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We Compare the 2015 Subaru Legacy to its Conceptual Brethren

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 05:20 PM PST

How many of you were pleasantly surprised today to find out that Citroën's production C4 Cactus compact crossover stayed true to the original concept we saw last year- or if you prefer, the fact that the French thought of the box?

Now, raise your hands if similar thoughts crossed your mind when you saw the first photos of the all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy; anyone?

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Ferrari 458 and Buick Regal Get Into a Messy Situation in China

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 04:40 PM PST

We wonder if we should kiss this Ferrari 458 goodbye after the damages it sustained during an accident that took place somewhere in China, and which involved a locally made Buick Regal. Read more »

New Ford Ka Concept 4-Door is the Longer, Better-Looking Brother of the Figo

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 04:10 PM PST

Following the reveal of the Figo Sedan Concept in India, Ford has revealed a similar study in Brazil, called the Ka Concept 4-door. The two studies are essentially the same car, but differ in length and some other details. Read more »

Horacio Pagani Makes XCAR an Offer It Can’t Refuse

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 04:15 PM PST

What would you say if Horacio Pagani himself invited you to take a ride in his personal car? Obviously, the answer would be a big, loud "yes", especially if said car is a Zonda S 7.3, the sixth Zonda ever produced. That's exactly what XCAR presenter Alex Goy said when the founder of Pagani Automobili invited him for a ride. Read more »

1969 Lola T70 Mk IIIb by Sbarro Going Under the Hammer

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 03:10 PM PST

When it comes to designing a racing car, the main focus is always on performance and functionality, never pure aesthetics. However, history has many examples of what that is somehow not true when you actually look at the creations, many of which actually please the eye – the Ford GT40 is only one of them. Read more »

What Do You Think About Tesla Model S with Yellow and Rose Gold Colored Rims?

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 02:40 PM PST

At first, you may be quick to discard gold-colored alloy wheels as being too flashy or gaudy, but in some cars finished in certain shades, they can look pretty neat – and yes, the car we're thinking of is the Subaru Impreza WRX STI in the brand's traditional rally-blue hue. But how about a Tesla Model S? Read more »

Euro-Spec Jeep Cherokee to Debut in Geneva with Two New Diesel Engines [40 Photos]

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 02:15 PM PST

The new Jeep Cherokee has been on sale in the United States since October 2013, but the European debut of the SUV will take place at next month's Geneva Motor Show, with deliveries to start in the second quarter of 2014.

The Cherokee will arrive in Europe with the same "love it or hate it" design, but will add two new diesel engines.

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Is the 2014 Audi RS4 with Straight Pipes Europe’s Best Sounding V8?

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 01:49 PM PST

Having eight cylinders placed in a vee formation is usually something that is thought of as being an American tradition, but the Europeans do it well too, and have been doing so for decades. They do it differently, but the results are always worth mentioning. Read more »

New Citroen C4 Cactus Brings a Breath of Fresh Air to Compact Crossovers

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 03:12 PM PST

Official photos of the production version of Citroën's C4 Cactus Concept have popped up on the web giving us an early glimpse at the French automaker's compact crossover model that will not only keep the same designation as the study, but also its funky looks. Read more »

Fewer and Fewer Americans Own a Vehicle; Trend Set to Continue

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 01:01 PM PST

A study carried out by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) professor Michael Sivak revealed that the proposal of automotive ownership has been seeing fewer and fewer adepts ever since the year 2007. His findings indicated that, 9.22 percent of US households were without a vehicle in 2012, whereas in 2007, that number was closer to 8.72 percent. Read more »

Ram's New 1500 EcoDiesel EPA Rated at 28MPG Highway, Beats Every Pickup Truck in the Market

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 02:21 PM PST

If you're into cars, then you should be aware of the benefits of diesel engines, especially on commercial vehicles and trucks in general, where fuel economy and torque matter the most. American automakers are slowly catching up and adopting the use of diesel powertrains in their bestselling models, which are none other than pickup trucks.

We knew that the Chrysler Group's new diesel-powered Ram 1500 would excel in fuel economy and now, EPA has proved us right with the rear-wheel drive version of the truck earning ratings of 28mpg (8.4l/100km) highway, 20mpg (11.8l/100km) city and 23mpg (10.2l/100km) combined.

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1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Becomes UK’s Most Expensive Car at £24 Million

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 12:11 PM PST

To say that classic Ferraris are very expensive is obviously an understatement, and this latest transaction from the UK involving a wonderful piece of history from Maranello clearly proves it.

A 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (chassis 0704 TR) has become the most expensive car ever sold in the United Kingdom after changing hands for approximately £24 million ($39.5 million).

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This is Probably the Worst Place to Stop and Take a Leak…

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 11:46 AM PST

We understand that sometimes, when a man has to go (yes, you all know what we're talking about here…), he just has to go. Pure and simple. Read more »

VW Marks 65 Years since the First Beetle Landed in the U.S.

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 11:17 AM PST

In January 1949, the first VW Beetle arrived in the United States, paving the way for more than 5.5 million units that have been sold in the country spread over three model generations. Read more »

Paul Walker's Nissan Skyline GT-R from Fast&Furious 4 up for Sale for $1.35 Million

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 01:01 PM PST

Sadly, whenever a famous person perishes, we tend to see a spike in memorabilia items -be that in terms of quantity or prices. To be fair, however, the current seller of the original Nissan Skyline GT-R driven by the late Paul Walker in the 2009 'Fast and Furious 4' movie, has pledged to donate half the proceeds of the sale to the actor's charity Reach Out World Wide (ROWW). Read more »

Jaguar Posts Mean-Spirited Tweet About Maserati’s Ghibli…

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 10:21 AM PST

Jaguar must really have some issues with itself as a brand, if its idea of funny, witty commercials revolves around poking its rivals with a stick. I mean, the Maserati Ghibli is a nice car, and I find it much more desirable than the XF, a car whose leather-wrapped steering wheel disintegrates after a few tens of thousands of miles and is not known to be built that much better than what we've come to expect from Italian cars… Read more »

Toyota..."Emboldens" 2014.5 Camry Hybrid with New SE Limited Edition

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 10:51 AM PST

Stop the press! Well, not really, but anyway…Toyota has released a new special edition version (basically, it's an SE Hybrid trim) of the 2014.5MY Camry Hybrid with supposedly "sporty styling" cues of which only 5,000 units will be produced from February to June of 2014, each carrying a base MSRP of $27,845. Read more »

China Rewrites Auto History with 20 Million Cars Sold in 2013

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 09:36 AM PST

No single country has ever reported sales of 20 million cars in twelve months, until China did, that is, having announced the feat for the year that just passed. Not even the rebounded US market, with its total of 15.6 million vehicle sales could run it close. Read more »

New Chevrolet Adra Small SUV Concept Could Preview GM's Ford EcoSport Rival

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 09:04 AM PST

There's a lot of news coming out of the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo this week, as global carmakers are showing a growing interest in the Indian market, with most placing their efforts within the realm of the affordable sub-compact segment. Read more »

Lister Begins Taking Order for Revived Knobbly

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 08:42 AM PST

If you're into British racing cars and their proud heritage, then you must have heard of Lister, a racecar builder with a long history of making successful cars, the most recent of which being the not-so-successful Storm LMP, the final incarnation of which entered 14 races but failed to do anything notable. Read more »

One Lucky Son of a Gun Saves His Legs

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 08:16 AM PST

Snow and ice aren't dangerous only for automobiles, trucks and bikes, you know; the same applies to pedestrians, especially the ones who aren't as diligent as they should under wintery conditions. Read more »

Wald Dresses Up Mercedes E-Class Facelift and SLK Roadster

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 07:50 AM PST

Mercedes-Benz seems to have caught the eye of the imaginative tuning minds over at Wald International, as the Japanese brand has released two new packages, for the facelifted W212 E-Class sedan (from 2013 and onwards) and the R172 SLK roadster (from 2011 and onwards). Read more »

Renault and Opel/Vauxhall Preview their Upcoming Trafic and Vivaro Vans

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 07:26 AM PST

As you may probably know, the current Renault Trafic, Opel / Vauxhall Vivaro and Nissan Primastar vans, are built since 2001 as part of a collaboration between Opel/Vauxhall and Renault-Nissan. The partnership looks set to continue for the next-generation models as well, with both Renault and Opel/Vauxhall releasing teaser sketches of their third-generation vans. Read more »

Scoop: Renault Initiale Paris Concept Turns Into the All-New Espace

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 07:00 AM PST

What we have here are the first spy shots of the fifth generation of Renault's pioneering series of Espace minivans. If you haven't been following the auto show circuit, the French firm previewed the looks of its flagship people carrier with the impressive Initiale Paris Concept at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Read more »

Mercedes-Benz Shares UK Pricing on All-New C-Class Saloon

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 06:35 AM PST

The new generation of Mercedes' C-Class compact executive sedan will arrive on British shores this June. On-the-road (OTR) prices start from £26,855 and rise to £34,355 for the launch range, which includes two engine options, the C200 with an 181hp (184PS) 2.0-liter turbo'd petrol, and the C220 BlueTEC featuring a 168hp (170PS) 2.2-liter diesel. Read more »