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Production Honda Civic Type R Confirmed for Geneva Motor Show [w/Video]

Posted: 28 Jan 2015 03:51 AM PST

Honda will finally reveal the production version of the Civic Type R at the Geneva Motor Show next month, following a long series of concept cars. The Swiss auto show will also host the European premiere of the Honda-badged NSX supercar, which had its world debut as an Acura at the Detroit Auto Show early this month.
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AM General to Take Over Mercedes-Benz R-Class Production from Summer 2015

Posted: 28 Jan 2015 03:02 AM PST

Mercedes-Benz has announced that US contract manufacturer AM General will take over production of the R-Class from summer 2015 so that the Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama can build more SUVs.
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Alpine Vision Gran Turismo Video Game Racer Officially Unveiled [59 Photos]

Posted: 28 Jan 2015 02:05 AM PST

Renault has finally unveiled the Alpine Vision Gran Turismo video game racer, which is both a gift to the Alpine brand for its 60th anniversary and to Gran Turismo 6 fans. The car also exists as a full-scale model, which has debuted at the Festival Automobile International in Paris on January 27.
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Audi Q6 Coupe-Like SUV Rendering Looks Like the Real Deal

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:41 PM PST

Audi needs to catch up to BMW and Mercedes with a full-sized coupe-styled SUV of its own. The model is in the pipeline and older reports suggest we should see it in 2016.
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Seniors Play GTA V and the Internet Breaks, Again

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 05:57 PM PST

Watching seniors having fun shooting at people, stealing cars and generally cause mayhem is strangely entertaining and no wonder Fine Brothers' video went viral over the past few days.
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Audi Reportedly Decided to Build TT Offroad, May Call it TTQ Because of Fiat

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 05:12 PM PST

Audi has reportedly decided which TT concept car to bring to production and apparently the safest bet won.
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Porsche USA Wants More Macans, and They Want Them Now

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 05:10 PM PST

Porsche is in the works of increasing the supply of its Macan crossover to US dealers in 2015.
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KIA Super Bowl Ad Takes Pierce Brosnan On An Adventure

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 04:09 PM PST

After Mercedes pulled out all the stops, putting your everyday underdog (the classic fairytale Hare) behind the wheel of its 503 HP AMG-GT S, now it's KIA's turn to put their own star behind the wheel of their Sorento SUV.
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Ferrari FF Takes on 700 HP MTM Audi RS6

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 03:41 PM PST

As we've said before, factory versus tuning isn't exactly a fair game. But since we'll always be curious when it comes to performance, we're bringing you this highly competitive drag race between a 661 HP Ferrari FF and a 700 PS MTM Audi RS6 - courtesy of GTboard.
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First Photos of Facelifted BMW M135i

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 03:07 PM PST

BMW had previously detailed the changes on the flagship version of its facelifted 1-Series, the M135i, but this is our first look at the car.
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Xbox Goes Behind-the-Scenes Inside 2016 Ford GT Design Studio

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 02:50 PM PST

After announcing that the all-new Ford GT supercar will be featured on the cover of their Forza Motorsport franchise, Xbox is now bringing us a behind the scenes look at how the 2016 GT came to be.
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Top Gear to Soldier on for at Least 3 More Years

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 02:01 PM PST

The globe's most favorite car show is about to get a new lease of life as Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are close to renew their contracts with the BBC for another 3 years.
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AHG-Sports' Menacing Infiniti QX70 LR3-Wide Body

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 01:33 PM PST

Combine a blacked out body with a full-body kit on an already aggressively styled SUV like the Infiniti QX70 and this is what you get.
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Volvo's Short Term Plan Features Plug-in Hybrids, EVs Also Possible

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 01:05 PM PST

After launching their XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid SUV, Volvo has definitely taken the fight to the likes of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi - while Lexus sits in the back of the class, nodding in disagreement.
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Predominantly White Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Looks Truly Extravagant

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 12:39 PM PST

Dutch company Prins Esclusivo has managed to sell this used 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider to somebody who we can only presume is now one very lucky owner.
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Mini Challenge Gen 3 Race Car Is a Very Bad Mini

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 12:09 PM PST

The 228hp (231PS) Mini John Cooper Works may be the most powerful production vehicle built by the BMW-owned brand, but if more hardcore stuff is what you're after, the Mini Challenge Gen 3 race car is the correct answer.
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Get Ready: First 2016 Mazda MX-5 Reviews Drop on Friday

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 11:35 AM PST

The time has finally come for Mazda's hugely anticipated fourth generation MX5 to be driven by journalists and on this Friday, January 30, the first reviews will flood the internet.
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Unofficial Renderings Prove Skoda Fabia Scout Would Be a Good Idea

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 11:04 AM PST

The previous generation Skoda Fabia Combi was offered in a more rugged, jacked up Scout version, but unlike the bigger Octavia Scout, it was never available with all-wheel drive.
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Audi A3 Sedan Commercial Suggest Affordable German Luxury

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 10:36 AM PST

Is there a better way to suggest that your compact-size premium sedan is a great buy, than by having a chauffeur hit on a woman, only to reveal they're actually husband and wife?
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Russian Tuner Gives New Mercedes Viano a Business Makeover with BMW 7-Series Sofa

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 10:04 AM PST

Mercedes-Benz's Viano van is a popular vehicle for portable office and limousine-style conversions across the pond and elsewhere. Among other reasons for that is because it has more than enough space at the back to incorporate all kinds of custom solutions.
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BMW Warns That Cheap Gas Makes EVs Harder To Sell

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 09:36 AM PST

Evolution (regardless of field) is always a step by step process. A long process. The fact that Electric Vehicles could become harder to sell in markets where the price of gas is very low, should come as no surprise.
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Bentley Continental GT Caught Wearing Vorsteiner BR10-RS Full Aero Pack

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 09:06 AM PST

This is the first Black Sapphire V8 S Bentley Continental GT rocking a Vorsteiner BR10-RS Aerokit to reach Malaysia - which is where these pictures have been taken. We'll excuse the non impressive background.
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Watch Toyota Land Cruiser Lose Traction and Slide Down an Icy Road

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 07:50 PM PST

There are many 'Dos and Don'ts' to be followed while driving on snow- and ice-covered roads, but once panic kicks in, everything you know usually goes down the drain.
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British Track Addicts Rejoice: Caterham Launches Pre-Owned Scheme for Sevens

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 08:02 AM PST

If you live in the UK and fancy a used Caterham, now it's the time to go for it.
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Mercedes-AMG GT Super Bowl XLIX Ad Reinforces Classic Fable

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 07:50 PM PST

We know you're dying to see the Patriots and the Seahawks go at it this Sunday, but how do you feel about watching another classic showdown? This time courtesy of Mercedes-Benz.
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