CARSCOOPS

McLaren P1 GTR Leaves Reviewer Speechless

Posted: 20 Mar 2015 03:59 AM PDT

Autocar's Andrew Frankel was probably the first motoring journalist in the world to get behind the wheel of McLaren's most outlandish model, the track-only P1 GTR.
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Nissan’s Glowing Leaf Meets World’s First Glow-in-the-Dark Motorway [w/Video]

Posted: 20 Mar 2015 03:01 AM PDT

Nissan's unique glow-in-the-dark Leaf has been driven on the world's first glow-in-the-dark motorway, located in Oss, Netherlands.
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Ford’s 5-Millionth EcoBoost-Equipped Vehicle Is a 1.0L Focus

Posted: 20 Mar 2015 02:02 AM PDT

Ford has built the 5-millionth EcoBoost-equipped vehicle at its assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan. The milestone car is a Ford Focus equipped with the 1.0-liter unit, the smallest from the EcoBoost family. On the Focus, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km) highway.
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Lexus LFA Looks Like it’s Standing Still in Drag Race Against Porsche 918

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 06:31 PM PDT

The Lexus LFA is what we would have called a proper supercar more than five-six years ago, back when the Bugatti Veyron was still awe-inspiring. Now, it eats hybrid hypercar dust like you wouldn't believe, as you'll see demonstrated in this video.
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BMW's FWD 1-Series Sedan Digitally Rendered for Your Viewing Pleasure

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 05:25 PM PDT

BMW's upcoming 1-Series sedan will be the brand's second front-wheel drive model after the 2-Series Active Tourer and its larger version, the Gran Tourer.
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2016 Acura ILX Still Feels Cheap, Says Consumer Reports

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 04:46 PM PDT

Turning a regular car like the Honda Civic into a premium model is what Acura failed to do with the ILX, but the recent facelift has been described by the automaker as a massive improvement.
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KIA K900 'King James Edition' Posts Up at 2015 Cleveland Auto Show

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 04:16 PM PDT

It turns out, while we were too busy being fed up with Mr James for not setting us up with a few proper shots of his special edition KIA K900, the car itself was busy being unveiled at the 2015 Cleveland Auto Show.
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Yikes! Snow Flattens Mitsubishi Outlander In Russia [w/Video]

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 03:43 PM PDT

Take it from someone living in Massachusetts this winter, snow can be a huge pain in the buttocks. It can also be a destructive force, as you can see for yourself in the following pictures and video.
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German Grand Prix 'No Longer Possible" in 2015

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 03:06 PM PDT

We're down to 19 races for the 2015 Formula One season, as the Nurburgring and Hockenheim have pulled out of negotiations with the FIA, for this year at least.
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Fiat Says Happy 450th Birthday Rio With Uno Special Edition

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 02:36 PM PDT

To celebrate 450 years since the founding of Rio de Janeiro in March of 1565, Fiat is launching a special edition version of their Brazilian-built Uno.
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We Drive Vauxhall's New Turbo'd Adam Grand Slam

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 02:00 PM PDT

Vauxhall's stylish Adam city car was launched back in 2013, joining a niche segment dominated by the Fiat 500 and the Mini. The difference of the Adam lays in the fact that there is no direct retro inspiration here, offering a slick, 'upmarket' design armed with plenty of customization options. Almost 125,000 units have been sold since its launch two years ago and the time has come for some welcome additions in its range.
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Gymkhana on Ice is Quite Different, but it Works too

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 01:36 PM PDT

Using a modified first-gen Lexus IS300, the crew over at KSS Productions put together a little frozen lake drift video that they say is Gymkhana on ice. We can see what they're aiming for here and the result is pretty cool, but it's not the most cohesive of action driving videos we've seen.
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Scoop: Is Jaguar Testing An XE "E" Diesel-Electric Hybrid?

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 01:05 PM PDT

A camouflage-free Jaguar XE featuring a boot badge with the letter "E" and a light blue circle, grabbed the attention of ours spies today.
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LeBron Reveals 'King James Edition' K900 Upholstery

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 12:30 PM PDT

Well, Mr LeBron, would you just show us the car already? This "unveiling" is taking more than it would probably take Bugatti to tease their next generation Veyron!
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This Review Says New Mazda2 is a Great All-Rounder

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 12:01 PM PDT

The Kodo styling certainly looks different condensed into a package as small as the Mazda2, but it's certainly distinctive. It's not what you'd call pretty, and some of the materials inside feel cheap, but as a package this review says it's great.
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Meet Jeep’s Seven Concepts for the Easter Jeep Safari

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 11:30 AM PDT

As it does each year, Jeep has presented its lineup for the Easter Jeep Safari extravaganza (March 28-April 5). The star among the seven concept vehicles that have just been unveiled is without a doubt the Jeep Chief study, which is inspired by the classic, original Cherokee and by the west coast surfer lifestyle.
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Musk: Tesla Model X Due Out This Summer

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 10:59 AM PDT

Amid range anxiety and software update news for the Tesla Model S, Elon Musk slipped some more information about the upcoming Tesla Model X crossover that's due this year.
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Check Out This Awesome Full Length 'Dodge Law' Trailer

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 10:30 AM PDT

Ultimately, we ended up liking what Dodge did with their 'Dodge Law' campaign, so turning all that into a sort of full length trailer with bonus scenes was a logical next step.
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Tesla Addresses Range Anxiety With Software Update, Previews Hands-Free Driving System

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 09:59 AM PDT

Everyone wondering what Elon Musk meant in a tweet the other day about eliminating range anxiety now has an answer in the form of software updates to the Tesla Model S.
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Real Tron Light Cycle Going to Auction in May

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 09:31 AM PDT

Around three years ago, several US-based engineers created a perfect life-sized version of the Light Cycle from the movie Tron. The bike not only looked exactly like the one in the film, but it was also very silent and futuristic, as it was powered purely by electricity.
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Polish Teen Rides Motorcycle Through Shopping Mall

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 09:02 AM PDT

A 17-year old motorcyclist thought it would be a cool idea to film himself recklessly riding through a shopping mall in Tarnów, Poland.
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TG's Richard Hammond & James May Won't Work Without JC

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 06:50 PM PDT

Just when we thought we were finally going to see the three remaining TG UK episodes from this season, the latest buzz is that neither Richard Hammond or James May are willing to film without their colleague.
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Too Much? Vorsteiner's BMW M4 GTRS4 Tries On Superman Suit

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 08:01 AM PDT

Not that Vorsteiner's GTRS4 wide-body package for the BMW M4 needs any help to stand out, but combined with a Yas Marina Blue shade and red alloy wheels, things quickly get, well, divisive.
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Lotus Celebrates Elise's 20th Ann. With Special Edition

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 07:33 AM PDT

Lotus, as a brand in general, is renowned for building lightweight cars, so what a better way to celebrated the 20th birthday of the Elise than with a lighter special edition model.
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Aston Martin Shows Off White Lagonda Taraf In Saudi Arabia

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 07:06 AM PDT

Our interest in the Lagonda Taraf was recently renewed after Aston Martin reversed a decision to offer the car only in the Middle East, but make no mistake; the oil-rich states are the British firm's primary target.
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