Antony Ingram, Contributing Writer
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Michigan has joined California, Nevada and Florida in allowing self-driving vehicle research to take place on the state's highways.
It now means companies like Nissan, Ford and Google, among others,...
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Crowdfunded Full-Size Lego Hot Rod Runs On AirIn today's edition of "things you wish you'd done if you had the brains and not wasted your life in front of the TV", an Australian and Romanian duo has come up with the childhood toy of our dreams: A full-size, working car made from Lego. It's the brainchild of Australian-based Steve Sammartino, a...
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2014 Infiniti Q50 Already Recalled For First Steer-By-Wire IssueThe steering system in Infiniti's 2014 Q50 is incredibly clever, but apparently not immune to issues--and the NHTSA has launched its first recall for vehicles fitted with the system. It shouldn't affect too many owners though, since only 23 units have been identified as potentially affected. The...
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VW and Protean team up for in-wheel electric motorsAs electric cars become more prevalent in the market place, many automakers are still exploring the best way to make use of electric drivetrains. We've seen everything from plug-in hybrids through front-drive electric cars like Nissan's Leaf, to more advanced offerings like the four-wheel driven...
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Ford Offering 2015 Mustang With Live Axle For Drag RacersIf you were disappointed that the newly-unveiled 2015 Ford Mustang is to be offered with independent rear suspension--across the range, for the very first time--rather than its traditional live axle, then we have good news for you. It looks like Ford will be offering a solid axle Mustang after...
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Godsil Manhattan: V-16 Super-Coupe we'll probably never seeThe list of startup automakers that have successfully broken into higher echelons of the market is a very short one. Pagani springs to mind, as does Koenigsegg. But such companies are very much exceptions to the rule, and each got off the ground as much through using tried-and-tested...
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An advertising slot during the Super Bowl is coveted by any company, but German automaker Audi is no stranger to promoting its wares during one of the world's biggest sporting events.
Following last...
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Bye Bye Gallardo, New Lamborghini To Be Named Huracán: ReportIn supercar terms, Lamborghini's Gallardo is positively ancient. Familiarity may have dulled the looks only slightly but in terms of performance and driver appeal, more recent offerings have really made it feel its age. That matters not though, as a new Lambo supercar is on the way soon. And as...
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2015 Ford Mustang Makes Game Debut In Need For Speed RivalsCan't wait to drive the new 2015 Ford Mustang? You probably aren't the only one. But if you want to get a taster earlier than most, then get your hands on a next-generation games console and a copy of Need For Speed Rivals, as the popular road racing title will feature the Mustang among its car...
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2014 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Reveals 'Unbeatable Champions' ThemeThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the most anticipated motorsport events of the year, and 2014's theme has now been announced. Entitled "Addicted to Winning - The Unbeatable Champions of Motor Sport", 2014's theme celebrates those who have dominated their discipline throughout the history of...
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2015 BMW X1 Updates: 2014 Detroit Auto ShowBMW's smallest crossover will show off a host of updates at January's 2014 Detroit Auto Show--perhaps the last such updates before an entirely new model goes on sale in 2016. The 2015 BMW X1 will gain new exterior accents, some refinements to the interior and equipment updates to maintain its...
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Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo Lands In Jay Leno's Garage: VideoMercedes-Benz has a habit of producing stunning concept cars, but few are as striking as the AMG Vision Gran Turismo that appears in Polyphony Digital's latest racing game, Gran Turismo 6. Driveable in-game it may be, but the Vision Gran Turismo has also been turned into a real-world concept...
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Did you ever collect model cars as a kid? Maybe you still do. Either way, there was always great joy in getting your hands on the latest model, whether to give it a blast around your parents' lounge...
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How Mercedes Developed The AMG Vision Gran Turismo: VideoFor car enthusiasts, the life of a car designer must seem like one of the best jobs in the world--getting to exercise your creative freedom to come up with rolling works of art, and forming the cars we drive years before anyone else gets to see them. That's the best-case scenario, anyway. Even if...
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New Design Boss At Audi As Wolfgang Egger DepartsAudi is internationally recognized for its handsome car designs, so the exit of current Audi chief designer Wolfgang Egger is significant news. According to Car and Driver, Egger has been "relieved of duties" as head of Audi design, moving to the Italian design house Italdesign Giugiaro. The design...
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Land Rover To Launch Defender Pickup In 2017: ReportLand Rover's roots lie in agricultural off-roading SUVs like the Defender. But from 2017, another type of vehicle is set to join the range--a pickup truck. While the current Defender has been sold as a pickup at several points throughout its life, Land Rover's new pickup truck will be based on a...
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More Vision GT Concept Vehicles For Gran Turismo 6 GameThere's much more to the Gran Turismo series of racing games than just the graphics, tracks and car handling. More than once over the game's history, it's spawned actual vehicles too--generating concepts as diverse as a Nike-designed, biometric car, the fuel-cell powered Citroen GT concept, and the...
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Nissan Launches Autonomous Vehicle Trials On Japanese RoadsWould you share the roads with a car that was driving itself? Several Japanese drivers already have, as Nissan has completely its first public highway test for an autonomous vehicle. The Nissan Leaf electric car successfully negotiated a section of the Sagami Expressway in Kanagawa prefecture...
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Every year, champions and top drivers from the motorsport world convene on one venue to pit their skills against one another. Known as the Race of Champions, the motorsport spectacular draws huge...
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Maserati To Celebrate Centenary Throughout 2014Get ready to spend the next year wishing Maserati a happy birthday--as the Italian automaker enters its hundredth year in business this December. The company was officially founded on December 1, 1914, starting operations on December 14, 1914. That makes December 2013 the start of its hundredth...
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Jeremy Clarkson Says Top Gear Season 21 Commences January 23Depending on how much of an optimist you are, January can often be a bit of a depressing month. Christmas is over. You're broke. There's no vacation planned any time soon. Worry not: At least Top Gear is returning. Jeremy Clarkson himself confirmed it to a fan via Twitter, stating that the next...
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Volvo Launches Latest Autonomous Cars Pilot In SwedenWhatever driving enthusiasts think of autonomous cars, it looks very much like the concept is here to stay. Volvo has now launched a pilot project in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, where its self-driving vehicles will be tested on real public roads among other, non-autonomous traffic. Volvo calls...
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Chris Harris Pits Porsche 911 Turbo Against McLaren 12C: VideoThe Porsche 911 Turbo has always been a very fast car. It's also always been fairly expensive. But in its latest incarnation, it costs enough that some buyers may be tempted into spending a little extra to get a bona-fide supercar like the McLaren 12C. To see whether the Porsche is up to such a...
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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: Track Tech For Extra DownforceMuscle cars and pony cars have never been the most sophisticated of things. For most of their history, they've relied on great looks and brute force--and captivated hearts and minds as a result. More recently though, things have changed. Customers want their cars to go around corners too, so...
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