Wednesday, 31 May 2017

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Skoda Kodiaq Nabs 5 Stars From Euro NCAP, New Suzuki Swift Gets Just 3

Posted: 31 May 2017 04:30 AM PDT


Euro NCAP have published their latest results with regards to four new models, specifically the Skoda Kodiaq, MINI Countryman, Nissan Micra, and the new Suzuki Swift.
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What's More Exciting: Riding In A Nissan GT-R Or Watching Football?

Posted: 31 May 2017 04:02 AM PDT


As the official automotive sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, Nissan went and put football to the ultimate test, assessing whether soccer can be as exciting as riding in a GT-R on the track.
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Hyundai Kona Marks Another Video Appearance

Posted: 31 May 2017 03:31 AM PDT


Despite our naked photos of the new Kona earlier this week, Hyundai continues to tease their small crossover ahead of an official unveiling this summer.
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€50,000 Brabus Ultimate 125 Is Probably The Loudest Smart You'll Ever Hear

Posted: 31 May 2017 02:25 AM PDT


As it turns out, you can be both loud as well as "smart" on the road, as long as you match the brand new Fortwo with Brabus' Ultimate 125 performance upgrade.
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Tuned Megane 3 RS With 350HP Doesn’t Give A Whoop About New Model

Posted: 31 May 2017 01:30 AM PDT


Renault may have a new Megane RS out (sort of), but its predecessor is not willing to leave the stage just yet.
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This Peugeot Concept Was Designed For The Year 2030

Posted: 31 May 2017 12:28 AM PDT


Have you ever wondered what French crossovers will look like in a decade or so from now? One designer sees them as having on-board drones, an adjustable chassis and an interactive interior.
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Is Subaru About To Reveal A BRZ STI?

Posted: 30 May 2017 08:15 PM PDT


Subaru could be on the verge of delivering the sports car enthusiasts have been begging for the last five years; a BRZ STI.
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Ford Focus RS Limited Edition Gets Red Paint And Front Limited-Slip Diff

Posted: 30 May 2017 07:42 PM PDT


While Ford is believed to have scrapped its Focus RS500 project, the automaker has unveiled a slightly more capable version of the highly-regarded hot hatch, dubbed the new RS Limited Edition.
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Hatchback Sales Rise Despite Falling Demand For Small Cars

Posted: 30 May 2017 06:32 PM PDT


Sales of SUVs in the United States continue to surge but as it turns out, they aren't the only body style benefitting from consumer demand. Hatchbacks are also rising in popularity.
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BMW ReachNow Vehicles Getting Stuck On Seattle Ferries

Posted: 30 May 2017 06:01 PM PDT


BMW's ReachNow car-sharing service has been operating in Seattle for over a year but in recent weeks, has encountered a number of issues.
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McLaren Appoints Rob Melville As New Design Director

Posted: 30 May 2017 05:30 PM PDT


Following reports that Frank Stephenson has left McLaren to join MINI, the British automaker has confirmed he will be replaced by Rob Melville.
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Elon Musk's The Boring Company Shows Off Its Electric Transit Pod

Posted: 30 May 2017 04:58 PM PDT


Elon Musk's The Boring Company won't just look to offer high-speed transport for cars, but will also include electric transit pods that comfortably fit over 10 passengers.
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Off-Lease Vehicles Are Flooding The Market, Now Might Be The Time To Buy

Posted: 30 May 2017 04:29 PM PDT


If you're in the market for a used car, now might be the time to buy as the Associated Press is reporting the used car market has been flooded with low-mileage, off-lease vehicles.
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Fab Design Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster Is Pure Overkill

Posted: 30 May 2017 04:00 PM PDT


Usually when you hear that a car is one of just 10 ever made, you envision a truly remarkable vehicle that is the envy of car collectors around the world. The following Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren isn't like that.
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Why Norway Has Become A Paradise For Electric Vehicles

Posted: 30 May 2017 03:29 PM PDT


If there's a place on this planet where electric vehicles have become really popular, it's Norway - and there's a good reason for that.
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BMW's Concept 8 Suits Up As Shooting Brake, Gran Coupe And Pickup

Posted: 30 May 2017 02:58 PM PDT


If you liked BMW's Concept 8 as a Convertible, it's time you sample it in Shooting Brake, Gran Coupe and Pickup form, although we reckon you'll mostly favor two of these three body styles.
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Cadillac Testing Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Tech To Communicate With Traffic Lights

Posted: 30 May 2017 02:35 PM PDT


The Cadillac CTS is one of the first vehicles to be equipped with a Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication system and now the company is exploring the use Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technology.
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This BMW M6 Is What Dom Toretto Would Drive If He Liked Imports

Posted: 30 May 2017 02:03 PM PDT


Even though NOS isn't as big anymore, it will still come in handy if all you want to do is race in a straight line.
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Dubuc Motors Tomahawk Going Into Production Next Year

Posted: 30 May 2017 01:34 PM PDT


It's been awhile since we last heard about the Tomahawk from Dubuc Motors but that changes today as the company has confirmed the car will go into production in 2018.
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Lamborghini Centenario Causes Hysteria In London

Posted: 30 May 2017 01:05 PM PDT


Londoners may be used to seeing all sorts of supercars cruising their streets, but they couldn't stay away from the Lamborghini Centenario.
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AMG Expects To Sell Over 100,000 Vehicles This Year

Posted: 30 May 2017 12:33 PM PDT


Mercedes-AMG says it expects to deliver over 100,000 vehicles this year, a new record for the performance marque.
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Can An Old Lexus IS 200 Beat A Civic Type R Around A Track?

Posted: 30 May 2017 12:01 PM PDT


If you could match the performance of a modern hot hatch using a £900 (about $1,100) used Lexus IS 200 Sport, you may end up saving a lot of money.
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This Delicious 1965 Ford Crew Cab Is Icon’s Latest Masterpiece

Posted: 30 May 2017 11:33 AM PDT


You don't have to be a pickup guy to admire the work of Icon 4x4 on this 1965 Ford Crew Cab.
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Electric Buses Are Coming To Montreal

Posted: 30 May 2017 04:02 PM PDT


Electric buses are being rolled out with increasing frequency in cities around the world. They've yet to make a big mark in North America, but that's beginning to change with new initiatives, including in a city perhaps better known to gearheads for grand-prix racing and trikes.
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Alfa Romeo 4C Hillclimber Runs On A Formula 3000 V8

Posted: 30 May 2017 10:28 AM PDT


Go hard or go home. This is perhaps the motto that hillclimb driver Marco Gramenzi lives by after recently competing in his new bespoke Alfa Romeo 4C for the first time.
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