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Ferrari 458 Italia Gets Improved Styling and New 661HP Turbo V8, Changes Name to 488 GTB

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 03:52 AM PST

Ferrari has applied a substantial makeover to the 458 Italia, which from now on will be known as the 488 GTB. Scheduled to debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the 488 GTB doesn't just feature styling upgrades, it also gets a new turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine that produces 670PS (661hp) at 8,000 rpm and 760Nm (560lb-ft) of torque.
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First Ford Focus ST Diesel Video Review Says You Should get the Estate

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 03:22 AM PST

Nobody was expecting the Ford Focus ST diesel to be anywhere near as fast or engaging as the petrol to drive. Even with 400 Nm from its diesel engine, it still only manages to chug along to 100 km/h or 62 mph in over 8 seconds – that's some way off the EcoBoost car's pace.
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All-New Skoda Superb’s Interior Revealed in Official Photos

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 02:34 AM PST

Skoda has released the first photos of the all-new Superb's interior, which takes inspiration from the VisionC concept car but is also very similar to the Octavia.
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VW Confirms Working on Polo-Based SUV

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 01:59 AM PST

Volkswagen has confirmed it is developing a rival for the Nissan Juke and its peers, and the new vehicle will be based on the Polo platform.
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These Are The First Photos Of The 2016 Ford Focus RS

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 09:03 PM PST

The 2016 Ford Focus RS has leaked onto the internet in all of its blue Ford Performance glory – with all-wheel drive this time?
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That's How Easy You Can Turn the Buick Avenir Concept Into a Bentley

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 06:45 PM PST

Now that Bentley is making an SUV, perhaps the next model they could build would be something to sit beneath the Continental Flying Spur in the range. Something smaller, like a Maserati Quattroporte rival, although not with design based on that of a Buick.
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Consumer Reports: Hyundai Tucson FCV Drives Just Like an Electric Car

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 05:45 PM PST

I'm sure many people are wondering what fuel-cell cars are like to drive. The folks from Consumer Reports have the answer to this question, as they recently drove a Hyundai Tucson FCV.
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BMW Issues Security Patch After Unlocking Hack Discovered

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 06:42 PM PST

The BMW Group has already patched up a problem in BMWs that could've allowed hackers to unlock the vehicles, after a German group revealed the security flaw.
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Ferrari Video Teases New 458 M – Think it Sounds Turbocharged?

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 04:40 PM PST

Unless Ferrari has something different in store, the car teased in this video ahead of its official reveal on Tuesday, February 3, should be the facelifted 458 Italia. There are subtle hints to support this from the shape of the front lights to the proportions of the rear.
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Latest Mercedes-AMG GT Ad Takes Aim at Porsche 911

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 04:11 PM PST

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, and Mercedes have already stated that they're going to follow in Porsche's footsteps with the AMG GT, making it similar to the 911 in terms of versions and general direction for the future of the model.
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EVO Drives This Year’s Nürburgring N24 Winner Audi R8 LMS Ultra

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 03:43 PM PST

Richard Meaden of EVO gets to drive another Audi racer, this time it's the R8 LMS Ultra of the GT3 Class.
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Jeep Renegade Super Bowl Ad Is Really About The Rest Of The World

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 03:14 PM PST

It wasn't selling cruises or insurance, but a beautiful ad during this year's Super Bowl was actually selling the most globalized Jeep ever.

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Tesla’s UK Supercharger Network Grows to Twenty

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 02:33 PM PST

Tesla is rapidly electrifying the UK by plopping down its Supercharger stations in a fashion that is beginning to resemble a network. The automaker has just announced that it already has 20 units up and running spanning "routes from Exeter to Edinburgh."
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Porsche 911 Targa Poses With Matte Bronze ADV.1 Wheels

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 02:03 PM PST

The 2014 Porsche 911 Targa is yet another example of a car that the camera absolutely loves. Of course, it never hurts to find a great location and catch the sun at just the right moment.
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Biker Pulls a Ninja Flip Landing on His Feet After Being Hit by Car!

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 01:31 PM PST

A Californian motorcyclist has posted footage from his helmet cam that shows him landing cleanly on his feet after being struck by a VW Golf that allegedly ran a red light.
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Owner Takes Delivery of Red-Striped Ferrari LaFerrari in California [w/Video]

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 01:04 PM PST

When one is willing to pay more than $2 million for a LaFerrari, it goes without saying that Ferrari will build the car to the owner's exact specifications. In this case, a customer from Southern California wanted his LaFerrari to sport a red "heritage" stripe on top of the car's gloss black paint.
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Lexus Super Bowl Ad Shows The RC 350 Having Fun

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 12:34 PM PST

Even if this video isn't as spectacular as the Furious 7 Super Bowl clip, as humorously awkward as the KIA Sorento spot or as funny as that NASCAR ad from a few days ago, it's still a very creative way to showcase your rear-wheel drive premium Lexus coupe.
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PP Performance-Tuned Porsche 991 Turbo Does 1/4 Mile in 9.9 Sec [w/Video]

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 12:00 PM PST

If you're a Porsche 911 Turbo (991-generation) owner with a curious case of speed-itis, PP-Performance has the fastest cure for you.
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VW Golf Now Available in UK With Sporty R-Line Trim

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 11:36 AM PST

If you're looking to buy a VW Golf and want it to look a bit like the hot AWD R model without it actually going like one, then the R-Line pack is your only option. It's been available elsewhere in Europe, but now it's been brought to the UK, as well, where it can be had on the hatchback version of the Golf.
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Suzuki Halts Sales of Celerio After Brake Failure in Testing

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 01:28 PM PST

Suzuki suspended sales of its Celerio in UK, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand after a repeated brake failure while tested by British magazines Autocar and WhatCar.
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Furious 7 Extended Super Bowl Spot Includes a Flying Lykan Hypersport

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 05:16 PM PST

Vin Diesel is preparing us for "one last ride" in the 'Fast and Furious 7' film's latest trailer that aired during Sunday's Super Bowl in the form of a 30-second spot. If that's not enough, we've added the extended version right below.
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Vettel Fastest During First Day of Pre-Season Testing in Spain

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 10:05 AM PST

The first day of testing can be somewhat irrelevant in terms of timed results, since everybody is so focused on the big picture. However, setting the fastest lap can still give you confidence in yourself and in the car moving forward.
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Red Bull Racing Reveals The Striking RB11

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 09:39 AM PST

Infiniti Red Bull Racing caused a splash as they took to the track in this stunning black and white RB11, featuring a host of improvements in all areas.
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Review Says Mazda Has Put the Fun back into Driving with the New MX-5

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 09:07 AM PST

So far, the praise has kept rolling in the reviews of the all-new Mazda MX-5/Miata, and the one from KBB is not different. A pattern is starting to emerge amongst reviewers, where they praise its purity, looks and driving dynamics.
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All-New Renault Kadjar SUV Officially Revealed [40 Pics & Video]

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 09:06 AM PST

After finding a way to penetrate the SUV and crossover market with the sub-compact Captur, Renault is willing to give the compact category another go with the all-new Kadjar.
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