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Kia Picanto And Peugeot 208 Fail Latin NCAP's Crash Tests

Posted: 11 Jun 2016 03:54 AM PDT

The latest crash test session conducted by Latin NCAP continues to raise concerns on cars made specifically for emerging markets, after the Peugeot 208 and Kia Picanto obtained disappointing results.
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This Corvette Has Done 700,000 Miles And It Isn't Willing To Stop

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 07:28 PM PDT

Contrary to popular belief, a car's engine won't explode after 200,000 miles (~321,900 km), especially if it's well maintained and looked after, as this Corvette with 700,000 miles on the clock proves it.
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Liberty Walk GT-R Looking Totally Not Inconspicuous In Canadian Parking Lot

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 06:41 PM PDT

When it comes to wide-body designs, Liberty Walk have a very distinguished way of going about stretching your car out.
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New Porsche Panamera To Be Unveiled On June 28, Gets New Video

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 05:57 PM PDT

After dropping the first teaser of their new 2017 Panamera earlier this week, Porsche has since confirmed that the second-gen model will be unveiled on June 28, ahead of a formal debut in Paris this fall. They've also released a teaser sketch and video showing the development of the car.
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Red BMW M6 Puts On 21" Carbon Graphite Wheels

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 05:15 PM PDT

While the BMW M6 hasn't shown off too many custom wheels lately, this particular one seems to be in good shape to draw some attention.
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New Details Emerge On Aston Martin And Red Bull's Car, But Are They True?

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 04:47 PM PDT

As if there weren't enough rumors about Aston Martin and Red Bull's upcoming hypercar already, an insider who attended an owner's track day at Road Atlanta for the new Vulcan, decided to spice things up even more.
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Tesla's Solution For Model X's Enormous Windshield Is A Sunshade

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 04:07 PM PDT

Tesla's boasting was cut short by Model X buyers who complained about the vehicle's windshield, which causes light ghosting, flare, and even double vision at night due to its size.
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Two McLaren 12Cs Spitting Flames Like There's No Tomorrow

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 03:37 PM PDT

Combine a flame-spitting exhaust with an exotic machine capable of neck-twisting performance, such as the McLaren MP4-12C, and you'll probably become a YouTube celebrity.
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VW Reportedly Readying All-Electric BMW i3 Rivalling Concept For Paris Show

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 03:06 PM PDT

After the notorious "Dieselgate" scandal, Volkswagen has a stigma that needs to be addressed, that's why the German car manufacturer wants to focus its energy on electric vehicles.
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BMW Group Reports Best-Ever May In Global Car Sales

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 02:40 PM PDT

Totaling 198,354 new vehicle deliveries around the world last month, the BMW Group is riding the wave.
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Suzuki Execs Resign In Wake Of Fuel Economy Falsification

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 02:03 PM PDT

Suzuki has become the latest automaker to be ensnared by what's fast becoming a global epidemic of automakers falsifying their environmental credentials. The Japanese company admitted last month that it used the wrong standard to test its vehicles for fuel consumption on over 2 million vehicles. Now two of its top executives are stepping down from key leadership roles.
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Gemballa Offers New Porsche Cayenne Aero Kits

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 01:35 PM PDT

As far as crossovers go, the Porsche Cayenne is one of the sportiest But for those looking to enhance the look of theirs, Gemballa has come out with a pair of new aero kits.
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Pickup Collides With Bicyclist, But Whose Fault Was It?

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 01:05 PM PDT

When it comes to incidents involving cars and bicycles, people tend to generally pick one side or the other, with many always pointing a finger at the slower moving object. This time however both may be at fault.
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Jalopnik’s Parent Company Gawker Files For Bankruptcy, Says It Will Sell To Ziff Davis [Updated]

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 06:16 PM PDT

Gawker Media LLC, which owns titles like Jalopnik, Gizmodo, Deadspin and Jezbel, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, following a $140 million judgment in the Hulk Hogan lawsuit, which was secretly financed by Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Peter Thiel.
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You Won't Care That This Porsche 550 Spyder Outlaw Is A Replica

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 12:03 PM PDT

The 550 Spyder is one of Porsche's iconic vehicles, as it was the firm's first purpose-built sports-car designed for use in auto racing. That's why the model is among the most frequently reproduced classic automobiles.
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Faraday Future Hires Ex Ferrari Executive

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 11:33 AM PDT

There are lots of start-up companies with big ambitions, but how many hire ex-Ferrari bosses?
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Hamilton & Rosberg Highlight Celebrity Driver Lineup For 2016 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 11:04 AM PDT

This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed event will host a glittering lineup of drivers in about two weeks time, among which Mercedes-AMG Petronas stars Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
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Watch Aston Martin Put The New DB11 Through Its Paces On Snow

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 10:32 AM PDT

For angry V12 noises blended with 600hp-slides, right this way please.
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BMW’s 2017MY Range Brings New 230i, 330i & 430i, i8 In Protonic Red, And More

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 08:03 PM PDT

BMW has announced a bevy of changes to its 2017 model year lineup in the States, ranging from fresh shades of paint and upgraded standard and optional features, to new engines and a facelift.
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Elemental To Debut First Production Spec RP1 At Goodwood

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 09:36 AM PDT

It's been two years since we last heard about the small car maker and its RP1 sports car, but the Brits have finally completed the first production-spec variant and they'll put it through its paces at Goodwood.
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Tesla Tries To Put Suspension Failure Story In Context, Swipes Reporter

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 09:03 AM PDT

Tesla is on the defense about a report its cars are under investigation for suspension failures.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Switches Bodies With Fan, "Wrecks" Pagani Huayra In Nike Ad

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 08:35 AM PDT

It seems that Nike pulling a page straight out of the Freaky Friday script (starring Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis), can have adverse effects on superstar footballers who drive a Pagani.
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Man Steals Porsche 918 Spyder From Showroom For A Joy Ride

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 08:03 PM PDT

Gone in 60 seconds? Not quite, because this thief enjoyed his new set of wheels, a rare Porsche 918 Spyder, for just a few hours before the long arm of the law tracked him down.
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2017 Nissan Maxima Adds Standard Apple CarPlay, Starts At $32,560

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 07:35 AM PDT

Nissan has enhanced the Maxima for the 2017 MY, which is on sale at dealers nationwide.
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Hyundai Says No To Genesis In Europe Until The End Of The Decade

Posted: 10 Jun 2016 07:08 AM PDT

Officially revealed as a standalone marque on 4 November 2015, Hyundai's Genesis brand has big plans, although its line-up is rather limited, for now.
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