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Skoda Octavia RS 245 Packs A Stronger Punch Into Sleeper Package

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 04:33 AM PST

We have to admit a certain admiration for the Skoda Octavia RS. As much as we dig its hatchback twins (the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Seat Leon Cupra), the Octavia is a sleeper that could easily be mistaken for a taxi cab in most countries where it's sold.
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Ferrari Posts Record Sales And Earnings

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 04:02 AM PST

Ferrari's positive growth continued in all core regions, throughout 2016, contributing to total annual sales of 8,014.
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Citroen Could Add C3 GTi / VTS Hot Hatch, Hints PSA Boss

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 03:31 AM PST

Citroen's new-gen C3 has been around since last summer offering regular small petrol and diesel engines, but the French haven't ruled out a performance version yet. .
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Used Wiesmann GT MF4 Offers The Best Of Both Worlds, But Is It Worth Over A New 911 Turbo?

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 03:00 AM PST

This retro-looking sports car with the weird name might not sound familiar to many, but that doesn't mean it doesn't deserve recognition.
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Tesla Police Cars Might Soon Become A Reality In The UK

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 02:02 AM PST

With UK's Scotland Yard announcing their plan to put a fleet of 250 "alternative energy" cars as a measure against pollution, Tesla is certainly one of the most interesting companies to talk to.
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Next Porsche 911 And Audi R8 To Share Technologies

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 01:03 AM PST

According to a number of unnamed sources, the next-generation Porsche 911 and Audi R8 may be more similar than ever before.
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SEAT Pondering New Porsche Macan-Like Sporty Crossover

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 12:05 AM PST

Following the introduction of the Ateca in 2016, and with the smaller Arona coming this year, Seat has developed a taste for SUVs and is reportedly looking into adding yet another one.
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Toyota's Super Bowl Ad Aims To Boost Lackluster Mirai Sales

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 11:02 PM PST

Toyota's 30-second spot for Super Bowl Sunday has just been released and clearly aims to boost the lackluster sales of the hydrogen Mirai.
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Italdesign Releases Third Teaser Of Geneva-Bound Model

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:42 PM PST

Italdesign has just released the third teaser image of the new production model it will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.
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Canadian Auto Sales Reach Record High While U.S. Sales Suffer

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:01 PM PST

Canadian car and light truck sales have experienced a boost in the first month of the year to an all-time high.
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High-Performance Porsche Panamera V8 Hybrid En Route

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:31 PM PST

As impressive as the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is, Porsche has plans to make an even more potent hybrid variant of its five-door super sedan.
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Uber CEO Steps Down From Trump's Advisory Council Over Refugee Ban

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:02 PM PST

Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick has stepped down from President Trump's economic advisory council.
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Here's Callaway's Corvette AeroWagen In The Flesh!

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:02 PM PST

Almost four years since being rendered, the first images of a real-life Chevrolet Corvette Callaway AeroWagen have emerged.
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Honda Celebrates The CR-V And The Power Of Dreams In Super Bowl Spot

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:04 PM PST

Honda has opted for the trusted method of recruiting well-known celebrities for its Super Bowl commercial, set to air during the second quarter of the game on Sunday.
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Classic 1970 Pontiac GTO ‘Judge’ Gets The Jay Leno Treatment

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 05:31 PM PST

This classic Pontiac GTO Judge comes from a time when automakers had a great sense of humor and underrated their own horsepower ratings, mostly because of NHRA classifications and insurance reasons.
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Alfa Romeo Will Share Giorgio Platform With Jeep-Dodge-Maserati To Offset Relaunch Costs, Says Marchionne

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 05:03 PM PST

It's no secret that Fiat-Chrysler threw a ton of money into Alfa Romeo for its major comeback, but the cost will be recouped by sharing the fresh Giorgio platform with Maserati, Dodge and Jeep as confirmed by none other than Sergio Marchionne.
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Driving A Lambo To High School Is A Dream Come True

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 04:37 PM PST

For teenage petrolheads, driving an Italian exotic to high school might be their ultimate car-related fantasy.
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2017 Infiniti QX30 Sport In Carscoops' Garage: Ask Us Anything

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 05:09 PM PST

It must be said the Infiniti QX30 is certainly a different move for both Infiniti and compact luxury cars.
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All-New 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Is America’s i30 Hatch

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 03:42 PM PST

At next week's Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai will debut the new-generation 2018 Elantra GT compact hatch.
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Tata Motors To Reveal A Mid-Engine Two-Seater Sportscar In Geneva

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:51 PM PST

Tata Motors, that huge Indian company mostly known for the incredibly cheap Nano city car and for being the owner of JLR, will unveil a new two-seater sportscar at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
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Horacio Pagani Owns A Particularly Stunning Ferrari F12tdf

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:51 PM PST

Being the owner and founder of one of the world's most prestigious automakers has its perks, just ask Horacio Pagani.
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Mercedes Surges Ahead Of Audi, BMW And Lexus In U.S. Sales

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 02:06 PM PST

Mercedes-Benz has surged ahead of BMW, Lexus and Audi in the first month of 2017 sales in the United States.
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Mustang Scale Model Pulling A Trailer Teaches Us About Weight Distribution

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 01:45 PM PST

While some people might not strategically load their trailer with a certain weight distribution in mind, some experts say that a 60/40 front-rear split can hugely improve safety.
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FCA Says EPA Will Soon Certify Its 2017 Diesels

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 01:21 PM PST

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief executive Sergio Marchionne is confident that the brand's 2017 diesel models will soon be approved by the EPA.
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Low-Mileage 1990 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo Wants You To Take It Home

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 12:53 PM PST

Besides the usual collectable models, there's a fair share of affordable cars hitting the auction blocks all over the world, such as this 1990 Ford Fiesta RS.
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