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SsangYong Launches Tivoli SUV in Korea, Will Get 1.6L Diesel in Europe

Posted: 14 Jan 2015 03:10 AM PST

Following the first official images released last month, SsangYong has offered more information about the Tivoli small SUV ahead of its international launch at the Geneva Auto Show in March.
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Elephant with Itchy Butt Damages Cars in Thailand

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 06:08 PM PST

A male elephant became a bit of a nuisance to visitors at the Khao Yai National Park in Thailand this past Sunday (Jan 11) when it began…rubbing its behinds on cars
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Lexus Says Opinion-Splitting Spindle Grille is Here to Stay, Evolve With Time

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 05:51 PM PST

In 2011, the GS mid-size premium sedan was the first Lexus model to get the spindle grille. It sure is an aggressive design feature that has spread, in various forms, to the brand's other new vehicles – but it's not everyone's cup of tea.
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MT Says There’s No Other Sedan Quite Like the Dodge Charger Hellcat

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 05:05 PM PST

While its 707 hp output is not fully reflected in its standstill sprinting capabilities, the 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat does make up for that as speed builds and keeps building.

It's undeniably practical, especially for something this powerful, and according to this review by MotorTrend, there's actually a lot more to it than that.
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Soft Top Convertible Range Rover Evoque Supposedly Green-Lit

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 04:40 PM PST

You may remember the 2012 Evoque Convertible concept – it looked for all intents and purposes, like a production car. It's taken nearly three years for Range Rover to decide what to do with it, though, and now we learn it's closer than ever to seeing the business end of a production line.
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Smaller Bentley SUV To Follow Full-Size Model

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 04:16 PM PST

The future Bentley lineup is going to look a lot more diversified. The British luxury carmaker announced that it's considering a smaller SUV in its model range depending on the reception of its first new Bentley SUV, officially named Bentayga, which will finally be revealed later this year.
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Dacia Reports Strong UK Sales in 2014

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 04:07 PM PST

Two years into its UK foray, Dacia posted good sales numbers as 2014 drew to a close. A total of 23,862 vehicles were shifted (90 percent went to private buyers), which equates to an impressive 39.2 percent increase over 2013.
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This is the LS3-Powered Sin R1 GT with 450 HP

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 03:31 PM PST

There's probably no better engine to power this road-legal Sin R1 GT than an LS3 crate motor putting out 450 hp.

The R1 is Sin's (a British-Bulgarian racing establishment) first effort at creating something for the streets, and it promises very good performance numbers for its estimated asking price (~$110,000), plus it's got a cool gated manual shifter as standard.
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Chris Harris Drives 911 RGT Rallying Car, Says it’s More Fun Than Hypercars

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 03:09 PM PST

Major manufacturers, such as VW, Ford, Hyundai and Peugeot compete in the World Rally Championship with racing versions of the superminis, namely the Polo, Fiesta, i20 and 208 respectively.
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Boo! It's Mercedes-Benz's New G63 AMG 4x4 Special

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 02:44 PM PST

After seeing the prototypes with the vivid color scheme, some called it the Green Monster and others the Hulk, but ask Mercedes-Benz, and they'll tell you it's the G63 AMG 4x4.
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VW Group May Have Overtaken Toyota in 2014 as the World’s No. 1 Automaker

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 02:22 PM PST

While final official figures are pending, the VW Group has reportedly overtaken Toyota as the world's best-selling car manufacturer in 2014.
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New Volvo S60 Inscription LWB Is For You And Your Long-Legged Family

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 01:59 PM PST

Considering that Swedes are some of the tallest people on Earth, I've wondered why Volvos aren't exactly known for generous rear legroom. That changes, at least in the U.S., with the 2016 Volvo S60 Inscription.
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BMW Remains World’s No. 1 Luxury Brand in 2014, but Audi and Mercedes Are Closing In

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 01:37 PM PST

BMW remains the world's best-selling luxury car brand in 2014, with sales reaching 1,811,719 units, more than Audi's 1,741,100 units and Mercedes' 1,650,010.
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The 2016 Toyota Tacoma Is New, But Only Just

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 01:15 PM PST

From a company that rarely messes with success, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma doesn't break with tradition. For better or worse.
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Chrysler Confirms New Minivan for 2016 Detroit Auto Show

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 12:52 PM PST

The biggest news from Chrysler during the 2015 Detroit auto show press days was a…post on their FCA Corporate Twitter account saying that the next Chrysler "minivan will be seen in January 2016".
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The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is Still Menacing, Wonderfully Ridiculous

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 12:29 PM PST

It may be all Ecoboost and 10-speed automatic underneath, but the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor strikes that balance of aggressive and goofy characteristics that made the outgoing model such a hit.
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Detroit Welcomes All-New and Much Lighter 2016 Audi Q7

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 06:55 PM PST

If we had to pick one thing that stands out on the new Audi Q7, that would be the fact that it's more than 700 pounds (325kg) lighter than the model it replaces. You can (mostly) thank the multimaterial body and an all-new chassis for that.
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2016 Lexus GS F Looks Good, is Underpowered Compared to Rivals

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 11:45 AM PST

Lexus officially lifted the veils off the all-new 2016 GS F performance sedan in Detroit and has also released new photos and information – still no acceleration times, though.
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The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Looks The Part To Go After The Fast German Sedans

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 11:21 AM PST

At recent auto show appearances, Cadillac has been clear about the German luxury cars in its sights. This continues with the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V, the third incarnation and most direct shot at Ms and AMGs.
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Volvo Takes S60 Sedan for Cross Country in Detroit

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 10:58 AM PST

Does anyone really need a jacked up sedan? No, but Volvo is crossing its fingers and hoping that many will want its new S60 Cross Country.
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We Know You Want it: Ford GT Walkaround and Startup Videos

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 06:55 PM PST

The all-new Ford GT is the undisputed star of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show and that is easy to see judging from our readers' huge appetite for posts about the new supercar.
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New Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE EPA-Certified at 29MPG Highway

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 10:12 AM PST

Ram has announced the launch of the 1500 EcoDiesel HFE pickup truck, which increases highway mileage to 29 mpg (8.1 l/100 km) compared to the standard 1500 EcoDiesel's 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km).
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Chrysler's Chinese Partner GAC Debuts GS4 Trumpchi SUV at Detroit Show

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 09:49 AM PST

The only Chinese automaker to be represented at the Detroit auto show this week was Guangzhou Automotive Group, Co (GAC), which held the world premiere of the new GS4 Trumpchi.
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The Shelby GT350R Mustang: Less is More Interesting

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 09:25 AM PST

Taking the 2015 Ford Mustang and making the Shelby GT350 was a no-brainer, but the Shelby GT350R shown in Detroit puts the car in a slightly different light.
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