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While we certainly hope the Volkswagen iBeetle doesn't start a trend of iNaming all kinds of iCars with ridiculous iTags, we do like the way VW has kitted the iBeetle to interface with the iPhone and several apps. The new iBeetle includes an iPhone docking station, integrated into the dashboard. The iPhone snaps in place, allowing almost all of the phone's functions to be used directly in the iBeetle, including hands-free calling, navigation, music, etc. Also included is an app that wraps together the functions of Spotify (a music streaming and sharing service), advanced on-board...
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Mercedes’ Tough-As-Nails Unimog Gets New Look, Engines For 2013If you thought the G Class was the toughest Mercedes-Benz around, it’s clear you’ve never come across a Unimog. Unimog actually represents a group of heavy-duty commercial vehicles built for the toughest conditions, and the name itself is an acronym for “universal motor...
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2014 BMW X5 Spy Shots (With Interior)A prototype for the upcoming third-generation BMW X5 has been captured in testing once again, this time with the least amount of camouflage we've seen yet. Previously leaked images also reveal much of the design, though we can’t confirm if they are the real deal just yet. Code-named F15, the...
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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept Debuts In ShanghaiIt looks like the Range Rover Evoque and upcoming BMW X4 are going to have a little competition from a new crossover wearing a “VW” badge. Featured here is Volkswagen’s new CrossBlue Coupe concept, which is positioned as a sportier and more dynamic alternative to the CrossBlue...
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TomTom Previews Next-Gen Navigation Tech With Commuter ConceptDutch navigation specialist TomTom recently held an event where it showcased some of its up-and-coming technology, the highlight of which was the new TomTom Commuter device that has been designed to help take the guesswork out of daily driving. Most commuters know all the different routes to their...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type In Five New Official Videos: 30 Days Of F-TypeAs we continue our ongoing 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type coverage, it's time once again for a video break. This time, we bring you five new videos explaining the various components of the F-Type: powertrains and exhaust; chassis, suspension, and engineering; driver experience; differentials and...
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We have exclusive spy footage of a prototype for the upcoming BMW 2-Series Coupe, the replacement for the aging 1-Series Coupe, which was recently spotted conducting some high-speed tests on Germany’s grueling Nürburgring circuit. The car is essentially a coupe version of the latest 1-Series Hatchback sold overseas and previously tested by Motor Authority, and its size and proportions give it an overall look and feel that’s reminiscent of BMW’s legendary 2002 from the 1960s and ‘70s. We’ve already seen spy shots of this model, as well as its convertible...
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Mazzanti Evantra V8 supercar debuts at 2013 Top Marques MonacoFans of Italian supercars now have another model to lust over, as coachbuilder Mazzanti, maker of the Vulca and Antas line of cars, has formally introduced its latest model, the Evantra V8. Computer-generated renderings of the Evantra V8 were released late last year, but now Mazzanti has presented...
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First An Aventador, Now Dubai Police Enlist A Ferrari FFJust in case its Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 isn’t enough to intimidate potential traffic violators, the officers from Dubai Police now have a Ferrari FF among their fleet. Like the Aventador supercar the Dubai Police just acquired, the FF will be used primarily as a deterrent for anyone...
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Rolls-Royce Ghost Alpine Trial Centenary Collection: Shanghai Auto ShowA new special-edition Ghost is the first Bespoke model based on a Rolls-Royce heritage car.
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Ford Mustang Hits 5 Million Facebook Fans, 1 Million Cars At Flat RockFord's Mustang reached two milestones this week: the Flat Rock Assembly Plant where it has been built since 2005 rolled out the 1 millionth Mustang built there; and the Mustang Facebook page hit 5 million fans. Both are significant milestones. After eight years in production, the current-generation...
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Giugiaro Parcour Concept Shows Off: VideoThe freaky, awesome, genre-bending Giugiaro Parcour concept has been tweaking the dark corners of our brains since its debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Now, it goes one further, with a video of the scissor-doored SUV-coupe in action. With a 5.2-liter Lamborghini V-10 engine providing power to...
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The manual transmission has died a nearly complete death at the upper echelon of the sports/supercar market. At Lamborghini, it has been seen coming for a while now. But could the final edition of the Gallardo bring it back, if only for a while? It might, according to a report from Road & Track. Lamborghini of America CEO Michael Lock revealed that the final Gallardo would be a stripped, basic version with an H-pattern shifter, and rear-wheel drive (like the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni edition). It will be the purist's Gallardo, built for enthusiasts. With a brand-new Gallardo to follow...
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2013 Shanghai Auto Show PreviewNot that long ago, Chinese auto shows would barely register a blip on the automotive radar. In recent years, however, virtually every major automaker has some kind of presence at one of China’s major auto shows. There are in fact two major Chinese auto shows that draw a world audience these...
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4, Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA, 2014 Hyundai Genesis: Car News HeadlinesLamborghini is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and to commemorate the benchmark, a new Aventador LP 720-4 50 Anniversario edition is here. Who's going to complain about a little extra horsepower and unique looks? Not us. The Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA has made its debut at the 2013...
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Porsche Names First Drivers For 2014 Le Mans LMP1 CampaignPorsche will be looking to relive its former 24 Hours of Le Mans glory next year, with the automaker from Stuttgart set to make a return to the premier LMP1 category. Porsche will race at Le Mans this year in the GTE Class using its 911 RSR, but its full assault doesn’t start until next year...
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Hear The Lamborghini Veneno: VideoThe Lamborghini Veneno is, more or less, ridiculous. But it's a good kind of ridiculous. The kind that satisfies the kid inside you. Good news: it doesn't just look ridiculous--it sounds it, too. Powered by a 750-horsepower version of the 6.5-liter V-12 that's inside the Aventador (and the new...
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Nissan GT-R Races 22,000-Horsepower Fighter Jet: VideoDrag races between cars and jets may not be the most accurate way of comparing performance, but they certainly are fun to watch. The latest pairs a 2014 Nissan GT-R with a Hawker Hunter fighter jet and sees the two face off on a runway strip in Switzerland. The stunt was organized by N_Magazine...
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After a day and a half in the cockpit of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type, we know at least one thing for certain: we want more. While we can't get more seat time (yet), we can get more detailed in our analysis of the car--and we have, at our sister site, The Car Connection. Check out the full review of the car for more detailed information on the car's features, equipment, performance, and styling--as well as a sampling of what the rest of the web thinks of the F-Type. While you're there, you can even compare the F-Type directly to the XK, the Porsche Boxster and other competitive cars. Stay tuned...
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Maserati To Celebrate Centenary In 2014 With Zegna Special EditionTwo of Italy’s finest luxury labels, Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna, have entered a partnership aimed at promoting Italian design and manufacturing excellence worldwide. At the same time, the two will collaborate on a number of projects, starting with a special edition model next year to...
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Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix PreviewRound four of the 2013 Formula One World Championship is the Bahrain Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend at Sakhir on the Gulf nation’s western coast. Despite ongoing political tensions in Bahrain, the race will go ahead as planned and will once again take place at the Bahrain...
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Fast And Furious 7 Confirmed For 2014Yes, we know we’re still a month out from the release of Fast And Furious 6, but news of yet another sequel of the popular car-themed action series has surfaced. That’s right, Fast And Furious 7 is in the works, and it’s being fast tracked for a release on July 11, 2014. The...
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Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA Preview: Shanghai Auto ShowThe compact SUV class might just get a little cooler if the production GLA Class looks as good as the Concept GLA unveiled today at the Shanghai Auto Show. The Concept GLA is on the road to production--we've spied both normal GLA Class crossovers in development and the high-performance version, the...
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario RevealedThis year Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A turns 50, and to celebrate the Italian manufacturer of supercars has a number of major events planned and has already unveiled its Veneno, which at its unveiling was billed as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the brand. In the past, Lamborghini has...
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