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Hyundai’s Global Small SUV Will Be Called Creta, Will Launch Later This Year

Posted: 03 Jun 2015 03:28 AM PDT

Hyundai has announced that its first global subcompact SUV will be called Creta. Scheduled to launch in the second half of this year initially in India, the Hyundai Creta will later arrive in all global markets where the Korean automaker is present.
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Toyota Pays Tribute To Past Race And Rally Cars With GT86 Liveries [39 Photos]

Posted: 03 Jun 2015 02:28 AM PDT

Toyota will bring six GT86 coupes finished in one-off classic liveries at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, as a celebration of its great race and rally cars of the past.
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Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs Rated At 526 HP And 429Lb-Ft Of Torque

Posted: 03 Jun 2015 01:20 AM PDT

Ford has announced power ratings for its all-new naturally aspirated V8 that equips the Shelby GT350 Mustang and Shelby GT350R Mustang and chances are you won't be disappointed.
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SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo Boasts Up To 2,590 HP [45 Photos]

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 11:51 PM PDT

SRT has lifted the veils off the Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo, a single-seat hybrid concept that will be released exclusively in the Gran Turismo 6 video game.
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Consumer Reports’ Verdict On The 2016 Mazda MX-5: The All-Time Best

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 07:02 PM PDT

The reviews of the all-new Mazda MX-5 we've seen so far have been overwhelmingly positive and this latest one from Consumer Reports makes no exception.
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Super-Rare Lykan Hypersport For Sale In Dubai

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 06:23 PM PDT

This is your chance to recreate the famous skyscraper-jumping scene from the last Fast and The Furious movie. Mind you, this stunt can be pulled off better if you're a sheik, or a multi-billionaire.
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Elon Musk's Companies Have Received Nearly $5 Billion In Government Help

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:46 PM PDT

A new report shows Elon Musk's companies, including Tesla Motors, have taken a sizable chunk of help from governments over the years.
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Classic Chevy Camaro Burnout Goes Wrong

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:15 PM PDT

There's nothing like a proper burnout to entice a crowd
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2016 BMW X1 Moves Into Its Second Generation [76 Photos & Video]

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:42 PM PDT

Say hello to BMW's all-new X1 that marks a significant departure from its predecessor, as it's the firm's first ever SUV to be built on front-wheel drive hardware.
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Nissan Leaf Could Get Next-Gen Battery Before Next Gen-Model

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:00 PM PDT

Nissan is reportedly considering giving the current shape Nissan Leaf a battery pack with tech that will be featured on the next-gen model.

Apparently, the automaker "may be preparing" to use a 30 kWh battery pack that offers up to 105 - 110 claimed miles of autonomy - the 2016 Leaf is promised to deliver twice the current model's range, so it clearly isn't the exact pack which that car will use.
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Here's Your Gallery Of Porsche's New 911 And Boxster Black Editions

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:02 PM PDT

When Porsche announced the new Black Edition versions of the 911 series and the Boxster last month, they cut us short on imagery releasing only a single photo, but now, we have the full set.
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Audi's Q7 Ad for Germany Is About Self-Improvement

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 02:35 PM PDT

Regardless of what you think about the new Audi Q7 in terms of looks, this is still one of the world's most advanced premium SUVs.
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Marchionne Has Fiat Family's Blessing To Seek Mergers

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 02:10 PM PDT

It's not just Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne interested in knocking on automakers' doors. The family who controls Fiat is also pushing for industry consolidation.
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Jay Leno Gets Excited About Nissan’s GT-R LM Nismo

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 01:45 PM PDT

The most intriguing LM P1 car to enter the Le Mans 24 Hours on June 13 is without a doubt the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo.

It's a front-engined, front-wheel drive hybrid race car that aims to compete with mid-engined, rear-wheel drive cars like the Audi R18 e-tron quattro, Toyota TS040 Hybrid and Porsche 919 Hybrid.
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All-New BMW X1 Small SUV Leaked Ahead Of Time

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 01:29 PM PDT

We get an early look at BMW's second generation X1 small SUV that will be available for the first time with both front and four-wheel drive.
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Bristol Cars’ Project Pinnacle Will Have A BMW Engine

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 01:00 PM PDT

Bristol Cars is moving closer to the debut of its first new car in more than a decade, known under the codename Project Pinnacle. The company has released new details about the new model, with the highlight being that it will be powered by a BMW engine.
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New Ford Focus RS Looks Fast And Grippy On The Nurburgring

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 12:31 PM PDT

Ford has set the performance car bar pretty high for itself, so we expect the next Focus RS to be something special. Not only is it the first car of its type to come with a dedicated drift button, but it should also be very fast and grippy on a twisty road.
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New TechArt Air Suspension Module Available For All Macan & Cayenne Models

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 12:01 PM PDT

TechArt's new air suspension module is meant to sharpen the driving dynamics and give both the Porsche Cayenne as well as the Macan a sportier appearance.
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Dirty-Mouth Biker Verbally Assaults Woman, Who Then Says She Likes His Bike…

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:35 PM PDT

Seriously, kids, before you read on and click the play button, we must warn you that this motorcyclist has an extremely foul mouth – this is an NSFW video.
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BMW M4 GTS Tester Filmed On The Nurburgring

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 11:00 AM PDT

The mysterious camouflaged M4 we scooped on the Nurburgring last September, appears rolling up and down the Green Hell once again.
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Hyundai Is Going After Toyota Prius With This Dedicated Hybrid

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:35 PM PDT

After Honda and its failed Insight, Hyundai is next in line to challenge Toyota's Prius with a new model that will be offered exclusively as a hybrid.
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Michigan May Impose Special Tax On Hybrids, EVs

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 10:02 AM PDT

The sad state of Michigan's roads is apparently pushing the political shot callers to look for solutions to funnel some money towards fixing them. One way they're reportedly planning on doing that is obviously to cut spending in other areas, in this case mainly business tax credits; they may even impose a tax for hybrids and EVs.
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Skoda Out to Prove 'Intelligent Life' Exists in All-New Superb Spot

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 09:34 AM PDT

Generally speaking, car manufacturers haven't been particularly successful at mixing their new models with the possibility of extra terrestrial life.
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First Photo Of Facelifted Kia Cee'd Surfaces On The Web

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 09:06 AM PDT

This image that popped up online reveals Kia's Cee'd mid-cycle facelift way earlier than expected.
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Meme This: Pig Smiles At Camera After Relieving Itself In Cop Car!

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 08:43 AM PDT

We swear, you just can't make this stuff up even if you tried to; Michigan cops detained a runaway pig in the back seat of their police cruiser and then took the shot you see above.
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