Thursday 22 September 2016

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Renault-Nissan Acquiring French Software-Development Company To Boost Tech Capabilities

Posted: 22 Sep 2016 04:30 AM PDT


The Renault-Nissan Alliance are acquiring Fa rench software-development company as part of their plan to accelerate the expansion of connected vehicle and mobility service.
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Hyundai Teases Paris-Bound N Concept RN30

Posted: 22 Sep 2016 03:59 AM PDT


Hyundai won't be lacking for new metal to show off when the doors of the Paris Motor Show open a week from now. It's bringing the updated i10 and all-new i30, but that's not all.
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2017 Toyota Corolla Gets Updated Styling & Equipment

Posted: 22 Sep 2016 03:00 AM PDT


The 50th Anniversary Edition isn't the only change Toyota has in store for its hot-selling Corolla. Along with it, the Japanese automaker is introducing a mildly revised version of the popular econobox, featuring some updates to the exterior styling, interior equipment, and onboard safety features.
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Nissan Returning To Top-Tier American Prototype Racing With Extreme Speed Motorsports

Posted: 22 Sep 2016 02:00 AM PDT


Nissan will be back on the grid next season in the top class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. But instead of fielding its own prototype, it's providing engines to an independent team.
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These Could Be The Five Most Overrated Cars On The Road Today

Posted: 22 Sep 2016 03:28 AM PDT


We're sorry to break it to you, but the automotive marketplace is not a meritocracy. If it were, exotic automakers wouldn't be cranking out bloated crossovers by the boatload while FCA is forced to shut down production of the Dodge Viper.
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Faraday Future Strikes $2.4 Billion Battery Deal For China's Tesla Rival

Posted: 22 Sep 2016 12:05 AM PDT


Faraday Future is believed to have struck a $2.4 billion deal with battery supplier LG Chem.
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Formula E Coming To The Streets Of New York In 2017

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 10:59 PM PDT


Formula E will hit the streets of Brooklyn, New York on July 29-30 next year.
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Norwegian Tesla Model S Customers Suing After Claiming Car Isn't Quick Enough

Posted: 22 Sep 2016 03:29 AM PDT


Over a hundred Tesla Model S owners in Norway are suing the electric automaker after claiming the vehicle simply isn't quick enough.
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Flagship Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Gets Armored 'Guard' Variant

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 09:01 PM PDT


Mercedes-Benz has continued its tradition of offering armored versions of its most luxurious models with the introduction of the 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard.
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Honda's 660cc S Dream Streamliner Hits 261 MPH At Bonneville

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 08:06 PM PDT


Honda may have built some rather epic Formula 1 cars in times gone by but the accolade of the Japanese marque's fastest ever vehicle has been taken by a speed demon powered by a tiny 660 cc engine.
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This Nissan Skyline R33 Has More Power Than An Aventador For 6% Of The Price

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 07:28 PM PDT


Back when the mighty R35 GT-R was nothing more than a mere thought, Nissan had the Skyline models to satisfy the needs of go-fast drivers, and perhaps the most famous were the R33 and R34 generation based performance editions.
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Kuhl Racing's Mazda MX-5 Is As Crazy As You'd Expect

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 06:56 PM PDT


Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing has made a name for itself with its Nissan GT-R bodykits and most recently, its outlandish list of visual upgrades for the Toyota 86. Now, the company has shown off its kit for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 and as you'd expect, it's outlandish to say the least.
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Final HSV With ZR1's 638 HP Engine To Be Dubbed GTS-R W1

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 06:25 PM PDT


The final HSV branded Holden Commodore-based model is set to be dubbed the GTS-R W1, reports Australian publication Motoring.
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Before The Porsche Panamera There Was The Stillborn 989 Sedan

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 07:34 PM PDT


The Porsche Panamera may have been the carmaker's first sedan to actually hit the market, but it wasn't the first designed and developed in Stuttgart.
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Tesla Model S P100D Owner Tests Out Multiple Acceleration Times

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 05:11 PM PDT


Ever since Tesla first announced their new flagship Model S P100D model, we've been waiting for somebody to test out its 0-60 mph (96km/), 100 mph (160km/h) and 1/4 mile acceleration under real world conditions.
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Putin's Project Cortege Could Give Birth To This Russian Luxury Minivan

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 04:37 PM PDT


If you're enjoying all these recent patent renderings representing Russian president Vladimir Putin's efforts of creating a new line of luxury vehicles, know that this luxury minibus is primed for seeing the light of day.
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2017 Acura RLX Offers More Features, But Base Model Gets $3,480 Price Hike

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 04:04 PM PDT


Acura's flagship sedan, the MY2017 RLX goes on sale nationwide tomorrow, offering a wide range of active safety technologies to customers willing to pay from $55,370, a $3,480 increase over last year's entry-level model.
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TechArt 991.2 Demo Car With New Fixed 'Rear Wing II' Design

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 03:37 PM PDT


When you're an automobile tuner and specialize in creating extensive tuning packages for various Porsche models, your demo car should reflect all you can do.
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Biker Goes Berserk Over Drivers Not Leaving Him Room To Split Lanes

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 07:37 PM PDT


With lane splitting now legal in California, riders can go about maneuvering freely through traffic, knowing that the law is on their side.
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2016 Hyundai Sonata Recalled For Defective Driver Side Airbags

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 02:41 PM PDT


The 2016 Hyundai Sonata cars are not only under investigation by the NHTSA for possible locking brakes, but also involved in a recall due to a problem with the driver's side frontal airbags.
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2016 Paris Auto Show: Your A-To-Z Guide

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 02:16 PM PDT


Paris is host to one of the biggest and most important automotive events in the world and this is your handy guide to all the new metal on show, with Carscoops' editors working around the clock to bring you the most comprehensive coverage on the web.
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Zenos Confirms Work On Hybrid Powertrain After Government Grant

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 01:48 PM PDT


British sports car firm Zenos has confirmed that it is developing a hybrid powertrain which could power a future model.
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CR Takes The 2017 Buick LaCrosse For A Quick Spin

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 01:18 PM PDT


Even though the redesigned 2017 LaCrosse is competitively priced at $32,990 in base spec, some people might find a few practical things wrong with it.
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Lamborghini Announces Carbon Fiber Collaboration With Mitsubishi-Owned Company

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 12:50 PM PDT


Lamborghini has announced a partnership with Mitsubishi Rayon at an industry event in Japan.
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2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Gains Six-Speed Manual

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 07:37 PM PDT


Want a luxury sedan with all-wheel drive and a manual transmission? In the U.S. at least, your list of choices grew significantly with the 2017 Audi A4 Quattro.
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