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And The 2017 World Car Of The Year Finalists Are…

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 04:30 AM PST

The task of designating the 2017 World Car of the Year winners is well under way, with the list of models now significantly trimmed.
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Koenigsegg Raseri Envisions The Next Stage In The Evolution Of The Swedish Supercar

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 04:02 AM PST

Koenigsegg leaves a lot to be impressed with. The Swedish firm's seven-figure supercars have a proven track record of exceeding our expectations of automobile performance. But equally impressive is how much life Koenigsegg has gotten out of the same building blocks.
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Porsche Applies The Platinum Treatment To More Cayenne Models

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 03:27 AM PST

In case you haven't noticed, Porsche is fond of proliferating an endless stream of variants on each of its model lines. And that includes the Cayenne, which is offered in various markets around the world in eight different specs – and those are just by powertrain. The list gets longer when you factor in unique trims like the Platinum Edition, which the German automaker is now expanding to additional models.
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Watch Skynet Go Online In A Self-Parking 2017 BMW 5 Series

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 02:34 AM PST

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, as they say, the road to driver's hell is surely paved with convenience. Just check out this video from the Bimmerpost forum.
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Mercedes-Benz Prepping Sindelfingen Plant For Electric Vehicle Production Under The EQ Brand

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 01:50 AM PST

As part of their electric offensive under the new product brand EQ, Mercedes-Benz will start producing EVs in Sindelfingen.
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Audi Tackles Gender Inequality In Super Bowl Commercial

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 01:01 AM PST

Ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl, Audi has released its 60-second spot set to air during the third quarter and it has already caused quite a stir.
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All-New Seat Ibiza In Cupra Hot Hatch Guise Looks About Right

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 12:02 AM PST

Only a day after its presentation, the new generation Seat Ibiza has been envisioned as a range-topping Cupra model to go after Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Clio RS.
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Skiing Behind A Lamborghini Gallardo Looks Stupidly Fun

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 11:01 PM PST

What do you do if you have a Lamborghini Gallardo, some free time and live near the snow? You do the obvious of course, take your friends on a skiing and snowboarding adventure!
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Mystery Military Convoy Spotted Carrying 'Trump' Flag

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 08:43 PM PST

This mystery Humvee convoy was spotted in Kentucky down Interstate 65 through Louisville on Sunday morning, and no branch of the military has yet to claim it.
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New Special Edition i8 Frozen Black To Join BMW's 5-Series Touring & 4-Series LCI In Geneva

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 08:10 PM PST

BMW will debut a number of new vehicles at the Geneva Motor Show 2017 in early March including a limited edition version of the i8.
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The Grand Tour Season Finale To Be Hypercar Heaven In Dubai

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 07:33 PM PST

The season finale of The Grand Tour will hit Amazon Prime tomorrow and appropriately, it will be based in one of the world's most automotive-loving cities, Dubai.
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Range Rover Reborn Remembers 1970s Classic

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 07:02 PM PST

Land Rover Classic has given new life to one of its most iconic models with the launch of the Range Rover Reborn.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe Expected To Premiere At Geneva

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 06:33 PM PST

Alfa Romeo is said to be readying to unveil a Giulia Coupe model at the Geneva Motor Show 2017 on March 7.
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Over 500,000 Audis Recalled With Airbag And Coolant Pump Issues

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 06:02 PM PST

Well over 500,000 Audi models are being recalled in the United States because of two airbag issues and coolant pumps that may overheat.
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Sorry America, You Can’t Get The New BMW 5-Series Touring Either

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 05:29 PM PST

BMW bluntly shot down any lingering hopes that the new 2017 5-Series Touring might come over to North America. We spoke to a BMW North America spokesman who told us that the wagon version of the G30 5er will not be sold here.
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Tesla Model X Gets All Dirty In The Woods

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 05:00 PM PST

Looking to prove the versatility of his zero-emission crossover, a Tesla Model X owner took it out of its comfort zone.
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2017 Mazda MX-5 With Minor Equipment Upgrades Arriving At U.S. Dealers This Month

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 04:56 PM PST

Mazda will start offering the MY2017 MX-5 this month in dealers nationwide, which features minimal changes in the spec department.
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Is The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Worth Its $80,000 Sticker?

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 04:02 PM PST

Launching a brand new sedan that direct rivals the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 is no easy feat, but that is exactly what Alfa Romeo has tried to do with the Giulia Quadrifoglio.
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New Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon Is Wildest And Fastest Station Wagon You Can Buy In The US

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 07:29 PM PST

The one thing missing from the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate or Wagon range was a super-high performance edition – in case the 396hp E43 AMG wasn't fast enough for you.
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New Range Rover Velar Coupe-SUV Reportedly Coming To The Geneva Motor Show

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 03:06 PM PST

Land Rover is looking to steal sales away from the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe as well as the Porsche Macan with a new coupe-SUV that will go under the Range Rover brand.
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Massive 700-Car Collection Liquidating In Ohio Includes Studebakers & DeLoreans, Tractors & Trucks

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 05:28 PM PST

There are lots of people who collect cars. Some amass more than others, but we've never seen anything quite this big. It's the Hackenberger collection, and it's going up for auction – all 700 cars, trucks, tractors, and motorcycles.
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RWD Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2's Imperfections Can Be Charming

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 02:06 PM PST

Is Lamborghini's good ol' fashion rear-wheel drive Huracan the one to get or is the AWD model a better choice?
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Say Goodbye To Tesla Motors, Now Say Hello To Tesla Inc.

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 01:26 PM PST

Automakers seldom change names. When they do, it's usually as a result of merging with (or separating from) another automaker.

But this latest name-change has no apparent reason other than to more accurately convey the focus of its business.
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Maserati Ghibli Getting A Nose Job Next Year

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 12:56 PM PST

After presenting a mildly facelifted version of the Quattroporte last summer, Maserati is now getting ready to apply similar updates to the smaller Ghibli as well.
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Nikola Tesla Drives His Vehicular Namesake In Impressive Fan-Made Ad

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 12:27 PM PST

In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Nikola Tesla was an instrumental figure in the development of the current alternating current (AC), induction motor and his contributions to electrical engineering.
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