CARSCOOPS

2016 Cadillac CT6's Rearview Mirror Will Get Video Streaming Function

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 03:45 AM PST

Following in the footsteps of Nissan, Cadillac will introduce high-resolution streaming video for the rearview mirror of the upcoming CT6 sedan late next year.
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Rolls-Royce Bespoke Launches Suhail Collection for Phantom, Ghost and Wraith

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 02:55 AM PST

Rolls-Royce has unveiled its first ever Bespoke Collection offered for the entire family of models. The Suhail Collection is the first collection to be offered on Phantom, Phantom Coupé, Ghost and Wraith models, and is inspired by Suhail, one of the brightest star constellations in the sky.
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Audi TT Avant Rendering Looks Really Sweet

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 06:20 PM PST

If there's one body style Audi hasn't tried (yet) for the TT family (production vehicles and concept cars included), it's an estate. But don't worry, this is what Photoshop manipulators are for.
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9 Station Wagons You Should Dream of Owning

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 05:40 PM PST

In the US, there is a shortage of good old fashioned station wagons. Maybe this is because people find them to be out of date and uncool. Europe loves them though, and with good reason.
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Watch This Wild 600HP Scion FR-S Drift Up A Terrifying Vermont Mountain Pass

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 06:27 PM PST

Formula Drift racing driver Ryan Tuerck goes way sideways in a sick 600hp Rocket Bunny Scion FR-S up an impossibly narrow mountain pass located in Vermont.

The video is the seventh episode of the third season of Tuerck'd, a web show that showcases the many tire-shredding exploits of Ryan Tuerck.
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Porsche 918 Spyder is Sold Out, US Grabs 1/3 of its Production

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 04:33 PM PST

That's it, ladies and gentlemen: the last of the three hybrid hypercars that was still available to order, the Porsche 918 Spyder, was sold as of November 10. If you missed out, you'll have to wait for one to come out, sooner or later, in the "used" market – and with a hefty premium.
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It's Good to Be Bad: Bond Villain May Drive Jaguar C-X75 in Spectre

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 04:02 PM PST

I don't know about you, but I think the actor/stunt playing the villain in the next James Bond movie is going to have more fun than 007 himself, at least during car chasing scenes.
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Chevy Previews 2016 Volt's Interior and On-Demand Regenerative Braking

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 03:31 PM PST

Only a few weeks prior to the 2016 Volt's world premiere in Detroit, Chevy has shared a video teasing the car's interior and new on-demand regenerative braking system.
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New Mercedes-Benz C-Classe Coupe Might Arrive Sooner Than You Think

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 03:01 PM PST

According to German media, clients will be able to place orders on the Coupe version of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class as soon as September 2015, following the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Indian Man Has Been Driving Backwards Since 2003

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 02:30 PM PST

I'm not a big fan of going backwards in my car and I struggle to remember the last time I heard someone say how good it feels to reverse.
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Nissan Says its Leaf Converted Half of UK Adopters to Keep Buying EVs

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 02:03 PM PST

The popularity of the Nissan Leaf is undeniable, as is the fact that Elon Musk was right in saying it's okay but doesn't do anything in particular very well. Even so, it's good enough to impress people and now Nissan says it's actually converting buyers into EV fans.
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2017 Nissan Silvia Based On IDx Rumored To Rival Scion FR-S

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 01:37 PM PST

Nissan is allegedly reintroducing the iconic Silvia sports car to rival the Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ triplets, says an unofficial source (read: unreliable source). According to Motoring.com, the new Nissan Silvia will be based on the Nissan IDx concept and is slated for a late 2017 release.
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F1 Driver Marc Gené Adds Context to Ferrari FXX K

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 01:08 PM PST

Ferrari's new LaFerrari FXX K track-only limited special is the third of its kind from the manufacturer. Aside from it being a hybrid and faster than before, what makes it so special? Spanish F1 test driver Marc Gené, one of the few people who have driven all three FXX models, puts it into perspective.
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McLaren Teases Its New Porsche 911 Fighter, the Sports Series

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 12:40 PM PST

McLaren is trying to whet our appetite with a new teaser photo of its upcoming junior supercar mode, the Sports Series, previously referred to by its P13 codename.
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GM, Audi and JLR Halt Sales in Russia Due to Ruble’s Collapse

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 12:17 PM PST

The ruble has been devalued by more than 40 percent since last June in what is Russia's greatest financial crisis since 1998. In the past weeks, Russians have been buying cars, especially expensive ones like Porsches, in order to convert their money into something tangible.
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Bad Girl Drives Off Booted BMW X5

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 11:46 AM PST

During an open audition for Oxygen TV's "Bad Girls Club" reality show, one of the participants waiting in line filmed a woman driving away with a freshly mounted wheel clamp on her X5.
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Nissan Recalls 470,000 Vehicles Globally for Possible Fuel Leaks

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 11:19 AM PST

Nissan announced that it is issuing a worldwide recall for around 470,000 cars and SUVs over possible fuel leaks. The recall affects Nissan and Infiniti vehicles from 2012 to 2015 model years with direct injection engines.
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Scoop: All-New 2016 Lincoln MKX is Almost Ready

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 10:50 AM PST

We've captured some revealing shots of Lincolns' next generation MKX mid-size crossover in production guise, following the release of a concept model earlier this year.
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Mercedes, Audi Narrow the Gap to Premium Segment Global Leader BMW

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 10:23 AM PST

BMW announced that its global sales rose by 6 percent in October, to 158,953 vehicles, compared to 2013, mostly thanks to strong demand in its main European markets and China.
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Islamic Terrorists’ Tweet Lands Former F-250 Truck Owner in Hot Water

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 09:52 AM PST

A photo posted on the Twitter feed of an Islamic militant group in Syria is causing a lot of trouble for a plumber in Texas. In fact, said plumber has the phones ringing off the hook with all kinds of threats.
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Citroen's DS Brand Has Some Neat Christmas Gifts

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 09:25 AM PST

'Tis the Season for advertising holiday gift ideas and Citroen's newly formed DS brand has a little something for both small and big kids.
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Tuned Mazda models revealed ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 08:57 AM PST

If you're in the market for a cool looking new Mazda, it's safe to say you can rejoice. The Tokyo Auto Salon 2015 is just around the corner (January) and it's going to be pretty Zoomed out.
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Nissan Starts Building X-Trail SUVs in Russia, Qashqai to Follow

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 08:29 AM PST

While economic sanctions continue to affect the Russian economy, scaring off some automakers, companies that rely heavily on the local car market continue to invest there.
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All-New Audi Q7 Shows Up On Video

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 07:59 AM PST

The second generation Audi Q7 has improved on the first model in just about every possible way. Now we can finally catch a glimpse of it in motion.
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New 2016 BMW X1 Compact SUV Reveals Its True Self

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 07:30 AM PST

Here's our first look at the upcoming 2016 BMW X1 in full production clothing. Whereas previous prototypes were dressed with unfinished front and rear end parts, this one previews the car that will go on sale late next year.
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