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Watch BMW Thrash a Couple of 2015 X6Ms Around the 'Ring

Posted: 31 May 2014 01:04 PM PDT

With the weather all cleared up, BMW is back at the Nürburgring testing the second generation of its mega-powered X6M, or to be precise, our man in Germany filmed not one, but two prototypes of the sporty-looking and -going crossover, one of which was briefly harassed by a Porsche Panamera. Read more »

Skoda Celebrates 40 Years Since its First RS Model

Posted: 31 May 2014 11:25 AM PDT

Skoda RS models are known nowadays as performance versions of production vehicles like the Fabia and Octavia, but the Skoda RS story began in 1974 with two racing cars: the Skoda 180 RS and 200 RS. Even the RS initials have something to do with motorsport, standing for Rally Sport according to Skoda historians. Read more »

VW Golf R Wagon Prototype Spotted at the Ring Sporting Quad Exhausts

Posted: 31 May 2014 09:45 AM PDT

The VW Golf R estate prototype we featured more than a month ago seems to not necessarily have shown the final production form of the car. That silver car had other wheels and a different looking exhaust, while this new black one comes with a quad-pipe setup at the back. Read more »

New Bill Could Make Late Recalls Much More Expensive for Automakers

Posted: 31 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT

So, it seems GM's (decade-long) screwup regarding their failure to recall cars they knew had a life-threatening problem made additional waves – check out the story here and make sure you watch Jon Stewart's video at the bottom of the page for extra background. Currently, the manufacturer is liable to pay $35 million (the maximum possible), in the form of a civil fine, but if a group of senators have their way, it could be raised to a more noticeable $300 million. Read more »