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SRT’s ultimate Dodge Challenger has been spotted for the first time, testing in prototype form in the harsh conditions of California’s Death Valley. The car is believed to be packing a... -
2014 BMW 328d EPA Fuel Economy And Pricing RevealedThe diesel-burning 2014 BMW 328d will return up to 45 miles to the gallon on the highway, according to the EPA.
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BMW Committed To Fuel Cell VehiclesBMW CEO Norbert Reithofer reiterated his company’s commitment to fuel cell technology, revealing in a speech this week that a purpose-built fuel cell vehicle was being considered for production. BMW has just taken the covers off its first battery-powered electric production car, the 2014 i3...
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Fiesta ST And Focus ST Buyers Get Complimentary Performance Driving CourseIt’s a sad fact that the majority of performance car owners don’t really have the skill to drive the cars as they were intended. Any number of performance driving schools around the country have been established to help you avoid this pitfall, however, one of which is the Skip Barber...
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At Least Nine World Premieres For 2013 Los Angeles Auto ShowThe Los Angeles Auto Show doesn’t boast the international awareness that rival auto shows in New York and Detroit enjoy, but it still manages to draw in the big crowds with a handful of important reveals every year. The annual show in L.A. is typically where automakers present their models...
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2015 Ford Mustang Spy VideoEnjoy this new video of a prototype for the 2015 Ford Mustang, the sixth generation of the iconic muscle car. The updates to the new Mustang, an S550 to all the fans, will be some of the most significant in the nameplate’s history. And perhaps of most significance is the fact that the car...
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Rumors of a convertible version of the Scion FR-S and its Toyota GT 86 twin have been circulating for years and really heated up with the reveal of the FT-86 Open concept car at the 2013 Geneva Motor... -
Spanish Police Bust Fake Ferrari RacketWe see numerous replica supercars come and go, including some that could fool even an expert’s eye, but rarely do you hear of the cars’ builders being busted by the cops, despite the obvious copyright infringements and other breaches of the law that typically go hand in hand with...
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Is Ferrari Considering A Le Mans LMP1 Entry?Ferrari has a long and prestigious history in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a history that has led to many a story, including the famous one of Ford and its GT40 ending the dominance of the Prancing Horse at Le Mans back in 1965. The Italian automaker has nine overall wins at Le Mans and is one of the...
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Mercedes May Launch Second, GL-Based Coupe Crossover: ReportEarlier today, we brought you fresh spy shots of a test mule for a new coupe crossover Mercedes-Benz plans to launch in 2015. The vehicle, based on the bones of the M-Class, is aimed directly at the BMW X6 and a similar coupe crossover being developed by Audi. According to a new report, the new...
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Mercedes-Benz Teases Its Silver Arrow Of The Seas: VideoMercedes-Benz plans to unveil a new luxury yacht concept at the 2013 Monaco Yacht Show taking place in September. Called the Silver Arrow Of The Seas, a name derived from the automaker’s long history of grand prix race cars, the new luxury yacht was penned by the automaker’s own design...
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2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO To Do 0-60 MPH In 2.0 Seconds?The latest iteration of the Nissan GT-R can already hit 60 mph from rest in a blistering 2.7 seconds but that number is expected to drop with the arrival of a more potent GT-R NISMO model currently in the works. Set for a reveal at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show in November, the GT-R NISMO is tipped to...
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The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has published the results of a new study that looked at the rates of car theft around the country, with the focus being on luxury cars. The organization,... -
Lexus To Replace GX SUV With New TX Seven-Seat Crossover?Lexus first previewed a large, seven-seat crossover as far back as 2003 with its HPX concept, and since then we’ve heard from Lexus officials that such a vehicle was in the works. However, with Lexus set to launch a compact NX crossover and new RC coupe next year, it looks like the automaker...
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Alfa Romeo 4C Safety Car RevealedThe 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C will serve as the official safety car at the Silverstone round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship, which takes place in the U.K. this weekend. Alfa Romeo is a top sponsor of the event and has ensured its 4C safety car will stand out by decking it out in a special livery...
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McLaren And Honda Open To Road Car CollaborationFollowing the announcement last May that Honda was making a return to Formula One as an engine supplier, initially to the McLaren team for the 2015 season, news immediately broke that the two might partner on development of one of McLaren’s future road cars. This was shot down only days...
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VW Launches OnStar-Like Car-Net Connectivity Service: VideoVolkswagen will begin rolling out a new connectivity system across its range that will provide drivers with a number of convenience functions as well as important emergency services. Called Car-Net, the feature is similar to rival systems like General Motors’ OnStar or Ford’s SYNC with...
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Ford To Enter 2014 Dakar Rally With Mustang-Powered Ranger PickupFord confirmed it will enter the 2014 Dakar Rally using its latest Ranger pickup truck currently sold overseas. The rally, which once again will be taking place in South America instead of its traditional home in Africa will run from January 5-18 next year. Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will enter...
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In the automotive world, coupes traditionally cost less than their convertible equivalents, which makes sense since the cost to engineer and install a fixed roof on a car is almost always less than... -
America’s Lucra Working On New Sports CarWe’re sure most readers will be unfamiliar with the name Lucra, but we bet you’ll be hearing a lot more of this niche Californian sports car manufacturer in the near future. Lucra was established only in the past decade and currently sells a lightweight roadster powered by a V-8 engine...
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2015 Porsche Macan Turbo Spy ShotsThe 2014 Porsche Macan is on track for a world debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show in November but it will soon be followed by more potent variants like a Macan Turbo, a prototype for which has been spotted with barely any camouflage gear. We know it's a prototype for the Macan Turbo due to the...
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Record Gathering Of Porsche 911s Hit Silverstone: VideoLast Sunday saw a total of 1,208 Porsche 911s of all varieties descend upon the Silverstone race track in England and in the process set a new Guinness World Record. The gathering was part of Porsche’s 50th anniversary celebration for the 911 this year. Porsche was hoping to amass just 911...
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Court Bans Scientists From Revealing Methods For Hacking VW Group CarsFollowing yesterday’s report on the ability of computer hackers to take control of various vehicle functions, including braking and steering, simply by using a laptop computer, comes news that a court in the U.K. has blocked a group of scientists from revealing methods to start Volkswagen...
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Lotus' Leaking Oil Problem Strikes Again, This Time Affecting The 2011 EvoraLotus has issued a recall on certain versions of its Evora sports car due to a defective oil hose that could rupture, leading to more serious problems. The recall affects supercharged 2011 Evora models that feature a manual transmission and were manufactured from September 2010 through to September...
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