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Vilner Adds A Touch Of Exclusivity To The Mercedes-Benz CLA

Posted: 26 Apr 2017 04:30 AM PDT


The Bulgarian aftermarket specialists from Vilner have worked their magic once again, this time around a Mercedes-Benz CLA.
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Aston Martin Vantage GT12s Still Trading For Well Above List On Second-Hand Market

Posted: 26 Apr 2017 04:04 AM PDT


Want to make a bundle of cash and have a heck of a lot of fun in the process? Wait for a sports car manufacturer like Ferrari, Porsche, or Aston Martin to come out with a hardcore limited edition, buy one (if you can manage), enjoy it, then sell it.
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Nissan Leaf All-Terrain EV Charges Up For Mongol Rally [w/Video]

Posted: 26 Apr 2017 03:29 AM PDT


Nissan is no stranger to racing, but you won't find many of its vehicles on the rally stage – not in the WRC, nor in the Global or World Rallycross Championships neither. But it has converted one of its cars for a rally this summer. And while it's a hatchback, it's not the Micra, Note, or Pulsar you might expect.
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This Flood-Damaged Fisker Karma Is Just Begging For An Engine Swap

Posted: 26 Apr 2017 02:31 AM PDT


The hybrid powertrain may (or may not) be all well and fine, but the real beauty of the Fisker Karma is in its design. Swap that powertrain out for a good-old fashioned American V8 (as VLF does) and you've got a winning package on your hands. And this one here might just be prime for the swap job.
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Alonso Says He Wants To Win The Triple Crown Of Motorsport

Posted: 26 Apr 2017 01:28 AM PDT


Two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso says he wants to win the fabled Triple Crown of Motorsport by adding Indy 500 and 24 Hours of Le Mans wins to his Monaco GP success.
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Hyundai i30 N Coming To Challenge The VW Golf GTI

Posted: 26 Apr 2017 12:34 AM PDT


Despite the global SUV boom, the compact hot hatch segment remains popular enough for automakers to release new products, and one of them is the Hyundai i30 N.
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1 Of 150 Aston Martin Vantage GT8s Could Make You Break The Piggy Bank

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 11:25 PM PDT


With looks inspired by the V8 Vantage GTE racer from last year, the Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is the lightest and most powerful V8 Vantage ever.
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2018 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Is India's Swift Sedan

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 10:18 PM PDT


The 2018 Maruti Suzuki Dzire has just debuted in India as the new compact sedan for Suzuki's Indian affiliate.
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Standalone AMG Dealerships To Launch Around The World

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 08:16 PM PDT


The unprecedented expansion of Mercedes-AMG shows no signs of relenting with confirmation that a number of new AMG-dedicated dealerships are in the works.
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Watch Estonian Cops Ram And Knock Down BMW Biker To End High-Speed Chase

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 10:53 PM PDT


High speed chases represent a dangerous reality for everyone involved, including innocent bystanders, with the police often having to use extreme force to stop things from getting out of hand.
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Audi Throws Support Behind Electric Rallycross

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 07:05 PM PDT


Audi has thrown its support behind an electric rallycross series, saying that the cars used and the short race format could benefit from electrification.
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Next Mercedes-AMG A45 Will Definitely Have Over 400 HP

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 06:31 PM PDT


Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers has confirmed that the next-generation A45 will have over 400 hp.
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Google's Co-Founder Unveils Kitty Hawk Flyer

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 06:02 PM PDT


The long-awaited electric aircraft from Google co-founder Larry Page has just launched in the form of the Kitty Hawk Flyer.
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Uber Announces Plans For Flying Taxi Cars In Dallas And Dubai In 2020

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 05:28 PM PDT


Uber is hoping to break its streak of bad news by announcing plans to launch its much-hyped flying taxi service in 2020.
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Expiring Tax Cut Could Prove Disastrous To Mainstream EVs

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 04:57 PM PDT


The electric vehicle market is heating up thanks to new entries such as the Chevrolet Bolt which boasts an impressive range of 238 miles per charge.

However, there could be trouble on the horizon as the several automakers are getting close to the 200,000 vehicle limit which qualifies eco-friendly models for a $7,500 federal tax credit.
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2018 BMW M550d xDrive Has Four, Yes Four Turbos And 400 Horses. And It's A Diesel

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 07:17 PM PDT


BMW is doubling its 5-Series M Performance models with the new diesel-powered M550d xDrive that follows the gasoline-fueled M550i xDrive.

Available in both sedan and the more practical Touring (station wagon) body styles, the M550d comes with standard rear-biased all-wheel drive, but it's what lies under the hood that makes this 5er special.
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DMC Announces Limited Edition Ferrari F12 Body Kit

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 03:47 PM PDT


If driving a stock Ferrari F12berlinetta doesn't do it for you, adding a custom body kit is definitely the way to go, especially if we're talking something very exclusive.
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Nurburgring Audi TT RS Driver Is One Lucky Son Of A Gun After Sliding On Oil

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 07:17 PM PDT


Once this Audi TT RS started to slide, it endangered not only its driver, but also the driver of the SEAT Leon Cupra chasing after him.
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Waymo To Get An Additional 500 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans For Its Self-Driving Fleet

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 02:51 PM PDT


Google's Waymo is getting an additional 500 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for its well-known autonomous driving program.
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This Is What 5G's At 190 MPH In An IndyCar Looks Like

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 02:20 PM PDT


If you were looking for something even more extreme than getting launched into space, it seems that going around in circles really, really fast is the solution.
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Redesigned 2019 BMW X5 Stretches Its Legs On The Nurburgring

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 01:51 PM PDT


Hours after the BMW X7 was caught undergoing testing on the Nürburgring, spy photographers have snapped its smaller sibling on the famous race track.
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Ford Mustang Is The World's Best Selling Sports Car With 150,000 Units Sold Globally

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 01:20 PM PDT


For the second year in a row, the Ford Mustang has been named as the world's best-selling sports car.
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Is Jaguar Testing A Facelifted XE?

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 12:52 PM PDT


Some two years after production of the Jaguar XE began, following its world debut at the 2014 Paris Auto Show, the automaker has been spotted testing a mysterious prototype.
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That Was Fast: BMW's Already Recalling New M760Li Over An Oil Leak

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 12:21 PM PDT


BMW is having a bit of trouble with its new flagship sedan model. Apparently an oil line in the engine compartment of the M760Li could leak oil – not onto the engine, mind you, but onto the front brakes, which could decrease stopping power.
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Researchers Find A Way To Steal Cars For $22

Posted: 25 Apr 2017 12:17 PM PDT


In the movies, stealing a car normally involves breaking into it and then hotwiring the ignition. Unfortunately, it's even easier than that as Chinese researchers have found a way to steal a car with a couple of radios that cost $11 each.
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