Friday, 22 January 2016

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Ferrari 288 GTO Could Fetch $2.8 Million At Auction

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 03:47 AM PST


A stunning example of Ferrari's first halo supercar, the 288 GTO, is set to be sold by RM Sotheby's at its upcoming Arizona auction.
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Nissan Invests In Sunderland Plant For Battery Production

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 03:12 AM PST


Nissan's UK facility in Sunderland is the largest one of its kind in Europe and one of just three owned globally by the Japanese automaker.
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Ford B-MAX Gets 140 PS 1.0 EcoBoost, New Trim Level

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 02:36 AM PST


The Blue Oval's compact MPV will soon be available in European markets with a new engine and trim level.

The B-MAX gets a 140PS (138hp) 1.0-liter EcoBoost petrol unit, that does the 0-100km/h (0-62mph) sprint in 10.4 seconds, while consuming an average 5.0L / 100km (47mpg US) and emitting 116g/km CO2. Sales of this variant are scheduled to begine this spring, at a yet undisclosed price.

Available to European customers "from early this year", as Ford states, the new B-MAX Color Edition is offered with a choice of 10 exterior finishes, contrasted with black roof and mirror housings and joined by 16-inch alloy wheels with optional black finish, glossy black grille and skid plates, large tailgate spoiler and rear privacy glass.

In the cabin, prospective buyers will find the company's voice-activated SYNC connectivity system with optional 5-inch color display and navigation system, manual air conditioning and an upgrade pack, which adds contrast stitching in Cognac brown on the seats, steering wheel, gearshift lever and floor mats.

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Jeep Joins Forces With "4x4 Events UK'" Driving Center

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 02:04 AM PST


Jeep has agreed to partner up with specialist off-road driving organization 4x4 Events UK in order to further broaden the appeal and accessibility of their award-winning 4x4 vehicles.
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Audi To Focus On Electric And Fuell Cell E-Tron Vehicles

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 01:24 AM PST


In the gruesome aftermath caused by the emission scandal, Audi allegedly channel decided to allocate all its financial and engineering resources in bringing alternative fuel-powered cars to the market as soon as possible.
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Volvo Honors Workforce With New XC60 Campaign

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 12:50 AM PST


Following in the footsteps of the successful "Made By Sweden" theme it has been using recently, the Swedish automaker is now highlighting their own heroes, namely their workforce.
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Innovative Suspension From DS Coming In 2018

Posted: 22 Jan 2016 12:03 AM PST


We already known that Citroen is hard at work developing a radical new suspension system for 2017 and now it has emerged that the DS brand is also creating an innovative suspension setup due for a roll-out in 2018.
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This Is Likely Hyundai’s New 2017 Azera / Grandeur

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 07:41 PM PST


The Hyundai group is moving forward at a frantic pace these days, with the Koreans now readying a replacement for the Azera sedan, also known as the Grandeur in markets outside North America.
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Owner Takes Delivery Of New BMW M2 In Alpine White

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 07:03 PM PST


It may not compare to having a brand new supercar delivered to your home, but BMW's spanking new M2 has everything a driving enthusiast needs.
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Nissan Titan Warrior Concept Could Make It Into Production

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 06:35 PM PST


We kind of figured Nissan's plan to bite off a chunk out of the truck segment in North America after the Titan XD was officially unveiled, but it seems that the Japanese car manufacturer has an even bigger plan.
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Buick Avista Concept Loses Its Roof, Still Looks Good

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 06:01 PM PST


GM's study that had everyone talking about it in Detroit, the Buick Avista, is back with a chopped roof, courtesy of rendering artist Theophilus Chin.
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Watch The Driveshaft Of A 900hp Dodge Challenger Hellcat Turn Into Dust

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 05:32 PM PST


While it can out-sprint much more expensive supercars, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is far from bulletproof. Case in point, this 900 hp example.
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This Is Your Only Chance To Buy 007's Aston Martin DB10

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 05:18 PM PST


One of the most impressive movie cars in the recent years, the Bond-only Aston Martin DB10 was never meant to reach a private buyer's hands, but one unit has managed to find its way into an auction.
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2017 Ford F-150 Range Getting Start-Stop As Standard

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 04:31 PM PST


Confirmation has come that all 2017 model year Ford F-150 model will receive an engine start-stop system as standard for the 3,5-liter EcoBoost.
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Just A Ferrari F40 GT Hooned Around A Farm

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 04:04 PM PST


TaxTheRich returns and this time, they have a Ferrari F40 GT to play around a farm, Gymkhana-style.
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Cadillac CT6 Receiving All-New 4.2-liter Twin-Turbo V8

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 03:35 PM PST


In a world where the number of new V8 engines is decreasing dramatically, welcome news has come from Cadillac that it will produce a brand new V8 for use in the CT6.
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New Audi Q5 RS On Track For 2017

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 03:07 PM PST


A new addition to the Audi RS performance lineup is just around the corner: the Q5.
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Italian Coach Builder Touring Superleggera Unveiling New Model At Geneva

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 02:38 PM PST


To help celebrate its 90th anniversary, famed Italian coach builder Touring Superleggera will unveil a brand new sports car at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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Facelifted Rolls-Royce Wraith Series II Spied Wearing Camo

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 02:11 PM PST


Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce's Ghost-based 4 seat coupe, the Wraith, is nearing its first makeover.
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VW Has Norwegians Scratching Their Heads With Passat Trailer Driving Backwards

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 01:30 PM PST


Volkswagen's trailer assist technology makes maneuvering a trailer while reversing look like a child's play, and this Norwegian commercial tries to show exactly just how easy it is.
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Tesla Sues German Company Over Its Failed Falcon Doors

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 01:01 PM PST


Tesla is suing a German car parts maker for failing to produce the falcon wing doors of the Model X SUV.
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Honda Clarity Priced At $60,000 In The US; Will Share Platform With Upcoming PHEV

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 12:29 PM PST


Honda's fuel-cell, hydrogen-powered Clarity will go on sale in the States before the end of 2016, starting with California.
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Infiniti Q30 UK Customers Take First Deliveries

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 12:04 PM PST


Wednesday was a very special day for Infiniti's UK customers as they took the keys and begin driving away in the all-new Q30 premium compact.
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Elio's $6,800 P5 Three-Wheeler Stars In Official Spot

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 11:34 AM PST


It's small, it has three wheels and it's American made, a recipe that should grab the interest of potential customers.
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New Volvo S90 Sedan Tries On R-Design Suit

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 07:32 PM PST


In the coming months, Volvo will launch an R-Design version of its new S90 luxury sedan, but before it does, here's an early look of a development tester we spied in Sweden.
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