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Apollo Teases Other-Worldly IE Hypercar

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 04:30 AM PDT


Apollo Automobili has just released a teaser image of its new hypercar, which could end up being one of the wildest models on the market.
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A Speed Demon's Rolls-Royce Paints The Backdrop For New Phantom's Launch

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 04:05 AM PDT


Arguably the quintessential Rolls-Royce, the Phantom that relaunched the marque under BMW's patronage has now been discontinued. Soon, though, there'll be a new one to take its place, and the British marque is setting the stage with an exposition of eight great Phantoms from its extensive history.
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Mercedes Wants To Sell You Lewis Hamilton's Race-Winning W04 F1 Car

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 03:29 AM PDT


The list of people who drove the Mercedes W04 is pretty short. It includes Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, and maybe a test driver or two. And you could be next.
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Jaguar Recalls Half A Billion Dollars' Worth Of XJs

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 03:02 AM PDT


Of all the recall notices that cross our desks on a regular basis here at Carscoops, there are two kinds that typically catch our attention: either the recall is for a particularly noteworthy model, or it's rather large in scope. This one is neither, really, but we're bringing it to your attention anyway. And we'll tell you why.
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One Of The World's Cheapest SUVs, Dacia's Duster, Is Getting Renewed

Posted: 05 Jul 2017 01:46 AM PDT


Dacia has shifted into high gear when it comes to the development of their next-generation Duster, with prototypes being spotted on the road more often.
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Every Volvo Model To Be Electrified From 2019

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 10:54 PM PDT


Eager to cement its position as a leader in the industry, Volvo has announced that every new vehicle it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor.
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Luxury Automakers Suffering From Slowing Sales Despite Huge Model Ranges

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 07:52 PM PDT


Despite the best attempts of brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz to capture increasingly large segments of the market, both are suffering from falling sales in the United States.
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China's Traffic-Straddling Bus Grinds To A Halt

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 07:11 PM PDT


The idea of China's "traffic-straddling bus" has come to an abrupt stop following the arrests of 32 people from a key investment company that backed the project.
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U.S. Buyers Getting Stuck In Longer Car Loans Than Ever Before

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 06:31 PM PDT


Car buyers in the United States are getting stuck in lengthy car loans unlike ever before, CNN reports.
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Honda And Hitachi Finalize Agreement To Develop EVs

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 06:02 PM PDT


Honda and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture focused on developing electric vehicles.
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Rolls Royce To Skip Hybrids, Will Jump Straight To Pure Electric Models

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 05:10 PM PDT


Rolls Royce has ruled out using a hybrid powertrain in its future vehicles, opting instead to offer all-electric models once the technology is optimized.
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Jay Leno Blindfolds Doug DeMuro In 'Larger Than Life' Episode

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 04:22 PM PDT


If you're going to challenge a "car nerd", you might as well do it right and put them inside three different classic cars at a time, while taking away any visual inputs.
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Mark Webber To Help Develop Future Hardcore Porsches

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 03:30 PM PDT


Mark Webber is set to play a key role in the development of future Porsche models following his involvement with the 2018 911 GT2 RS.
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Lawyers Claim Uber's Ex-CEO Knew Of Stolen Google Files

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 02:31 PM PDT


Shortly after Travis Kalanick relinquished his position as chief executive of Uber, arch rival Alphabet asked a judge to find the ride-hailing service in contempt for failing to reveal that Kalanick knew of stolen information from Google.
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Join Rhys Millen For A Thrilling POV Run Up Pikes Peak

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 01:33 PM PDT


When it comes to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, few drivers are more familiar with its 156 turns than Rhys Millen, and this clip shows what all that experience translates into.
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U.S. New Car Sales Continue To Decline In June Despite Rising Incentives

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 12:37 PM PDT


Sales for light vehicles in the United States have dipped by 2.9 per cent in June on the back of five previous months of sales decline across the industry.
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Happy 4th Of July! These Are The 10 Most American Cars

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 11:54 AM PDT


It's America's birthday today, marking 241 years since the Declaration of Independence. So how do we celebrate? With American cars, of course!
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Driver Sentenced For Causing Deadly Car Accident, Forced To Carry Photo Of The Victim

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 11:00 AM PDT


A resident of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, has been sentenced and forced to carry a photo of the 18-year-old he killed in a multi-vehicle car crash in August 2016.
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MT Samples The 2017 Ford GT, Comes Away Mightily Impressed

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 10:28 AM PDT


It may have taken Ford two years to finish development of the new GT after its 2015 unveiling, but by all accounts, the wait has been worth it.
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2018 Ford Mustang Order Guide Leaked, Just Don’t Opt For The Chrome Grille

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 11:10 AM PDT


Ford has still to release the full technical details of the 2018 Mustang but the model's order guide has now hit the web.
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BMW X2 Patent Images Showcase Production-Ready Model

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 09:25 AM PDT


While we knew the upcoming BMW X2 wouldn't retain all those flashy elements found on the concept version, we're still happy to see how these patent images resemble prototypes that were already spotted multiple times.
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Mazda Does A "Real People, Not Actors" Spot Pinning 6 Against Mercedes And Audi

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 09:02 AM PDT


If premium vehicle owners can't tell the difference between a Mazda and something like an Audi A4 or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, questions need to be raised.
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Landwind X7 SUV Gets Facelift, Looks Less Like Range Rover Evoque

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 08:31 AM PDT


Aside from a slight change in appearance, Landwind's famous Range Rover Evoque clone, the X7, also received a new 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine.
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Porsche Hints At Sub-7 Minute 911 GT2 RS Nurburgring Time

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 08:00 AM PDT


Porsche has hinted that the new 911 GT2 RS may achieve a sub-7 minute lap around the Nurburgring.
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Ford’s 2004 Bronco Concept Finally Sees Some Action

Posted: 04 Jul 2017 07:28 AM PDT


While Ford has everyone excited with the return of the Bronco, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will remind everyone of the 2004 concept in his upcoming movie Rampage.
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