Saturday 26 September 2015

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Lotus' Romain Grosjean Said To Make Shocking Move To Haas F1 In 2016

Posted: 26 Sep 2015 02:10 AM PDT


Lotus driver Romain Grosjean might make a more than surprising move to F1 newcomer Haas next year, after four years with the Enstone-based team.
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Two Stubborn Mercedes Drivers Have A 40-Minute Standoff Causing Huge Traffic Jam!

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 07:00 PM PDT


This is the kind of incident that will make you lose faith in humanity. Two Mercedes drivers (let's call them Dumb and Dumber) met under a narrow bridge in Maidenhead, UK and refused to give way to one another.
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TMcars Strikes Again With 'Modernized' BMW E36 3-Series Costume

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 06:15 PM PDT


Remember the Hungarian crew from TMcars and their BMW E30 3-Series Concept30 kit? They're back with a new outfit for another 3-Series Coupe, this time, the E36.
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Nissan Chief Says The Current GT-R Still Has The Potential To Improve

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 06:46 PM PDT


Apparently, Nissan believes that there's still "development potential" for the current generation GT-R.
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Roadkill’s ‘General Mayhem’ Charger Gets Even More Badass Via Hellcat Restomod

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 04:45 PM PDT


Imagine a classic 1968 Dodge Charger with a modern 707hp Hellcat powertrain, and you get the idea.
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Audi R8 LMS GT3 Brings Thunder To Showroom Floor

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 04:13 PM PDT


Since showroom floors are mostly reserved for promoting model lineups and certain "individualized" versions of said models, to see something like the Audi R8 LMS in such an environment is somewhat of a treat.
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The Bloodhound SSC 1,000 MPH Car Debuts In London

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 03:40 PM PDT


The impressive Bloodhound SSC land speed record car is almost done and it's set to start testing next year. It was unveiled to the public today during a special ceremony held in London.
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New BMW X4 M40i Leaks Early, Gets 360PS Turbo'd Six

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 03:37 PM PDT


The first images and details of BMW's M Performance version of their new X4 sports crossover named the M40i have slipped into the open.
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This Is What Rennsport Means For Porsche Fans

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 02:34 PM PDT


The Porsche 911 RS models have become legends in their own right, offering one of the most intense driving experiences since the first 1973 RS 2.7 model.
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Only 100 New Ford GTs Could Come To The US, Says Insider

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 02:06 PM PDT


We know Ford has said the production numbers for its new turbocharged GT are supposed to be kept very low (250 per year was the figure we know to have been proliferated). From that total production number, a new report suggests just 100 will make it to the States.
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New Audi Quattro Commercial Is All About Going To The Moon

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 01:38 PM PDT


Audi is on mission to take its Quattro all-wheel drive system to the Moon, supporting the Part-Time Scientists in creating a rover for Google's Lunar XPRIZE competition.
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Is It Worth It? Porsche's New $148k 911 GTS Rennsport Reunion Special Edition

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 01:02 PM PDT


In celebration of the fifth Rennsport Reunion, Porsche's Exclusive division crafted a special edition of the pre-facelift 911 GTS that was presented at this year's gathering at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Renault Kwid Goes On Sale In India Priced From Just $3,900

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 12:33 PM PDT


Ever since Renault unveiled the Kwid we knew it was going to be one of the cheapest new cars available worldwide, with an estimated starting price of $4,700 at the time of the reveal.
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How Much Faster Is The Tesla Model S P90D Than The P85D?

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 12:01 PM PDT


Tesla has bumped the power of its most potent Model S from 691 hp to 762 hp, but how does that translate into real world acceleration difference?
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New MINI Clubman Full Gallery And Specs Released [274 Pics]

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 11:34 AM PDT


With more space, more doors and generally more car, the new MINI Clubman really wants to be a serious premium mini-load lugger.
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Porsche Brings Iconic 917K To Laguna Seca After 40 Years [w/Video]

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 11:03 AM PDT


There isn't a better way to advertise your new services for historic racers than the one Porsche chose and that is to bring a recently restored 917K painted in the all-time great Gulf livery to the Laguna Seca.
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Renault Clio Gets Iconic Special Edition In France

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 10:38 AM PDT


Renault has launched a limited-edition of its Clio supermini called "Iconic". The French firm says the special Clio celebrates the successful first three years of the current-generation Clio's career – the supermini has been France's best-selling car ever since its launch in 2012.
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Official: Porsche's Matthias Müller Is VW Group's New CEO

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 10:34 AM PDT


Volkswagen announced that Matthias Müller will become the Group's new Chairman, after the resignation of Martin Winterkorn on Wednesday.
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Ten Millionth BMW 3-Series Heading To Driving School In 320d Imperial Blue Form

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 09:34 AM PDT


After producing 10 million 3-Series Sedans, BMW is letting us know that the ten millionth model is an Imperial Blue 320d, headed straight for a driving school in Eichstätt.
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Bentley Will Submit A Convertible Project For Approval Next Summer

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 09:06 AM PDT


Even though the dust has barely settled on Bentley's luxury SUV and the stir it made at the Frankfurt auto salon, new information regarding the British car maker's future has emerged.
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G-Power Finds BMW X6 M50d's Sweet Spot With 455 Diesel-Fueled Horses

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 08:32 AM PDT


Having taken care of the BMW X6M with their 659PS (650HP) tune, G-Power has now turned to the other 'M' branded model of the range, the diesel-powered M50d.
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Chris Harris Talks Frankfurt Premieres, Drives Revised Mercedes-AMG A45

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 08:01 AM PDT


Chirs Harris strolled through the Frankfurt motor show, shooting his favorite cars for a video which he also peppered with a refreshed Mercedes A45 AMG track review.
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Scoop: Renault Breathes Fresh Air To New 2016 Scenic Compact Minivan

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 07:31 AM PDT


Minivans aren't going through their best moment in Europe with the prevalence of crossovers and SUVs, but Renault, a leading maker of MPVs, as they're called across the pond, isn't willing to give up yet.
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LR Discovery Crowned Caravan Club's Towcar Of The Year [w/Video]

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 07:08 AM PDT


Land Rover's Discovery SUV dominated this year's Caravan Club's Towcar awards, winning overall Towcar of the Year, and scored 1st place in the 'AWD 1,800kg+' and '£50,000+' categories.
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Mercedes Reportedly Going Down Hybrid Road, May Slowly Ditch Diesels

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 06:33 AM PDT


Mercedes' image, especially in Europe, is associated with the diesel engine, with which the brand has been intrinsically linked since the late 1930s – the Three Pointed Star was one of the pioneers in passenger car diesels.
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