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A member from the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team has confirmed that the German marque is working on a hybrid hypercar and that it will be powered by an F1 engine. Reports about the car, known as the R50,  first emerged  last month and during discussions with  Evo Magazine  at the recent Belgian Grand Prix, it was revealed that the model is currently in its final stages of design and will soon commence development and testing. Initially, it was thought the hypercar would have a turbo'd four-cylinder but now it has been announced that it will use the same 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine as AMG's current W07 F1 racer. When combined with an energy recovery system, power is tipped to sit between 1,000 hp and 1,500 hp, 900 hp of which will come from the F1 engine alone. Converting the engine to road use will prove the biggest challenge for Mercedes-AMG engineers. For starters, it will have to be fitted with a starter motor as F1 engine's can only be started via an ext

The covers have been taken off the facelifted Hyundai  i10  before sales of the tiny city car commence in the UK in January, Set to debut publicly at next month's Paris Motor Show, the refreshed i10 is the first time the model has been updated since the second-generation car  launched in 2013 . While the updates are minimal, the company hopes they will help the i10 better rival the Kia Picanto, Volkswagen Up, Seat Mii and Skoda Citigo. At the front, the 2017 Hyundai i10 includes a tweaked grille and a new set of LED daytime running lights. These changes are complemented with a new bumper design and a set of 14-inch steel or alloy wheels. Styling  tweaks  to the rear end include a new bumper, different materials on the taillights, round rear fog lamps and a subtle black inlay. The biggest changes to the new car come in the cabin. For starters, a seven-inch touchscreen navigation system is standard in high-end models and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The navigation syst

Cadillac chief executive Johan de Nysschen has outlined the company's updated future product plans which include a host of significant model refreshes and a range of brand new models. In the comments section of an article from  The Detroit Bureau , the executive said that the much talked-about range-topping sedan, known as the CT8, has been 'revised' and will  no longer be a sedan , perhaps suggesting that it will instead take the form of a luxurious SUV. Alternatively, there's a chance he is hinting that a flagship four-door coupe is being favored. Additionally, de Nysschen says that contrary to speculation, the Cadillac XTS won't be axed and that a major refresh is in fact on the cards. While we don't know when this updated model will arrive, a name change is possible as are a host of mechanical and visual modifications and improvements.  Elsewhere, it has been confirmed that the American marque will introduce what de Nysschen refers to as new  Lux 2  and L

Last week in Monterey, Koenigsegg delivered the  first Agera RS homologated for the United States  to its eagerly awaiting owner. And now it's about to do the same at the  Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance  with the model's first European delivery. But it's far from “just another” Koenigsegg. Dubbed “Naraya” by its owner (whose  identity  remains undisclosed), this particular  Agera RS  has been constructed and finished, both inside and out, in blue-tinted carbon fiber. But the most striking feature could be the gold trim. Koenigsegg flew in Italian craftsman Ettore “Blaster” Callegaro, who spent two full weeks – working 12-hour days, six days a week – applying the 18-carat gold leaf embellishments by hand. As if the result weren't blinged-out enough already, the Naraya also features a nameplate bedazzled with 155 artificial diamonds.  The finished product just goes to show that there's no limit to how flashy even a multi-million-dollar supercar can be. You kno

Skoda has just released a first batch of images depicting the  Kodiaq's  cabin. While the steering wheel and door panels might be similar to those found on the Superb, the overall dashboard layout is completely different.  The instrument panel features two symmetrical zones, the air vents are positioned vertically instead of horizontally like on the Superb or the Octavia, and the touch display comes with a sophisticated glass design. According to Skoda, all switches and functions are easy to access and the whole interior comes with a self-explanatory layout, which means that you won't have to waste too much time trying to figure out what certain buttons do. The  developers of the Kodiaq  have managed to put together as large of an interior as possible using the car's external dimensions of 4.70 meters (15.4 ft) in length and 1.88 meters (6.16 ft) in width. Also, with a volume of 720 (25.4 cu.ft) to 2,065 liters (72.9 cu.ft) with the seats folded, the Kodiaq is said to fe

Citroen has revealed a new large saloon concept called CXperience ahead of its official debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.  The company says they wanted to demonstrate their ability to transfer their current design approach in the big saloon segment. Measuring 4.85m long, 2m wide and 1.37m tall, the new Citroen CXperience concept features very short overhangs to allow for a gargantuan 3m-long wheelbase, making it  a really striking car to look at .  Power comes from a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain that allegedly produces between 250hp and 300hp, with Citroen claiming an all-electric driving range of 37 miles (60km). An eight-speed automatic gearbox is mounted transversely between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. Citroen’s Advanced Comfort programme is the company’s modern try to bring unparalleled levels of comfort, using  a new, innovative suspension setup  with hydraulic cushions. As you would expect from  a Citroen of this size , the real party piec

Tesla revealed details on its new range-topping versions of the Model S and Model X which are set to get  a new 100kWh battery pack .  The company claims that the Model S P100D with Ludicrous mode is the  quickest-accelerating current production car  you can buy right now, with a 0-60mph time of 2.5 seconds.  The new bigger battery pack also increases the driving range to an EPA-estimated 315 miles and 613km on the EU cycle, making it the company’s first model to go beyond the 300-mile mark and the longest-range production electric vehicle on the market.  Numbers as just as impressive for the Model X P100D with Ludicrous mode as it’s now able to hit 60 in 2.9 seconds and travel up to an EPA-estimated 289 miles and 542km on the EU cycle.  Tesla says that current owners of the P90D Ludicrous versions can upgrade to the 100kWh pack for an extra $20,000 which includes the cost of having their old battery packs recycled.  Customers who have ordered  a P90D Ludicrous and haven’t yet taken

The Lexus LC500 isn't expected to land in the United States until early next year but someone recently snapped an  LC  on the streets of New York City. The LC in question is completely free of any camouflage and was fitted with local NYC plates allowing it to drive on the city's streets. Interestingly, the front and rear Lexus badges have been removed as has the LC500 emblem on the tailgate, potentially in a futile attempt to hide the model's identity. It's difficult to say why there's a white  LC  on U.S. streets at the moment but there's a possibility it is a prototype helping to fine-tune the vehicle's setup before its imminent market launch. There's also a chance it may have been displayed to local Lexus dealerships before those showrooms receive their own LCs come 2017. While the Japanese marque has confirmed that the model will arrive stateside, local pricing is yet to be announced. As the model is aimed squarely at the Mercedes-Benz SL range, a