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Dumpster Truck Turns Toyota Into an Envelope, Driver Runs to Safety at the Last Second

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 05:00 PM PDT

"Wow…just wow" are the first words that come to mind after watching this chilling security camera footage of a dumpster truck with apparently faulty brakes that came rolling down a steep road in Sochi, the Russian city that recently hosted the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Read more »

Form an Orderly Queue: Bugatti Announces Certified Pre-Owned Program for Veyron

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 04:20 PM PDT

As the sale of the last Veyron draws closer, Bugatti has launched the "Bugatti Certified" quality program developed for customer vehicles at the Techno Classica show in Essen, Germany (March 26-30). Read more »

Long Term Test Marks BMW 3-Series GT Out as Great Choice

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 03:52 PM PDT

The most important part of the BMW 3-Series GT package is the ridiculous amount of rear legroom, which is just as ample, or more than what you find in a 5-Series sedan. Its interior may look exactly the same as that of a normal 3-Series, but it is noticeably airier, more open-feeling, and therefore more appealing for passengers to ride in. Read more »

U Design: A Concept for the Next Opel/Vauxhall Insignia and Buick Regal

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 03:40 PM PDT

While the fifth-gen Buick Regal just turned four years old in North America, having landed on dealer lots in February of 2010, the original model that is none other than the Opel (Vauxhall in Britain) Insignia, has another two years on its back, reaching that period in a car's life (6 to 8 years old) when a replacement is due. Read more »

Battle of the Super Wagons: 552HP Audi RS6 Avant vs. 610HP Vauxhall VXR8

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 03:46 PM PDT

The racetrack does not come often on top of the list of places to test a wagon. But when the estate is a V8-powered monster with more than 500 horsepower, the track can be taken into account. Read more »

Peugeot Confirms Dakar Comeback for 2015 with 2008 DKR [w/Videos]

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 02:30 PM PDT

After shattering the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb's all-time record by more than one minute and a half with the 875hp 208 T16 Pikes Peak driven by Sebastien Loeb, Peugeot has set its sight on another legendary competition, the Dakar rally. Read more »

Study Concentrates on Car Ownership Costs; Draws Grim Conclusion

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 02:05 PM PDT

If you live in the US and drive 15,000 miles (24,000 km) annually in your midsize sedan, then the AAA (the auto club) says you will, on average, spend $9,150 per year on auxiliary costs like gas, tires, depreciation and insurance. Read more »

Karma is a Cold Hearted Bitch for Tailgating Ford F-250 Driver

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 01:46 PM PDT

For sure, we've seen our fair share of asinine road behaviors ending up in tears of sorrow and/or laughter – depending on which side of the screen you're facing, but there's always something new coming out that surprises us.

In Tampa, Florida, a driver who was going about 60mph (close to 100km/h, as seen on the 35-second mark on the video), was being tailgated by a Ford F-250 pickup truck.

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Higher-End Alfa Romeos May Get Ferrari-Developed V6 Engines

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 01:10 PM PDT

The revival of the Alfa Romeo brand is a topic that continues to stir up passion, a sign that the Italian marque remains one of the most loved carmakers in the world. Following the report that said Alfa may launch seven new models, more details have surfaced about Fiat's plans for the Milanese brand. Read more »

1968 Ford Mustang Runs on Toyota Turbo'd Inline-Six 2JZ Power [w/Videos]

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 01:42 PM PDT

For some, swapping an original six- or eight-cylinder engine for a Toyota mill on a classic first-gen Mustang is considered heresy, but others will say that if it isn't a special edition with a historic value, there's no harm done and the automotive world won't perish with one less Ford pony car. Read more »

Pikes Peak Truck that Drifts Tries Gymkhana and a Jump, Because Size Matters…

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 12:20 PM PDT

With a massive turbocharger that gets extra help from a supercharger, and an extra shot of methanol when needed, this Pikes Peak-ready truck has already proved to us that it has what it takes to do spectacular controlled drifts. Read more »

Scoop: Hotter New Range Rover Sport RS Flaunts its New Outfit

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 11:57 AM PDT

The scent of spring has brought about a new dressing for Land Rover's upcoming sportier Range Rover Sport that was sighted wearing a refreshingly different camouflage wrap displaying the brand's models. Read more »

Ferrari and 21-Year Old Fight for Control of Official Facebook Page

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 11:26 AM PDT

Facebook pages have become a big deal for companies, helping increase brand awareness across the globe. But it wasn't always like that. In the early days of the social network website, fans were the ones setting up pages for brands they loved. Sammy Wasem was one of them, starting a Ferrari fan page six years ago that went on to become one of the most popular car sites on Facebook. Read more »

David Brown’s Speedback Blends Modern Jaguar Hardware with Classic Aston Design [30 Photos]

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 11:08 AM PDT

David Brown Automotive is a startup that has nothing to do with Sir David Brown, the post-World War II owner of Aston Martin. Still, the first product of the new UK-based carmaker has Aston Martin written all over it. Read more »

Who's at Fault Here for this Aching Accident?

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 10:37 AM PDT

Knowing that you're about to get into a nasty and at minimal, painful accident, without having the ability to avoid it, must be one of the worst feelings ever, and something that all motorcycle riders dread due to the fact that they are fully exposed. Read more »

New Chrysler 200 EPA Rated Up to 36MPG for 4-Cyl and 32MPG for V6

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 10:05 AM PDT

After a teaser-release from Chrysler itself with the manufacturer consumption estimates for the base version of their new 200 sedan earlier this week, official EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) fuel-economy numbers were announced today for all available powertrains. Read more »

Chris Harris Thinks Very Highly of the Jaguar F-Type

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 09:40 AM PDT

Chris Harris can't get enough of the handsome looking and nicely sounding Jaguar F-Type R Coupe. He strengthens the consensus within the British motoring press that the car is amazing in every single way. Read more »

Tesla Model S Gains Aftermarket Bumper, Skirts and Spoilers

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 09:14 AM PDT

The Tesla Model S can now be made slightly more aggressive looking with the aid of some aftermarket bits that have just become available courtesy of Unplugged Performance out of Hawthorne, California and Bulletproof Automotive. Read more »

Scoop: Is VW Testing a New Golf GTI Club Sport Variant?

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 08:49 AM PDT

Volkswagen placed our spy photographers on alert this week when it rolled out a mysterious red-colored Golf GTI hatch with some minor modifications on and around the Nürburgring track in Germany. Read more »

Aston Martin Demonstrates What its Q Personalization Program Can Do

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 08:26 AM PDT

At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin focused on its "Q by Aston Martin" tailor-made personalization service, showcasing a number of cars featuring customizing touches both inside and out. Read more »

Chrysler 200 GT Design Study Raises the Question of a True Performance Model

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 08:02 AM PDT

We'd all like to have a Viper, an SLS AMG or an LFA parked in front of our house, but the harsh reality is that these purpose built sports cars are of the unattainable variety for the wide masses, which is exactly why automakers developed performance versions of their mainstream cars like the VW Golf GTI and Mercedes CLA 45 AMG. Read more »

1970 Aston Martin DBS from 'The Persuaders!' TV Series is One Pricey Ride

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 07:39 AM PDT

The iconic 1970 Aston Martin DBS featured in the British television series "The Persuaders!" will be offered at the Bonhams Aston Martin Works Sale on May 17, 2014. Driven in the series by Roger Moore's character Lord Brett Sinclair, the car features special modifications made specifically for its role in the "The Persuaders!". Read more »

Break My Mirror, I Break Your Head…

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 07:15 AM PDT

I don't know who's the biggest tool in this incident; the scooter rider who broke off, and if we understand correctly, allegedly stole the exterior mirror from the Mercedes, or the driver of the vehicle who chased the two men down the road, intentionally ramming into them. Read more »

Nissan and Infiniti Recall Nearly a Million 2013-2014MY Cars Over Airbag Failure

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 06:47 AM PDT

In one of the biggest recalls of 2014 to date, the Nissan group has initiated an action that affects 989,701 vehicles from both the Nissan and Infiniti brands in North America because the front passenger-side air bag might not deploy in a crash. Read more »

Stunning BMW CS Vintage Concept Tribute Shows Old 1960s Design Still Works Today

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 06:22 AM PDT

Check out this über pretty imagination of the old 1960s BMW E9 coupe and 2000 CS, called the CS Vintage. It looks nothing like any modern BMW, and that's paying it a compliment, yet it still looks very modern and is undeniably a BMW… Read more »