CARSCOOPS

Caterham Seven Gets Three New Variants, Optional "S" and "R" Packs

Posted: 23 Mar 2015 03:18 AM PDT

Caterham is reshuffling its lineup with the launch of three new variants for the Seven model in the UK: the 270, 360 and 420. With this announcement, the brand's lineup has been restructured to five core models, all of which are available with new 'S' and 'R' equipment packs.
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Facelifted Ford Ranger Officially Unveiled [w/Video]

Posted: 23 Mar 2015 02:11 AM PDT

Ford has lifted the veils off its facelifted Ranger pickup, which has received a new front end, refreshed interior, upgraded engines and new technologies.
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CR Says These Are The Best Used Cars In 2015

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 06:31 PM PDT

Some people just like to buy their cars new out of principle, or whatever, but really the best deals are second hand. Consumer Reports supports this point but says that you should be smart in choosing your pre-owned motor.
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Band Of Porsche 911s Roll Deep With New Rauh-Welt Begriff 'Super Musashi' [w/ Video]

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 05:58 PM PDT

What better way to welcome the first weekend of Spring than to cause a little mischief with your friends?
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BMW X7 Will Reportedly Get V12 Engine, Base Model To Be Priced From €130,000

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 03:00 PM PDT

A new report from Spain brings new information about BMW's upcoming X7 seven-seat SUV, expected to launch in late 2017 or early 2018. Motor.es claims to have exclusive information about the behemoth SUV, which will be available with 6-, 8- and even 12-cylinder engines.
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Lexus to Unveil New Stylistic Concept at Milan Design Week

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 01:44 PM PDT

Lexus has just announced that it will "present a unique experience" at the Milan Design Week, which runs from April 14 to 19. Reading the press blurb, it clearly sounds like it's not talking about a car, but an expression of "its vision of a true luxury brand and its unique interpretation of design."
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Williams Claim They Have Engine Parity With Factory Mercedes Team

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 12:23 PM PDT

If you've been following Formula One over the course of the previous two seasons, you may have noticed how quick and reliable Williams has become.
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New Mercedes C-Class Estate Review is Predictably Positive

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 11:00 AM PDT

The story here is simple; if you like what the new S-Class-inspired Mercedes C-Class saloonc has to offer, but you need extra space and practicality, then you will want to have a look at the Estate.
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Audi Isn't Planning To Build BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Rival

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 09:40 AM PDT

Remember the dreadful Audi A2? Apparently its popularity as a used cars in some markets has made some people question whether or not Audi should get back in the 'MPV' game.
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Land Rover Builds Fashionable One-Off Defender For Sir Paul Smith

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 08:20 AM PDT

For those who don't know, Paul Smith is a label which has become synonymous with classic British tailoring and style. Kind of like the legendary Land Rover Defender.
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Vauxhall’s Mokka Gets A New 1.6L Diesel And We’ve Driven It

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 06:40 AM PDT

If you don't have a decent compact crossover in your range these days, you are pretty much doomed in the European sales chart.

Customers are showing much love to this particular segment and Vauxhall has them covered by offering the Mokka (sold as an Opel in mainland Europe and as the Buick Encore in North America, but without a diesel) as an alternative to Nissan's Juke, Renault's Captur and Citroen C4 Cactus to name a few.
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The Story of Jaguar E-Type-Based 1967 Bertone Pirana

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 05:05 AM PDT

If, like me, you've never heard of the Bertone Pirana, then you'll most likely enjoy the following video from Jay Leno's Garage.

Based on a 1967 Jaguar XKE (or E-Type as the rest of the world knows it), the 1967 Bertone Pirana is a fully-functional, one-off show car commissioned by the Daily Telegraph newspaper in a publicity stunt meant to help raise circulation.
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