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Opel Shows Its Electric Ampera-e Outsprinting Race Cars

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 04:08 AM PDT

The Ampera-e, Europe's version of the Chevrolet Bolt, may not seem like a performance car, but according to Opel at least, it is capable of some rather impressive feats.
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Daimler Wants To Sell Mercedes-Benz EVs In China

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 02:46 AM PDT

Daimler marketing chief Hubertus Troska said that his company is planning on selling Mercedes-Benz electric cars in China, thus taking advantage of government initiatives meant to boost demand for new-energy vehicles (NEVs).
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Felipe Massa Could Race In Formula E Or DTM In 2017, Dad Says

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 01:51 AM PDT

The father of retiring F1 driver Felipe Massa says the Brazilian may switch to another category for the 2017 season.
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1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 Costs More Than A Used Nissan GT-R

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 12:05 AM PDT

Ford and Lotus held hands for a brief time during the previous century, with their relationship resulting in the birth of the first-gen Lotus Cortina.
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Revised Alfa Romeo Mito Priced From £12,960 In The UK

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 10:40 PM PDT

Alfa Romeo fans in the UK can now order the updated 2016 Mito from £12,960 OTR.
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This 12.4-Litre Airplane-Engine Plymouth Is What Hot Rodding Is All About

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 08:02 PM PDT

This Plymouth Radial Air is the closest thing to a Second World War fighter plane for the road, and Jay Leno has all the details.
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Ford's Door Latch Safety Recall Expanded To Over 2.3 Million Cars In North America

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 07:40 PM PDT

At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford has expanded a previously announced recall in North America by roughly 1.5 million vehicles.
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2017 Holden Trailblazer Is Australia's Facelifted And Renamed Colorado 7

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 07:03 PM PDT

With an array of upgrades that cover design, safety, technology, and drivability, the facelifted Holden Colorado 7 will now be known as the Trailblazer, across the Australian market.
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After Bridgestone, Pirelli Is Also Developing A Tire For The Jaguar XJ220

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 06:37 PM PDT

Just a couple of days after it was revealed that Bridgestone is developing a new set of tires for the iconic Jaguar XJ220, it's been announced that Pirelli is doing exactly the same.
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Maserati Levante, Bentley Bentayga Not Afraid To Go Off Road

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 06:05 PM PDT

If you were to make a list of SUVs that will never leave the tarmac, the likes of Bentley's ultra-luxurious Bentayga and Maserati's sporty Levante would be at the top.
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A Tale Of Two Audi A5 Sportbacks: Can You Spot The Differences Between Old And New?

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 06:53 PM PDT

Now that Audi has launched their all-new A5 & S5 Sportback, it's time for us to take a look at how the new generation compares to its predecessor.
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Jeremy Clarkson Makes Room For New House By Blowing Up Old One

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 05:09 PM PDT

After being granted permission to demolish his £4 million, five-bedroom farmhouse back in July, instead of bringing in the bulldozers as one would, the former Top Gear presenter hired a demolition crew to completely obliterate his old home.
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Russia's Viking Is An All-Terrain Amphibious Monster That Won't Stop Anywhere

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 04:59 PM PDT

There are plenty of places not even the most capable of Land Rovers or Jeeps can reach.
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2017 Nissan Rogue Comes With A New Face And Hybrid Variant [42 Pics & Video]

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 07:04 PM PDT

Here is the 2017 Nissan Rogue that arrives just in time for the crossover's three-year mark since its introduction in the fall of 2013. It brings mild cosmetic updates, content enhancements, but more importantly, the addition of a hybrid model.
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BMW Insiders Insist A Convertible M2 Will Not Happen

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 03:57 PM PDT

Images may have recently emerged online showing a BMW M2 Convertible, but according to sources within the company, there's no chance of seeing the model come to fruition.
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Infiniti Prices The Q60 Red Sport 400 At $51,300 In The US

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 03:30 PM PDT

Infiniti recently announced pricing for the 2017 Q60 Red Sport Coupe, a version that also includes large sport brakes, sport-tuned Digital Dynamic Suspension and unique 19" alloys.
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Japanese Drifter Daigo Saito Builds His Latest Weapon Around A Ferrari 599

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 02:59 PM PDT

Not satisfied with his ballistic Lamborghini Murcielago drift car, Japanese driver Daigo Saito is nearing completion of his latest build, this time using a Ferrari 599 GTB.
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This Volcano Orange McLaren P1 Is A $1.9 Million Bargain

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 02:34 PM PDT

Is spending $4.7 million on a European hybrid hypercar a little too much? Well you don't have to purchase a matte black LaFerrari to join this exclusive club and for a touch over $1.9 million, can drive away in a glorious 2014 McLaren P1, saving you almost $3 million.
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Porsche Macan Turbo Gets More Power, New Wheels, From Schmidt

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 02:03 PM PDT

More than a week after Porsche detailed their new Performance Package for the Macan Turbo, Schmidt Revolution are offering their own power upgrade for the range-topping model.
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This Insane Porsche Cayman Has A Mustang V8

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 01:32 PM PDT

Engine swaps are nothing new. In fact, it has become commonplace for shops and enthusiasts to shoehorn engines into their cars which were never meant to be there. The following one though is a little bit special.
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UK Motorists Are Leaving Their Car Keys With Strangers In Record Numbers

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 01:08 PM PDT

Despite car thefts being up 8% in the last year, nearly half of all UK motorists say they've left their car keys with people they didn't know at least once every year.
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Mitsubishi Offices Could Get Raided A Fourth Time As Nissan Deal Falls Behind Schedule

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 12:34 PM PDT

Japan's transport ministry may raid Mitsubishi Motors' offices a fourth time if the evidence collected during its latest inspection won't prove sufficient.
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New Hyundai i30 Turbo Will Help You Drift And Attract Beautiful Women...

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 05:11 PM PDT

As we eagerly await the arrival of the Hyundai i30N, it's emerged that Korea has already been graced with a performance variant of the new hatch and apparently, it will help drivers drift and attract drop-dead gorgeous models.
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NHTSA Investigates 2016 Hyundai Sonata Over Claims Of Brakes Locking

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 11:43 AM PDT

Introduced last year with various styling tweaks and added features, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata is now being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Volvo Tests Autonomous Trucks In A Mine In Sweden [w/Video]

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 11:17 AM PDT

Volvo Trucks is taking a bold step towards self-driving vehicles with an autonomous FMX designed for underground operations.
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