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After a few weeks break, the 2015 Formula One World Championship continues with round five, the Spanish Grand Prix, taking place once again at the Circuit de Catalunya, recently renamed the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after a sponsorship deal with Barcelona City Council. This is the first European leg of the year, and it promises to be as exciting as ever thanks to the circuit’s combination of corners, all but three of which are taken at speeds in excess of 62 mph. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was one of Barcelona’s many building projects in the lead up to the 1992...
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Next-Gen Audi A4’s New 2.0-Liter TFSI Presented At Vienna Motor SymposiumAudi revealed a new 2.0-liter TFSI engine at this week’s Vienna Motor Symposium, which the automaker says will first appear in the next-generation A4 due for a reveal later this year. However, it’s not clear if the engine will be fitted to A4s sold in the States as the new engine...
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Porsche Engineers Developing Corner-Carving Cruise ControlIt's always pleasing to learn that something you'd do regardless—eat dark chocolate, drink red wine, have sex—is good for you. Another beneficial activity? A swift trip through the twisties. Yup, it's true. Or can be—as far as MPGs are concerned. CHECK OUT: Bugatti Veyron...
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What Makes The New Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 So Good At The TrackOn the previous generation Mustang—and particularly with the Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition—Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] engineers demonstrated just how capable they could make a vehicle with a live rear axle. And while current Mustangs sport independent rear suspension, the Ford...
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Ferrari Design Boss Creates A SpaceshipFerrari's design director creates a spaceship inspired by cars old and new.
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2016 Audi TT Priced From $43,825Audi’s new TT, the nameplate’s third generation, made its debut more than a year ago. We’ve even had a chance to drive the car and now it’s finally ready for its arrival in U.S. showrooms. Today, Audi confirmed that the new TT, which arrives as a 2016 model, will be priced...
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A prototype for Porsche’s next-generation Panamera has been spotted. This time around, however, the prototype is for the new S E-Hybrid variant, which we expect to offer more power and more all-electric range than the current one. Daimler is showing us the future of road transport with its Freightliner Inspiration Truck. The concept truck is capable of driving completely on its own on the highway, and is currently testing in the state of Nevada where it has just been granted a license. Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] is a relatively young player in the auto industry but it’s catching up...
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Peugeot Vision GT Concept Is An 875-Horsepower, 875-Kilogram Supercar: VideoThe barrage of wild concepts designed for Gran Turismo 6 has been relentless, with the latest automaker to present its wares being French marque Peugeot which has designed a supercar that’s not only powerful but also extremely light. That’s a winning combination in our book, so...
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Want A Used Model S? Now You Can Get One Online From TeslaTesla launches a certified pre-owned program.
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Two Multimillion-Dollar Ferraris Going Under The Hammer For CharityTwo rare Ferraris from the estate of a British collector are coming up for auction, and despite each of the cars expected to fetch multimillion-dollar bids all proceeds from the sale will be donated to charity. The Ferraris are a red 250 GT SWB from 1960 and a silver 275 GTB/4 from 1967, and both...
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Satan Is My Co-Pilot: California DMV Down With Demonic PlatesThe idea that California's DMV has Satanic sympathies won't come as a surprise to any residents of the Golden State. But you'd imagine the widely reviled agency would at least be discreet about its allegiance. But you'd be wrong. DON'T MISS: Bugatti Veyron Successor To Do 0-60 MPH In 2.0 Seconds...
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Smaller, Lighter Opel Astra Confirmed For 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show: VideoWe’ve been spying prototypes for Opel’s new Astra for several months, and now the German automaker has confirmed a debut at September’s 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show and revealed some of the car’s design insights. The new Astra represents the 11th generation of Opel compact cars...
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The future is coming up fast, with technologies that were once the domain of science fiction now being developed for commercial sale. Just last week Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk announced new battery technology that has the potential to disrupt the energy industry, and now Daimler has started testing an autonomous truck in the state of Nevada. DON'T MISS: Bugatti Veyron Successor To Do 0-60 MPH In 2.0 Seconds: Report Daimler, which controls a number of truck brands including the likes of Freightliner, Fuso, Mercedes-Benz and Western Star, and is the biggest manufacturer of cargo...
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Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman Culling His Car Herd At Goodwood Festival of SpeedBassist Bill Wyman played on some of the Rolling Stones' most memorable albums, including Let It Bleed and Beggar's Banquet, along with their masterpiece Exile On Main Street. ALSO SEE: Bugatti Veyron Successor To Do 0-60 MPH In 2.0 Seconds: Report Like fellow Stones greats Keith Richards (who...
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2017 MINI Countryman Spy VideoThe third-generation MINI Cooper (now called a Hardtop) based on the BMW Group’s UKL platform made its debut last year and was followed quickly by a new four-door variant dubbed the Hardtop 4. Later this year we should see a new MINI Convertible as well as a new Clubman, and looking further...
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In With The New: Are These Three The Next Top Gear Presenters?The era of Clarkson, May, and Hammond is over. But the BBC is wasting no time in the search to find replacements for the lads, and we now have news about exactly who might be tapped for the spots. So in other words, Top Gear is dead—long live Top Gear. MUST WATCH: Not Dead Yet: Top Gear Pits...
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Maserati Levante To Debut At 2016 Detroit Auto Show: ReportMaserati’s Levante has been years in the making, with the first concept previewing an SUV wearing the trident badge appearing as far back as 2003. We’re now at the stage where test mules are running all over Europe, and thanks to a new report we also know when we’ll first see the...
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Volkswagen Now Has An Apple Watch AppThe new Apple Watch is putting automakers on notice, and not just with a subtle vibration every five g-d seconds. A handful of OEMs, including Porsche and BMW, have already created apps for the Dick Tracy-like device. For some it's an extension of vehicle functionality, while for others it's a...
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Thanks to modern technology like smartphones, you no longer have to visit your dealer to configure your ideal ride. That's because new smartphone apps like the Ford Mustang Customizer let you configure a car to your exact liking all from the comfort of your home, and then, should you be interested in buying the car, have everything ready to show your dealer. MUST SEE: Bugatti Veyron Successor To Do 0-60 MPH In 2.0 Seconds: Report And like the hot-selling Mustang, the Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] popular Mustang Customizer app has just been renewed, allowing fans of the iconic pony car...
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Ferrari 488 Spider, G-Class Vs. Raptor, Fast & Furious Ride: Car News HeadlinesThe convertible version of Ferrari’s 488 GTB has been spotted outside the automaker’s headquarters in Maranello, Italy. Some possible names for the open-top supercar include 488 Spider and 488 GTS. Mercedes-Benz has just announced a round of updates for its G-Class icon. Unfortunately...
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Italy May Offer Incentives For Lamborghini SUV ProductionAlthough senior executives at Lamborghini are confident the green light will be given for production of a new SUV based on 2012’s well-received Urus concept, there’s still a chance fear of the model cannibalizing sales of other Volkswagen Group brands, or perhaps damaging the...
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GM Celebrates 500-Million Vehicle Milestone: VideoGeneral Motors Company [NYSE:GM] is celebrating the manufacture of the 500 millionth vehicle to wear one of its brands, by thanking its customers past and present via small gifts such as free auto show tickets and exclusive owner events right up to whole cars. Of course, the vast majority of those...
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Not Dead Yet: Top Gear Pits G500 4×4² Against Ford F-150 RaptorClarkson and the lads might have left the building, but the BBC has no intention of putting its cash cow franchise out to pasture, as evidenced by this new teaser shot for the digital edition of Top Gear magazine. MUST SEE: Bugatti Veyron Successor To Do 0-60 MPH In 2.0 Seconds: Report While the...
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTS Spy VideoThe convertible version of Ferrari’s new 488 GTB has been spotted in prototype form outside the Italian automaker’s Maranello headquarters. The new car, which replaces the mechanically-similar 458 Spider in the Ferrari stable, should be revealed later this year or early next (a debut at...
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