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Land Rover's history may not stretch as far back as that of Jeep, but for many it's an equally iconic brand. For 65 years now the British automaker has produced off-road vehicles to rival the best in the world, and most famous of all is the Defender, a line which stretches back over the company's full history to the very first Land Rovers. To celebrate that anniversary, Land Rover has turned the Defender into something it's never really been--a luxury vehicle. The car's agricultural nature was one reason the Range Rover was first conceived--giving owners similar off-road ability, but in a...
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2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo First DetailsEarlier in the year Nissan finally announced motorsport and engineering firm Nismo as its official performance partner. At the time, Nissan also confirmed the launch of its fastest GT-R yet, a new Nismo-enhanced model that would hit the market sometime in 2014. Few details were provided, although...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type On Track, On Video: 30 Days Of F-TypeIf you're not quite familiar with the 2014 Jaguar F-Type by now, you should probably catch up on our 30 Days of F-Type coverage. If, on the other hand, the F-Type is starting to sound like something that might just belong in your garage, you'll appreciate another look at the F-Type's on-track...
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Audi Q8 Rumored To Arrive Soon And Rival Range Rover SportAudi is looking to take over the world. Well, the world of luxury automobiles not the actual world. They don't like when you make those jokes. Audi has sky-high sales targets and it needs nearly every vehicle in its lineup to sell, and sell well. There are some vehicles it needs to sell... that...
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Craigslist Diesel G-Wagen Awesomeness For Just $23,500?It's not exactly luxurious, and it's not sporty in the on-road sense of the term, but there's something about this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280GE "rebranded" as a 300GD that makes us want to clear a space in the garage. The Portland-area seller describes the diesel G as "city tough" and says it's...
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Infiniti Brings Q Crew To Hong KongInfiniti has finally fully arrived at the fragrant harbor with its first dealership in the city of Hong Kong. This moves makes sense on a variety of levels, especially since the automaker recently moved its global headquarters to the city situated along China's Pearl River. Additionally, it's quite...
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While many top manufacturers in the luxury segment have phased out their diesel V-8 engines, Maserati is reportedly looking to introduce a new one. Apparently the automaker sees a void in the market now that the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz are no longer offering a diesel V-8 option on their cars. The information comes from Car and Driver, which reports that the Fiat Chrysler Group is working on a new diesel V-8 engine aimed at global markets, something that is said to be in strong demand. The engine is expected to be a turbocharged V-8 unit displacing 4.0 liters and producing as much as...
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BMW i8 To Move (Silently) Forward Without M VariantEven if you're not a super spy sent on a mission your superiors deem impossible, you should still be interested in the upcoming 2014 BMW i8. Besides showing off its extremely exotic styling, the i8 features a plethora of exciting technology that's put to use to provide a compelling and...
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2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO Drifts Forth With Styling UpdatesOne of the more exciting aspects of the current Nissan lineup is most certainly the 370Z. It's a fun-to-drive two-door sports car that makes great noises and returns an enjoyable driving experience. If you want open-air motoring you can opt for the convertible version. If you want something a bit...
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What To Expect When You're Expecting The 2014 Porsche 911 TurboAnyone who loves cars is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the all-new Porsche 911 Turbo. It's the machine that many, from dentists to dental surgeons, can't wait to have the opportunity to plunk down hundreds of dollars for a Guards Red color-matched key fob. Joking aside, the next 911 Turbo should...
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Lotus Exige S Roadster Coming This Summer: VideoAfter a highly public meltdown by ex-CEO Dany Bahar, followed by an equally public ousting, Lotus and parent company DRB-Hicom made many reassurances the company was still on track, despite having stopped work on future models. Now, Lotus has released a video (apparently made entirely in iMovie)...
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The 2014 Range Rover Sport Takes To The Road: VideoFew vehicles undergo such a dramatic change between generations as that of the new 2014 Range Rover Sport as well as its Range Rover sibling that was launched last year. Land Rover started with a clean sheet design for both vehicles and the investment has paid off in spades. Looking at just the...
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The McLaren P1 supercar is nearly ready for its first customer deliveries, but the team behind it is still putting on the final touches and putting the car through rigorous final testing. Photos and video from a recent test in the Arctic Circle show the car in all of its still-camouflaged glory. Cadillac is continuing testing of its own, but not of a supercar--of its semi-automated driving system called Super Cruise. Letting drivers tune out for a bit behind the wheel while maintaining following distance, speed, and lane position might sound a bit scary, but it's looking more and more like it...
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McLaren P1 Undergoes Final Testing Ahead Of This Year’s Launch: VideoThe road to production has been a long and arduous one for the McLaren P1. Since the very first prototypes appeared, the P1 has been put through some of the harshest conditions imaginable to ensure that not only its performance is world-beating but that its durability and refinement meets the high...
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Spyker Confirms B6 Venator Spyder In Financial Statement: ReportDutch sports car manufacturer Spyker only announced production plans for its stunning B6 Venator concept car last month, but already the company is talking about a convertible version. In it its latest financial statements, Spyker is said to have made mention of a new ‘B6 Venator...
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Final Fast And Furious 6 Trailer Released: VideoIf there’s anyone doubting the Fast and Furious franchise’s ability to still stun audiences after all these years, then this is the trailer to watch. This is the third and final trailer for the latest installment of the popular series, Fast and Furious 6, which hits cinemas nationwide...
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Intel Develops Headlight Technology That Blocks Out RainCould a headlight really block out rain droplets from a driver’s line of sight? Apparently so, claim researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and tech giant Intel, who are currently testing the technology. According to a report from CNET, first picked up by Autoblog, the technology uses a...
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Cadillac ‘Super Cruise’ Autonomous System Ready For Real-World Testing: VideoThe next big wave in automotive safety technology, autonomous driving, is starting to make its way from the world of science fiction to reality. Autonomous systems have been available on cars for years already, coming in the form of cruise control whereby a car can automatically accelerate to a...
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Volvo is in a race to renew its aging lineup and will soon launch the first of its next-generation models, a redesigned XC90 SUV that’s due at the end of 2014. This redesigned XC90 will be the first to be based on a modular platform developed by Volvo: the Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA). SPA will eventually spawn replacements for all of Volvo’s lineup from the S60 sedan up. At the same time, Volvo is working with its parent company Geely to develop a new small car platform that will be used for everything smaller than the S60. According to a report from CAR, these two...
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Classic 1963 Jaguar E-Type Driven In Jay Leno's Garage: VideoGearheads rarely agree on which car is the most beautiful ever designed, but a select few appear on more lists than most. The Lamborghini Miura, for instance. The '63 Corvette Stingray. The Ferrari 246 GT Dino. And the car you see here, a Series 1 Jaguar XKE, otherwise known as the E-Type. It's...
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Aston Martin Announces 24 Hours Of Le Mans Driver LineupAston Martin, competing in the GTE category of the 2013 World Endurance Championship, has announced the driver lineup for the event’s highlight, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As previously reported, Aston Martin will field no less than five cars in this year’s race at Le Mans, including one...
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Aston Martin Rapide S Runs The 'Ring While Sipping HydrogenAston Martin, it seems, has just made a bit of history. It's probably not what you're expecting though because it doesn't involve gasoline, a dairy farm's worth of dead cows, or references to one iconic British MI-6 agent. Instead, the automaker has just completed the first Hydrogen-only, zero CO2...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type Differentials, Electronic Aids: 30 Days Of F-TypeWhile perhaps not as nimble or engaging as some lighter, less potent sports cars, the 2014 Jaguar F-Type makes fantastic use of its heady 340, 380, or 495 horsepower. How does it do it? Through smart differentials and electronic aids, mostly. Huge rear tires, especially on F-Type V8 S models, also...
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2014 Lexus IS Priced From $36,845, F Sport From $39,960The 2014 Lexus IS looks different, feels different, and is priced just a bit different from the previous-generation 2013 model. Starting at $36,845 (including delivery) for the IS 250 RWD, and ranging up to $45,775 starting price for the IS 350 AWD F Sport, the IS range spans a competitive price...
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