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After setting the fastest time during practice, Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton has gone on to secure pole position during qualifying today at the Australian Grand Prix, the season opener for the... -
Formula One Australian Grand Prix Weather ForecastWeather conditions for this weekend’s 2014 Formula One Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne are looking a little hairy, with the current forecast for tomorrow’s qualifying and Sunday’s race being a chance of rain and precipitation of almost 50 percent. The weather in Melbourne can...
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2015 Porsche Cayenne, GMC Sierra Races Ferrari 458, 2017 E-Class Details: Today’s Car NewsPorsche is working on an update for its Cayenne SUV, and we have the most revealing spy shots of a prototype yet. In addition to new styling, the vehicle is also expected to come with a new plug-in hybrid option. Normally a GMC pickup wouldn’t have much chance in a race with a Ferrari, but...
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Dartz Working On New Prombron ‘White Horse’ SUV For ChinaLatvia’s Dartz, a company famous for being the vehicle brand of choice for people with more money than sense, is back with a new product aimed at wannabe dictators and oligarchs, as well as any taste-lacking nouveau riche. Did we mention Kanye West has two? The new product is another variant...
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Kamui Kobayashi Takes Caterham 620R For A Spin At Silverstone: VideoOne of Caterham’s new Formula One drivers Kamui Kobayashi has taken time out from his busy schedule to test the British sports car company’s Seven 620R at the legendary Silverstone race track in the U.K. The 620R is Caterham’s latest track weapon, and one of the most powerful...
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2011-2012 Dodge Charger Recalled Due To Overheating LightsDodge has issued a recall on its Charger muscle sedan because of an issue where heat from the headlights may cause the lights and other vital components to fail. The recall affects 2011-2012 Dodge Chargers equipped with halogen headlights, of which there are 43,450 vehicles in the U.S. alone. DON'T...
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Toyota has dropped more details on its new Le Mans prototype for its campaign in the premier LMP1 category of the 2014 World Endurance Championship and the series highlight, the 2014 Hours of Le... -
New Details On The Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz E-ClassMercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year, and for 2014 it was given a major update. In Mercedes tradition, we should be seeing the next generation of the car sometime in 2016, with it arriving in showrooms by the fall of that year, as a 2017 model. We already...
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Next Mercedes Fuel Cell Vehicle Coming In 2017: ReportAutomakers are faced with a number of options when it comes to alternative powertrains, though at this stage it’s still anyone’s guess as to which will be prevalent in the future. Right now plug-in hybrids and battery-powered electrics are gaining traction in the market, but if you ask...
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Nissan Time Attack: GT-R NISMO GT3 Vs. Leaf NISMO RC Vs. Altima V8 Supercars: VideoThree contemporary Nissan race cars, one a rolling laboratory, another from the international motorsport circuit, and a third from Australia’s V8 Supercars, recently did battle in an exhibition run in Australia. The exhibition was a good ol’ time attack around a common race track, but...
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Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XE, Koenigsegg Police Car: Car News HeadlinesLand Rover’s replacement for the LR2 has been spied, and now we know that the vehicle will be the first in a new family models grouped under the Discovery name. We expect the LR2 replacement to be called the Discovery Sport. Jaguar’s upcoming XE sport sedan has been spied again, and the...
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New Ferrari Theme Park Confirmed For SpainFour years after the first Ferrari theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, opened its doors to the public, the second has been announced, this time for the Spanish city of Barcelona. The new theme park, to be called Ferrari Land, will be located inside the existing PortAventura resort which already...
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Honda is joining the likes of Ford and Chevrolet in the manufacturer ranks of the Daytona Prototype (DP) class of the TUDOR United Sports Car Championship. The automaker has confirmed that its new...
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Lamborghini Design Chief Discusses The Huracán: VideoThe Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 truly is a sight to behold. Words and photos just cannot describe how good the car looks in person; clean surfaces, aggressive lines and muscular proportions are combined in a way that only Lamborghini’s designers can achieve, making it look like...
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Formula One Australian Grand Prix Preview: VideoAfter the long winter break, the Formula One World Championship is finally back in action. This year's season-opener, the 2014 Australian Grand Prix, has the added excitement of being the first race for the new turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 power units, but the changes don’t end there. As the...
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Mercedes Exec Hints At Electric S-ClassMercedes-Benz’s latest S-Class will soon be available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms, with the latter promising fuel economy of up to 78 mpg when it arrives on the market early next year. However, further down the track we could see a pure electric version of the popular luxury sedan that...
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2015 C63 AMG Spied, Audi R8 e-tron Confirmed, Nürburgring Sold: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-Benz’s next-generation C63 AMG has been spied in prototype form ahead of its launch later this year. The car is wearing the least camouflage gear we’ve seen yet, which means an auto show debut can’t be far. Audi’s shelved R8 e-tron electric sports car is getting a...
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Jaguar’s Future Model Plans PlottedJaguar will introduce an all-new XE sport sedan next year to do battle with the likes of the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. But as exciting as it sounds, the XE’s arrival is only the start of a major product overhaul at Jaguar that will see most of its lineup renewed within the next...
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1964 Pre-Production Mustang And Other Specials Head To Carlisle Ford Nationals Viknesh VijayenthiranFord is gearing up for the Mustang’s 50th anniversary on April 17 but the celebrations won’t be limited to events run by the Blue Oval. This year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals, taking...
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Acura Gets Own Marketing Division As Sedan Sales SlideFrom April 1, Acura will have its own sales and marketing division separate to that of Honda for the first time. The move is intended to create greater clarity and more cohesive sales and marketing plans that are better suited for its products, Acura said in a statement. MUST SEE: You Know It's...
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Michael Schumacher’s Family Sees 'Small, Encouraging Signs'Michael Schumacher's family have made the first positive statement regarding the condition of the Formula One racing legend since a tragic skiing accident late last year that required doctors to put him in a coma in order to treat blood clots in his brain. "We are and remain confident that Michael...
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Lamborghini Huracán Makes North American Debut At Amelia Island ConcoursHaving only made its world debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show last week, Lamborghini’s new Huracán LP 610-4 has since made a surprise showing at the recent 2014 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. On hand for the car’s official North American debut was Lamborghini CEO Stephan...
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Aston Martin Announces Largest Motorsport Program To Date: VideoAfter an extensive season of motorsport last year, in which it managed to come second overall in the GT class of the World Endurance Championship, Aston Martin has now announced its largest motorsport program to date. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the inauguration of the...
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Tanner Foust Commits To Both Global And World Rallycross Championships In 2014The Global Rallycross Championship has enjoyed much success since its inaugural season back in 2011 and over the years has managed to snag a number of top drivers, major automakers and legions of fans all across the globe. However, there’s a new player in town, the World Rallycross...
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