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Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Unveiled At The Quail, Will Cost $530,075 [14 Photos]

Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:02 AM PDT


Lamborghini has released more photos and information about the Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster, which has been introduced on Friday to the glitz and glamour of the "The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering" in Monterey.
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Mercedes C-Class Coupe Photo-Compared Against Old Model And S-Class Coupe

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 06:30 PM PDT


Completely unsurprisingly, Mercedes has styled the all-new C-Class Coupe to look much like the larger S-Class (haven't you heard that one enough already...). However, the new C-Class does have its own charm, as its rear is much more of a fastback than the more sedan-like rear end of the S Coupe.
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Audi R8 Test Drive Says It’s Better Than Ever

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 05:45 PM PDT


Like the styling, the driving experience offered by the all-new Audi R8 is an evolution. It retains the same characteristics that made journos and owners alike think very highly of it from launch, but it's now faster and more capable.
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Ferrari F12 Speciale/GTO Filmed Up Close

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 05:00 PM PDT


Too bad it's camouflaged and we can't see much of it, but at least this time the Italians managed to hide it properly. Read more »

Ford Will Build The Ranger In Nigeria For The Local Market

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 04:20 PM PDT


Ford has announced that the facelifted Ranger pickup truck will be built at a new facility in Ikeja, Nigeria starting from the fourth quarter of this year. Nigeria will thus become the second African country after South Africa to host Ford vehicle production.
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Can The Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy Restore The Former Glory?

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 03:45 PM PDT


Renault's latest hot-hatch creation wants to bring back the exciting driving experience of its ancestor, and on paper the Clio RS 220 Trophy looks like the real deal.
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SPOFEC by Novitec Has Its Way With A Rolls-Royce Ghost

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 03:10 PM PDT


This black Ghost Series II puts a stop to Rolls Royce's sensible bespoke models.
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The Personal Luxury Car Is Alive With The 2016 Honda Accord Coupe

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 02:35 PM PDT


People may criticize Honda for sticking to convention too much these days. Their products are obviously gunning after the mainstream market, while the days of the revs-to-9,000 S2000, the stylish efficiency of the CRX or even the oddness of the del Sol, wither away.

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Fisker Set To Begin Production; Leases Manufacturing Location In Southern California

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 02:00 PM PDT


Fisker has officially signed the lease deal for the 555,670 square-foot plant in Moreno Valley, California. Production is expected to commence in mid-2016 and it will apparently be the first manufacturing operation of any significance in the area.
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First Video Look At Hyundai's Vision G Concept

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 01:30 PM PDT


Hyundai's latest concept car, the Vision G coupe, is said to preview the company's future luxury models. It even ditches the Hyundai badge for a winged "Genesis" logo which may preview a luxury sub-brand or brand from the Korean automaker.
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All Variants Of 2016 MY VW Golf Named TSP+ By IIHS

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 01:00 PM PDT


Safety should not be a concern if you're buying a 2016 MY VW Golf, any VW Golf version, as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has rated it as a Top Safety Pick+.
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F1 Dream Team Feature Kicks Off With Surprising Results

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 12:30 PM PDT


If you visit the official Formula 1 page frequently, then you probably know about their 'Dream Team' feature, where drivers and officials give their thoughts on how their perfect team would look like.
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Renault Trafic Gets Sporty "Formula Edition" In The Netherlands

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 12:00 PM PDT


For those who like their vans sporty and aggressive-looking, Renault has launched a limited series Trafic Formula Edition model in the Netherlands.
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Aston Martin Flagship Could Happen, But Without Adrian Newey's Help

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 11:30 AM PDT


Even though the almighty Vulcan won't have a street-legal variant, that doesn't stop Aston Martin from making another hypercar.
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GM Will Reportedly Boost Production Of Large SUVs And Trucks On Rising Demand

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 11:00 AM PDT


General Motors will be significantly boosting production of its highly-profitable large SUVs and trucks due to rising demand. According to a report from Reuters, the automaker could build between 48,000 and 60,000 additional vehicles for the 2016 model year.
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F30 BMW M3 Making It Rain On Frozen Blue Wheels

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 10:30 AM PDT


Generally speaking, it's really difficult to pull off blue wheels, regardless of what color your car is. This M3 however, is as cool as ice.
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Bugatti Brings Legendary Classics And Veyron 16.4 Super Sport To Pebble Beach

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 10:03 AM PDT


Bugatti is showcasing its most successful racing car ever built, the Type 35, at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, alongside two other classic models, the Type 57SC Roadster and Type 55 Super Sport Roadster.

The automaker's display area also includes the fastest production car in the world, the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, which was homologated at 431.072 km/h (268 mph) in 2010.

The Type 35 is also a record holder, with its nearly 2,000 victories and podiums making it the most successful racing car of all time. The car on display dates from 1926 and comes from the Bugatti's own archive.

The Type 35 has won all the major races between the mid-1920s and 1930s, including five consecutive victories in the Targa Florio, the world's toughest road race at the time. Powered by a 120PS (118hp) 2.3-liter in-line eight-cylinder engine, the Type 35 tips the scales at just 750 kg (1,653 lbs) and has a 50/50 front/rear axle weight distribution.

Another star of Bugatti's booth is the Type 57SC Corsica Roadster, one of the fastest roadsters of its era. The two-seater roadster with chassis number 57531 had the body engineered by renowned French company Corsica. The model is the sporty version of the standard Type 57 touring car and was launched at the Paris Motor Show in 1935. The chassis was 320 mm (12.6 in) shorter and sat lower - the "S" in the model name stands for "Surbaissé", which is French for "lowered". The "C" stands for "Compressor".

With a displacement of 3,257 cubic-centimeters, the engine produced an impressive 170PS (168hp), allowing the Type 57SC Corsica Roadster to reach a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph), extremely impressive for a roadster at the time.

Finally, the Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster with chassis number 55208 is a touring car with a Grand Prix engine. The car features the lightweight Type 51 engine and the extremely rigid chassis from the Type 47, which was capable of holding a heavy engine. The brakes and wheels on the 55 were identical to those of the Type 51, while the transmission was carried over from the Type 49.

Type 55 was able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 10 seconds, thanks to the 10-cylinder engine which produced 135PS (133hp) at 5,500 rpm.

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Lexus Slowing Things Down For Our Viewing Pleasure

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 09:34 AM PDT


Watching something in slow motion can be quite exhilarating, especially when we're dealing with cars. It seems like Lexus are getting more and more creative.
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Lotus Exige 360 Cup Adds 10HP To Exige V6 Cup, Only 50 Will Be Made

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 09:06 AM PDT


Lotus Motorsport has introduced the Exige 360 Cup, a lighter, more powerful version of the Exige V6 Cup racer.
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New Aston Martin GT12 Is the V12 Track Brute We Wished For

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 09:05 AM PDT


Reviews of the Aston Martin GT12 have started to surface and Chris Harris is one of the first to deliver a verdict on the latest hardcore Aston Martin.
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Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Breaks Cover At Pebble Beach

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 08:30 AM PDT

Dodge Challenger SRT Looking Classy On CVT-Series Wheels

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 07:31 AM PDT


Taking into account its more or less retro styling, the Challenger can be a difficult car to fit with custom wheels, especially if they have a modern design.
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Norwegian Wins A Model X In The First Tesla Referrals Program

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 07:02 AM PDT


One of the earliest Tesla Model S owners from EV-friendly Norway, Bjorn Nyland, has just 'won' a new Model X through the newly announced referrals program.
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Ford GT Shows Off Massive Active Rear Spoiler In Forza Motorsport 6 Gameplay Footage

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 06:30 AM PDT


Ford has promoted the GT countless of times and we've seen almost every inch of its gorgeous body. Still, we missed some important aspects…
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Launches In Europe With Six Engines

Posted: 14 Aug 2015 06:01 AM PDT


Mercedes-Benz chose to release details about the US-spec 2017 C-Class Coupe first, but now it's time to find out what the new model will offer in Europe.
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