Friday 30 June 2017

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PSA Slow To Catch Up, Planning Level 3 Autonomous Cars After 2020

Posted: 30 Jun 2017 04:30 AM PDT


While the PSA Group is committed to developing Level 3 "hands off" autonomous vehicles, it will happen while other automakers suggest they will move directly to Levels 4 and 5.
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Ram Introduces Updated 1500 Sport And New Black Editions

Posted: 30 Jun 2017 03:52 AM PDT


Ram recently unveiled the 1500 Limited Tungsten Edition and the company is following that up by introducing the updated Ram Sport and the new Big Horn and Lone Star Black editions.
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New Alpine A110 Proves Sports Cars Don't Need Massive Engines To Be Fast

Posted: 30 Jun 2017 03:03 AM PDT


Yes, we know that Renault have an entirely new Megane RS coming out, but the A110 is hotter, and it also marks the return of the iconic 'Alpine' moniker.
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You Can Now Pull A BMW Individual On Your 2017 Insignia With Opel's New Exclusive Program

Posted: 30 Jun 2017 02:02 AM PDT


After many months of advertising their new personalization program, called 'Exclusive', Opel is now able to accept orders.

It's similar to what other German premium carmakers offer on many of their models, like BMW's Individual and Audi's - which coincidentally or not, is named Exclusive, programs.
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Can Chevrolet's Bolt EV Beat A VW Golf GTI In A Drag Race?

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 07:01 PM PDT


The 'green' technology that is present in today's electric cars, such as the Chevrolet Bolt, makes them not only emissions-free, but also capable of battling a hot hatch like Volkswagen Golf GTI on even terms in a straight line.
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Official 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Pictures Surface Before Goodwood Debut

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 08:26 PM PDT


Just before the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS celebrates its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a number of official images of the car have surfaced online.
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Ultra Rare Aston Martin One-77 Q-Series For Sale In Dubai

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 06:09 PM PDT


Restricted to just 77 examples worldwide, the Aston Martin One-77 remains one of the most remarkable production cars to ever leave the British firm's factory. However, there is a limited series within the One-77's production run that it is even more remarkable.
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Watch This And You'll Never, Ever Consider A Car Without Airbags

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 05:17 PM PDT


If you haven't had a crash course (no pun intended) in airbag safety lately, then watching the following video might make you weary of getting behind the wheel of an older car.
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Carlex Adds Whole Lotta Leather And Carbon To Mustang GT Interior

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 04:39 PM PDT


If you've watched a number of Ford Mustang reviews, you've probably noticed how most reviewers seem to be a bit unimpressed with the cabin quality.
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Jaguar F-Type SVR More Than Happy To Take On Any Challenger

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 03:58 PM PDT


Because the Jaguar F-Type was never advertised as a supercar, some people might be tempted to underestimate the SVR version, despite its performance credentials.
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There's No Way You Can Miss A Red Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 03:30 PM PDT


Even though the 2017 Porsche Panamera isn't as visually aggressive as some of the German automaker's sports cars, it can still attract plenty of attention to itself, especially with such a bright color.
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This Mercedes G-Class Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Batcave

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:59 PM PDT


This Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been virtually transformed into a bada$$ looking off-roader that looks just about ready to take you to the end of the world and back.
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Jaguar Land Rover SVO Boss Wants To Build Unique Models, Take On The Mercedes-AMG GT

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 02:26 PM PDT


Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations has started to make a name for itself thanks to the launch of models such as the F-Type Project 7 and the XE SV Project 8. However, the company doesn't want to be limited to using existing products.
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Fisker Begins Accepting Emotion Reservations For $2,000

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 01:57 PM PDT


The Fisker Emotion is shaping up to be one of the more interesting electric vehicles and the company has just begun accepting reservations.
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2019 Mercedes-AMG A45 Coming With Over 400HP, 0-62 In Under 4 Sec

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 01:35 PM PDT


The second generation of the ballistic Mercedes-AMG A45 is shaping up to be one of the biggest weapons in the hot hatch segment.
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Motorcyclist Has Blood Curdling Encounter With Railroad Track

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 05:49 PM PDT


As far as scary experiences go, thinking you're about to fall off a bridge on your motorcycle is about as knee-buckling as they get. Thankfully, this incident has a happy ending.
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Soccer Moms Rejoice, 3-Row Lexus RX Reportedly Coming In October

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 12:31 PM PDT


Lexus dealers and executives have been clamoring for a three-row crossover and it appears they're finally going to get what they desire in October.
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An In Depth Review Of The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 12:07 PM PDT


When your only rivals are your smaller and bigger siblings, then you know you're in a class of your own. Such is the case with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet.
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Porsche To Reveal New 911 GT2 RS This Saturday At Goodwood

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 11:34 AM PDT


Porsche will finally reveal the hotly anticipated 911 GT2 RS this Saturday, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Study Says Many Americans Can No Longer Afford To Purchase A New Vehicle

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 11:02 AM PDT


According to Bankrate's latest Car Affordability Study, the average American living in a large city doesn't earn enough to purchase a new vehicle.
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Could This Ferrari 488 Prototype Be The Rumored GTO?

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 10:33 AM PDT


Ferrari has been quite busy lately, what with the launch of the 812 Superfast and all, but at the same time it seems to be working on yet another version of the 488.
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Get A Manual 2-Series While You Can, BMW Is About To Ditch It

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 10:04 AM PDT


BMW will soon stop offering manual versions of the 2-Series in the US as part of their streamlining process on equipment levels.
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Honda To Weird Out Goodwood Visitors With 'The Human Car'

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 09:30 AM PDT


Honda UK's 'Human Car' has arrived at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, as an abstract representation of how humans are finally closing the gap between man and machine.
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New Porsche 911 Reports For Police Duty In Austria [w/Video]

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 09:09 AM PDT


The Austrian Federal Ministry of Interior has a long history with Porsche, which spans all the way back to the 1960s, when the company used to supply cars to the country's law enforcement agencies.
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Future Audi RS Models Might Offer Rear-Wheel Drive Too

Posted: 29 Jun 2017 08:35 AM PDT


Audi's performance cars have always been famous for offering the Quattro all-wheel drive system, but that may very well change in the future.
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