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Future Cars: A Modern Take On Aussie Ford Falcon Coupe

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 06:32 PM PST

When people think muscle cars, generally, icons of America's most noteworthy V8's come to mind - Camaro, Mustang and Challenger to just name a few. However down under in Australia, where most things that crawl into your shoes will try and bite you; there are two RWD V8 arch rivals. Holden's Commodore and Ford's long-serving Falcon.

Sadly for our Aussie fans, both are a dying breed; Ford is stopping local vehicle production in 2016 and Holden in 2017. In Ford's case it means killing the Falcon nameplate (one of the longest running in automotive history) and bringing an end to the blue oval's last RWD V8-powered sedan.

Obituaries aside, what if Ford reversed their decision and even better still, revived Mad Max's most favoured drive - the Ford Falcon Coupe? Great you say? So let's illustratively explore with a proposal I've put together:
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Ha! In Iraqi Kurdistan, They Call The Chrysler 300 The Obama

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 05:20 PM PST

Some people like to give their cars nicknames, but did you know that in Iraq's Kurdistan region all cars are known by their nicknames instead of their actual names?
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2016 Audi TT and TTS to Have US Debut in LA

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 05:06 PM PST

Audi's new generation TT series will enjoy its US premiere alongside the facelifted A6 and A7, and a mystery concept that has yet to be named, at next week's Los Angeles Auto Show.
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EVO Drives Rolls-Royce Wraith, Finds it Precise Yet Supremely Serene

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 04:21 PM PST

The Wraith should be the sportiest Rolls-Royce you can buy, and according to this short review by EVO, it's actually not bad out on the road.

 Henry Catchpole says there's something satisfying about the way it handles corners, even if it's by no means a sharp experience – it's precise and the roll that it has enhances its character.
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New BMW M3 and M4 Get M Performance Parts for Essen

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 03:37 PM PST

Besides tuning parts for the X3 and X4, BMW's booth at the Essen Motor Show will also include styling and equipment upgrades for the M3, M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible.
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Expectant Mother and Son Beg in Mall, Leave in a Mercedes…

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 05:28 PM PST

Life can be hard on people and, when things get too rough, some of them find a last resort of surviving in panhandling. Some might say "it's the capitalism, stupid", but we're not into politics here – rather an unusual event that took place in California.
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Lambo Huracan Owner Loves His New BMW i8

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 02:33 PM PST

Money can't buy you love but they sure as hell can buy you a lot of cool toys to play with.
We don't know if Bimmerpost member DoctaM3 has found true love (we hope he has) but his garage features two of today's most talked-bout supercars.
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Toyota and BMW’s Sports Car Partnership Going According to Plan

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 02:00 PM PST

While we may not have heard all that much as of late regarding the joint effort by BMW and Toyota to develop sports cars with common underpinnings, it seems all is going great.

Bloomberg quotes an official BMW source saying work "has moved on to the concept phase and is running according to plan."
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Mercedes Shows Future Path for its LED Headlights [w/Video]

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 01:34 PM PST

Mercedes has just announced that for future models that are to use LED headlights, it's going to switch from units featuring 24 diodes to ones with 84 per lamp. The promise is better quality lighting for improved safety and a lesser chance of dazzling oncoming traffic.
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What if the Mercedes A-Class Was Styled Like an S-Class?

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 01:03 PM PST

You can tell the Mercedes A-Class and S-Class are clearly products of the same brand, though if you know the manufacturer's range better, you'll easily notice the key areas where they differ. Now, have you ever imagined what the petit A-Class would look with the front fascia of the flagship grafted on?
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Toyota Dealer's"Keys in a Box" Music Video Is Hilarious

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 12:30 PM PST

We knew car salespersons were talented people, but some auto dealership employees from Illinois have outdone themselves by shooting an entire music video to promote their workplace.
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Cadillac Unleashes New 600hp ATS-V.R. Coupe for the Racetrack, Confirms ATS-V Sedan for LA

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 12:05 PM PST

Instead of officially revealing the ATS-V Coupe that's been out of the bag for a few days now, Cadillac chose to unveil its racing twin, ATS-V R.
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Ford Has Sold 7 Million Explorers in the U.S. since 1990

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 11:34 AM PST

With just a few more days before the refreshed 2016 Ford Explorer debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the automaker has announced that the nameplate has totaled 7 million U.S. sales since its launch in 1990.
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Sultan of Brunei Ferrari F40 Collection is a Motley Crue

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 06:20 PM PST

The Ferrari F40 is one of the most revered supercars of all time. It may not be the fastest, the best handling or the easiest to drive, but that Pininfarina shape and its no-frills character have ensured it a place in history.
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Can Clarkson Do a 0-60-0-MPH in BMW M3 in a Stadium?

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 10:35 AM PST

The Top Gear boys are back to their old tricks again, this time, to promote their Live show that will be touring the UK from February 13 to November 28, 2015.
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Is The Volvo S80's Replacement Going To Be Built In China?

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 10:03 AM PST

Volvo announced it is expanding its second Chinese assembly plant to accommodate a new large sedan built on the 2016 XC90's modular platform.
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1,050BHP LaFerrari FXX Coming Early Next Month, Will Cost Over $3 Million

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 09:33 AM PST

Hypercars with nearly 1,000bhp are mind-boggling. I mean, even if you can afford one, how can you possibly extract even a fraction of their performance on a public road?
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MINI Trots Out New 2016 JWC Hatch with Production Styling

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 09:02 AM PST

MINI seems to be wrapping up testing of its new John Cooper Works(JCW) hatchback, as evidenced by this prototype that's wearing final production parts.
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Is He Serious? 40-Tonne Truck Makes U-Turn on UK Highway!

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 08:31 AM PST

The West Midlands Police has released footage of a large lorry driving on the opposite side of an exit lane before doing a U-Turn on the M6 Toll in Britain.
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Lazzarini Envisions Alfa Romeo 4C Definitiva with Ferrari Twin-Turbo V8

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 08:05 AM PST

If you're not pleased about Alfa's move to give their first relatively affordable mid-engine sports car a 4-cylinder engine, then perhaps you should hear what Lazzarini Design has to propose for the 4C.
Place the emphasis on "propose" because this car exists only in the minds of the Italians.
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Puss in Wheels: Jaguar's F-Type Coupe Tries on Schmidt Revolution

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 07:37 AM PST

You may have never heard about "BEST Cars & Bikes Company", but you surely know the car they've been working on lately: the Jaguar F-Type Coupe.
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Future Skoda Models Will Put Greater Emphasis on Interior Space

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 07:10 AM PST

Skoda executives believe the best strategy for future models is to enhance practicality by offering more interior and luggage space than competitor models.
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Audi to Participate in Fifty Shades of Grey Film with Fifty Shades of The Same Design

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 06:43 AM PST

If you happen to see the upcoming film adaptation of the bestselling book from E L James, "Fifty Shades of Grey," to be released on February 13, 2015, know that Audi will be doing plenty of product placements.
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VW Golf R 400 Concept to Pass Through LA Show As it Heads for Production

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 06:17 AM PST

Volkswagen will give North American consumers their first real life look at the muscular Golf R 400 Concept at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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