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Aston Martin Trademarks Intriguing New Logo

Posted: 23 Jan 2017 04:31 AM PST

As Aston Martin continues to push forward with its Second Century plan under the helm of Andy Palmer, the British brand is also evolving and changing at a rapid pace.
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Ferraris & McLarens Among 640k Vehicles Added To Takata Passenger Airbag Recall

Posted: 23 Jan 2017 04:02 AM PST

If you thought we were done with all the Takata airbag recalls, think again. It'll take some time yet before all the problematic inflators are replaced, and they keep on adding more to the list.
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Sebastian Vettel Single-Handedly Won The 2017 ROC Nations Cup

Posted: 23 Jan 2017 03:29 AM PST

Sebastian Vettel may have gotten knocked out of this year's Race of Champions early on, but he made up for it by winning the Nations Cup. Again. Only this time, he did it all on his own.
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Koenigsegg Regera Looks Even Better In Bordeaux

Posted: 23 Jan 2017 02:24 AM PST

To date we've only seen the Koenigsegg Regera in two colors: the concept in light blue, and the production model in red. It may take a while until we see more of them trickling out of the factory in Ängelholm and out onto the open road, in whatever colors their fortunate customers order them in. But in the meantime the Swedish automaker's own employees have been enticing us with their own (theoretical) builds.
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This Is How You Build 4.9 Km Of Road In Just Two Days

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 08:28 PM PST

If you're keen on driving across Western Australia anytime soon, you can now take the new and improved Airstrip Road if you happen to be in Moora.
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Corvette Production To Stop As GM Upgrades Factory

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 07:40 PM PST

General Motors is thought to be planning to shut down the Corvette production line at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in order to thoroughly upgrade the facility.
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Turns Out Trump Was Right About Mexican-Made Chevy Cruze Cars Sold In USA

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 06:58 PM PST

After President Trump slammed GM for building US-bound cars in Mexico a few weeks back, the automaker was quick to deny such accusations.
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Ford F-150 Raptor Comes With Free Off-Road Driving Course In Utah

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 06:21 PM PST

If we've said it once, we've said it a hundred times: a vehicle can have all the capabilities in the world, but it'll only perform as well as its driver can muster.

That point's not lost on the Blue Oval, which offers complimentary, hands-on tutelage to buyers of many Ford Performance vehicles. And now it's extended its high-performance driving school to owners of the new F-150 Raptor.
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The Inevitable Mercedes G-Class Replacement Looks Faithful To The Original

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 03:04 PM PST

They don't make 'em like they used to, you say? They do when it comes to the most hardcore off-roaders. Or at least they have been. But that's all about to change – and that includes the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
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Rolls-Royce Aerospace (Not The Automaker) Fined $800 Million In Bribery Scandal

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 01:58 PM PST

As you may or may not be aware, there are two companies called Rolls-Royce. One is the luxury automaker that produces such high-end rides as the Ghost, the Wraith, and the Dawn. The other is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aviation engines. Lest there be any confusion on the matter, it's the latter that's been making headlines for the past few days.
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Juan Pablo Montoya, World's Greatest Racing Driver, Crowned Champion Of Champions

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 01:04 PM PST

It's a bold statement, we know. But we feel confident in making it all the same: Juan Pablo Montoya is the greatest racing driver in the world. That much was just confirmed this weekend at the 2017 Race of Champions in Miami.
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Zenos Bankruptcy Administration Proves Life Isn't Fair

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 08:33 PM PST

The automotive industry, we're sorry to say, is not a meritocracy. A carmaker may have a superior product, and even offer it at a competitive price, but that doesn't mean its manufacturer will thrive – or, indeed, even survive. Take, for example, Zenos, which has now entered bankruptcy proceedings.
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Eric Clapton's Ferrari F40 Could Be Yours For $1 Million

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 11:03 AM PST

With apologies to the F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari, the Ferrari F40 is still considered by many to be the ultimate Ferrari supercar. And with 1,311 made, there's always one coming up for grabs. But this one is more special than most.
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Did Vin Diesel Just Leak The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon?

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 10:01 AM PST

With its reveal still months away, Dodge is eager to build the anticipation for its forthcoming Challenger SRT Demon as much as it can. But the Demon may not want to stay under wraps for that long. Not if Vin Diesel has anything to say about it.
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Ogier Starts Title Defense With Monte Carlo Rally Victory For Ford/M-Sport

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 09:03 AM PST

With the leading manufacturer gone, two others returning, and a whole new set of rules in place, it was anyone's guess as to who would prove the dominant force in the 2017 World Rally Championship. And it still is – but we already have an early indication from the opening round in Monaco this weekend.
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Watch The BMW M550i xDrive Blast From 0 To 250KPH / 155MPH

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 08:00 AM PST

Say what you will about the G30 BMW 5-Series and its design, but there's no denying the impressiveness of one particular variant; the M550i xDrive.
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South African Man's Homemade Franken-Car Is A Dream Come True

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 08:33 PM PST

If you thought you couldn't make your childhood dream come true, you best take notice of one Moses Ngobeni, an electrical engineer from South Africa.
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Fancy Or Excessive? Carlex Design's Custom Maserati GranTurismo Cabin

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 05:58 AM PST

Even though the Maserati GranTurismo is already a glamorous car, both outside and in, there's always something more to be done whenever Carlex Design is involved.
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Two 2018 Mercedes A-Class Prototypes Are Better Than One

Posted: 22 Jan 2017 04:55 AM PST

Even though these two W177 Mercedes-Benz A-Class models aren't wearing any less camouflage than before, trying to figure out what the car will ultimately look like never gets old.
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