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It was another thriller at the 2011 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Jenson Button of McLaren finally taking victory but not before two other drivers had taken the lead.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Spy Shots
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG will come with the latest M157 twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 from AMG and at least 518 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque on tap.
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2011 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Weather Forecast
Conditions will be warm with just partial cloud scatter in Budapest, Hungary for today's 2011 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
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2012 Bentley Continental V-8 Coming To 2012 Detroit Auto Show
We've known for a year that Audi and Bentley will soon be sharing a new turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, and we've known as well that it will be coming to the Continental GT first unveiled for the 2011 model year as well. Today, we get confirmation that the V-8 version will make its official debut at...
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BMW Introduces i3, i8 Range With Official Video
With its introduction of the concepts for the BMW i3 and i8 this morning, BMW has launched in earnest its attempts to define a new brand, centered around themes that sound a bit like double-speak, but which really boil down to efficient driving with a bit of style. Terms like "sustainability,"...
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McRae Electric Dakar Buggy In The Rain: Video
McRae Buggy and Tim Coronel are working on the first electric buggy for the 2012 Dakar Rally, and it finally got the chance to test in some real race conditions at the 2011 Spanish Baja, running as the opening car for the Super Special stage. With a base weight of just 1,440 pounds for the McRae...
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Just a week ago, we brought you images and info on the first 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe crashed, then on Korean soil, and now we unfortunately have the second, this time in Poland. This one looks much less serious, however, with an apparent backwards off on yet another wet road sripping one tire off the rim and scuffing up the right rear quarter panel while gathering some mud and grass as well. It looks like the rather generous M Dynamic mode BMW fitted to the 1-Series M Coupe is letting drivers outstrip their ability in what is, ulimately, a rather powerful, short-wheelbase, rear-wheel drive...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Interior Revealed
The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class will make its official world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show this September before going on sale in Europe before the end of the year.
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2011 Lexus RX 350: Recall Watch
A problem with the VDIM system could make it harder to prevent an accident.
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Czech Tuner Wraps Corvette In Chrome: Not Quite Awful
We normally shy away from the more mundane and gaudy of the tuning world's creations, but we occasionally take a minute to look at the worst, and, in some cases, the best. We're not 100 percent sure which category this chromed Corvette by Czech firm Tintek falls into, but there's something...
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GPS Racing: Over 7 Million Brits Try And Beat The Sat Nav
How long will a journey take from point A to point B? To get the answer, many of us will punch the destination into our GPS satellite navigation devices which give us an estimated time of arrival (ETA). However, a new survey thinks that subconsciously trying to beat the displayed ETA could be...
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2011 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Preview
Lewis Hamilton is a two times winner of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix and all eyes will be on the young Brit to see if he can repeat his winning success from last weekend’s race at the Nurburgring.
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Our colleague John Voelcker of GreenCarReports is on the scene for the unveiling of the new BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe and i3 electric city car in Frankfurt today, and he's sent us these live images from the event. Jump into the gallery for a more first-hand look at these slick new concepts, expected to hint more closely at the final production models due in 2013 and 2014. Quick reminder: the i8 gets its power from a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that works in conjunction with an electric motor system to deliver high efficiency while also promising sporty capabilities. The i3, on...
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Volvo S80 Recalled For Power Steering Flaw
Volvo is issuing a recall for S80 sedans manufactured during the 2007 model year. The problem? A flaw in the power steering system that could result in a crash. Specifically, Volvo says that the power steering reservoir return hose on some 2007 S80s may have been incorrectly routed. As a result...
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Google Guru Sings Mercedes Praises (& So Should You)
Who has the toughest job on Planet Earth? Some would say the president of the United States. Others would point to the thousands of low-paid migrant workers who keep food on our tables. For folks in the tech world, though, the title might go to Vic Gundotra, Google's chief of social networking. And...
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2012 Fiat 500 Gets Mopar Accessories
You can customize the Fiat 500 and new 500 Cabrio in up to 150 different ways thanks to the latest accessories range for it from Mopar.
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BMW i8 Concept: 78 MPG And 0-60 MPH In Under 5 Seconds
The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid supercar is scheduled to go on sale in early 2014 and will be priced around the $200,000 mark.
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BMW i3 Concept: The Megacity Vehicle Finally Revealed
The BMW i3 Concept weighs just 2,755 pounds and features a 167 horsepower electric motor driving its rear axle.
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The official word from Mercedes-Benz for dropping its V-12 SL-Class models was to make way for the redesigned 2013 model but competition from the SLS AMG and new SLS AMG Roadster is also possible.
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Maserati Quattroporte Limo Found On eBay
The Maserati Quattroporte limo still has its Ferrari-derived V-8 engine intact, though we doubt it’s ever given the chances to stretch its legs.
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Save This Car: 1962 Chrysler 300 Convertible
From time to time our resident revisitor of Guilty Pleasures, Murilee Martin, presents a car that's ugly, weird, or otherwise socially handicapped, but is still lovable anyway. This 1962 Chrysler 300 might fall into that category right now, but with a few years of elbow grease and investment, it...
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Aston Martin To Race Every Class At Spa 24 Hours
It's not often that a manufacturer runs more than one class in a given race, but Aston Martin is going all-out with six Aston Martins across four teams that will race in four classes--all of the classes offered--at the upcoming Spa 24 Hours this weekend. The cars include two GT3 DBRS9s in the...
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Tanner Foust X Games 17 Fiesta Rallycross Walkaround: Video
He's our favorite part of Top Gear USA, and he's one of the favorites to win the Rallycross competition at X Games 17: He's Tanner Foust, and in this video he gives us a walkaround, inside and out, of his car for the competition. Foust's wide-ranging driving experience and understanding of the...
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Follow A Ferrari 458 Italia Engine Through The Assembly Process: Video
The Ferrari 458 Italia's engine is a precision machine, but this video gives some insight into how Ferrari simplifies the construction process to ensure all of its engines are top-notch.
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