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RichKidsNaps: Privileged Private School Teens and Their First World Supercar Problems

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:59 PM PDT

Have you ever heard about a Facebook group/page called "What Happens at Private School Goes On Snapchat" @ PrivateSchoolSnapchats and their linked accounts on Snapchat @ RichKidsNaps and Instagram @ official_richkids, which are purportedly run by an anonymous teen(s) who shares photos of what goes on in the lives of privileged rich kids? Well, now you have… Read more »

Subaru Reportedly Wants to Reinterpret SVX Formula as US-Bound Large Coupe

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 06:01 PM PDT

This is not the first time we've heard talks of Subaru reviving the old 1990s SVX nameplate and using it on a car similar to the original. It was first speculated some five years ago, but then rumors died down until recently. Read more »

Elegant Coach-Built 1973 Mercedes 450 Estate for Sale in Atlanta, GA

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 05:09 PM PDT

This classic 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (W116) model, originally a European market sedan model, has a unique estate profile that is said to be the work of a German coachbuilder called Norddeutsche Karosserrefabrik that went to work on it immediately after it was first purchased. Read more »

This Cop Needs to Learn a Lesson or Two from his Civilian Counterparts

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 04:25 PM PDT

Where is this world going to when Russian civilian drivers understand and abide by the law but police officers break the same road rules that they are supposed to enforce in order to protect their fellow citizens? Read more »

BMW M to Focus on Reducing Weight Rather than Adding Power on Upcoming Vehicles

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 03:53 PM PDT

BMW's M division says its current philosophy is reducing the weight of its cars rather than adding more power in order to obtain high performance vehicles. Read more »

Smaller Mercedes G-Wagen-Inspired Crossover Reportedly Coming in 2019

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 03:10 PM PDT

We already know the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is set to undergo intrusive surgery in order to remain viable towards the turn of the decade, yet what we didn't know (but foretold through a rendering we posted) is that the brand is also looking to create a smaller interpretation of it. Read more »

Scoop: Renault Twingo's Smart Alter-Ego is the New ForFour

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 02:39 PM PDT

Much like the trio of mini cars from Toyota and PSA Peugeot Citroen that share the same body, architecture, mechanical hardware and manufacturing location differing mainly in styling, their upcoming rivals from Renault and Daimler's Smart division, the new Twingo and ForFour, were born from the same mold and will be assembled at the French carmaker's Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia. Read more »

First Complaint on Camaro Key Fob Issue Reportedly Dates Back to April 2013

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 02:10 PM PDT

Just when we thought General Motors was doing the right thing by recalling all current generation Chevrolet Camaros before the key fob issue began taking any victims, a fresh report reveals that the automaker has been aware of the problem for more than a year now. Read more »

Fully-Original 1952 Ferrari Barchetta Impresses Jay Leno

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 01:47 PM PDT

Ferraris from the company's early days aren't as famous as they should be; everybody should know about cars as stunning as this 1952 Barchetta, a car built by Enzo specifically for (and to impress) Henry Ford II. Read more »

Infiniti Q50’s Turbocharged 2.0-Liter Engine to Be Built in U.S. but Initially Sold Only in Europe

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 01:22 PM PDT

The Infiniti Q50 sedan is what one could call a truly international vehicle: it is built in Japan, but its new Mercedes-designed turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine will be manufactured in the U.S., with the finished product to be sold in Europe only. Read more »

Ex-Paul Walker & Roger Rodas AE Collection 2000 BMW M5 for Sale

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 12:58 PM PDT

For many BMW and auto enthusiasts in general, myself included, the M5 E39 is the…M3 E30 of the 5-Series range - the quintessential German performance saloon, if you prefer. Fairly low mileage examples are always a treat, even more so when they look like this cosmetically spotless 2000 M5 (just look at that interior). Read more »

Twin Turbos Fix Old Ferrari 348 Challenge’s Power Problem, and Then Some…

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 12:33 PM PDT

The 348 was the entry-level model to Ferrari's range, back in the late '80s, early '90s, but while it looked and sounded like an Italian supercar, it was apparently criticized for not being as fast as it looked. The Prancing Horse manufacturer did bring out the 348 Challenge, but it was still not enough to impress all the critics. Read more »

Fiat-Chrysler Says Maserati Plant Strike in Italy is "Absolutely Incomprehensible"

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 12:05 PM PDT

"We wait until they get sleepy, waiting until they get so big they can barely move…and then we walk out of the shadows, quietly walk out of the dark…and strike!" This passage is from Maserati's 2014 Super Bowl spot named 'Strike' (see below) and ironically, it seems fitting for what's going on at the Italian firm's plant in Grugliasco - at least if you see things from Fiat-Chrysler Automobile's (FCA) perspective. Read more »

JLR Announces Special Operations Division for High Performance and Bespoke Vehicles

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:36 AM PDT

Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations is the name of a new business division for the British automaker, which will build high specification vehicles including high performance derivatives, ultra luxury products and limited run collector editions, as well as bespoke commissions and an extended choice of color and trim specifications and accessories. Read more »

Another Son Surprises His Dad with a Car Gift, a Mercedes-Benz

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:12 AM PDT

Sons being appreciative of their dads, gifting them a new ride in their later years and capturing the moment on film is becoming increasingly common these days. And what a better time in the year to share such a moment than Father's Day (June 15). Read more »

Range Rover Sport Puts On a Stealth Pack Costume for Goodwood

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:47 AM PDT

Land Rover will debut the new Stealth Pack for the Range Rover Sport at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 26-29). The optional styling package gives the SUV a distinctive new look and more possibilities for personalization. Read more »

Korean-Engineered, Part-European-Built Spirra EV Sports Car Could Arrive in 2015

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:20 AM PDT

The Korean sports car maker Oullim Motors is said to be bringing its Spirra model to sell in Europe, though unlike the local market model, which gets its power from conventional V6 engines, the Euro-bound variant will feature electric motors and batteries instead. Read more »

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Shows its U.S.-Spec Body in Official Video

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:18 AM PDT

Following the massive photo gallery released during the weekend, Alfa Romeo has uploaded the first video of the U.S.-spec 2015 4C sports car. Featuring running footage on twisty B-roads and static shots in the city, the video confirms once again that Alfa Romeo has nailed it with the 4C's mini-supercar looks. Read more »

Mercedes Turns the High-Tech LED Lights on 2015 CLS Facelift

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 09:31 AM PDT

Instead of giving us the full picture, Mercedes-Benz has turned the spotlight on the 2015 CLS Coupe (okay, sport sedan) and Shooting Brake facelift's front end, and in particular, the new all-LED MULTIBEAM headlamps featuring "adaptive light functions as a world first in a production automobile", according to the Germans. Read more »

Luca di Montezemolo Expresses Disapproval for Current State of F1, Says Ferrari Might Quit

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 08:53 AM PDT

Let's face it: Formula One is boring to watch (and more recently listen to, as well), and all that's keeping it together are the financial interests of those involved in running it. It's no longer a competition about on-track excitament like it was in the days of Fangio, Moss or Senna… This seems to be seriously affecting the teams, even the ones who are the sport, like Ferrari. Read more »

New VW Golf SportWagen GTE Plug-in Hybrid Spotted in San Francisco

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 08:16 AM PDT

Fact 1: VW presented a sporty-flavored, plug-in hybrid version of the new Golf Mk7 hatchback dubbed the GTE at the Geneva Auto Show in March.

Fact 2: The Jetta SportWagen's successor, the new Golf SportWagen will go on sale in the US in the first quarter of 2015 with an initial choice of two engines, a 150hp 2.0-liter diesel, and a 170hp 1.8-liter turbo'd gasoline unit.

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Nissan's Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo Offers Hints about Next GT-R [w/Video]

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:45 AM PDT

Nissan has lifted the veils off its virtual Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo vehicle, designed for Sony's popular driving franchise. While the 2+2 supercar has been created to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Gran Turismo video game, it also previews a future Nissan performance vehicle. Read more »

Watch Out for the Truck!

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:20 AM PDT

The sheer difference in size and weight between cars and commercial trucks often result in heavy injuries and even death for drivers and passengers of the former in the case of an accident, which is why many motorists have a primordial fear of lorries. Read more »

Schumacher No Longer in Coma, Transferred to Swiss Hospital

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 06:55 AM PDT

Encouraging news for fans of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher: the German is no longer in a coma and has left the Grenoble hospital, where he has spent almost six months following his skiing accident at the end of December 2013. Read more »

BMW 3-Series GT Spiced Up with M Performance Parts

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 06:30 AM PDT

Come to think of it, of all the additions to BMW's 3-Series range over the years, and that includes the related X3 crossover, the one that makes the most practical sense is the 3-Series Gran Turismo with its extended wheelbase, increased headroom, liftgate and much roomier boot, yet it has received the most flack. Read more »