Monday 18 July 2016

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KTM Launches Facelifted X-Bow; Just As Crazy As Ever

Posted: 18 Jul 2016 04:30 AM PDT


KTM has celebrated the building of its 1,000th X-Bow by revealing the car with a slight facelift, set to be included on all future models.
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Is America Ready For A New Buick Wagon?

Posted: 18 Jul 2016 04:05 AM PDT


Wagons aren't terribly popular in the United States these days. That could be, in part, because when Americans think of wagons, they often imagine soft-riding, bloated family haulers like the old Buick Roadmaster. But that's the very brand that could be preparing to bring a new wagon back to the US market.
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BMW's 1-Series Sedan Is Here And It's A China-Only Affair

Posted: 18 Jul 2016 03:54 AM PDT


Making the transition from the Compact Sedan Concept to the BMW 1-Series Sedan, Bavaria's smallest four-door model is finally here.
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Will Next Year's Italian Grand Prix Be Held At Monza Or Imola?

Posted: 18 Jul 2016 03:12 AM PDT


There's a fight taking place in Italy's motor racing community over which circuit will get to host the 2017 Italian Grand Prix. The head of the country's racing federation wants it to stay at Monza, but Bernie Ecclestone is ready to switch it back to Imola.
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Aston Martin Recalls 6,000 Vehicles In US Over Door Locks

Posted: 18 Jul 2016 02:17 AM PDT


Aston Martin is recalling the lion's share of its luxury sports cars in America over a security feature that works just fine, but does not comply with US federal regulations.
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Bristol's Mysterious 'Project Pinnacle' Set For July 26 Debut

Posted: 18 Jul 2016 01:00 AM PDT


UK sports car builder Bristol Cars will launch its brand new 'Bullet' on July 26, a month after the car debuted in prototype guise at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Is Apple Seriously Considering Purchasing Formula One?

Posted: 18 Jul 2016 12:00 AM PDT


The title may leave you flabbergasted but apparently, Formula One could experience one of its biggest shake-ups in recent memory.
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Can The AWD Jaguar F-Type Really Outsprint The Porsche 911 Turbo S?

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 11:00 PM PDT


The result of this drag race is about as easy to predict as whether or not the sun will rise tomorrow. Nevertheless, people enjoy watching the sunrise and if you're a petrol head, you should enjoy the following drag race.
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New Yorker Crashes Brother's Car While Playing Pokémon Go

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 10:19 PM PDT


A driver in Auburn, New York crashed into a tree on Tuesday night while playing hugely popular virtual-reality game Pokémon Go.
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Russian Road Rage Incident Ends With Karma Having Last Word

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 06:14 PM PDT


If you're ever attacked by another motorist, who's apparently out of his mind with rage, you wouldn't stand idle and wait for his actions to eventually catch up him, right?
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Elon Musk Tweets Autopilot Wasn't Even Activated In Pennslyvania Crash

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 05:19 PM PDT


Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has revealed that the Autopilot system blamed in a recent Pennsylvania crash involving a Model X wasn't even enabled.
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Headlights Are Overrated, This Nissan GT-R Has Massive Turbos Instead

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 04:11 PM PDT


Who needs headlights when you can have a set of massive turbochargers instead?
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Updated Mercedes-Benz G-Class Set For Engine And Interior Changes

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 03:07 PM PDT


The next-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class, arriving next year, will bring with it a number of engine and interior updates while retaining the same boxy shape as all other iterations.
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Paul Walker's Estate Reach Settlement To Have Actor's 30 Stolen Cars Returned

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 02:27 PM PDT


Paul Walker's estate has reached a resolution regarding the theft of 30 of the late actor's cars, all of which will now be returned to the family.
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Voltes Design's Tesla Model S Has A Rear To Rival Kim Kardashian's

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 12:57 PM PDT


UK startup tuner Voltes Design has just unveiled its bold 'Voltes Gen-SS' styling package for the Tesla Model S all-electric executive saloon.
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Porsche Camp4 Canada Looks Like Our Kind Of Winter Sport

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 11:50 AM PDT


The list of things we'd rather do than drive Porsche on a dry circuit is pretty short. But one of those things would be driving a Porsche on ice. Fortunately the German automaker offers a program that provides just such an experience. And it's coming back again next winter.
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Toyota Supra On Track For 2018 Rebirth

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 03:06 PM PDT


Two more years separate enthusiasts from catching a glimpse of the all-new Toyota Supra, which will share the same architecture as the BMW Z5.
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Matt LeBlanc Buys New Ford Focus RS, Ken Block Abides

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 03:06 PM PDT


Matt LeBlanc's move from acting to the most popular car show on the planet, Top Gear, has seemingly left a mark on his taste in vehicles.
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Tesla Model S & Ferrari California Beaten By Atieva's Electric Merc V-Class

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 03:06 PM PDT


Start-up company Atieva went about presenting their EV powertrain in spectacular fashion, taking on a Tesla Model S and a Ferrari California with a lightning-quick electric V-Class Merc.
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This Porsche 908-04 Concept Is What Motorsport Needs Right Now

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 07:26 AM PDT


The Gran Turismo Vision project started with the game's founder, Kazunori Yamauchi, asking car companies to design their rendition of the ideal GT car.
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Aston Martin AM-RB 001 To Spawn Another Mid-Engined Supercar

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 06:15 AM PDT


The bold and potentially revolutionary Aston Martin AM-RB 001 will eventually spawn another mid-engined supercar, the British firm has revealed.
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Low-Mileage BMW M3 E36 Is A Quite Affordable M-Car

Posted: 17 Jul 2016 05:00 AM PDT


The Classic Silverstone Auction scheduled for July 30 is the place to be in order to try your luck on this classic BMW M3.
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