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Face Off: New Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC90 [w/Poll]

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 06:39 PM PST

You asked for it, so here it is: a visual comparison between the two freshest arrivals in the large luxury SUV segment, the 2016 Audi Q7 and the 2015 Volvo XC90.
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Corvette C7 Z06 Tries Dodge Viper TA on for Size

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 05:40 PM PST

The Chevy Corvette C7 Z06 has a 625 hp supercharged V8, while the Viper TA packs slightly more, at 640 hp, from its atmospheric V10. Both cars are somewhat evenly matched in a straight line, although even with more torque, the Corvette lags behind.
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Montana State Lawmakers Want to Increase Daytime Speed Limit to 85MPH

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 06:42 PM PST

In September, Texas Transportation officials approved an 85 mph (137 km/h) speed limit on a 41-mile long part of the State Highway 130 that connects Austin and San Antonio. This is the highest speed limit in the US – and it seems that Montana may soon follow suit.
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It's Apparently Easy To Get Parts For Saabs Now

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 04:40 PM PST

On the heels of the announcement the Saab brand may have found yet another savior, current customers of the defunct Swedish car are actually being able to keep their cars going for a while.
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This Is What a Lambo V12-Powered Custom Bike Sounds Like

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 04:10 PM PST

Have you woken up one morning thinking that the world needs a motorcycle powered by a gigantic Lamborghini V12 engine? Neither have I, but some guy from Georgia thought it was something that couldn't wait.
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Ford Introduces SYNC3, Promises Major Improvements [w/Videos]

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 03:44 PM PST

Ford has unveiled its next-gen in-car infotainment system called SYNC3. It promises a much improved experience over what the automaker is currently offering, thanks to a more intuitive interface and additional features.

There's a new "smartphone-like touchscreen" which must be a big improvement over what they're currently offering, because now touch response is really not a strong point.
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider Kitted Out With Spoilers and 660PS

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 03:12 PM PST

DMC has turned its attention to the now-discontinued MP4-12C Spider with a selection of performance parts.
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Lexus Interested in Tesla’s Shopping Mall Outlet Business Model

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 02:46 PM PST

Tesla has made waves in the automotive world not only with its all-electric Tesla Model S luxury saloon but, in the US at least, with its strategy of ditching traditional dealerships and setting up shopping mall outlets instead.
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The Story of Singer Vehicle Design Told by its Founder

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 02:16 PM PST

If you are a Porsche fan, you definitely know about Singer Vehicle Design, the California-based company that upgrades old 911s with modern powertrains and technology.
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Aston Martin Works Celebrates 60th Ann. With Six Vanquish Models

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 01:59 PM PST

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Aston Martin's Works division. To celebrate this milestone, the British luxury brand is launching six limited edition models, all based on the Vanquish.
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Four Dudes Troll Their Way Out of a Road Rage Incident

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 01:12 PM PST

Even though these four men had the numbers with them, they chose not to confront the aggressive driver in the Chevy Cobalt – at least not physically, because verbally, that's another story…
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Caterham Allowed to Run This Year’s Car in 2015 F1 Season, Still Looking for A Buyer

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 12:33 PM PST

Unlike Marussia, which has been totally dismembered, Caterham F1, the other F1 team that went into receivership in October, is still alive and will be allowed to run the 2014 chassis in the 2015 season.
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Volvo Developing New 3-Cylinder With Up to 180HP

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 12:07 PM PST

Downsizing is, according to automakers, the only way for the petrol engine to meet the ever-tightening CO2 emissions regulations. Volvo announced that it's currently developing a lightweight 3-cylinder that will join the 4-cylinders in the Drive-E engine family.
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Scoop: This is BMW's New 2017 5-Series Sedan

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 11:30 AM PST

Our new spy photographs reveal the next, seventh-gen of the BMW 5-Series that will bear the internal codename G30 when it arrives in late 2016 or early 2017.
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Renault Reportedly Readying Citroen C4 Cactus Rival

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 11:03 AM PST

Renault is reportedly working on its own car to do battle with the Citroen C4 Cactus, a car which is basically a supermini, but one offering interior space from the class above and nifty crossover styling.
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Jay Leno Shows 1952 MG TD Old School Hot Rod

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 10:33 AM PST

The big rear wheels are an instant giveaway that this 1952 MG TD is not stock. Look at its massive rear tires or the part-exposed engine and you'll spot the absence of the factory 1.3-liter four-pot, which has been replaced by a 383 cubic inch (6.3-liter) V8 – it's claimed to do the quarter-mile in under 11 seconds with a squirt of nitrous.
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New Mazda2 Lands in the UK Priced from £11,995

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 10:08 AM PST

Mazda has opened the UK order books for its new "2" supermini that's priced from £11,995 to £17,395 with first deliveries scheduled for early next year.
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Renault's Twin-Pot Two-Stroke Diesel Engine with Supercharger and Turbocharger

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 09:37 AM PST

Engines don't need to be big and powerful to be worth talking about, and there's no better example to support that than Renault's recently announced two-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine.

Its focus is squarely on efficiency and compactness, and with a displacement of 730 cc it can still put out anywhere between 47 to 68 hp.
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Congratulations, Your Porsche Cayenne is Now a Boat

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 06:59 PM PST

Crossing rivers in SUVs is never a ride in the park, as it's a highly skilled task that takes careful preparation to do correctly, no matter what kind of vehicle you drive.
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Sporty, Lightweight Smart ForTwo "X-Bow" Imagined

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 08:34 AM PST

There have been versions of past Smart ForTwos which have had no doors and minimal bodywork, but none have also blended this approach with an emphasis on sporty handling and more performance too.

Well, this rendering by X-Tomi attempts to do just that and the result is not bad at all.
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Hyundai Drops Veloster from its UK Lineup

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 08:02 AM PST

Only three years after it went on sale in the UK, the Hyundai Veloster is no longer available to buy there. The Korean automaker has confirmed the withdrawal of the Veloster from the UK market but didn't provide details.
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All-New 2016 Audi Q7 Revealed, Drops 325kg or 717Lbs, Looks Like a Big Q3 [25 Pics]

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 08:00 AM PST

Audi has officially blown the covers off the second-gen Q7 luxury SUV that sheds a few hundred pounds and features a more chiseled, but overall familiar design.
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Starting a 28.5-Liter Fiat Engine after 100 Years Is a Magical Moment

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 06:58 AM PST

It is known as "The Beast of Turin" and it was brought back to life by Brit Duncan Pittaway, who managed to reconstruct the land speed record car using parts from the only two vehicles ever made.
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Another Range Rover Evoque Tune from Project Kahn

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 06:27 AM PST

This Volcanic Grey Satin-painted Range Rover Evoque is the latest creation from UK tuner Project Kahn.
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EDAG's New Light Cocoon Concept to Hatch in Geneva

Posted: 12 Dec 2014 05:56 AM PST

Engineering and design company EDAG will showcase an unusual concept at the 2015 Geneva Auto Show called "Light Cocoon," which uses new lightweight construction methods.
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