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One month ago we reported some information leaked out regarding the next generation of the Chevrolet Corvette (the C8 Corvette).

The most exciting, and the most puzzled conjecture is the mid-engine layout of the future Corvette. In our previous analysis, we are almost sure to rule out the possibility that the “normal version” of the C8 Corvette to be mid-engined, due to the targeting price range and the cost concern.

Today Car and Driver magazine provided some more rumor about this topic, it claims Chevrolet is working at a mid-engine layout, but it is not for all C8 Corvette, instead it is just for the C8 Corvette ZR1, dubbed as the “Zora ZR1”.

The rumor claims the Zora ...

We all know the redesigned 2015 Volvo XC90 will be in dealership’s showroom very soon. It is natural for us to think the current generation of XC90 will be discontinued.

Well, this is true for most of the markets in the world, but not the case for China market. Just like VW is still selling the B5, B6 together with the B7 Passat in China at this moment, Volvo is going for the same route for the retired XC90.

According to Volvo, it has planned to keep the current XC90 in China market for the next couple years. To distinguish the old XC90 from the new generation, it will be renamed to “XC Classic”.

The “new” XC Classic will be made in Volvo’s China factory, located in Daq...

If you have read our previous report about the Mercedes-Benz M178 twin-turbo V8 engine, you may recall the first vehicle to receive this new engine will be the AMG GT. Below are some brief summary:

– AMG GT engine output: 456hp, 443 lb-ft; 0-60 time: 3.9s
– AMG GT S engine output: 503hp, 479 lb-ft; 0-60 time:3.7s
– 7-speed double-clutch transmission
– 47:53 F/R weight distribution
– Double wishbone suspension for both front and rear wheels
– AMG GT S with adaptive damping for the suspension

Before leaving you with the extremely detailed press release below, I would like to briefly discuss one question some guys may be interested: is it possible that Mercedes-Benz put a la...

There are still 3 to 4 years before the next generation of the 6-Series will replace the current one (F06/F12/F13 6-Series), but there are already some early information leaked from BMW insiders. Below is the summary:

– Lighting: laser headlights, and also OLED (organic light-emitting diode)
– Chassis: will be 550lbs lighter than the current 6-Series
– Car frame construction: high-strength steel, aluminium, magnesium and carbon fiber. Roof structure, A/B/C pillars will be made with carbon fiber
– Engine: the next M6 model will have around 650hp
– AWD and RWD will be offered
– Both the coupe and convertible version will be offered...

At this moment, the cheapest Jaguar you can buy is the XF, which is a midsize sedan targeting at the same market as the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and also the Lexus GS, Infiniti Q70.

Following the latest trend that most luxury brands start to develop new and lower-end products, such as BMW is making a front-wheel-drive 1-Series, Mercedes-Benz is making the CLA which you can buy at less than $30k; Jaguar is now doing something similar – introducing the XE sedan, to compete in the entry-level compact sports sedan market.

Below are some highlights:

– Car body is made from aluminum in many places
– Double-wishbone aluminum front suspension, integral link re...