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Nissan Previews Hot Pulsar with Nismo Concept in Paris

Posted: 02 Oct 2014 03:45 AM PDT

Nissan has found a way to make the Pulsar more desirable and it has done that by letting the Nismo division work its magic on the rather bland hatch.
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Check out the New Volvo XC90 in All its Glory at Paris Auto Show

Posted: 02 Oct 2014 03:28 AM PDT

There's little not to like about the all-new Volvo XC90, other than its announced bump in price. It looks really smart both inside and out, promises to be a revelation in terms of efficiency in the sector and, this time, has clear premium ambitions.
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Honda’s Lineup of Pre-Production Concepts Is Spearheaded by the Civic Type R

Posted: 02 Oct 2014 03:57 AM PDT

Along the updated Civic lineup, Honda has brought to Paris quite a few pre-production prototypes: there's the HR-V, CR-V, Jazz and the Civic Type R.
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It's All about the TT Family at Audi's Paris Auto Show Booth

Posted: 02 Oct 2014 01:56 AM PDT

The car that really steals the show at Audi's Paris Auto Show booth is the TT Sportback Concept, a four-seat, five-door fastback version of the TT which hopefully will be built.
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Ford Shows off Updated Range and Mustang in Paris

Posted: 02 Oct 2014 01:27 AM PDT

No surprises over at the Ford's Paris motor show stand. Main attractions here are the refreshed Focus and C-Max, as well as the production-spec Mondeo and S-Max. The new Mustang is probably the highlight, though, since it now is a sports car that Europeans can consider.
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Maserati Ghibli Gets Stylish Ermenegildo Zegna Edition in Paris

Posted: 02 Oct 2014 12:57 AM PDT

Following in the footsteps of the Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna limited edition of which just 100 units were made, the Maserati Ghibli has also received the Ermenegildo Zegna touch.
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SsangYong Takes Stab at Nissan Juke With XIV Air and Adventure Concepts

Posted: 02 Oct 2014 12:36 AM PDT

The supermini-sized crossover market is booming and any manufacturer looking to expand its margins should really look no further. There is room for SsangYong too, especially if their effort in the sector will stay true to the XIV concept they revealed at the Paris motor show.
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Toyota C-HR Concept Previews the Next Emotional Car Promised by Akio Toyoda [21 Photos]

Posted: 02 Oct 2014 12:51 AM PDT

Toyota has released more photos and information about the C-HR Concept, a study that previews a future C-segment crossover from the Japanese brand.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Metropolitan Collection Debuts in Paris

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 10:56 PM PDT

Rolls-Royce is debuting yet another creation of its Bespoke division at the Paris Auto Show, namely the Phantom Metropolitan Collection, of which only 20 units will be available to commission.
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Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4: Live Photos and Videos

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 08:05 PM PDT

Here's our first real life look at Lamborghini's new Asterion LPI 910-4 hybrid supercar concept that combines a V10 engine with three electric motors.
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Tesla Is Showing Something Called 'D' On October 9

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 09:29 PM PDT

Tesla founder Elon Musk got on Twitter late Wednesday to tease a Tesla called "D."
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Asterion is the First Front-Wheel Drive Lamborghini…in EV Mode

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 07:16 PM PDT

Lamborghini is no stranger to all-wheel drive vehicles, but did you know that the Asterion LPI 910-4 Concept can actually be driven with the front wheels only?
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LaFerrari vs McLaren P1 vs Porsche 918: Which is the Best Hybrid Hypercar?

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 05:57 PM PDT

YouTuber Shmee has been gaining notoriety over the last few years, notoriety which has granted him easier access to some of the nicest supercars in the world. Now, he's made a new (kind of) video in which he tries to compare the merits of the big three hybrid hypercars using pre-shot footage to argument his points.
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Nissan Isn't Going To Bring A Big Sedan Back To Europe

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 05:26 PM PDT

While Nissan doesn't think the conventional compact hatchback is dead in Europe, it sees no reason to offer a Passat-sized entry in the market when it has lots of crossovers instead.
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Hurry Up, Less Than 20 Bugatti Veyrons Left

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 04:55 PM PDT

Bugatti was represented today at the VW Group Night meeting in Paris with the sixth and final 'Legends' series Veyron, dedicated to the brand's founder Ettore Bugatti.
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Alfa's 4C Feels Like a Mini Ferrari at Scenic Mulholland Serpentines

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 04:23 PM PDT

The Alfa Romeo 4C seems to have lost none of its handling poise despite gaining 155 Kg/342 Lbs for the American market. It looks like the perfect car to hit one of your favorite windy roads – Matt Farah's favorite is the "Snake," a distinctly twisty part of LA's Mulholland Drive where he recently took a US-spec 4C for a short drive.
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Honda Confirms 1.5L Petrol and 1.6L Diesel Engines for European HR-V

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 03:57 PM PDT

When the new Honda HR-V lands in European showrooms in the beginning of next summer, buyers will be able to choose between 1.5-liter petrol and 1.6-liter diesel engines, the automaker announced.
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Skoda Shows New Fabia in the Flesh in Paris

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 03:30 PM PDT

On the eve of the Paris auto show, at the VW Group Night event, Skoda presented the third generation of its Fabia supermini. A more practical and spacious estate version named Combi in most markets will also have its world premiere in France.
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2002 Lincoln Continental Concept Heading to Auction, Was Ford Right Not to Build it?

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 03:04 PM PDT

One of Lincoln's most iconic concept cars, the 2002 Continental, will go under the hammer at RM Auctions' November 14-15 event in Dallas, Texas.
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Audi Q3 Sounds Like a Great Small Premium Crossover Buy

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 02:33 PM PDT

The Audi Q3, with its steeply raked rear screen, compact, chunky dimensions and premium allure is not hard to recommend. It boasts all of the usual Audi SUV/crossover qualities, but all wrapped in reasonably sized package with design that makes it look far more imposing in the metal than you'd think.
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New Chevrolet Trax from $20,995 in the States

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 02:04 PM PDT

The Buick Encore's less plush Chevrolet twin, the new Trax, will go on sale in January with a starting price of $20,995, which includes an $875 destination charge.
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Nissan Juke Nismo RS Starts from €27,450 in Europe, Arrives in December

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 01:36 PM PDT

Nissan has announced that the most hardcore member of the Juke family, the Nismo RS, will go on sale in December in Europe with a €27,450 ($34,620) starting price in France.
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Forza Horizon 2 Reviews Are Out: Cheers and Applause All Around

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 01:05 PM PDT

Watching all of the Forza Horizon 2 reviews, one wonders if Microsoft hasn't created something even better than the core Forza (5) experience.
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First Look at VW's New XL Sport Concept with 200PS V2 Ducati Engine

Posted: 01 Oct 2014 07:48 PM PDT

(New Photos Added) Volkswagen has introduced a new performance concept for its fuel-efficient XL1 with the XL Sport moniker and a Ducati Superleggera-sourced V2 engine prior to the Paris Motor Show.
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