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1,050PS Ferrari FXX K Is a LaFerrari on Steroids

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 03:08 AM PST

Ferrari is previewing the track-exclusive FXX K hypercar ahead of its world debut next weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Just like its predecessor, the Enzo-based FXX, the FXX K is a "laboratory car," part of a research and development program. The letter K is a reference to the "KERS" kinetic energy recovery system it adopts in order to maximize its track performance.
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Teen Gets Ferrari 599 GTO and BMW X4 for Her 16th Birthday!

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 06:20 PM PST

If you thought MTV's Super Sweet 16 reality series was preposterous wait until you get a load of this: rapper Lil Wayne and his ex-wife gifted their teen daughter Reginae a new BMW X4 and a…Ferrari 599 GTO for her 16th birthday.
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New Opel Karl and Vauxhall Viva Affordable City Cars Unveiled [34 Pics]

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 05:22 PM PST

GM's European arms Opel and Vauxhall have released the first photos of their otherwise identical Karl and Viva city cars.
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ATS Launches Gregis Automobili with New $160,000 Roadster

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 05:00 PM PST

Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio Lamborghini, Horacio Pagani: all three launched brands that bore their name. Not being content with owning ATS (Automobili Turismo Sport), Gianluca Gregis wants to follow in their footsteps, thus he announced a new brand with his own family name.
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Mercedes AMG GT Shows Great Promise in First (Dutch) Video Review

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 04:35 PM PST

Everyone is waiting to see how the Mercedes AMG GT stacks up against the segment's benchmark, the Porsche 911 Turbo.
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Toyota Says Water Produced by the Mirai Is Safer than Milk

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 04:09 PM PST

Toyota is quite stoked about the quality of the water emitted by its Mirai fuel cell vehicle. Fuel cell vehicles' only byproducts are heat and exhaust water vapor, both obviously harmless for the planet. But what kind of water is it?
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Dacon 828 Reimagined as a Modern Vehicle

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 03:31 PM PST

You may remember we gave you the full story on Brazil's 828 Dacon, a mini Porsche 928 replica, well this is what a modern take on it could look like. It seems to use new Smart headlights and Porsche Macan rear lights, but the general shape seems about right.
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2015 TLX Leaves Positive Impression But Struggles to Define Acura as a Brand

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 03:03 PM PST

While Acura makes fair premium cars that are good and fairly desirable, the brand lacks a clear identity. You don't hear people passionately talking about how much they want to buy one, and sadly the 2015 TLX won't be changing minds any time soon.
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Lexus Admits Germany's Big 3 Are Invincible, Fourth Place Will Have to Suffice

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 02:33 PM PST

A quarter of a century after its launch, Lexus still hasn't managed to dent its German rivals' armor. The premium segment is fiercely contested and, while it has rolled out some pretty competitive models, the Japanese brand can't compete on sales.
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Brit Creates Real Life Version of Far Cry 4 Tuk Tuk, but With 100 HP!

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 02:05 PM PST

While the big new thing in (the newly-released) Far Cry 4 (action first-person shooter) is hang gliding over a distinctly Nepal-esque map, there are cool vehicles for trekking its dusty roads too.

Take this Tuk Tuk, as it's called, basically an over-engined rickshaw with guns strapped to it – it looks entertaining in the game, so a Brit by the name of Colin Furze (also creator of the world's fastest mobility scooter) set out and created one in real life.
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VW USA Boss Says Golf SportWagen Will Outsell Hatch

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 01:40 PM PST

Here's a surprising statement from Volkswagen of America CEO Michael Horn: he says he expects that the Golf SportWagen will outsell the regular Golf hatchback.
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Audi Launches Novel Car Sharing Programs for the Wealthy

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 01:11 PM PST

Car sharing is far from a novelty, even in the premium sector. Daimler has its Car2Go one-way rental service and BMW its DriveNow EV sharing catering for those who find owning a car is too impractical or expensive.
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Tesla Details Fremont Plant Revamp [w/Videos]

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 12:46 PM PST

Tesla Motors has finished the upgrade of its plant in Fremont, California as it prepares for the production start of the new Model X crossover. Tesla's production has grown from 22,000 units in 2013 to 35,000 units expected this year.
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Can You Detect The Smart One Out of These Three Drivers?

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 12:19 PM PST

What are the chances of getting in trouble while attempting to drive through a snow-covered uphill road under freezing temperatures that could be hiding slippery ice patches?
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BMW Wants to Slash i8 Waiting List, But Still Keep it a Low-Volume Model

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 11:50 AM PST

Supply and demand: when the latter outweighs the former, you know you have a winner in your hands. BMW's i8 is a prime example, with a waiting list that stretches up to 18 months.
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UK Customers Must Pay £3,000 Upfront to Secure a Honda Civic Type R

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 11:25 AM PST

Honda has announced that the upcoming Civic Type R can be ordered in the UK, but those who want one must hurry up and place their order.
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Watch MTM's 760PS Audi RS8-Style Tune Go From 0 to 280km/h

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 10:48 AM PST

Many new cars are capable of breaking the 5 sec 0-100km/h (62mph) barrier today, but seeing a luxury saloon the size of an Audi S8 doing it in 3 seconds flat is pretty darn impressive.
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Maserati Built the 50,000th Car in Grugliasco on the Day of its Centennial

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 10:19 AM PST

On December 1, Maserati celebrated its 100th anniversary as well as the manufacturing of the 50,000th car at the Avv. Giovanni Agnelli Plant in Grugliasco near Turin.
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Widespread Corrosion Issues Makes UK Dacia Duster Owners Call them "Rusters"

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 09:33 AM PST

I've been watching the Dacia UK owners' forum for over a year now, seeing how the manufacturer was handling the plethora of rust complaints for brand new Dusters. Early adopters described rust appearing on many body panels and even on some bolts and metal fittings.
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New VW Golf R Will Get a Manual in the U.S. from Summer 2015

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 09:06 AM PST

As you may have heard, the 2015 VW Golf R arrives in U.S. dealerships this spring exclusively with a six-speed double-clutch gearbox, but fans of manual transmissions need not despair.
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Never Play Chicken with a Dumpster

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 08:39 AM PST

It doesn't matter if you're on the right or wrong side of the road, it's always better to practice defensive driving.
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Would You Tune a Rolls Royce Wraith Coupe Like This?

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 07:15 PM PST

Now here's a tuner walking a fine line between personalization and keeping things chic – or at least that's what this author thinks about Spofec's Rolls Royce Wraith program.
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Spyker Applies For Financial Restructuring To Solve Cash Problem

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 07:31 AM PST

Dutch sports car maker Spyker has filed for financial reorganization, similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in a bid to stay afloat amid what it calls, "short-term operational and liquidity challenges."
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Dubuc Motors Wants to Become Tesla's Canadian "Cousin" with EV Range

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 06:57 AM PST

After bringing out its Tomahawk kit car at the 2014 Montreal Auto Show in January, Canada's Dubuc Motors now wants to become an EV maker with "Tesla's cousin, the Tomahawk". Those are their words, not ours.
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This is the CGI-Heavy Cinematic Launch Trailer for The Crew

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 06:29 AM PST

We'll come right out and say it that the launch trailer for the upcoming open world driving game The Crew is very well made and quite spectacular. It sets the tone nicely for the game which launches today, although we would have preferred the in-game engine to be used, and not the quite different looking CGI that's far prettier than it…
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