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Opel Astra Gains Latest-Gen Adaptive Cruise Control

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 04:28 AM PST


Opel has brought the latest adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology to the compact segment by introducing it on the Astra hatch and Sports Tourer estate.
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Magna Steyr Mulling New Plant In Europe, China And North America Also Considered

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 03:55 AM PST


With their Austrian facility running out of capacity, Magna Steyr are looking into opening a new factory to keep up with the increased production demand.
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Suzuki Landy Proves The Minivan Is Alive And Well In Japan

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 02:58 AM PST


The minivan as the family hauler of choice may be in decline in America, where the crossover has rapidly taken its place. But while American automakers have largely responded by abandoning one format for the other, their Japanese counterparts are sticking to it with models like the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, and Nissan Quest. As many minivans as they make for and even in the United States, though, Japan's automakers keep even more models for their own home market – like the new Suzuki Landy.
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This Gorgeous 1961 Ferrari Superamerica Aerodinamico Coupe Will Sell For Millions [50+ Images]

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 02:05 AM PST


Classic Ferraris from the 1950s and '60s consistently rank among the highest-ticket items at collector car auctions, where models from the 250 series – GTO, LM, Testa Rossa, California Spider – often sell for tens of millions. The Superamerica coupe you see here won't sell for that much, but it's bound to fetch several million when the gavel drops next month in Arizona.
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BMW M4 GT4 Showcased Under Wraps At Year-End Racing Event

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 01:04 AM PST


GT4 is quickly gearing up to become the next battleground for automakers, with an increasing array of manufacturers coming out with barely modified versions of their road-going performance machinery to compete in the same class. And soon BMW will be counted among them.
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Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz SL To Be Based On AMG GT Platform

Posted: 15 Dec 2016 12:02 AM PST


Fresh reports claim that the next-generation Mercedes-Benz SL will share its underpinnings with the AMG GT in an attempt to increase the sporty prowess of the brand's most famous convertible.
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Elon Musk Named On Donald Trump's Advisory Council

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 11:38 PM PST


Elon Musk has been named on the advisory council of President-elect Donald Trump despite having previously criticized Trump.
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New Chevrolet Traverse And GMC Terrain To Launch In Detroit

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 10:01 PM PST


General Motors is preparing to unveil revamped versions of the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain at the Detroit Auto Show 2017 in January.
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Next Porsche 911 To Be Wider But Not Mid-Engined

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 08:59 PM PST


Although we're yet to see Porsche's facelifted 911 range completed, the German brand is already hard at work on the next-generation model, expected to launch in late 2018 or 2019.
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Lucid Air Unveiled With Stunning Design, 1,000 HP And 400 Mile Range

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 07:31 PM PST


Electric automaker startup Lucid Motors has just taken the covers off its very first model, dubbed the Air.
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GM Calls For Supreme Court To Overturn Ignition Switch Ruling

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 06:23 PM PST


General Motors has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling on its ignition switch saga that allows the automaker to be sued by customers.
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Tesla Model X Successfully Warns Driver Of Impending Crash

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 05:48 PM PST


Sometimes, it doesn't take an extremely complicated safety system in order for your car to help you get out of a sticky situation.
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Uber's San Francisco Self-Driving Program Ordered To Stop By State

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 11:34 PM PST


The ride was brief, as California regulators have ordered Uber to stop its self-driving experiment in San Francisco the same day it was formally announced.
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2018 Aston Martin Vantage Set To Become James Bond’s Next Favorite Toy

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 04:34 PM PST


After spotting the development prototype for the first time last summer, our spies spotted Aston Martin testing the new 2018 Vantage in cold weather conditions.
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US Marine Corps Gets First BAE Systems Amphibious Combat Vehicle For Testing

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 04:01 PM PST


With a long list of features that would make every off-road enthusiast jealous, the first out of 16 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) 1.1 prototypes has been delivered to the US Marine Corps for testing.
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Oil/Coolant Spill Gives Pack Of Drivers A Scare On The Ring

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 03:32 PM PST


If you're going to come across a patch of slippery tarmac while out on the track, it's best if you have a wide enough runoff area so that you might have enough space to regain control of your car.
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New Opel Insignia Grand Sport Dresses Up As A Buick Regal

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 03:00 PM PST


After the official presentation of the Insignia Grand Sport, it's only natural to wonder how the new Buick Regal, which will practically be the U.S. version of Opel's family saloon, will look like.
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New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Hits The Road In First Official Trailer

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 02:30 PM PST


With the addition of the Coupe, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class family has grown, following the unveiling of the Sedan, Estate, and All Terrain models, earlier this year.
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Toyota C-HR Arrives At Dealers In Japan

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 02:04 PM PST


Following its arrival in the USA last month, the new C-HR is now available at Toyota's dealerships in Japan.
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Take A Deep Breath And Watch A Lamborghini Murcielago SV Being Destroyed In Taiwan

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 04:12 PM PST


Obeying the law is taken very seriously in Taiwan. Step out of line and you could end up in serious trouble, as one motorist found out the hard way. And his exotic supercar ultimately paid the price.
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BMW Won't Create An M2 Convertible But A Tuner Has Done It Anyway

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 01:07 PM PST


Although BMW itself has ruled out an M2 Convertible, Swiss-based tuning shop Dähler Design has taken matters into its own hands by creating just that.
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New Volkswagen Atlas Officially Enters Production In Tennessee

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 12:33 PM PST


Volkswagen announced today the beginning of series production of the new Atlas SUV in their Chattanooga plant in Tennessee.
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2017 Citroen C3 Review Shines Light On Quirky Yet Desirable Package

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 12:03 PM PST


If you don't want your supermini to seamlessly blend into a sea of Fiestas, Polos and Clios, Citroen's all-new 2017 C3 should merit consideration.
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Chrysler Details 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Minivan, Gets Remote Access Features

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 11:35 AM PST


Chrysler's first plug-in minivan, the new 2017 Pacifica Hybrid, comes with a range of high-tech features, allowing future owners to take full advantage of the efficient hybrid powertrain.
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The First Porsche 911 Cabrio Prototype Is Looking For A New Home

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 11:04 AM PST


Want a 911 with a drop-top? Porsche currently offers six different varieties of Cabriolet and another couple of Targas, and you can bet there will be more to come. But that wasn't always the case.

In fact there wasn't a convertible Elfen until the one you see here – a rare type 901 convertible prototype that's now going up for auction.
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