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Chevrolet has released a plethora of eye-catching concepts at SEMA, with the 2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition also joining the party. For starters, Chevrolet’s SEMA booth will include the new Silverado Centennial Edition and Colorado Centennial Edition, two vehicles created to celebrate the brand’s 100 successful years of building pickup trucks. This duo will be joined by the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Midnight and Dusk Editions. Elsewhere, the automaker has created the Silverado Performance Concept, fitted with a supercharged 5.3-liter V8 engine, a set of large brakes, lowered ride height and some visual modifications. Joining the Silverado Performance Concept is the Silverado 3500HD NHRA Safety Safari, a six-wheeled behemoth for the drag strip that includes a ‘jaws of life’ device. Additionally, Chevrolet has partnered with country music singer Luke Bryan for a one-off Suburban. The vehicle receives a custom paint scheme, unique wheels and has been created a...

Lamborghini says the successor to the Huracan will feature some form of hybridization. While the Italian marque is remaining committed to keeping a naturally-aspirated V12 for the Aventador’s replacement, chief executive Stefano Domenicali admitted to Autocar that the Huracan’s successor will be electrified. “The [next] Huracán – that car will need hybridization. Hybridization is the answer, not [full] electric,” he said. It remains to be seen what engine the brand’s next entry-level supercar will use but there’s no reason why the current V10 couldn’t be tweaked and used alongside a small electric motor and battery pack. The successor to the Lamborghini Huracan should arrive in 2022, giving the company enough time to develop batteries which will be light yet still capable of offering an electric-only driving mode. Carscoops

Following a preview last week, RTR Vehicles has unveiled its Ford F-150 RTR Muscle Truck concept. Set to debut at SEMA, the truck follows in the footsteps of the RTR Mustang and adopts a revised grille with LED signature lighting. The model has also been outfitted with an RTR-branded skid plate, extended fender flares, and a revised tailgated with RTR badging. Of course, one of the most noticeable changes is the addition of RTR Tech 6 wheels which are wrapped in 33-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tires. RTR hasn't released interior photos but the company has previously said the model comes with a Katzkin interior and a dash plaque signed by Vaughn Gittin Jr. Motivation is provided by an upgraded 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces more than 600 hp (447 kW). It is connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission which sends power to a four-wheel drive system. Speaking of performance, the truck has been equipped with a heavy-duty rear axle and "payload maximizer spr...

The SEMA Show kicks off tomorrow and Audi of America will use the event to introduce a TT RS which has been equipped with an assortment of Audi Sport Performance Parts. Starting with the exterior, the model will have a handful of "aerodynamic enhancements" that have been developed in a wind tunnel. The company was coy on specifics but the images suggest the car will be identical to the one shown earlier this year. As a result, we can expect canards, carbon fiber air ducts, and a prominent rear wing. There should also be an assortment of carbon fiber components including mirror caps and a rear diffuser. On the handling front, the TT RS will have a two-way adjustable coilover suspension and additional chassis bracing. There will also be "brake system enhancements" and 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels with high-performance tires. Rounding out the changes are a titanium exhaust system and an upgraded interior with an Audi Sport Performance steering wheel. ...

Infiniti and AMS Performance will present the Q60 Red Alpha concept at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. The two companies released a few teaser images along with some information on their latest creation, which is based on the Q60 Red Sport 400. "The combination of Infiniti's luxury performance vehicles with AMS Performance's ability to build some of the fastest aftermarket turbocharged import vehicles allows us to unlock the driver's full potential with the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400, a concept we've dubbed 'Red Alpha,' said Martin Musial, president of AMS Performance. The concept will feature an upgraded version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 that now pumps out 476hp and 451lb-ft of torque, up from the standard 400hp and 350lb-ft. This was made possible through installing new intercoolers, intake, high-flow exhaust downpipes, catback exhaust system, new ECU calibration and more. "Infiniti has a strong, longstanding reputatio...

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) has released a pair of images previewing the interior design for its new sports car. First teased late last week, the new sports car will be based on a concept car that’s over 25 years old and feature a central driving position like the McLaren F1 and upcoming BP23. Taking to Facebook, James Glickenhaus published a pair of drawings of the interior which show off its retro design. The first, pictured above, consists of a simple three-spoke steering wheel, a six-speed gated manual shifter, large circular tachometer and speedometer and a selection of other circular gauges across the dashboard. The second image is largely the same but has a slightly more complex dashboard with an air vent sitting between the tacho and speedo. While the world has yet to see the new car in its entirety, the company says it has already begun to receive orders and deposits and will sell out its initial allocation of 20-25 cars shortly. Few technical specifications ...

Following the recent launch of the BMW M5, the German automaker has unveiled the MotoGP Safety Car version, set to premiere at the championship’s final round in Valencia, Spain. The specially-equipped M5 will be used throughout the 2018 season and replace the current BMW M2 Safety Car used. Compared to an entry-level M5, the MotoGP Safety Car comes equipped with all the available M Performance Parts, including carbon fiber on the side skirts, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, front kidney grille and wing mirror caps. Additionally, it includes a titanium M Performance exhaust system, carbon fiber tips, a bespoke front splitter, bonnet latches and seats from the M4 GTS. Additionally, the car has been equipped with an LED light bar on the roof, blue LEDs in the front grilles and flashing headlights. As with any other 2018 M5, power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 with 600 hp and 750 Nm of torque. When paired with the all-wheel drive M xDrive system, this allo...

If you've ever seen an example of LaFerrari up close (much less driven in one), you'd probably have a hard time imagining it getting much more performance-focused. Yet the FXX-K does exactly that – and now Ferrari's rolled out an even more advanced version. Presented for the first time this weekend at the Finali Mondiali event at Mugello, the new FXX-K Evo represents the bleeding edge of what Ferrari's engineers are capable of in the form of a track-only driving tool that's bound to the rules of neither the road nor any racing series. The Evo package represents a significant increase in downforce: 23 percent over the existing FXX-K, and an amazing 75 percent over the road-going LaFerrari. In fact, it now generates nearly as much downforce as Ferrari's GT racing models, with over 1,800 pounds of aerodynamic grip produced at top speed. To get there, the boys in Maranello fitted a new fixed rear wing that works in concert with the adaptive rear sp...

Honolulu has become the first major city to implement a ban on walking and texting while crossing streets in the city and surrounding areas. The new law will take effect on Wednesday and allow police officers to issue fines of up to $35 for pedestrians caught viewing their electronic devices while crossing a street. The city says it is rolling out the law in a bid to improve safety. “This is really milestone legislation that sets the bar high for safety,” said City Council member Brandon Elefante to The New York Times. According to studies, people who text and walk are nearly four times more likely to jaywalk or not look both ways when crossing a street, thus making them more likely to be involved in road accidents Hawaii’s capital isn’t the only city looking to cut down on texting and walking. In January, a resolution banning the use of phones while crossing streets will be analyzed by the California Legislature for statewide consideration. Carscoops

Ringbrothers has dropped two new teaser images of two very exciting muscle cars it will premiere at the SEMA Show. Joining the Ford F-100 on the builder’s booth will be an extreme 1972 Prestone AMC Javelin AMX and an extensively-modified 1969 Dodge Charger. The Javelin, teased above, will be dubbed ‘Defiant!’ and come fitted with the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 Hellcat engine, now complete with a Whipple 4.5-liter blower. Consequently, the Javelin will deliver in excess of 1,000 hp. Further modifications will include carbon fiber bodywork, a Flowmaster exhaust, HRE wheels and Baer brakes. As for the tuned 1969 Dodge Charger, it’s been baptized ‘Defector’ and reportedly took 4700-man hours to build. Compared to a standard Charger, its body has been shortened by two inches, the chassis stretched by three and a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 from Wegner Motorsports fitted. Like the Javelin, it will benefit from a Flowmaster exhaust and HRE wheels. The previously-teased F-100 will incorporate ...

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) has released the first teaser images of the company's next model. In a post on the company's Facebook page, SCG hinted the model will be a "very lightweight sports car" with a carbon fiber body and chassis. The post went on to suggest the car will have a three-person seating arrangement which could be similar to the McLaren F1 and BP23. Technical details remain elusive but the post mentioned a "high revving engine" that produces 650 hp (484 kW). It would be connected to a gated six-speed manual transmission with a "clutch pedal option." The teaser images don't reveal much but Motor Authority notes the car will be inspired by an old concept which SCG has the rights to replicate. As the company explained, the model is "based on a concept car that's over 25 years old." There's no word on which concept the company is talking about but SCG said it wouldn't draw inspiration from t...

Alpine has unveiled the new A110 Cup, shortly ahead of the first deliveries of the A110 Premiere Edition. Set to enter competition next year, the A110 Cup will be eligible to compete in the Alpine Europa Cup which will consist of 12 races next year at tracks such as Paul Ricard, Silverstone, and Spa-Francorchamps. Since the car was specifically designed for racing, the A110 Cup has been equipped with a revised suspension that features adjustable Öhlins shock absorbers and a 40mm (1.57 inches) reduced ride height. The car also boasts a roll cage and a high-performance Brembo braking system. The interior has been stripped of non-essential equipment and drivers will find a Sabelt racing seat with a six-point harness. There is also high-tech XAP steering wheel which features paddle shifters, a digital instrument cluster, and controls that adjust the traction control and anti-lock braking system. Power is provided by a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine which...

Citroen has pulled the wraps of their facelifted C4 Cactus, which becomes the first European model to offer the company’s new Progressive Hydraulic Cushion (PHC) suspension. The system debuted with the C5 Aircross and aims to give the more affordable C4 Cactus a buttery smooth and comfortable ride through a set of secondary hydraulic dampers in each corner which replace the conventional bumpstops at both ends. Citroen has opted for a more comfortable set of the regular springs and dampers in order to further cushion the ride quality. The French company has also redesigned the seats which are now filled with high-density foam for even more comfort over longer drives. Part of the update is of course the new exterior look of the C4 Cactus, which continues to feature the signature Airbumps, only now they’re mounted just above the sills and are smaller in size. Other changes include new bumpers front and back along with physically larger lights all around, making the ...