CARSCOOPS

Motor Week Puts the Porsche Macan Turbo Through its Paces

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 06:37 PM PST

When I last visited Porsche's Leipzig plant, the factory was expanding and getting retooled to produce the new Macan compact luxury crossover alongside the saloon and the second-gen Cayenne.
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Ferrari Die-Cast Models: Hot Wheels Out, Bburago and Maisto In

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 06:00 PM PST

You may be old enough to own a die-cast Ferrari model made by Bburago (yours truly sure is; a 512 BB was his favorite), but for the past 15 years the Italian carmaker had an exclusive deal with Hot Wheels.
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New Jaguar XF Coming Next Year, Draws From Compact XE Sedan

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 05:27 PM PST

It's sometimes hard to remember that the Jaguar XF launched back in 2007 and, aside from a mild facelift and some new models, hasn't changed a whole lot.
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CR Explains Why 2015 Acura TLX Can’t Cut it in the Big League

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 04:56 PM PST

The 2015 Acura TLX is probably even more conservatively styled than some Audis, and that's not a compliment. Aside from the blingy headlights, the rest of the design is dull, even if it's handsomely proportioned.
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RevoZport CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake is a 450 PS monster

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 04:22 PM PST

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake was revealed only last month, packing the same 360 PS as the sedan version and the A 45 hatchback. The guys at RevoZport kind of raised the stakes.
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Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo 2015 Racing Calendar Announced

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 03:53 PM PST

The folks over at Lamborghini Squadra Corse have confirmed their 2015 calendar for the Blancpain Super Trofeo series taking place in three different time zones.
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Sub-30k Mercedes No More as 2015 CLA Gets a $1,600 Price Hike

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 03:24 PM PST

The CLA compact saloon was a runaway hit in the US, with Mercedes-Benz USA boss Steve Cannon acknowledging that "this is the best launch in 20 years; it has been a phenomenal success right out of the gate".
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WTF? Angry Polish Driver Plops a Gun and Shoots

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 02:51 PM PST

"The famer in the dell" isn't the most appropriate music background for this road rage incident, but it lightens up, an otherwise, frightening situation.
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Twenty Stolen Red Bull Racing Trophies Recovered from a Lake

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 02:25 PM PST

You might recall a last week report about a break and entry incident at the Red Bull Racing headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK, in which a gang of six used two vehicles to smash through the gate and steal 60 trophies.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Becomes a Proper Coupe in Rendering-Land

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 01:50 PM PST

For an auto enthusiast who has been too busy to follow what's new in the industry during the last month, hearing that Mercedes-Benz has launched a new model called GLE Coupe would be great news.
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Range Rover Sport SVR Loves to Drift

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 01:18 PM PST

We already know that the 542hp (550PS) Range Rover Sport SVR feels more at home on a circuit than on off-road trails, as it is the fastest SUV around the Nürburgring Nordscheife with a 8:14 lap.
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BMW Makes An i3 That Can Park Itself In A Parking Structure

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 12:45 PM PST

Driving up level after level in a multi-story parking structure could be a thing the past thanks to technology BMW is showing off at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show.
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First Tesla Model S P85D Owner Spotted, Says it’s "Racecar Stuff"

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 12:15 PM PST

Since California accounts for nearly 50 percent of all plug-in vehicles sold in the US, it's only fitting that the first Tesla Model S P85D was spotted in that state; more specifically, in a parking lot in Woodland Hills.
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Skoda Builds 500,000th Third-Generation Octavia Less than Two Years after Launch

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 11:51 AM PST

Skoda's core model line, the Octavia, continues to be a success in Europe and elsewhere, with the Czech automaker announcing the production of the 500,000th third-generation Octavia, less than two years after its launch.
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Legendary Car Designer Paul Bracq Remembers His BMW Years

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 11:10 AM PST

French designer Paul Bracq is a living legend, having penned some of the most iconic automobiles in the world like Mercedes' 230 SL and 600 limousine, as well as BMW's first 5-Series (E12) and 3-Series (E21), among many other models.
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The Nissan 'Taxi Of Tomorrow' Isn't The Taxi Of Today, Yet

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 10:38 AM PST

Proclaimed as the "Taxi Of Tomorrow," the Nissan NV200 New York City Taxi has been slow to get off the ground since it was launched last year into a wave of disputes and backlash.
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All-New 2016 Nissan Titan Video Teaser Shows 5.0-liter V8 Diesel

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 10:11 AM PST

We get it Nissan – you plan to debut the second-gen Titan truck at the Detroit motor show and it's going to have a new Cummins-built 5.0-liter V8 turbodiesel.
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This is the Face of Toyota's All-New 2016 Tacoma

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 09:43 AM PST

After showing the tail of the 2016 Tacoma last week, Toyota has now brought the head of its all-new pickup truck into the spotlight.
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Lamborghini Brings its Winter Academy to North America for the First Time

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 09:03 AM PST

Since the Urus project still has some way to go before it enters production, Lamborghini does not have an SUV in its line-up that comprises only of the Huracan and Aventador supercars. Both, however, come with all-wheel drive, so you can still have fun in the snow.
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Lexus Teases New F Model for Detroit, Possibly the GS F

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 06:44 PM PST

Lexus has announced it will add a second F brand high performance model to its range to sit alongside the RC F coupe. The automaker has also confirmed that the new vehicle will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show next month.
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Bentley's £40 Million Investment in R&D Center Is "Latest Step" for SUV Launch

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 08:04 AM PST

Bentley is preparing for the launch of its first ever SUV with the biggest site development in the company's history. The automaker will expand its headquarters in Crewe with a £40 million ($62.7 million) investment, adding a new research and development center that will create over 300 jobs.
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Bicyclist Gets Nasty Deer-out-of-Bushes Surprise

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 07:30 AM PST

You can neither blame the cyclist or the deer that jumped in front of him in this instance. It's simply a case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, and doing 28 mph / 45 km/h while you're at it.
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It’s Only a Renegade, But I Like it: Rolling Stones Autographed Jeep Up for Auction

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 06:54 AM PST

A British rock band, sponsored by an American automaker that belongs to an Italian conglomerate based in London: that's globalization in a nutshell – but there's also a charity B-side on that story.
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1977 Mercedes-Benz 300D Looks Fantastic, Seller Claims it Only Has 41K Miles

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 06:16 AM PST

The Mercedes-Benz W123 series was one of the most successful model lines in the history of the brand, with almost 2.7 million units built between 1976 and 1985, when it was replaced by the W124.
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Fresh Details about Alfa Romeo’s New Engines, Twin-Turbo V6 With Up to 480HP

Posted: 17 Dec 2014 06:44 PM PST

We've been hearing of Alfa Romeo's new models and engines for quite a while now, but the moment of truth is getting nearer. On June 24, 2015, the Italian brand will unveil the new rear-wheel drive midsize sedan that will kick-start its revamp process.
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