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Dodge Hellcat Vs Tesla Model S P85D: The Battle Of The Awesome 700hp Duo

Posted: 01 May 2015 06:33 PM PDT

We already heard how insanely fast the Tesla Model S P85D is and we also heard about how incredibly brutal the Dodge Charger Hellcat is, but MT just wants to find out which is the bigger badass.
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Next Nissan GT-R Said To Get V6 Hybrid From GT-R LM Racer

Posted: 01 May 2015 05:25 PM PDT

Virtually every iteration of the Nissan GT-R became an instant game-changer from the moment it launched. Now, a Nissan engineer has revealed that the next-generation 'R36' Nissan GT-R will turn the world on its ear once again with an advanced powerplant unlike anything ever seen in a GT-R.
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Lamborghini Urus ETA Still Unknown, Could Have Hybrid Powertrain

Posted: 01 May 2015 04:29 PM PDT

According to Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann, if the Raging Bull is to add another model to what is right now just a two-car line-up, it will definitely be an SUV.
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National Rivalry: BMW M235i Tries VW Golf GTI On For Size

Posted: 01 May 2015 03:43 PM PDT

This is not the first review that pits the BMW M235i (or 125i) against the very different but equally-German VW Golf GTI. It's a kind of non-quantifiable national rivalry between two models that don't cost the same, don't look the same and don't drive that way either.
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Jaguar Reportedly Working On Straight-Six, Smaller Inline Units

Posted: 01 May 2015 03:05 PM PDT

Now, while the current supercharged V6 that Jaguar uses is eerily similar to what the classic straight-six soundtrack that you got out of the back of an E-Type, it is a break from tradition. Jaguar is apparently going to correct this and is reportedly working on its own straight-six and corresponding downsized three-cylinder.
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White Lexus LS 460 F-Sport Riding High on 22" CVT Wheels

Posted: 01 May 2015 02:33 PM PDT

Is it safe to call the Lexus LS an "underrated" luxury car? It's certainly sounds like it whenever we clamor over BMW's 7 Series, Audi's A8, the Porsche Panamera and of course the Mercedes S-Class.
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Listen to That Straight-Piped Blue F40 Playing Its Angry Music

Posted: 01 May 2015 02:03 PM PDT

All Ferrari F40s left the Maranello factory with red paint on them but some owners felt the need to change that, like the custom blue example we have here.
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U Spy: New Chevy Camaro Comes Out For Spring

Posted: 01 May 2015 01:31 PM PDT

GM has been steadily feeding us with info and cryptic photos of the 2016 Camaro ahead of its May 16 reveal, but behind the press scenes, they're still ironing out the kinks and fine-tuning prototypes.
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Ford Lends a Helping Hand to Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

Posted: 01 May 2015 01:08 PM PDT

We all have causes that we support, yes, but some are better than others because of a certain sense of urgency. Ford Fund and Ford employees lined up to contribute more than $200,000 for disaster relief in Nepal.
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How Does Jaguar's New XE Measure Up Against Competitors?

Posted: 01 May 2015 12:32 PM PDT

The Jaguar XE is receiving rave reviews in the UK and it along with the Cadillac ATS which is winning praise in the US are the two compact executive sedans everybody is talking about right now.
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Opel Boss Enters Classic Event With His Own Diplomat A V8 Coupé

Posted: 01 May 2015 12:05 PM PDT

Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann will enter his own Diplomat A V8 Coupé to the Bodensee Klassik event starting on May 7. The rare model is powered by a 5.4-liter V8 engine producing 230hp and is part of an exclusive series consisting of only 347 units produced by Karmann from 1964 onwards.
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Spectre Producers Tease Us With Their Awesome Hero Cars

Posted: 01 May 2015 05:09 PM PDT

The producers of James Bond's 24th installment have released a new teaser, showing off the hero cars of the movie.
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New Opel And Vauxhall Astra Hatch Realistically Rendered

Posted: 01 May 2015 11:00 AM PDT

As Opel and Vauxhall's 2016 Astra prototypes edge closer to looking like the car that will enter production later this year, so do artist renderings.
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Ferrari Looks to Stay Aggressive, Will Bring Upgrades to Barcelona

Posted: 01 May 2015 10:33 AM PDT

If you were paying attention to what Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene was saying before the beginning of the season, you'd realize he's singing to a whole different tune right now.
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Volvo Taps Swedish DJ Avicii To Make Video With The New XC90

Posted: 01 May 2015 10:06 AM PDT

In preparation for the launch of the 2016 Volvo XC90, the Swedish-born company announced Thursday it has teamed with Swedish-born artist and producer Avicii to make a video featuring the new car.
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No, Regular Car Windscreens Can’t Handle Grapefruit Sized Hailstone

Posted: 01 May 2015 09:34 AM PDT

I bet something like this has happened to you at some point – driving along and then all of a sudden coming across what seems to be the biggest hail you'd ever laid eyes on. Well, no matter how big the one you saw was, this one is bigger and much more destructive.
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TopCar's Widebody Porsche Macan Looks More Dramatic on Matte Black Custom Wheels

Posted: 01 May 2015 09:02 AM PDT

If there's one thing Russian tuning firms enjoy, is taking a premium vehicle and turning it into a more dramatic, visually aggressive version of itself.
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Infographic Compares 1985 VW Golf GTI To 2015 Golf GTI

Posted: 01 May 2015 08:29 PM PDT

It's always interesting to see how products evolve over the years, with this infographic comparing the second-gen VW Golf GTI from 1985 to today's car.
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Scooter-Riding Adventurer Living His Dream On The Road

Posted: 01 May 2015 08:04 AM PDT

Mike Saunders is not your typical road trip adventurer - if there is such a thing.
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Honda Unveils 2015 Super Speedway Aero Kit For Indy 500

Posted: 01 May 2015 07:34 AM PDT

Since this year's Indianapolis 500 race is just around the corner, Honda has unveiled the "Super Speedway" aero kit of aerodynamic upgrades and components its teams will use at the Brickyard on May 24.
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Latest Mad Max Movie Trailer Goes Boom For Your Entertainment

Posted: 01 May 2015 07:03 AM PDT

One thing is for certain after having watched the series of Mad Max: Fury Road trailers that have been released so far: this is one action packed title, relying on a unique visual style and lots of explosions to get its message across.
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McLaren-Honda's New Team Culture & Philosophy Starting To Pay Off

Posted: 01 May 2015 06:34 AM PDT

Even though they've yet to score any points in 2015, McLaren is starting to see positive results within the team dynamics.
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Here's Your Chance To Own A 1995 BMW 540i Touring 6-Speed

Posted: 01 May 2015 08:29 PM PDT

For someone coming from Europe, the strangest automotive obsession here in the States is enthusiasts' lust for German station wagons with manual gearboxes. It goes totally against the stereotypical view of American drivers and their fondness of slushbox SUVs, big trucks and beige sedans.
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And Here's Why They Invented Self-Parking Systems…

Posted: 01 May 2015 05:30 AM PDT

If any of you have been wondering why automakers even bother with automatic parallel and perpendicular parking systems, just watch this dash-cam video from Australia.
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750,000th Skoda Superb Rolls Off The Production Line

Posted: 01 May 2015 06:30 AM PDT

Skoda reached an important milestone this week with the production of the 750,000th Superb at its Kvasiny plant.
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