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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Car and Driver Blog
Around here, most Ford Mustang stories count as feel-good editorial, but here’s a real feel-good story that’ll probably make you say “Awwww!” and possibly make you do a fist pump at the same time. On Thursday, July 31, one very special 2... -
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from TheMotorReport -When UK dentist James Hull announced he was selling a collection of 543 British cars that he had amassed over the years, the news travelled quickly. But finding a buyer with the right combination of desire, the ability to store and ...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from TheMotorReport -Fiat has joined forces with popular sneaker brand Vans to develop a new concept inspired by the surf scene. Developed for the recent Vans US Open Surfing contest in the California, the high-riding 500L-Vans concept is based, of course, &...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Car and Driver Blog
Age: 51 Hometown: Houston, Texas Company: Hennessey Performance Engineering; 35 employees in a 36,000-square-foot facility with its own drag strip in Sealy, Texas, and five more employees at a satellite facility in Lake Forest, Californi... -
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from TheMotorReport -It could be the three-limbed cousin of KTM’s mad X-Bow, but details released today reveal that this new performer is far from handicapped. Unveiled today after months of teasers, the compact new Polaris Slingshot boasts a three-whe...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from TheMotorReport -2014 HONDA JAZZ AUSTRALIA Honda's all-new Jazz hatch touches down in Australia this week, replacing the second-generation model that first appeared in 2007. The new Jazz is offered in three trim grades, while a manual optio...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from TheMotorReport -Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new Vito van and bus range this week, some six months on from the debut of its luxurious family-moving sibling, the V-Class. Replacing the now 10 year-old second-generation model, the new Vito brings a ...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Car and Driver Blog
Here’s a casebook illustration of why alternative technologies such as hybrids and electrics are having a rough go in the marketplace: traditional automobiles just keep getting better, too, sometimes by sharing the same “advances” pionee... -
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Car and Driver Blog
The team behind the upcoming Mad Max: Fury Road movie sure have an acute sense of timing, having released the ultrableak full trailer just before a Monday. As you slide more deeply into the work week, let us present the dystopian, depres... -
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from TheMotorReport -Nissan’s new D23 Navara will feature a 3.5 tonne tow rating in top spec when it hits Australia early next year, along with a one-tonne payload capacity. It will also come with a new 2.3 litre twin-turbo diesel engine (in ...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Top Gear Car NewsMeet Kalle Rovanperä, one of the fastest teenagers on YouTube and a potential WRC Champ
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Top Gear Car NewsMercedes releases 360-degree footage from Goodwood of epic C9. Turn it up LOUD
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Top Gear Car NewsWoah. Britain’s 3-Series challenger will become the most efficient Jag… in the world
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Top SpeedAt the 2013 Auto Shanghai, Mercedes unveiled the GLA Concept — the initial preview for the company’s fifth SUV. Just a few months after, the production GLA will make its world debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show . The prod...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Top SpeedFor the European market, the Audi Q3 was unveiled in 2011 after being previewed by the Cross Coupe quattro concept at the 2007 Shanghai Motor Show. Now it’s our turn, as Audi decided to release it for the 2015 model year. With the ...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Top SpeedThe Kia Sorento was launched in 2002 and went on sale in the United States the following year. The first-generation Sorento was a traditional body-on-frame SUV with off-road capabilities and a four-wheel drive system. The first-gen Soren...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Car and Driver Blog
For the 24 Hours of LeMons’ fifth visit to the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois, we started things off with inspections of some strange-O engine-swapped machinery on Friday, then ran one long race session that started on S... -
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Etc. We're almost ready to record Episode #391 of the Autoblog Podcast! You can check out the topics below, add your own to the Q&A and join us live via UStream , as well. Keep reading for our embedded UStream player, an...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Top SpeedMotor City Drive originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 02:03 EST. read more
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from International Business TimesWith Tesla poised to announce its quarterly financial results on Thursday , speculation is mounting on the location of the $5 billion so-called gigafactory it needs to fulfill its plans to sell a half-million electric cars a year by 2020...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from International Business TimesAfter delivering a few models earlier this month, Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has revved up its sales presence in Hong Kong, completing the right-hand-drive version of the Model S electric car. Tesla celebrated the event last week at...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from freepThe labs and research centers near Knoxville, Tenn., have worked with the auto industry since the energy crises of the 1970s and 1980s. Oak Ridge helped develop materials, fuels and systems used by millions of vehicles.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Aftermarket , Videos , BMW , Motorcycle , Celebrities , Specialty , Design/Style Jay Leno puts eight wheels on display this week for Jay Leno's Garage from a quartet of retro-inspired BMW motorcycles. They are the creations ...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Motorsports , Sedan , Performance , Videos , Cadillac , Ford , Infiniti , Scion , Motorcycle , Specialty , Luxury , MISC , Racing First Drive: Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype It's quick - 0-60 in under four seconds. It's fa...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Etc. We're set to record Autoblog Podcast #391 this evening. Check out the topics below or drop us your questions and comments via the Q&A module. And don't forget to subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you ha...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from Wide Open Throttle (WOT)A freak lightning storm took California by surprise yesterday, including this unfortunate BMW. A freak thunderstorm wreaked havoc along the Southern California coast yesterday, not far from Motor Trend headquarters. Lightning struck the ...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Truck , Government/Legal , Ford , Ram Every pickup truck commercial has the brand trying to convince us that its model is the biggest, brawniest vehicle on the block. But Ford and Ram appear ready to really throw down the ga...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from freepFord is boosting the base prices of the 2015 F-150 pickup by $395 on low-level models, and by as much as $3,515 on top versions as it prepares to convince truck buyers that the improved fuel economy is worth the extra bucks.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from NYT > AutomobilesThe Slingshot is a motorcycle manufacturer’s daring interpretation of a sports car.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from Autocar RSS FeedBaby Jag will use a new 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine and aluminium-intensive structure when it goes on sale next year The new Jaguar XE will return as much as 75mpg on the EU combined cycle and have a CO2 rating of below 100g/km, accordi...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Plants/Manufacturing , Russia For an automaker to manufacture locally, two elements need to be in effect: for one, the market needs to be large enough to justify it, and for another, importing has to be too expensive to make...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from freepGM is integrating wireless-charging technology developed in partnership with a supplier called Powermat, which GM's venture capital arm funded several years ago.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedTenneco, a ride-control and emission-control systems supplier, today reported that its net income rose 29 percent in the second quarter from a year ago to $81 million on record revenue of $2.2 billion.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Minivan/Van , Etc. , Celebrities The Washington Redskins might not be the best team in the National Football League, but it may have the most diverse player parking lot. Usually, professional athletes are seen driving around...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from Wide Open Throttle (WOT)Spy photographers spotted a Dodge Charger prototype wearing Challenger Hellcat goodies, which can mean only one thing. Spy photographers just spotted a Dodge Charger prototype testing out and about, but certain elements indicate that it'...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedA significant percentage of drivers are ready for their cars to do the driving for them. In a study conducted in June by Insurance.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from Car and Driver Blog
When we first tested Kia’s five-door-hatch version of the Forte (there are also sedan and coupe, ahem, Koup variants), we were critical of its maker’s claim that the car was “ultra hot,” noting that a 7.5-second 0–60 run doesn’t qualify ... -
Monday, July 28, 2014 from New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News - LeftLaneNewsGM is pulling the launch date of its next-generation trucks up by nine months.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from AutoGuide.com
Bentley Continental GT3-R May Get Even Hotter Version As if 572 horsepower isn’t enough, one Bentley exec wants an even hotter version of the Continental GT3-R. “I want us to celebrate our race success and have an even more e... -
Monday, July 28, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Coupe , Hybrid , Performance , BMW On the prospect of a new BMW M1 based on the company's new i8 hybrid, the jury has been in and out so much that we can't even tell which way it's likely to go. However, the latest reports c...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from The Truth About Cars
The first photos of the Buick Envision have leaked, with prices said to be ranging from $26,000-$32,000 USD. Car News China is reporting that the Envison will be unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show, with sales starting in Q4 of this year. ... -
Monday, July 28, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedConsumer Reports called on Toyota to recall about 177,500 older Camry hybrid sedans to address potential power brake defects.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News - LeftLaneNewsResearch aims to quantify marijuana impairment, provide guidance for lawmakers.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedGM and Toyota plan to resume production on Tuesday in South Africa and the nation's largest union agreed to end a four-week strike in the metals sector after accepting a wage increase offer from employers.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from AutoGuide.com
Porsche Cayenne Base Model Cut to Make Way for Macan Porsche has been forced to shuffle some of its packaging and models to make sure that its prices don’t intersect. To make way for the new Macan small crossover, which starts at ...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from NYT > AutomobilesDriving a subpar vehicle through Greenwich, Conn., is a no-no, but Hyundai’s well-designed new Sonata can fit in without joining the upper crust.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from Car and Driver Blog
We’ve learned much about the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 in the last few months: that it will make substantial use of aluminum; the output, weight, and tow ratings of models with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 and 3.5-liter V-6; and now we know ... -
Monday, July 28, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedPanasonic has reached a basic agreement with Tesla Motors to initially supply the electric automaker's proposed lithium-ion battery plant in the United States with machinery to make battery cells, the Nikkei said.
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from AutoblogFiled under: Truck , Ford The eagerly anticipated Ford F-150 has had its 2015 pricing announced, adding only a small amount to the pickup's total cost, despite its weight-saving aluminum body. The XL and XLT entry level models only see a...
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Monday, July 28, 2014 from Auto news - CNNMoney.comThe 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra have been recalled six times so far in 2014, giving them the dubious honor of being the year's most frequently recalled vehicles.
