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Nissan Confirms Work On Plug-In Hybrid After Mitsubishi Deal

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 04:28 AM PST

Nissan executives have confirmed that the company is working on a new plug-in hybrid vehicle after the Renault-Nissan Alliance acquired a 34 per cent stake in Mitsubishi.
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Takata Could Pay $1 Billion To Settle Criminal Probe

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 03:55 AM PST

Takata is edging towards a settlement with federal prosecutors that could cost the airbag manufacturer $1 billion.
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Witness The Spectacle Of $10M In Custom Lambos Gathered In Tokyo

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 03:06 AM PST

Imported automobiles are a relatively rare sight in Japan – much less high-end supercars like Lamborghinis. Seeing a whole bunch of them gathered on the same stretch of Japanese road, then, is like witnessing an entire pack of endangered animals frolicking together in the same place. That's what makes this video, however brief, so special.
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Does The Jannarelly Design-1 Roadster Look Even Better With A Roof?

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 01:56 AM PST

With the Design-1, Anthony Jannarelly penned a rather enticing form: an open-cockpit roadster that blends modern elements with classic influences. But how would it look as a coupe?
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Volvo Becomes The First Automaker To Put Skype In Cars [Updated]

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 02:20 AM PST

The features we enjoy on our smartphones are migrating at increasing pace into our cars. But is putting a video chat program in an automobile's infotainment system really a good idea?
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Holy Barn Find! A BMW M1 Was Hiding In A Garage For 34 Years

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 09:23 PM PST

German BMW dealer and specialist Mint Classics has discovered an incredible 1981 BMW M1 barn find which has been collecting dust for the last 34 years.
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FCA Rumored To Sell Off Alfa Romeo & Maserati To Cover Debt

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 07:08 PM PST

The Fiat Chrysler story is one of mergers and spin-offs. And the latest rumors suggest that the Italian-American auto giant could spin off two or more additional properties currently under its umbrella.
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911 GT3 RS Vs Viper ACR Vs Mustang GT350R In Battle Of The Track-Focused Specials

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 06:28 PM PST

These three might not be direct rivals, especially as they are priced very differently, but they do have one thing in common: they are all for sheer driving pleasure and come as close to a track-day special as possible while remaining street-legal.
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STI Gives New Subaru BRZ A Sport Concept Renovation For Tokyo Auto Salon

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 05:52 PM PST

Subaru is preparing for Japan's equivalent of our SEMA show, the Tokyo Auto Salon, which takes place from January 13 through 15, with a handful of customized models and the usual array of race cars.
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Ferrari's Future Designs Could Follow J50's Lead

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 05:12 PM PST

As stunning as the Ferrari J50 is to behold in its own right, the special-edition Prancing Horse bears more significance than the ten examples that will be made. In fact, it could prove to foreshadow the Italian supercar manufacturer's future designs.
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Porsche 918 Spyder Recalled Over Possible Suspension Failure

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 04:12 PM PST

Most of the recalls we see are, naturally, for mass-market vehicles. But not this one. This is for an exotic supercar of the highest order, albeit one that seems to be having some build quality issues.
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Two Ford Mustangs Set World Record For Largest Tire Mark Image

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 03:40 PM PST

Two Ford Mustangs have claimed a Guinness World Record for the 'largest tire mark image' in Saudi Arabia.
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Auction-Bound Lamborghini Reventon Could Fetch $1.4 Million

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 06:32 PM PST

A rare 2008 Lamborghini Reventon is expected to sell for between $1 million and $1.4 million when it crosses the auction block on January 19 2017 courtesy of RM Sotheby's.
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Tesla Model S Owner Experiences Loss Of Steering - Twice

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 02:33 PM PST

While it's true that no car is perfect, it does seem like Tesla's Model S has been scrutinized more so than just about any other vehicle lately. Not that big of a surprise with all the tech it's packing, especially the semi-autonomous Autopilot.
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A Suzuki Swift Cabrio Ain't Gonna Happen, But If It Did, It'd Look Something Like This

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 02:05 PM PST

Unsurprisingly, as this seems to be the case with almost all new cars these days, the Suzuki Swift is already the subject of a rendering.
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Sakhir Orange BMW M4 Flaunts Gold Rims

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 01:38 PM PST

Sure, the BMW M4 may not be as crazy as the Mercedes-AMG C63 but if you're looking for a precision driving tool that performs in all conditions and looks the part, it's hard to ignore the M4. This particular example is no exception.
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Check Out Florida's Worst Red-Light Runners Of 2016

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 01:10 PM PST

With an annual average of 230 days of sunshine, Florida can (...or rather, should) be one of the most relaxing places to drive through, as long as you follow the law.
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Scoop: Ford Out Testing Updated Tourneo Courier

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 12:35 PM PST

By the looks of things, Ford is getting ready to update their Tourneo Courier model, with these images taken at a gas station in Northern Sweden.
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Quad Biker Charged With Attempted Murder After Ramming Police Motorcyclist

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 12:06 PM PST

A man in Finland has been charged with attempted murder after ramming a police motorcyclist while riding his quad bike erratically.
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This VW Golf Country Is A Vintage Crossover, And Probably The Coolest Of Them All

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 11:38 AM PST

There was a time when VW decided to not only offer the second generation Golf with AWD, but to also throw a jacked-up version of it in the market.
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Tesla's Autopilot Anticipates Huge Crash On Dutch Highway

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 09:22 PM PST

Having a car that can detect the road ahead can be a huge plus, especially when something happens at highway speeds.
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James May Says Clarkson Is A Knob, Hammond A Tw@t, They’re Not Pals

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 01:04 PM PST

There's a two-part Grand Tour special coming at the end of this week, but before it airs one of the hosts has made clear what he thinks of the other two.
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Lambo Huracan Brave To Take On 1,000+ HP Toyota Supra

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 09:56 AM PST

With 610 PS (601 HP) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) on tap, the V10-powered Lamborghini Huracan is one of the fastest accelerating production cars in the world.
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Ford Debuts Next-Gen Fusion Autonomous Test Vehicle [w/Video]

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 09:32 AM PST

Ford is launching their next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development car just in time for next year's Consumer Electronics Show as well as the Detroit Auto Show in January.
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Ford Mustang Crashes Into Porsche Cayman Attempting Stupid Overtake

Posted: 28 Dec 2016 08:02 PM PST

As more and more Ford Mustangs crash around the world, I'm becoming increasingly convinced that prospective owners should have to pass some sort of test to prove they can handle tail-happy American muscle cars.
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