Monday, 30 May 2016

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Lamborghini Aventador SV Gets To Stretch Its Legs, Is An Absolute Hoot To Drive

Posted: 29 May 2016 06:49 PM PDT


The Aventador is a bit tame, said no one ever, yet the SuperVeloce is that much more brutal.
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Holden Rolls Out Three 456 HP HSV Specials

Posted: 29 May 2016 05:39 PM PDT


Unfortunately, Holden will officially cease engine and vehicle manufacturing in 2017, and that's final. But until then, its special-vehicles partner will offer three limited edition 2016MY cars.
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Red Bull & Toro Rosso Sign Engine Deal With Renault

Posted: 29 May 2016 03:08 PM PDT


Renault will be powering more than its own team in the next FIA Formula One World Championship.
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1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Up For Auction After Four Decades

Posted: 29 May 2016 01:40 PM PDT


With values skyrocketing, classic Ferraris tend to trade hands quite often, earning their previous owners a handsome profit. But not this one. The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 you see here has been owned by the same collector for over four decades, but now he's selling it.
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BMW Japan Parties With M6 Celebration Edition

Posted: 29 May 2016 12:12 PM PDT


As BMW continues celebrating its centenary, its Japanese division has just launched another special.
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F1 To Implement Cockpit Safety Halos For 2017

Posted: 29 May 2016 11:01 AM PDT


Formula One is set to grow significantly safer for its drivers. Starting next season, all cars on the grid will incorporate a "halo" structure similar to the one that Ferrari has been testing.
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Nissan GT-R Tackles The Twisties Of Route Napoléon

Posted: 29 May 2016 09:44 AM PDT


Known as the N85 (although it includes other parts, too), this piece of tarmac also happens to be one of the most famous road for petrolheads in Europe.
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X-Men Need Cars Too... When They're Not Flying Or Teleporting

Posted: 29 May 2016 08:00 AM PDT


With the X-Men going up against their most formidable opponent in Apocalypse, we think it's time they finally got some rides that matched their style and cater to their needs.
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Does The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Work As A Convertible?

Posted: 29 May 2016 05:28 AM PDT


Presented over last weekend's concours event on the shores of Lake Como, the Vanquish Zagato Concept caused quite a stir.
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Sunday, 29 May 2016

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BMW's Museum Is A Treasure Trove Of Motoring Icons

Posted: 29 May 2016 03:53 AM PDT


As one of Germany's best known and most respected automotive brands, BMW has a cult following unlike very few other marques.
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Driver Miraculously Escapes Getting Hit During Multiple Car Pile-up

Posted: 28 May 2016 06:48 PM PDT


When fog brings traffic to a halt in a motorway, getting out of your vehicle and not making a run for it really isn't a good idea.
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Topless Porsche 911 Turbo S Gets Ninja-Style Wheels

Posted: 28 May 2016 05:28 PM PDT


When it comes to custom wheel designs, Forgiato are among the best in the business at helping your car stand out in a crowd.
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Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Growling Its Way Into Dealerships Next Year

Posted: 28 May 2016 04:03 PM PDT


As consumers are buying more crossovers than ever, Mercedes is getting ready to expand the GLC family, with a range-topping AMG GLC 63.
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PSA Details Future EV With 280 Miles Of Range, Plus 2019 PHEV Plans [w/Videos]

Posted: 28 May 2016 02:46 PM PDT


The French company said they will built their future electric and plug-in hybrid models on two modular global platforms.
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Mercedes To Invest $3.3 Billion In New Engine Technologies

Posted: 28 May 2016 02:29 PM PDT


The German company is developing a new family of engines, designed to meet future RDE requirements with the first member found under the bonnet of the new E-Class.
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Lincoln Trademarks Zephyr Name, No One Knows What For

Posted: 28 May 2016 12:08 PM PDT


Although not used with modern Lincolns anymore, the Zephyr nameplate has been with the American car manufacturer ever since 1936. Now, the company has filed a trademark application for it.
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Nissan ProPilot Is An Autonomous Leaf Showcased At The G7 Summit

Posted: 28 May 2016 10:44 AM PDT


Joining Honda and their autonomous Clarity FCV at the Group 7 (G7) Summit in Japan, Nissan has displayed a self-driving Leaf dubbed ProPilot.
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How To Make An Old Mercedes S600 Sound Like A Pagani Zonda

Posted: 28 May 2016 10:57 AM PDT


The AMG-developed V12s found on Pagani's visceral Zondas were sourced from Mercedes' M120 engine found in Merc's high-end luxury and sports cars.
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Tesla Model Y Could Spark All-Electric Crossover Revolution

Posted: 28 May 2016 08:09 AM PDT


After adding the Model X and announcing a late 2017 launch for the Model 3, Tesla's fourth model will enter a new, yet uncrowded, segment.
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BMW M3 E30 With 120k Miles Restored - And It's A Steal

Posted: 28 May 2016 06:44 AM PDT


The original M3 became a collectors' icon over the last few years and it's well documented that some examples exchanged hands for as much as six figures.
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VW Golf GTI Clubsport S Flat Out At The Nurburgring

Posted: 28 May 2016 05:33 AM PDT


After it murdered the front-wheel drive record of the Nordschleife, the Golf GTI Clubsport S has returned to the crime scene.
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