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Bespoke British tuner A. Kahn Design was one of the first to get its hands on the latest-generation Range Rover and its first run of enhancements for the big luxury SUV only left us salivating for more. We’re glad to report that the wait is now over, as A. Kahn Design has given us an update on its latest series of Range Rover upgrades. On initial glance, you may be thinking the upgrades are a bit mild. That shouldn’t come as a surprise as A. Kahn Design has built its reputation on quality and subtlety, which can be hard to find in the world of aftermarket tuning. This particular...
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Ferrari 458 ‘Scuderia’ Spy ShotsA prototype for Ferrari’s long-awaited successor to 2007’s 430 Scuderia has finally been spotted, and the guys over at Autogespot have the first shots. The car is a hardcore version of the already extreme 458 Italia and a reveal is slated for the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show in September...
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Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix PreviewAfter their three week break, teams are now in Mogyoród, Hungary for the 2013 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. Once again the race will be taking place at the Hungaroring, where conditions in July are typically hot and dry. The Hungaroring became the first circuit behind the former Iron...
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2014 MINI Cooper Previewed By New Vision ConceptMINI has provided a not-so-subtle preview of the styling that will define its future range, by unveiling the new MINI Vision concept car, which the brand admits showcases various elements of its future design. The MINI Vision was unveiled overnight at the company’s design studio based in...
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Citroën Reveals Sébastien Loeb’s New WTCC Race CarAs was confirmed a month ago, Citroën is to enter the World Touring Car Championship in 2014 with at least two cars, one of which is to be driven by the French automaker’s star driver Sébastien Loeb, a winner of nine World Rally Championships and the man who just obliterated the...
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Don't Tell Chris Harris Not To Drift New BMW 435i: VideoThe new BMW 4-Series is sure to be a polarizing machine. The average consumer of all things Roundel will gobble it up without thinking twice about the move from a 3 badge up to the 4. Enthusiasts, however, are likely to be split. Gone is the beloved idea of a 3-Series coupe... even though it's...
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For years now, Galpin Auto Sport has been building a wide variety of custom cars. Each new custom starts with an existing model that is transformed into something new. Apparently, the team at GAS wanted a new challenge because they recently announced the creation of an entirely new car. It's called the GTR1, and it's a modern interpretation the 2005-2006 Ford GT. All we've seen are renderings so far, but all that is about to change. The Galpin Ford GTR1 is heading to Pebble Beach for its global reveal. The GTR1 is reportedly powered by one monster of a mill. It's a 5.4-liter Ford V-8 engine...
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Ayrton Senna's Ghost Haunts Suzuka: VideoAs much a legend as a living, breathing human even during his own abbreviated lifetime, Ayrton Senna continues to have a following that verges on cult status. Here, the Honda sect of the Cult of Senna holds an auditory seance with the F1 pilot's ghost. Well, sort of, anyway. By apparently taking...
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Aston Martin-AMG Deal, 2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe, Stingray GT3: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin and AMG have signed a letter of intent for cooperation--mostly seeing Aston Martin gaining access to AMG's stable of high-power engines. Will this mark a new direction for Aston? The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class Coupe has been spied several times before, but the latest images comes...
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Morgan Building Brooklands Edition Roadster & 3 WheelerMorgan is looking to celebrate a bit of British racing history. Specifically, the company looks to the historic Brooklands circuit for its latest special edition styling. The Brooklands Edition tag is being applied to the Roadster and the 3 Wheeler, and the results are rather fetching. Dark green...
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Allard To Revive Previously Planned ModelBritish sports car manufacturer Allard had a short run. Still, many today still have a strong desire to find a clean J2. It's a beautiful car, and a company out of Canada will build you a new replica version complete with modern V-8 power. The original company, however, is about to make another run...
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2015 Audi A8 Spy ShotsA facelifted version of Audi’s A8 flagship sedan is due to be revealed at this September’s 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, and we have a new batch of spy shots of a prototype as it undergoes final evaluation. The facelifted A8 is expected to arrive on the market early next year as a 2015...
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Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout--APEAL--is how J.D. Power measures the 'gratification' a car owner experiences with each new model on the market. For automakers, the vehicles that are the most gratifying, those with the highest APEAL, tend to remain on dealer lots for shorter periods, command higher transaction prices, and are more likely to create owner loyalty when they are ultimately sold or traded-in. The results of the latest APEAL Study are based on the responses of people that have bought or leased new vehicles. In the study, they are asked to evaluate their vehicles on 77...
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Callaway’s German Arm To Build Corvette Stingray GT3 Race CarThe European distributor for expert Corvette tuner Callaway, Callaway Competition of Germany, has started work on a new GT3 race car based on the latest 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. These initial drawings give an idea of what to expect from Callaway Competition and perhaps even hint at...
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Aston Martin forms alliance with Mercedes’ AMG divisionAston Martin, celebrating its centenary this year, has confirmed it has signed a Letter of Intent to form a wide-ranging technical partnership with Mercedes-Benz tuner AMG. A formal alliance deal is yet to be made though both parties are confident a definitive agreement can be reached before the...
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Sabine Schmitz And Ron Simons Take On Spa In The BAC Mono: VideoThere's no doubt that Sabine Schmitz is Queen of the 'Ring. She runs her Ring Taxi Porsche 997 around that stretch of German tarmac in around 7 minutes and 30 seconds with a passenger onboard. The girl can flat out drive the wheels of pretty much anything. Recently, she was challenged by another...
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Gran Turismo... The Movie? Sure, Why NotNeed for Speed is getting a movie. Hot Wheels will be adapted for film. It should come as no surprise then, seeing how original Hollywood likes to be, that Gran Turismo will get the movie treatment. Sony is reportedly teaming up with the producers behind the upcoming 50 Shades of Grey flick to...
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Take A Listen To The Chevrolet Corvette's Three-Mode Exhaust: VideoIt's no secret that most fans of all-things automotive are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in showrooms. This seventh-generation machine represents the next leap forward for the iconic American sports car. It clearly has a fairly polarizing exterior, finally has...
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Say sayonara to the Infiniti EX and the QX56. They're not dead or anything, they've just legally changed their names. It's the era of Q that is about to dawn for Infiniti, and the EX37 will become the QX50. The QX56 will become the QX80. Why? There are all sorts of marketing reasons behind this, we're sure, but we still prefer the old Infiniti naming structure. Oh well, we don't sell the cars, we just write about them. If you do want to buy one though, we can tell you how much they'll cost because Infiniti has released pricing information for both vehicles. The QX50 comes in four flavors...
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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Will Set The Pace At Brickyard 400If you're going to pace any racing event, you need to be driving something powerful. ESPN anchor Sage Steele will get to experience this at the upcoming Brickyard 400 NASCAR race because she is slated to pilot the leading machine. Our chariot of choice will be supplied by Chevrolet, and it's a good...
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Mercedes-Benz Releases Details On 9G-TRONIC Nine-Speed AutoFollowing the recent news that the E-Class, at least in Europe, is now available with a nine-speed automatic transmission, Mercedes-Benz has released the full details on its latest cog-swapper and confirmed that it will be available in most of its models in the coming years. Currently, the new...
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Cadillac Logo, BMW i3 Leaked, Bugatti Celebrates: Today's Car NewsBugatti is planning to celebrate the men who have shaped its history, by launching six new special edition models based on the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. The new model series will be called the Les Légendes de Bugatti (Bugatti Legends) and the first car was named after racing driver...
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Bugatti Celebrates Its Past With ‘Legends’ Edition Veyron Grand Sport VitesseBugatti will launch six new special editions based on its Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, celebrating the men that have shaped its history. The series is called the Les Légendes de Bugatti (Bugatti Legends) and the first of the six planned cars has been revealed today. This first...
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Formula One Returning To Austria In 2014Energy drinks company Red Bull has inked a deal with Formula One organizers to host a race in Austria next year. The race will be held at the former A1-Ring in Spielberg, which held the last Austrian Grand Prix back in 2003 and is now known as the Red Bull Ring. The confirmation was made in a...
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