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Updated 2016 Audi A6 Got Good Result in IIHS Small Overlap Test

For those who are in the market of buying the Audi A6, if the bigger discount on the 2015 model seems tempting to you, you may want to think twice now, since the 2016 model has some fundamental enhancements which you should seriously consider.

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You may have already known major changes in the 2016 A6 are in:

– Upgraded engine output (2.0T: 220hp => 252hp, 3.0T: 310hp => 333hp)
– Minor tweaks to the exterior styling
– Better graphic chips for the LCD display

However, there is at least one more critical improvement made to the 2016 model: the front-end and passenger cabin structure are strengthened, and are more stiff to achieve the “Good” rating in the latest IIHS small ove...

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Brief Analysis: The GM 3.0L Twin-Turbo Engine on the Cadillac CT6 Flagship

2016 Cadillac CT6 Summary and Highlights

Cadillac is going to debut its brand-new CT6 full-size luxury sedan flagship in the upcoming 2015 NY auto show. Today, information regarding the CT6 is released before the official debut event. The most important news is the all-new 3.0L twin-turbo, and another new 3.6L naturally aspirated engine. In this article, we will first quickly go over the highlights, and then provide a short analysis on this new 3.0L turbo V6 engine.

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Above image: the Cadillac CT6 sedan in a teaser video

Highlights about the Cadillac CT6:

– 3...

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What to Expect in The 2015 New York Auto Show

The press preview for the 2015 New York auto show will be on April 1st and 2nd. Below is a list of new models which are expected to debut during the show. We will relentlessly cover the event, so please check back and follow our reports on those two days.

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BMW
340i (new model)
X5 xDrive40e (new model)

Cadillac
CT6 full-size flagship sedan (new model)

Chevrolet
Spark (new generation)
Camaro (new generation)
Malibu (new generation)

Hyundai
A new concept car

Jaguar
XF (new generation)

Kia
Optima (new generation, may be concept car)

Lexus
RX (new generation)

Lincoln
MKS (new generation)

McLaren
The Sports Series (new model)

Mercedes-Benz
GLE Plug-in Hybrid (new model)

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2016 Cadillac CT6 Flagship Sedan To Debut on Mar. 31, Body Strucutre Image Released

We have reported the upcoming Cadillac CT6, a full-size flagship luxury sedan from GM last month (see report here and here). Today Cadillac officially announced the debut day will be Mar. 31, during the 2015 New York auto show. Together it also released one image of how the CT6’s body is constructed.

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Information highlights:

– 64% of the CT6 body structure is made with aluminum alloy;
– All exterior body panels are made with aluminum too;
– Almost all structural components in front of the firewall are aluminum (this is similar to the BMW E60 5-series)
– Rear parcel is full aluminum

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Please see the below press release for more details.

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Exclusive: 2016 Ford Focus RS AWD System Analysis

Details about the AWD system on the Ford Focus RS has been debated for 2 months, since the day when Ford announced the new model in Detroit auto show.

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Above image: 2016 Ford Focus RS on display in the 2015 Geneva auto show

Recently our friend who is working in Ford told us some design details of the Focus RS AWD system. Before we diving into the detailed analysis, please take a look at the below poster from Ford.

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(Source: Ford Motor Company)

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