CARSCOOPS

Audi Would Have Paid Fiat Chrysler a "Significant" Amount of Money for Q2 Name

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 04:00 AM PST

Sources from Audi have confirmed that the automaker has failed to gain permission from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to use the Q2 nameplate for its upcoming compact SUV, which is why the model will receive the Q1 moniker.
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Alpine Teases Vision Gran Turismo Virtual Racecar

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 03:30 AM PST

Alpine's Vision Gran Turismo virtual race car isn't exactly a secret anymore, as the first images were leaked on the web earlier this month. However, that didn't seem to affect Renault and Gran Turismo's schedule of releasing teaser photos, which explains why the Alpine Vision Gran Turismo is still teased instead of being fully unveiled.
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Toyota Unveils New Alphard and Vellfire Minivans in Japan

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 02:27 AM PST

Toyota today launched the redesigned Alphard and Vellfire minivans on the Japanese market, with the new models promising a roomy interior, a comfortable ride and "exceptional handling stability," thanks to a newly developed double-wishbone suspension at the rear.
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Renault's New C-Segment SUV Called Kadjar, Will Be Unveiled on February 2

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 01:15 AM PST

Renault has announced that its new C-segment crossover will be called Kadjar, with a launch date set for February 2.
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CR Gives An American Take On The 2015 Jeep Renegade

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 06:40 PM PST

The Jeep Renegade is possibly the least American Jeep ever, but should we hold that against it?
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Reports Suggest Porsche's Smaller Sedan Could Be Turned Into A Tesla Model S Fighter

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 05:35 PM PST

The luxury sedan field might be too crowded, even for Porsche, so the long-rumored Panamera sibling may be going electric-only to make it go directly up against the Tesla Model S.
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Ambitious Upcoming Online Space Sim Has its Own Version of Top Gear

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 04:31 PM PST

Right, so games nowadays need not only be pretty yet functional, mature yet fit for a broad audience, but also do their best to immerse the player.

The margin for error is low, risk of failure high as this is a field where everything you can think of appears to have already been done before. Developers will go to some lengths to ensure their title has character and personality, and this shines through quite brightly in the upcoming (massive scale) online space sim called Space Citizen.
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Die Another Day: Second-Gen BMW 5 GT On Its Way?

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 03:30 PM PST

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all but even a loving mother wouldn't have proclaimed the 5-Series Gran Turismo anything but, um, ungainly.
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Liberty Walk Shows Off Wild Lamborghini Huracan Wide Body

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 02:28 PM PST

The Lamborghini Huracan is the striking new successor to the Italian automaker's best-selling Gallardo. Even though the Huracan is sure to command immense presence on the road, it unfortunately looks a little tame when it is alongside its big brother Aventador.
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Audi CEO Confirms Q8 SUV, Will Launch By 2020

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 01:25 PM PST

A new Audi Q7 was long overdue, having been on the market since late 2005. Ingolstadt obliged and premiered the all-new, second-generation model at the recent Detroit Auto Show.
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Godzilla Stars in Part 2 of Dragtimes 2014 Top 10

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 12:24 PM PST

Just like in Part 1, the Nissan GT-R seems to be the best choice when it comes to heavy after-market work. The reasons for that are fairly obvious.
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Honda Is Done With The Accord In Europe, Leaves Midsize Sedan Segment

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 11:20 AM PST

While it's consistently one of the best-selling nameplates in North America, Honda is officially giving up on the Accord in Europe.
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2016 Shelby GT350R Allegedly Laps 'Ring in 7:32.19, 5 Sec Faster Than Camaro Z/28

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 10:15 AM PST

Let's get right to it: citing an insider, Horsepower Kings claims the 2016 Shelby GT350R has recorded a staggering 7:32.19 lap time around the Nurburgring. If confirmed (and take this with a grain of salt), it will make the Shelby GT350R more than five seconds faster over the Camaro Z/28's 7:37.40 lap time.
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Shocker: Ukrainian Dash Cam Catches Destruction of Rocket Attack in Mariupol

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 09:17 AM PST

Now, I'm not going to get all preachy about how affecting the lives of innocent people in order to push political and diplomatic agendas through military action is so-last-century (or should be), but you cannot remain unaffected by videos such as this one.
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745 HP Maserati MC12 Corsa Driven on Public Roads

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 08:15 AM PST

Now the "corsa" in the Maserati MC12 Corsa's name stands for "race," which is what it was designed for. Based on the road-going MC12, which in turn was based on the Ferrari Enzo, it's basically Maserati's equivalent of the Enzo FXX.
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Audi Shows Off Fully-Restored DKW Electric Van from 1956

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 07:06 AM PST

DKW was one of the four original brands that eventually formed Audi. In 1956, it made a vehicle called the Schnellaster Kastenwagen, which roughly translates to Rapid Transit Panel Van, a vehicle powered by a 42 hp two-stroke three-cylinder engine displacing 896cc.
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Toyota Remains World’s Biggest Automaker in 2014, May Lose No.1 Spot This Year

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 06:05 AM PST

Toyota has managed to keep its crown as the world's biggest automaker in 2014, selling 10,23 million vehicles, approximately 90,000 more than the VW Group.
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Production Elio Three-Wheeler Still a Year Away

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 05:02 AM PST

The frugal (and quite interesting) Elio three wheeler is not dead, but its market launch has been pushed back a year to 2016. Apparently, the company's sketchy finances are the reason, as it needs $240 million to get production going, and so far it's reportedly only raised just over a quarter of it.
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