Saturday, 28 January 2017

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Volvo Celebrates 20 Years Of AWD Technology [w/Video]

Posted: 28 Jan 2017 03:51 AM PST


Volvo is celebrating 20 years of building cars equipped with mechanical All-Wheel Drive by sending some of its most capable models out on a frozen lake in Sweden.
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World's Tenth Largest Company Returns To F1 With Renault

Posted: 28 Jan 2017 02:20 AM PST


Tobacco advertising may be banned from Formula One, and it may not be long before alcohol is shown the door as well – but petroleum companies are still very much needed.

And one of the biggest is now confirmed to be returning to the sport after a 20-year absence.
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Future Cars: 2018 Hyundai Veloster Keeping It Asymmetrical, Will Get ‘N’ Performance Model

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 07:42 PM PST


Hyundai's ageing Veloster is one of those cars that you either love or hate. Quirky, odd, lop-sided or even edgy, whatever you think about it, there is no denying it's different.
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This Scooter POV Ride Will Give You A Heart Attack

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 07:00 PM PST


If you think you've seen people on scooters riding like their life depends on it, we raise you this.
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2017 Audi A4 Hunkers Down On 20" Custom Wheels

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 06:26 PM PST


In case you were wondering what the all-new Audi A4 would look like sitting closer to the road on 20" custom wheels, well, here's your answer.
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Alfa Romeo C18 Design Study Is A Futuristic 8C Competizione

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 05:50 PM PST


Alfa Romeo has always been an automaker that places style at the top of its priority list.
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Did Mercedes-Benz Hint At The A-Class Sedan Today?

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 05:18 PM PST


It's been a busy day over at Mercedes, as after offering a possible glimpse into the Project One hypercar and new GLB, the manufacturer may have referred to the A-Class-based Sedan.
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LA & Custom Classics The Focus Of Upcoming 'Lowriders' Movie

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 04:46 PM PST


Set to debut on May 12, the movie 'Lowriders' is all about a fractured family in East Los Angeles, caught in the world of customized classic cars.
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Ohio To Pass Law Allowing Drivers To Run Red Lights, Sort Of

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 04:05 PM PST


If you're driving through the state of Ohio in two months time and see someone running through a red light, it won't necessarily be because he's breaking the law or looking to get in trouble.
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Did The Lamborghini Diablo Really Have Nissan Headlights?

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 07:41 PM PST


We've all read the stories on how some expensive cars used the same lights from other -usually much cheaper- models, mainly because it's much easier for the companies to do so, instead of engineering their own parts and getting the necessary type approval for them.
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Stealing Cars Has Now Become A High-Tech Affair

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 03:00 PM PST


Car thieves are increasingly using high-tech equipment to steal vehicles, making it look easier than ever.
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Low Mileage Ferrari 360 Spider Leaves Time Capsule For Auction

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 02:32 PM PST


The Ferrari 360 doesn't normally attract collectors, at least not yet and not unless it's a bargain or an extremely well-preserved example.
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The Porsche 911 GT3 RS Is The Ultimate 911

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 02:24 PM PST


Until the Widowmaker returns and Porsche unveils the new 911 GT2 RS, the current 991-generation GT3 RS acts as the ultimate, track-oriented 911 that can be driven on the road.
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BMW's Most Advanced Autonomous Tech To Trickle Down Its Range

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 01:43 PM PST


BMW has confirmed that the advanced autonomous technologies set to feature in its first fully self-driving vehicle will trickle down its range.
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Counting Traffic Violations From DC To NYC Is Ambitious Yet Troubling

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 01:04 PM PST


If you've ever wondered just how many "bad" drivers there are in the US, this study is here to shine a gigantic spotlight on the matter.
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Double-Decker Train Smashes Through FedEx Truck In Utah

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 12:35 PM PST


A dashcam captured this shocking footage showing a FrontRunner train crashing into a FedEx truck due to a technical malfunction.
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Lynk & Co Wary Of Trump Taxes Before U.S. Launch

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 01:44 PM PST


Chinese automaker Geely says that it may have to change its plans of launching its Lynk & Co mobility brand in the United States in early 2019 due to the presidency of Donald Trump.
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Consumer Reports Unimpressed With Volvo S90's Infotainment System

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 07:41 PM PST


If there's one thing that all Volvo S90 reviews have in common, is that everyone seems to appreciate what the Swedish automaker has accomplished in terms of interior quality, comfort and technology.
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Bieber's Ferrari 458 Fetched $434,500 At Auction

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 11:01 AM PST


Justin Bieber was present at the Barrett-Jackson auction last weekend, where he sold off his custom Ferrari 458 Italia.
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Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster Was Born To Be Wild In Super Bowl 'Easy Rider' Spot

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 10:31 AM PST


Joining other names in the automotive industry for this year's Super Bowl is Mercedes-AMG, which have just released their new spot.
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Nissan GT-R Driver Caught Doing 276KM/H (171mph) On A 100KM/H (62mph) Highway In Spain

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 10:06 AM PST


The driver of a Nissan GT-R was caught going 176 km/h (109mph) over the speed limit on a highway in Almeria, Spain.
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Ford Launching Aftermarket Plug-In Device That Allows Remote Starts And Boosts Connectivity

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 09:37 AM PST


Ford will be coming out with an aftermarket plug-in device that allows for remote starts, security alerts, Wi-Fi hotspots as well as receiving vehicle location assistance on 2010-2016MY Ford & Lincoln cars.
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Teens Steal Cayenne And Macan From Porsche's US Headquarters, Then Post It On Instagram!

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 06:52 PM PST


At least two teenagers are being hunted down by police after stealing a Porsche Cayenne and Macan from the German brand's North American headquarters in Hapeville, Georgia.
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Kia Niro Gets Stranded On An Iceberg In New Super Bowl Spot

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 10:32 AM PST


Melissa McCarthy is no longer running through an arid landscape from an unknown threat, as she ended up on the polar ice caps in Kia's latest Super Bowl teaser spot.
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Someone Totaled Chris Brown's Lamborghini Aventador In Beverly Hills

Posted: 27 Jan 2017 06:52 PM PST


Chris Brown's Lamborghini Aventador was involved in a mysterious crash, early Tuesday morning.
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