Saturday 10 June 2017

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Fernando Alonso Open To Staying If McLaren Starts Winning By September

Posted: 10 Jun 2017 03:57 AM PDT


Ahead of this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren-Honda driver Fernando Alonso suggested that his current team needs to improve drastically if he is to stay next year.
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Classic Beetle-Inspired VW Up! 'Special Bug' Edition Goes On Sale From €13,625

Posted: 10 Jun 2017 02:40 AM PDT


Volkswagen have yet to decide whether they will continue to build the Beetle beyond the current generation, but in the meanwhile it is capitalizing on the legend of the original by launching a special edition of the Up!, inspired by the 1982 Bug.
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Renault-Nissan Reportedly Planning To Enter Energy Market With Battery Plant

Posted: 10 Jun 2017 01:25 AM PDT


Renault-Nissan is looking into building a 100-megawatt power storage plant in Europe, which will lead in a new project in the energy storage business.
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Is This The World's Worst Failed Parking Attempt?

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 07:23 PM PDT


We know you've seen bad drivers before, but this lady might have just taken the cake by continuously crashing her car every which way she could point it.
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Electrified Vehicles Sales Soar, More Than 2 Million Units On The Road Today

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 06:41 PM PDT


According to a new report by the International Energy Agency, sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are booming as more than 750,000 models were registered last year alone.
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Rolls-Royce Sweptail Works Fine As A Convertible, Doesn't It?

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 06:00 PM PDT


Rolls-Royce broke the mold by presenting the one-off Sweptail during the 2017 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este last month, on the shores of lake Como, Italy.
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Scooped Mercedes G-Class Prototype Sounds Mean - Could It Be The New AMG?

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 05:17 PM PDT


Mercedes-Benz have been testing the successor of the current G-Wagon ever since last year, and despite the obvious similarities, it will be entirely new.
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BMW X5 Looks Ready To Tackle Some Steep Virtual Slopes

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 04:38 PM PDT


Midsize luxury SUVs, such as the BMW X5, are mostly known for their kid hauling abilities rather than coping with harsh environment.
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1941 Kozy Coach Trailer And 1932 Ford V-8 Hot Rod Are Made For Each Other

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 04:00 PM PDT


Summer has finally arrived in most parts of the northern hemisphere, so why not go for some backcountry exploring with this classic caravan?
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Audi Transforms Its Le Mans Racer To A Formula E In Latest Spot

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 03:28 PM PDT


After winning 106 out of 185 races, including 13 victories at Le Mans, Audi has pulled out of the FIA World Endurance Championship and from now on will be focusing their attention on Formula E.
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Verde Mantis Lamborghini Huracan Gets A Vilner Interior Makeover

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 02:59 PM PDT


Vilner believes that, unless you go for Lamborghini's bespoke "Ad Personam" program, the Lamborghini Huracan has an "oddly dull and colorless cockpit, compared to the expressive exterior", which is why they decided to apply their own upgrades.
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Three GM Crossovers Top 'Made in America' Auto Index

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 02:28 PM PDT


American University's Kogod School of Business has released its annual Made in America Auto Index.
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Shelby Reimagines The 1997 Ford Mustang GT

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 01:56 PM PDT


Shelby American has created a one-off model based on a 1997 Ford Mustang.
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Nissan Frontier Attack Concept Unveiled In Buenos Aires

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 01:24 PM PDT


Nissan has unveiled the Frontier Attack concept at the Buenos Aires Auto Show.
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Is This The Best Sounding Ferrari You've Ever Heard?

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 01:00 PM PDT


While few road legal vehicles are capable of sounding just like a crazed Formula 1 car, this Novitec-tuned Ferrari F12 might just come close.
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Isle Of Man TT Rider Misses Gear And Gets Thrown Off Bike

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 12:32 PM PDT


As he was approaching Doran's Bend during this year's Isle of Man TT, Honda Racing's Guy Martin hit a "false neutral" in his Honda SP2 motorbike, resulting in a high-speed crash.
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2018 Ford Focus RS To Get A $5,000 Price Hike, Claims Report

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 12:00 PM PDT


Ford recently announced plans to offer a limited edition Focus RS to celebrate the end of production of the current model.
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ABT Wants To Give Your New Audi A5 Cabrio More Grunt

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 11:35 AM PDT


Owners of the new generation Audi A5 Cabriolet who believe their rides could use more muscle, can turn to ABT Sportsline.
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Man Builds Hidden Garage In House To Avoid Legal Issues

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 11:03 AM PDT


If you own a house but aren't allowed to make visible changes to the exterior, integrating a garage within the current design makes a lot of sense.
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2018 Honda Accord Previewed, Drops V6 In Favor Of Type R Turbo Engine

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 06:25 PM PDT


Honda has released the first details about the 2018 Accord and it's going turbo.
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GM Sale Of Opel To PSA Could Be Completed Ahead Of Schedule

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 10:02 AM PDT


GM could complete the sale of Opel, its European arm, to the PSA Group as early as July 31.
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Next BMW 3-Series Will Gain M Performance Variants, M3 Gets Electrification

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 09:31 AM PDT


Following the launch of the redesigned 5- and 7-Series, BMW is hard at working putting the finishing touches on the new 3-Series.
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Chris Harris Compares Lexus GS F To BMW M5 With Surprising Results

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 09:03 AM PDT


For many, even as its successor is almost here, the F10 BMW M5 remains the benchmark in its class, thanks to its excellent balance, rear-wheel drive antics and handling characteristics. So on paper, compared to something like the Lexus GS F, the old M5 has the advantage.
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Someone Bid $200,000 For The First U.S. Honda Civic Type-R

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 08:32 AM PDT


Honda USA is currently auctioning the first U.S.-spec Civic Type-R for charity, with the highest bid at the moment being a scarcely believable $200,000.
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Porsche 911 Turbo Nails Mustang Impression At Car Meet

Posted: 09 Jun 2017 12:34 PM PDT


When it comes to operating a motor vehicle, one of the most dangerous things you can either say or think is something along the lines of "watch this".
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