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Former Formula One test driver Maria de Villota was found dead in a hotel room in Spain on Friday, with reports at the time claiming her death was due to natural causes. It has since been revealed... -
Aston Martin Committed To Lagonda Comeback, But Does It Have The Money?When Aston Martin previewed the rebirth of the Lagonda brand with a polarizing SUV concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, few were optimistic about its success. In the years since, there has been little progress in this area but it appears Aston Martin remains committed to Lagonda’s comeback...
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DOE Starts Taking Bids On Fisker LoanThe U.S. Department of Energy on Friday started an auction on its loan made out to struggling electric car startup Fisker Automotive back in 2010. The DOE is still owed $168 million from the $192 million loan, which was originally awarded to Fisker under the government’s advanced-technology...
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Sebastian Vettel Wins Japanese GP, But Title Still UndeclaredRed Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel has managed to win his fifth race in a row following this past weekend’s 2013 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix. That’s brought the German youngster closer towards his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship title but a strong performance...
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2015 BMW 2-Series, 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Wide-Body Ferrari F12: This Week’s Top PhotosA prototype for BMW’s upcoming 2-Series, the replacement for the 1-Series Coupe, has been spotted with barely any camouflage gear. Though the proportions and overall feel of the new 2er is similar to the model it’s set to replace, the car, even in this prototype stage, looks a lot more...
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Mark Webber Qualifies On Pole For Formula One Japanese GPRed Bull Racing’s Mark Webber has clinched his first pole position of the 2013 Formula One season, managing a brief 1:30.915 for the Suzuka circuit during qualifying today at the Japanese Grand Prix and securing himself a front spot on the grid. As is usually the case, the outcome of...
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A new MINI Cooper is just around the corner but it will be just the first in what may end up being 10 different variants, one of which is likely to be a plug-in hybrid. The current-generation MINI...
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Corvette Stingray Crash, Mercedes MLC Confirmed, Toyota Autonomous Tech: Car News HeadlinesWe have a photo of what’s possibly the first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to suffer a crash in the hands of a customer. It’s sad to see, especially considering its owner would have only just taken delivery of the car. It’s well known that Mercedes-Benz is working on a...
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Formula One Japanese Grand Prix Weather ForecastIt was a near perfect day at the Suzuka circuit today and the good news is that the weather isn’t expected to change much for this weekend’s 2013 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix. The current forecast for Sunday’s race is clear and sunny skies with periodic clouds. The temperature...
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Judge Rules Bentley Replicas Infringe Automaker's TrademarksWe see many replica exotics come and go, including some that could fool even an expert’s eye, but rarely do you hear of the cars’ builders getting into legal trouble, despite the obvious copyright infringements and other breaches of the law that typically go hand in hand with selling...
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Chevy Shows Off Corvette Stingray’s Adjustable Exhaust Valves: VideoAn adjustable exhaust valve on the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray means the car can have a split ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ personality. Driving around town valves located inside the car’s exhaust pipes sit shut to mute the sound and keep things civil. When the driver wants, however...
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Scion FR-S-Based Sedan In The Works: ReportToyota may soon launch an affordable rear-wheel-drive sedan based on the bones of its Scion FR-S sports car. That’s the claim of a new report coming out of Australia. Citing an inside source, Car Sales is reporting that Toyota is looking at several different models based on its...
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We’re sad to report that former tester for the Marussia Formula One team, Maria de Villota, was found dead this morning in a hotel room in her native Spain. The tragic news comes a year after...
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Toyota Announces New Autonomous And Pedestrian Safety TechToyota has been treading a slow and cautionary path towards the implementation of autonomous driving technology on its cars; understandable given the recent spate of unintended acceleration claims made against the automaker. However, earlier this year Toyota showed a Lexus LS-based research vehicle...
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MINI Outlines 2014 Cooper’s New Driver Assist FeaturesWhen it finally makes its debut next month, the new 2014 MINI Cooper won’t just feature fresh styling, a revamped interior and fuel-efficient three-cylinder engines, but also advanced driver assist systems typically found in the luxury segment. That’s the promise of MINI’s parent...
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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Immortalized As Monopoly TokenThe Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a lot of things to many people, including being a Monopoly token it seems. That’s right, the new Corvette Stingray has been immortalized as a Monopoly token, but not for the version of the game you most likely remember from your childhood but the latest...
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2016 BMW X1, 2015 Porsche Macan, Ferrari California Replacement: Today’s Car NewsBMW’s next-generation X1 compact SUV has been spotted. This time around the vehicle will be based on a front-wheel-drive platform shared with several MINIs and other front-wheel-drive BMWs. Expect all-wheel-drive to remain an option, however. Porsche is gearing up for the reveal of its new...
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Porsche Teases Macan Crossover Via New Microsite: VideoPorsche’s new Macan is set for a debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show next month, and in the lead up the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart has launched a microsite offering some new details on the crossover as well as some teaser shots. Rather than describe its Macan as a crossover...
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MINI is working on a whole new range of models, each based off a brand new front-wheel-drive platform developed together with parent company BMW, which will use it for its own range of entry-level...
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2015 Ferrari California Replacement Patent Drawings Leaked?This very well may be our first look at the completed design for Ferrari’s replacement for its California convertible sports car. The images are alleged to be official patent drawings filed by Ferrari with a registry for trademarks and patents in Europe. They were found by World Car Fans...
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Ford Previews Upcoming Autonomous Car Tech: VideoFord is the latest to demonstrate some of its upcoming autonomous car technology. The automaker will gradually roll out its self-driving technology, starting with simple parking assist and obstacle avoidance systems. Like many automakers, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] sees autonomous car technology...
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Formula One Japanese Grand Prix PreviewNothing short of a miracle will see anyone other than Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel crowed the 2013 Formula One World Champion, but still the season must go on. This weekend it is the Japanese Grand Prix, which once again is taking place at the Suzuka circuit. Suzuka is an old-style...
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Neiman Marcus Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Can Be Yours For $344,500Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is only offering 10 of its special Aston Martin Vanquish Volantes in its 2013 Christmas catalog.
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Take A Virtual Tour Of The Lamborghini Museum Thanks To Google MapsIt’s now possible to take a stroll through Lamborghini’s official museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese from the comfort of your own home, thanks to the magic of Google Maps. Using the same technology as the Google Maps street view function, you can simply click your way through the two...
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