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Three Kings: This is How Top Gear Hosts Spend Their Hard-Earned Quid

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 06:00 PM PST

If there's anyone on planet Earth that Top Gear, and especially the most controversial of its hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, hasn't insulted yet, well, there's no need to worry; sooner or later, they will.
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What Would You Say to a New Mazda2 Wagon?

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 05:20 PM PST

There aren't many B-segment wagons on sale today and the few that exist are mostly offered in Europe.

The Renault Clio Estate, Seat Ibiza ST and new Skoda Fabia Combi are the first models that spring to mind, but what would you say if Mazda had a go at this segment with the new Mazda2?
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Watch Audi's Prologue Concept Totally Own LA Streets

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 04:40 PM PST

Audi's Prologue Concept unveiled at the LA Auto Show is definitely more impressive when seen on the street than on the show floor.

How do we know that? Well, the folks from Germany's Auto Bild magazine had the extraordinary privilege of driving the luxurious coupe concept on the streets of Los Angeles and film the experience.
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Crumply Toyota Camry Saves Man's Life After Plunging 11-Stories!

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 04:38 PM PST

A window washer has a Toyota Camry to thank for being alive after he fell 11 stories, or more than 100 feet, Friday in downtown San Francisco.
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BMW Reportedly Plots New i Car With Toyota Fuel Cell Tech

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 03:33 PM PST

While BMW and Toyota have already confirmed a sports car deal, their pact could also deepen towards expanding BMW's fuel-efficient range.
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Lexus Boss Says Two Detroit Show World Premieres Possible

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 03:05 PM PST

Lexus Group Vice President Jeff Bracken may have been addressing the press in Los Angeles, but his mind was on the upcoming Detroit Motor Show.
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Tokyo’s Car and Motorcycle Culture Comes Alive at Night [4K Video]

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 02:37 PM PST

One of the world biggest cities, Tokyo transforms at night into a playground for speed freaks and car crazy people.
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Mitsubishi to Bring Mirage Sedan to U.S.; Rent-a-Car Companies Rejoice

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 02:09 PM PST

You know Mitsubishi is in a sad state when one of the biggest production car news coming from the LA Show is a confirmation that the Mirage sedan is heading to the States.
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This is What RevoZport Will do to Your Tesla Model S

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 01:36 PM PST

RevoZport, the Hong Kong-based tuning outfit, is now offering a visual enhancement kit for the Tesla Model S.
It's called the R-Zentric Aerokit and it makes the electric sedan look wider and more muscular – oh, and all the bits are made out of carbon fiber…
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Mercedes May Make Maybach Multiple-Model Brand

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 01:18 PM PST

Now that Mercedes has revealed its ultra-luxurious S-Class Maybach, it seems the brand has additional plans of turning it into a separate brand with more than one model.

It's apparently not a sure thing yet, but if the reaction to the first model is positive, then they may go ahead and make more Maybachs.
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Cops Chasing Californian Biker Gang Looks Like a Video Game Scene

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 12:32 PM PST

It may look like a scene from a first person video game, but it's real and it involved several police officers in cars and even a helicopter chasing a group of self-proclaimed stunt riders.
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Northeast States’ Foul Weather to Help Fiat Dealers with 500X Sales

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 12:01 PM PST

The 2016 Fiat 500X that was just launched in the States at the LA Auto Show is the brand's first all-wheel drive model to be offered here. The company hopes that its increased traction will help sales in US areas, such as the Northeast, where the weather can get notoriously bad.
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Mercedes, Mini Top J.D. Power New Car Buyers’ Satisfaction Survey

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 11:35 AM PST

The new-car buying process can be either a pleasant or a negative experience. Market research company J.D. Power has, for the 28 past years, released an annual study measuring customers' satisfaction – and its 2014 report makes for an interesting reading.
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New McLaren Honda F1 Prototype Makes Its First Outing on Track [w/Video]

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 11:02 AM PST

After more than a year of preparations, McLaren-Honda's interim F1 test car MP4-29H/1X1 made its official track debut at the FIA testing session at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
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Four Brand New Shelby Models from the 1980s Unearthed on eBay!

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 05:21 PM PST

What are the odds of four brand new, never before registered, Shelby sports models from the 1980s popping up for sale after laying dormant in some warehouse for more than a quarter of a century?
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Is Porsche Pondering a Panamera Estate Model, Plus Additional Variants?

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 10:02 AM PST

This could be excellent news for those whom appreciate the Panamera but could never get to grips with its looks. Apparently, Porsche is looking to create several derivatives of the next-gen model, the most likely of which being one similar to the Sport Turismo concept (pictured).
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BMW i3 Wins the Green Car of the Year 2015 Award

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 09:35 AM PST

A year after its launch in November 2013, the BMW i3 has already sold more than 12,000 units, which makes it the third best-selling all-electric model today. In fact, BMW concedes that demand exceeds even its own expectations.
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Distracted Taiwanese Woman Runs Over A Couple Of Cars

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 09:06 AM PST

A distracted driver from Taiwan was involved in a bizarre accident when she accidentally collided and rolled over two passengers cars in Kaohsiung City.
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Lexus Reportedly Gives up on Drop-Top, Focuses on 3-Row SUV

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 08:26 AM PST

Apparently Lexus needs a three-row SUV more than it needs a convertible version of the RC. The latter was originally intended to go into production and look a lot like the LF-C2 concept, but now it seems they've had an internal revolt and are using the next LS platform to underpin a Mercedes GL rival.
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Skoda Offers Personalized Photo Wraps for Fabia's Dash

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 07:55 AM PST

Owners of Skoda's new Fabia hatchback and Estate can now decorate their dashboard with their own pictures, which they can order online.
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Nissan GT-R Gets 45th Anniversary Edition in Japan [w/Video]

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 07:27 AM PST

After the United States and Europe, the new Nissan GT-R has finally gone on sale in Japan as well, with the automaker also launching a limited edition model exclusively for its home market.
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Driver Almost Wrecks Corvette Stingray while Drag Racing BMW M3

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 05:21 PM PST

When a BMW M3 and a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray wait at the traffic lights there's a good chance a drag race will happen when the lights turn green.
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TechArt Gives Porsche Macan S Diesel a Power Boost

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 06:27 AM PST

As promised earlier this year, TechArt has released a power kit for the diesel-fueled version of Porsche's new Macan SUV.
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Audi RS6 Avant Touched Up By Vilner

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 05:58 AM PST

While Vilner has no problem tearing out and redressing your entire interior, their latest tuning job is on the light side.
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Truck Slips on Ice and Crashes Into Two Trains in Kazakhstan

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 05:25 AM PST

A CCTV camera recorded a deadly accident between a truck and two trains that happened in Kazakhstan on Saturday, Nov 22.
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