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2014 LA Auto Show: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and 400+ Photos

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:40 PM PST

The 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show may still be open to visitors, but if you've been following our coverage of the event, by now you've seen and read all about the models that are on display at the City of Angels' motor show.
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GM to Kill off Chevy SS at Lifecycle End, No RHD Chevy Camaro

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:10 PM PST

The SS is the first Chevrolet-badged V8 sedan launched in the last 17 years, yet it seems GM is not all that content with it and will not give it a follow-up model.

It was confirmed to Motoring, on the sidelines of the SEMA show in Las Vegas, when they asked for information on a possible next rear-driven Holden Commodore (now a rebadged SS).
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Evo Pits McLaren P1 Against Porsche 918 Spyder

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 05:02 PM PST

In the past year or so, the motoring press has drawn a line between the "analogue" supercars of years past and the "digital" hypercars that Ferrari, Porsche and McLaren have rolled out.
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Nissan Announces US Pricing for 2015 Juke and Juke NISMO RS

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 04:35 PM PST

While the revamped Juke made its international debut last March at Geneva, it was launched in the US just now, at the LA Auto Show, and will be available at dealers with a starting price of US$20,250*.
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Next-Gen GTA 5 is the Same as Before but Prettier

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 04:02 PM PST

Aside from the all-new first-person mode, the next-gen console version of Grand Theft Auto 5 doesn't really add a lot of new content. It does, however, improve the graphics quality considerably and it also runs smoother, while processing more at the same time – if you play it, you'll notice the denser more realistic traffic.
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Scoop: Mercedes' G63 AMG 4x4 is a Greener Version of Monstrous 6x6

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:30 PM PST

Did you find the monstrous Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 a couple of wheels over the top, but were drawn to the idea of a 'G-Class meets Unimog' kind of SUV?
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Next Lexus LS to Go Down “Emotional Design” Route

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:02 PM PST

We already know Lexus is looking to inject some (currently lacking) passion into its range of cars. Only models that currently really make you feel anything (either positive or negative…) are the IS and NX. However, now we learn that the flagship LS will adopt a similar "emotional design" tactic to stand out more.
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Take a Ride with Kimi Räikkönen in the F12berlinetta on the Fiorano Circuit

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:31 PM PST

Eleven motoring journalists were invited by Ferrari to a special F12berlinetta track day at its Fiorano private circuit in Maranello. With assistance from Ferrari's engineers and team test drivers, journalists were given the opportunity to push themselves and the 740hp supercar to the limit, learning to exploit the F12's performance to clock fast laps.
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Skoda Restores Last Existing 966 Supersport Racer, Puts it in the Museum

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:02 PM PST

The only surviving Skoda 966 Supersport race car has been restored by Skoda specialists and is now an exhibit at the Czech carmaker's museum.
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Volvo Wants To Reach 100,000 U.S. Sales In 2016 With XC90's Help

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:31 PM PST

Is it wishful thinking or sound logic that by actually putting effort behind a long-stagnant core product will lead to significant sales growth?
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The BMW i3 Portrayed as a Cheaper Premium EV

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:05 PM PST

Electric vehicles are still far from being mainstream, although the situation seems to be changing and picking up pace in that sense. You can now even buy premium EVs, like the familiar Tesla Model S, but if that's too expensive and you still want something to show off to your friends, the BMW i3 is a cheaper option.
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Peugeot Launches 308S, Facelifted 508 and 3008 in China

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 12:39 PM PST

Peugeot and its partner and shareholder Dongfeng have launched the new 508 and 308 (called 308S in China) at the Guangzhou Auto Show.
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Audi Confirms Tesla Model S Rival with 280-Mile Range for 2017

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 12:02 PM PST

Audi is preparing a rival for the Tesla Model S in the form of a family car that will offer an all-electric range of 280 miles (450 kilometers). Audi's technical chief Ulrich Hackenberg said the all-new electric vehicle is currently under development and will arrive in 2017.
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A Dozen Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Porsche and Mercedes Cars Burn In Moscow

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:10 PM PST

Rolls-Royce, two Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans and G-Class SUV, along with five different Porsche sports cars burned to the ground in a fire that broke out at a Moscow parking lot last night.
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The Lexus RC-F Looks Enticing Rendered as Shooting Brake

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 11:03 AM PST

This Lexus RC-F rendering has a kind of BMW Z3 M Coupe vibe about it (in a good way). The German car may not have been taken as reference for the design, but the result sure brings memories of it back.
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2015 Ford F-150's EPA Estimates Are Out, Returns Up To 26MPG Topping Gasoline But Not Diesel Rivals

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:34 AM PST

Whichever way you see it, a full-size pickup truck returning up to 26mpg (9,0l/100km) highway is quite impressive.
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VW Will Skip 2015 Super Bowl, As Will Lincoln and Jaguar

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:09 AM PST

The…automotive advertising force is weak with this one, and we're referring to the 2015 Super Bowl as Volkswagen will not air any ads during the game.
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Jeep Reportedly Wants Flagship Model to Rival Range Rover

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 09:33 AM PST

Jeep's upcoming Grand Wagoneer model, which will sit above the Grand Cherokee in the range, is apparently going to be aimed at premium rivals such as the Range Rover(s) and Land Rover Discovery.
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VW Will Invest More Money On New Products, Plants and Tech Than Puerto Rico's GDP!

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 08:59 AM PST

Do you know how much the VW Group will invest in new models, environmentally friendly technologies and production facilities in the coming five years? €85.6 billion or about US$106.2 billion at today's rates.
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Ford Will Celebrate Shelby GT350 50th Ann. at 2015 Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 08:34 AM PST

A naturally-aspirated, 5,2-liter V8 with more than 500HP mated to a six-speed manual gearbox that drives the rear wheels through a Torsen limited-slip diff. What's not to like about the new Shelby GT350?
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Poor Thing! Lamborghini Suffers 10 Hours of Catcalling in NYC

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:10 PM PST

And you thought 10 hours of walking in New York City as a sexy lady / Batman / spicy guy was bad; just wait to see what's it's like being an exotic Italian model of the Lamborghini genre…
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Mercedes Considering Harder, Faster A45 AMG

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 07:33 AM PST

The Mercedes A45 AMG is already a very fast car, the fastest hot hatch on the market. However, with the VW Golf R400 concept shown, perhaps it has given company execs reason to doubt it will retain the status until the end of its life, so they're reportedly considering a more potent version.
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You Can Now Rent a Porsche at Brand's Museum for as Low as €69

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 07:00 AM PST

Visiting an automobile museum or factory without sampling a car is like going to a restaurant and not getting food, and Porsche wants to change that.
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Renault Spied Testing Hotter Twingo RS or GT

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 06:32 AM PST

The appearance of a Brabus-tuned prototype of the new Smart ForTwo earlier in the summer meant only one thing; Renault would also get a spicier version for the related Twingo.
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