CARSCOOPS

These Racing Sim Pedals have an Actual Brake Master Cylinder for Extra Feel!

Posted: 04 Feb 2015 03:28 AM PST

If you've tried (even some of the more expensive) racing wheel/pedal combos available on the market, you'll undoubtedly have felt the difference between that experience and actually driving. You do the same basic actions, but feel so disconnected it almost spoils the fun.
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2016 Acura MDX Gets New 9-Speed Auto and AWD System, Upgraded Equipment

Posted: 04 Feb 2015 02:51 AM PST

The 2016 Acura MDX goes on sale on February 4 with a series of updates, the most important of which are a new 9-speed automatic transmission and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system with a twin-clutch design.
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207PS Opel / Vauxhall Corsa OPC / VXR Officially Revealed, Does 0-100 KM/H in 6.8 Seconds

Posted: 04 Feb 2015 01:50 AM PST

Following a series of "leaked photos," Opel and Vauxhall have officially revealed the new Corsa OPC/VXR hot-hatches, which continue to use a turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine.
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Uber-Sport Compacts Poll: Focus RS vs WRX STI vs M135i vs RS3 vs Golf R vs A45 AMG

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 06:33 PM PST

The battle of the uber-sport compact car has just begun; we live in an unprecedented era where compact cars boast some serious firepower, only met in the supercar segment before.
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How Ford Managed to Keep the New GT Supercar a Secret

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 05:40 PM PST

The GT supercar project bore the "Phoenix" codename while it was being developed by Ford. The car was apparently concealed in a basement and only a handful of employees had access.
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New Photos of Opel Corsa OPC Expose Interior

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 05:22 PM PST

Opel and Vauxhall are holding back on the release of their new Corsa OPC and VXR respectively, but that hasn't stopped the flow of photos on the web.
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Sauber Quickest During Day 3 of Pre-Season Testing

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 04:35 PM PST

With a batch of fresh results just in and the 3rd day of testing officially over, it was none other than Sauber who pulled out the quickest lap, with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen finishing a close second.
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Go for a Ride Along in the Classic 1963 Volvo 1800S

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 04:01 PM PST

If you remember the 1960s show "The Saint," then you surely know the Volvo 1800S, at least by shape. It's the stylish coupe used by Roger Moore's character, Simon Templar, and it has a prominent role on the show.
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Porsche Reveals New Cayman GT4 with 380HP, Priced from $84,600*

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 04:49 PM PST

Meet the newest and fastest member ever of Porsche Cayman family, the new GT4 with chassis components from the much-hyped 911 GT3.
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Audi Drops More Photos of New TT Roadster

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 03:04 PM PST

Audi shared some new photos of the new TT Roadster being driven through the beautiful scenery of Alps.
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Woman in Audi TT Drives Through Crossing, Takes Off With 2 Men on Hood and Then Kicks Their Ass!

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 02:30 PM PST

Note to self: Never underestimate an angry Russian woman behind the wheel, even when she's on the wrong side of the law and…the road.
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Ford Fiesta Was 2014's Best-Selling Small Car in Europe for the Third Consecutive Year

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 02:08 PM PST

For the third consecutive year, the Ford Fiesta was Europe's best-selling small car in 2014, when 308,999 units were sold on the continent.
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Alpina XD3 BITURBO Spot Features World's Fastest Diesel SUV

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 01:35 PM PST

This freshly released footage of the Alpina XD3 BITURBO (facelift) shows the BMW X3 basically at its best. And since there's currently no M version of the X3, we surely wouldn't mind "settling" for an Alpina product.
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McLaren Has Built 5,000 Units of its Super Series Range since 2011

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 05:19 PM PST

McLaren has announced the Super Series has become the highest volume carbon fiber supercar range ever, with 5,000 units assembled since production began in early 2011.
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Red Bull Racing Release Some Juciy RB11 'CamoBull' Footage

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 12:33 PM PST

Red Bull's 2015 RB11 F1 car caught everybody's eye during the first day of pre-season testing in Jerez, Spain. Fortunately, we have our first glimpse of some video footage with what's now called the CamoBull.
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Turbocharged Mazda MX-5 MPS on the Table, Says Report

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 12:01 PM PST

With a planned production span of close to 10 years for the all-new MX-5/Miata, Mazda has plenty of time to think about what kind of hotter versions it wants to cook up – make no mistake, they will come.
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Z06 Vette Looks The Part Riding on ADV.1 Wheels

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 11:33 AM PST

Recipe for success: Take America's no.1 true sports car, and fit it with a set of ADV10 Track Spec CS Series wheels. The end result is pretty darn good.
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Audi's 'Power of Quattro' Spot is More Entertaining Than Informative

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 11:03 AM PST

From time to time, Audi feels the need to remind us about their celebrated all-wheel drive system, the Quattro. This time however, they're reminding us to the tune of a Jay-Z song.
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Any Interest in a 2017 Ford Mustang Shooting Hatch?

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 10:33 AM PST

It's not exactly a shooting brake conversion nor a traditional hatchback or wagon, so how about we call this Ford Mustang illustration from Theophilus Chin a Shooting Hatch?
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Ferrari Again Fastest During Day 2 Of Pre-Season Testing

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 10:03 AM PST

Day 2 of pre-season testing in Jerez was a lot more eventful than the first one, where we saw Sebastian Vettel set the fastest pace during timed laps.
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Mercedes-Benz Prices C350 e PHEV from €50,962 in Germany

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 09:33 AM PST

Mercedes-Benz has begun taking orders for the C350 e plug-in hybrid in Germany, with prices starting from €50,961.75 ($58,028) for the Saloon and €52,627.75 ($60,243) for the Estate (including VAT).
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Mind Your Head - Double Decker Peels its Top in London!

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 09:01 AM PST

Trees can apparently be a great hazard for tall vehicles like double decker busses. The one you see in the video below apparently hit some trees on Kingsway, near the London School of Economics building and its entire roof detached and fell onto the road!
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Brabus Makes the Mercedes GLA Cooler with Red Paint and New Accessories

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 08:32 AM PST

If this tuning kit from Brabus for Mercedes-Benz GLA models with factory-fitted AMG sports package looks familiar, it's because the aftermarket specialist released a similar package last year.
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Porsche Offering New Aerokit for 911 Turbo and Turbo S

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 08:06 AM PST

When Porsche calls something an Aerokit, you know it will have noticeable aero-improving effects on the car it's fitted to. In the case of the 911 Turbo and Turbo S, two of the fastest Porsches ever, it adds downforce and promises increased stability, especially at high speed.
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Flashback: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX Turbo AWD Hot Hatch

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 07:35 AM PST

The year is 1988 and you're looking to buy a fun, quick and capable small car that's reliable and Japanese. What do you go for?
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