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New Audi Q2 Teaser Shows It Can Leave The Tarmac

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 04:05 AM PST

The teasing game for Inglostadt's new entry-level crossover, the Q2, continues with a fresh video.
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Wald International Teases Aggressive Toyota Prius

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 03:21 AM PST

Japanese tuning company Wald International has dropped a couple of revealing renderings of its bold 2016 Prius bodykit.
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Smart ForTwo Cabrio Brabus Caught On Video

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 02:26 AM PST

While Smart has commenced production of the new ForTwo Cabrio in Hambach, a hotter version of the vehicle was spotted out in the open.
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Tesla Quitely Increases Prepaid Servicing Costs

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 01:59 AM PST

In an unexpected move in the lead-up to the launch of the entry-level Model 3, Tesla has bumped up the prices for its extensive after-sales service program.
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Autonomous Audi A8 L W12 Takes Actor Daniel Brühl To German Film Festival

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 01:28 AM PST

Actors are known for rocking up at awards shows and red carpets in all manner of cars but at Germany's recent Berlinale film festival, Daniel Brühl arrived in a very special way.

Audi, an official partner of the festival, created a completely autonomous A8 L W12, which picked up Brühl and his girlfriend from their hotel before driving them without the aid of a chauffeur to the film festival.

Prior to the event, Audi created a detailed map of the route the A8 L W12 would take and then the journey began, with the car using its cameras, sensors and radars to compare architectural objects with those present on the map. To ensure the ride was as smooth as possible, the car was programmed to take corners slowly while accelerating and braking cautiously, just like a real chauffeur.

Brühl is best known for his starring role as Niki Lauda in Ron Howard's Rush. He has also acted in other acclaimed movies like Inglourious Basterds, The Bourne Ultimatum, and is an Audi brand ambassador.

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Rare Ferrari 250 GT California Spider Could Sell For $17 Million

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 01:00 AM PST

A rare 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is expected to sell for upwards of $17 million when it is auctioned by Gooding & Company at Amelia Island on March 11.
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Survey Says Nissan Drivers Are Relationship Material

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 12:22 AM PST

Could be looking for love be as easy as trying to find somebody who drives a Nissan or are academics going nuts?
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Future Cars: Toyota’s New C-HR Hybrid Crossover

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 07:59 PM PST

Just before Toyota pulls back the covers on the all-new C-HR at the Geneva Motor Show, we try to decipher what the production subcompact crossover will look like.
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Highest Mileage Lexus LFA Has Been Driven 33,000 Miles In 9 Months!

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 07:27 PM PST

While it took over nine years for Lexus to approve the LFA for production, the supercar certainly fulfilled Toyota's chief executive's goal of it being a true icon of the Lexus brand.
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Chevy Confident Camaro 1LE Can Outperform Mustang GT350

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 07:04 PM PST

Chevrolet believes that its newly-launched Camaro 1LE package will outperform the potent Ford Mustang Shelby GT350.
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Toyota Mulling RAV4 TRD Special

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 06:29 PM PST

Toyota's TRD line-up could soon expand, as the RAV4 crossover might get a spicy new version in the near future.
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Brabus Chisels Up The Mercedes-Benz G500 V8 Turbo

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 06:04 PM PST

It's been a while since we last saw a G-Wagon modified by the high-performance aftermarket tuning firm, but this G500 puts an end to the hiatus.
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Move Over Hayabusa; Kawasaki Ninja HR2 Hits 385KM/H - 239MPH

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 05:37 PM PST

When unveiled in late 2014, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R became not only the most powerful production motorbike, but also promised to be the fastest in a straight line and now, it's become just that, albeit with the help of some tuning.
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Check Out These Engine-Inspired Coffee Machines

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 10:23 PM PST

For the coffee-loving petrolhead in your life, the espresso machines produced by South African company Super Veloce are the ultimate gift.
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BMW i8-Based Rinspeed Etos Concept To Make Euro Debut In Geneva

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 04:38 PM PST

Rinspeed will bring their self-driving Etos concept to Geneva for the first public appearance of the BMW i8-based creation in Europe.
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McLaren 570S Envisioned With A Kayak Twist

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 04:17 PM PST

Here's something we will (probably) never see in real life; a McLaren 570S prepped for carrying a kayak.
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Sam Raimi Directs Horror Film-Inspired Chevy 'Trailer'

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 03:39 PM PST

Chevrolet is inviting fans of classic horror movies to understand the connection between this particular film genre and the active safety technologies in the 2016 Malibu and Cruze.
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KAEGE Customizes The Porsche 911 GT3 RS Into A Track-Tool

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 03:13 PM PST

The Porsche 997 GT3 RS was (and still is) an extremely capable track-tool, although in this day and age, all models can be subjected to some improvements.
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Charlie Sheen's Armored Maybach 62S For Sale On eBay

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 02:50 PM PST

A bulletproof 2009 Maybach 62S owned by the famous actor is currently looking for a new buyer on eBay.
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Italdesign Giugiaro Teases Mystery Car For Geneva

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 02:02 PM PST

Pininfarina won't be the only Italian coachbuilder and designer at this year's Geneva Motor Show, as Italdesign Giugiaro also announced its presence with a teaser.
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BMW i3 MR Porter Limited Edition In Tuxedo Blue Heads To Geneva

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 01:32 PM PST

Just as it did with the i8 Protonic Red, BMW is offering the i3 with an exclusive color through a new limited edition, albeit this one developed in partnership with UK menswear retailer MR Porter.
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Take An Interactive 360° Ride In The Facelifted Mercedes-Benz SL

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 01:01 PM PST

Mercedes-Benz took notice of the increased popularity of 360-degree interactive videos and has created one with a short drive of the facelifted 2017 SL along the Californian coastline.
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Mercedes Details Brand New Diesel Engine In E-Class

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 04:01 PM PST

The new Mercedes E-Class will be the first model to use the company's OM 654 diesel unit, the first member of a new engine family.
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Aston Martin Vulcan Ownership Experience Starts With Yas Marina F1 Circuit Tuition

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 12:07 PM PST

Aston Martin has put together a three year driver experience program which will see the first owners of the ultra-exclusive Vulcan travel to Abu Dhabi.
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No Compact Car For Jaguar Just Yet

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 11:34 AM PST

Although Jaguar's line-up is rapidly expanding – with the addition of the F-Pace and the "entry level" XE, the British firm has absolutely no plans to create a more compact sedan or hatchback for the time being.
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