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European VW Diesel Owners Sue Automaker, Want A U.S.-Style Buyback Scheme

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 04:58 AM PST


Volkswagen has been slapped with a lawsuit in Germany that could pave the way for a European buyback scheme for its emissions cheating vehicles.
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Ford Cancels Plans For New Mexican Factory As Trump Hits Out At GM

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 04:26 AM PST


Just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes up residence in the White House, Ford has confirmed that it will scrap a proposed $1.6 billion small car factory in Mexico, a project heavily criticized by Trump.
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Intel To Partner With Here Mapping Service For Self-Driving Cars

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 03:57 AM PST


Intel announced that it is purchasing a 15 per cent stake in the Here mapping company to create an advanced, high-definition mapping platform for autonomous vehicles.
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Exotic Supercars Will (Hopefully) Survive The Apocalypse

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 02:55 AM PST


If you've watched movies like Mad Max and Death Race, you've likely contemplated what kind of car you'd convert for such an apocalyptic scenario. A muscle car? An SUV? A pickup truck? All solid choices, but why not go with something a bit higher-end?
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Whichever Hypercar Is Your Favorite, This Dealer Has You Covered

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 02:02 AM PST


If you won the lottery or an enormous inheritance from some relative you never knew, what would be the first thing you would buy? If you're like us (and if you're reading these pages we suspect you might be), picking up a million-dollar hypercar would likely rank high on your list. But ordering one new could take months or even years. So what are you to do (in the meantime at least)? Head to one of the world's premier supercar dealerships, like SEMCO Exclusive Cars.
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This Fiat 8V Supersonic Is What The Future Looked Like in 1953

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 01:05 AM PST


Our idea of what automobiles will look like in the future is constantly changing. In the mid-1950s, this is the form that the Italians imagined for the future of the automobile. And this stunning specimen is up for grabs.
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It's Official: Kia Reveals All- New Picanto Ahead Of Geneva Debut

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:26 AM PST


Kia has dropped the first official images and details of the new generation Picanto, which is set to celebrate its premiere in a couple of months, during the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
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Chrysler's Portal Electric Minivan Concept Celebrates World Debut At CES 2017

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 08:30 PM PST


Chrysler's Portal Concept is celebrating its world debut at CES 2017 and has brought with it a number of advanced technologies and a unique design. According to the brand, it is the perfect vehicle for millennials. We're not so sure about that.
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You Can Now Use Google Home To Talk To Your Hyundai

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 07:45 PM PST


Hyundai has announced the integration of Google Assistant to select models which will support advanced voice commands to make the brand's vehicles more connected than ever before.
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CES 2017: Faraday Future's FF 91 Has 1,050 HP And Hits 60 MPH In 2.39 Seconds

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 08:09 PM PST


A year after Faraday Future unveiled a crazy concept at CES, the electric startup has presented its first production vehicle in prototype spec at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, dubbed the FF 91.
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Bentley Teases Its Most Extreme Model Ever

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 06:41 PM PST


Bentley is preparing to launch its most extreme road-going model ever on January 6 and has just released a short teaser video of the model.
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Pagani Releases Latest Huayra Roadster Teaser Before Geneva Debut

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 06:09 PM PST


In the lead up to the Geneva Motor Show in March, Pagani has released a new teaser image of the upcoming Huayra Roadster.
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Big Crash On Aussie Highway, Driver Flees The Scene

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 05:39 PM PST


The driver of a dark saloon crashed while entering an 80 km/h (50 mph) zone on the Bruxner Highway in Australia, ditching the car after a very rough impact.
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Lotus Working Flat Out On Sports Cars, Still Interested In An SUV

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 05:01 PM PST


Lotus is remaining committed to extending its current range of sports cars with new variants and updated models, but at the same time it is also looking into the possibility of a future SUV.
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BMW To Drop GT From Next Generation 3-Series?

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 04:29 PM PST


It might have been facelifted last summer, but the 3-Series Gran Turismo might not get a replacement in the next generation of the premium compact saloon.
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Honda Returning To Super Bowl To Promote 2017 CR-V

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 04:01 PM PST


Honda plan on building momentum for the redesigned 2017 CR-V by running a Super Bowl ad for the second straight year.
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Does The Volvo V40 Still Have What It Takes To Make It In The Class?

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 03:30 PM PST


Introduced almost five years ago in Geneva and facelifted last year, the V40 is Volvo's entry in the compact hatchback segment.
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New BMW 7-Series Not Above Wearing Flamboyant Wheels

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 03:16 PM PST


While most owners usually pick something from BMW's own options list for the G11 7-Series' rims, some take a completely different direction.
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Compact Premium SUV Test: Merc GLC vs Jag F-Pace vs LR Discovery Sport vs BMW X3

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 02:32 PM PST


Since deliveries for Audi's all-new Q5 have yet to begin, buying into the compact premium SUV segment currently means looking at models such as the Mercedes GLC, the BMW X3, the Jaguar F-Pace and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
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Rockstar Car Pack Brings BMW i8 & Bentley Bentayga To Forza Horizon 3 [w/Video]

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 02:03 PM PST


Gamers who have already played the new Forza Horizon 3 to their hearts' content and are looking for some new content to freshen it up will be delighted to find that the creators have released a new downloadable content pack – complete with seven new cars.
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Twin Turbo Lamborghini Huracan Almost Crashes Racing Jeep

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 01:34 PM PST


The owner of a twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Huracan narrowly avoided a hugely embarrassing moment after nearly crashing at the drag strip.
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Tourists Watch In Disbelief As SUV Rolls Off Australian Ferry [w/Video]

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 04:17 PM PST


A group of backpackers in Australia have been left devastated after one of their rented SUVs rolled off a ferry near Australia's Fraser Island.
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These Classic Le Mans Liveries Would Look Awesome On Today's F1 Cars

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 12:37 PM PST


Formula One has produced some memorable racing liveries, but the most beautiful have arguably appeared elsewhere – namely at Le Mans.

The various iterations of the Porsche 917 alone have worn more than their fare share: Gulf, Martini Racing, the Pink Pig, the Psychedelic Porsche.... And that's before we even get to the prototypes fielded by other manufacturers.
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Zenuity Launches As Sweden's New Autonomous Driving Tech Venture

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 12:03 PM PST


Sweden may seem like a relatively minor player in the auto industry, but the Scandinavian country has given us two notable automakers, two of the world's biggest truck manufacturers, a motorcycle brand, and one of the world's biggest suppliers of safety equipment.

And now it has given us another player in the industry.
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Jay Leno Drives The Latest And Craziest Camaro Restomod From Ringbrothers

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 11:33 AM PST


In the world of old-school muscle car transformations, few companies can match the craftsmanship of Ringbrothers.
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