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Fiat is determined to transform Alfa Romeo into a credible brand capable of competing against the likes of Audi, but currently the automaker only has two aging hatchbacks in its lineup, the MiTo and...
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Handful Of BMW Models Recalled Due To Faulty Brake SystemBMW has issued a recall that affects five different models from the 2012 to 2014 model years. The reason behind the recall is a vacuum pump fitted to the cars, used for supplying brake power assistance, may end up failing. Should this occur, owners will find it difficult to apply full braking...
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2017 Panamera Spied, Land Rover Defender Rally, Shelby GT500 ‘Ring Video: Car News HeadlinesPorsche has started work on its next-generation Panamera, which we’re expecting on the market sometime in 2016. The car is still in the test mule stage, with engineers most recently flogging the cars on the Nürburgring. Land Rover and its performance partner Bowler have started a new...
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Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix PreviewRound 17 of the 2013 Formula One World Championship takes place at the Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The 55-lap race takes in a total of 190 miles from dusk to nightfall to allow a more temperate climate for spectators, instead of having them sit through Abu Dhabi’s...
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Chris Harris Drives The 2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT: VideoOne of the meanest looking cars currently in production is Jaguar’s 2014 XKR-S GT. Built by the automaker’s special projects division, ETO, the XKR-S GT is essentially a race car that has been made street legal. Unfortunately, there’s no additional power on this model, which means...
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Land Rover Defender One-Make Rally Series LaunchedThe popularity of one-make racing series like the Ferrari Challenge and Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo has spurred Land Rover to launch its own series, using its iconic Defender SUV. The series is being run by Land Rover performance partner Bowler, and is billed as a feeder series to train...
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The last member of the facelifted 2014 Porsche Panamera family has finally been revealed, the range-topping Panamera Turbo S. The potent tourer adopts most of the changes introduced on the Panamera... -
Rolls-Royce Bespoke Builds 'Chicane' Phantom CoupeRolls-Royce’s own personalization department, Rolls-Royce Bespoke, has put together a very special Phantom Coupe for the automaker’s brand manager in Dubai, Mohammed EL-Arishy. Called the Chicane Phantom Coupe, only one example exists and it's been developed with special touches...
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2015 Ford Mustang Convertible, Subaru Levorg Concept, Magnum MK5: Today In Car NewsOur spy photographers have snapped a prototype for the convertible version of the 2015 Ford Mustang, this time revealing much of the new pony car’s interior. The 2015 Mustang, which is all-new, will be revealed in December ahead of an official world debut the following month at the 2014...
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Models Recalled For Faulty ClutchMitsubishi has issued a recall on certain versions of its sporty Lancer Evolution. The recall is due to a defective clutch master cylinder, which could end up failing. Should this occur, owners of manual-equipped models may have trouble shifting the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk...
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Volvo C70 Successor PlannedVolvo’s aging C70 convertible finally bows out of the market once the 2013 model year has run its course, but a successor is planned, according to some senior sources at the Swedish automaker. And just as the original was offered both as a coupe and a convertible, the same could be true for...
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Discover The Technology Of F1 With Ferrari: AerodynamicsFollowing on from Red Bull Racing’s series on how to build a Formula One car, Ferrari came out with its own series explaining the technology behind motorsport’s highest echelon. In this first part of the series, Ferrari takes a look at the area of aerodynamics. The next time someone...
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He’s already hinted that a future Aston Martin SUV may ride on a Mercedes-Benz platform, and now the historic British automaker’s CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, has revealed that the recent deal...
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Magnum MK5 RevealedTrack enthusiasts now have another option to consider when searching for their next toy: the all-new MK5 from Canadian race car constructor Magnum Cars. The MK5 is billed as a lightweight sports car designed for both street and track use, which puts it in an exclusive club that includes some worthy...
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Levorg Tourer headlines trio of Subaru concepts planned for Tokyo showSubaru is bringing three new concepts to the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show next month, and while it’s common for automakers to present concepts with no intentions to ever launch production versions, Subaru has already confirmed that at least one of the trio is production-bound. The most intriguing so...
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Suzuki Reveals Trio Of Crossover Concepts For 2013 Tokyo Motor ShowSuzuki may no longer be selling cars in the U.S. but the automaker hasn’t ceased from developing funky concept cars, three of which will debut next month at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. One of these will be familiar to fans of 2011’s Regina concept while the other two hint at additional...
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2015 Mercedes C-Class Photos, Kia K900, Next-Gen Jaguar XF: Car News HeadlinesThe first photos showing the exterior of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have hit the web. The car is scheduled for a debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show in January, but many of its details have already been revealed. Kia is set to launch a large rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan in the U.S. market. The...
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Audi Sport quattro Concept Hits The Road: VideoOne of the star surprises of last month’s Frankfurt Auto Show was the Sport quattro concept from Audi. The brightly colored concept was built to celebrate 30 years since the launch of the original Sport quattro, but also to preview Audi’s upcoming technology and design themes. No, Audi...
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Spain’s Tramontana is back with a new model aimed at track day enthusiasts. The car is based on Tramontana’s unique line of V-12 supercars but its “GT” badging signifies it is... -
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class LeakedThe all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been revealed in full thanks to these leaked photos. They show the car’s front styling for the first time, revealing a look that’s clearly been inspired by the elegant lines of the larger S-Class and one that should prove popular with buyers of...
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Hollywood Hot Rods Previews 2014 Ford Mustang SEMA SpecialFew cars garner as much attention at the annual SEMA bash than the Ford Mustang. In fact, the popular pony car has been voted SEMA’s hottest on a number of occasions, and this year there will be plenty of tuned Mustangs on show. Many of these will be presented by the Ford Motor Company...
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Fiat Buys Remaining Half Of Diesel Supplier VM Motori From GMFiat is now the sole owner of diesel engine supplier VM Motori after it acquired a remaining 50 percent stake in the fellow Italian firm from General Motors. VM Motori supplies diesel engines for vehicles like the Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and previously some Cadillac models...
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Jay Leno Drives The Aston Martin CC100: VideoAston Martin celebrated its centenary this year with the unveiling of a striking concept that not only harks back to the automaker’s past but also looks to its future. That concept is the CC100, which features a design inspired by the legendary 1959 DBR1 race car and previews the look of...
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No Plan For Standalone Abarth Sports CarNot long ago, there were reports that Fiat performance brand Abarth was working on launching some sporty models of its own, based on either Fiat 500 underpinnings or those of the much more extreme KTM X-Bow. Such a move would not be without precedent, since during its heyday Abarth was releasing...
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