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2012 Ferrari FF Takes on Custom 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 03:44 PM PST

Comparing a 2012 Ferrari FF with a 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser to see which one is the best family cruiser may seem absurd, but that's the beauty of the Generation Gap web series.
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Renault Starts Production of the Symbol in New Algerian Plant

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 02:30 PM PST

Following the inauguration of the Tanger plant in Morocco in 2012, Renault is expanding its manufacturing presence in North Africa with a new plant in Oran, Algeria.
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Volvo CEO Announces Plans for Compact XC40 SUV

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 01:22 PM PST

Although Volvo has the V40 Cross Country in its lineup (which is also available with four-wheel drive), the Swedish automaker wants to offer a proper SUV as well in the compact segment.
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KBB Says You Shouldn’t Ignore the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 12:10 PM PST

It's hard to bash a car as good as the new Hyundai Sonata, even if you're a badge snob with a penchant German premium brands. It looks as good as anything in the midsize sedan class, it drives really well and is at least average or adequate at everything else.
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Luxury Carmakers Finally Admit To Making Too Many Models

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 11:00 AM PST

We may have hit "peak variant" after all the special editions, turbos and four-door coupes in the luxury car market.
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Google’s Self Driving Cars are Designed to Expect the Unexpected

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 09:48 AM PST

There's only so much you can script into code for a car to drive itself and make sure it's safe on unpredictable public roads. In fact, if you go down the scripting route too much, you may end up with a product that lacks adaptability, and that's exactly what Google is reportedly trying to avoid in developing its autonomous car tech.
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2002 Opel Zafira Covers 500,000 Kilometers without Major Issues

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 08:40 AM PST

The German owner of a 2002 Opel Zafira that has covered 500,000 kilometers (310,686 miles) was congratulated by Opel Group CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann in person.
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BMW i3 Stands No Chance Against Suzuki Swift Sport on Track

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 07:28 AM PST

The BMW i3 may have more power than a Suzuki Swift Sport (168 hp vs 135 hp), but it proved no match for it around a track when AutoExpress pitted the two against one another.
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Lotus Boss Wants More Dealers, Announces Two Product Enhancements

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 06:21 AM PST

Lotus is going through difficult times, posting a £159 million ($251 million) loss in the previous fiscal year and axing up to 325 of its 1,215 employees worldwide.
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