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Mercedes C-Class, GLC And GLC Coupe Gain New Enhancements, Sporty Special Models

Posted: 16 Aug 2017 04:30 AM PDT


Mercedes-Benz has made the C-Class Saloon and Estate more appealing by launching a new special model that builds on the AMG Exterior line and the Avantgarde Interior design and equipment grades.
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Honda Jazz Type R Rendered Fit To Take On Fiesta ST

Posted: 16 Aug 2017 04:07 AM PDT


With the rebirth of the Civic Type R, Honda has shown once again that it's capable of producing hot hatches as good as any on the market. But small as it may be in America, the Civic is considered to be pretty big in other parts of the world – and in Type R spec, pretty expensive, too.
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McLaren Goes Down-Market For Its Littlest Fans

Posted: 16 Aug 2017 03:34 AM PDT


As much as McLaren has expanded its customer base with the launch of the Sports Series, it still has far more fans than it has customers for its exotic supercars. And not all of them can afford to spend six figures on a set of wheels. Heck, not all of them can even drive yet – at least not a real car, anyway.
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Chinese Automaker Chery Previews European Assault To Start In Frankfurt

Posted: 16 Aug 2017 03:01 AM PDT


Chery has big plans to mount an assault on the European market, and intends to unveil the first of its new products at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
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Formula E Teams Hope Sport Doesn't Become An Arms Race

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 07:52 PM PDT


A host of Formula E teams have said that the championship shouldn't lose focus and turn into an arms race when new manufacturers arrive on the grid.
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The Creators Of The Crazy Y2K Turbine Superbike Are Back

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 07:12 PM PDT


Seventeen years ago, when the world was fixated on the Y2K bug, a little-known company dubbed Marine Turbine Technologies (MTT) started to build its turbine-powered superbike, appropriately dubbed the Y2K.
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Audi E-Tron Imperator Concept Is All About Technology And Comfort

Posted: 16 Aug 2017 12:37 AM PDT


With the rise of autonomous driving systems and electric powertrains, the typical car is set to look significantly different in a couple of decades, perhaps like the Mercedes F015 Luxury in Motion Concept.
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Waymo Secures Patent That Softens Car Before Pedestrian Impact

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 06:03 PM PDT


Waymo has just been awarded a patent that could help save lives in the event of a collision with a pedestrian.
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Continental To Debut Wireless Charging System In Frankfurt

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 05:01 PM PDT


Tire manufacturer Continental will premiere its wireless-charging system at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Aston Martin Unveils The Vanquish Zagato Speedster And Shooting Brake

Posted: 16 Aug 2017 12:37 AM PDT


Aston Martin has released the first pictures of the Vanquish Zagato Speedster and Shooting Brake.

Set to join the previously announced Coupe and Volante, the latest two additions are already a hit as Aston Martin has sold out of its entire production run of the Speedster. This is an impressive feat as the model isn't slated to go into production until next year.

The Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake is the newest entry to the lineup and it boasts a dramatic body which is sure to garner plenty of attention. Aston Martin only released a couple of pictures of the model but the company says the vehicle is a "strict two-seater" with a unique roof which has a glass inlay that allows light to flood into the cabin.

Speaking of the interior, the Shooting Brake has herringbone carbon fiber trim, anodized bronze controls, and optional aniline leather upholstery. Buyers will also find a power tailgate which opens to reveal a "luxuriously trimmed rear cabin area" complete with a tailored luggage set.

Production will be limited to a total of 325 units including 99 Coupes, 99 Volantes, 99 Shooting Brakes, and 28 Speedsters. This will ensure the models remain exclusive but Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman confirmed a handful of customers have ordered one of every example.

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Porsche Driver Brake Checks Fire Truck Ready To Pick A Fight

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 04:27 PM PDT


For whatever reason, some drivers don't understand the need for emergency vehicles, like this guy here, who jeopardized the integrity of his Porsche 911 by brake checking a fire truck.
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DeLorean Entering The Future With A Flying Car

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 03:58 PM PDT


The name DeLorean is almost exclusively associated with Back to the Future but now, the company is racing towards the future with its aim of creating a flying car.
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Kia Sorento Explodes After BBQ Grill Is Left On And Ignited By A Cigarette

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 03:29 PM PDT


Grilling is a summer tradition but some people don't realize the explosive potential of propane tanks.
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Mercedes Exterior Designers Dismisses Convertible Crossovers

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 03:00 PM PDT


The convertible crossover trend is bewildering to many, especially in light of the Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet disaster, but that didn't stop Range Rover from creating the Evoque Convertible.
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Volkswagen T-Roc Shows Its Interior In Latest Teaser Video

Posted: 16 Aug 2017 12:37 AM PDT


The teaser campaign for the Volkswagen T-Roc continues as the company has released a new video of its upcoming crossover.
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Custom Announced, Priced From $44,995

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 02:03 PM PDT


The Chevrolet Tahoe is entering the 2018 model year with a new value-focused special edition.
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BMW Z4 Concept Teased, Production Model Confirmed For Next Year

Posted: 16 Aug 2017 12:37 AM PDT


BMW has released a new teaser image of the roadster concept ahead of its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Snapped On The Factory Floor

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 01:00 PM PDT


The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has been caught completely undisguised at the company's plant in Toledo, Ohio.
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Uber Shareholders Want Benchmark Kicked Off The Board

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 12:33 PM PDT


Just a few days after venture capital firm Benchmark asked former Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick to leave the ride-hailing company's board, a number of Uber shareholders have hit back and say Benchmark should in fact leave Uber's board.
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Low-Mileage 2003 Honda S2000 In Suzuka Blue Is Very Tempting

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM PDT


The S2000 is unquestionably one of the very best sports cars built by Honda and came to life during the Japanese automaker's performance car hey-day of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

To this day, it is one of the best performance cars money can buy and this example is no exception to that rule.
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Cyclist Gets Into It With Red Mitsubishi Driver In Brazil

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 11:29 AM PDT


When they say that red is the color of passion, sometimes they forget that people can also be passionate in a lot of negative ways.
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Santorini Blue '95 BMW M5 Touring Individual Is One Of Two

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 04:00 PM PDT


Just 891 examples of the E34-generation BMW M5 Touring were ever produced and of those, only two were painted in Santorini Blue. Now one of them is for sale.
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Fast & Furious Live To Bring On Screen Drama To Arenas Worldwide

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 10:28 AM PDT


Not satisfied with the Fast & Furious franchise being turned into a box office-juggernaut, Vin Diesel has revealed that the series will expand into new areas, namely a live world tour in the vein of Top Gear Live.
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What's More Ludicrous? A Tesla P100D Model S Or A 1,000 HP Cadillac CTS-V?

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 10:01 AM PDT


If you're going to beat a flagship Tesla Model S in a drag race, you better throw everything plus the kitchen sink in its direction.
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Hillclimb Organizers Fined After Hammond's Fiery Swiss Crash

Posted: 15 Aug 2017 09:30 AM PDT


The organizers of the Swiss hillclimb event where Richard Hammond crashed a Rimac Concept_One in June have been fined a touch over $5,000 by the country's sporting authority.
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