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Volvo Further Tweaks XC90 T8 Twin Engine To 2.1 L/100 KM And 49 G/KM

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 03:12 AM PDT

Volvo has released final specifications of its range-topping XC90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid SUV, which is described by the automaker as "the world's most powerful and cleanest SUV".
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First Drive: The 2016 Honda HR-V Justifies The Small Crossover Class

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 02:00 AM PDT

Honda can't help but build practical, simple cars. In making the 2016 Honda HR-V, the company admits to spicing things up with curves and a splash of tech on the inside. For their effort to make the HR-V look impractical, it ends up being one of the most sensible cars you can buy today.
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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Looks Great As An Indy 500 Pace Car

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 03:59 AM PDT

There's no denying that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 looks good on a racetrack, especially when it features a racing paint scheme.

I think the best-looking GT racecar at the moment is the Corvette C7.R and although the production Z06 doesn't look as menacing, it still manages to make a good impression on a racetrack.
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Nepal Traffic Cam Shows Building Collapsing On Busy Road After Devastating Earthquake

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 07:40 PM PDT

A shocking video from a traffic camera on the streets of Kathmandu in Nepal recorded the terrifying moment when a 7.9 magnitude quake hit the area causing a building to collapse on a busy road.
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2017 Ford Taurus RS Looks Cool But Is Unlikely To Happen

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 07:11 PM PDT

It's safe to say that, the recently-revealed all-new Ford Taurus will not be scrutinized by the folks at Ford Performance for a possible RS version.
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CR Finds 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Ford F-150 Is Quicker Than 3.5L EcoBoost V6

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 05:21 PM PDT

People don't buy pickups for speed, but it's nice to know your truck can leave behind other trucks and even passenger cars at the traffic lights.
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Lotus Evora 400 Destroys Its Predecessor's Hethel Lap Time

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 04:45 PM PDT

Lotus has announced the official Hethel lap time of its new Evora 400, showing how much faster is the new car compared to the old one.
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Mitsubishi Evo Successor To Be High Performance Hybrid CUV Based On XR-PHEV II Concept

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 04:07 PM PDT

Will there be a next Mitsubishi Evo? According to Mitsubishi president Tetsuro Aikawa, the Japanese automaker has plans to create an all-new high performance vehicle. However, the exec also hints that the Evo successor will deliver a very radical departure from its current form.
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Cadillac ATS-V Deemed a Proper Match for the Germans

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 03:38 PM PDT

Apparently, it's not only on paper and in photos that the new Cadillac ATS-V has what it takes to be enticing in its sector, as recent reviews have suggested it's also a keen driver's machine that rewards the enthusiast driver.
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Mercedes Drops New Photos Of Its Beautiful AMG GT [162 Pics]

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 03:03 PM PDT

The latest and most fresh offering from the AMG division of Mercedes-Benz has gained a new portfolio so we can drool over our screens.
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Red Bull Making Progress Despite Renault Engine Issues

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 02:35 PM PDT

When you're fourth in the Constructors Standings and no fewer than 136 points behind the leaders (Mercedes), you'll take any good news you can get.
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Snazzy 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider For Sale In New York

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 02:02 PM PDT

Alfa Romeo axed the Spider in the USA when the original model's production stopped in 1993, but the series continued elsewhere with a modern successor designed by Enrico Fumia at Pininfarina.
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2016 Chevrolet Impala Midnight Edition Goes From SEMA Study To Production

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:33 PM PDT

Chevrolet has unveiled the Impala Midnight Edition, a blacked-out package based on the Impala Blackout Concept shown at the 2014 Show in Las Vegas.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Invites Fan To "Blow Sh!t Up" In Tanks For Nothing

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:00 PM PDT

Our favorite former Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger is back riding his tank with his tongue stuck in his cheek for the official trailer of "Tanks for Nothing".
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Built For Kings: The Facel Vega Facel II

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 12:31 PM PDT

The French Facel brand was known for its elegant and fast touring cars through the '50s, especially among the wealthy Europeans.
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Polish Bank Turns BMW i3 Into Mobile ATM Machine

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 12:01 PM PDT

Well, this is awkward. Then again, getting a BMW i3 to come to you via a smartphone app could save you a great deal of time.
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Polestar Introduces Performance Optimization Program For Drive-E Volvos

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 11:34 AM PDT

This new generation Polestar Performance Optimization is a new concept based on the idea that a vehicle's drivetrain should be optimized together with the engine. Which is obvious, really.
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One More Ferrari LaFerrari Crashes Down, This Time In China

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 07:04 PM PDT

See the man wearing the lime-green shoes? We can only guess what he's thinking about after he trashed his 22 million Yuan (about $3.5 million) Ferrari LaFerrari.
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Stig Playing With 600hp Hennessey VelociRaptor is Weird Without Clarkson’s Voice Over

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 10:30 AM PDT

The world's most famous tame racing driver had a go on a very yellow Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 on the also famous Top Gear test track.
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640HP 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Priced From $83,995* In The U.S.

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 07:04 PM PDT

Cadillac's new pride and joy, the 2016 CTS-V high-performance sedan, will reach US showrooms late summer with a starting MSRP of $83,995 plus $995* for destination. GM's luxury brand will start accepting orders for the car this week.
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BMW To Fit All UK Models With Sat-Nav As Standard

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 09:32 AM PDT

UK customers will be happy to hear that BMW Navigation will be included as standard across the entire BMW range before the end of the year.
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Nardo Gray RS3 Sportback by Audi Exclusive on Display at Audi Forum Neckarsulm

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 09:03 AM PDT

Meet one of the world's fastest and coolest looking hot hatchbacks money can buy. This Audi Exclusive 367 HP RS3 Sportback is one heck of a machine.
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This Insane Drone Sounds Like An F1 Racing Car And Goes Like One Too

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 08:27 AM PDT

Close your eyes and hit play on the following video – what does the sound remind you?
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China's GAC Says Its Cars Will Be 30 Percent Cheaper Than Rivals In The U.S.

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 07:58 AM PDT

Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) is one of many Chinese carmakers aspiring to sell cars in the United States. In order to achieve that goal, the company's general manager, Wu Song, says his cars will have to be priced 30 percent cheaper than rivals in the same segment.
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Audi A8 Receives Minor Updates For MY2016, Including More Efficient Diesels

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 07:27 AM PDT

The Audi A8 gains some minor updates for the MY2016 in the UK, including more efficient engines and new trim levels.
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