Tuesday 4 August 2015

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Delta Integrale Meets Escort RS & Celica GT4 In A Perfect ‘90s Rally Legends Reunion

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 06:58 PM PDT


These legendary models were the very reason for many of us to be converted into cars in the first place.
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Daredevil Robbie Maddison Rides The Waves On A...Dirt Bike [w/Video]

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 06:03 PM PDT


This dude gives a new meaning to the term riding the waves.
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What Would You Like To See From The New Clarkson, Hammond & May Show?

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 05:11 PM PDT


Episodes towards the end of the old incarnation of Top Gear (the last two seasons and the final one in particular) felt like they were mere rehashes of old jokes. They were still pretty good, but nowhere near as fresh as they used to be - say five years ago.
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McLaren 650S To Be Replaced In 2018, Says Report

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 04:28 PM PDT


With Ferrari's introduction of the 488 GTB, McLaren's own mid-engine, mid-level supercar might fall a little short. But even if true, that might soon change…
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Audi DTM Driver Timo Scheider Makes A Dirty Pass In Race

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 03:48 PM PDT


Sometimes, motor racing doesn't only infuse the drivers with a continuous shot of adrenaline, but the crew members as well.
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Vegas Yellow TTS Graces Audi Showroom Floor

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 03:09 PM PDT


Even though the TT isn't as aggressive as some of us may have wanted, the TTS version can definitely talk a lot of "trash" towards its rivals.
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Pininfarina Is Still Hoping For A Deal With Mahindra

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 02:32 PM PDT


Pininfarina, the prestigious Italian designer and coachbuilder, is struggling under financial strains after negotiations with Indian car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra failed.
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Ferrari's New 488 Spider Rendered To Look 'Speciale'

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 01:53 PM PDT


Go ahead and think about dropping the top on this 669 PS Italian beauty, while also imagining yourself in other convertible exotics. Odds are, you'll be sticking with the 488 Spider, right?
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French Electric Swincar Makes Conventional Quads/ATVs Look Unfit For The Job

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 01:16 PM PDT


While it may look a tad on the weird side, the Swincar designed and built by French startup Mecanroc is a really rather brilliant bit of terrain conquering equipment. Forget quads, ATVs and even good old fashioned enduro bikes – the Swincar is more capable and probably safer too.
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2016 Toyota Prius Sightings In San Francisco And Bangkok

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 12:44 PM PDT


You'd think with all that camouflage, the next Toyota Prius is still a long way off, but it's actually expected to debut at the LA Auto Show this November. According to Toyota, it could go on sale in the US before the end of the year.
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Here’s What Ford Did To The F-150 That Made The Crew Cab Drastically Safer

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 12:15 PM PDT


Remember the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Ford F-150 crash test videos we posted? This is why the crew cab was so much safer than the extended cab.
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Reckless Overtaking Results in Brutal Head-On Crash

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 11:45 AM PDT


Some people just need to understand the added responsibility of driving a motorized vehicle on a public road and stop letting their emotions get the better of them.
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Porsche's Facelifted 2016 Boxster Set To Introduce New Four-Bangers

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 11:14 AM PDT


You can brush off Porsche's cosmetic makeover of the facelifted 2016 Boxster as trivial, but you cannot say the same about the changes it has in store for the engine bay.
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Marchionne Believes Maserati SUV Will Result In Renewed Profits

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 10:40 AM PDT


It's kind of obvious that the Levante SUV is for Maserati a pure money-making exercise, and not so much a celebration of what the brand really stands for. Sergio Marchionne, the boss of the Fiat-Chrysler group, is reassuring naysayers that he thinks the high-rider will substantially round out their profits.
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What's The Donor Car For This Horrific Chevy-Badged, Dodge Challenger Sedan Replica?

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 10:19 AM PDT

Massive Six-Headed Crash Halts Audi TT Cup Race

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 09:48 AM PDT


This weekend's Audi TT Cup race at the Red Bull track in Spielberg, Austria, ended badly, after six cars were involved in a huge accident that lead to the stopping of the race.
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Dodge Recalls Charger Because Airbags May Go Off If You Slam Or Kick The Doors

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 09:12 AM PDT


People kicking car doors isn't something you usually encounter, but slamming them is, and if done with excessive force, this could potentially cause the side airbags to deploy on Dodge Chargers.
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New Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Trumps Ford F-150 2.7 EcoBoost In Fuel Efficiency

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 09:12 AM PDT


The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is obviously a more efficient vehicle than a Ford F-150 2,7 EcoBoost simply because it burns oil and can easily match and surpass manufacturer claimed figures.
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Ultra Sporty BMW M3 Individual In Tanzanite Blue

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 06:12 PM PDT


After displaying this gorgeous red 435i Coupe M-Sport two weeks ago, the good people of BMW Abu Dhabi snapped a few pics of a seriously sporty M3 Individual, rocking custom exhaust tips and a custom rear wing.
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New MINI Connected App Focuses On Driving-Related Functions

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 07:14 AM PDT


With the new and improved MINI Connected app, drivers will now have access to more comprehensive features and functions. The new version will be available to download from mid-August.
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Continental Shows Off Its Automated Driving Tech

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 06:48 AM PDT


Germany's Continental is hard at work making self driving cars safe and reliable to use. There is a long way to go, but the prototypes shown already have advanced functions in operation.
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Driver Drifts Into Crowd, Learns Valuable Lesson…

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 06:04 AM PDT


Yes, it's an all-too familiar story for our readers; overzealous driver in high-po vehicle attempting a cross between a burnout and a drift in front of a car meet crowd. The models, actors, and locations may differ, but all too often, the outcome is the same.
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Would You Buy This Ford Escort Hatchback?

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 05:32 AM PDT


Last year, Ford took the wraps off what was back then the all-new Escort, a compact sedan designed especially for the Chinese market.
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Audi, BMW And Daimler Buy HERE Maps Jointly From Nokia

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 04:59 AM PDT


Audi, BMW and Daimler agreed with Nokia the joint acquisition of the HERE mapping service for the price of €2.8 billion ($3.1 million).
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