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Bloodhound SSC Will Have A Ridiculously Strong Cockpit; It’s Ballistics-Tested

Posted: 14 Mar 2015 03:30 AM PDT

The higher the speeds attained in a vehicle, the stronger it needs to be in case something goes wrong. If the vehicle in question is the Bloodhound SSC 1,000 mph land speed record car, then it warrants technology that would be overkill on anything but a fighter jet.
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First Ever 3rd Generation Skoda Superb Rolls Off The Production Line

Posted: 14 Mar 2015 01:38 AM PDT

March 12 was a very special day in the Czech Republic, as the first ever 3rd gen Skoda Superb rolled off the line at the Skoda plant in Kvasiny.
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America's 2016 VW Passat Facelift Envisioned

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 06:32 PM PDT

Europe has an all-new VW Passat, but North America will have to wait a while until the next-generation model arrives. However, the US-spec Passat will go through a significant refresh for the 2016 model year.
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At Tesla, A Cheaper Car Means Your Wait Is Longer

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 05:51 PM PDT

Buyers waiting for a Tesla Model S P85D, complete with "Insane Mode," can have one in about three weeks, according to The Wall Street Journal. But if you're not buying the most expensive model Tesla currently offers, prepare to be on the wait list for a couple of months.
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Consumer Reports’ First Take on the 2015 Ford Edge Is Mainly Positive

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 05:15 PM PDT

Since the all-new 2015 Ford Edge expected to hit US showrooms this month, Mike Quincy from Consumer Reports, took it for a quick spin. He found the that new SUV rides better and is quieter inside than its predecessor. The interior was also found to be a big improvement, with a plusher, more stylish cabin.
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Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Promo Reveals True V12 Chorus [w/Video]

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 04:43 PM PDT

Even though we've seen the Vantage GT3 in previous videos and have already heard it start up its engine, this clip gives us a sneak peak at what it really sounds like on the prowl.
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Porsche May Make More Macho Cayman GT4 RS Version

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 04:05 PM PDT

The Porsche Cayman GT4 (pictured) is already a very enticing driving machine that takes the model name tag to new performance heights. It has the full 3.8-liter engine and makes 385 PS / 380 hp and with it the car sprints to sixty in 4.2 seconds.
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Here's Why Telling Drivers Not To Double Park Is Dangerous In Russia

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 03:35 PM PDT

The team from "Stop a D-Bag" movement returns with a new video in which its young members are embarking into a difficult (and dangerous task). They are trying to convince drivers of double-parked cars in St. Petersburg to go and look for a proper parking spots.
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Global NCAP Wants to Democratize Safety Ratings Across the World

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 03:09 PM PDT

Each region of the world has its own specific car safety rating system. The main difference is the level of safety (or lack of it) that they allow a car to have in order to be deemed production-ready.
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Daimler To Build Plant For Next-Gen Sprinter Vans In South Carolina

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 02:38 PM PDT

If you wondered whether Americans would buy a commercial van made by Mercedes-Benz, understand they are in good numbers and that they're going to be American-made in a few years.
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VW Group Announces 50 New or Refreshed Models for 2015, Including Porsche Boxster Spyder

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 02:05 PM PDT

Being the gigantic corporation that it is with its twelve brands that build everything from motorcycles to trucks, it's not surprising that VW Group announced it will launch 50 new or refreshed models this year alone. Not 5, not 15, but 50!
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BMW 1 Series Spot Features Marco Wittmann & The Cookie Monster

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 01:36 PM PDT

BMW's facelifted 1 Series does indeed look right at home at the hands of DTM champion Marco Wittmann. So then what's the Cookie Monster doing here?
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Half a Million Europeans Configured & Priced 2015 Mustang in First Month

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 01:08 PM PDT

Up until recently, if you lived in Europe and wanted to buy the iconic Ford Mustang, you would have had to jump through a few hoops to get one. Not anymore, though.
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BMW Owner Says Nice Things About his M4 after Six Months

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 12:40 PM PDT

While the BMW M4 may have been bashed by the more critical automotive journos for a couple of things, it's still a great deal for a very fast daily driver. According to Nick Murray, who's had his for a little over six months, it's really a multi-talented beast.
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1994 Ford Escort RS Cosworth for Sale in Petaluma, California

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 12:10 PM PDT

This car is not stock, but the modifications it sports don't really detract from its essence. It's a Ford Escort RS Cosworth from 1994 and while stock it made 217 hp, its current owner claims his mods boost that up to 300 hp.
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Cadillac Shows Off The Lightness Of The CT6

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 11:39 AM PDT

In the run-up to this month's official unveiling of the Cadillac CT6, General Motors has now detailed what's going to help make their newest luxury sedan so light on its feet.
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The Story of the Jaguar XJ220’s Caretakers

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 10:39 AM PDT

Jaguar didn't really care too much about the XJ220 back in the early 1990s when it was being developed. They promised a V12 with all-wheel drive, but only delivered a rear-driven car with a V6.
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Hot or Not? Stanced BMW X1 Poses Inside Abandoned Warehouse

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 10:07 AM PDT

Settings for automotive photo shoots do not get any better than this. It's an abandoned building (looks like a warehouse) that not only gives the photos an eerie feel, but it also happens to have about an inch of water on the floor.
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BBC To Make A TV Drama Inspired By Grand Theft Auto

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 09:34 AM PDT

The BBC has announced that it is working on a TV drama based on Gran Theft Auto (developed in Edinburgh, by Rockstar North) as part of a wider initiative to get more people into programming or coding. They call it "Make it digital."
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US-Spec 2016 Mazda MX-5 Weighs Just 2 Lbs (0.9 Kg) More Than 1990s Original!

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 08:11 PM PDT

Mazda has finally announced the curb weight of the all-new 2016 MX-5 Miata, and it's all great news for enthusiasts.
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Matt Farah Plays the Automation Car Tycoon Game

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 08:35 AM PDT

The car tycoon game called Automation is coming along nicely, and although it's still far from finished, it's much more complete than last time we checked it out. Now, as the game enters its early access phase, the studio behind it has asked Matt Farah to have a go at playing it, as a kind of promo for the title.
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Galpin Auto Sports Unveils First Production Rocket Based On New Mustang

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 08:03 AM PDT

The folks over at Galpin Auto Sports call this the "Ultimate American Muscle Car" and judging by both specs as well as looks, holy cow, they might be right!
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Porsche Confirms Entirely New Mystery Model In The Works

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 07:33 AM PDT

Porsche is about to add a 7th model to its line-up, with the final decision to be taken by the board still pending.
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GM Recalls 64,000 Volts Due to Carbon Monoxide Worries

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 07:11 AM PDT

GM has issued a recall for 64,000 Volts, built between 2011 and 2013, following two injuries from carbon monoxide.
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2016 Chevy Camaro Makes Cameo Appearance in 2015 Z/28's Clip

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 06:31 AM PDT

The 5th-gen Camaro is on the verge of breaking the 500,000 sales mark this month and to celebrate, Chevy released a video with the Z/28 in which a prototype of the next Camaro drops by towards the end.
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