datini, we traced 11 notable designs most accurately cited as following the awesome Stingray Racer from Bill Mitchell’s original Studio X. Learn more about GM’s Studio X in this feature. 1961–’62 XP-777 Monza GT This mid-engine beauty started as…

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STUDIO X: THE STORY OF BILL MITCHELL’S SECRET STYLING STUDIO AT GENERAL MOTORS

Bill Mitchell’s secret styling studio sourced some of GM’s greatest cars and concepts It was a cold November morning in 1957 when William L. “Bill” Mitchell, heir apparent to General Motors’ industry-dominating design team, strode unexpectedly and atypically alone into the automaker’s basement Research B styling studio. Just back from the Turin, Italy, motor show, Mitchell was thinking how great…

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German race machines ! German race between the BMW S'1000rr and the Porsche 911 991 mk2 on the highway at a speed exceeding 325 km / h

CAR COMPARE: 2018 SUBARU FORESTER AND 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK

Which Subaru would you pick? The Forester and Outback nameplates are well-known in the U.S. for their ruggedness and capability, thanks in part to generous ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive. Even though one is a crossover-like wagon and the other is a crossover, the two Subarus have more in common than you’d think besides seating five and having four doors. If you’re set on a Subie…

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CAR COMPARE: 2018 SUBARU FORESTER AND 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK

Which Subaru would you pick? The Forester and Outback nameplates are well-known in the U.S. for their ruggedness and capability, thanks in part to generous ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive. Even though one is a crossover-like wagon and the other is a crossover, the two Subarus have more in common than you’d think besides seating five and having four doors. If you’re set on a Subie…

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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 'O Brawling Love! O Loving Hate!'

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia: ‘O Brawling Love! O Loving Hate!’

In the first 30 minutes of being behind the wheel of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, I was confused, and so were my colleagues. We’ve spent a good amount of time in the Giulia; it participated in Cars.com’s 2017 Luxury Sports Sedan Challenge and we had both the Ti and Quadrifoglio versions into our office this year. Our general assessment of the Giulia tends to be something to the effect of: “I…

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The Evolution of Car Keys Is More Interesting Than You Think

You’ve lost them and you’ve found them. The once humble key has grown up, gained utility, and may soon become obsolete. Here are some highlights of the key’s evolution:   1949 Chrysler: While the first key that turned on a car’s ignition arrived in the early 20th century, it required the push of a button to engage the starter. In 1949, Chrysler introduces the modern key that starts the car with a…

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BMW Ponders Batteries for 2021 EVs, Says Solid State Isn’t Ready

This week, Colorado company Solid Power announced that it will partner with BMW to develop solid-state battery technology that could bring increased driving range, longer battery life, and better temperature tolerance to electric cars. The German automaker will invest an undisclosed amount in Solid Power, intending “to advance its technology in order to achieve performance levels required for…

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2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Sedan

The sports sedan to beat Life isn’t about how much horsepower you have but how you use it. Armed with the 603-hp version of AMG’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine, Mercedes-AMG’s E63 S falls short of Dodge’s 707-hp Charger SRT Hellcat and Cadillac’s 650-hp CTS-V. (The non-S E63, which we don’t get in the United States, makes “just” 563 horses.) And yet thanks to its new nine-speed automatic…

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Volkswagen Golf GTI long-term review

Forty years since the Volkswagen Golf GTI first set the tone for hot hatches, we find out whether it is still a leader or another chasing the pack Why we’re running it: We have six months to discover if, after 40 years, the Golf GTI remains the world’s best all-round hot hatch Month 1 – Specs Life with a VW Golf GTI: Month 1 Welcoming the Golf GTI to our fleet – 29 November 2017 Just look at…

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2018 Ford Focus confirmed for spring launch

Overall dimensions looks unchanged but a longer wheelbase should provide passengers with more leg room; it’ll come with three- and four-cylinder engines Ford has officially revealed the development car for its 2018 Focus The next Ford Focus has been confirmed for launch in early 2018, with multiple variants planned for a phased launch akin to that of the Fiesta. The fourth-generation model can be…

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BMW 8 Series: M Sport variant offers best glimpse of M8 design

BMW is ramping up development of its 8 Series… The new BMW 8 Series has been spotted in its lightest camouflage as company engineers subject the car to the final phase of testing before it is revealed in 2018. Due to be produced in coupé and convertible forms as a rival to the two-door Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Bentley Continental GT as well as their drop-top siblings, the 8 Series will go on…

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VOLVO V60 CROSS COUNTRY REVIEW: THE TRADITIONALIST'S CHOICE IN VOLVO WAGONS

VOLVO V60 CROSS COUNTRY REVIEW: THE TRADITIONALIST’S CHOICE IN VOLVO WAGONS

The V60 gets Volvo’s latest engine but lags in chassis and interior updates This 2017 Volvo V60 doesn’t get the sweet interior upgrade like the new S90 or XC90, and instantly, I thought it looked dated. It still has the phone-type buttons in the middle. The rest of the dash looks a little weak, too, but that’s probably because the updated Volvos look so good. Volvo has updated the powertrain,…

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