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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Fiat Heir Lapo Elkann

Posted: 26 Jan 2017 04:29 AM PST

Prosecutors in New York have dropped the charges against Fiat heir Lapo Elkann after the Italian falsely reported that he had been kidnapped.
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Congressional Race: NASCAR's Carl Edwards Might Run For Senate

Posted: 26 Jan 2017 03:55 AM PST

NASCAR fans were surprised earlier this month when Carl Edwards announced his retirement from full-time racing. Here was a highly rated driver still in the prime of his career stepping off the track for no apparent reason. But there may be a reason after all as reports emerge that Edwards could be making a run for public office – and at the highest levels, at that.
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Skoda Kodiaq Scout Beefed Up For Geneva Debut

Posted: 26 Jan 2017 03:28 AM PST

If there's one thing that the Volkswagen Group has figured out, it's how to ruggedize its road-going vehicles. You might assume, though, that it wouldn't need to apply that treatment to its SUVs... but you'd be mistaken. Case in point: the new Skoda Kodiaq Scout.
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Maybe McLaren Should Reconsider The Whole No-SUVs Thing

Posted: 26 Jan 2017 02:31 AM PST

Europe's exotic automakers have been falling one after another into the SUV market. Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls-Royce... they're all launching their first crossovers. Not McLaren, though. That company exclusively produces mid-engined, two door supercars, and has said repeatedly that it won't do the sport-ute thing. But what if it didn't have to choose between the two?
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BMW M3's Second Facelift Gets New Headlights Before July Launch

Posted: 26 Jan 2017 01:02 AM PST

Shortly after the facelifted BMW M4 was detailed alongside the refreshed 4-Series range, images and details have surfaced of the updated M3.
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New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Production Starts In Bremen

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 11:59 PM PST

Mercedes-Benz' entry in the midsize coupe premium segment, the all-new two-door E-Class, has hit the assembly lines.
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Chevrolet Trying Desperately To Trademark Corvette Badge In Australia

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 08:11 PM PST

General Motors is continuing to pursue a trademark for the Chevrolet Corvette's badge in Australia, four years after making its first attempt.
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The Grand Tour Trio Let Loose In Three SUVs For Episode 12

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 07:43 PM PST

It's that time of the week again, The Grand Tour's latest episode will be hitting screens across the world and looks to be just as exciting as the previous episodes.
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A Brand New 1993 Cadillac Allante Has Been Sitting In A GM Dealership For 24 Years

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 08:12 PM PST

What could very well be Canada's oldest new model for sale right now, an unused and unregistered 1993 Cadillac Allante, has been discovered in pristine condition at a GM dealership in Barrie, Ontario.
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2020 Ford Bronco May Get Solid Front And Rear Axles

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 06:33 PM PST

The long-awaited 2020 Ford Bronco looks primed to receive solid front and rear axles, according to a new report.
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BMW And Nissan Partner To Expand U.S. Fast-Charging Network

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 06:04 PM PST

BMW and Nissan have joined forces with the largest public DC Fast charging network in the U.S., EVgo.
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Porsche Recalls Sports Cars For The First Time In Years

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 05:31 PM PST

Porsches are subject to the occasional recall, just like any other cars on the market. It's just been a while since one of those recalls has involved one of the German automaker's core sports cars. And there's a good reason for that.
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Staff Of $250 Million Mega-Mansion Have A Ferrari And Rolls-Royce To Enjoy

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 10:25 PM PST

America's most expensive house, currently listed for a cool $250 million, recently sent our heads into a spin and now we've received a particularly eye-opening titbit of information about the property.
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Millennials Prefer Cheaper, Smaller Cars, Honda Civic Tops Their List

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 04:29 PM PST

Unlike their elders, the Generation X, who were born roughly from the early 60s to late 70s, and who look up to price, reliability and brand when buying a new car, Millennials are more aware of the environmental impacts, a recent survey shows.
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Watch A Lamborghini Veneno Dance Around A Rain Soaked Track

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 03:59 PM PST

There are just four units of the Lamborghini Veneno coupe on earth and the three customer cars all sold for in excess of $4 million, easily making the model the most expensive new Lambo coupe ever (the Veneno Roadster had an even higher price tag).
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Hyundai Adds New 'Value Edition' Veloster To US Lineup [63 Pics]

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 03:34 PM PST

Hyundai has created a new trim version for the Veloster called Value Edition that will set back US buyers $21,350, allowing for $950 in savings compared to ordering the equipment features separately.
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Toyobaru Have No Plans For Turbocharged, Convertible BRZ & 86

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 03:05 PM PST

Subaru has confirmed what was already on everyone's minds - the current generation BRZ won't get a turbocharged, STI or convertible version.
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Watch The Dodge Viper ACR Set One More Lap Record

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:38 PM PST

The Dodge Viper may not be much longer for this world, but that's not about to stop the ten-cylinder beast from setting more lap records. And the latest fell at Carolina Motorsports Park – not at the hands of a factory team, but those of a noteworthy local dealership.
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Honda Details Euro-Spec 2017 Civic In New Gallery [55 Pics]

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 10:32 PM PST

Honda is getting ready to launch the tenth generation of the Civic in Europe and released the full details along with a new gallery, showing off the Euro-spec model.
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DS Trademarks E-Tense Moniker, Sports Car Could Join The Lineup

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 10:32 PM PST

Citroen's premium brand, DS, has filed a trademark for the E-Tense name, suggesting that the sporty concept coupe could make the transition into a production model.
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There's A 1991 Honda Civic With Just 20k Miles For Sale On Craigslist For $5,500

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 06:28 PM PST

If you're looking for a cheap and slightly used compact hatchback to take you from A to B, this Civic might do the job, even if it's 26 years old.
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New Volvo S90 And V90 Get Top Safety Ratings From Euro NCAP

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 12:33 PM PST

Whereas the 2017 Ford Mustang failed to achieve a satisfactory rating in Euro NCAP's safety tests, Volvo's all-new S90 sedan and V90 wagon find themselves at the opposite end, with a 5 star rating.
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BMW Sues American Parts Company For Trademark Infringment

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 12:03 PM PST

BMW is suing a U.S.-based company for trademark and design patent infringement after alleging the company used its trademarks on a number of counterfeit products.
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Best Speeding Excuse Ever? Driver Tells Cop “Wind Was Pushing Me”

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 02:42 PM PST

Just when you think you've heard it all, an Australian driver finds the airiest excuse ever to get out of a speeding ticket.
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Let The Stig Drive You Around Top Gear's Test Track In A Focus RS

Posted: 25 Jan 2017 10:59 AM PST

Some say that he's not the same man ever since Clarkson & Co moved to Amazon, but the Stig can still put a Ford Focus RS through its paces.
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