Thursday 24 November 2016

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Nissan Exits LMP2 Racing With Class Victory In Bahrain

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 03:59 AM PST


Nissan has concluded its involvement as an engine supplier in LMP2 prototype racing by taking the class victory at the 6 Hours of Bahrain with G-Drive Racing's car driven by Roman Rusinov, Rene Rast and Alex Brundle.
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The New Power Wheels Mustang Is As Smart As The Real Thing

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 03:00 AM PST


Ford made considerable advancements with the introduction of the current sixth-generation Mustang, ditching the live rear axles for a fully independent suspension, introducing a compact EcoBoost turbo four as an alternative to the V8, and taking the old retro design in a new direction. It only stands to reason, then, that the Power Wheels version should follow suit.
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This Ridiculously Delicious Classic Jeep Makes The Fiat-Chrysler Marriage Click

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 02:00 AM PST


The marriage of Fiat and Chrysler seemed like an unlikely match at first, but like so many odd couples, there was something there that drew the two together. And looking at this old Jeep, we think we might finally get it.
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A Corvette In Iceland Is As Cool As It Gets

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 01:00 AM PST


If you were to visit Iceland, what kind of cars would you expect to see on the road? The Skoda Octavia, it turns out, is the most popular, accounting for just under 5 percent market share, or 686 out of the 14,000 new cars sold there last year. The Corvette, meanwhile, is hardly the top-selling model, but that's what this guy drives.
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Analyst Says Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Won't Start Until Late 2018

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 12:02 AM PST


According to some, Elon Musk has a habit of overpromising and underdelivering or, at the very least, delivering late. One respected Tesla analyst believes this could be the case with the upcoming Model 3.
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Lotus Confirms All-New Elise For 2020, Will Come To The U.S.

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 11:18 PM PST


Lotus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales has confirmed that the small automaker will launch the next-generation Elise in 2020.
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BMW Goes On Patent Spree Registering Various 'CS' Models

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 10:18 PM PST


BMW has trademarked a plethora of new model names which could point towards a series of hardcore performance vehicles.
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Lotus Reports First Operating Profit Since 1970s

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 09:02 PM PST


Lotus is on track to deliver its first annual operating profit since the 1970s following a profitable August thanks in part to the Evora 400's recent sales successes in the U.S.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Is A Few Camo Stickers Away From Production

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 08:06 PM PST


Over the past few months, we have been bombarded by numerous 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe encounters, as the car made the transition from test mule to near production-ready prototypes.
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Bentley Recalls Bentayga Over Loose Dashboards And Seats

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 07:17 PM PST


Bentley has issued a safety recall for select 2017 Bentayga models in the United States after discovering that the dashboards and seat mechanisms may become lose.
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Is Trump’s Potential Press Secretary Really Attacking Elon Musk?

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 06:39 PM PST


Successful and powerful men sure make enemies, and Elon Musk is no exception. A number of attacks leveled against him might, however, be coming from a person that could be very close to the next POTUS; and that's troubling.
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The Grand Tour Episode 2 Trailer Previews Intense Military Sequence

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 06:02 PM PST


After The Grand Tour's widely successful premiere last Friday, the trailer has just been released for the second episode and it looks just as epic as the first.
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Here’s What The Tesla App Can Do To Your Model S

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 05:38 PM PST


If you've ever wondered what's in Tesla's mobile application and what you can do with it, watch this.
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And The 'Supreme Winner' Of The 2016 Women's World Car Of The Year Is...

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 05:08 PM PST


While North American car fans have been kept busy with the 2017 NACTOY finalists and the Green Car of the Year award, on the other side of the pond, women have selected their favorite vehicle.
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Would You Bring This Wrecked 2016 Dodge Viper GTC 'ACR' Back To Life?

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 04:38 PM PST


In the coming months, the Dodge Viper will be officially killed off as its production run comes to an end. As the Viper's death is near, getting your hands on a brand new one is nearly an impossible task but this wrecked 2016 example might be the next best bet.
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Watch Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Blast Down The Autobahn At 300km/h

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 04:03 PM PST


Whether you love or hate the new Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, there's no denying that this four-door saloon is really, really fast.
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Continental & University of Oxford Looking Into Artificial Intelligence For Automated Driving

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 03:35 PM PST


International tech company Continental and the University of Oxford have joined forces in conducting research in the field of artificial intelligence.
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BMW X7 To Go Bentley Bentayga Hunting With Ultra-Luxurious 4-Seat Version

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 03:05 PM PST


Besides the 7-seat variant, which will target the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Range Rovers, BMW's upcoming flagship SUV, the X7, will also gain an ultra luxurious model with individual seating for four.
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It’s Doesn’t Get Much Better Than An All-Out POV Drive In A Ferrari 458 Italia

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 02:29 PM PST


It's hard to believe that it's already been seven years since the Ferrari 458 Italia's launch, but it's true. This, however, does not detract from its magic one bit.
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Anti-Trump Vandal Torches Ford Mustang in Oregon

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 05:18 PM PST


Controversy over the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States is continuing across the country, but one anti-Trump protester took it to a whole new (felonious) level.
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New Nissan GT-R Owners To Receive Free Track Day Experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 01:26 PM PST


Nissan has become the latest automaker to offer its new customers a track day experience as a bonus.
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Toyota Recalls Over 700,000 Siennas As Doors May Open When Driving

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 12:59 PM PST


Toyota has announced a recall for over 700,000 of the Sienna minivans due to a rather serious issue with the electric system used for its sliding doors.
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Only California And Oregon Will Get The Chevrolet Bolt This Year

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 12:28 PM PST


In news which isn't entirely surprising, General Motors has revealed that deliveries of the Chevrolet Bolt will begin in earnest in 2017, not before the end of the year as originally expected.
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China May Retaliate To Trump's Proposed Tariffs, Hurt U.S. Car Industry

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 12:00 PM PST


An op-ed published in China's Global Times suggests that if Donald Trump imposes a 45 per cent tariff on imported Chinese goods, the Asian nation may take countermeasures, potentially impacting the U.S. automotive market.
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Here's How The Rezvani Beast Alpha's SideWinder Doors Operate

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 11:27 AM PST


Rezvani Motors' latest product, the Beast Alpha, is not just appealing to look at, but it also features a unique door layout, named 'SideWinder'.
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