CARSCOOPS

You Can Now Order a VW Golf R Variant in Germany for €42,925

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 03:54 AM PST

VW may have teased US fans by unveiling the Golf R Variant at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year, but the sad truth is the 296hp wagon will not arrive stateside.
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Fiat Prices 500X from $20,000* in the United States

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 02:56 AM PST

Fiat has announced US pricing for its 2016 500X crossover, which will arrive in dealerships in the second quarter of this year. Fans can now configure the 500X on the carmaker's website, with prices starting from $20,000 for the entry-level Pop trim (excluding a $900 destination charge).
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This Is Nissan’s Front-Engined, Front-Wheel Drive 1,250HP GT-R LM Nismo Racer [w/Videos]

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 01:58 AM PST

After providing us with a first glimpse of the GT-R LM Nismo during Super Bowl XLIX, Nissan has released more photos and details about its innovative LM P1 racing car.
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All-New 2016 Nissan Maxima Appears in Super Bowl Ad

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 05:13 PM PST

Nissan had a big surprise for us today with its 90-second Super Bowl spot titled "With Dad", as it gave us our first official look at the production 2016 Maxima sedan.
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Tesla Model S P85D vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S, with Aventador Cameo

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 04:40 PM PST

Turns out, if you want to leave basically anything with wheels in your rear view mirror, just put your Tesla Model S P85D into "Insane" mode.
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Frankfurt Motor Show Could be 2015's No.1 Automotive Event

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 03:35 PM PST

Every year, the automotive industry gets younger, and every year we look towards Paris, Geneva, Frankfurt, Detroit and plenty of other, smaller events, in order to have our first look (and touch) of some of the newest cars out there.
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EAS-Built BMW M3 Looks & Sounds Amazing [w/Video]

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 02:30 PM PST

If you're in the market for a custom exhaust system for your F8X M3 or M4 for that matter, you need to check out this awesome sounding REMUS sport exhaust system.
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McLaren's Jenson Button Welcomes Challenge from Teammate Fernando Alonso

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 01:34 PM PST

In Formula 1, you're only as quick as your car. If you're running a non-competitive power unit or with poor aerodynamics, it won't matter if you're the best skilled driver in the whole world.
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VW Still Wants to Make a Money-Losing Phaeton

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 12:22 PM PST

VW's stubbornness to develop a new generation Phaeton luxury sedan is in stark contrast with the automaker's recently announced cost-cutting measures. VW announced it targets annual cost savings of €5 billion ($5.67 billion) at its passenger-car brand by 2017.
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Did Fernando Alonso Build A Time Machine Out Of A McLaren? [w/Video]

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 11:20 AM PST

McLaren suffered a rather lousy F1 season in 2014. Could the cause of the lackluster performance be the team's redistribution of funds in order to support the development of a never-before-seen top secret project?
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Nissan Juke Nismo RS Ditches Wheels for Tank Treads

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 10:15 AM PST

The Nissan Juke Nismo RS just got a lot more capable, in the snow, that is (and probably on water if you drive it at high enough speed). It's riding on custom tank treads that replace the wheels on all four corners.
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BMW's New X6 Ms Pass by the Circuit of the Americas

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 09:11 AM PST

BMW organized a press event on the Circuit of the Americas, just outside of Austin, Texas, to showcase its new X6 M super-SUV/coupe.

The reviews should be pouring in pretty soon, and we're curious to see how the vehicles will be perceived by the journos invited to drive them - we already know what the very similar X5 (diesel...) drives like, so in the case of the X6 (M) it's just a matter of perception.
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Even Hotter and/or Different Jaguar F-Type Variants in the Works

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 08:12 AM PST

Jaguar wants to build an entire range of products with the F-Type, a car that's already pretty potent and varied as is. Yyou can get a base rear-wheel drive-only V6, or go for the full AWD V8 that hits sixty in under 4 seconds.
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Italian Man and 1954 Jensen 541 Make the Perfect Couple

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 07:05 AM PST

For an Italian, it may seem absurd to go abroad in search of a beautiful vintage car, when one can choose from so many gorgeous Alfa Romeos, Fiats and Lancias, to name only the most affordable local brands.
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PUR Forged Wheels Match This Huracan's Personality

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 06:02 AM PST

Oftentimes, the biggest knock on the Huracan has been its somewhat mild appearance in comparison to other, more flamboyant supercars. Sometimes though, a new set of wheels can go a long way. Both literally and of course in this case, figuratively.
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Is it a Bird, is it a Plane? Nope, it’s the Tesla Model X Prototype Filmed Testing

Posted: 01 Feb 2015 04:59 AM PST

While Tesla is slowly growing into a credible automaker, there's no way around it – the Model X crossover should have been here by now, or at least here in 2015. I mean, we've heard so many rumors of possible rivals from mainstream marques that we wonder if they'll even be the first to offer a vehicle of its type.
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