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Maserati is tipped to reveal a new performance-oriented model at the 2012 Paris Auto Show taking place this month, and according to some sources it could be a preview of a new sports car the brand is... -
NEVS finalizes Saab acquisition, gets permission to use Saab nameFollowing its announcement in June to acquire the remaining assets of bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab, as well as the assets of subsidiary firms Saab Powertrain and Saab Tools, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) has confirmed today it has finalized the acquisition process. One key asset NEVS...
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What It Takes To Be The New 2013 Audi R8: VideoWe've already seen the photos and specs of the updated 2013 Audi R8, and while the changes to the car are minor, the refresh keeps the best of the original R8's style while adding tasteful accents, not to mention a much-needed replacement for the clunky R tronic automated manual gearbox. This...
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Infiniti To Phase Out V-8 Engines: ReportWhile many European luxury automakers remain committed to V-8 engines, and in some cases even V-12s, a top Infiniti executive has revealed that future development of eight-cylinder engines at the Japanese automaker will be coming to an end. The reason, he says, is due to stricter fuel economy and...
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Labor Day, 2013 Defender, Elon Musk And Solar Future: Car News HeadlinesIt’s Labor Day, so enjoy the time off and perhaps head out to your favorite road for a short drive. If, however, you're stuck on the computer, or just need your daily fix of car news, here are the latest headlines. Land Rover has updated its iconic Defender SUV for 2013, but sadly there are...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C Class Spy VideoPrototypes for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz C Class have been spotted across Europe and the Middle East for the past six months, with the latest sighting taking place at Germany’s Nürburgring race track. The prototype reveals that Mercedes’ design team is taking a safe route...
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A pedestrian in Taiwan has been caught red-handed faking a car accident thanks to a dashboard video camera located in the car in which he comes into contact with. Video footage shows the culprit... -
Forbidden Fruit: 2013 Land Rover DefenderThere’s talk of a new generation of the iconic Land Rover Defender SUV being built, based on the recent string of Defender Concept 100 show cars and rumors that the vehicle will be returning to the U.S. by the middle of the decade. For now, however, the Defender is off-limits for local...
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McLaren’s Jenson Button Wins Formula 1 Belgian Grand PrixBriton Jenson Button has won the 2012 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, and in the process has earned himself and his McLaren team some much-needed championship points. The start of the race was marred by a crash that took out several of the top contenders, including points leader Fernando Alonso of...
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Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix Weather ForecastDespite heavy rain during Friday’s practice session for the 2012 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, and a little bit more of the wet stuff during qualifying yesterday, things are expected to stay mostly dry for the today’s race. The current weather forecast for the area surrounding the Spa...
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McLaren’s Jenson Button Qualifies On Pole For Belgian Grand PrixMcLaren’s Jenson Button earned his first pole of the 2012 Formula 1 season following a scorching performance today during qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix. He stunned all with a time of 1:47.654 in the second session, but then returned in the third to cut it down to just 1:47.573. The...
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Is GM’s Rear-Wheel Drive Zeta Platform On Its Way Out?Currently there are just two vehicles based on GM’s rear-wheel drive Zeta platform, which was originally developed in Australia by Holden for the VE Commodore (and its long-wheelbase variants) launched back in 2006. The two vehicles include the original VE Commodore, which is soon to be...
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Buick has made its mild-hybrid eAssist feature standard on its 2013 Regal sedan, which means there’s now a significant increase in fuel economy for the base model. The downside is that starting... -
2013 Opel Astra Cabrio Spy VideoGM’s European division Opel is working on a new convertible version of its popular Astra compact, a prototype of which has been spotted in Southern Spain looking almost production ready. Opel has already released a teaser image of the new car, which is expected to make its official world...
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Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix PreviewFollowing the traditional summer break, all teams are now camped outside the legendary Spa Francorchamps circuit in preparation for this weekend’s 2012 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. The circuit is a favorite on the F1 calendar, thanks mostly to its history, the surrounding pristine scenery...
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Car Gets T-Boned By Tram: VideoHere's a video that exemplifies the old saying, “it pays to be patient.” A driver in a white sedan executes a left turn at a busy intersection, not realizing that a tram was approaching in the same direction, on his left. As this video footage reveals, just as the white sedan is...
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New Bentley Boss Handed The Keys To W.O. Bentley’s Original Company CarIn a symbolic transfer of leadership at Bentley, outgoing chief Wolfgang Dürheimer has handed over the keys for Bentley founder W.O. Bentley’s original company car to Wolfgang Schreiber, who takes up the leadership role at the British automaker on September 1. Dürheimer headed...
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Sebastian Vettel Stars In R&B Singer Melanie Fiona’s New Music VideoWe’re starting to wonder if reigning Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel is regretting signing on to be Infiniti’s brand ambassador. After starring in a short martial arts battle alongside Chinese actress Celina Jade, Vettel has now played the character of a “modern day...
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We already thought the new GS 350 was much sportier than the model it replaced, but Lexus is keen to truly send the message home and has today unveiled a GS 350 F Sport Safety Car. The modified... -
Ford Australia Moves FPV Tuning Division In HouseThe official tuner for Ford in Australia, Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV), will be moved completely in house now that major shareholder Prodrive has decided to sell its stake to the automaker. FPV was operating under a joint venture agreement between Prodrive, which owned a 51 percent stake, and...
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Bentley Considering Armored Car Division: ReportWith many of its customers seeking aftermarket means for bulletproofing of their cars, Bentley is now considering offering the option direct from the factory. Many automakers already offer armored cars, including most of the German luxury makes, as well as Jaguar Land Rover, but currently Bentley...
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Next-Gen Audi A8 To Move To Rear-Wheel Drive 'MSB' Platform?The Audi A8 is relatively unique in the flagship sedan market in that it is based on a front-wheel drive platform, which for U.S. models has been adapted to fit an all-wheel drive system. Audi has consistently touted the packaging benefits that such a design offers, though for the next-generation...
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Subaru Looking To Launch More STI Models: ReportCurrently, the only model in Subaru’s U.S. lineup that's been enhanced by the people at Subaru Tecnica International (STI), the official motorsports division of the Japanese automaker, is the Impreza WRX STI. In the future, however, we could see several more models sporting the trademark pink...
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Bentley To Launch Sports Concept At Paris Auto Show: ReportBentley’s past is littered with racing achievements, particularly before the Second World War when the likes of the Bentley Boys, a group of hard-driving, wealthy and dedicated works team racers, helped push the brand to numerous racing successes. Even as recently as 2003, Bentley was...
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