Tuesday 4 October 2016

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VW Golf Cabriolet Discontinued In The UK

Posted: 04 Oct 2016 04:27 AM PDT


It was 2015 when Volkswagen dropped the Eos from their UK lineup and now the automaker has done the same thing with the Golf Cabriolet as well.
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NHTSA Investigating Ford Fusion Power Steering Failures

Posted: 04 Oct 2016 02:02 AM PDT


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an investigation into claims about 2010 Ford Fusion power steering failures.
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Opening Scene From The Grand Tour Cost $3.2 Million To Film

Posted: 04 Oct 2016 12:02 AM PDT


According to reports, the opening scene of The Grand Tour cost over 2.5 million pounds ($3.2 million) to film and produce.
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New Renault Megane RS Getting Manual 'Box And Four-Wheel Steering

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 10:04 PM PDT


The latest Renault Megane RS is set to stick to its enthusiast's roots and come standard with a manual transmission.
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BMW i5 Revealed In Japanese Design Patents?

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 09:47 PM PDT


Intriguing patent images have emerged online showcasing what could be the upcoming BMW i5.
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Battle Of The Cross-Estates: New Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Vs Volvo V90 Cross Country [w/Poll]

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 07:13 PM PDT


Although a bit late to the party, the new Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain wants a slice of the cross-break segment to lure customers looking for a go-anywhere vehicle that's not an SUV.
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New BMW M5 Arriving In Late 2017 With Over 600HP And All-Wheel Drive

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 06:35 PM PDT


The next iteration of BMW's super saloon will represent a major turning point, as the new M5 is reportedly going to power all of its wheels instead just the rear axle, though it's believed that a RWD version will still be on offer.
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Nine Supercars Doing Battle Is A Petrolhead's Wet Dream

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 05:58 PM PDT


If MT's latest iteration of the World's Greatest Drag Race wasn't exciting enough for you, here is yet another take on the matter.
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Porsche's "Four-Seat 918" To Be A 700 HP V8 Panamera E-Hybrid?

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 05:30 PM PDT


Like the previous generation, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid that was launched at the Paris Auto Show uses a turbocharged V6 and an electric motor to move about, but it might be joined by a beefier version.
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Audi's All-New Q5 SUV Tries An RS Suit For Size

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 04:59 PM PDT


Thanks to its lighter architecture, the all-new Audi Q5 should be able to outperform the previous generation in pretty much everything related to driving dynamics.
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Is Infiniti Plotting A High Performance Model After All?

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 04:30 PM PDT


Although a recent report suggested that Infiniti won't build an AMG/M/RS contender anytime soon, that doesn't mean the company will stop developing sportier models altogether.
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Track-Ready Mini JCW Challenge Sounds So Good It’s Actually Illegal

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 03:58 PM PDT


You'll have to be a very keen Mini fan to visually distinguish the Mini JCW Challenge from its lesser JCW model it's based on, but thanks to its crazy exhaust note, you'll have tο have a serious hearing problem not to notice it.
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Mazda MX-5 RF Priced From $31,555, Launch Edition Available To Order

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 09:44 PM PDT


The Mazda MX-5 is absolutely amazing as an everyday car, but the 2017 RF adds a little more solidity – to the roof, anyway. And now, you can order one.
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Driver-Focused Porsche 911 RS NGT To Be Sold At Silverstone

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 02:58 PM PDT


A rare and exceptionally desirable 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera RS NGT will be sold by Silverstone Auctions at the company's sale on October 15.
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Is The New BMW 7-Series More Than A Luxurious Gadget Fest?

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 04:47 PM PDT


While most rave about the new 7-Series' cutting edge tech, there are many other boxes BMW's flagship has to tick.
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All-New Defender Prototypes Are Already Out On The Streets, Says Land Rover

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 02:00 PM PDT


Land Rover has started the development of the iconic Defender's successor, with prototypes of the new model already on the road.
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Volvo CEO Says Autonomous Tech Will Be $10k Optional Extra; Would You Buy It?

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 01:29 PM PDT


Volvo's self-driving car, said to arrive in approximately five-years time, will feature a $10,000 optional autopilot system that will allow occupants to disengage completely from driving.
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Watch Out Audi S3: New Mercedes-AMG A43 Caught Testing On Public Roads

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 12:59 PM PDT


While we've seen our fair share of Mercedes A-Class prototypes running around, this is the first time our spies caught one of the AMG versions being tested on public roads.
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Ford Police Interceptor Gets Trick Rear Spoiler With Warning Lights [w/Video]

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 12:31 PM PDT


Ford is debuting Rear Spoiler Traffic Warning Lights to go with the Front Interior Visor Light Bar on their Police Interceptor Utility, while also making the SUV more "undercover-friendly".
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Ford Mustang GT350 Driver Crashes After Failed Cars & Coffee Burnout

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 09:43 PM PDT


One Ford owner in Houston has done very little to help the Mustang stereotype after crashing while leaving a Cars and Coffee event over the weekend.
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All-New Nissan Micra Looks Promising In NISMO Guise

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 11:43 AM PDT


We may have only just got our first taste of the fifth-generation Nissan Micra at the Paris Auto Show and already, it's time to salivate over a potential Nismo variant.
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Audi Opens First North American Plant In Mexico

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 11:09 AM PDT


Audi has celebrated the opening of its very first North American plant, located in San José Chiapa, Mexico.
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Next Citroen C3 Picasso Spotted With Partially Exposed Front-End

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 10:31 AM PDT


While we didn't get to see Citroen's 2017 C3 Picasso at this year's Paris Auto Show, our spy photographers managed to capture the partially exposed front end of a covered up, but camouflage-free model.
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Honda's 2017 Civic Turbo Lineup Gets Six-Speed Manual Gearbox

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 09:43 PM PDT


The MY2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe models are set to hit showrooms tomorrow while boasting the expanding application of a manual gearbox.
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Chevy Created This Badass Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell Vehicle For The US Army

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 09:43 PM PDT


Chevrolet just unveiled the most extreme off-road-capable fuel-cell-powered vehicle ever from GM, set to commence military field testing in 2017.
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