Saturday 31 October 2015

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Mercedes-AMG Burnout Hoon In London Doesn’t Give Two Hoots About The Law

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 07:03 PM PDT


London's authorities might be getting tougher on drivers exhibiting antisocial behavior (some call it hooning) behind the wheel, but that hasn't really stopped all the craziness on the road.
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Kia Slices Off New 2016 Optima’s Top Just In Time For Halloween

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 06:29 PM PDT


It's that special time of year again when all the strange automotive creatures come to life to celebrate Halloween the annual SEMA Show.
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Google And GM To Team Up For Autonomous Vehicles?

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 05:27 PM PDT


It's not happening here, it's not happening there, it's happening everywhere. Autonomous vehicles are already on the road; witness Tesla's Model S and its Autopilot. This is just the beginning.
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U Spy North America’s New 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 04:55 PM PDT


Hyundai presented the Korean domestic market (KDM) version of their new Elantra named Avante last month, but we're going to have to wait another few weeks to see the North American specification model at the LA Auto Show.
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See Mazda's RX-Vision Concept From All Angles In Video Roundup

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 04:15 PM PDT


Those who have seen the Mazda RX-Vision concept in Tokyo say photos don't really do it justice. Videos are the next best thing, although we're sure they're still a far cry from seeing it in the metal.
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Force India Set To Become Aston Martin Racing In 2016

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 03:41 PM PDT


The Sahara Force India team is nearing a deal that would see it rebranded as Aston Martin Racing for the 2016 Formula One season.
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Fabspeed Turns Up RRS' Volume With Maxflo Performance Exhaust [w/Video]

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 03:05 PM PDT


As if the Range Rover Sport Supercharged wasn't already loud thanks to its 510 PS V8 unit, the good people of Fabspeed thought to improve on an already delightful noise.
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Nissan To Launch Autonomous Models By End Of 2016, Begins Public Road Tests

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 02:36 PM PDT


Nissan announced that they began their first development tests of an autonomous prototype on public roads.
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Porsche Ambassador Maria Sharapova Teams Up With The Panamera Edition

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 02:05 PM PDT


During an exclusive media briefing, former world No1 tennis player Maria Sharapova talked about what it takes to achieve your goals while making the Panamera sound good in the process.
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Bugatti Chiron Prototypes Spotted Again Wearing Less Camo

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 01:34 PM PDT


A group of Bugatti Chiron mules were spotted again on public roads in Lavis, Italy, during some development testing.
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Subaru Impreza Concept Digitally Morphs Into 5th-Gen Production Model

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 01:06 PM PDT


With the Impreza Concept being one of the most interesting cars at the Tokyo Motor Show, it was only a matter of time until we saw it rendered into something we can all look forward to.
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Toyota Developing Yaris Hot Hatch To Mark WRC Return

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 12:35 PM PDT


Toyota's return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) with the Yaris WRC may result in a road-going variant as well.
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Jeremy Clarkson’s First Amazon Spot Is For The…Fire TV Stick

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 12:03 PM PDT


Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson made his first commercial for his new employer Amazon, and he didn't miss the chance to…stick it to BBC.
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Niki Lauda Thinks RBR Should Fix Their Relationship With Renault

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 11:31 AM PDT


Mercedes' non-executive chairman Niki Lauda said recently that Red Bull Racing should look to fix their relationship with the French manufacturer, in order to solve their 2016 engine supply issue.
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Volvo Developing Kangaroo Detection Technology For Australia [w/Video]

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 11:01 AM PDT


While Volvo is getting ready to begin their first ever Australian tests for kangaroo safety, a team of experts traveled to the land Down Under in order to study the roadside behavior of kangaroos.
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Alpina Shows Off Popular Models At 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 10:34 AM PDT


Bavarian automotive manufacturer Alpina pulled out all the stops during this year's Tokyo Motor Show, putting some of their most important models on display.
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Porsche Issues Precautionary Worldwide Recall Of Macan S And Turbo

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 10:07 AM PDT


VW Group-owned Porsche is playing it safe with a possible fuel leak on certain gasoline-powered Macan models, issuing what it calls a "precautionary recall".
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Mitsubishi Announces 2015 Mirage Rockford Fosgate Edition

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 09:39 AM PDT


According to Mitsubishi, the Mirage is the most fuel efficient non-hybrid, gasoline powered vehicle available in the United States today, so how would you like one that cones with a premium audio system?
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Oh, Florida: Woman Spits, Swears, Bangs And Makes Obscene Gestures After Fender Bender

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 09:05 AM PDT


An otherwise minor and near harmless fender-bender in Florida took a bizarre twist when the female passenger of the Ford that appears to be at fault, jumped out of the truck.
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Scoop: This Is Land Rover’s Next Gen 2017 Discovery 5

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 08:37 AM PDT


A spanking new Land Rover Discovery is on its way and we've spied it testing on public roads in Germany.
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Kawasaki Previews The “Spirit Charger” And Showcases Its Tech At Tokyo

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 08:14 AM PDT


The Tokyo Motor Show isn't just a place for car makers to show-off their latest tech and design, but for motorcycle manufacturers as well.
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Buick Shoots Out Another Teaser Of 2017 LaCrosse

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 06:35 PM PDT


Buick's pre-reveal teaser machine is gearing up with the second shadowy photo of their next-generation LaCrosse mid-size sedan.
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Renault Talisman Averages As Low As 3.6 L/100 KM [145 Photos]

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 06:35 PM PDT


Renault has released full details about the engine lineup for its all-new Talisman sedan, as well as a massive photo gallery.
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You'd Better Not Mess With VW Beetle Drivers

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 06:32 AM PDT


I never thought the VW Beetle was an ideal car for golf enthusiasts. But the following video is proof you can carry around a golf club in the trunk of your Beetle.
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Scion Introduces Stylish 2016 FR-S Release Series 2.0, Only 1,000 Will Be Made

Posted: 30 Oct 2015 06:03 AM PDT


The 2016 Scion FR-S will be available in a new, limited edition version of which 1,000 units will be built. The 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 is essentially a follow-up to the 2015 FR-S Release Series 1.0, with the automaker describing it as "the most stylish version of the sports car ever offered."
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