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Toyota Aygo Gets New X-Cite Version, Optional Toyota Safety Sense Kit

Posted: 29 May 2015 03:56 AM PDT

The Toyota Aygo has gained a new X-Cite version featuring a striking Cyan Splash exterior, as well as the Toyota Safety Sense package active safety technologies.
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All-New Mitsubishi Pajero Arrives In Europe This Summer With Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Posted: 29 May 2015 02:57 AM PDT

Mitsubishi has confirmed that the all-new Pajero SUV will launch in European markets this summer. The new SUV will debut Mitsubishi's Smartphone Link Display Audio (SDA) system, compatible with both Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The infotainment system will later expand to other models and regions.
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Take A Better Look At the Opel Karl And Vauxhall Viva In 185 New Photos

Posted: 29 May 2015 02:01 AM PDT

Opel and Vauxhall are preparing for the first deliveries of their all-new Karl and Viva city cars, which are scheduled to arrive in dealerships next month.
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I Drove So Many Cars Last Week That I Now Know How It Feels To Be The Sultan Of Brunei

Posted: 28 May 2015 06:54 PM PDT

Driving events don't come much bigger than the annual Test Day of the SMMT in Millbrook.
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BMW Reportedly Planning A 2-Series Gran Coupe

Posted: 28 May 2015 06:12 PM PDT

According to Auto Motor und Sport, the German car manufacturer takes in account supplementing the "Gran Coupe" range with a rear-wheel-drive 2 Series with four-doors. That comes as pleasing news, knowing that the 1 Series sedan will probably have a FWD configuration.
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Check Out The Cars From Mad Max: Fury Road Recreated With LEGOs

Posted: 28 May 2015 05:41 PM PDT

The Mad Max: Fury Road movie's vehicle set is slightly creepy but quite cool, which is why we're not surprised people are trying to reproduce them with whatever they can get their hands on. In this case, it's LEGOs.
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Lambo’s First SUV Will Always Be The Coolest Off-Roader Of The Planet

Posted: 28 May 2015 05:05 PM PDT

Lamborghini has just given the green light for the development and production of its second SUV, so let's try and remind ourselves how utterly brutal their first attempt in the sector was.
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Volkswagen Changes Its Official Font

Posted: 28 May 2015 04:32 PM PDT

You know when girls go to the hairdresser, get a very minutely haircut and then spend 14 hours trying to get people to notice them? Well, Volkswagen did something like that by changing their official company Font.
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Las Vegas Startup PSC Motors Promises 1,700HP For Upcoming "Hypercar"

Posted: 28 May 2015 05:49 PM PDT

PSC Motors has announced the upcoming SP-200 SIN hypercar. Hurray!
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Road Billboard Sure Looks Out Of Place When You're Coming From Behind

Posted: 28 May 2015 03:30 PM PDT

That's not what you think it is even if that's what the creators of this billboard from Costa Rica want you to think it is…
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Porsche Show Off All Their GTS Models In New Spot

Posted: 28 May 2015 03:00 PM PDT

Even though Porsche's GTS line-up isn't exactly the best they can do in terms of performance, there's just something special about these cars and we think we know what it is.
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No.21 Nissan GT-R LM Nismo's Livery Pays Tribute To 1990 R90CK

Posted: 28 May 2015 02:31 PM PDT

The number 21 Nissan GT-R LM Nismo, one of three LM P1 cars to be entered by the Japanese automaker at the Le Mans 24 Hours on June 13, will feature a very special livery.
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The Ripsaw EV2 Is The Perfect Supervilain Escape Vehicle

Posted: 28 May 2015 02:00 PM PDT

You'd buy the Ripsaw EV2 if your house was built inside an artificial cave, carved into the side of a mountain, you had a servant that called you 'Master' and you frequently talked about taking over the world.

This would be your 'plan C' vehicle, the one you'd use to escape if your secret base was discovered and you'd be forced to flee.
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Toyota Launches Upgraded 2015 Aurion In Australia

Posted: 28 May 2015 01:31 PM PDT

Set to dwell with more style in the land Down Under, the 2015 Aurion features not just styling upgrades, but also increased safety, sophistication and driver involvement.
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Ford Opens Its EV Patents To Everyone Seeking Faster Development

Posted: 28 May 2015 01:02 PM PDT

Ford is making its patents on electric and hybrid vehicles openly available to competitors in order to "accelerate industry-wide electrified vehicle development".
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Volvette Is A 1992 Corvette With A 1967 Volvo P1800 Body

Posted: 28 May 2015 12:32 PM PDT

In theory, if you put together the best of two worlds you should get one great product, but we're not really feeling it here with this Volvette.
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Walter Rohrl At 68 Can Still Make A Porsche GT3 Submissive As A Trained Dog

Posted: 28 May 2015 12:00 PM PDT

Walter Röhrl turned 68 this year, but he still has that magic behind the wheel. But that's to be expected from a rally legend.
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BMW i8 Shows Up Wearing Yellow Highlights

Posted: 28 May 2015 11:46 AM PDT

Here is yet another BMW i8 rocking a unique look on the ever-popular BMW Abu Dhabi showroom floor. Interesting color combo, don't you think?
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India's Heat Wave Is So Bad That It's Melting The Roads [w/Video]

Posted: 28 May 2015 11:00 AM PDT

With temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) and nearing 122 F (50 C) in some areas, the situation in India is dire with the horrible heat wave having claimed over 1,300 lives.
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Castrol Mixes Drifting, Virtual Reality And Commercials All In One Video

Posted: 28 May 2015 10:31 AM PDT

What Castrol is showing in its latest ad for the Titanium Strong line of products is a very interesting blend of reality and fantasy.

They're proposing you get into a car, put on a virtual reality helmet system and then no matter where you are, if it's a flat surface (preferably a parking lot) you can actually drive your car with a virtual overlay on top.
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JLR SVO Division Thinking About Next-Gen Discovery SVX Model

Posted: 28 May 2015 09:56 AM PDT

If you're thinking about purchasing the all-new Discovery 5 (expected in 2016) but you're worried that even that might not be enough to meet all your rough terrain requirements, you may just be in luck.
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2016 Smart ForTwo Cabrio Prototype Has An Off-The-Road Oopsie

Posted: 28 May 2015 06:46 PM PDT

No matter how careful you are, when you're out in the open testing prototypes, there's always a chance of an accident happening and…someone taking pictures of your mishap.
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KAEGE Proposes A 60kg Weight Loss And 20HP Muscle Gain For 997 GT3

Posted: 28 May 2015 08:58 AM PDT

So, how do you improve an already finely tuned sports car like the Porsche 997 GT3? Well, you could start with a…997 GT3 RS, but if you're keen on keeping your ride, KAEGE has some tricks up its sleeve.
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Giant US Marines Amphibious Vehicle Prototype Is Capable But Very Slow

Posted: 28 May 2015 08:26 AM PDT

The US Marines are testing a really big amphibious vehicle called the Ultra Heavy Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC for short).

Back in 2014, it took part in a Marine Corps Advanced Warfighting Experiment which was "the culmination of a decade of progressive experimentation."
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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelift Nabbed Undisguised In Korea

Posted: 28 May 2015 06:46 PM PDT

Just last month, we spied a heavy camouflaged 2016 Santa Fe facelift testing in Europe, but it seems that Hyundai has already finished off the update in Korea.
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