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US-Spec 2016 Ford Focus RS to Debut in New York with More than 315HP

Posted: 25 Mar 2015 03:17 AM PDT

Ford will unveil the North American-spec 2016 Focus RS at the New York International Auto Show next week, following the model's world debut in Geneva earlier this month.
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Mercedes F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Buys LaFerrari

Posted: 25 Mar 2015 02:32 AM PDT

Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 world title conquered last year with the Mercedes AMG Petronas team gave him the appetite to buy a new car, but it wasn't a Mercedes-Benz he had in mind.
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A-to-Z Guide to the 2015 New York Auto Show

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 06:35 PM PDT

Wondering what's at play at this year's 2015 New York Auto Show? Ponder no more with our guide to all the production and concept car world premieres that matter.
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BMW i8 Faces Off Against Porsche 911 GTS

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 05:50 PM PDT

With its comparably skinny low-rolling resistance tires, the BMW i8 cannot keep up with a Porsche 911 GTS on track, but it's not bad at it, and a more potent version with some tweaks could change the situation considerably.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC AMG 6.0 Widebody Is Badass, But Is It $100k Badass?

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 05:05 PM PDT

It's probably won't tickle everyone's fancy, but there's no denying that there's something very punkish about a widebody 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC AMG 6.0.
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Report: Jeremy Clarkson To Be Ousted From Top Gear On Wednesday

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 05:17 PM PDT

Embattled Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson will be out of a job at the BBC following an investigation over the "fracas" with a producer, according to a new report.
 
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Porsche Pressures Aston Martin into Dropping GT3 Moniker from Hardcore V12 Vantage

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 03:41 PM PDT

Porsche has been using the GT3 moniker for its track-focused 911 models for about sixteen years now, and the fact that Aston Martin "dared" to use it on the V12 Vantage GT3 didn't go down well in Stuttgart.
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Wrap This 458 Challenge Evoluzione Up Because We'll Take it!

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 03:10 PM PDT

Sometimes you just have to call your company what it is, which in this case would be 'Impressive Wrap Hong Kong'. That about says it all, doesn't it?
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Keep It Classy Canada! Super Polite vs NSFW Driver Road Rage Goes Viral

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 02:39 PM PDT

The prevalence of dash-cams and people's addiction to sharing their lives on social media results in videos such as this one of a road rage incident in Canada.
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We Drive New 306hp Audi TTS: Lighter & Faster Than Ever, But Is It A Better Sports Car?

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 02:00 PM PDT

The new Audi TTS just landed in the UK and we had the chance to get a first taste of it. The compact coupe represents the top of the TT line, at least until next year, when the TT RS will debut.
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DeTomaso Falls into Swiss Investors’ Hands

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 01:35 PM PDT

Things just might be looking up for the De Tomaso brand, as we learn that it's allegedly fallen into Swiss investors' hands. L3 Holdings reportedly won the bidding war with China's Consolidated Ideal TeamVenture.
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Jaguar's 2016 XF May Be All-New, But It Looks Overly Familiar

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 01:21 PM PDT

What do you get when you pair a first generation XF with a new XE? Why, the second-generation XF, of course.
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BMW Shows Off Predictive Gear Shift Technology in Latest 1-Series Spot

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 12:35 PM PDT

Just as we're starting to warm up to the BMW 1 Series, with it doing a little better in the looks department, BMW is making sure we don't overlook any of its advanced optional extras.
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Watch Live Unveiling Of New 2016 Jaguar XF Here [Update:Official Photos Added]

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 12:13 PM PDT

At 3:00 PM EST or 7:00 PM GMT, Jaguar will pull a James Bond-style unveiling on the next-gen XF saloon and you can watch it live in the video stream after the break.
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MV Agusta’s Logo Placed on One of Mercedes-AMG’s C 63 DTM Race Cars

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 11:33 AM PDT

Following the acquisition of a 25 percent stake in Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta last year, Mercedes-AMG has begun to promote the partnership.
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Over 1,600HP Worth of Ferrari V12 Power Takes To The 'Ring

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 11:02 AM PDT

While there's still no word on how fast the 950 HP Ferrari LaFerrari is lapping the Nurburgring, we can still enjoy watching it kick out its rear end, together with his 599 GTO sibling.
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Skoda Showing UK Customers the Business End of Their Flagship Model

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 10:36 AM PDT

As Skoda is getting ready to ship its all-new Superb to UK customers later this year, they made sure not to overlook the fleet market, which is what the SE Business trim level is for.
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French Teens, Rejoice! Renault Twizy 45 Now Legal to Drive from the Age of 14

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 10:06 AM PDT

The European Union recently introduced a new directive for the harmonization of driving licenses, which concerns light quadricycles. The changes in legislation have already been applied in France, which means that 14-year-olds with road safety certificates are authorized to drive light motorized quadricycles, which were previously reserved for individuals aged 16 and over.
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BMW X6M Claws Its Way around COTA in Short Review

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 09:34 AM PDT

We knew Bob Flavin had driven the new BMW X6M on the Circuit of the Americas, but it's taken over a month for the result of the drive to finally make it onto the web, in video review form.
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Spied: Tesla Model X Shows its Bulbous Roofline in Public Again [w/Video]

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 06:40 PM PDT

No, don't by any means think that Tesla is intently parading barely camouflaged examples of its Model X around!
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Facelifted 2016 Infiniti QX50 Now Based On China's Long-Wheelbase Version, Debuts In NY

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 06:40 PM PDT

Infiniti just tipped us off on the world premiere of the facelifted 2016 QX50 at the New York International Auto Show on April 1.
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Wow…Truck Rolls Off Ramp And Lands In Front Of Traffic In Canada

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 06:40 PM PDT

Incredible dash-cam footage of a large transport truck rolling off a Highway 404 ramp and crashing onto Highway 401 in Toronto, Canada, is making the headlines.
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GM to Build Next-Gen Cruze in Mexico As Well

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 07:32 AM PDT

General Motors will build the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze in Mexico, the company announced on Monday. The automaker will invest $350 million to build the Cruze at the Coahuila facility, as part of a $5 billion investment in its Mexican plants announced in 2014.
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Spied: New Range Rover Evoque Convertible Adds Boot Spoiler To The Concept

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 07:02 AM PDT

Does the world need a convertible SUV? If you ask Nissan, the answer is no, but Land Rover thinks there's a business case for such a car in the premium segment.
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Why Isn't Subaru Just Making A Three-Row Outback?

Posted: 24 Mar 2015 06:41 AM PDT

Subaru's American sales arm has been going from sales record to sales record for months now, even without an entry in the one of the hottest segments: the three-row crossover.
 
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