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The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT finally made its debut this week, and from just its looks alone the car was certainly worth the wait. The new sports car is the second dedicated model from Mercedes tuner AMG and not only is it more stunning than the SLS AMG it replaces it’s going to be cheaper too. The 2016 Audi TT isn’t due in local showrooms until next year but we’ve just driven the car in its European specification and found it to be a hoot to drive—in both TT and TTS trim. Even better still is that the high-performance TT RS will make a return, though its arrival is still...
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Formula E Electric Car Championship Starts Tomorrow
Tomorrow, motorsport enters a new era with the first ever sanctioned electric car race set to take place. We’re talking about the new Formula E Championship, whose inaugural season gets underway tomorrow in Beijing and will feature 10 events hosted all around the globe. The final race will...
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Jerry Seinfeld Spotted In His Porsche 918 Spyder: Video
It’s no secret that Jerry Seinfeld is a huge Porsche fan. After all, the comedian and actor has one of the rarest Porsches in the world, one of the original 356 coupes that were built in Gmünd, Austria; and he’s also owned a Carrera GT at one point, though for some reason that...
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Supercar Dating aims to put Fine Living Companions together with supercar owners
So, this is a thing. It’s a dating club for supercar owners “who would like to share their passion for high octane experiences with Fine Living Companions.” Yep. WATCH: Nissan GT-R Blows A Tires At 200 MPH, Driver Keeps It Together: Video Better yet, the site brands itself...
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LumiLor Makes Tesla Model S Into Crazy Electric Light Show: Video
The Tesla Model S is already—and still—a head-turner in its own right. It’s a stunning take on the sedan form factor, and it’s still the only viable fully electric car available in the U.S. But LumiLor takes it to the next level. MUST SEE: Chrome Lamborghini Crashes Into...
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Nissan GT-R Blows A Tire At 200MPH, Driver Keeps It Together: Video
Let's get this out of the way right off the bat; going over 200 miles per hour on a public highway is lunacy. Everyone got that? Good. Okay, let's move on. A Nissan GT-R owner was pushing their car quite aggressively. That's what one does with a GT-R, especially when the engine has been bored and...
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If you’re wondering just what the new Mercedes-AMG GT looks like on track, wonder no more. This is the sleek and sexy missile assaulting the grounds of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. SEE MORE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT, GT S Preview, Live Photos: Affalterbach’s New Super Coupe Filled with glorious exhaust notes, massive powerslides, and plenty of other great footage, this two-minute video shows many of the car’s systems in action, including the active rear spoiler. Oh, and to top it all off: donuts. Well done AMG. DON'T MISS: Watch The Debut Of The 2016...
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2015 B-Class Facelift, 2015 Mustang Gas Mileage, HSV GTS Maloo Reveal: Car News Headlines
Mercedes-Benz has revealed an updated version of its B-Class. Key among the updates are a sporty new look and a host of tech upgrades. The EPA has published gas mileage for the complete 2015 Ford Mustang range. Predictably, the most fuel efficient is the four-cylinder Mustang EcoBoost. Holden tuner...
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Chrome Lamborghini Crashes Into Jeep Wrangler In Michigan: Gallery (Updated)
(New photos added to gallery and new details in the story below). This is what it looks like when a chrome-wrapped Gallardo crashes into a Jeep Wrangler. As you might guess, the Lamborghini suffers more than the Jeep. DON'T MISS: First Lamborghini Huracán Crash Results In Nothing But Ashes...
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Tanner Foust Tests The New VW Beetle Global Rallycross Car: Video
If the thought of 0-60 mph in under two seconds—on dirt!—turbos spooling, rev limiters popping, and four-wheel powerslides don’t sound like fun, you’re not living right. Tanner Foust, however, surely is. This is his new Volkswagen Beetle Global Rallycross car. MUST SEE...
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Stop-Sale Order Issued For 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
There appears no end to General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] recall woes, with the automaker this week announcing two more, this time for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette that has only just gone on sale. About 2,800 cars are affected though very few of these have actually been delivered to...
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46 Porsche 918 Spyders Recalled For Rear Axle Issue
You've waited for quite some time to get your brand-new, near-million-dollar Porsche supercar. You've been patient, and you've laid out a lot of money. The day has arrived, and your beautiful and technologically advanced supercar is here... and now it needs to go back in for some service. Such is...
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The 2015 Ford Mustang has gained a few extra pounds in its redesign, and in Mustang GT trim it’s also gained a few extra horsepower. But how have these changes affected the vehicle’s gas mileage? The EPA-rated figures are finally out, and it looks like the 2015 Mustang is thirstier than the model it replaces for corresponding trims. Note, since the four-cylinder Mustang EcoBoost is all-new for 2015, there’s no previous model to compare it with. Predictably, it’s the most fuel efficient of the bunch. MUST SEE: Chrome Lamborghini Crashes Into Jeep Wrangler In Detroit...
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China Fines Audi And Chrysler For Price Fixing
In a crackdown on monopoly behavior in the Chinese auto industry, regulators have found Audi and Chrysler guilty of price fixing of cars and spare parts. Both automakers were slapped with fines by China’s anti-monopoly regulator, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), mostly...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Gets Sporty New Look And More Tech
Mercedes-Benz’s B-Class was launched on the U.S. market earlier this year in limited numbers, and exclusively in battery-electric guise, but the current version of the popular compact MPV has been on sale elsewhere since 2011. The vehicle has now come in for its mid-cycle update, which has...
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Ferrari May Boost Sales To 10,000 Annually Under Marchionne’s Watch
Ferrari looks set to reverse a decision to limit its annual sales to no more than 7,000 cars after Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne takes over the running of the fabled Italian sports car brand and racing team in mid-October, when current boss Luca di Montezemolo will step down. The...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Specs Leaked?
Everyone knows those upside-downers in Australia are already living in the future, but how far in the future are they, exactly? A new report from Oz claims to have the specs of the 2016 Mazda MX-5—even though engineers have not yet finalized the car’s tune. The report, from Motoring...
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Drops The Guilty & Ups The Pleasure: Video
In life, there are plenty of things we individually consider guilty pleasures. It can be as basic as some frozen yogurt after a workout, or as soothing as a relaxing stone massage at a fancy hotel. For me, a guilty pleasure can also be a vehicle. One in particular that's stuck with me is the...
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If you’re like us, you’re completely down with the automotive reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back. That’s exactly what the HSV GTS Maloo is, and it’s amazing. Sadly, it’s only available in Australia and New Zealand. MUST SEE: Chrome Lamborghini Crashes Into Jeep Wrangler In Detroit: Gallery Based on the most powerful production car ever built in Australia, the HSV GTS sedan, the new GTS Maloo rates at an equal 580 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque from its supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V-8 engine. HSV hasn’t released performance...
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Forgetful Car Owner Syndrome? BMW Is Here To Help With New 2-Series Convertible Door Projector
When you open your car door, do you sometimes forget what vehicle you're driving? Is your car collection so vast that you occasionally find yourself stepping out of your vehicle only to realize you've brought the wrong one to the country club and your golf clubs are in your Range Rover? MUST SEE...
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Lexani Adds More Luxury To The 2015 Cadillac Escalade: Video
While the latest Cadillac Escalade is hardly lacking in the luxury department, Lexani Motorcars, the vehicle customizing department of the aftermarket wheel brand Lexani, has seen fit to develop a stunning interior conversion for the Escalade ESV variant. MUST SEE: Chrome Lamborghini Crashes Into...
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Evanta Barchetta Set For 2014 Goodwood Revival, New GT Concept Coming 2015
Niche British sports car manufacturer Evanta, which recently partnered with bespoke tuning outfit A. Kahn Design to form the new brand Ant-Kahn, will be attending the 2014 Goodwood Revival kicking off tomorrow in the U.K. where it will present its new Barchetta sports car. Evanta first showed off...
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Elon Musk Says Tesla’s Autonomous Tech Coming In Three Years
Earlier this week, General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] announced it will launch a Cadillac model for the 2017 model year that will be capable of driving autonomously in certain situations. Of course, many other automakers are planning similar technology, including the new kid on the block, Tesla...
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New Details On Rumored Mid-Engine ZR1, C8 Corvette
Only a month ago, Motor Trend came out with the news that Chevrolet was working on a new mid-engine platform for the next Corvette ZR1, and that this new architecture would go on to underpin the next-generation C8 Corvette. Car and Driver has now delved into the matter, and the magazine’s...
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