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All-New Skoda Superb Confirmed for February 17 Debut in Prague

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 03:32 AM PST

Skoda has just announced that it will fully reveal its all-new Superb at a venue held on February 17 in the Czech capital, Prague. This reveal will be followed by its public debut at March's Geneva motor show.
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Next Nissan GT-R to Keep Front-Engined 2+2 Formula; Will go Hybrid and arrive in 2018

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 03:00 AM PST

Nissan won't take a huge leap of faith with its all-new GT-R, a model that's set to debut no earlier than 2018. It will remain a 2+2 coupe with its engine at the front; what will change is the style of powertrain, as it's definitely going to be a hybrid.
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Infiniti’s Chicago Auto Show Lineup Includes QX80 Limited and Q70L

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 01:58 AM PST

The Infiniti booth at this week's Chicago Auto Show won't surprise those who are familiar with what's new in the automotive industry. The Japanese luxury car manufacturer has announced three models for the show, neither of which is an all-new or facelifted model.
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Are Modern Wheels and Tires Able To Deal With Modern Roads?

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 06:00 PM PST

They're doing wonders for car design, but is the race for larger wheel and tire setups on modern cars getting out of hand? Especially since our roads aren't getting any better?
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McLaren P1 Comprehensively Reviewed by CNET

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 04:40 PM PST

There's a lot of cool tech on-board the McLaren P1, and who better to explain it for us than Brian Cooley of CNET fame. He approaches the P1 from a more regular-person kind of perspective, but it still ends up being good - very good, actually.
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ROUSH Exhaust Kit Will Spice Up Your EcoBoost 2015 Mustang

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 03:33 PM PST

Getting your hands on a Mustang is a thrilling experience. Especially from an ownership perspective. Even the mid range 2.3 liter EcoBoost version with its 310 HP and 433Nm (320 lb-ft) of torque can pack enough of a punch.
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Lengthy Review Checks out All-New Mazda2 in Detail

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 02:20 PM PST

This Mazda2 review begins by pointing out the automaker's intention to sell 11,000 cars in Germany, in 2015, of which 5,000 have already been pre-ordered. The reviewer at Autogefühl calls it optimistic, but says the brand's newfound semi-premium aspirations and comparably affordable pricing add to the feasibility of the prospect.
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Moment of Creation: Novitec Rosso F12 N-Largo [w/Video]

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 01:10 PM PST

If you're a fan of some of the best tuning companies in the world, then you're going to love this presentation video. Thanks to Singapore's KBS Motorsport, this Ferrari F12 Berlinetta steps into some Novitec-designed hardware.
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Vauxhall Humorously Offers "Corsa Camo-net" to UK Customers

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 12:05 PM PST

If this is not a joke, it has got to be one of the most peculiar accessories offered by an automaker for one of its models. Vauxhall announced that it is offering a "Corsa Camo-net" for its new supermini, with the strange accessory to be available in four colors: Flaming Yellow, Flame Red, Lime Green and Chilli Orange.
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AMS Alpha Omega GT-R Sets 1/2 Mile World Record

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 10:45 AM PST

Whenever something like this happens, you're always left thinking "Well of course they did it in a Nissan GT-R". It's the perfect car for this sort of aftermarket trickery.
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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Gets Optional 168HP 2.4-Liter Engine

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 09:32 AM PST

Mitsubishi has given the 2015 Outlander Sport (known as the ASX in Europe) a more powerful engine option in the US, which produces an extra 20 horsepower over the base engine. The new 2.4-liter four-cylinder unit is rated at 168hp, compared to 148hp produced by the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Fuel economy and performance figures haven't been released yet.
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VW Rally Driver Risks Everything to Corner Flat Out – Nearly Rolls, Crashes

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 08:20 AM PST

This guy, driving what looks like a lightly rally-prepped (1990s) VW Gol, not only has big balls, but they're also made of tempered steel – that or he had a seizure while at the wheel. He floors it where normal people would panic and drop the anchor, risking life and limb to just power through.
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Is This The All-New 2016 Audi R8?

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 06:55 AM PST

To quote the wise Col Hans Landa (Inglorious Bastards), "Facts can be so misleading -but rumors, true or false, are often revealing". Sometimes this is how we feel whenever we get to see leaked photos or when we hear someone use the word "allegedly". It's exciting!
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ABT Shares New Pics of AS6 Sedan

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 06:22 AM PST

One of the best looking yet inconspicuous mid-size luxury sedans on the market is sitting quietly in a parking structure in Orange County, California.
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BMW M Division Not Quite Ready To Take Electric Path

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 04:31 AM PST

If you're going for building a hypercar nowadays, you better make sure it's a hybrid, just like the McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari or the Porsche 918 Spyder. As for sports cars, it's a whole different story.
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