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Poll: American or German? We Compare Cadillac Elmiraj and Mercedes S-Class Coupe Studies

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 06:48 PM PDT


In late August, Cadillac wooed the crowds at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California with the striking Elmiraj, a concept for a two-door luxury coupe that also hinted at the brand's upcoming BMW 7-Series challenger.

Only a few weeks later, at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz presented its vision of a luxury coupe in the form of the S-Class Coupe, which will enter production in about a year or so.

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U Spy: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Possibly, New C63 AMG

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 05:23 PM PDT


The premium compact sedan segment is about to heat up as one of the major players in the market, Mercedes-Benz, is only months away from the presentation of the new generation C-Class series, which may take place at the Geneva Motor Show in March, if not earlier. Read more »

Ferrari's LaFerrari Rumbles and Grumbles Around the Nürburgring [w/Videos]

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 04:25 PM PDT


It's anyone's guess why Ferrari is the only one of three supercar makers that recently presented a new exotic hybrid model, the other two being McLaren with the P1 and Porsche with its record breaking 918 Spyder, that continues to have its proposal under wraps on the road and the track. Read more »

BMW X6M Earns Its Stripes with New Design Edition

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 04:00 PM PDT


BMW has released a new special version of the X6 M called the "Design Edition", which brings a series of styling upgrades both inside and outside.

Unveiled on BMW M's Facebook page, the car comes equipped with 21-inch M Performance double-spoke light alloy wheels, M Performance carbon front splitter, rear spoiler and mirror caps, matte black kidney grille, a black rear diffuser and optional M Performance stripes in BMW M's colors.

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US Department of Transportation Sent to Court for Excessively Delaying Backup Camera Law

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 03:39 PM PDT


We reported a couple of months ago that the law making backup cameras mandatory had been in the works and been discussed for the last few years (since the days of president George W. Bush, who signed in support of it in 2008) had been postponed for a 2015 introduction. Read more »

All You Need to Know About Speed Limits and Their Usefulness

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 03:18 PM PDT


Authorities and mainstream media always tell us to stick to the speed limit, don't drink and drive, and never carry around illegal immigrants in our trunks. All normal and healthy advice, you would say, but since both sides have often proven incapable of bringing us accurate and honest information at anything resembling a consistent rate, it makes some like me question if they are actually doing their jobs (well?), and wonder just how competent and/or well-intended they actually are. Read more »

Qoros 3 Sedan Becomes China’s First Car to Get 5 Stars in EuroNCAP Tests [w/Videos]

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 02:31 PM PDT


The Qoros 3 Sedan has been awarded 5 stars in EuroNCAP's most recent safety tests, thus becoming the first car developed in China to get the maximum rating. Furthermore, the compact model received the highest overall score so far in 2013. Read more »

Check Out the Practical Side of New BMW 420d Coupe in 800-Mile Test [w/Video]

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 01:57 PM PDT


The BMW 4-Series Coupe is not only about powerful gasoline engines and M Performance packages. The base 420d SE model is the one that most people will buy (in Europe, of course), as the diesel 4-Series is expected to make up a large portion of the sales. So how does the 420d present itself? Auto Express magazine took it for a long test drive, covering 800 miles (1,287 km) across Great Britain to find out. Read more »

Video Tries to Explain the Attraction Provided by Classic Porsche 911s

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 01:33 PM PDT


The Porsche 911 is a hugely popular project car for those who want an iconic, instantly-recognizable shape, that is not the hardest to work on, has lots of kits readily available and if built and serviced correctly, it tends to be a reliable every-day classic. Read more »

Scoop: New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Muscles Up with S63 AMG Version

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 01:05 PM PDT


After the debut of the S-Class Coupe Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, we have a pretty close / good idea of what the production car will look like. But what about its power sources? Well, fortunately, you don't have to look far for an answer to that, as the Coupe will borrow its entire lineup from the new S-Class Sedan. Read more »

VW Reportedly Developing New Twin-Turbo VR6 Engine with Up to 450 HP

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 12:33 PM PDT


Volkswagen is working on a new narrow-angle V6 direct-injection gasoline engine, a report citing sources from the carmaker's engineering headquarters claims.

AutoWeek reports the new powerplant is being developed at VW's Braunschweig engineering headquarters under the supervision of the carmaker's new head of engine development, Fritz Eichler. He has previously worked for Mercedes AMG and has been responsible for the development of the current generation of AMG engines.

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Non Di Nuovo*…Alfa Romeo 4C's U.S. Launch Reportedly Pushed Back to Q2 2014

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 12:14 PM PDT


As if the news that the Alfa Romeo 4C will be 100 kg (220 lbs) heavier in the U.S. was not enough, Fiat has reportedly delayed the return of the Alfa Romeo brand to the United States until the second quarter of 2014, according to Bloomberg News, which says it spoke with Chrysler spokesman, Rick Deneau. Read more »

Watch the New Need for Speed Movie Trailer

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 11:33 AM PDT


There has certainly been no lack of information and media material surrounding the upcoming Need for Speed movie, but the official trailer eluded us. Up until today, that is, as DreamWorks Studios' movie adaptation of Electronic Arts' Need for Speed (NFS) franchise now comes with its first cinematic trailer, with more to follow. Read more »

New Corvette Stingray vs. BMW M3 Coupe and Shelby GT500, Guess Who Won…

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 11:01 AM PDT


Remember Edmund's track tests between the new 2014 Corvette Stingray C7 and Chrysler's 2013 SRT Viper, 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition and Porsche 911 Carrera S (clicking on the links will take to the respective video reviews)?

Well, the online publication has returned with two more rivals for Detroit's newest performance sports coupe, the soon-to-be replaced BMW M3 Coupe with the Lime Edition orange package, and the Shelby GT500.

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New Mazda6 Dropped Down, Chopped Off and Souped Up in Render

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 10:40 AM PDT


From the land of…it's probably never going to happen in real life, comes this rendering of a highly customized 2014 Mazda6 sedan. Made by graphic designer Hugo Silva from Portugal (but currently living in the U.K.), it's computer generated version of a two-door, convertible iteration of the Japanese firm's saloon with a tuning twist. Read more »

Fiat 500L and Panda May Get the Abarth Treatment

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 10:17 AM PDT


Fiat's performance division Abarth has only touched the 500, 500C and Punto models so far, turning them into more powerful and faster versions. Things are about to change, though, as Abarth is looking to expand its range by offering a performance version of the Fiat 500L small MPV. Read more »

If Real, This is One Helluva Double Whammy…

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 09:20 AM PDT


Forgive us for being skeptical with certain videos, but a lack of proof and the knowledge that pranks and even TV scenes are passed on as real events in some instances, forces us to act this way adding question marks to some stories.

This footage, obtained from a nearby security camera, depicts an almost implausible incident in which a pedestrian kicking around what looks to be a tennis ball is banged on the head by a parking bar that throws him down to the ground. But his troubles are not over as the BMW 3-Series E36 sedan waiting to cross drives over his legs…

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Chrysler to Release Reworked 2.0-Liter Engine Named Hurricane in 2016

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 08:55 AM PDT


Chrysler's engine lineup has benefited a lot from incorporating Fiat technology, most notably the Italian automaker's electronic valve lift system called MultiAir. In the four-cylinder range, the group overhauled the 2.0- and 2.4-liter engines between 2010 and 2012, but the smaller unit didn't get the fancy new tech, while the larger "Tigershark" did. Read more »

First Taste of New BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe's Straight-Six Turbo Sounds

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 08:25 AM PDT


It's not the first six-cylinder mill in the M3's illustrious history, in fact it's the third one after the E36 and E46 generations of the series, but it's the first to breathe through turbochargers, so like many of you, we too are curious about BMW's powerplant of choice for the new M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe, which were technically detailed last night. Read more »

Lamborghini CEO Says Urus SUV will Go into Production

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 08:05 AM PDT


Stephan Winkelmann, the CEO of Lamborghini, said the sports car manufacturer will build the Urus SUV, which was unveiled at the Auto China 2012 as a concept.

"We're working on it and it will come, which will be good for the brand," Winkelmann said about the SUV in an interview, according to a Bloomberg-sourced report on Japan Times. "We're going low profile now. I can't tell you much on details now, but when we get close to the launch, we will have more," the executive added.

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NCE Creates Both Coupe and Convertible Versions of New Range Rover

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 07:46 AM PDT


Evidently, there's an untapped market for all sorts of additional body styles for the new generation of Land Rover's Range Rover luxury SUV, and Newport Convertible Engineering (NCE) is more than happy to bring on the goods to those with pretty deep pockets. Read more »

1927 Ford Model T Double Trouble Sports Two Supercharged V8s with 1,200HP +

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 07:11 AM PDT


Talk about the past coming to haunt your dreams in the present. Gordon Tronson, a New Zealander living in Las Vegas and whom I remember from a recent episode of the History Channel's "Counting Cars" television show, has manufactured a pretty cool custom ride from a 1927 Ford Model T simply known as "Double Trouble". Read more »

Lexus Brings GS 350 Sedan Up to Date for 2014 Model Year with New 8-Speed Auto

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 06:52 AM PDT


The latest version of the GS sedan was introduced in 2012, for the 2013 model year, featuring a host of visible and invisible changes that Lexus thought would make a better contender in the class and boost its sales. Now, it gets even more, courtesy of yet another model year revamp, this time for 2014. Read more »

1997 Renault Sport Spider Pops Up For Sale in Florida

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 06:23 AM PDT


The Renault Sport Spider is one of those cars you just want to go for a drive in, promising good handling but not much power, only boasting 148 hp - it's meant for fun, not speed. Read more »

What the Bull…? Low Rider Rodeo Brings New Ups and Downs

Posted: 25 Sep 2013 05:43 AM PDT


Apparently, some people have all the time in the world to bring their weirdest thoughts into the real world – like strapping a man on the roof of an old American coupe turned into a jumping low-rider and let the air shocks transform it into a mechanical rodeo bull on wheels. Read more »

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