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What happens when you take a Volvo XC60, chop the roof, and add an extra set of wheels? Meet Volvo's very-special camera car.
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Porsche Hybrids, Autonomous S Class, Nuclear Mustang: Today's Car NewsMercedes-Benz revealed the all-new 2014 S Class luxury sedan a few days ago, and it'll go on sale this fall. We've learned that the car has all the technology necessary to be fully autonomous already, but due to current legislation Mercedes won't implement the technology at this time. But if the...
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2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Spotted On Set Of New Captain America Movie: VideoThe 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s first appearance on the silver screen is likely to be in the new Marvel Comics-themed blockbuster Captain America: The Winter Soldier, due out on April 4, 2014. A black version of the upcoming sports car was recently spotted on a film set for the movie...
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Aston Martin Teases Its CC100 Speedster Concept: VideoIn early March, we told you Aston Martin will be unveiling a special concept to help celebrate its centenary this year. Today, the historic British automaker confirmed that the concept will be unveiled this weekend at a special event coinciding with the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race...
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A Quick Interview With German Racing Driver Hans-Joachim StuckFor many, the name Hans-Joachim Stuck may not ring a bell but those more seasoned readers will no doubt remember ol’ Strietzel, son of the legendary Hans Stuck and a Formula One driver during the 1970s. At 6 ft 4 in, Stuck clearly wasn’t made for F1 though he did manage to make the...
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Lexus LFA Owner Successfully Lobbies Town To Have Speed Hump RemovedA Lexus LFA owner in Norway has managed to persuade his town to remove a speed hump located near his home because it was too high for him to drive his prized supercar over. Rune Berge Vik, a Lexus enthusiast and possibly the only owner of an LFA in the Nordic region, first realized he had a problem...
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Nissan’s popular GT Academy will be back for its fifth year in 2013 and organizers promise to make this round of competition the biggest yet. The GT Academy essentially pits gamers playing Sony’s Gran Turismo in a knockout competition, with the final winner in each of the tournaments eventually placed behind the wheel of a real race car and entered in international motorsport events. In fact, the first GT Academy winner Lucas Ordoñez together with 2011 winner Jann Mardenborough will be competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. If you’re thinking the gamers...
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Swedish House Mafia Star In Volvo’s New Ad Campaign For The XC60: VideoVolvo has been dropping hints over the past few days about a big new collaboration it was planning. Today, the automaker has announced that international DJ sensation Swedish House Mafia has created a unique music video for an unreleased version of its hit song Leave the World Behind, and that the...
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Bidding For Nürburgring Starts This WeekThe previously announced sale of the assets of Nürburgring GmbH, the private operator of the legendary Nürburgring race track in Germany, has commenced this week, with virtually anyone open to placing a bid. The track itself is owned by the German government however, which means any new...
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ESP Is A Good Thing, Especially On A 2013 Lamborghini GallardoYou're a pretty good driver. Perhaps you've been to a few track days, taken a few lessons, and you're certainly no slouch on your local canyon roads. Not only that, but you explore your limits without any help from a traction control system because you're on your way to true tail-out driving glory...
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Porsche: Hybrid Versions Of Every Model Planned In Brand's FuturePorsche is going hybrid—with plug-in hybrid versions of all its major models, eventually. And yes, that means not just the upcoming 918 Spyder and the 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, but also upcoming versions of the Cayenne, and even the 'sacred' mid- or rear-engine sports cars—the...
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Mighty Mustang Powered By Nearly-Nuclear NASCAR MotorWe all know the story: man buys car, man modifies car, car turns into full-fledged race car. It's either happened to us or we've really wanted it to happen to us. But life happens, whether it's from a lack of the financial means or our significant other just says absolutely not. It just usually...
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You may never have heard of a "short squeeze," but Tesla is benefiting greatly from it right now. The stock of the Silicon Valley startup electric-car maker has soared in recent days after Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] announced its first-ever profitable quarter and plans to build and sell 21,000 Model S luxury sport sedans this year. The upward rise on positive news put increasing pressure on "short sellers"--investors who borrow to sell shares they don't own, betting that the price will fall. The price hasn't fallen, and now those investors are having to buy stock at any price to cover their...
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Rolls-Royce Enjoys Getting Personal, And So Do Its CustomersIf you can afford a Rolls-Royce, you're obviously a person who prefers the finer things in life. Your shirts are tailored, your suits are custom made, and you enjoy a bit of personalization in the goods you buy. This extends to your vehicle, which is why the car builders at Rolls-Royce offer up...
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Fully Autonomous S Class Could Arrive Before Launch Of Next-Gen Model: ReportThe new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class revealed yesterday and set to go on sale this fall has all the technology needed to operate fully autonomously, but has been programmed not to due to a lack of legislation. That’s according to the head of Mercedes’ R&D division, Thomas Weber. "We...
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Jaguar Introduces F-Type To America Via VideoThere's no debating the fact that Jaguar is extremely excited to show off the all-new F-Type to the world. Every corner of the globe is eager to get a closer look at the svelte, sleek sports car from the leaping cat stable. Now, thankfully, it's our turn because Jaguar is ready to give America a...
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Subaru Joins Global RallyCross Championship At BarcelonaSubaru is going racing, and the automaker has a brand new team to show off. Partnering up with PUMA, Subaru is sending a handful of rally-prepped WRX STI race machines to the X Games in Barcelona. The event at hand is Global RallyCross Championship, and the team drivers are Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra...
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Mitsubishi Returning To Pikes Peak With Two MiEV Electric RacersMitsubishi is returning to Colorado’s famous ‘Race To The Clouds’ with a pair of electric race cars utilizing technology from the automaker’s road-going i-MiEV hatch. Mitsubishi entered the Pikes Peak competition for the first time last year with its original i-MiEV...
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Porsche formally announced revised specifications for the upcoming 918 Spyder hybrid supercar. Total output now comes in at 887 horsepower and 940 pound-feet of torque. While it weighs in at nearly 3,800 pounds, it does feature all-wheel drive which its rivals lack. Porsche is saying it'll lap the Nürburgring in under 7:14, and possibly even under 7 flat. Mercedes-Benz revealed the all-new 2014 S Class luxury sedan. The automaker is looking to raise the bar for the entire industry with this vehicle, which features more technology and luxury than its predecessor. The new S550 model will...
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When Is A Wreck Not Worth Rescuing?Taking on an automotive project vehicle is always an exciting undertaking. Sometimes a car might need a bit of bondo and paint, or it might need a whole lot more attention to make it right. For one automotive enthusiast Redditor, however, it's quite a bit more involved. It's not everyday that...
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Porsche Announces Revised Specs For 918 SpyderWe learned yesterday that Porsche had revised the specs for its 918 Spyder, which brought the car’s performance into line with that of its rivals in the hybrid supercar market, the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1. The sports car manufacturer has now formally announced full details for the...
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Buick Remembers Its Hellcat HistoryLast week was the anniversary of Victory In Europe Day, a date celebrated every year to commemorate May 8th, 1945--the day when Germany's unconditional surrender was accepted by the Allied forces. Buick has a reason to reflect on V-E Day. Over the automaker's 110-year history, there was a period...
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2014 BMW 6-Series M Sport Edition AnnouncedBMW is expanding its range of special M Sport Edition models with a new 6-Series M Sport Edition being introduced for the 2014 model year. As its name suggests, the 6-Series M Sport Edition is based around the car’s M Sport package but adds some extras at no additional cost. All the models...
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Honda Returning To F1 In 2015 As Engine Supplier To McLarenIt’s official. Honda will be back in Formula One in the 2015 season, serving as engine supplier to McLaren. The two companies made the announcement earlier today, ending years of speculation of Honda’s possible return to motorsport’s top echelon. By supplying engines to McLaren, a...
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