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Having first been launched back in 2002, the Volvo XC90 is now one of the oldest models currently in production.
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2011 Skoda MissionL Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowCzech brand Skoda is unveiling a new concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 13 previewing a new compact sedan model. Called the MissionL Concept, Skoda describes its concept as close to the final production-ready design and the first in a wave of new models that will help the...
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Man Jumps Over Speeding Acura NSX: VideoUnlike Kobe Bryant's fake ‘jump’ over an Aston Martin, or fellow NBA star Blake Griffin’s dunk over a Kia Optima, wait, over the bonnet of a Kia Optima, a man has now managed to not only jump, but complete a full flip over a moving Acura NSX. In the video below, taken at the 2nd...
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Lamborghini Aventador Crashes In Italy, Carbon Fiber Monocoque Remains IntactWith 691 horsepower (700 if you’re into metric figures) coming from a 6.5-liter V-12, and all the ego-boosted confidence that goes with it, it was only a matter of time until we had to report on the first crashed example of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The particular Aventador, finished...
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Lutz Back At GM, Record-Breaking Agera R, Ssangyong XIV-1: Today’s Car NewsThe Koenigsegg Agera R has broken no less than six world land speed records over the weekend, one of which is a 14.53 second run to 186 mph. [MotorAuthority] The state of Texas recently announced that it was raising the speed limit in some areas to a new national high of 85 mph. [TheCarConnection]...
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Volvo Downsizing Engines, Moving To Modular Platforms: VideoWith the support of cash-rich parent Geely, Volvo is about to embark on a radical platform shakeup that will see the automaker introduce a range of new ‘downsized’ four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. Its cars, also, will switch to a new modular platform that the automaker likes...
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In his own Iron Man movies, Tony Stark, played by actor Robert Downey Jr., chose to get around in an Audi R8 for the first movie and then upgraded to an Audi R8 V10 Spyder for the sequel.
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2012 Porsche 911 Mega-GalleryWe’re now just a week out from its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, but in the lead up to that epic day enjoy this mega-gallery of the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera model. Recently, we had our first look at the car’s controversial seven-speed manual “H” shift...
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Koenigsegg Agera R Sets 6 New Production Car Speed RecordsSwedish supercar marque Koenigsegg, the maker of the CCX and new Agera, has announced that it has broken no less than six world land speed records for a production car over the weekend. The records were broken with Koenigsegg’s latest beauty, the 1,115 horsepower Agera R, and took place at...
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Pink Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Pace Car Rolls Out For CharityChevrolet has rolled out a one-off pink Camaro that is pacing the latest two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in an effort to generate awareness, as well as some much-needed funds, for the fight against breast cancer. The automaker will make a $200 donation to the American Cancer Society for each...
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2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowSsangYong is alive and kicking, releasing today several new teaser images of a compact crossover concept the South Korean automaker is planning to unveil at the upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. The new concept goes by the name Concept XIV-1 and it’s a preview of the new design language...
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2002-2005 BMW 3-Series Recalled For Faulty Tail LightsThis has been a bad week for BMW recalls. Having just recalled its 2009 X5 xDrive35d diesel model for a fuel heater fault, the automaker is now recalling certain 3-Series models from the 2002 to 2005 model years. The particular models including the 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330xi, of which there are...
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While the Toyota Prius is racking up record sales and is soon to be joined by a plug-in hybrid variant and new Prius V MPV, Honda’s Insight battles on without so much as a whisper.
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GM Retains Bob Lutz As AdvisorHe may have his detractors, but you can’t deny that the original car czar Bob Lutz has had a major impact on the auto industry. It appears now that Lutz’s influence will last a little while longer, as GM has announced today that its former Vice Chairman will be retained to provide...
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First Aventador Crash, LFA ‘Ring Record, Volkswagen Nils: Today’s Car NewsIt was bound to happen eventually but it’s still so sad to hear--the first Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 has crashed in Italy. [MotorAuthority] Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo has joined a growing number of Europe’s elite wanting to be taxed more to help stave off national debt...
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British Coachbuilder CPP Buys Site Of Former Jaguar PlantBritish Coachbuilder Coventry Prototype Panels (CPP) has been very busy of late, having partially acquired Spyker Cars as well as off-road expert Bowler. Not only that, but the company also formed a joint-venture with Italian design house Zagato to help build the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, plus...
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Bentley Teams With Linley For Special Edition Continental Flying SpurNot to be outdone by Rolls-Royce’s year of the dragon special edition Phantom, Bentley has announced its own special Continental Flying Spur model for the Chinese market. Developed in collaboration with British design firm Linley, only 10 of the special Continental Flying Spurs will be built...
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2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R Makes Last Hurrah In 997 GuiseThe new 991 series Porsche 911 is about to make its debut, but the sports car company from Stuttgart is making sure that its 997 series doesn't go out without a bang. Having already unveiled the 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car, Porsche has now taken the wraps off the last 911 GT3 R race car for...
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It’s official. Austin, Texas will play host to the American leg of the 2012 Formula 1 season starting on November 18 of next year.
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BMW To Supply Engines For Fisker’s Project NinaThe luxurious Fisker Karma features a humble GM Ecotec engine for its range-extending duties, and in initial reviews there has been mention of the rough sound of the engine seeping into the cabin at times. For its future models, including the U.S.-built Project Nina, Fisker will be going with BMW...
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2012 Lexus LS 600h L PreviewThe Lexus LS 600h L sedan was the first vehicle to bring fuel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology to the luxury segment when it went on sale for the 2008 model year. Since then the full-size sedan has only undergone minor changes, and 2012 will be no different. The LS 600h L hybrid...
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Lotus Onslaught, Speeding David Guetta, BMW Laser Headlights: Today’s Car NewsLotus looks set to repeat its Paris performance last year by bringing four new cars, and two new options, to the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in just two weeks’ time. [MotorAuthority] Find out North America’s top 25 speed-trap cities for 2011. [TheCarConnection] We drive the 2011 Kia Optima...
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2011 Volkswagen Nils Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowVolkswagen has followed the lead of its upmarket subsidiary Audi and unveiled a new electric pod car concept for the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, which kicks off in less than two weeks’ time. However, while Audi’s concept featured a two-seat configuration, Volkswagen’s new Nils is...
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Wiesmann Teams With Sieger For Roadster MF3 Run Out ModelsOne of Wiesmann’s oldest models, the six-cylinder Roadster MF3, is about to reach the end of its product cycle after 18 long years. In honor of the milestone the German sports car manufacturer is teaming up with lifestyle brand Sieger to bring out a special edition model for each of the years...
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