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Half Of Beijing's Cars Banned As Part Of Dire Red Alert For Smog

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 06:00 AM PST


Beijing has just issued its first ever 'Red Alert' of dangerous smog levels, which will see much of China's capital city shutdown and half of its cars forced off the roads.
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Vilner's Modified BMW 750i On Sale For $25,000

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 05:28 AM PST


Remember Vilner's attempt to bring the E38 7-Series intro the 21st century? Well, that exact project is looking for a new owner.
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Hyundai Delivers Five ix35 Fuel Cell SUVs To Paris Eco Taxi Fleet

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 04:57 AM PST


Paris-based electric taxi start-up STEP (Societe du Taxi Electrique Parisien) has received five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles to use in their hydrogen-powered electric taxi fleet.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Takes A Step Towards Autonomous Driving

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 04:31 AM PST


The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes closer to autonomous driving with a new feature, called the Active Lane Change Assist.

This a sub-function of DRIVE PILOT and a component of the Driving Assistance Package, which reduces pressure on the driver in lane-changing situations and, with the Active Lane Keeping Assist and the Active Blind Spot Assist, helps prevent accidents.

The Active Lane Change Assist steers the new E-Class into the adjacent lane when the driver activates the turn indicator for more than two seconds, if sensors do not detect any vehicles in the relevant safety zone. It is also inconsequential whether the vehicle wants to return to the right-hand lane or steer to the left for overtaking.

It works at speeds between 80 and 180 km/h (50-112 mph), when the Steering Pilot is activated, and uses a long-range radar and the stereo camera to monitor the area in front, along with the multi-mode radar sensors that permanently check the sides and the rear area. If the Steering Pilot is switched off, the driver countersteers or the sensors detect an obstacle or no longer "see" lane markings, the active lane change is aborted.

In Germany, the Federal Motor Vehicle and Transport Authority has issued provisional approval for the Active Lane Change Assist and the approval procedure has been started in the rest of the European Union.

The next-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be officially presented to the public at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show in January, and it will be available in its local market next spring.

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Volvo XC90 Gains Apple CarPlay Compatibility

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 04:00 AM PST


Apple's advanced CarPlay system is becoming available on more vehicles, the latest being the Volvo XC90.
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UK Dealership Has LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder For Sale

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 02:50 AM PST


While all units of the Ferrari LaFerrari, Porsche 918 Spyder and McLaren P1 are sold out, a number of owners have already made their hypercars available to private buyers or dealerships in an effort to make a quick buck.
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Genesis G90 Executive Sedan Breaks Cover

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 01:33 AM PST


It's not long since Hyundai confirmed the Genesis name for its new luxury brand, revealing its plans about the range, and its flagship was just unveiled.
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Skoda Roomster Reportedly Axed By Czech Automaker

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:58 AM PST


According to new reports, Skoda has decided to scrap development of a new-generation of its versatile Roomster.
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Audi Still Confident In Hitting 2 Million Annual Sales By 2020 Despite Dieselgate

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:00 AM PST


Audi is remaining committed to its long-term goal of reaching 2 million annual sales by the year 2020, despite the ongoing Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal which has affected over 2 million Audi models.
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Designer Conceptualises Future Porsche 911 Supercar

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 07:45 PM PST


For the past 52 years, the Porsche 911 has never strayed past the traditional body style and rear-engined layout of the original.

While to some, this is a remarkable achievement on the part of Porsche, some think, I included, that the 911 could do with a complete overhaul and thankfully, automotive designer Khashayar Jenabi has rendered just that.
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This Saab Driver Has Seen Way Too Many Action Movies

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 07:03 PM PST


If you can't bring yourself to drive carefully and look after yourself and other fellow traffic participants, the least you could do is not make a mockery out of a very serious situation.
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Volvo Lets A Four-Year-Old Remote Control An 18-Ton FMX Truck [w/Video]

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 06:26 PM PST


An unpredictable child, an 18-ton truck, and a real-life playground; this can only go very well.
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Sights & Sounds Of A Renntech Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Are Addictive

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 05:48 PM PST


Launched in 2003 and co-developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a unique car in the history of automobiles.

Not only was it created by two leading performance car firms but it competed at the upper-echelon of the supercar industry and rivalled the Ferrari Enzo and Porsche Carrera GT.
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Can A 911 Carrera Fetch $1,000,000 At Auction?

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 05:11 PM PST


Of course, we're not talking about any Carrera-branded Porsche, but the classic 2.7-litre Rennsport.
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It's A Miracle! Devel Weren't Lying As 'Sixteen' Engine Delivers 4,515hp On The Dyno

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 04:40 PM PST


Back in 2013, an unknown Middle Eastern supercar maker revealed the Devel Sixteen at the Dubai Motor Show. With a claimed 5000 hp on tap, the entirety of the automotive world scoffed and dismissed those rather ridiculous claims.

Well fast forward to the end of 2015 and incredibly, the Sixteen's bespoke V16 engine has almost hit that 5000 hp mark, recording an insane 4,515 hp on an engine dyno.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: First Official Look At Interior [23 Pics & Video]

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 04:35 PM PST


There's a new E-Class coming our way and Mercedes-Benz just dropped the first official interior shots ahead of the car's world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show.
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BMW UK Promotes All-New X1's Spirit Of Freedom

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 03:34 PM PST


While the difference between the first and second-generation BMW X1 is quite obvious, the German manufacturer is still looking to change our perspective about their newest entry-level SUV.
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This Audi Q7-Faced Test Mule Could Be For VW's Crossblue CUV

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 03:10 PM PST


Recent scoops coming from China are suggesting that the test mule you see here is for VW's upcoming 7-seater crossover previewed by the Crossblue Concept.
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Next-Gen Subaru WRX STI Could Be A Hybrid

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 02:35 PM PST


While Mitsubishi is killing off the high-performance Lancer Evolution, Subaru is pushing forward with ambitious plans for its new WRX STI.
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Jay Leno, Lover Of All Cars, Tests The Drakan V8 Spyder

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 02:09 PM PST


In terms of pure driving experiences, few cars if, any can match or come close to equaling the driving thrills offered by lightweight, open-top sports cars focused towards track driving. Whether it be the Ariel Atom, KTM X-Bow, BAC Mono or the plethora of other similarly-designed cars, these cars exist in a very special part of the automotive market.
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Infiniti Customer Test Drives Q30 Alongside Daniel Ricciardo

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 01:43 PM PST


Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo was at Infiniti Center Birmingham last Saturday in order to make one customer's day very special.
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Two Very Rare And Special Ferraris To Hit The Auction Block

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 01:06 PM PST


It's not uncommon to see a wide array of rare Ferraris being auctioned-off nowadays, but when we're talking about two extremely coveted and atypical models, things get way more interesting.
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The Rolls Royce Of Cocktail Hampers - Literally - Costs More Than Your Car

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:37 PM PST


Even though Rolls-Royce is now owned by BMW, it remains a quintessentially British symbol of sophistication. And nothing says more about British sophistication than a meticulously hand-crafted, limited edition cocktail hamper.
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Liberty Walk Lamborghini Aventador Spits Flames In Tokyo

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:07 PM PST


This Lamborghini Aventador Roadster owner's definition of hotter comes in a very literal sense.
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Unique Ferrari 330 Shark Nose Heading To Auction

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:31 AM PST


A unique 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 'Shark Nose' is set to cross the auction block at Russo and Steele's upcoming auction event in Arizona 2016 in late January.
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