Slotting in above the brand’s new E300, Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division has unveiled its new, performance-oriented E43 sedan. Technically referred to as the Mercedes-AMG E43, the car is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine rated at 396 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, the latter of which is available from 2,500 rpm to 5,000 rpm. The… High Gear Media Network Feed
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The Macan has been a roaring success for Porsche, with the small SUV rocketing to the top of the sales chart in only its first full year on the market. Porsche sold more than 80,000 Macans last year globally, enough to put it ahead of the automaker’s next best-seller, the Cayenne, which recorded just over 73,000 sales. That trend should… High Gear Media Network Feed
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Earlier today, Autoweek.nl showed leaked images of the production-ready Maserati Levante prior to its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Apparently, that leak has spurred Maserati to get out in front of the story as the Italian luxury brand has taken to Twitter to reveal the Levante under its own terms. DON’T MISS: 2016 BMW M2 First Drive The… High Gear Media Network Feed
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It’s no secret that Maserati has an SUV coming for 2017 and it’s called the Levante. We’ve spotted it on the road and on the track, and we’ve even seen the patent drawings. Now, thanks to Autoweek.nl, we have leaked images of the production Levante. From the images we can see the design is not a clone of the Kubang concept vehicle from the 2011… High Gear Media Network Feed
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At the Chicago Auto Show last week, Chevrolet introduced the 1LE package for the sixth-generation Camaro. This is the third 1LE package in the company’s history and this time it is offered for the V-6 as well as the V-8. We were fans of the fifth-gen Camaro 1LE package, and we loved the 2016 Camaro SS so much that we named it the Motor Authority… High Gear Media Network Feed
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We’ve finally spent some time driving the new 2016 BMW M2. We’re glad to report that the car is everything we had hoped it would be and more. Precise body control, well-weighted steering, super-strong confident brakes, and a nicely coordinated six-speed manual gearbox are all here. There’s also plenty of poke under the hood. A… High Gear Media Network Feed
Read MoreThe F-Type was Jaguar’s first true sports car in a generation, and the legendary firm hit it out of the park. So much so, we pretty much find the car to be perfect, particularly in R performance guise. For 2017, the package gets even better, as it’s a bit cheaper to step up to an F-Type and there’s also a new SVR model packing 575 horsepower… High Gear Media Network Feed
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Jaguar’s F-Type was already one of the most compelling sports cars on the market thanks to a combination of stunning good looks, one of the best-sounding V-8s in production, plus a tasteful, well-built cabin. Now the British brand has thrown supercar performance into the mix, albeit without the usual supercar price tag. Say hello to the… High Gear Media Network Feed
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Mercedes-Benz’s latest C-Class is a major leap in performance, dynamics and styling over the outgoing generation so it’s not surprising that execs are planning to add more models to the range. One of these is a new convertible that Mercedes has teased ahead of a likely debut at next month’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Don’t… High Gear Media Network Feed
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The 2017 Power Wagon wasn’t the only new pickup Ram had on display at this week’s 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] brand also rolled out this off-roader based on the 2500 Heavy Duty. It’s called the 2500 Off-Road and according to Ram it’s ideal for customers who need an off-road truck with… High Gear Media Network Feed
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