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VW Takes the Virtual Wraps Off GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo [w/Video]

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 03:36 AM PDT


VW took the wraps off its new virtual car, the GTI Supersport Gran Turismo, destined for the popular driving game Gran Turismo 6.
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Future Cars: Putting The SHO Into Ford’s All-New 2016 Taurus

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:03 PM PDT


Ford's Taurus is one of those vehicles that has seemingly slipped from the automotive writers circuit - a vehicle you don't hear about much, because, well no one really needs to. Sure, it's still selling away in the background over the past few years, however its success is not a patch on the glory days of the 1st generation Taurus.
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Why Must All McLarens Look The Same?

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:09 PM PDT


The return of McLaren to building production cars was one of the best things that happened in recent years for sports cars enthusiasts. After more than a decade since the last McLaren F1 was produced, the company came back to building production cars with the MP4-12C in 2011.
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Audi Treats Us To Detailed Video Presentation Of The All-New TT Roadster

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 04:20 PM PDT


It's been a while since we saw the all-new Audi TT Roadster in Paris and we still feel that this is a car worth considering if you're in the market for a small trendy coupe.
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Nico Rosberg Lashes Out At Teammate After Chinese Grand Prix

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 03:45 PM PDT


Mercedes had yet another great weekend in Formula 1 as their two drivers finished P1 and P2 in China, fending off Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel with relative ease.
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Fiat Adds 500 Cabrio "1957 Edition" To US Lineup

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 03:10 PM PDT


When Fiat introduced its old looking 500 "1957 Edition" in the States back in 2014, it was available only as a coupe, but now the Italians are expanding the range with a (faux) Cabrio version.
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A Very Special 300hp Supercharged FR-S Visits Jay Leno

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 02:37 PM PDT


You might remember this particular FR-S from Scion's 10th annual Tuner Challenge during the last SEMA show.
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Sony Looking To Penetrate Automotive Industry to Boost Profits

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:01 PM PDT


With tech giants like Apple and Google announcing interest in the (autonomous) automotive industry, it was only natural they were going to set a trend. Now, another gadget leviathan, Sony, is reportedly looking at snagging a piece of the car-making sector for itself.
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Jaguar’s Answer to the 3-Series, the All-New XE Enters Production

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 03:51 AM PDT


Jaguar has officially started producing its most important model in recent history, the 3-Series rivaling XE in the heavily updated Solihull factory.
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Thunder Star Russell Westbrook Donates KIA Sorento to Mother Of Two

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 01:04 PM PDT


When he's not busy absolutely terrifying opposing defenders in the NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook is also doing good work through his foundation, looking to help others in the community.
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Hyundai Planning on Building Their First Autonomous Vehicle by 2020

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 12:32 PM PDT


Hyundai is looking to become one of the pioneers of the autonomous movement and have their first self-driving car ready by 2020 as a concept.
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Watch Porsche 918 Chase Koenigsegg Agera R On Autobahn

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 12:03 PM PDT


Frankly, the only (legal) way most of us will ever experience speeds of 350km/h or 218mph is on a runway aboard an airplane, which is probably why we're so fascinated when we see videos like this one.
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Lamborghini Interested in Under $200K "Derivative" Model, Plug-In Hybrids Not a Priority

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 11:35 AM PDT


To put it bluntly, the supercar industry is going one way, Lamborghini another. But according to CEO Stephan Winkelmann, that's not necessarily a bad thing, for now.
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This Frozen Blue Tesla Model S P85D is Cool as Ice [w/Video]

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 11:00 AM PDT


There are very few cars able to out-duel a P85D Tesla, especially from a cool-factor perspective. This car, in a way, kind of has it all.
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This Is The 2016 BMW 7-Series' Half Analog, Half Digital Instrument Cluster

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 10:31 AM PDT


BMW is having a hard time keeping its upcoming 7-Series under wraps, as after some revealing (general) interior and exterior shots, the sedan's instrument panel has been revealed through an Instagram post.
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Hyundai’s New Genesis-Bound V6 Turbo to Make Around 420HP

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 10:07 AM PDT


Hyundai Motor America's CEO, David Zuchowski, recently announced that the firm's new 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 was not going to make ~380 hp, but closer to the 420 horses of the Tau V8.
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What The Heck is A Gremlin Doing in This Video?

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 09:42 AM PDT


You might ask yourself why Ignition took the time to test a Gremlin in their latest episode. Like you, we had the same question floating in our heads.
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Infiniti’s Sales in the UK Double Year-on-Year

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 09:15 AM PDT


Infiniti is slowly gaining ground in the UK, and has more recently picked up the pace. The manufacturer reports 100 percent sales growth year-to-date owing much of it to the introduction of the new Q50 range.
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Ford Reportedly Filed Patent for 11-Speed Gearbox

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:46 AM PDT


We wonder when the number of gear wars will stop. It's not something manufacturers are actually seeking to do (outdo one another by having more cogs), but the number is rising – the most recent report says Ford has already patented a 11-speed automatic gearbox; this is one more gear than they publicly announced.
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Cyclist Sideswiped By Tanker Truck; Who's At Fault Here?

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:14 AM PDT


There's no question that riding a bicycle on a highway is a very risky activity, regardless of what the law allows or dictates.
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Happy 50th Anniversary To Peugeot's Revolutionary 204!

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 07:35 AM PDT


Even though they've struggled for the past 15 years or so to win us over with their products, Peugeot is still one of the world's greatest car manufacturers.
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ICON’s Mastermind Explains What Makes Their Creations So Special

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 07:09 AM PDT


Jonathan Ward, CEO of ICON talks to XCAR about the company and how they started restomodding vintage Land Cruisers and Broncos, becoming one of the most respected builders globally.
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Hamilton Wins in China As Race Ends Behind Safety Car [87 Pics]

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 06:38 AM PDT


Lewis Hamilton celebrated yet another win in the 2015 Formula 1 Season, leading the pack in the Chinese Grand Prix from start to finish, as Mercedes strategy and pace proved to be too much for Ferrari.
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We Spy Hyundai's Facelifted 2016 Santa Fe

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 06:09 PM PDT


These are the first spy shots of Hyundai's upcoming facelift for the Santa Fe, seen here in its shorter five-seat Sport form, though, the longer version that offers six and seven seats will also get an update.
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Track-Focused Arrinera Hussarya Unveiled at Poznan Motor Show

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:45 AM PDT


This rather beautiful Arrinera supercar was unveiled in Poznan as an updated and track-focused version of the Hussarya.
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