CARSCOOPS

VW Group To Fit Petrol Engines With Particulate Filters, Cut Emissions By Up To 90%

Posted: 04 Aug 2016 04:29 AM PDT

Apart from fixing its diesel models, Volkswagen has announced that, from 2017, it will begin installing its petrol engines with particulate filters in an effort to slash emissions of fine soot particles by up to 90 per cent.
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Porsche Experiences US Sales Plunge In July, Still Up Year-To-Date

Posted: 04 Aug 2016 03:54 AM PDT

Despite witnessing a strong run in the first six months of the year, when it delivered 6 percent more vehicles in the USA, July came with an 18 percent decrease in local sales for Porsche.
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Alon Day Set To Be The First Israeli In NASCAR

Posted: 04 Aug 2016 03:00 AM PDT

When you think of NASCAR drivers, you tend to think of good ol' boys – white men – from deep in the American South. Israelis, not so much. But Alon Day is out to change that.
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Roush Mustang RS Can Be Yours For Under $30,000

Posted: 04 Aug 2016 02:00 AM PDT

Looking for a Mustang a little different from showroom stock? You're in luck, because there are plenty of tuners applying their skills to the pony car. Roush is arguably among the best of them, and now it's made its performance (or at least its styling) that much more accessible with the launch of the 2017 Roush Mustang RS.
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Mercedes Buys Big Stake In Blacklane Chauffeur App

Posted: 04 Aug 2016 01:00 AM PDT

Automakers are betting big on the latest mobility platforms, likes this latest investment by Daimler AG.
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Toyota Supra Nameplate Will Return On New Sports Car

Posted: 04 Aug 2016 12:05 AM PDT

When replacing an iconic sports car with a new model, the debate always rages about whether the car should adopt a new name or revive its predecessors badge at the risk of failing to live up to expectations.
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Roborace Reveals Completed Design Of Next Year's Autonomous Racer

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 11:06 PM PDT

Roborace has unveiled the final design for its autonomous race car which will compete in a one-make series alongside Formula E from next year.
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New Honda Civic Type R May Debut In Concept Guise At Paris Motor Show

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 10:02 PM PDT

Honda is apparently set to lift the veil on the latest-generation Civic Type R in concept guise at September's Paris Motor Show.
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Kia To Launch An Array Of Sporty Models With 'GT' Badge

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 09:24 PM PDT

Kia has revealed that it will soon begin offering performance-focused variants of many of its staple models, all set to be adorned with a 'GT' badge.
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Mitsubishi Reveals XM Concept Crossover In Indonesia To Preview Upcoming MPV

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 08:48 PM PDT

The covers have been taken off the Mitsubishi XM Concept Crossover SUV at the ongoing Indonesia International Auto Show 2016.
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Is The Rolls-Royce Dawn The Epitome Of What A Rolls Should Be?

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 08:09 PM PDT

The Rolls-Royce Dawn is arguably the firms most regal and glamorous model combining all those famous Rolls-Royce traits with an unrivalled open-top experience.
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Thief Dies In Ohio After Trying To Steal GMC Yukon Wheel

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 07:30 PM PDT

A 43-year-old man from Ohio has been killed while allegedly trying to steal a wheel from a GMC Yukon at a dealership lot.
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Corvette Z06 Filmed Crashing Into Tree While Leaving Scottsdale Car Meet

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 07:13 PM PDT

A white C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been left with serious damage after crashing while leaving a late-night car meetup in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Former Disney Exec Dreams Up Private Jet-Inspired Rolls-Royce Wraith Regetta

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 06:32 PM PDT

An ex-Disney executive and imaginative designer has rendered a bespoke variant of the Rolls-Royce Wraith which will soon hit the market.
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2017 Acura NSX Expected To Receive Type R And Roadster Versions

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 06:08 PM PDT

The brand new Acura NSX is expected to receive a number of variants, potentially including both Type R and Roadster models.
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How Much Faster Is BMW's M4 Competition Pack Than The M2 And 1M?

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 05:29 PM PDT

On a racetrack, we know that the new BMW M2 is a serious threat to its bigger brother, the M4. Thanks to its smaller size and lighter overall weight, its competency has surprised and stunned many especially considering how much cheaper than an M4 it is.
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Electric Cars Should Be Refueled, Not Charged, Says NanoFlowcell

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 04:55 PM PDT

Back in March, NanoFlowcell brought its upgraded 1,090 PS Quant FE at Geneva, showcasing the vehicle's innovative electric powertrain, which requires refueling, not recharging.
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2017 Ford Escape New Front Structure Improves IIHS Crash Test Performance

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 04:28 PM PDT

When the 2013 Escape was tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the small overlap protection, its structure did not hold up as it should and, thus, received a Poor rating.
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Porsche 911 R Livery Suits The Cayman GT4 Just Fine

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 03:56 PM PDT

If there's something the Cayman GT4 could borrow from the 911 R it would probably be its superior performance figures and not its color scheme.
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What If Tesla's Pickup Truck Went After The Ford F-150 Raptor?

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 04:54 PM PDT

As part of Elon Musk's ambitious plan to have a Tesla badge adorning every single form of transport, the innovator has confirmed that his brand will launch a pickup truck as part of its second Master Plan.
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Seat Ateca Sand Sculpture Wows Barcelona Airport Passenger Traffic

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 02:57 PM PDT

Seat has turned to a Spanish artist, who specializes in sand sculptures, to create a full-sized sculpture of the Ateca.
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First Drive: Patrolling For Alternative Routes In The 2017 Nissan Armada

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 02:25 PM PDT

If you can't beat them, join them. And if that doesn't work, go back to what you were doing well before.
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Siberian Tiger Meets VW Jetta, Thinks It’s A Chew Toy

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 01:59 PM PDT

Driving through a wildlife park can prove to be a really risky task as this video is about to show us.
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BMW Keen To Remain Best-Selling Luxury Brand As Sales Drop Behind Mercedes

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 01:28 PM PDT

BMW is determined to remain the world's best-selling luxury automaker despite being beaten by Mercedes-Benz in the first six months of the year.
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There’s Nothing Wrong With This Off-Roading Nissan 350Z

Posted: 03 Aug 2016 01:01 PM PDT

Known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, the 350Z was Nissan's fifth-gen Z-car, manufactured by the company from 2002 to 2009. It was (and still is) widely regarded as a capable sports car, gaining a massive following due to its looks and tune-able 3.5-litre V6.
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