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As Rolls-Royce looks to boost profits without significantly increasing volumes, the automaker has rolled out a new special edition of its Ghost developed for a client in Qatar. The vehicle is based... -
2014 Jaguar F-Type Prototype Hits Nardo High-Speed Oval: VideoWe’re just days out from the debut of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type at the Paris Auto Show, and in the lead up Jaguar is getting us all riled up with some new videos of the car during its development days. Though we already know what the new F-Type will look like thanks to a leaked image, this...
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Audi R8 e-tron To Get Model S-Style Digital Center Stack?UPDATE: It turns out this is the separate F12 e Sport prototype, which Audi researchers have been using to develop a modular electric car platform. It is not the production R8 e-tron. Audi has already told us about the motorsport-inspired digital rear view mirror it plans to install in its upcoming...
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Sebastian Vettel Wins Formula 1 Singapore Grand PrixAfter a tense duel from the red lights to the checkered flag, with two safety car periods, Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel took his second win of the 2012 Formula 1 season at yesterday’s Singapore Grand Prix. Using a two-stop strategy, the reigning world champion took full advantage...
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Car Flipped Over By Downed Power Lines: VideoIf there ever was a video you had to see to believe, this latest clip of a very unusual crash taking place in Russia would certainly be one of the top contenders. The clip shows what appears to be an ordinary intersection on a bright sunny day. Unfortunately, there are some downed power lines...
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Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Weather ForecastThe weather is difficult to track in Singapore and heavy rain is always a possibility. Unsurprisingly, Friday’s prediction of no rain has now turned into a possible chance of a thunderstorm at today’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Fortunately, that chance is only around 30 percent, so...
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McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton dominated qualifying today at the 2012 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, posting a fastest time of 1:46.362 and in the process earning himself pole position for... -
Buick Confirms Updated Versions Of Regal And LaCrosseGeneral Motors has told its dealers that it is planning to introduce nine new or significantly updated Buick and GMC models over the next 12 months, starting with the recently updated 2013 Buick Enclave and 2013 GMC Acadia this fall. This will be followed by the new 2013 Buick Encore compact...
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Honda Confirms New Open-Top Sports CarIn a speech addressing his company’s future plans, Honda CEO Takanobu Ito has confirmed development of a new open-top sports car. Ito said the new model will have a focus on “strong vehicles dynamics” and that it will go on sale in Japan in 2014. There have been rumblings that...
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Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix PreviewThe latest race on the 2012 Formula 1 calendar is one of the most spectacular of the season. As the only night race of the year, the Singapore Grand Prix provides a fantastic show under the lights held around the impressive 3.15-mile Marina Bay Circuit, and has quickly become a firm favorite with...
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2014 Audi S3 Hatchback Preview: 2012 Paris Auto ShowAudi’s latest-generation S3 has finally been revealed, with the initial three-door hatchback bodystyle so far the only version Audi has announced. The German automaker has decided not to bring its new A3 Hatchback to the U.S., so it’s likely this S3 Hatchback won’t be coming...
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Audi Promises e-tron Version Of Every Model By 2020Toyota was the first major automaker to commit to electrified vehicles, announcing as far back as 2007 that it will have a hybrid version of each of its models by the year 2020. Next to make the promise of a full hybrid lineup, believe it or not, was Porsche, though the sports car manufacturer...
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A Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera has been involved in a recent crash that took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital. This image shows the wreckage of the white Gallardo coupe after it... -
Chris Harris Drives The Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake: VideoWith Mercedes-Benz choosing not to offer its striking CLS Shooting Brake in the U.S., the next best way for American readers to enjoy the car is by watching this video review courtesy of Brit journo Chris Harris. He recently tested the potent AMG version, which like most of the Affalterbach...
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Porsche 918 Spyder Specs And Interior Revealed In Leaked BrochureFollowing yesterday’s announcement from Porsche of a 7:14 Nürburgring lap time for its upcoming 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar, we now have the first details on the car’s powertrain specs and even a couple of glimpses of its interior. Alleged brochure scans for the Porsche 918...
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Rolls-Royce To Launch Art Deco-Inspired Cars At 2012 Paris Auto ShowRolls-Royce will be presenting a trio of Art Deco-inspired cars at next week’s 2012 Paris Auto Show, previewed here today in these arty posters. The posters, which reference a style defined by Rolls-Royce as one of the world’s “most glamorous and exciting” design movements...
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First Porsche Boxster Rolls Off The Line At Former Karmann PlantIt's not widely known amongst the general public, but Porsche frequently contracts out its actual production. In the past, Porsche relied on Finnish independent vehicle manufacturer Valmet to build its Boxster and Cayman models, though for the latest generation Porsche decided to move production...
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Audi Updates A1 e-tron With New Dual-Mode Hybrid SystemFollowing a successful trial of A1 e-tron prototypes on the streets of Munich, Germany, Audi is now moving onto the next stage of its electrified vehicle research with the announcement today of a new trial using an updated version of the A1 e-tron. The latest version does away with the previous...
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Kia has several major model launches in store for next year including redesigned versions of its popular Forte compact, a new flagship sedan based on the K9/Quoris model sold overseas, and possibly a... -
F1 Safety Car Gets Upgraded To Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GTThe regular Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has proven to be more than capable of being the official safety car in Formula 1, but nevertheless a more potent model is set to take over the role from this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix onwards. That more potent model is the SLS AMG GT, which gets a bit...
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2013 Volvo V40 Cross Country Preview: 2012 Paris Auto ShowVolvo has unveiled the crossover version of its stylish V40 hatch, which it is calling the V40 Cross Country. The latest addition to the automaker’s lineup will be on display next week at the 2012 Paris Auto Show where it will be starring alongside a new V40 R-Design model. Designed for young...
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First Nissan, Now Mercedes To Race Holden And Ford In Aussie V8 SupercarsAustralia’s V8 Supercars racing series is about to get a lot more interesting with news today that a team fielding a trio of Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG sedans will be participating at the start of the 2013 season. The Mercedes brand is being represented by a private customer team, Erebus...
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster Spy ShotsIt is truly great days for supercar lovers. After yesterday’s reveal of the new McLaren P1, well, a prototype at least, and word that Pagani’s Huayra remains on track for its U.S. launch mid next year, we now have the first spy shots of the highly anticipated Lamborghini Aventador LP...
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Pagani Huayra To Start Delivery In U.S. By Mid-2013Launching a follow-up to the award-winning Zonda supercar was never going to be an easy feat, but despite the bar being set so high, Horacio Pagani and his team at Pagani Automobili have done the impossible. They have come out with a worthy successor, the new Huayra supercar. Named after an ancient...
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