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Manhart Pumps New Blood Into The BMW X6 M, Gives It 700PS

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 04:30 AM PDT

Known for tuning powerful BMWs, Manhart have now worked their magic on the X6 M.
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Jaguar Design Boss Says There's Still Room For V8 Engines

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 04:01 AM PDT

With the industry and the world around it moving rapidly towards electric propulsion and autonomous vehicles, will there be any room left for enthusiast favorites like V8 engines?
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Renault's Repackaging EV Batteries For Home Use With Powervault

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 03:34 AM PDT

What happens to the battery packs after they're no longer usable in electric vehicles? That's one of the big questions surrounding the long-term environmental impact of EVs, and Renault has the following answer.
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Ford's Found Another Indy Champ To Replace Bourdais At Le Mans

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 02:27 AM PDT

Ford and Chip Ganassi Racing made a shrewd move when they signed Sebastien Bourdais to its Le Mans team.

Unfortunately, the French driver crashed pretty hard while qualifying at Indianapolis this year, and won't be back in commission in time for the endurance race. But they've found a suitable replacement to fill in.
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New Opel Crossland X Comes With A Few Cool Features

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 01:16 AM PDT

Opel's newcomer to the booming sub-compact SUV segment, the Crossland X, needs more than just a pretty face and a comfortable ride to compete against the likes of the Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008.
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2017 Mazda CX-5 Offers Premium Qualities For A Non-Premium Price

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 07:36 PM PDT

Mazda's new SUV has already attracted a lot of positive feedback for its good looks, but what about the rest of it?

With rivals including the Honda CR-V, the Toyota RAV4 and the Ford Escape, the 2017 CX-5 needs more than just a nicely shaped body to persuade customers.
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Kia Shows New Stonic Small Crossover In Official Sketches

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 07:18 PM PDT

Kia has officially named its new sub-compact SUV, the Stonic, with the Koreans also releasing the first sketches of the car, ahead of a market launch in the second half of the year.
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Hop Inside VW's New Arteon For A POV Test Drive

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 06:09 PM PDT

Launched as the old CC's larger and more upscale replacement, the all-new Volkswagen Arteon wants a piece of the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, while keeping things simple by using most of the Group's modular MQB architecture.
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Jaw-Dropping Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Is The Definition Of A Poster Car

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 05:18 PM PDT

Words can't justify the sheer pleasure of just looking at this custom 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona. This was the personal car of Bill Harrah, the casino magnate who also happened to own the world's largest car collection with more than 1,400 cars, and features a few unique touches to make it even more desirable than your average Daytona.
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Tesla Teases New Model Y Compact SUV

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 06:52 PM PDT

Tesla dropped the first teaser of its upcoming all-electric compact SUV, the Model Y during the company's shareholder press conference in Mountain View, California, on Tuesday.
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2010 Lamborghini Murcielago SV Awaiting Someone With £350k

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 03:57 PM PDT

If you're into exotics, then you probably know that they tend to appreciate, rather than depreciate, with time, especially if we're talking about limited or special edition models.
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A Jaguar Compact Hatch Wouldn't Be A Bad Idea, But This Study Just Isn't Cutting It

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 03:28 PM PDT

With premium automakers not shying away from going small, despite the C-segment being so competitive and price conscious, Jaguar continues to plow through without a 1-Series rival.
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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Marks The Return Of The Widowmaker

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 02:59 PM PDT

Porsche continue to tempt their fans with the scariest version of the 911, the new GT2 RS, which has been scooped yet again -where else, but at the Nurburgring.
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Lexus LS 350 Arrives In China With A Naturally Aspirated V6

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 02:09 PM PDT

Lexus has quietly staged the international debut of the LS 350 at the Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao International Auto Show in China.
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The Grand Tour Season Two Is Coming In October

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 01:56 PM PDT

The first season of The Grand Tour left a lot to be desired but the next installment of the series is coming sooner than some might expect.
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Jerry Seinfeld's Name Still Sells, As His Lotus Exige Fetches $90,400

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 01:00 PM PDT

A 2009 Lotus Exige S260 Sport formerly owned by Jerry Seinfeld has sold for a remarkable $90,400 at an auction in the U.S.
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Camaro Gets Epic Instant Karma After Brake Checking Driver

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 08:07 PM PDT

The rise of dash cams has brought us an assortment of hilarious and tragic videos but this footage is truly bizarre.
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Bad GPS Directions Reportedly Waste Drivers 29 Hours Every Year

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 11:59 AM PDT

GPS navigation has helped countless drivers find their destinations; nevertheless, the technology is far from perfect.
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Sinkhole Gobbles Up SUV As Crowd Looks On And Dog Runs Away

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 11:29 AM PDT

In some parts of the world, getting the right type of car insurance can help you save a lot of money in case mother nature suddenly decides to feast on your metal.
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Renault Megane Akaju Edition Moves Up Into Luxury Territory

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 11:01 AM PDT

With no luxury brand of its own, Renault keeps pushing its core models further up-market – especially in its home market.
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NASA's Mars Rover Concept Looks Out Of This World

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 10:31 AM PDT

The Kennedy Space Center kicked off its Summer of Mars festival by unveiling the new Mars Rover concept.
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New Jeep Compass Officially Launched In Europe [38 Photos]

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 12:41 PM PDT

Jeep has finally launched the new Compass in Europe, releasing at the same time all the details of the Euro-spec models.
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Toyota Supra Could Be Offered Exclusively With Automatic Gearbox

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 09:29 AM PDT

Fans have been clamoring for a new Supra and Toyota is finally answering them thanks to a partnership with BMW. Unfortunately, a new report is indicating enthusiasts might be a little dismayed with the end result.
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10-Tonne Russian Kamaz Truck Nails Epic Long Jump

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 09:00 AM PDT

In order to perform this spectacular stunt, Dakar Rally champ Eduard Nikolaev had to get this 1,000 HP racing truck to 140 km/h (87 mph) in the snow.
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2012 Jeep Liberty Investigated By The NHTSA Over Failing Airbags

Posted: 06 Jun 2017 08:31 AM PDT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has listed a document on their website that reveals an ongoing investigation into the 2012 Jeep Liberty.
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