Car News
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It's not exactly luxurious, and it's not sporty in the on-road sense of the term, but there's something about this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280GE "rebranded" as a 300GD that makes us want to clear a space in the garage. The Portland-area seller describes the diesel G as "city tough" and says it's equipped with a pretty comprehensive set of new or refurbished parts, including the 130,000-mile 617A diesel engine from 1985 300SD, a rebuilt transmission, and new paint. With a "wench" included, this Onyx Gray oil burner is rhino lined on the inside floorboards, but also comes with the original vinyl...
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Infiniti Brings Q Crew To Hong Kong
Infiniti has finally fully arrived at the fragrant harbor with its first dealership in the city of Hong Kong. This moves makes sense on a variety of levels, especially since the automaker recently moved its global headquarters to the city situated along China's Pearl River. Additionally, it's quite...
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Maserati May Introduce Diesel V-8: Report
While many top manufacturers in the luxury segment have phased out their diesel V-8 engines, Maserati is reportedly looking to introduce a new one. Apparently the automaker sees a void in the market now that the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz are no longer offering a diesel V-8 option on their...
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BMW i8 To Move (Silently) Forward Without M Variant
Even if you're not a super spy sent on a mission your superiors deem impossible, you should still be interested in the upcoming 2014 BMW i8. Besides showing off its extremely exotic styling, the i8 features a plethora of exciting technology that's put to use to provide a compelling and...
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2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO Drifts Forth With Styling Updates
One of the more exciting aspects of the current Nissan lineup is most certainly the 370Z. It's a fun-to-drive two-door sports car that makes great noises and returns an enjoyable driving experience. If you want open-air motoring you can opt for the convertible version. If you want something a bit...
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What To Expect When You're Expecting The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo
Anyone who loves cars is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the all-new Porsche 911 Turbo. It's the machine that many, from dentists to dental surgeons, can't wait to have the opportunity to plunk down hundreds of dollars for a Guards Red color-matched key fob. Joking aside, the next 911 Turbo should...
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After a highly public meltdown by ex-CEO Dany Bahar, followed by an equally public ousting, Lotus and parent company DRB-Hicom made many reassurances the company was still on track, despite having stopped work on future models. Now, Lotus has released a video (apparently made entirely in iMovie) proclaiming a dramatic breakthrough in both its model development and product offerings: an Exige S Roadster. If you're thinking, "hey, that's neither dramatic nor new!" you're not entirely wrong. It is the first time an Exige model has been offered from the factory with a removable roof segment, but...
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The 2014 Range Rover Sport Takes To The Road: Video
Few vehicles undergo such a dramatic change between generations as that of the new 2014 Range Rover Sport as well as its Range Rover sibling that was launched last year. Land Rover started with a clean sheet design for both vehicles and the investment has paid off in spades. Looking at just the...
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McLaren P1 Final Testing, Cadillac Super Cruise, Aston Rapide S Hydrogen: Car News Headlines
The McLaren P1 supercar is nearly ready for its first customer deliveries, but the team behind it is still putting on the final touches and putting the car through rigorous final testing. Photos and video from a recent test in the Arctic Circle show the car in all of its still-camouflaged glory...
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McLaren P1 Undergoes Final Testing Ahead Of This Year’s Launch: Video
The road to production has been a long and arduous one for the McLaren P1. Since the very first prototypes appeared, the P1 has been put through some of the harshest conditions imaginable to ensure that not only its performance is world-beating but that its durability and refinement meets the high...
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Spyker Confirms B6 Venator Spyder In Financial Statement: Report
Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker only announced production plans for its stunning B6 Venator concept car last month, but already the company is talking about a convertible version. In it its latest financial statements, Spyker is said to have made mention of a new ‘B6 Venator...
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Final Fast And Furious 6 Trailer Released: Video
If there’s anyone doubting the Fast and Furious franchise’s ability to still stun audiences after all these years, then this is the trailer to watch. This is the third and final trailer for the latest installment of the popular series, Fast and Furious 6, which hits cinemas nationwide...
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Could a headlight really block out rain droplets from a driver’s line of sight? Apparently so, claim researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and tech giant Intel, who are currently testing the technology. According to a report from CNET, first picked up by Autoblog, the technology uses a special headlight that acts more like a projector than as a pure lighting device. A camera integrated with the projector-headlight monitors the road ahead, relaying images to a processor that can detect rain drops and remove them from a digital image that is then projected ahead. The genius of the...
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Cadillac ‘Super Cruise’ Autonomous System Ready For Real-World Testing: Video
The next big wave in automotive safety technology, autonomous driving, is starting to make its way from the world of science fiction to reality. Autonomous systems have been available on cars for years already, coming in the form of cruise control whereby a car can automatically accelerate to a...
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Volvo Lineup To Expand With New Coupe, Golf Rival: Report
Volvo is in a race to renew its aging lineup and will soon launch the first of its next-generation models, a redesigned XC90 SUV that’s due at the end of 2014. This redesigned XC90 will be the first to be based on a modular platform developed by Volvo: the Scalable Platform Architecture...
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Classic 1963 Jaguar E-Type Driven In Jay Leno's Garage: Video
Gearheads rarely agree on which car is the most beautiful ever designed, but a select few appear on more lists than most. The Lamborghini Miura, for instance. The '63 Corvette Stingray. The Ferrari 246 GT Dino. And the car you see here, a Series 1 Jaguar XKE, otherwise known as the E-Type. It's...
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Aston Martin Announces 24 Hours Of Le Mans Driver Lineup
Aston Martin, competing in the GTE category of the 2013 World Endurance Championship, has announced the driver lineup for the event’s highlight, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As previously reported, Aston Martin will field no less than five cars in this year’s race at Le Mans, including one...
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Aston Martin Rapide S Runs The 'Ring While Sipping Hydrogen
Aston Martin, it seems, has just made a bit of history. It's probably not what you're expecting though because it doesn't involve gasoline, a dairy farm's worth of dead cows, or references to one iconic British MI-6 agent. Instead, the automaker has just completed the first Hydrogen-only, zero CO2...
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While perhaps not as nimble or engaging as some lighter, less potent sports cars, the 2014 Jaguar F-Type makes fantastic use of its heady 340, 380, or 495 horsepower. How does it do it? Through smart differentials and electronic aids, mostly. Huge rear tires, especially on F-Type V8 S models, also help with the mechanical aspects of grip delivery, of course. But even the biggest of tires lose traction at some level of torque--ask any Viper owner. So, to enhance the value of the available grip at the contact patch, Jaguar's engineers spent considerable effort ensuring the F-Type would use its...
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2014 Lexus IS Priced From $36,845, F Sport From $39,960
The 2014 Lexus IS looks different, feels different, and is priced just a bit different from the previous-generation 2013 model. Starting at $36,845 (including delivery) for the IS 250 RWD, and ranging up to $45,775 starting price for the IS 350 AWD F Sport, the IS range spans a competitive price...
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Tesla Claims "World's Best Service And Warranty Program"
A new full-service warranty program offers impressive coverage and service.
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Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Chases 962C At NOLA Motorsports Park: Video
If you haven't heard, there's a new road course and motorsports park in southern Louisiana called NOLA Motorsports Park. The facility is impressive, but as with any track, it's as much about what's happening on course as it is about the site itself. Here, we have a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car chasing a...
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SSC Tuatara’s 1,350-HP Output Confirmed On The Dyno
Not much has been seen or heard lately of SSC’s upcoming Veyron-rival, the Tuatara, which has led to speculation that the project may have hit a roadblock. According to the latest from SSC, however, development is progressing as scheduled and a major milestone recently reached. That milestone...
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McLaren Can-Am, Veyron Vitesse Record, 10-Speed DSG: Today's Car News
McLaren's Can-Am racecars old and new will be on display at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Racing history meeting racing future, filtered through the lens of one of the best motorsports festivals in the world? Yes, please. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is the fastest production...
Nelson Ireson