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X-Men Kia Sorento Has Wolverine's Claws Up Its Butt

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 06:20 PM PST

Why on earth would someone graft Wolverine's adamantium claws on the back of a 2016 Kia Sorento? We'll, they're actually up front too and the reason for that is purely promotional.
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Land Rover CEO Pissed at LandWind Over Their X7 Evoque Clone

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 05:40 PM PST

Land Rover CEO Dr Ralf Speth said LandWind's X7 SUV qualifies as an Intellectual Property theft and will approach Chinese officials about the matter at the Guangzhou Auto Show.
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Period Review of the Fourth-Gen 1993 Toyota Supra Turbo

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 05:05 PM PST

MotorWeek is "television's longest running and most respected automotive series," so it was around to test the fourth-gen Toyota Supra when it was new. If you're not familiar with the things that made it so great, do check out the video posted here.
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In The Face Of New Premium Competition, 2016 Acura ILX Adds More Premium

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 04:33 PM PST

Like the Honda Civic on which its based, the 2016 Acura ILX is the subject of constant revisions to get the original car right.
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Galpin Fisker Rocket Will Cost Just Over $100,000

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 04:00 PM PST

We had our man Zac visit Galpin Fisker's LA Auto Show stand and take a few shots of their new Rocket, a 725hp supercharged 2015 Mustang with a carbon-fiber body designed by Henrik Fisker.
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New HR-V Is Just The Car To Keep Practical Honda Customers

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 03:36 PM PST

The 2016 Honda HR-V is a surprising vehicle, but not for any remarkable reasons. It just makes sense on so many levels that I just want to respect it so much.
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2016 Mazda CX-5 And Mazda6 Now Have Stylish Interiors They Deserve

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 03:17 PM PST

The biggest criticism you could always throw at the otherwise sound Mazda CX-5 and Mazda6 was that the interior was fine, but not outstanding. Mazda has heard and addressed the concern for 2016.
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VW's GTI Roadster Concept Would Make for An Awesome Scirocco

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 02:44 PM PST

While it was made as a CGI entity for the PS3 Gran Turismo 6 game before VW built a real life version, like our readers, we can't help but think that the GTI Roadster could form the base for a kühl Scirocco or Corrado coupe.
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2016 Fiat 500X Gets Moparized at the LA Auto Show

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 02:19 PM PST

Mopar is demonstrating the Fiat 500X's personalization potential with a customized vehicle fitted with prototype and production accessories at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Le Mans Record Winner Tom Kristensen Decides to End his Racing Career

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 01:53 PM PST

Tom Kristensen, the man who is considered by most to be the best racing driver in endurance racing, having scored a record nine wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, has decided to end his career at the end of the month.
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Bentley Wants a Piece of RR's Pie with Grand Convertible

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 01:28 PM PST

First, it was on, then it was off and now it's on again in the most revealing manner: Bentley's Grand Convertible that made its world premiere as a near-production concept in LA.
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Scuderia Ferrari: Vettel Delighted to Join, Alonso Relieved to Depart, Kimi Nonchalant as Always

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 12:57 PM PST

We've known since October that Sebastian Vettel would leave Red Bull Racing, with which he had conquered the past four drivers' championships, for pastures new and green and, well, Italian.
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Mitsubishi Wants to Reassure US Buyers About its Future With a…1 Year Old Concept

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 12:47 PM PST

How can you reassure edgy customers about your brand's future? Well, introducing something completely new is a good start, but no, Mitsubishi thinks it can keep the flame alive by bringing a one-year-old concept to LA.
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Nissan's Venucia Brand Unveils T70 Compact SUV in Guangzhou

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 12:09 PM PST

Nissan has launched a new model for its Venucia brand at the Guangzhou Auto Show, the T70 SUV.

Built by the Dongfeng Nissan Motor Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV), the Venucia T70 is a compact SUV based on the Nissan C-platform that also underpins the first generation Nissan Qashqai and the second generation Nissan X-Trail.
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What Does The 2015 Chrysler 300 Want To Be?

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 06:51 PM PST

The little brother is calling the shots, as the 2015 Chrysler 300 gets a modest remodeling to solidify the family ties with the new 200 sedan.
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New Galpin Fisker Rocket is a Wild 725HP Coachbuilt 2015 Mustang

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 06:51 PM PST

The "ultimate American muscle car" we were promised by designer Henrik Fisker and Ford tuner Galpin Auto Sports, the Galpin Fisker Rocket, made its world debut at the LA Auto Show today.
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New 2015 Nissan Murano on Sale Dec 5 from $29,560*

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 12:14 PM PST

Nissan took advantage of the LA Auto Show to supposedly debut the all-new 2015 Murano in full production trim (we see no differences over the NY Show model) and to announce pricing.
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Chevrolet Debuts Sail 3, Camaro RS Limited Edition in Guangzhou

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 10:51 AM PST

Shanghai GM is displaying 32 vehicles from the Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac brands at the Guangzhou Auto Show, with the Chevrolet Sail 3 and Camaro RS Limited Edition being the important Chinese debuts.
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Acura Revamps 2016 ILX with a Facelift and Standard 201HP Engine, Discards Manual

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 06:58 PM PST

Acura is trying to create a bit more distance between Honda's Civic and its own ILX with a facelifted version that had its world premiere today at the LA Auto Show. Make no mistake; it's still a Honda Civic at heart, just a tad different / better than before.
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Kia KX3 Concept Previews China-Exclusive Compact SUV

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 09:21 AM PST

Kia has released official information about the KX3 Concept unveiled today at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The study previews a C-segment SUV that Kia intends to offer exclusively for the Chinese market. However, the automaker has yet to confirm whether the KX3 concept will go into production.
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GM CEO Announces Opel Will Build Flagship SUV in Germany by 2020

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 08:57 AM PST

GM CEO Mary Barra has announced that Opel will build a flagship SUV model at its headquarters in Rüsselsheim by the end of the decade. During her second visit to Germany this year, Barra also promised new investments for Opel's plants in Kaiserslautern and Tychy (Poland).
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New Toyota Mirai: The Fuel Cell Car You Can Buy

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 08:33 AM PST

While everyone else was hinting at their fuel-cell future at the LA Auto Show, Toyota was two steps ahead revealing its production Mirai that will go on sale next year.
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New Qoros 3 City SUV Is Exactly What You Expected it to Be

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 08:10 AM PST

The Qoros brand continues its expansion with the 3 City SUV which debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show today. The production model's design is no surprise, as it follows closely the lines of the Cross Hybrid concept unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show last year.
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It's Raining Red GTS Models at Porsche's LA Show Stand

Posted: 20 Nov 2014 07:47 AM PST

There's a GTS edition for just about everyone at Porsche's Los Angeles Auto Show booth this week – and they're all dressed in red.
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