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Why The 2016 Honda Civic LX With A Manual Is The Best 2016 Civic

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 12:39 AM PDT

Most base models of new cars feel especially impoverished when compared to more expensive models in the range. That's absolutely not the case with the 2016 Honda Civic LX.
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Audi A3 e-tron Seems Good At Taunting Prius Owners

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 06:12 PM PDT

If you don't think hybrid owners can lust after cars that are even more efficient, eco-friendly and dynamic than what they're driving, you haven't been watching how successful Tesla has become.
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BMW M2 GTS Rendering Is Best Of Both Worlds

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 05:25 PM PDT

While the M2 and the M4 GTS are two of the hottest and, of course, most recent M-Division products from BMW, the thought of combining their strengths was too good to pass up.
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Nissan’s New Mobility Concept Is A Renault Twizy For The U.S.

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 05:05 PM PDT

Nissan partnered with Scoot Networks to research the future of transportation, and that's how San Francisco got 10 all-electric Nissan "New Mobility Concepts" annexed to the Scoot Network Mobility Service.
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$9 Million One-Of-Three Ferrari Thomassima Customs For Sale On eBay

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 04:12 PM PDT

What you are looking at here is a rather mysterious coach-built Ferrari from 1967. Called Ferrari Thomassima, it was apparently commissioned by a brand aficionado in California and was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1968.
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Ferrari F12 Driver Forgets About Drag Racing 'Golden Rule'

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 03:40 PM PDT

While most people drag race just for fun, those who actually can't stand to lose a 1 on 1 straight line battle need to stop picking fights with sneaky-fast opponents.
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BMW Japan Thinks 5-Series Maestro Looks Like A Music Conductor In A Tuxedo

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 03:07 PM PDT

The 5-Series Maestro is the latest Bavarian machine to come in a limited edition guise for the Japanese market.
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Honda To Start Testing EV Charging Technologies In The Marshall Islands

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 02:39 PM PDT

Honda has announced plans to begin real-world demonstration testing of EV charging technologies in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The testing will be conducted jointly with the government of the Marshall Islands using Honda's Fit EV and the Honda Power Charger solar power-ready AC normal charger.
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New VW Touran Looking Like A Real People-Pleaser In Swedish Spot

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 02:06 PM PDT

Generally speaking, being a people-pleaser isn't all that healthy for you if you're a person, though as a car manufacturer, getting an entire family to appreciate your MPV should be one of your main concerns.
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Nissan Gunning For Tesla With Future All-Electric GT-R?

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 01:34 PM PDT

It may not come out until 2018 but, surprisingly, we do know quite a lot about the next-gen GT-R.
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Overly Optimistic Truck Driver Tries To Cross Wobbly Wooden Bridge

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 01:02 PM PDT

When faced with the prospect of crossing a wooden bridge, most drivers would have second thoughts.
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This 1968 Lamborghini Miura Jota SVR Isn't The Real Deal, But Do You Care?

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 12:35 PM PDT

This isn't the genuine thing, but do you really care?
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White BMW M6 Gran Coupe Dares To Put On Gloss Red Wheels

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 12:02 PM PDT

While red and white generally work very nicely together, the fact that it's extremely difficult to pull off gloss red wheels is pretty well documented.
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Get An Uber Ride In New BMW 7-Series Today, October 19, In Select US Cities

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 11:31 AM PDT

For one-day only - today, October 19, Uber users in New York, Miami, Chicago and LA will be able to get complimentary rides in the all-new BMW 7-Series, ahead of its October 24 retail launch.
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New Peugeot 308 GTi Shows Off Its Getaway Skills Against American Muscle

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 11:02 AM PDT

The quick and capable Peugeot 308 GTi looks very well-equipped to handle a convoy of bad guys trying to get their hands on you.
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20 Millionth BMW Welt Visitor Gets To Use X1 SUV For A Year

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 10:36 AM PDT

BMW Welt last week welcomed its 20 millionth visitor, almost eight years after its inauguration. To mark the special moment, BMW invited Mayor of Munich Dieter Reiter to greet the special guest.
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Hyundai Tucson Grows A Tent On Its Roof For SEMA

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 10:06 AM PDT

Hyundai is previewing a third custom concept based on the Tucson SUV for next month's SEMA Show.
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This AMC Gremlin Is Capable Of Doing 600-feet (182.8 meters) Wheelies

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 09:36 AM PDT

Some say that four wheels are better than two, but I say that two wheels are cooler than four.
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VW Reportedly Developed Several Defeat Devices, Including For Newer EA288 Diesel Engine

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 09:04 AM PDT

The Dieselgate affair gets more complicated with each day that passes. A new report suggests that cheating on emissions tests was not limited to the EA189 engine. According to three people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters, VW made several versions of its "defeat device" software to rig diesel emissions tests.
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Latest Update Adds Lowriders To Grand Theft Auto 5

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 08:11 AM PDT

Rockstar has revived a bit of San Andreas spirit in Grand Theft Auto 5 with the addition of lowriders via the latest game update. Due out on October 20, it promises to add extra customization options one of which are hydraulics.
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VW Prices U.S.-Bound 2016 Passat From $22,440

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 06:38 PM PDT

Volkswagen has given the 2016 Passat a new look, some new technology and now some new prices.
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Seagull Dies By Head-Butt At Australian Moto GP

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 07:04 AM PDT

Don't watch this video if you have a soft spot for seagulls…being hit by a rider's helmet on a speeding racing motorcycle. The incident you see here happened during last weekend's Australian Moto GP and no, the bird didn't make it.
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Martin Winterkorn Steps Down As Porsche SE Chairman

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 06:37 AM PDT

While Martin Winterkorn is no longer the CEO of the Volkswagen Group, public pressure has forced him to give up the most important of four other key positions he held within the company.
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Honda Releases Official Prices, Photos For 2016 Civic Sedan [162 Pics]

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 06:38 PM PDT

The 2016 Honda Civic sedan will start at $19,475, Honda officially announced today.
 
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First China-Made Jeep Cherokee Rolls Off The Assembly Line In Changsha

Posted: 19 Oct 2015 05:34 AM PDT

The GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles joint venture has started production of the Jeep Cherokee at the Changsha plant in China.
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