Friday 26 June 2015

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McLaren Announces Two New Sports Series Body Styles For 2016 And 2017

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 03:34 AM PDT


Four years after opening its first retailer, McLaren Automotive has already posted its second consecutive year of profitability, thanks to an 18 percent increase in sales in 2014 compared to 2013. McLaren calls this achievement "unprecedented in today's motor industry" and they're probably right.
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Mini Confirms Focus On Five Core Models, Unveils New Logo

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 02:27 AM PDT


Mini executives had some interesting announcements to make during the press launch event of the all-new Clubman.
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Minor Design Updates And New 1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo For Facelifted Kia Cee’d Lineup

Posted: 26 Jun 2015 01:19 AM PDT


Following a leaked photo that surfaced on the web earlier this month, Kia has decided to go official with the facelifted Cee'd lineup, which it calls "a comprehensive upgrade".
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New 2016 Cadillac XT5 Spotted Undisguised! Replaces SRX

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 06:44 PM PDT


Well, that was unexpected; Cadillac's all-new XT5 mid-size SUV that will replace the SRX was photographed out in the open completely undisguised in production trim.
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Review: Get The Performance Pack And Everything About VW's Golf GTI Adds Up

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 06:21 PM PDT


When I drove the Mk 7 Golf and GTI last year, I was happy that the GTI was only slightly better than the outgoing model.
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This Mercedes S-Class Coupe Spot Sounds Very 'Nolanesque'

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 05:40 PM PDT


Why is it that marketing people nowadays are trying so hard to recreate the 'Dark Knight' trilogy in whatever they do that's even remotely action packed.
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Mazda Throws Fresh Photos Of New MX-5 ND [68 Pics]

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 05:05 PM PDT


There aren't many things that haven't been written already about the latest generation of the globe's arguably most popular roadster, the all-new Mazda MX-5.
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Goodwood Festival Of Speed Monument Celebrates Mazda's Racing Pedigree

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 04:34 PM PDT


Each year, a car manufacturer is honored with a wonderful and unique sculpture at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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BMW 320d Is The Hidden Gem In The 3-Series Range

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 04:02 PM PDT


Finally someone said it; and if that someone is Chris Harris, then the argument will have way more luck in delivering the news.
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New Bentley Vertu Cell-Phone Probably Costs More Than Your Car

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 03:32 PM PDT


Bentley owners who have a boatload of cash lying around and don't know how to spend it, will want to look at the firm's new mobile phone developed by luxury handset maker Vertu.
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Who Needs Carbon Ceramic Brakes When You Have Autoliv's Torricelli Plate [w/Video]

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 03:01 PM PDT


Autoliv developed a vacuum braking system that reduces the stopping distance up to 40%. Who needs carbon-ceramic brakes?
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Used Chevy Volt Batteries For Off The Grid Living

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 02:32 PM PDT


Setting up your own power supply and storage system is becoming increasingly easy, but getting hold of good high-capacity batteries is still expensive. Then why not consider a used Chevrolet Volt battery pack for your personal power needs?
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World's First 10-Second AMG GT S Goes & Sounds Amazing

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 02:00 PM PDT


Here's one Mercedes-AMG GT S that isn't looking to lose any drag races any time soon. At least not to any of its "stock" rivals.
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The Definitive Infographic On The Claimed-Real Efficiency Discrepancy

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 01:31 PM PDT


Unsurprisingly, according to an AAA Automotive Engineering-conducted two-phase study, knowledge that you can't quite reach manufacturer claimed figures is refreshed.
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Toyota Reveals One More ‘Special’ GT86, Called Blanco

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 01:00 PM PDT


This is the new Toyota GT86 Blanco, the latest 'special edition' to sit on top of the existing range featuring exclusive bits and pieces.
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Modified 600 HP Mercedes SL55 AMG Proves Depreciation Is A Good Thing

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 12:32 PM PDT


You can understand why older Mercedes two-doors would be popular: they look classy, they're luxurious and they're only a small fraction of their original price.

This slightly tweaked SL55 AMG has 600 hp with minimal mods and beats most new cars for the price.
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Alfa Giulia QV Sportwagon Rendering Looks Extremely Promising

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 12:00 PM PDT


Alfa Romeo have always made beautiful station wagons, which means that next time they give it a go, we may end up with something very special.
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Ford Excursion Lives On Through 2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 11:31 AM PDT


Ford hasn't been building the Excursion for 10 years, but that's just a minor inconvenient if you want to own the biggest SUV that the streets have seen.
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Final Destination? Huge Blade Cuts Into Chinese Driver’s Pickup On Highway

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 11:03 AM PDT


Looking at this giant saw blade damaged JMC pickup, you'd think it was some sort of movie prop, but it isn't. It's the result of direct physical contact and actually a pretty awesome sight.
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Ford Unveils Shelby GT350R-C Race Car

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 10:31 AM PDT


Just like the original Shelby GT350 Mustang, the all-new model has been developed with racing in mind so it's nice to see it dressed as a competition car.
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New MINI Clubman First Official Spot Is Very Riveting

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 11:55 AM PDT


Now that we're looking at a new MINI Clubman, maybe it's time for us to reassess why we're so fond of this car company.
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Bespoke Aston Martin V8 Sportsman Shooting Brake To Go Under The Hammer

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:30 AM PDT


I'd really like an Aston Martin V8 estate – said no one ever.
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Sorry Lexus, But This Guy Has Already Set A Record With His Hoverboard

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:01 AM PDT


Following yesterday's story about Lexus' Hoverboard, I did a little research and found out there already is a functional hoverboard, one that actually set a Guinness World Record last month.
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Community Outraged By Announcement Of Project Cars Game Sequel

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 06:19 PM PDT


Project Cars was only launched in May of this year and a sequel to it has already been announced. That wouldn't be a problem, says the community behind the title, if the game actually delivered – they say it hasn't…
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Lotus Teases One More Time Before New Model Unveiling At Goodwood

Posted: 25 Jun 2015 08:03 AM PDT


Lotus is one day away from revealing the fastest car it's ever made, although I think everybody is forgetting the Hennessey Venom
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