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BMW Previews 245PS Plug-In Hybrid Model Based on Facelifted 3-Series

Posted: 27 Nov 2014 01:53 AM PST

BMW has released details about the upcoming 3-Series Plug-In Hybrid model at the BMW Group Innovation Days 2014. Based on the upcoming facelift of the 3-Series lineup, the plug-in hybrid version combines a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine with an electric motor and an 8-speed Steptronic transmission.
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California's Rich Kids of China and Their Super Exotic Car Tastes

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 06:03 PM PST

There's a secret cultural revolution going on in California, but it's not the kind that paralyzed China in the 1960s and 1970s; this is the discreet uprising of China's 21st century elite.
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Euro-Spec 2015 Corvette Stingray Poses for the Camera [75 Pics]

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 05:20 PM PST

While in the US, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a pretty common sight (for a sports car at least), in Europe America's iconic model is much rarer.
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John Hennessey Tests Stock 2015 Mustang GT's 0-150MPH Time

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 04:45 PM PST

For most people and under most circumstances, the bog-standard 2015 Mustang GT with its 435hp 5.0L V8 is fast enough, but not for all…
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Cadillac Could have a $250,000 Bentley Rival by 2029

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 04:10 PM PST

Now this is something we want to see – sadly, we'll have to wait until 2029 to even hope of laying eyes on a Bentley/Rolls Royce rival from Cadillac. It could materialize if the new company CEO, Johan de Nysschen, will stay until then, as it was his idea.
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LaFerrari Uncut and Free: Chris Harris Gives Maranello’s Finest Some Stick

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 03:35 PM PST

Not many motoring journalists got to sample Ferrari's latest and, arguably, best hypercar but Chris Harris was amongst the chosen few to get behind the wheel of the 963HP LaFerrari.
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Sebastien Loeb to Race Citroen DS3 WRC at Monte-Carlo Supporting Launch of DS Brand

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 03:06 PM PST

Citroen announced that the most successful driver in the history of the World Rally Championship is making a comeback to the 2015 calendar's season opener to help launch its DS brand.
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Police Catch a Whiff of Ferrari F50 Wakeboard Video

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 02:31 PM PST

You can't even upload a video of yourself doing something stupid and possibly illegal on YouTube without catching the attention of the cops these days…
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Saleen Updates Tesla Model S-Based FourSixteen, Renames it ST

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 02:02 PM PST

The Saleen FourSixteen is a tuned version of the all-electric Tesla Model S that made its debut last summer at Pebble Beach. Based on the P85 Performance version, it boasted revised adjustable suspension, new final gear ratio, a unique locking differential and sporty seats and came with a price tag of US$152,000.
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Entry Level 2015 Audi TT Coupe Gets Stamp of Approval

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 01:36 PM PST

While the base front-wheel drive Audi TT may not be the pick of the range for enthusiasts, who will at least want the Quattro badge, it's actually a very good car.

Besides, if you ignore the diesel, the smallest petrol engine you can get it with is a 2.0-liter turbo with 227 hp – that paired with a manual six-speed gearbox should prove entertaining.
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New Chrysler 300S Coupe Design Study - Meh or Yeah?

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 01:07 PM PST

What does the Chrysler brand represent today and what kind of models should it have in its range?
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Mini to Stop Production of the Coupe and Roadster Next Year

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 12:33 PM PST

Various reports have announced it many months ago but only now a Mini official has confirmed that the Coupe and Roadster will be discontinued.
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Workers Use Fork Lift to Illegally Move Legally Parked Ford

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 12:01 PM PST

What can you do when a parked car obstructs your work? Under normal circumstances, not much. But when you have a fork lift at your disposal, ideas may spring to mind.
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Mitsubishi Sending Off Lancer Evo X with More Powerful Limited Edition in 2015

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 11:34 AM PST

If you thought the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was your last chance to get a brand new Evo X in the United States, the Japanese automaker has some good news for you.
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KBB Impressed by 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Overall

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 11:02 AM PST

Were you to pay the $80,000+ asking price for the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser, would it not bother you that it comes with fake wood that looks like it came off a 1999 Peugeot? What about its poor efficiency or mediocre loading capacity?
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AMG Boss Says GT Convertible, Black Series and One More Model Coming

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 10:37 AM PST

Mercedes-Benz's AMG sports division has been quietly expanding towards every direction these past years and it plans to keep that momentum going.
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ZR-1 V8 Destino to Cost Around $200,000, Deliveries Start Before Year’s End

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 10:04 AM PST

Bob Lutz is a car guy through and through, having served as a top exec in automakers like BMW, Ford, Chrysler and, more recently, General Motors. Even he, though, acknowledges that the new generation has no interest in driving and that soon cars will be self-driving transportation appliances.
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This is How a Land Rover Defender Should be Driven Off-Road

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 09:38 AM PST

People in the know always rave on about how the Land Rover Defender is next-to unparalelled when it comes to dealing with off-road driving.

However, since it doesn't have any electronic aids, like Land Rover's more modern products, you need some skill and technique to make the most of its abilities.
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A $1.15 Million McLaren P1 Just Crashed In Dallas, Texas

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 06:12 PM PST

This just in; a new McLaren P1 was involved in a serious accident in Dallas, Texas today, and these are the first photos of the crash.
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Nissan's "Truckumentary" Web Series Tells the Story of All-New Titan

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 08:47 AM PST

Nissan is preparing for the launch of the all-new Titan pickup truck, scheduled to debut at the Detroit Auto Show early next year, with a series of short videos under the "Nissan Titan Truckumentary" banner.
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Tesla Said to be in Talks With BMW Over Tech Sharing and Production

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 08:21 AM PST

We know Tesla Motors is connected to Mercedes, which it provides with EV know-how and electric powertrains for the B-Class, but now it seems the want to partner up with BMW too.
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Kia's Picanto City Car Spied in Facelifted Form

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 07:53 AM PST

The second-gen Picanto is already in its third year in the market and Kia wants to keep it relevant for another couple of years before it replaces it, with a facelift.

Kia did a fine job covering the new styling touches on the prototype, as the only things peeking out from the camouflage are the revised headlamp clusters, but it's suffice to say that it should get refreshed nose along with some changes to the rear section such the lights and bumper designs.

Being that the Koreans also had the city car's dashboard placed under covers, there may be some styling upgrades in store for the interior as well.

We don't expect any changes to the Picanto's powertrain lineup.

Photo Credits: CarPix for CarScoops

PS: Seems like Kia's engineers weren't too happy about the encounter with our spies...

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Subaru Runs Over Protesters During Ferguson Rally in Minneapolis

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 06:19 PM PST

Shocking footage of a Subaru Outback plowing through a crowd of Ferguson demonstrators in downtown Minneapolis has surfaced online.
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Skoda Reveals Fabia R5 Rally Car in Germany

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 06:32 AM PST

Skoda chose the Essen motor show, in Germany, to unveil the concept for its Fabia R5 rally car. The Czech automaker is trying to put an emphasis on stirring up emotions among drivers, and the R5 is an integral part of that strategy.
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Ferrari's New LaFerrari XX Track Monster Visualized

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 06:19 PM PST

With the new hardcore LaFerrari XX reportedly just around the corner, digital artists are speculating on what the final model will look like.
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