Wednesday, 15 March 2017

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Mark Zuckerberg Goes NASCAR Racing With Dale Earnhardt Jr

Posted: 15 Mar 2017 04:30 AM PDT


With a staggering net worth of $56.7 billion, Mark Zuckerberg could buy pretty much everything imaginable multiple times over. Despite that, he lives a relatively humble existence and in his free time, works closely with a number of charities.
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Christian von Koenigsegg Knows Where All His Supercars Are At All Times

Posted: 15 Mar 2017 03:54 AM PDT


Stories about Big Brother watching over us make us cringe. We don't want some government bureaucrat or corporate lackey knowing where we are and what we're doing at all times. But what if that Big Brother were, say, Christian von Koenigsegg?
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What Makes This Early Semi-Automatic Porsche 911 Worth $286k?

Posted: 15 Mar 2017 03:29 AM PDT


Porsche 911s keep getting more expensive, but even that has its limits. While you can certainly ratchet up a lot of costly options, the top of the line peaks just over $200k. So what makes this old Elfen worth $286,000 – or nearly the combined prices of a new 911 Turbo S Cabriolet plus a base Carrera?
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Indian Motorcycles Teamed Up With Jack Daniel's For This Special-Edition Chieftain Cruiser

Posted: 15 Mar 2017 02:26 AM PDT


Bottles and throttles. Consider that the two-wheeled equivalent to drinking and driving – two things that should never go together. But there's a certain shared spirit, so to speak, between a bourbon (or other sour-mash whiskey) and a chromed-out motorcycle. Just look at the new Indian Chieftain Jack Daniel's Limited Edition.
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Quebec Snow Storm Causes 50-Vehicle Pileup On Highway

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 08:15 PM PDT


About 50 vehicles have been damaged in a huge pileup on Quebec's Highway 10 due to heavy snow and limited visibility.
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Aston Martin Keen To Launch Family Of Luxurious Lagonda Sedans

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 07:41 PM PDT


Following the warm reception to the Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf, Andy Palmer has revealed his intention to launch a family of luxurious sedan models under the Lagonda range.
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2018 Buick Regal Debuting At April's New York Auto Show

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 07:08 PM PDT


The new 2018 Buick Regal will be offered in the same sportback and wagon guises as the Opel Insignia Grand Sport and debut publicly at next month's New York Auto Show, reports Automotive News.
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Top Gear: David Tennant Crashed The Show’s Reasonably Fast Car

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 06:34 PM PDT


Top Gear is back with a new season, which is not only more exciting than the previous one, but also brings a few important novelties.
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Hotter VW Golf R Performance Debuts Right Under Our Noses

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 06:01 PM PDT


Apparently, the golden Golf R displayed at the company's Geneva stand was the new Performance variant, with VW still being really silent about it.
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Tesla Model Y May Outsell The Affordable Model 3

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 05:34 PM PDT


The Tesla Model 3 won't be the only affordable electric vehicle from the automaker in the coming years as it will be joined by a compact crossover dubbed the Model Y.
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Unhappy Union: Why The Chrysler-Mercedes Merger Failed

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 05:01 PM PDT


If you enjoy automotive-related history pieces, going back in time to before, during and after the Chrysler-Mercedes merger took place, might be 30-minutes well spent.
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Volvo Updates Sensus Infotainment, Expands In-Car Delivery Service

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 04:30 PM PDT


Volvo have waited to launch the 2018 XC60 to perform a series of updates on their Sensus user interface.
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2019 Porsche 911 Spy Shots Highlight Its Mission E-Inspired Bottom

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 04:58 PM PDT


We bring you more shots of the next 911 as Porsche continues the development of the new generation of what's considered the default sports car.
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Take An In-Depth Look At The Extraordinary McLaren 720S

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 03:31 PM PDT


Certainly one of the headliners of this year's Geneva Motor Show is the McLaren 720S.
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Ford Sold 16 Focus RS Cars Daily On Average In The USA

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 03:10 PM PDT


Since it was launched in the US last summer, Ford has sold over 3,500 units of the new Focus RS.
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Watch A Bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghost Go Drag Racing

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 02:37 PM PDT


Powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 engine, the Rolls-Royce Ghost has a more-than-healthy 562 hp and 575 lb-ft on tap, figures greater than the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.
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WikiLeaks' CIA Revelations Raise Fresh Concerns About Car Hacking

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 02:03 PM PDT


In stunning CIA documents published by WikiLeaks, it emerged that the Central Intelligence Agency has looked into hacking cars.
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Ferrari 812 Superfast Looks Super-Cool On Video

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 01:28 PM PDT


Ferrari are known to promote their latest exotic machines using exciting videos, and the 812 Superfast follows the same pattern.
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911 R What? Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 Sells For A Staggering $748,000!

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 04:48 PM PDT


Welcome to another story coming from the crazy world of car auctions, with another Porsche showing up on our radar, accompanied by a truly unbelievable price tag.
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An Intriguing Electric TVR Tuscan Is For Sale In Germany

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 12:23 PM PDT


Before disappearing into the abyss and undergoing its relaunch, TVR was responsible for producing some of the most manic performance cars on the market.
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This Bugatti Is The Most Expensive Car Auctioned So Far This Year [72 Images]

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 11:54 AM PDT


Every year, we see classic cars selling for bigger and bigger bucks. We've yet to see one reach into tens of millions so far this year as we have in years past, but for now, this is the high-water mark for 2017.
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Shrunken McLaren 720S Is The Closest Thing We'll Get To Owning One

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 11:25 AM PDT


Have you seen the new McLaren 720S on display in Geneva and though that you could never get one in your garage?
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Fist Fight Breaks Out Between NASCAR Drivers After On-Track Collision

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 07:19 PM PDT


NASCAR drivers are used to a bit more contact than other racers might be able to put up with. But everyone has their breaking point, and when Kyle Busch was pushed past his, things turned ugly.
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Fiat's Mitsubishi-Based Fullback Pikcup Gets A Darker Cross Edition

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 10:28 AM PDT


After making its debut at last year's Geneva Motor Show as a concept, Fiat's stylish Fullback Cross pickup is now set to go on sale this summer.
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Brazilian Drives Chevy Through A Wall After Pedal Mix Up

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 10:00 AM PDT


This latest "car through building" video comes from Brazil and shows rescue services yanking this Chevy back inside after it had smashed through a garage wall.
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