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Chris Harris gets his mitts on McLaren 675LT at Silverstone

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             When McLaren came out with the 650S, it boasted that it 
was already more powerful not only than the Ferrari 458 Italia, but more
 potent than the 458 Speciale as well. You’d think that would have meant
 that Woking’s work was done, but the British racing team turned 
supercar manufacturer has never been one to leave well enough alone – 
especially now that Maranello has followed Woking’s lead with the 
twin-turbo V8-powered 488 GTB. Hence the 675LT, which Chris Harris 
drives in his latest video.<br />

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Based on the same Super Series underpinnings as the 650S, the 675LT 
is not so much an exercise in “less is more,” but rather “less and 
more.” It’s got less weight and less electronic intervention, but more 
power, more downforce, and more grip. It’s also more exclusive, with 
only 500 to be built and every last one of them already spoken for as 
production gets under way.<br />

Letting the auto scribe and video host known as Monkey get his hands 
all over it and slide it all over Silverstone, then, doesn’t so much 
represent a chance for McLaren to boost sales, but to show off what it 
can do. And for us, in turn, to enjoy the visual benefits of those 
efforts. (The biggest geeks among us will want to watch till the very 
end of the nine-minute clip for an up-close look at the specific 
components McLaren has developed for the Longtail model.) So settle 
down, turn up the volume, and click Play to see what Harris has to say 
about Woking’s latest.</div>
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Chris Harris gets his mitts on McLaren 675LT at Silverstone

When McLaren came out with the 650S, it boasted that it was already more powerful not...

Terrafugia digitally renders TF-X, still hasn’t sold a product

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             Terrafugia claims to offer the future of transportation 
but that point still looks to be years away, if ever. The company’s 
Transition flying car has shown itself able to fly, but the even more 
ambitious TF-X has been in development for years with promises of 
vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. So far, we’ve only seen 
renderings of the sci-fi craft take to the skies, and that hasn’t 
changed with the latest video showing the newly updated outer mold line 
design.<br />

The TF-X’s revised shape features a sleeker, more car-like front end 
design and wraparound glass. Terrafugia is still making some absolutely 
monumental promises about the aircraft’s capabilities, though. The 
four-seat plane uses an engine and two electric motors for propulsion. 
For take off, the wings fold out from the body, and propellers on 
swiveling nacelles let it take to the sky vertically like a V-22 Osprey.
 The props then fold back once airborne, and a ducted fan starts 
providing thrust, at least theoretically. Terrafugia claims the TF-X 
could cruise at 200 miles per hour and would offer a 500-mile range.<br />

The time when we can see a real TF-X actually take off and land could
 still be quite a way off. According to Terrafugia, the company now has 
one-tenth scale model based on the new design. The shape is still in 
wind tunnel testing to work out important things like the transition 
from takeoff to forward flight.<br />

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Press Release</h3>
Terrafugia premiers new TF-X™ Outer Mold Line<br />

Monday, Jul 20th, 2015 by Terrafugia PR Team<br />

Terrafugia is excited to premier the new Outer Mold Line for the 
TF-X™, the four-seat, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) hybrid 
electric aircraft that will make flying easier and safer than ever 
before.<br />

We are thrilled to share new image and video media that reflect our 
updated Outer Mold Line (OML) design for the TF-X™, developed in 
collaboration with Ben Schweighart and Transportation/Automotive 
Designer Vedran Martinek. Visit our Image Gallery to view our new 
stills, and watch the new video below.<br />

In addition, a one-tenth scale wind tunnel test model of the TF-X™ 
has been successfully developed based on the new OML, and is currently 
on display at EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. The model will be tested 
at the MIT Wright Brothers wind tunnel, the same tunnel that was used to
 test models of Terrafugia’s Transition. The wind tunnel test model will
 be used to measure drag, lift and thrust forces while simulating 
hovering flight, transitioning to forward flight and full forward 
flight.<br />

These new developments represent exciting, significant progress on 
the path towards the realization of Terrafugia’s revolutionary vision 
for the future of personal transportation. For more information on the 
TF-X™, please click here, and to stay up to date on the latest 
Terrafugia news, please sign up for our email newsletter below.</div>
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Terrafugia digitally renders TF-X, still hasn’t sold a product

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Spy Shots 2017 Cadillac XT5

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             The new <strong>2017 Cadillac XT5</strong> has shown a 
big indication to come out with the presence of the first spy photos. It
 is hard to deny that Cadillac has a big plan to refresh all-lineup and 
after working for the CT6 sedan, they will do all development for this 
upcoming model. It will be a mid-size crossover to replace the SRX and 
perhaps it will be revealed at LA Auto Show this year.<br />

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<strong>Exterior</strong><br />
With the heavy camouflage in its spy shots, we could find out some hints
 available. It is quite promising that 2017 Cadillac XT5 is more 
inspiring than before especially for its body design. The predecessor, 
SRX has good design and now it will go with more luxurious details. It 
is more contemporary with the thinner and more upswept headlamps to 
expect. The grille is more upright and the rear end tailgate is updated 
with the iconic vertical tail-lights from Cadillac.<br />

<strong>Interior</strong><br />
Several changes are also added in its cabin. It is possible if this 
crossover will get some revisions with the all-new materials. Its design
 is simple but it defines luxurious and spacious feel. There will be 
natural wood accents instead of Raven Sapele wood trim. For the base 
model, it has leatherette upholstery while the top trim has full-leather
 leather seats. The standard feature is eight-inch display and there are
 some complements including Bluetooth, power outlets, USB ports and 
navigation will be optional. There is Bose with 8-speaker system or you 
can choose 10-speaker as the optional. The top trim also has the heated 
and ventilated front seats, rear seat DVD entertainment with eight-inch 
screen and Blu-Ray for 2017 Cadillac XT5.<br />

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<strong>2017 Cadillac XT5 Engine</strong><br />
The standard engine for this mid-size crossover would be the V6 engine 
and 3.6 liter and therefore the car could be much more different than 
the previous model. The refreshed engine design and the slightly updated
 V6 engine would be enough in order to offer the amount of output for up
 to 308 horsepower and also 265 lb-ft of torque. In addition, buyers 
could choose another engine in 2017 Cadillac XT5. It could be the 
smaller V6 turbocharged engine and 2.7 liter. Both of those engines are 
offered either with front and all-wheel drive. The output will be 
transmitted via six-speed automatic.<br />

<strong>2017 Cadillac XT5 Price and MPG</strong><br />
2017 Cadillac XT5 is supposed to come out with the same fuel economy as 
the predecessor which could be 17/24 or 16/23 mpg. The price is about 
$38,000 and the top trim is $50,000 at least. Its strong rivals are Audi
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Spy Shots 2017 Cadillac XT5

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2017 Audi A4 First Look

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             When Audi set out to design the new 2017 A4, focus went 
to technology, efficiency, and looks. The new A4 is as much as 265 
pounds lighter than the outgoing model thanks to a mix of body materials
 and lightweight construction. Although the new model is lighter, it is 
slightly larger and has a lineup of efficient engines with reduced CO2 
emissions. Along with the mechanical improvements, the automaker has 
updated its infotainment system and driver assistant technologies, 
giving customers an added sense of luxury.<br />

In Europe, the 2017 Audi A4 will launch with seven engines, including
 three TFSI gas and four TDI diesel variants (European-spec A4 sedans 
and Avant wagons are shown here). To compete with the U.S.-spec BMW 
328d, Americans might even get an A4 with a turbodiesel-four. Although 
the 2017 A4 will offer more power , a new combustion method on gas 
engines has helped fuel consumption decrease by as much as 21 percent. 
In the U.S., the outgoing 2016 Audi A4 in 2.0T form is good for 24/31 
mpg city/highway with front-wheel drive and 21/30 mpg with all-wheel 
drive and an eight-speed automatic. Audi has also upgraded its 
seven-speed automatic (and it’s now available with front-wheel drive), 
as well as its eight-speed auto and six-speed manual. Automatic 
transmissions now feature a freewheeling function where wheel-selective 
torque control lessens the workload of the front-wheel drive and Quattro
 drive. The S tronic will now be offered for front-wheel-drive models, 
and the new TDI will feature the optional sport differential on the rear
 axle starting next year.<br />

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For the 2017 A4, Audi’s optional virtual cockpit features a 12.3-inch
 LCD screen that displays pertinent vehicle information and acts as the 
main control element. This fully digital combination instrument is one 
of two new features, the other being the MMI Control concept placed in 
the center console. The concept features an 8.3-inch monitor and a 
touchpad to input characters or zoom in and out. The voice control 
system has also been updated for the 2017 model year and can now 
understand everyday language, much like a smartphone.<br />

The redesigned dashboard offers a decorative surface with contour 
lighting that illuminates the doors and center console at night. 
Customers can choose different interior colors and materials, giving 
them more freedom when configuring new models. New features also include
 the Audi smartphone interface, Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3-D
 sound, wireless phone charging, and a head-up display. Models equipped 
with MMI Navigation plus add a high-speed LTE network, letting customers
 connect to the Internet while on the road.<br />

The 2017 Audi A4 will debut in the U.S. with far more safety and 
driver assist features than ever before, with systems such as the 
predictive efficiency assistant that helps drivers save on fuel. Other 
systems include active lane assist, Stop&Go adaptive cruise control 
with traffic jam assist. This new feature takes into account road 
markings and traffic to help drivers in slow-moving traffic. Park 
assist, rear cross traffic assist, exit warning, collision avoidance 
assist, turn assist, and the Audi pre-sense systems round out the 
features on the new 2017 A4. Customers can also opt for the camera-based
 traffic-sign recognition system.<br />

Sales of the 2017 Audi A4 will start in Europe in the fall of this 
year, but we don’t expect to see the new model until closer to the end 
of the year.<br />
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2017 Audi A4 Gallery</h3>
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2017 Audi A4 First Look

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5 Cool Things Tesla’s Autopilot Will Do

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Tesla’s version 7 software has begun rolling out, which adds Autopilot features to the Model S and Model X vehicles.<br />
But what exactly is Autopilot? If Google has been working on 
self-driving cars for so long, then how is it possible that Tesla is 
rolling out Autopilot to its vehicles so soon? Well, for starters, 
Tesla’s Autopilot doesn’t make a Model S or Model X entirely 
self-driving. Think of it as semi-autonomous technologies, similar to 
what’s found in existing car models that park themselves by using an 
array of cameras or drive themselves on the freeway using sensors and 
computers. Mercedes-Benz has been doing it with its Distronic Plus 
system and even a Ford Escape can park itself.<br />
One aspect that makes Tesla’s Autopilot so exciting is that it is 
being rolled out wirelessly to its vehicles as an over-the-air update. 
Those who purchased a Tesla last year are benefiting from Autopilot 
without having to trade in their vehicle or purchase a new one. The same
 can’t be said about any other automaker or vehicle in today’s 
marketplace.<br />
So what exactly can Tesla Autopilot do? Here’s a list of five cool 
things Tesla owners get to enjoy once they have received their update.<br />
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1) Autosteer</h3>
By using real-time feedback and a collection of sensors that include 
front-facing radar, a camera with image recognition capability and a 
360-degree ultrasonic sonar, Tesla vehicles can now read lane lines and 
detect other vehicles. That means a Tesla Model S or Model X can steer 
itself and maintain a speed speed, helping relieve drivers of the most 
tedious and potentially dangerous aspects of road travel. Once the 
vehicle is traveling 18 mph, Autosteer is able to take control similar 
to how a conventional adaptive cruise control system works. This is 
arguably the most talked about feature since it makes driving in traffic
 so much less annoying.<br />
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2) Auto Lane Change</h3>
Changing lanes could be dangerous sometimes, especially if you ignore
 your blind spot. With Tesla’s Autopilot, drivers can simply select 
which direction they want their vehicle to go and the Model S or Model X
 will change lanes on its own once it is safe to do so.<br />
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3) Self Parking</h3>
Parallel parking can be tricky for some, but Tesla’s Autopilot takes 
all the guess work out for the driver. The vehicles can also park 
themselves in traditional parking spaces. Again, this isn’t quite 
revolutionary considering numerous automakers have used the technology 
in recent years.<br />
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4) It Shouldn’t Hit People</h3>
At least that’s what the world hopes, especially all the other 
automakers investing heavily into autonomous driving technologies. The 
last thing they need is bad press of a semi-autonomous car running over a
 pedestrian. Perhaps Tesla CEO Elon Musk said it best, “It should not 
hit pedestrians, hopefully. It should handle them well.”<br />
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5) It Learns</h3>
Tesla’s Autopilot is constantly gathering data to make itself better –
 or maybe it’s just spying on you. Musk claims that Skynet isn’t on the 
horizon and that the artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t quite advanced 
enough that we have to worry. But with every Tesla with Autopilot 
collecting huge amounts of data, the American electric automaker will be
 able to fine tune its system for the 7.1 update that will add 
additional features.<br />
All that is great, but what can’t Tesla Autopilot do? Well, for one, 
it can’t go and drive to your favorite Starbucks and grab coffee for 
you, at least not yet. It won’t be able to park itself in a garage just 
yet, but in the near future, owners will be able to summon their 
vehicles via a phone app. For now, Autopilot isn’t capable of reading 
stop signs or red lights, so city driving for the most part is out of 
the picture.<br />
Still, what was once the thing of science-fiction is now reality, and it all happened through a wireless update.<br />
[<em>Source:</em> <a href="http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/10/5-cool-things-tesla-s-autopilot-will-do.html" target="_blank">AutoGuide</a>]</div>
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5 Cool Things Tesla’s Autopilot Will Do

Tesla’s version 7 software has begun rolling out, which adds Autopilot features to the Model S and...