Sunday, 6 September 2015

Top Viral News Stories of the Week: August 30 – September 6, 2015

Top Viral News Stories of the Week: August 30 – September 6, 2015


Top Viral News Stories of the Week: August 30 – September 6, 2015

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Bugatti is getting in on the Vision Gran Turismo fun.

This past week, AutoGuide.com's most shared story on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ were renderings of the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo that will debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Other viral news stories include a report that the Jeep Wrangler pickup is finally going to be made while new rumors on the Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 have also surfaced.

Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Design Renderings Revealed

The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo made for the namesake Playstation video game has been revealed ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Jeep Wrangler Pickup Truck is Finally Going to Happen

A pickup truck based on the Jeep Wrangler is under development and should arrive on the market by 2017 or 2018.

Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 Will be an Exclusive New Hypercar

The Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 will be the Italian automaker's next hypercar.

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Most Watched Videos of the Week: August 30 – September 6, 2015

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Year after year, Honda manages to keep its Accord one of the most sought after vehicles on the market.

Updated for the 2016 model year, AutoGuide.com readers are checking out our review of the refreshed Accord sedan. Other popular videos for the past week include our review of the 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 S and our comparison of the new Mazda MX-5 Miata with its predecessor.

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Most Read Car Reviews of the Week: August 30 – September 6

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Our look at a British supercar attracted the most attention this week. 

The 2015 McLaren 650S makes you an instant celebrity thanks to it magnificent styling, and it has the performance to backup its wild looks.

The new and improved Smart fourtwo hits the second spot on the list. With a new transmission and fresh styling, will the new generation of Smart car finally catch on in North America?

Our review of a luxury muscle car is the third on the list. We're talking about the Mercedes-AMG C63 which lays down 503 hp, blasting it to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is an attractive SUV that looks mean. But is it cool enough to attract attention among thousands of automotive masterpieces? We took it to the Woodward Dream Cruise to find out.

Finally, a comparison between a 2015 Mazda MX-5 and a 2016 Mazda MX-5 rounds out the list. Is the new MX-5 Miata really that good? And is it faster around a racetrack? Read the comparison to find out.

If you're here shopping for a brand new car for your driveway, be sure to check out our New Cars Buying Section.

2015 McLaren 650S Review – Video

2016 smart fortwo Review

2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 Review – Video

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Review

2015 Mazda MX-5 vs. 2016 Mazda MX-5 – Video

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Mercedes New C63 Coupe Gets a DTM-Inspired Special Edition

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The Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe's Launch Edition will be inspired by the German automaker's DTM race car.

The DTM race car will make its official debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and its livery became the influence for the Edition 1 model for the C63 and C63 S Coupes. The outside has a striking combination of designo selenite grey magno with yellow foil treatment while black wheels are accented by yellow lips. Yellow racing stripes can be found on the hood, roof, trunk and sides above the side skirts. The Edition 1 also comes with performance seats and an aerodynamic package.

SEE ALSO: 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Dominates the Horsepower War

The Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe is powered by a 4.0-liter Biturbo V8 engine with either 469 hp or 503 hp depending on trim. The standard model comes with 479 lb-ft of torque while the more powerful C63 S has 516 lb-ft. The DTM race car variant is expected to start competing in the 2016 season with its first test runs commencing this winter.

"The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé will again set new standards for driving dynamics and design. So, the vehicle provides the ideal basis for our DTM car," said Mercedes-AMG DTM boss Ulrich Fritz. "I'm already looking forward to seeing the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM compete in 2016. Our aim with this vehicle is, of course, to continue the Mercedes-Benz success story in the DTM."

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Poll: Nissan GT-R or Porsche Carrera 4S?

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Here we have two giants in the sports car category. The Nissan GT-R and Porsche Carrera 4S are both icons, and rightfully so. Both cars are backed by a rich history and have serious performance credentials.

Both cars cost around $100,000, have all-wheel drive, are powered by 3.8L six-cylinder engines and have a huge fanbase.

But which one would you rather have? The Nissan GT-R or the Porsche C4S? Have your say in the poll below.

BUT FIRST: Click here to compare these two cars side by side

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2016 Mercedes C-Class Adds Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid Models

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The Mercedes C-Class lineup is growing for the 2016 model year, adding more powertrain options for buyers to choose from.

Entering a new generation for the 2015 model year, Mercedes only offered the C-Class in two variants: C300 4MATIC and C400 4MATIC. For 2016, the C400 will be replaced by the sportier C450 AMG 4MATIC, while those looking for fuel efficiency can opt for either the C300d diesel or the C350e plug-in hybrid. Staying in the lineup will be the base model C300 with a starting price of $39,875 including destination. The base model C300 is now available with rear-wheel drive as standard with 4MATIC all-wheel drive costing $2,000 additional. The C300 will continue to be powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 241 hp.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review

Details on the C300d and C350e plug-in hybrid models haven't been announced, but the diesel sedan will likely be powered by a 2.1-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel with 201 hp. The C300d will come with 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard. The plug-in hybrid model will have a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired to an electric motor for a peak output of 275 hp. Being offered in ZEV states only, the C350e will be rear-wheel drive with no 4MATIC option.

Then there's the C450 AMG Sport 4MATIC with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 sporting 362 hp. Mercedes has revealed that the C450 AMG Sport will start from $51,725.

Of course, there's the range-topping C63 models delivering 469 hp or 503 hp depending on trim from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. The C63 AMG will be priced from $65,625 while the more powerful C63 S AMG will run $73,525.

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