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• Blimey! Watch a British Ford Mustang Driver Plow a Few Trees
• Enter the April Fool’s Day Game Auto Style: A Roundup Of Today's Hoaxes
• All-New Lighter and More Compact Citroen C4 Picasso Officially Revealed [105 Photos & Video]
• Ferrari LaFerrari-Based…Maserati LaMaserati Rendered
• 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra V8 get 23MPG Highway, Prices Start from $24,585
• Motor Trend Pits Past Against Future with Classic Citroën DS vs New Tesla Model S
• Toyota Prepares Proace Van for April Fool's Day Touring Van Championship
• Volvo Bets on Safety with Its April Fool’s Day Joke
• Mini Jokes Around with Dating App that Matches People According to Their Driving Style
• Composting Methane Fusion-Drive Subaru BRZ Takes Us Back to a Stinky Future [w/Video]
• New Peugeot 208 GTi and Ford Fiesta ST Video Reviewed by HonestJohn
• Citroën C4 Picasso Shows its Technospace Face and Futuristic Interior in New Official Photos
• Russian Tank Hits a Snag, Then a Curb and a…Pole
• Callaway Jumps in on April 1st Fun with Corvette Stingray AeroWagonette Trailer for Kids
• Subaru BRZ AWD Twin-Turbo Convertible Diesel Hybrid Coming on…April 1st
• Singer Jay Kay Pays Visit to Maranello to See the New LaFerrari, Did He Actually Order One?
• STCC-Ready Dacia Logan Racing Car is a Saab 9-3 in Drag
• Volvo to Launch Next XC90 in 2014, will Be the First Car Developed with Geely
• 2014 Camaro V6 Brochure Leaked, Gains Power Boost and Different Tail Lamps
• Huge Virginia Pileup Involving Almost 100 Vehicles Leaves 3 Dead, 25 Injured
• Dodge Mulling Camaro Z/28 Rival, Barracuda Reportedly Delayed
• Mercedes, BMW and Audi of China Investigated for Using…Asphalt as Sound Deadener
• Chevy Takes Us Back to 1960 with New Impala Ad
• Here’s the First Clear Shot of the New Mini’s Interior, New Car Loses Center Speedometer
• Range Rover Evoque to be Kept Fresh with Frequent Updates and Get More Spin-Offs

Blimey! Watch a British Ford Mustang Driver Plow a Few Trees Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:39 PM PDT Losing control and crashing a tricked out, fifth-gen Ford Mustang all by yourself just after exiting a parking lot during a car meet, is one way to give American Muscle cars a bad name and lead to new jokes about live rear axle suspensions… As reported by Jalopnik, it all went down on Sunday (March 31), during the Big Breakfast car meeting in Malton, England, when the driver of the cherry-red Mustang coupe came out of the parking and wanted to show off his car's V8-power to the enthusiastic crowd. Read more »

Enter the April Fool’s Day Game Auto Style: A Roundup Of Today's Hoaxes Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:05 PM PDT As is customary every year, carmakers and the automotive media had a blast with April Fool's Day. There were all sorts of jokes and cheeky stories, ranging from those that were instantly recognizable as April 1st-foolery like Subaru's AWD Convertible Twin-Turbo Diesel BRZ and Callaway's AeroWagonette trailer for kids, to those that required a little bit of thinking before dismissing them as fictitious. Read more »

All-New Lighter and More Compact Citroen C4 Picasso Officially Revealed [105 Photos & Video] Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:44 PM PDT After grabbing our attention with an army of undisguised pre-production models on European roads, the production-ready, but concept-labeled, Technospace study at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and let's not forget, four official images earlier today, Citroen is now ready to fully reveal the all-new C4 Picasso compact minivan. No doubt, the first thing that everybody has and will notice about the five-seater model, is its unconventional-looking front end and profile styling, but there's a lot more to talk about the latest generation of the C4 Picasso, as we discovered after reading Citroen's press release. Read more »

Ferrari LaFerrari-Based…Maserati LaMaserati Rendered Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:36 PM PDT We were intrigued when we first heard that Maserati was considering to pull an MC-12 again, and launch a car based on the flagship Ferrari model, the Geneva showstopper – LaFerrari. We were even more surprised when we learnt that it was going to ditch the complicated and heavy hybrid system, and go for a more holistic approach to building a hypercar. Now, we can get an idea of what it may look like, with a rendering brought to us courtesy of independent designer Anton Gjorsev. Read more »

2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra V8 get 23MPG Highway, Prices Start from $24,585 Posted: 01 Apr 2013 03:16 PM PDT GM has announced pricing and fuel economy figures for its new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra pickup trucks that share the same platform and hardware. When equipped with GM's 5.3-liter V8, they both average an EPA estimated 23 mpg on the highway (10.2 liters/100 km) for 2WD models and 22 mpg (10.7 l/100 km) for 4x4 models, while prices start from $24,585 (including a $995 destination freight charge) for the 2014 Silverado regular cab and $25,085 for the GMC Sierra regular cab. Read more »

Motor Trend Pits Past Against Future with Classic Citroën DS vs New Tesla Model S Posted: 01 Apr 2013 02:38 PM PDT The Citroën DS is without a doubt one of the most recognizable cars ever made. Its distinctive shape, penned by Flaminio Bertoni, and the array of advanced technologies, made it the most iconic car in the brand's history. The DS was way ahead of its time, with its self-leveling hydro-pneumatic suspension that offered a "magic carpet" ride was the highlight among the many innovations it brought to world of automobiles. Read more »

Toyota Prepares Proace Van for April Fool's Day Touring Van Championship Posted: 01 Apr 2013 02:00 PM PDT Another carmaker with a sense of humor today is Toyota's UK division that announced it will enter its new Proace van in the newly-established British Touring Van Championship. The Japanese carmaker said three UK independent touring car teams have already signed up to use the new race-prepped Proace vans. Read more »

Volvo Bets on Safety with Its April Fool’s Day Joke Posted: 01 Apr 2013 01:40 PM PDT Renowned worldwide for its extensive approach to safety, Volvo has thought about an April Fool's joke that would be easier to believe and came up with the world premiere of the External Vehicle Protection (EnVeloP) system. Read more »

Mini Jokes Around with Dating App that Matches People According to Their Driving Style Posted: 01 Apr 2013 01:19 PM PDT Joining the April Fool's Day parade is Mini with an announcement about a new version of its Connected App that helps owners of their cars find the perfect partner. The app is called Connect Us and works like a dating service - "the world's speediest and most reliable," according to Mini. Read more »

Composting Methane Fusion-Drive Subaru BRZ Takes Us Back to a Stinky Future [w/Video] Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:45 PM PDT If you thought that what the Subaru BRZ needed was a complicated and seemingly unfeasible hybrid system, then this article will be right up your alley. This BRZ from 'Planet Subaru', a Hannover Massachusetts, dealerships, has been fitted with a composting Methane Fusion Drive hybrid system, which as its name suggests is a very ingenious way to power a sports car – it's exactly what Dr. Emmett Brown from the Back to the Future trilogy would have done, had he been given a BRZ to fettle with. Read more »

New Peugeot 208 GTi and Ford Fiesta ST Video Reviewed by HonestJohn Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:21 PM PDT As we've stated on several other occasions, hot hatches are a very special type of car. No wonder the MK.I VW Golf GTI and Peugeot 205 GTi made such a mark in their day, because they offered it all for the person who didn't want to give up practicality and space, in the detriment of outright performance, at relatively affordable prices. This is why the latest Ford Fiesta ST, and its rival from France, the Peugeot 208 GTi are very eagerly awaited by boy-racers, as well as middle-aged men suffering a mid-life crisis on a budget. The financial part is what really attracts buyers, though, and here the Ford comes out on top, because it is the cheaper option in the UK. Read more »

Citroën C4 Picasso Shows its Technospace Face and Futuristic Interior in New Official Photos Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:01 PM PDT Following various sets of spy photos and guest appearances in promo videos, Citroën's all-new C4 Picasso finally shows its undisguised face and interior in leaked official images, which confirm that the controversial front end design of the Technospace concept car will be carried out virtually unchanged in the production car. Read more »

Russian Tank Hits a Snag, Then a Curb and a…Pole Posted: 01 Apr 2013 11:35 AM PDT Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong and you just want to punch something? We're guessing that it must have been one of those days for the operator of this BMD amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle (or so we think it is this type of army vehicle – if you know otherwise, tell us in the comments). Read more »

Callaway Jumps in on April 1st Fun with Corvette Stingray AeroWagonette Trailer for Kids Posted: 01 Apr 2013 11:04 AM PDT Callaway has already captured our attention and fueled our speculations with its upcoming, shooting brake version of the new 2014 Corvette Stingray, which it has named AeroWagon, but the Connecticut-based tuner of all Corvettes and Camaros is also in the mood for some April Fool's Day trickery with its latest release. Read more »

Subaru BRZ AWD Twin-Turbo Convertible Diesel Hybrid Coming on…April 1st Posted: 01 Apr 2013 10:40 AM PDT While out for…fishing, Subaru of America announced that it will launch a Convertible version of its BRZ sports car with AWD and a twin-turbocharged diesel engine. "Having just launched the current model to widespread critical acclaim, we are tired of fighting off the constant speculation about what's "next" and so we are just giving in and delivering all the speculation in one vehicle," said the company in a statement released on April 1st. Read more »

Singer Jay Kay Pays Visit to Maranello to See the New LaFerrari, Did He Actually Order One? Posted: 01 Apr 2013 10:38 AM PDT As an Enzo owner and a die-hard Ferrari enthusiast and collector, Grammy Award-winning English musician, and lead singer of the acid jazz band Jamiroquai, is always welcome at the carmaker's headquarters in Maranello. He recently paid a special visit to Ferrari's offices to take a look at its latest top-of-the-range supercar, the rather awkwardly-named LaFerrari. Read more »

STCC-Ready Dacia Logan Racing Car is a Saab 9-3 in Drag Posted: 01 Apr 2013 09:59 AM PDT The piece we wrote earlier about the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship- or STCC-ready Dacia Logan, was such an oddball story that some may have clicked it hoping to ridicule the Romanian carmaker' attempt at making a touring car based on their most basic means of transportation. Most of you will have noticed that the car shown in the photos was unusually long and low, nothing like the Logan on which it was supposedly based. Read more »

Volvo to Launch Next XC90 in 2014, will Be the First Car Developed with Geely Posted: 01 Apr 2013 09:38 AM PDT Volvo will introduce its first all-new vehicle developed under the ownership of China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in late 2014. The announcement was made by Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson, who added that the car will be a successor for to the XC90 SUV. The platform for the next-generation XC90 is being engineered in Sweden and will also be used by the successor to the S80 sedan. The platform is known internally as SPA, which stands for Scalable Product Architecture, as it can accommodate various power trains, including Volvo's first production plug-in hybrid system. Read more »

2014 Camaro V6 Brochure Leaked, Gains Power Boost and Different Tail Lamps Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:06 PM PDT At the ongoing New York International Auto Show, General Motors pushed the white covers off two versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, the 426hp V8-powered SS, and a brand-new entry, the track-focused, but street-legal, 500hp+ Z/28 that slots right under the ZL1. Over the next few months, the bow-tie brand will officially churn out the rest of the Camaro models, including the base V6, the range-topping ZL1, possibly a replacement for the 1LE and of course, the convertible lineup. However, as is often the case with upcoming vehicles, leaks are bound to happen… Read more »

Huge Virginia Pileup Involving Almost 100 Vehicles Leaves 3 Dead, 25 Injured Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:50 AM PDT At least three people were killed and 25 were taken to the hospital in huge pileup involving 95-vehicles that happened on Interstate 77 near the Virginia and North Carolina state line Sunday afternoon, according to reports. As is often the case with events such as this, fog and generally poor visibility are to blame here (and possibly drivers not keeping a safe distance). Read more »

Dodge Mulling Camaro Z/28 Rival, Barracuda Reportedly Delayed Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:14 AM PDT The unveiling of the Camaro Z/28, based on the latest incarnation of Chevrolet's muscle car, seems to have gotten Chrysler officials thinking. Their Dodge Challenger is currently far too heavy, and they feel that it can't compete with the more modern bow-tie sports car, or the much-improved latest Ford Mustang. However, according to MotorTrend, a Z/28-challenger may be on its way, but it will require a lot of work on Chrysler's side, in order to make it happen, and to be competitive. Read more »

Mercedes, BMW and Audi of China Investigated for Using…Asphalt as Sound Deadener Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:39 AM PDT We had honestly not heard of asphalt (normally used to pave roads) being utilized as a sound deadening material, let alone by luxury automakers. However, the Administrative Center for Defective Products of China (DPAC) has announced that it will be launching an investigation into the use of the material by Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. It's actually not the manufacturers directly, but rather their Chinese joint-ventures (Beijing-Benz, Brilliance-BMW and FAW-VW). Read more »

Chevy Takes Us Back to 1960 with New Impala Ad Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:10 AM PDT Automakers these days don't only sell you a car, they also sell you a lifestyle. You see this in the way they market each car, and what they choose to show in their promotional campaigns. For Chevy's new Impala sedan, you are taken back to the 1960s, when people used considerably warmer filters on their cameras. Read more »

Here’s the First Clear Shot of the New Mini’s Interior, New Car Loses Center Speedometer Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:39 AM PDT We've seen so far spy photos of the 2014 Mini hatchback, but what we have here is probably the first clear shot of the interior. The pic was taken by a Reddit user. The most striking detail about the new dashboard is that Mini's trademark oversized speedometer placed on the center console is has been replaced by a radio (at least on the car caught by the photographer, which appears to be a base version). Read more »

Range Rover Evoque to be Kept Fresh with Frequent Updates and Get More Spin-Offs Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:01 AM PDT The Range Rover Evoque is a very special kind of vehicle, simply because like the Renault Megane RS, it looks like a concept that somebody allowed onto the public roads. The plush British crossover looks so new and modern, that you'd think the manufacturer would have to tone it down for actual production – for that reason alone, we think the Evoque is a powerful statement of a car to be seen in. Read more »

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