CARSCOOPS

A Look at the More Practical Side of Audi's TT Sportback Concept

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 05:33 PM PDT

The TT Sportback concept car unveiled at the Paris Auto Show is Audi's way of testing the waters for a more practical TT model that may help increase its profits.
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Cadillac's New CEO Warns Critics: "Don’t Mess with Me"

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:54 PM PDT

Cadillac's new boss Johan de Nysschen does not take criticism lightly, with the South African-born executive hitting back on Facebook at those who questioned his recent decisions.
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U Spy BMW's Upcoming X5 eDrive PHEV in Berlin

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:17 PM PDT

An eagled-eyed Carscoops reader from Berlin, Germany, spotted this BMW prototype parked on the road.
"Seen in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg on Friday, it looked like an X5, but why should they hide the body so much? Wasn't it already presented?" Justus B. asked us in an email.
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Shut Up Ford and Take Our Money! Mondeo ST Rendered

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:45 PM PDT

Ford refuses to show any interest in making an ST version of the current Mondeo. The outgoing model never got one, even though it did come with the Volvo-derived five-pot from the smaller hot Focus – it was never a fully fledged sporty version; the potential was always there.
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Ford Training Dealership Staff to Properly Sell Turbo'd Mustang

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:15 PM PDT

It won't be hard to pitch the new Ford Mustang to buyers: it looks great, is improved in every single notable way and it can be had with either a V6 or a V8.
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Cyclist Running To Save iPhone Almost Kills Himself

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:45 PM PDT

You see the face that this guy is making in the screenshot? Please try your best not to burst into laughter because this did end in pain.
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Chrysler to Double Production of Diesel-Powered Ram 1500 Pickup Truck

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:11 PM PDT

US buyers have been warming up to diesel engines lately and Chrysler is seeing that in the strong demand for its diesel-powered light-duty Ram pickup trucks.
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Would You Park this VW Golf GTI Mk7 Under Your Garage?

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 01:45 PM PDT

Ah, German tuners and their eclectic taste in colors; even if domestic automakers tend to be on the conservative side, they'll always find a way to spice things up.
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Aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 Leaves Positive Impression on Consumer Reports

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 01:20 PM PDT

Consumer Reports has posted one of the first reviews we've seen of the all-new 2015 F-150 pickup truck, Ford's most important launch of the year.
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Chrysler Trademarks "TrackHawk", Spurs Crazy Rumor for Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 12:56 PM PDT

Fiat-Chrysler recently registered a trademark for "Trackhawk" and according to the people over at Allpar the new designation is likely destined for Jeep.
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You Won’t Believe Nobody Got Hurt in this Terrifying Rally Crash

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 12:52 PM PDT

While it may sound like an overstated headline when you think you've seen it all, but it really isn't. The crash you see in the video posted below was recorded during today's "Jolly Rally," hel in Valle D'Aosta, in Italy and we promise it will make you clench.
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Porsche's Revised Cayman Scooped, Our Spies Say it Sounded Like a 4-Cylinder

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 11:31 AM PDT

More or less, we know what to expect on the styling front for the 2016 Cayman, but the question remains as to whether Porsche will present its new flat-4 engines on the facelift model.
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Mercedes-AMG GT Priced as Much as a Porsche 911 C4S in Germany

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 12:56 PM PDT

Mercedes has just announced pricing for their new AMG GT coupe and AMG C63 sports cars in Germany.
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All-New 2015 Ford Mondeo Faces Current Model Owners

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 10:33 AM PDT

While it may be a little late to the party, the new Ford Mondeo is really important for the carmaker as it needs to keep Ford relevant in one of Europe's most popular and profitable segments.
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Chevy's SS NASCAR Safety Car Wears Pink for a Good Purpose

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 10:03 AM PDT

A pink shade, even if it's a temporary foil wrap, is a very awkward color for a Chevy SS, but in this case, it's all done to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.
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All-New Hyundai i20 Said to Get Hot 250PS Version Next Year

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 06:36 PM PDT

The second-generation Hyundai i20 looks set to become the brand's first model to wear the "N" high-performance badge when it launches a year from now.
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KTW Teaches Old Mercedes-Benz Viano Some New Tricks

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 09:06 AM PDT

Mercedes-Benz has moved on with a new V-Class, but the tuning industry is still interested in their previous generation van series with the star on its hood.
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Watch Turkish Police Fire Tear Gas on BBC Crew Reporting on Tear Gas…

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 06:36 PM PDT

A BBC news crew's van came under attack at the Turkey-Syria border while reporting on the Islamic State's siege of a nearby town and it was all caught on camera.
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Ken Block Spied Hooning a Ford Mustang for Gymkhana 7

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 06:36 PM PDT

It looks like our favorite drift-master has a new toy for the next installment of the famed Gymkhana video-series, as our spies spotted Ken Block filming in LA with a new car.
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Aussie 1972 Ford Fairmont XA Coupe for $75k is a Tough Sale

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 07:50 AM PDT

Australian fans of the Valiant Charger and Holden Monaro may disagree, but for the rest of the world, Ford's 1970s Falcon and its derivatives is the most well-known two-door muscle car from Down Under. That's mostly because of its role in the Mad Max franchise.
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New BMW M3 F80 vs Audi R8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 06:36 PM PDT

As one of the newest entries in the world of performance models, the 2015 BMW M3 is attracting a lot of attention from enthusiasts who are pitting it against established sports cars.
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Ford Is Glad the Explorer Sport Draws Younger and and Richer Customers

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 06:55 AM PDT

Ford is very happy with the people that buy its Explorer Sport, as the range-topping SUV is bringing younger, wealthier and more educated customers into its showrooms.
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MTM's VW T5 Multivan Gives You 355HP for €21,250

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 06:50 AM PDT

MTM says it can turn your regular VW T5 Multivan Comfortline 2,0 TSI into a 355hp sports van in just 21 hours for €21,250 (equal to $26,700) – that's only for labor and parts, not the donor car.
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BMW Gives Japan an ActiveHybrid 7 Individual Edition

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 06:05 AM PDT

The not so-popular ActiveHybrid version of BMW's 7-Series saloon has gained a limited production 'Individual Edition' for Japan.
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Hey Road-Rage Dude, Meet My Toothed Friend

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 05:40 AM PDT

There are many ways to deal with road rage-related incidents, but admittedly, this one will surely put a smile on your face.
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