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D'oh! Road Rage Smart Driver Pulls Gun, Fails to See Cops Standing Next to Him

Posted: 27 May 2014 06:21 AM PDT

Well, if what the author of this video says about the driver of the Smart ForTwo having parked his car and blocked the road to grab a tasty cup of coffee in the French city of Cannes, holds true, then we'd say he deserved what he got next. Read more »

New Caterham Seven Kamui Kobayashi Limited Edition for Japan Only

Posted: 27 May 2014 05:50 AM PDT

When a brand of the size of Caterham announces a limited production edition, it really means it; only 10 units of the new Seven Kamui Kobayashi Edition will be made, all of which will be offered sold in Japan at ¥6,000,000 or about $58,900 / £35,000 / €43,200 (including local taxes) a pop. Read more »

Meet the All-New Mercedes C450 AMG Sport with Twin-Turbo V6

Posted: 27 May 2014 05:21 AM PDT

Just last month, we were talking about Mercedes-Benz's plans to enhance its new C-Class range with an Audi S4 challenger named C450 AMG Sport and today, we have the first photos of the car spied without a single trace of camouflage. Read more »

SpinTires Release Trailer Shows off all Features

Posted: 27 May 2014 05:05 AM PDT

You can't not be excited for SpinTires regardless if you're into off-road driving games or off-road driving, period. It promises to come so fully featured, so realistic-looking that it has the power to hook anybody with even the smallest passion for…spinning tires. Read more »

Volvo Officially Reveals Interior of All-New XC90 – What do You Think? [18 Pics & Videos]

Posted: 27 May 2014 04:39 AM PDT

At long last the Volvo XC90 is here, or one half of it, at least… The Swedish manufacturer has just officially taken the wraps off its new SUV's interior, which it's showing off through a series of photos and videos. Read more »

Brabus' Tuning Program for Mercedes GLA Includes Sharper Styling and More Oomph

Posted: 26 May 2014 04:30 PM PDT

German aftermarket specialist Brabus has released its tuning offer for the Mercedes-Benz GLA that includes both styling and performance updates. Available for the GLA-Class in Standard, Style and Urban specifications, the styling upgrades include off-road highlights and alloy several wheels ranging from 18 to 21 inches. Read more »

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS that Won 2014 Villa D'Este is a Must See

Posted: 26 May 2014 02:39 PM PDT

It's as if the internet is freshly out of photos showing the 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS, with bodywork by Aprile, the car that won top honors at this year's Villa D'Este Concorso d'Eleganza. It's such an amazing example of art-inspired 1930s streamlining that it's a pity it's not world famous, with a poster on every other 8 year-old's wall… and your desktop. Read more »

New 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Sounds…Brutiful

Posted: 26 May 2014 01:45 PM PDT

Yes, we know; just like brunchfast, "brutiful" is not a real word, but we reckon it best describes our feelings after hearing the brutal yet at the same time, beautiful sounds of the new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat's supercharged V8, so we're running with it for now… Read more »

Renault to Assemble the Fluence in Malaysia

Posted: 26 May 2014 01:03 PM PDT

Renault and its local partner Tan Chong Motors have announced they will start production of the Fluence sedan in Malaysia, confirming the French brand's offensive in the fast expanding South East Asian market. Read more »

BMW Showcases the X4 Crossover in 114 New Photos

Posted: 26 May 2014 12:17 PM PDT

The new BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupe could be described as the poor man's BMW X6, but the truth is, the crossover has a lot more in common with the BMW X3. The X4 is a more expensive X3 with sportier looks that shares the same platform, engines and even interior with BMW's more conventional SUV. Read more »

Addio: Lancia to Axe Delta this Year, Voyager in 2015

Posted: 26 May 2014 11:38 AM PDT

Talk of Lancia being reduced to a single model (Ypsilon) and a single market (Italy) is not new, but it appears that the Italian carmaker is heading very quickly in this direction. Read more »

Yep, That's a Bike Flying Towards the Rider's Face

Posted: 26 May 2014 11:02 AM PDT

We'll start with the good news; after watching the video and seeing the horrifying scene of the motorcycle hurling towards and smashing into the fairing of the rider with the helmet camera who was coming from behind, you'd be inclined to think of the worst possible scenario, but we're happy to tell you that he's doing fine, thank you very much. Read more »

50,000 Nissan Leaf Sold in US Reaches Texas Family

Posted: 26 May 2014 10:21 AM PDT

It seems that the key to the Nissan Leaf sales strategy in the US is still word of mouth marketing. An honest positive impression from a friend-owner will be far more effective in the decision making process than watching another stereotypical, bland manufacturer ad or presentation. Read more »

Quirks Aside, CNET Likes the Maserati Ghibli

Posted: 26 May 2014 09:42 AM PDT

If you want to define contrasts, then queue up a half-dozen video reviews of the Maserati Ghibli. The ratings the car will receive in them range from stellar to abysmal all quoting a very wide range of pros and cons to the point where you almost think some reviewed a different car to others. Read more »

UK Market Gets Updated Fiat 500; Gains 105 HP TwinAir Engine

Posted: 26 May 2014 07:56 AM PDT

Despite looking essentially the same as just over seven years ago when it was originally launched, the Fiat 500 has been refreshed for the new model year, and this new version is now available for order in the UK. Since they've not bothered to change the looks at all, we'll focus on the real changes that have taken place. Read more »

Brilliant 1956 Jaguar XKSS Driven and Examined by Jay Leno

Posted: 26 May 2014 07:15 AM PDT

Basically a road-going version of the racing D-Type, the XKSS only came about because Jaguar had a bunch of chassis that they did not need any more, after withdrawing from racing competitions at the end of 1955. Read more »

Prior Design Pissed Off at Monaco Hotel for €10k Damages to Audi R8 After Valet Suffers Injury

Posted: 26 May 2014 06:41 AM PDT

We've heard of valets destroying cars while driving them, but what happened at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco on April 17, 2014, is surely something new, as the Prior Design Audi R8 suffered damages in the hands of a hotel employee when the fire department was called in to get him out of the car… Read more »

2015 Infiniti QX70 No Longer Available with V8 in the U.S., Starts from $45,850*

Posted: 26 May 2014 06:17 AM PDT

Infiniti has announced U.S. pricing for the 2015 QX70 (formerly FX) and 2015 QX50 (formerly EX) SUVs, with the big news being that the former model is no longer available with the 5.0-liter V8 engine. The 2015 Infiniti QX70 is offered exclusively with a 325hp 3.7-liter V6 gasoline engine, in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive setups. Read more »