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2017 Holden Astra Coming To Australian Dealers With ANCAP 5-Star Safety Rating

Posted: 09 Nov 2016 04:30 AM PST

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded the all-new Holden Astra a five-star safety rating, before the car launches in Australia later this month.
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Toyota Roomy And Tank Minivans Launch In Japan

Posted: 09 Nov 2016 03:55 AM PST

Toyota has just launched the new Roomy and Tank available exclusively in the Japanese market.
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Renault Reveals Sandero RS Grand Prix And Duster Extreme Concepts

Posted: 09 Nov 2016 02:56 AM PST

Renault chose the 2016 Sao Paulo Motor Show to unveil two new concepts based on the Sandero hatch and Duster crossover respectively.
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Illinois Becomes 19th U.S. State To Sue VW Over Dieselgate

Posted: 09 Nov 2016 12:01 AM PST

Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen over the dieselgate scandal, meaning the U.S. state becomes the 19th to sue the German automaker.
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Fiat Reveals Mobi Drive In Brazil With Updated 3-Cylinder

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 11:02 PM PST

Debuting at the ongoing Sao Paulo Motor Show 2016 is a new version of the Fiat Mobi, dubbed the Drive.
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Volvo Recalls 74,000 Vehicles In The U.S. Over Seatbelt Concern

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 10:09 PM PST

has issued a recall for about 74,000 of its vehicles in the United States due to an issue with the seat belt.
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Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Will Build European Gigafactory

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 08:00 PM PST

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk says the electric automaker will open its second gigafactory in Europe and decide on an exact location next year.
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Driving An Ultraviolet Porsche 911 GT3 RS Is Motoring At Its Very Best

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 07:42 PM PST

If Lamborghinis are for people who want to be seen then Porsches are for those who love driving.
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Zero To 60 Designs Responds To Ford's GTT Complaints

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 07:02 PM PST

Zero to 60 Designs, the company behind the GTT from the SEMA show, has issued a statement after it emerged that Ford's lawyers were investigating the vehicle's design elements.
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Honda Reveals South America's Sub-Compact WR-V In Brazil [w/Video]

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 07:27 PM PST

Honda has unveiled the WR-V sub-compact SUV at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show 2016, a vehicle which the brand plans to launch exclusively in South America next year.
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370 HP Honda S2000 Turbo Goes Power Sliding And Flame Throwing

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 05:58 PM PST

There's no doubt that some car aficionados still have the Honda S2000 on their 'must have' list, and this video is dedicated not just to them, but to owners of the Japanese sports car that is still capable of throwing a good punch.
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BMW Abu Dhabi Shows Off Its Exclusive Colors With Six i8s

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 05:26 PM PST

Abu Dhabi Motors, the city's exclusive BMW dealership, has shown off numerous bespoke i8 models in recent months and as it turns out, offers its hybrid sports car customers nine custom paint choices not available at any other BMW dealer.
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Want A Jaguar E-Type? Forget The UK And Head To Milan

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 04:59 PM PST

"The most beautiful car ever made." That's what Enzo Ferrari called the Jaguar E-Type, which has endured as one of the most celebrated classic sports cars of all time. Fortunately Jaguar made over 70,000 of them over the course of 15 years of production, so getting your hands on one doesn't necessarily require selling your first-born.
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Renntech AMG GT S Stands Up To McLaren MP4-12C Spider

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 04:27 PM PST

While the Mercedes-AMG GT S is a more modern machine than the MP4-12C, it wouldn't exactly be fair to say that they're direct rivals.
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This Unlimited Warranty For Used Bugatti Veyron Sounds Like A Bargain

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 03:55 PM PST

That's definitely a brave move for UK's used car warranty provider Warrantywise, as the Bugatti Veyron represents not only one of the most expensive cars ever produced, is also one of the most demanding to maintain, too.
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Abarth Tributo XSR Concept Promotes Yamaha Limited Edition Bike

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 03:27 PM PST

Taking an Abarth study and presenting it at a motorcycle show might make it look like a fish out of the water, but there's a good reason for doing it.
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Hyperloop One Teased With A 12-Minute Journey From Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 06:03 PM PST

Elon Musk's latest idea was initially thought of as impossible, yet the Hyperloop is edging closer to reality and is being teased in a new video.
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The New Ducati 1299 Superleggera Is Like A Lamborghini On Two Wheels

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 02:35 PM PST

Ducati unveiled six new products at the EICMA show in Milan, but the one we're interested in is the 1299 Superleggera. It might sport a Ducati badge, but it could very well be a Lamborghini.
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New Mercedes G-Class Heading To Frankfurt Show For Official Debut

Posted: 09 Nov 2016 03:56 AM PST

New information has surfaced about the new Mercedes G-Class along with a reported reveal at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show next fall.
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Add 4G And WiFi To Your Car With This Simple Plug-In Dongle

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 01:33 PM PST

If, like most, you own a car without built-in WiFi but want to enjoy its many benefits, a number of telecom companies have the answer with simple plug-in devices.
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Here's How BMW's Three Diesel-Powered 7-Series Models Stack Up

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 01:05 PM PST

If you're interested in more than just the latest high-tech features and in need of a fast diesel-powered BMW luxury limousine, choosing between the 730d, 740d and 750d is what it will ultimately come down to.
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2017 Green Car Of The Year Finalists Announced, Which One Do You Think Should Win?

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 12:39 PM PST

With a little over a week separating us from the 2017 Green Car of the Year awards that will be hosted at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the GreenCarJournal announced today its five finalists.
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David vs Goliath: Focus RS Takes On 608 PS Bentley Bentayga

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 12:05 PM PST

If you love rooting for the underdog, then this hot hatchback vs super luxury SUV drag race was made for your viewing pleasure.
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Opel Teases 2017 Insignia Grand Sport; Gets New IntelliLux Headlights With 32 LEDs

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 02:37 PM PST

GM's European brand, Opel / Vauxhall, is preparing to renew its assault on the family sedan class with a new generation of the Insignia that adds the 'Grand Sport' moniker to its name, and which will eventually arrive on North America shores as the Buick Regal's replacement.
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Suzuki Launches New Sub-400cc Range At EICMA

Posted: 08 Nov 2016 11:00 AM PST

Suzuki is extending its small capacity lineup for 2017 with four new motorcycles showcased at the Esposizione Mondiale Del Motociclismo in Milano.
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