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The eight-speed gearbox will get a year of maturation in European markets before being offered for sale in the U.S. When it does come, it will likely bring a new rotary gear selector with it, as well as improved fuel economy figures.
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Russian Nissan GT-R Driver Smashes Into Parked Cars: Video
This is a great example of why you shouldn't pass on the right, why you shouldn't speed in town, and how owning a supercar doesn't make you invincible.
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Brabus Builds World’s Fastest Four-Seater Convertible
Ever wanted to cruise with the top down and three of your friends in tow at speeds of up to 231 mph? Probably not, but in case you ever change your mind Brabus has now built the car for you. The legendary German tuner specializing in Mercedes-Benz models has taken the latest E-Class Cabriolet and...
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Lamborghini Killing Manual Transmissions, But Who Cares?
We don't bemoan the loss of Lamborghini's love for manual transmissions, because they're just so un-Lamborghini to begin with.
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What's That Ecco? High Tech, Green, Electric Camper Van
Going straight onto All Car Tech's list of things we want is a new electric camper van by design collective NAU, known as Ecco. Describing it as a camper van almost doesn't do it justice, though. The teardropped vehicle is more like a Transformer, changing from efficient and spacious vehicle into a...
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First 2011 Saab 9-4Xs Now At Dealers, Can It Turn The Tide?
Saab is back in action with an infusion of new financing, but can the 9-4X, arriving at dealerships this week, help the brand round the corner toward profitability?
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From Ford and Volkswagen to Subaru and Mazda, the hot hatchback segment is growing. But which hot hatch is the king? #YouTellUs
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Volkswagen Golf R On Track For Early 2012 U.S. Debut
It’s the news Europhiles and hot-hatch fans all across the country have been waiting for. The high-performance Volkswagen Golf R, the turbocharged successor to the all-out-insane R32, has been confirmed for sale in the U.S. in early 2012. The information was revealed by Volkswagen’s...
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1969 Chevrolet Stars And Stripes L88 ZL-1 Corvette At RM Monterey Auction
A 1969 Chevrolet "Stars And Stripes" L88 ZL-1 Corvette will be crossing the block at RM Auctions Monterey event.
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Lotus Evora To Get 400-Plus HP GT-Based Model: Report
A race-inspired, super-performance Lotus Evora could be in the works, with 400-plus horsepower and a minimalist interior to save weight. We like the idea.
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2012 Range Rover Sport Gets Upgraded Entertainment Features
Most of the more significant upgrades for the 2012 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport are reserved for strict EU5 emissions countries, but the U.S. will see new entertainment and appearance options.
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Jaguar XFR Estate Confirmed By Ian Callum: Report
Over the holiday weekend, reports that Jaguar had confirmed the construction of an XF Estate (wagon) emerged. Today, it's the hotter brother, the XFR, that gets the long roof treatment, again according to chief designer Ian Callum. This time around, Callum spoke with Dutch-language Autovisie...
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The BMW 335i range gets updated with more power and meaner looks for a surprisingly small pricetag.
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Ford Fiesta Sport Special: Forbidden Fruit
The list of fun hatchbacks sold in Europe but not the U.S. is long and depressing. Today, it gains another entry: the Fiesta Sport Special Edition. Power comes from either a Duratec 1.6-liter Ti-VCT gasoline engine that generates 132 horsepower, 12 horsepower more than the North American version of...
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2015 Ford Mustang Complete Redesign Rumors
The new 5.0-liter Mustang GT is a blast, and incredibly capable considering its somewhat ancient mechanical roots (particularly in the suspension) but Ford is no longer content to let iterative upgrades dominate the Mustang range. The latest reports have an all-new model debuting in 2015. That's a...
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2013 BMW 3-Series Spy Shots
UPDATE: The new F30 3-Series has just been revealed as a 2012 model. Click here for all the official details and photos. The current E90 BMW 3-Series has been on the market since 2005, so it's only fitting that prototypes for the next-gen model are almost complete. Most agree that the next model...
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2011 BMW X3 Recalled For Steering Sensor Issue
A voluntary recall for a safety defect in the electric power steering system affects certain BMW X3s manufactured between April 27 and June 8, 2011.
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2011 Saab 9-4X Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The IIHS's Top Safety Pick is no hurdle for Saab despite its financial struggles.
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If it comes from Italy, it should come with a fire extinguisher. Especially if it's a supercar.
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Tesla Roadster Wins ReFuel EV Races, We Interview The Driver, Joe Nuxoll
We talk with Joe Nuxoll about winning the ReFuel EV SportElectric Time Trials in a bone-stock, first-generation Tesla Roadster.
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Father Teaches Son To Drive With Ferrari 458 Italia: Video
Learning to drive can be a strenuous situation for many, however, imagine if you were learning to drive in a brand new Ferrari worth a quarter of a million dollars? Somehow, we imagine the teen learning to drive with this Ferrari 458 Italia won’t mind too much. This particular supercar was...
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Aston Martin Rapide To Tackle Alaskan Wilderness
During an epic, three-day trip an Aston Martin Rapide will venture through the harsh wilderness of Alaska to showcase the endurance and durability of the V-12 powered luxury sedan. The very first Rapide to ever be seen in the country’s northernmost state has already taken off from Anchorage...
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Bring More Wallet: Price Gouging On BMW's 1 Series M Has Begun
Want to be the first on your block with a BMW 1 Series M? A California dealership has a car in stock, but be prepared to write a big check for it.
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Which Is Better: 2011 BMW 1M Coupe or 2011 BMW M3? #YouTellUs
It's a clash of the titans, the new BMW 1M Coupe or the BMW M3? #YouTellUs which is better.
Joel Feder