Saturday 20 May 2017

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First Opel / Vauxhall Crossland X Review Drops Mixed Signals

Posted: 20 May 2017 03:58 AM PDT


If you're looking for a new 2017-built rival to the likes of the Renault Captur, Nissan Juke or the Peugeot 2008, Opel/Vauxhall's Crossland X will probably be on your shortlist.
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Chrome Lambo Huracan Guarantees You Will Never, Ever Go By Unnoticed

Posted: 20 May 2017 02:48 AM PDT


Even if sales of the smallest and most affordable Lamborghini are in the thousands, the Huracan is anything but ordinary. Still, some people, feel the need to take things to a whole new level of extremes, with the help of tuners, of course.
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Proton To Return To World Rally Championship In 2018

Posted: 20 May 2017 01:33 AM PDT


Proton may not be heard in the western world as much as it used to, but the Malaysian automaker continues to churn out a range of models for markets in South East Asia and has a long and rich history in motorsport.
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Dacia Sandero Stepway Ad Sticks You In A Lifestyle Time Loop

Posted: 20 May 2017 12:16 AM PDT


With this latest Sandero Stepway commercial, Dacia is hoping to convince viewers that their outdoorsy and independent nature can be linked to owning the right type of crossover.
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This Wild Creation Is A Jeep Off-Roader For 2035

Posted: 19 May 2017 07:49 PM PDT


In 2035, the automotive industry will be dramatically different to what it is now.
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2003 BMW Alpina Z8 Roadster Could Be The Ultimate Cruising Machine

Posted: 19 May 2017 07:10 PM PDT


BMW has made some enticing machinery over the past century, but few of its modern creations could be considered to be "exotic" quite like the Z8.
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The Diablo GT1 Stradale Is The Lamborghini You Never Knew Existed

Posted: 19 May 2017 06:37 PM PDT


Once upon a time, Lamborghini embarked on an ambitious sports car racing programme that would have seen it competing against the likes of the Porsche 911 GT1 and McLaren F1 GTR. Unfortunately, the project was scrapped but not before two race-focused examples of the Diablo were created.
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Audi Shareholders Call For Greater Transparency Over Emissions Probe

Posted: 19 May 2017 06:04 PM PDT


A number of Audi shareholders have called on the German company to be more transparent and release additional details about its diesel emissions violations.
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Morgan Aero 8 Racing A Biplane Is A Modern Classic

Posted: 19 May 2017 05:32 PM PDT


We've seen a lot of races take place between various automobiles and all manner of aircraft. There's something about this one, though, that just seems like a natural fit.
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New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Should Look The Goods

Posted: 19 May 2017 06:39 PM PDT


Porsche is currently developing a new GT4 believed to be based around the latest 718 Cayman and it should be good. Really good.
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BMW Bumps Chinese Production To 450,000 Units

Posted: 19 May 2017 04:32 PM PDT


BMW has boosted production at its plants in Dadong/Shenyang, China with them now having an annual capacity of 450,000 units, putting the two equal with the firm's Spartanburg facility as its largest by volume.
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Euro BMW 520d Diesel Impresses Regular Cars Reviews

Posted: 19 May 2017 04:01 PM PDT


While some might be used to the humor and sarcasm found in most reviews from the Regular Cars YouTube channel, this time, the man behind the wheel found nothing to make fun of regarding BMW's 520d.
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Jerry Seinfeld Parting Ways With Green Lotus Exige

Posted: 19 May 2017 03:32 PM PDT


Jerry Seinfeld parted ways with no less than 16 of his beloved Porsches last year and now another sports car once owned by the comic will be offered for auction on May 27 in Midland, Texas.
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Qualcomm Creates A Road That Charges Your EV

Posted: 19 May 2017 03:00 PM PDT


Telecommunications company Qualcomm has engineered a road in Versailles, France that allows an EV's battery to charge while driving.
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Meet Jon Olsson, The Pro Skier Who Drives Some Crazy Cars

Posted: 19 May 2017 02:31 PM PDT


If you're involved in the car and social media worlds in any way, there's a good chance you've heard of Jon Olsson, a Swedish skier who has created some of the wildest custom supercars in existence.
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BMW i8 Police Car Will Make You Stop And Take Notice

Posted: 19 May 2017 02:02 PM PDT


The Dubai police might be known for their supercars but the Czech Republic is stepping up their game as BMW has given country's Highway Patrol a new i8 police car.
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Audi Tests RS Models For 5,000 Miles On The Nurburgring

Posted: 19 May 2017 01:34 PM PDT


Although some may think automakers test their vehicles at the Nurburgring purely to publicize lap times, the truth is less glamorous.
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This McLaren 570S Is Almost As Fast As A P1

Posted: 19 May 2017 01:08 PM PDT


While McLaren says that its 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 differs greatly between the Sports Series, Super Series and Ultimate Series, the fact remains that the same basic engine powers the entry-level 570S as it does the P1 hypercar.
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Ford Boosts SYNC3 Support For Apple CarPlay And Android Auto On 2016MY Cars

Posted: 19 May 2017 12:36 PM PDT


Ford customers driving 2016 vehicles can now upgrade to the new SYNC3 version 2.2 by either downloading to a flash drive, visiting their local dealership or automatically through Wi-Fi.
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Aston Martin Vulcans Take To The Circuit Of The Americas

Posted: 19 May 2017 11:57 AM PDT


There's nothing quite like waking up in the morning and driving an Aston Martin and when that model is the almighty Vulcan, you know you're in quite a fortunate position.
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Is It Too Late For A Bentley EXP 12 Speed Vision GT?

Posted: 19 May 2017 11:28 AM PDT


Two years ago, the automotive world was flooded by insane 'Vision Gran Turismo' concepts from some of the leading automakers, including Infiniti, Bugatti, Chrysler, Hyundai, Peugeot and Nissan.
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2017 Audi S5 Cabrio Is Good, But Not Great

Posted: 19 May 2017 10:59 AM PDT


It's not often someone gets to drive the pinnacle of the A5 Cabriolet range, only to find themselves suggesting others buy a diesel model as opposed to the flagship S5.
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FCA Announces Diesel Fix To Appease Government Regulators

Posted: 19 May 2017 10:28 AM PDT


Days after it emerged the U.S. Department of Justice Department was preparing to sue Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the company has announced an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board.
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This 455HP BMW M2 Should Satisfy All Your M Desires

Posted: 19 May 2017 10:00 AM PDT


BMW's next M5 will deliver over 600 hp and out-accelerate some supercars but the truth is, no one needs that much power on the road.

For M enthusiasts looking for the ultimate driving thrills, a modified M2 is almost certainly the better option.
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Driver Flips Range Rover After Failed J-Turn

Posted: 19 May 2017 09:16 PM PDT


Unless you're a trained professional, or Tom Cruise backed by a half-dozen stunt guys, attempting a high-speed J-turn on public roads is a massively bad idea.
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