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BMW i8 vs Ford Mustang EcoBoost: Which Fakes its Engine Sounds Better?

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 05:45 PM PDT

BMW's i8 and Ford's new 4-Cylinder Mustang EcoBoost are as different as a glass of Pinot Grigio and a pint of beer, but they do have at least one thing in common.
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Hey 2015 Kia Sorento, Those are Some Fine VW Taillights you have There!

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 05:59 PM PDT

The third-gen Kia Sorento has been out for nearly two months now. However, it was only when our reader Ryzer pointed it out and YipYap complimented it with an actual photo, that we realized the striking similarity between its rear lights and those of new-ish VWs.
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Mercedes-AMG Performance Studio Crafts Unique C63 AMG Edition 507 for Australia

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 04:03 PM PDT

Mercedes-AMG's Performance Studio has released photos of an exclusive model built for Mercedes-Benz Australia, a one-off C 63 AMG Edition 507.
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New Corvette Stingray's Valet Mode Could Be Illegal In Your State

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 03:30 PM PDT

A feature in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette is facing legal scrutiny not because of speed, but because of privacy concerns.
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Low Rider Miata Needs a Lift and a Push

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 03:03 PM PDT

You know you've slammed your ride way too low when you need to take out the car jack and ask Big Abe for a helping hand to cross over a measly driveway.
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Watch How Jay Leno Had His McLaren P1 Protected from Paint Chips

Posted: 30 Sep 2014 02:59 AM PDT

Stone chips are some of the most annoying aspects of owning a car, right up there with key scratches and bird poop. But there are solutions to avoid paint and windshield damage from small stones, with the protective film being the most effective.
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Cadillac Reportedly Readying Sub-ATS Model to Rival Mercedes CLA

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 02:06 PM PDT

Cadillac is slowly trying to reestablish itself as a force in the world of premium automobiles. It has shifted its old approach to one that is of the times, with the new ATS and CTS, as well as the Chevy Volt-based ELR plug-in.
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These Bikers Must Have a Death Wish

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 01:40 PM PDT

A motorcyclist recorded his friend on a Yamaha R1 escaping a deadly situation for inches while attempting to overtake a Kia Sorento.
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Rolls-Royce Says its SUV Would Redefine the Segment if it Builds One

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 01:10 PM PDT

While Bentley is only two years away from releasing its first SUV, Rolls-Royce is more cautious about its entry to the segment, with a decision on this subject not taken yet.
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This is Lexus' New GS F with a 5.0-liter V8 and Around 500HP

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 12:44 PM PDT

Lexus is finishing tests on its new high-performance GS F, which according to some sources, may debut as early as this fall at the 2014 LA Auto Show.
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Reborn Brabham Team Turns to Crowdfunding

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 12:20 PM PDT

Aussie Jack Brabham was the first (and so far only) driver to win an F1 championship in a self-built car. The feat seems unimaginable to beat nowadays, but at least the Brabham racing team has been reborn, with a fresh twist on the old formula and Jack's son David at the helm.
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First 2015 BMW M3 to Arrive in the US Tuned to 580HP

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 11:52 AM PDT

The first example of the new F80 BMW M3 to step onto US soil has become a test bed of sorts for a number of tuners including MORR Wheels, which has shared these photos with us.
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New 2016 Chevy Camaro Shows its True Body in Latest Scoop

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 11:20 AM PDT

GM surprised us today at the Nürburgring where it brought along a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro prototype without the heavy camouflage of the previous testers.
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Audi Driver Bumping Into Suzuki Has Some Serious Issues

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 05:46 PM PDT

Nobody and nothing gets into the way of this Audi A5 Sportback driver when he wants to change highway lanes.
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Alltrack, Anybody?

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 10:31 AM PDT

VW would probably make a higher-riding version of its new Golf Sportsvan (SV) minivan if they were not aware of it eating into Tiguan sales. They'd really have no reason not to, especially since there are rival companies that are already doing it – Renault Scenic XMOD is an example.
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GM Talks Camouflage on the New 2016 Chevy Volt 2.0

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 10:01 AM PDT

Like all business, GM wants to control the information it gives to the public about its future products.
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Mercedes Expects GLA to Be More Successful than CLA in the US

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 09:32 AM PDT

It's not a secret that the Mercedes-Benz CLA has been the brand's most successful US launch in 20 years, but the company believes the GLA will do even better.
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VW Releases Pricing for New Passat in the UK

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 09:02 AM PDT

VW will start accepting orders for the new generation Passat saloon and Estate in Britain on October 7 ahead of first deliveries in January next year. OTR (On-The-Road) prices start from £22,215 for the sedan and £23,745 for the Estate.
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Ford Recalls 850,000 Vehicles in North America for Airbag Issue

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 08:37 AM PDT

Ford has announced it is recalling 850,050 2013-2014 C-MAX, Fusion, Escape and Lincoln MKZ vehicles in North America for a "potential issue" with the restraints control module.
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Porsche 918 Spyder Destroyed by Fire at Toronto Gas Station

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 08:57 AM PDT

The sad reality is that sometimes supercars (mostly Ferraris) catch fire, but seeing a Porsche 918 Spyder engulfed in flames is a really painful sight.
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Audi's Paris Show TT Sportback Concept Rendered as Production Model

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 05:46 PM PDT

While we're counting down the hours for the reveal of Audi's TT Sportback Concept in Paris, Khalil Bouguerra from Virtuel-Car jumped on Photoshop to give one of the leaked sketches a production look.
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Look What Vilner Did to a BMW M6 Convertible

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 05:46 PM PDT

Somehow, we don't think Vilner's latest product is George Lucas-sanctioned, but the Bulgarians went a long way with the Star Wars references on their new BMW Stormtrooper.
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Carlsson's Take on New Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Sport

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 06:42 AM PDT

Carlsson has introduced a series of upgrades for the most athletic trim level available on the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class range, the AMG Sport.
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Kia Previews New Sorento ahead of Paris Debut

Posted: 29 Sep 2014 06:22 AM PDT

Kia could ask Citroen nicely if it could borrow the French automaker's old punch line with which it launched the C5 some years ago ("unmistakably German") to promote its all-new Sorento (and most of its Euro range of cars for that matter). It looks like an Audi and that's a compliment, particularly for a non-premium vehicle – just look at those flashy LED rear lights or the robust-looking minimalist design.
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