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New Alfa Romeo Model Teased - Is It An SUV?

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 03:00 AM PST

FCA's chief designer Ralph Gilles has posted an image on Instagram that shows part of a future Alfa Romeo model.
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Volkswagen Releases New Teaser Of Microbus CES 2016 Concept

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 12:12 AM PST

Another teaser image of Volkswagen's upcoming concept debuting at CES 2016 has been released, this time revealing more of the car's rear-end and potentially its name.
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GM Teams Up With Lyft To Create Autonomous Ride-Sharing Service

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 11:42 PM PST

General Motors has announced a collaboration with Lyft set to spawn an on-demand ride-sharing service consisting solely of autonomous cars.
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U.S. Government Sues VW Over Emissions Scandal; $90 Billion In Fines Possible

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 11:21 PM PST

After months of investigations, the US Justice Department has just filed a civil lawsuit against Volkswagen AG for violating the Clean Air Act.
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Faraday Future Unveils Revolutionary FFZERO1 Concept

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 08:49 PM PST

The veil on Faraday Future's advanced all-electric car, the FFZERO1 Concept, has just been lifted during a live presentation at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. Boom goes the dynamite.
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Watch The Live Unveiling Of Faraday Future's Electric Concept Car

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 08:50 PM PST

Faraday Future is just minutes away from unveiling its eagerly anticipated all-electric concept which leaked online just a few short hours ago.

Currently, the team at the startup electric automaker is preparing to lift the veil on its concept and it's evident that the car leaked is indeed Faraday's first concept. Promising to revolutionise the future of the automobile, the car will have over 1000 hp on tap and be capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds.

In just a few short weeks, Faraday Future will break ground on its very first manufacturing facility, just outside of Las Vegas.

2016 Detroit Auto Show A-To-Z Guide

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 07:22 PM PST

Everything you need to know and expect from the first major motor show of 2016, that takes place in Detroit starting from January 11, with the press preview, before it opens for the public on January 16 through 24.
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Is BMW Planning A 9-Series Coupe And An i6 Electric Sedan?

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 06:43 PM PST

Talk about BMW producing a range-topping model to sit above the existing 7-Series certainly isn't new. Long tipped to revive the 8-Series name, such a car seems all but confirmed and in a report from Automobile Magazine, it seems such a model is closer than ever to becoming a reality.
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Pagani Zonda 760 LM Becomes Darth Vader's Ride In Crazy Rendering

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 06:10 PM PST

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is on track to become one of the highest grossing films ever, potentially even eclipsing Avatar.
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Man Lands Tesla $16 Million In Sales Through Referall Program; Wins Model P90D

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 05:38 PM PST

Tesla's Model S referral program is proving a winner with one Model S owner referring 188 sales to the company, totaling around $16 million in sales.
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Russians Cause Mayhem In Drifting BMW 1M

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 05:05 PM PST

While not as powerful or fast as the E92-generation BMW M3, the 1M Coupe is one of the most focused drivers cars launched by the German automaker in recent years.

Thanks to its potent twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, rear wheel drive and short wheelbase, it is capable of some serious driving maneuvers.
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Can This Be Faraday Future's New Concept Car?

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 04:32 PM PST

It seems that a concept branded under the Faraday Future logo has emerged on the internet.
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Does Lexus’ NAIAS Teaser Hint At LC Coupe, FCV Or Something Else?

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 04:00 PM PST

Lexus confirmed today that it will have a world premiere at the upcoming 2016 Detroit Motor Show on January 11 through a teaser on its public website.
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Image Surfaces Showing Next-Gen Honda Civic Type R Engine

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 03:50 PM PST

The crew at CivicX have just stumbled on an image of the 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine set to be used by the next-generation Honda Civic Type R and Civic Si.
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Teen Singer Austin Mahone's BMW i8 Gets Crazy New Wrap And Wheels

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 03:05 PM PST

If you haven't heard of teenage singer Austin Mahone, then here are two things you need to know.

For starters, he is much like Justin Bieber in that his singing talents were discovered online and since, he's broken into the mainstream world of music. Of most interest to us, however, are the number of cars he owns.
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Volvo Developing Next-Gen Streaming Services With Ericsson For Autonomous Cars [w/Video]

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 02:32 PM PST

Volvo announced at CES the development of high-bandwidth streaming technology with their partner, Ericsson to further improve their upcoming autonomous vehicles.
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1 Of 349 Ferrari F50s Will Have Collectors Fighting Over It

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 02:09 PM PST

With only 349 examples produced, spotting one on the road is close to impossible and buying one is a dream come true for any car fanatic.
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New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Video Shows Advanced Multibeam Headlights

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 01:41 PM PST

As the January 11 release date of the 10th generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class edges ever closer, we're starting to learn more and more about the car and now, it's time to find out about the car's advanced headlamps.
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Continental's CEO Says Dieselgate Could Kill Off Diesel Cars In Some Markets

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 12:58 PM PST

There's no denying that Volkswagen's emission-cheating stunt had a negative impact on the automotive industry, but their repercussions could be more serious than initially estimated.
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Rafa Nadal, X-Car & X-Men Make For One Action Packed Aussie Open Spot

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 12:27 PM PST

Since joining the X-Men in last year's Australian Open KIA Sorento commercial, tennis superstar Rafael Nadal seems to have caught the "action bug".
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Nissan Confirms New Kicks Crossover, Will Be Sold Globally

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 12:00 PM PST

Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn announced on Monday that the Japanese brand will introduce a production version of their Kicks Concept from the 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show that will retain the same name.
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Black Ferrari 599 GTO With XX Components Is A Collector's Dream

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 11:38 AM PST

Not many people know this, but from the factory, the Ferrari 599 GTO could be specified with a number of parts from the marque's XX programme as part of the 'Track Use Aerokit'.
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GM China Launches Employee Carpooling Program

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 11:03 AM PST

General Motors China has introduced a pilot program for their Shanghai employees, enabling them to carpool together using a self-developed mobile app.
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Suzuki Hayabusa Powered Off-Road Buggy Is Our Idea Of Fun

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 10:35 AM PST

What do you think would happen when you combine the 1300 cc engine of a Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa with the lightweight frame of an off-road buggy? Pure insanity, that's what, and we absolutely love it.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 31 Official Photos Hit The Web

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 10:36 AM PST

A slew of official photos of Mercedes-Benz's all-new 2017 E-Class sedan have surfaced online, a week ahead of the car's scheduled world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show on January 11.
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