CARSCOOPS

Explained: Here's How & When Cars Went From Boxy To Curvy

Posted: 31 Dec 2016 04:00 AM PST

If you've ever wondered why cars in the US suddenly went from a boxy design to something a lot sleeker in a relatively short amount of time, well, it seems it was more than just a trend.
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Here's Another Take On A BMW E30 Pickup

Posted: 31 Dec 2016 02:49 AM PST

As Mercedes-Benz are getting ready to roll out the X-Class next year and with BMW announcing that they're closely monitoring the segment, it's only natural that renderings of such vehicles keep popping up.
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Hooning In A Lancia 037 Is The Ultimate Festive Celebration

Posted: 31 Dec 2016 01:43 AM PST

In terms of b@dass rally cars, it's difficult to surpass the mighty Lancia 037. While there are more successful Group B rally cars, the 037 elicits a sense of lust and desirability with its suave Italian looks, insane powertrain and everyone's favorite Martini livery.
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How About This Custom Black & White Interior For Mercedes' GLE Coupe?

Posted: 31 Dec 2016 12:31 AM PST

If most other TopCar custom interiors for Mercedes-Benz's GLE or GLE Coupe strike you as a bit over-the-top, perhaps this black & white design with red stitching will be more to your liking.
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Mercedes-Benz W196R Streamliner Study From 2040 Is Everything We Dreamed Of

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:45 PM PST

In terms of iconic racing cars, few can hold a candle to the Mercedes-Benz W196, particularly in Streamliner guise.
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This V8-Engined Mazda MX-5 ND Is The World’s Smallest Muscle Car

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:02 PM PST

Stuffing a big V8 under the bonnet of a Mazda MX-5 will never stop being an awesome idea, and this stands true with the latest ND generation as well.
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BMW Videos Take Us Back To The 5-Series' Early Beginnings

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 06:25 PM PST

Looking back, BMW has been building one of the world's greatest and most popular mid-size luxury sedans since 1972, when the E12-generation model first launched bearing the "5-Series" name.
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Man Karate Kicks Phone Thief Off Speeding Scooter

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 05:48 PM PST

As spectacular as this take-down may sound, the best we can do is give the guy a few brownie points for doing a half-decent Jason Bourne impression.
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Forget The RS7, All You Need Is This Widebody Audi S7

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 05:13 PM PST

To the uninitiated, the Audi RS7 is nothing special. It looks like a big German sedan with a loud exhaust. However, to petrol heads like us, the RS7 cannot be ignored for it's one of the most fastest sedans on the market.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Skids Off In The Snow, Hits The Guardrail Head On

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:34 PM PST

Few SUVs have managed to hold on to their 'indestructible' label for decades, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of them.
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A McLaren 700LT Could Give The 458 Speciale A Run For Its Money

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 04:06 PM PST

McLaren have come a long way since launching its first modern-day supercar, the MP4-12C in 2011 and is now boasting a three-tier line-up, with that supercar's successor, the 650S, sitting right in the middle.
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How Would You Spec Your Lamborghini Aventador S?

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 03:31 PM PST

One week after the Lamborghini Aventador S broke cover, the Italian company launched the official online configurator, allowing users to build the new supercar to their own specs.
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Aussie Brothers Save Money, Buy Their Mom A BMW For Christmas

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 02:59 PM PST

Christmas presents come in different shapes and sizes, and two Australian brothers had something very particular in mind for their mother: a BMW 3-Series.
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Lumma's CLR G800 Is A Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe On Steroids

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 02:38 PM PST

Have you ever looked at a Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe and thought that it needs a more imposing stance?
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Caterham Wants To Resurrect Its Stillborn Sports Car

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 02:00 PM PST

Caterham is allegedly eager to make a fully enclosed sports car, potentially based around its stillborn C120 concept co-developed with Alpine.
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Serves Em' Right? Walmart Shopper Boxes Double-Parked Car

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 03:38 PM PST

There's nothing worse than people parking their cars on two spots when you're out looking for an empty slot at a busy shopping center.
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1991 Mitsubishi Delica Becomes A Japanese Monster Truck

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 12:48 PM PST

Vehicular oddities don't come much stranger than the Mitsubishi Delica, particularly those outfitted with numerous off-roading components and rugged looks.
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Can The Honda Civic Type R Outrun The NSX With A 5-Sec Head Start?

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 12:14 PM PST

Whenever a hot hatch goes head to head with a supercar, the outcome is usually rather predictable.
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Rowen International Unveils Ferrari 488 GTB Bodykit

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 11:38 AM PST

Japanese tuning company Rowen International has uncovered a new bodykit for the Ferrari 488 GTB.
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Should Skoda's New Kodiaq Scare More Premium Rivals?

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 11:02 AM PST

The Skoda Kodiaq has launched across Europe, landing itself in one of the hottest segments of the market.
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Hyundai Bringing Autonomous Ioniqs And Wearable Tech To CES

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 10:35 AM PST

Hyundai is planning a comprehensive display at CES 2017 in early January which will include autonomous Ioniq concepts cruising the Las Vegas strip.
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1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8 Drophead Coupe Is Drop-Dead Gorgeous

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 10:07 AM PST

Produced in an era when looks were favored over safety, the Jaguar XK150 came to replace the XK140 as the final incarnation of the XK series.
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Forest Find! Rescuing This VW Panelvan Has To Be One Of 2016’s Most Inspiring Classic Car Stories

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 09:39 AM PST

This has to be one of the best classic car rescues of 2016, starring an abandoned 1955 VW Panelvan in a forest for 40 years and a group of friends that managed to bring it back in life after a quick restoration on site.
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What If Opel Decided To Resurrect The Manta Coupe; Would It Make For An Interesting Buick Too?

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 01:11 PM PST

It may be absent from the sports coupe segment now, but in the 1970s Opel had a strong contender in the guise of the Ascona-based Manta, which, interestingly, was one of the few Opels sold in the U.S. market, too.
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Naked Man Dies In Florida After Jumping On Numerous Cars

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:32 AM PST

A man has died in Tampa, Florida after running naked into the path of oncoming traffic and jumping on various cars.
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