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Aston Martin to Keep V12, Manual Gearboxes for the Foreseeable Future

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 03:18 AM PDT

The future is looking up for Aston Martin as a brand, at least if we base our judgment on a recent report that details the firm's future ambitions.
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No V8s and Manual Transmissions for the New Audi R8, Quattro GmbH’s Boss Says

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 02:03 AM PDT

The all-new Audi R8 launched exclusively with V10 engines mated to dual-clutch automatic transmissions, with no mention about V8 or manual options.
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Every Ford RS Ever Made in One Gallery

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 06:31 PM PDT

Purists around the world like fast Fords. Even the ones who don't get crazy just by hearing an old Escort mentioned in a discussion, nod silently in approval over the various compliments thrown in the air.
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Base Corvette Stingray Takes on Gallardo Spyder in Highway Drag Race

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 05:46 PM PDT

The guys are at it again, only this time, watching the base model Corvette Stingray trying to keep up with the 520 HP Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder raises a few questions.
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Previewing The 2015 Formula One Season

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 05:14 PM PDT

Back when we asked our 5 Intriguing Questions for the new F1 season, we didn't really have any hard data to play with. Now, after two official pre-season test sessions, we're ready to draw some tough conclusions.
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Next-Generation Scirocco Imagined with Current VW Design Cues

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 04:36 PM PDT

2014 brought a facelift for the Volkswagen Scirocco, six years after the launch of the third-generation model.

An all-new Scirocco is expected in 2017 at the earliest, and reports so far are pointing towards a change of recipe, with the next-generation Scirocco tipped to migrate from the shooting brake shape towards a full-fledged sports coupe body style.
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Review Finds VW Passat Variant a Brilliant Estate Car

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 04:03 PM PDT

What matters the most for customers of estate models is practicality and in this respect the all-new VW Passat Variant does not disappoint. It has the biggest boot in its class, it offers plenty of space for rear seat passengers and enough cabin spaces for their belongings.
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So Much Want! One-Of-A-Kind VW Microbus Stretch Limo Sold For $220k

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 03:32 PM PDT

For VW Microbus enthusiasts, the 23 window Microbus is considered the Holy Grail. Today, we are sharing a very special unicorn: the world's only 1965 Volkswagen Microbus stretch limousine, complete with 33 windows as well as a ragtop sunroof.
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Lamborghini Reportedly Working on Two RWD Huracan Production Models

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 03:02 PM PDT

The all-new Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 has launched exclusively with all-wheel drive, but fans of rear-wheel drive Lambos need not despair. Lamborghini has confirmed that it is developing a lighter, more extreme RWD Huracan that will compete with Ferrari's new 488 GTB.
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Alfa Romeo 4C-Based Modern Lancia Stratos Rally Car Rendered

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 02:31 PM PDT

The legendary Lancia Stratos took the international rally stage by storm. However, the Lancia Stratos was gone just as it arrived: in a blaze of glory. Nearly 40 years since the Statos ceased production, Lancia still has not introduced a successor to the wild sports car.
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Here Are Two More Dodge Laws For You To Abide By

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 02:03 PM PDT

In case you're wondering why you shouldn't wear your yoga outfit when driving your Dodge Durango back from the studio, it's because you're in violation of a major 'Dodge Law'.
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Fastest Open-Top MINI Keeps Top On, Drops Most Of Its Camo

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 01:31 PM PDT

MINI isn't leaving much to the imagination with its latest 2016 John Cooper Works (JCW) Cabriolet prototype that our spies spotted in Europe.
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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Teased Ahead Of New York Auto Show Reveal

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 01:12 PM PDT

A save the date card has been issued for the unveiling of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander at next month's New York Auto Show.
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Russian Guy Goes All Chuck Norris On Poor Nissan Altima

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 12:43 PM PDT

We knew the day would come when man would finally rebel against machines – well, with a little imagination and some help from cheap and plentiful booze, that is…
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Seven New Concepts Heading To 2015 Easter Jeep Safari Set

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 12:00 PM PDT

The town of Moab in Utah will burst into life again on March 28 for the 49th Easter Jeep Safari event where the Detroit carmaker will debut seven new concept models.
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Lexus Details its First 2.0-Litre Turbo Petrol Engine

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 11:34 AM PDT

Lexus launched the European version of its NX200t and along with it came the full details of the company's first turbocharged petrol engine.
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Hot Damn, There's A New Honda CR-Z In The Works With A Turbo VTEC

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 11:43 AM PDT

While the Honda CR-Z might have been expected to fade quietly away because of its meager sales, Honda is rumored to give the sporty coupe a second try and with turbo VTEC power.

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Volkswagen's Budget Brand is Still Under Development

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 10:34 AM PDT

Volkswagen Group continues working on a new budget brand and will publish an update in the foreseeable future, according to CEO Martin Winterkorn.
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Holy Crap! Furious 7 Producers Really Did Parachute Cars Out Of A C-130!

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 08:27 PM PDT

Tempted as you may be to think that the scenes involving cars being parachuted out of an airplane in the 'Fast and Furious 7' trailer were filmed on a big green screen, you'd be wrong – it really did happen.
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New Ford Focus RS Might Have Even More Power Than Expected

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 09:36 AM PDT

Ok, so there is nothing left to be said about Ford's uber-hatch that hasn't been told yet, from its 4WD drivetrain to the turbocharged 2.3 EcoBoost and that 'drift' button to the launch control function and …err that is all the info Ford has given us.
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2015 Kia Sedona Visits Consumer Reports

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 09:02 AM PDT

The all-new Kia Sedona's styling is a massive improvement over the previous model, and the interior looks better too. It is also more luxurious and better equipped, but as Consumer Reports' Tom Mutchler found out during the first drive with the Sedona, Kia may have neglected practicality.
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2016 Chevy Spark's Interior Nabbed In Korea

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 08:27 PM PDT

While in the US, GM is blacking out teaser images of the 2016 Chevy Spark, in Korea, someone has been taking pictures of the new city car on the production line.
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More Details about Range Rover-Rivalling Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Will Be Sold in Europe

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 08:04 AM PDT

New details have surfaced about Jeep's Grand Wagoneer seven-seat SUV, with CEO Mike Manley saying the new model will go on sale in late 2018.
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Lamborghini Celebrates Another Record Year in Sales

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 07:37 AM PDT

We already know that the world needs more Lamborghinis and apparently, those with the means to purchase them, couldn't agree more.
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VW Gives German Workers A Reduced €5,900 Bonus For 2014

Posted: 12 Mar 2015 07:14 AM PDT

The Volkswagen brand will hand out a €5,900 (about US$6,270 at today's rates) performance bonus to roughly 115,000 of its German employees for 2014.
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