Saturday 21 October 2017

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Get Behind The Wheel Of Mercedes-AMG's Facelifted 381HP GLA 45

Posted: 21 Oct 2017 03:44 AM PDT


Here's a POV video that could make some of you consider making a deposit for the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45.
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Halved FSO Polonez Is Another Internet Oddity

Posted: 21 Oct 2017 02:32 AM PDT


Remember that widened classic Austin Mini with seating for six? Well, this FSO Polonez has went through some chopping of its own.
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Carlex Design Builds Another Sporty Mercedes V-Class

Posted: 21 Oct 2017 01:20 AM PDT


We're starting to think Carlex has a "thing" for the Mercedes Vito, since this isn't the first tuned example we've seen them put together.
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Is It More Efficient To Coast In Gear Or In Neutral?

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 07:35 PM PDT


Is it more fuel efficient to coast while in gear or in neutral? This is a question we've pondered in the past too, and thanks to Engineering Explained, we finally have an answer.
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Classic Jaguar XK120 Was Kept In A Barn For 50 Years

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 07:01 PM PDT


A 1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster discovered in a Wisconsin barn after half a century of hibernation is currently for sale on eBay.
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2020 Audi GT Exercise Is Like A 100 Coupe S From The Future

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 06:27 PM PDT


What you see here is a bachelor thesis project for a four-seater Audi GT said to be inspired by architectural landmarks, gadgets, and even fighter planes.
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Would You Ever Cross-Shop A Tesla Model 3 With A 2018 Honda Accord?

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 05:49 PM PDT


Let's say you had $30,000 or so for a mid-size family car and unlike many folks these days who have eyes only for SUVs, you wanted a sedan. Would your shopping list include Honda's new 2018 Accord (read our first drive here) and Tesla's Model 3?

Suffice to say, these two vehicles share nothing in common when it comes to powertrains, but some people seem to think they're surprisingly, though perhaps irrelevantly, similar in other aspects.
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Ken Block Takes To Detroit's Streets In His Mustang Hoonicorn V2

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 05:11 PM PDT


We're only just recovering from the sensory overload that was Climbkhana and Ken Block is already working on his latest project.
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Ford Recalls 1.3 Million Pickups To Shield Door Latches

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 04:38 PM PDT


Recalling a model as prolific as the Ford F-150 is no simple matter. Just take this latest campaign, for example, which involves over 1.3 million vehicles.
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World's First Alfa Romeo Could Sell For $1.5 Million At Auction

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 05:50 PM PDT


A stunning 1921 Alfa Romeo G1 will be auctioned early next year and is expected to sell for roughly $1.5 million.
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Possible Skoda Entry Into The United States Pushed To The Backburner

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 03:30 PM PDT


Skoda has been eyeing a potential entry into the United States but those plans have reportedly been pushed back.
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Aston Martin To Launch Two New Lagonda Models By 2023

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 03:01 PM PDT


Aston Martin is working on a variety of different models including the Vantage, Vanquish, and Valkyrie but CEO Andy Palmer has just confirmed the company is also working to revive the Lagonda brand.
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Toyota Tops Consumers Reports Brand Reliability, Cadillac Finishes Dead Last

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 04:41 PM PDT


Consumers Reports recently released its reliability ratings, much to the chagrin of Tesla, and the results show some surprises.
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Ford Showcases Seven Mustangs Ahead Of SEMA

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 02:02 PM PDT


The 2018 Ford Mustang will be a familiar sight at SEMA as Ford will showcase seven customized models.
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Are The Evora GT430 Models The Best Lotus' Ever?

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 01:31 PM PDT


Both the Lotus Evora GT430 and GT430 Sport are the brand's most extreme Evora variations ever. Not only that, they're comfortably the fastest. But, are they the best?
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Holden Builds Its Final Model In Australia, Marks The End Of 69 Years Of Production

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 12:59 PM PDT


After 69 years of automotive production, Holden marked a somber moment as the last Australian-built model rolled off the assembly line earlier today.
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Mexican Auto Group Rejects U.S. Proposed NAFTA Changes On Rules Of Origin

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 12:35 PM PDT


Proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have been rejected by the Mexican Auto Industry Association.
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Almost One-Third Of New Vehicles Don't Have A Spare Tire!

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 12:07 PM PDT


Approximately one-third of 2017 model year vehicles sold in the United States don't come with spare tires, the American Automobile Association (AAA) has discovered.
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Lamborghini Makes Five Special Edition Aventador S Roadsters For Japan

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 11:33 AM PDT


Lamborghini has celebrated its 50th anniversary in Japan by staging the Asian debut of the Aventador S Roadster in the country and introducing a new limited edition model.
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Can We Interest You In A Manual, V10 Screamer With A BMW M Badge On It?

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 11:05 AM PDT


There's a 2008 BMW E60 M5 offered in auction but unlike the majority of its kind, this one comes with three pedals and a stick.
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What's It Like Driving Faster Than The Speed Of Sound?

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 10:39 AM PDT


It has been 20 years since the Thrust SSC became the first car to break the sound barrier and set a land speed record of 763 mph (1,228 km/h).
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Ford Dealer Selling 750HP F-150 Shelby Models With Factory Warranty

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 09:59 AM PDT


A Ford dealership in Tennessee will sell you a 750 hp 2017 Ford F-150 complete with a factory warranty.
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Dodge Charger State Trooper Flips Over Suspect's Mustang In Chase

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 12:15 PM PDT


Having a suspect speed towards your car while chased by multiple interceptors definitely sounds unnerving. Thankfully the cops put an end to this pursuit before anything bad happened.
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Tesla Model 3 Owners Won't Get Any Free Supercharging

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 08:57 AM PDT


While some Tesla enthusiasts may have placed Model 3 deposits expecting free Supercharging, the electric automaker has confirmed that the pay-per-use model will be the only way for Model 3 owners to use the network.
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Polestar 1 Shooting Brake Render Marries Performance And Practicality

Posted: 20 Oct 2017 08:28 AM PDT


Driving around in a 600 horsepower hybrid should be plenty rewarding, though thankfully Polestar thought about fuel consumption as well, giving the '1' a 93-mile (150 km) all-electric range.
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