CARSCOOPS

Watch Valet Take Corvette C7 Stingray Up to 50MPH in Parking Garage!

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 09:34 PM PST

The owner of a 2015 Corvette C7 was in for a nasty surprise after checking his PDR camera that filmed a parking valet taking his Stingray up to 50mph (80km/h).
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Audi RS3 Sedan, 3-Door and Cabriolet Imagined, Which One Will Be Built?

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 05:11 PM PST

Now that the 362hp Audi RS3 Sportback is out, it's open season for Photoshop manipulators to imagine other RS3 variants.

The first to jump at the opportunity was X-Tomi, who used styling cues from the RS3 Sportback to draw the RS3 three-door, RS3 Sedan and RS3 Cabriolet.
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CR Highlights Three Small Cars With Good Reliability

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 04:40 PM PST

Reliability is a top concern with car buyers these days, especially since so many cars seem to be doing so badly, and this concern is even more relevant when buying a cheap small car.

Somebody who gets a cheap car may not have all that much money for repairs, or a second car on hand if things go really wrong…
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Ford Starts Shipping 2015 Mustang Convertibles to U.S. Dealers

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 04:05 PM PST

It may be winter in the United States, but Ford has begun shipping the all-new Mustang convertible to dealers across the country.

To convince buyers that the drop-top Mustang can be comfortable to drive in the cold season as well, Ford is bragging about the available heated seats and remote start feature which allow the Mustang convertible to be enjoyed year-round.
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We Dare You to Sport the Differences on Facelifted Jaguar XJ

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 03:36 PM PST

Yes, this is the updated XJ saloon that's expected to land in Jaguar showrooms across the world next year.
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Dutchman's Mobile Crane Wedding Proposal Ends Up in a Home Wreck

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 02:59 PM PST

An overzealous Dutchman who wanted to impress his girlfriend by proposing to her on a mobile crane gave her a smashing surprise when the machine toppled over and crashed into a neighbor's roof – twice…
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Review Finds MINI Cooper Hatch Just as Darty and Fun as Three-Door

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 02:30 PM PST

While the new MINI's darty character, notably amplified by putting it in sport mode, is a bit much on the road, take it to the track and it really comes alive. The back lets go easily and progressively, and this happens regardless of whether you're driving the regular three-door or the new five-door hatch.
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Chevrolet to Launch Impala Midnight Edition Inspired by SEMA Concept

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 02:00 PM PST

Chevrolet is working on a production version of the Impala Blackout Concept, unveiled earlier this year at the SEMA Show.
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Jaguar Land Rover Reveals Its 'Transparent Pillar' And 'Ghost Car' Tech To Aid Visibility

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 01:30 PM PST

It's not as creepy as it sounds, but Jaguar Land Rover is working on new technology that makes thick pillars disappear and has you follow a "ghost car" with navigation directions.
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We Hear Ford's Detroit Show GT Will Be a Limited Production Model With EcoBoost V6

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 02:10 PM PST

So…we finally managed to pick up a few things about Ford's pending GT sports/super car that will purportedly be revealed at the 2015 Detroit motor show.
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Honda Hopes New Models Like the HR-V Will Revive its European Operation

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 12:29 PM PST

After seven years of falling sales and struggles to earn a profit, Honda is optimistic that new models and a revamped organization will help it revive its European subsidiary.
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Does a Nissan 240SX Work With a Swapped LS3? Oh Yes, Quite!

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 11:59 AM PST

If the only way you see a 240SX is with its standard engine or at least something also coming from a Nissan swapped under the bonnet, then you will not like the car built in the video posted here.
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New Ford GT Concept for Detroit? Yep, That's What We've Heard Too

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 11:28 AM PST

A couple of weeks ago, we heard that Ford is allegedly working on a new GT sports car for the Detroit auto show in January.
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Have An Android Watch? Get Official Porsche Face for Free

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 11:00 AM PST

Hey, no matter how rich you are, everyone loves getting something for free, right?
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FCA Toledo Plant Will Roll Out 500,000th Jeep This Week

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 12:40 PM PST

Increased demand for Jeep's Wrangler and Cherokee has transformed the brand's Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, which this week, will celebrate something special: building 500,000 Jeeps in one year for the first time.
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Scooter Guy is the Ultimate ClockBlocker!

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 08:12 PM PST

I'm sure you're aware of the slang term that combines the alternative form of rooster or male chicken and the word block.
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Audi RS Q7 Looks Like a Mean, Tall Estate / Wagon

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 08:12 PM PST

The all-new Audi Q7, while much better looking and proportioned than its predecessor, has brought a few changes to the familiar formula.

The new model appears to sit much lower, and it really no longer looks like an SUV, but more something along the lines of a tall estate or wagon – now picture it with the same engine and drivetrain as an RS6 and matching bodywork.
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Next-Gen Toyota Prius Underwent a Last Minute Redesign

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 08:12 PM PST

Toyota's newfound focus on the design of its cars has also reached the slightly awkward-looking Prius.

Apparently, the final design proposal for the vehicle was turned down last year by the company's top execs, who are clearly acting to uphold the company president's desire to hold design in high regard.
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Opel Talks Us Through the Design of the New Karl City Car

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 08:34 AM PST

Opel's smallest car, the recently unveiled Karl, is clearly not the type of car one would choose based on its looks only. Sure, some will appreciate it, but I think it is rather bland looking and uninspiring.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS is the Facelifted GL-Class

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 08:02 AM PST

Next year, we'll see Mercedes-Benz presenting their updated ML-Class and GL-Class with refreshed looks inside and out, and new names.
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Nothing Says Opulence Like a Gold-Painted Brabus S-Class with 850PS

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 07:39 AM PST

For those customers who find black is a color a bit too discreet for their tastes, Brabus is now offering the range-topping 850 model in gold too.

The satin gold paint is accented by carbon fiber elements, while the interior features a two-tone leather upholstery that combines satin gold with white.
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Euro-Bumper 1988 BMW M5 Looks Sweet But Costs $38k

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 07:02 AM PST

The first BMW 5-Series to ever wear the M5 badge was the E28 and we found one in a great condition on eBay.
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Lamborghini Asterion to Make it into Production After All?

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 06:34 AM PST

When the Asterion concept was revealed at the Paris Auto Show, it received a warm welcome from the press and the audience alike. However, the first hybrid Lamborghini is, according to brand CEO Stephan Winkelman, nothing but a "technological demonstrator" and will not enter production.
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Where Do You Think You're Going?

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 08:12 PM PST

Get ready for a head-scratcher; how can you possibly miss a fuchsia colored tram crossing the road?
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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Priced from €134,053 in Germany

Posted: 15 Dec 2014 05:37 AM PST

As expected, owning a Maybach-badged Mercedes-Benz does not come cheap, with a €134,053.50 entry ticket in Germany for the S 500. Scheduled to arrive in European markets from February 2015, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class models are available to order as of now.
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