Wednesday 30 November 2016

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New Volvo V90 Reporting In For Police Duty In Sweden

Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:27 AM PST


Volvo Cars have a long history in coming up with police cars for its home country that dates back to 1929. Over the years, vehicles such as the Amazon and 144 have also dressed up in the specific livery, and more recently, the XC70 and V70 estates served under local law enforcement agencies.
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Nissan Teams Up With AS Roma To Promote Zero-Emission Mobility

Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:00 AM PST


While five automakers have joined their forces to create a wide network of ultra-fast, high-power charging stations, Nissan is currently promoting its electric vehicles in a different way.
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New 2017 Ford Fiesta Goes Upmarket, Comes With More Tech And Four Distinct Variants

Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:13 AM PST


Ford finally revealed all the details around the new Fiesta, which is set to be offered in four different flavors, including the sporty ST-Line, the stylish Titanium, the range-topping Vignale and, for the first time, the jacked-up Active soft-roader.
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Europe's Largest Car Collection Raises $55 Million [52 Images]

Posted: 30 Nov 2016 02:00 AM PST


To say that RM Sotheby's Duemila Ruote auction was big would be like saying that Donald Trump's election was a bit of a surprise. In other words, a huge understatement.
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Want To Buy A Hybrid Ferrari F1 Racer? Too Bad

Posted: 30 Nov 2016 01:00 AM PST


What happens to F1 cars after they retire? While some teams keep theirs for display and demonstration purposes, others sell them to private collectors and enthusiasts. But that could soon come to an end, and the culprit could be today's hybrid powertrains.
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Insider Suggests Faraday Future's First Model Could Face Further Delays

Posted: 30 Nov 2016 12:04 AM PST


Just after stopping construction of its $1 billion factory in Nevada, reports have surfaced suggesting that Faraday Future is facing additional challenges.
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Base Alfa Romeo Stelvio Hits The Streets In Italian Style

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 11:02 PM PST


Less than a day after patent images of the base Alfa Romeo Stelvio surfaced online, a number of pictures have been snapped of three different base Stelvios on the street as well as one at the brand's factory.
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2017 Dodge Viper Ordering To Reopen Soon

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 10:01 PM PST


Dodge has confirmed that ordering for the 2017 Viper will reopen before the end of the year.
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European Ford Mustangs Gets Two Distinctive Special Editions

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 09:02 PM PST


Ford has used its 'Go Further' event in Cologne, Germany as the place to unveil two special Ford Mustang models set to be sold exclusively in Europe.
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The Grand Tour's Next Episode Brings Back The Cars In Epic Road Trip

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 08:31 PM PST


After The Grand Tour's second episode was almost completely free of any cars, episode 3 looks primed to be as car-focused as Top Gear of yesteryear.
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China's WM Motors Unveils Fleet Of Affordable EVs

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 07:33 PM PST


A new Chinese automaker by the name of WM Motor has just shown off its upcoming range of affordable electric vehicles.
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Ford Adds More Appeal To Transit With Custom Color And Sport Editions

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 08:31 PM PST


To most, vans are nothing more than ultra-practical vehicles perfect for moving things around and typically painted white. But for prospective van owners that want a little extra, Ford has the answer with the launch of the Transit Custom Color Edition and Transport Custom Sport.
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Australian Driver Stops For Refueling During High-Speed Police Chase

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 06:27 PM PST


Well, that's something you don't see every day; a high-speed police pursuit involving a BMW 3-Series north of Melbourne, Australia took a strange turn when the driver of the BMW stopped to refuel, not once but...three times in total.
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Clarkson Would Love Donald Trump On The Grand Tour So He Could Be 'Killed Off'

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 05:58 PM PST


While The Grand Tour has received rave reviews since its premiere, becoming one of the most highly rated shows ever, there's one segment that has raised a few eyebrows, 'Celebrity Brain Crush'.
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Techart Brings 720 HP Magnum Sport To Essen Motor Show

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 05:30 PM PST


Bringing a Cayenne Turbo S-based Magnum to Essen has become somewhat of a tradition for Techart, which is now displaying a new 720 HP Magnum Sport model at this year's show.
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2017 Cadillac CT6 Tries To Cut A Fine Line Between Segments, Says KBB

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 04:59 PM PST


With premium classes already well-defined and dominated mostly by the Germans, it seems the Cadillac CT6 is looking to attract buyers by blurring the lines between the mid- and full-size saloons in size and price.
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G-Power's 600 PS BMW M4 Coupe Is Faster, More Powerful Than The M4 GTS

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 04:30 PM PST


Owners of the BMW M4 Coupe who might be sighing after the GTS need not fret, as a set of aftermarket offerings are said to make it even more competitive than its hardcore sibling.
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Mercedes-AMG Boss Admits GT R Roadster Is "Under Discussion"

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 04:02 PM PST


Serving as a replacement for the larger and more expensive SLS AMG, the new AMG GT family has just welcomed three new members - two roadsters and the beastly 'R'.
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Volvo FH 540 Truck Takes Paraglider For An Extreme Stunt

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 03:33 PM PST


Whether it's Jean-Claude van Damme performing epic splits or the 2,400 HP Iron Knight breaking speed records, the Volvo Trucks brain trust seems continuously open to promoting their products in new and extreme ways.
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Ferrari To Auction Last LaFerrari No500 This Weekend For Charity

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 03:06 PM PST


The 500th and final Ferrari LaFerrari coupe produced will be sold on Saturday by RM Sotheby's in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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McLaren 570S Gets More Focused With £16,500 Track Pack Option

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 02:40 PM PST


Aimed at owners who enjoy occasional track day activity without ruining the car's daily usability, McLaren has released a Track Pack for the 570S.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS Makes Spy Video Debut

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 02:13 PM PST


We've seen scoops and read reports on the replacement of the current Mercedes-Benz CLS, and now it's time to see it driven on the streets of Germany.
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Mercedes-Benz Invites Visitors At Gaggenau Museum To Drive Unimog Off-Road

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 01:51 PM PST


Have you ever wanted to put a Mercedes-Benz Unimog through its paces away from the asphalt, on challenging slopes?
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Volvo Set To Lead The Way For Autonomous Vehicle Interiors

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 01:24 PM PST


While many of its competitors are designing interiors focused on the driver, Volvo believes that it is better prepared for the future of driverless cars, leading the way in autonomous vehicle interior design.
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Rider Comes Face To Face With Ladder On Freeway, Crash Ensues

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 12:56 PM PST


The name of this clip pretty much says it all as there are very few things more scary than crashing your motorcycle on the freeway.
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