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LA Driver Who Gets a Flat at 70MPH and Spins on the HWY is One Very Lucky Man

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 05:19 PM PDT

Getting a flat tire while travelling at highway speeds is something that most drivers dread and rightly so, because it can present multiple dangers, from losing control of your own vehicle to running the risk of getting slammed by another automobile. Read more »

U Spy: What's Up with These Camouflaged Cadillac ATS Coupes and Sedan?

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 04:40 PM PDT

Here's our latest reader scoop, courtesy of Patrick Harmon, who spotted these three Cadillac ATS prototypes parked together a couple of weeks ago. Read more »

U Design: A Study for a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO XI

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 04:11 PM PDT

We've read so many conflicting reports and heard so many rumors regarding the future of the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO over the past couple of years that it's really hard to get a finger on what exactly the Japanese firm intends to do with its most famous model. Read more »

Cosworth Shifts Focus from Individual Parts to Warranty-Covered Packs; Tries Toyota GT86 First

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 03:40 PM PDT

Cosworth is a world-renowned supplier of performance engines and parts for engines, but up until this point, the company's strategy was to sell individual components. From now on, though, they will be turning their tactics around completely, shifting to exclusively selling what it calls "Power Packages," basically packs of parts that you can bolt right onto your car, without affecting reliability or warranty in the process. Read more »

MINI Superleggera Vision Concept Turned Coupe in Rendering

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 03:10 PM PDT

While the MINI Superleggera Vision Concept is an all-electric answer to the Mazda MX-5, this digitally created coupe version of the same car would have a much broader swathe of adversaries to deal with, from the Toyonbaru trio, to the Peugeot RCZ and whatever Nissan makes based on the IDx concepts, to name a few. Read more »

Study Reveals One in Five UK Motorists Don’t Know How to Open Their Cars’ Hoods

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 02:40 PM PDT

A study from tyre manufacturer Kumho reveals quite a worrying fact about British drivers: one in five car owners don't know how to open the bonnets on their own cars! Furthermore, the survey revealed that half of drivers don't know how to change a wheel if they suffered a flat tyre. Read more »

New BMW Individual 6-Series and M6 Gran Coupes Limited to 110 Vehicles

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 02:10 PM PDT

Besides offering buyers the option of building their very own car through a special selection of interior and exterior colors, equipment features and trims, from time to time, BMW Individual also creates special edition models like the Bang & Olufsen 6-Series and M6 Gran Coupes. Read more »

Finally; An EV Delivery Van That Looks Like It’s from the Future [w/Video]

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 01:46 PM PDT

While only an early test mule, this is a striking commercial vehicle concept created by Liberty Electric Cars, which is a "clean technology company which is designing, engineering and manufacturing leading edge electric vehicle technologies to serve growing demand for zero-emission transport solutions in markets around the world." Read more »

Man Borrows Friend's 1971 Corvette Stingray and Lands in a Marsh…

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 01:21 PM PDT

Talk about having a bad day; not only did Philip G. Aleo 56, of Malden, Massachusetts crash-land a 1971 Corvette Stingray he borrowed from a friend into several feet of salt water and not only was he stranded on the car's trunk (perhaps he was afraid of water?), but when help came in the form of firefighters and police, he was arrested for outstanding warrants! Read more »

Daimler CEO Says All-New ForFour will Finally Make Smart Profitable

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:52 PM PDT

Dieter Zetsche, the CEO of Daimler AG, is optimistic that the company's Smart subsidiary will post a profit for the first time ever thanks to the upcoming ForFour city car. Read more »

Steeda "Estimates" 2015 Ford Mustang will be Up to 300 lbs Heavier than its Predecessor

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:31 PM PDT

In recent years, sports cars have generally become lighter in order to be faster and more fuel-efficient, but it appears that not all automakers are embracing this unwritten rule. For some reason, Ford has yet to communicate the weight of the all-new 2015 Mustang, which may lead to speculations. Read more »

Watch Brabus Mercedes-Benz G63 6x6 Try to Navigate Through London's Streets

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 11:50 AM PDT

You will be pressed to find a much better way to promote you premium car dealership than a ludicrous Brabus B63S–700 turned into a massive mobile billboard, but we can probably think of better ways to…sail…through the crowded streets of London. Read more »

First 2015 Golf GTI Delivered to U.S. Customer; VW Offers Free GoPro Camera for Limited Time

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 11:25 AM PDT

VW has delivered the first 2015 Golf GTI in the United States to Karoly Gyetvai at Stevens Creek Volkswagen in San Jose, California, over Memorial Day weekend. Read more »

Nissan Releases 2015 Altima with Added Equipment and Better MPG for V6

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 11:24 AM PDT

Nissan announced the availability of its 2015 model year Altima that's on sale in the U.S. now with prices starting from $22,300 for the base 2.5 model rising to $31,950 for the SL 3.5L V6, not including a destination and handling fee of $810. Read more »

Pole Takes Matters Into His Hands After Following Drunken Driver

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 10:35 AM PDT

Sometimes, extreme situations call for extreme measures, and while it's usually best to call the police for help, we can't but salute the decisiveness of this young Polish man after he noticed a purportedly intoxicated driver who was all over the road, endangering both other motorists and himself. Read more »

Ferrari's New One-Off SP America Undisguised

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 10:09 AM PDT

A little over a month after one of our readers forwarded us a single photo of the next project from Ferrari's Special Projects (SP) division called the SP America partially shielded under a white sheet, a new image of the one-off supercar appeared online. Read more »

Scoop: New Mercedes-Benz MLC Interior Uncovered

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 09:44 AM PDT

It might have been hidden behind blacked out windows in the Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupé SUV, but the interior of the upcoming production version of the car that will likely bear the MLC name and go on sale in 2015, is a secret no more as our spies nabbed a few photos of the cabin with only the front door panels covered. Read more »

Sit Back, Listen to Jay Leno Tell a Touching Mille Miglia Tale

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 09:18 AM PDT

Even if the Mille Miglia officially lacks the excitement of high speed racing, it makes sense as the slow paced road rally too. As Jay Leno puts it, it really couldn't be introduced anywhere else, because it wouldn't make sense, so the fact that history and tradition are still a priority in Italy is something to be joyful about. Read more »

Viper-Based Bravado Banshee is Your Real-Life taste of Grand Theft Auto; $170k on eBay

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 08:49 AM PDT

You don't have to be a Grand Theft Auto (GTA) fan to like the Bravado Banshee, a virtual, made-up model that is a kind of Viper-spoof for you make quick getaways in. At least not when it comes to this actual recreation of that car, made in real life using the underpinnings of a 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10. Read more »

Fiat Rumored to Re-Badge Mitsubishi L200 Pickup Truck

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 08:24 AM PDT

The Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) group may feature RAM in its portfolio of brands, but the Fiat marque is reportedly looking elsewhere for its pickup truck needs, and in particular, Mitsubishi and its mid-size L200, also known as the Triton in some markets. Read more »

Hyundai to Drop Use of Four-Pot Turbo for Genesis Coupe; Will be V6-Only

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

In an effort to push the Genesis Coupe upmarket and sell it as a more premium vehicle, Hyundai will be dropping the turbocharged four-cylinder engine altogether from its list of available powertrains. This, in the context of a strong downsizing trend throughout the industry, when even muscle-sports cars like the Ford Mustang are going four-pot turbo, is a bit hard to understand. Read more »

Nissan Teases New Pickup Truck, Could be the 2015 Navara / Frontier

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 07:37 AM PDT

Just a few hours ago, Nissan posted a photo of what appears to be a new pickup truck model on their Instagram account with the following caption: "There's a special member of the Nissan family on the way. Due date: June 11th". Read more »

Watch These Russian Guys go from Road Rage Victims to Punishers

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 07:03 AM PDT

We don't condone fighting violence with violence, but sometimes, it's a matter of survival and let's face it; we all enjoy a good comeback and after watching these Russian men thrown into a corner by a couple of asshats on the road, we secretly hoped they'd do something about it, which they did…. Read more »

VW Unveils Golf Edition, Beetle Cabriolet Karmann at AMI Leipzig Show

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 06:40 AM PDT

For this year's AMI (Auto Mobil International) motor show in Leipzig, Volkswagen is presenting two world premieres: the production version of the Golf Edition and the Beetle Cabriolet Karmann. You may remember the former from this year's Beijing Auto Show, where VW has showcased a premium concept with the same name dedicated to the Golf's 40th anniversary. Read more »

Audi's A3 Ultra with 1.4 TFSI Engine Averages 4.7 L/100 KM

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 06:25 AM PDT

Audi is expanding its range of fuel-efficient Ultra models in the A3 lineupwith a new 150PS (148hp) 1.4 TFSI turbocharged petrol engine. Available in combination with either a manual transmission or a 7-speed S tronic, the engine can be combined with all four body versions of the A3 car line (three-door model, five-door Sportback, Sedan and Cabriolet). Read more »