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Chuck Norris Approved: How to Crash Your Bike and Walk Away Like a Boss

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 07:19 PM PDT

Just imagine a motorcyclist crashing into a car, performing a complete flip into the air over a vehicle, walking away like nothing happened; it sounds like a far-fetched scene from an action-packed Chuck Norris or Jackie Chan movie, but for one rider from Florida, it was a (terrifying) reality. Oh, did we mention that he wasn't wearing a helmet? Read more »

Everything We Know About Mercedes-AMG's Sexy GT

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 06:19 PM PDT

Mercedes-AMG hopes buzz can give its anticipated GT sports car an edge over its intended rival—the brilliant Porsche 911. The company has an elaborate schedule of teasers until the car's autumn 2014 public debut, likely at the Paris Motor Show (though, we could catch a first glimpse earlier).  Read more »

Aston Martin to Start its Biggest Ever Product Offensive with All-New DB9 in 2016

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 05:36 PM PDT

Aston Martin may have dropped a hint or two about its plans for the future, but new reports from the British press talk about the "biggest product offensive" in the sports car manufacturer's history.Read more »

Slovakia's Praga R1 "Affordable Racecar" Driven at Donington

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 05:10 PM PDT

Racing car builders Praga of Slovakia say that competing in circuit racing nowadays doesn't need to be as horrendously expensive as common sense tells you it is. The R1, their idea of a cheap but highly modern mini-LMP racer, is an interesting proposition, which up until now we were only able to see in photos; not any more, as it's been taken around the UK's Donington track by EVO's Henry Catchpole. Read more »

Toyota May Leave Subaru in the Dust for BMW Sports Car Partnership…Maybe

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 05:13 PM PDT

The Toyota/BMW partnership is a wonderful thing to enlightened enthusiasts. Two storied makes (that have lost some petrolhead respect over the years) working together to build fast, exciting, likely hybrid, maybe front-engine, maybe mid-engine, perhaps Porsche-rivaling sports cars? Sign us all up. If any of the rumors are true. Or maybe it would be terrible. Contrary to popular belief, we don't actually know. Read more »

VW Releases New Photos of the Beetle Dune, Says it Could be Built

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 04:08 PM PDT

Remember VW's Beetle Dune Concept revealed at this year's Detroit Auto Show? The German carmaker has decided to release more photos with the study, which is described as having a "near-production design." Read more »

Next-Gen BMW 7-Series Seen in Full Camo Around the Nurburgring

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 03:44 PM PDT

The all-new BMW 7-Series may feature carbon fiber in its construction, yet its tires seem just as strained when cornering as those of any other similarly-sized barge, if you scroll down and play the video posted below. Read more »

Mercedes-Benz Starts C-Class Production in the U.S.

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 02:51 PM PDT

Mercedes-Benz has begun production of the C-Class sedan at its U.S. plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where the M-, R- and GL-Class SUVs are currently being built. The U.S. plant is the third location worldwide where the C-Class is built, with the sedan being made for the first time on U.S. soil. Read more »

Mercedes Continues F1 Domination and Drama; Rosberg Defeats Hamilton in Austria

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 02:15 PM PDT

Mercedes-AMG stormed to a one-two finish in the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. Nico Rosberg started in third and won the race—his third GP victory of the season. Read more »

Internet Runs out of Ideas; Porsche 911 Turbo S Takes on Formula 4 Racecar

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 01:03 PM PDT

In the spirit of answering questions that nobody asked, Autocar put together a head-to-head comparison between the latest Porsche 911 Turbo S and a much simpler but more focused Forumla 4 racing car. Read more »

Toyota's TMG Won’t Become Like Mercedes' AMG, Says Report

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 12:07 PM PDT

It's been speculated in recent months that Toyota was looking to turn TMG (Toyota Motorsport GmbH) into an in-house tuning arm – kind-of like what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz.

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Opel Astra GTC Now Available with 134HP 1.6-Liter Diesel

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 10:57 AM PDT

The Opel Astra GTC has finally received the all-new 1.6 CDTI engine that is already on offer on the rest of Astra models. Producing 134hp (136PS) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft), the 1.6-liter engine replaces the 1.7 CDTI and provides more performance and higher torque – 6 hp and 20 Nm more. Read more »

Wowzers…Ferrari Does 360s Down Steep LA Canyon

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 09:54 AM PDT

Just to get it out of the way, we'll start with the good news and inform you that both the driver and the passenger of the Ferrari 360 that crashed and rolled several times down a steep embankment in Malibu, California, made it out alive from the accident, sans some minor nicks for the man behind the wheel. Read more »

New Photos and Videos of Ferrari F12 TRS Surface

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 09:28 AM PDT

If you liked the Ferrari F12berlinetta, but felt like it really needed to lose its roof (for good) in order to be replaced by wrap-around frameless glass, then the F12 TRS will do wonders in tickling your fancy. Read more »

McLaren to Unveil Track-Focused Model at Goodwood

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 08:55 AM PDT

McLaren will debut a track-focused model at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 27, alongside models from the brand's past and present. According to the company, the global premiere is "the latest generation competitive track-focused racer to carry the McLaren name", which may lead us to believe that the automaker is talking about the 650S GT3 racecar or the P1 GTR. Read more »

Tom Kristensen Uses Forza 5 to Detail Perfect Le Mans Lap

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 08:28 AM PDT

Tom Kristensen, the Danish veteran endurance driver, shared his experience in regards to how best to tackle the famous Le Mans circuit. He goes through the technique that's idea for each corner, but instead of using real footage as visual representation, Forza Motorsport 5 runs of many different (virtual) drivers are added together into one seamless lap. Read more »

Audi Beats Mercedes and Wins 24 Hours of Nürburgring; BMW Disappoints

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 08:08 AM PDT

Just one week after Audi's thrilling victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Phoenix Racing's R8 LMS ultra has won the 24 Hours of Nürburgring 2014 - the 42nd incarnation of Germany's most storied endurance race. The drivers of winning car Number 4 were Christian Mamerow, Christopher Haase, René Rast and Markus Winkelhock. Read more »

Alfa Romeo-Inspired Harrison Custom Guitar will Cost You £4,000

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 07:39 AM PDT

For many people, cars and music go together like Rock and Roll. For Yorkshire, UK-based Harrison Guitar Works, these two worlds come closer with their new special edition Alfa Romeo guitar. Read more »

Ford Turns 111, Celebrates with Timelapse Video Showing World-Wide Operation over 24H

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 06:55 AM PDT

Ford is one of the oldest and most resonant names in the automotive industry. How old, we hear you say? Well, it's now officially 111 years old (born on June 16, 1903), and to mark the occasion, the company has put out a pretty cool timelapse video showcasing the diverse operations they have going on around the globe every day. Read more »

Dacia Launches Logan "10 Years" Anniversary Edition Only for Romania

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 06:35 AM PDT

To celebrate 10 years since the debut of the Logan in Romania, Dacia has released a limited edition model exclusive for its home market. The Dacia Logan "10 Ani" (10 Years) brings exterior and interior design tweaks as well as improved equipment. Read more »

All Your DeTomaso Pantera Questions will be Answered in This Video

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 05:56 AM PDT

If you want to know all the specifics of an old vehicle, but can't be bothered to do reading of your own, there's no better place to find out all kinds of interesting facts than Jay Leno's Garage. Read more »

Ford Posts 39 Percent Sales Growth in China in the First Five Months of 2014

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 05:29 AM PDT

Ford sold 93,323 vehicles in China in May 2014, accounting for a growth of 32 percent, while year-to-date sales of the U.S. carmaker in the world's largest car market reached 461,473 vehicles, up 39 percent. Read more »

Subaru, What Subaru? Meet Seat’s New Taller Leon X-Perience With Standard AWD

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 04:41 AM PDT

What SEAT calls "the most beautiful estate car in its class," the Leon ST, has just been made more enticing through the introduction of the X-Perience variant. While it's ill-inspired name and the manufacturer's lack of experience may drive you away, they shouldn't, because this car is actually pretty good as it's closely related to the capable Skoda Octavia Scout. Read more »