CARSCOOPS

New Mazda2 Sedan Digitally Turned Into a Coupe

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 06:50 PM PST

The Mazda2 sedan looks somewhat strange with that specific body style, and this comes from somebody who's seen small sedans all their life and is very used to seeing them. It's still not as awkward as the Peugeot 206 sedan was, though. Yet if you make the Mazda2 lose its two rear doors and adjust its shape slightly, well then it turns into something very attractive.
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Here’s the LaFerrari vs McLaren P1 Battle You’ve Been Waiting For

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 06:10 PM PST

This is the first time someone has managed to pit the Ferrari LaFerrari against the McLaren P1 in a comparative review. The folks from CAR Magazine somehow convinced Maranello to give them the LaFerrari for a test against the McLaren P1.
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Porsche's $312,000 Panamera Exclusive Series Sold Out In 2 Days!

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 05:38 PM PST

Despite an exorbitant price tag, the very limited production Porsche Panamera Executive Exclusive Series totally sold out in just 48 hours. And it's probably just the start.
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Op-Ed: Ferrari Blackmailing its Customers for the 458 Speciale is Just Disgraceful

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 05:02 PM PST

Being out of office due to the car burning a hole in my pocket, ie- getting serviced, along with some other chores, I didn't get to read the article on Ferrari demanding 458 Speciale customers to thrown in extras or lose out to others who will until today.
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Chris Harris Releases Full Version of His BMW M3 Review

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 04:33 PM PST

Following his departure from /Drive, Chris Harris has set up his own YouTube channel and started uploading reviews that were previously available only to /Drive's paying subscribers.
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"25 O" Personalized License Plate for Ferrari 250 is a Steal at US$815,000!

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 04:04 PM PST

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet but apparently classic Ferrari owners do not adhere to the famous Juliet's line from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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Suzuki Will Launch Six All-New Models by 2017

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 03:34 PM PST

Suzuki has confirmed six new models including a lightweight Honda Jazz rival and a new city car for the next three years.
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"MiniDrones Blew Up My Toys" is a Mind Blowing Short Film!

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 03:00 PM PST

Trust us, watching these RC cars and mini drones fighting an epic battle for batteries is just as awesome as it sounds.
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Upcoming Bentley SUV May be Called Bentayaga

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 02:33 PM PST

A report published by Telegraaf says the upcoming Bentley SUV will bear the name "Bentayaga". However, it's not named after a nomadic people or a type of pepper, but rather a small mountain range from the Canary Islands.
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Hotter Shelby GT350R on the Cards for 2015 Detroit Show?

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 02:14 PM PST

The 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350 that was unveiled last week is, by any standards, a mighty machine what with its 500+hp V8 and aero addenda making it worthy of the legendary name.
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This Mint 1969 NSU Ro80 Looks Enticing

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 01:38 PM PST

As far as old German cars go, the Ro80 and NSUs in general are pretty weird, at least to look at. They're renowned for using Wankel rotary engines, as well as many unique technical innovations, most of which can be found in the Ro80 – a superb example is currently [ed. note: bidding ending without a sale as the reserve was not met]  listed on eBay in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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Crowd-Sourced Film Marks 25 Years of Land Rover Discovery

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 12:57 PM PST

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Discovery, Land Rover has released a crowd-sourced film featuring spectacular owner adventures from all over the world.
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This is Putin's New Special Electric Ride, the Yo-Crossback EV

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 12:10 PM PST

Say you want about Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the man sure has a thing for cars – from driving F1 racers to overseeing the development of his country's new presidential limo, and now, he has a new special EV.
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2018 Jeep Wrangler to Get 8-Speed Auto, Aluminum Body Likely

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 02:10 PM PST

It may be extremely capable off-road but, having last been redesigned in 2006, the Jeep Wrangler is getting on a bit, which you can tell by a quick look at its specs.
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Blue Sets Off Porsche 918 Spyder Very Nicely

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 07:29 PM PST

As far as color changes that dramatically alter/improve a car's look, these blue Porsche 918s prove just how dramatic they can be. Yes, you immediately notice it's a 918, but up until this point we'd only really seen silver and white ones and that was it.
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Cops Box Massive Oakland Sideshow, Impound a Dozen Cars, Interview Hundreds

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 07:29 PM PST

Oakland Sideshow-ers couldn't have chosen a worse time and place to stage their illegal drift meeting last Wednesday as it all so happened that the event was held right next to a large rally in response to the Ferguson jury decision.
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New TLX is Acura's Second Best-Selling Model After Two Months on the Market

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 10:08 AM PST

Acura says the new TLX midsize sedan is selling well in the United States, with promising prospects after two full months on the market. Tipped to revive Honda's luxury brand, the TLX convinced 4,890 U.S. customers in October, with only the MDX seven-seat crossover posting slightly better sales.
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FCA Chairman Says No Ferrari CEO Change – For Now

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 09:42 AM PST

Fiat Chrysler's plans to separate Ferrari from the rest of the group, floating a 10 percent stake at the stock market and giving the rest to its current shareholders, is intended to raise much-needed cash for FCA to compete with other major manufacturers.
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DriveClub Game Receives its First DLC and It’s Free!

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 09:08 AM PST

DriveClub was not well received by gaming reviews outlets who called it soulless and not that feature rich. Now nearly two months after the game's launch, the developer has launched its first downloadable content pack (DLC), a free one that adds five (quite interestingly chosen) cars and some new features.
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Czech Out Skoda's Museum on Google Maps

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 08:35 AM PST

Following in the footsteps of Lamborghini and Honda, Skoda has announced that its museum in the Czech Republic can now be visited virtually on Google Maps via Google Street View.
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Saab Owner NEVS Says It Has Found New Asian Shareholder

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 08:10 AM PST

NEVS, the company that bought the bankruptcy estate from Saab Automobile in 2012, before applying for bankruptcy protection itself in Aug. 2014, is requesting a three-month extension to complete talks with a potential new owner.
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Scoop: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gets Classy S-Class Style Interior

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 07:38 AM PST

We've caught the first spy shots of the next-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class' cabin and there's good news if you liked the styling and feel of the latest S-Class.
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Rendered as Implausible Crossover

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 06:33 AM PST

While there could be some substance behind the idea of an off-road-ready Mazda MX-5, I picture that as more of an old Group B rally car conversion than anything else.

It certainly doesn't conjure up images of a crossover-ized MX-5 with plastic cladding and no roll cage, although the former can stay as long as it accommodates ridiculously wide wheels...
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Honda Launches New Grace Hybrid Sedan Based on Fit in Japan [50 Photos]

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 07:29 PM PST

Honda today began sales of the all-new Jazz / Fit -based Grace Hybrid at dealerships across Japan. According to Honda, the compact sedan combines the handling and fuel economy of a compact vehicle with the spacious cabin of an upper-middle-class sedan.
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Dashcam Captures Mazda RX-8 Aquaplaning at 70 MPH and Crashing

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 07:25 AM PST

The Mazda RX-8 is a mild-mannered rear-wheel drive sports car, especially when compared to the wild, twin turbo RX-7 it replaced. Moreover, unlike its predecessor, it comes with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard.
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