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• Giorgi Tevzadze's Last Drift Video Before His Tragic Death and an Eerie YouTube Message
• Scoop: BMW's New 4-Series Hardtop Convertible Wearing Very Little Camo
• Radical to Premiere RXC Coupe with 380HP Mustang V6 at the Salon Privé [w/Video]
• After Everybody Else Casts Their Vote on the New Lexus IS, It’s Time for the Verdict from CR
• New Infiniti Q50 Sedan Starts from £27,950 in the UK, $36,700* In the U.S.
• Welcome to the Jungle: A 6 Minute-Long Russian Dash-cam Compilation
• Transformers 4 Movie Will Be A Supercar Fest, Pagani Huayra Joins Robot Cast
• Trans Am Depot Releases Video Teaser for 2014 Pontiac GTO Model
• Mazda to Reveal Something New on Xbox Live on Wednesday, Could it be the 2014 Mazda3?
• Jay Leno Shows Off Finned and Chromed 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88
• Loder1899 Cranks Up the Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 S Diesel
• GM Boss Wants the Opel Cascada and Adam in the U.S. as Buicks
• Chevy Driver Knock Down Bikers Who Then Get…Ticketed for Reckless Driving in Vegas
• Aston Martin Extends Ford Engine Supply Deal, Report Says
• Citroën to Enter FIA WTCC from 2014 with Sébastien Loeb
• Ford Fiesta ST Beats Toyota GT86 on the Track in EVO Test
• New Fiat 500L Trekking Available for Order from £17,095 in the UK
• Renault Uses Uninspired Ads to Promote Its New Practical Offerings
• BMW to Debut New Active Tourer Outdoor Concept Next Month
• Production Version of Hot 260HP Peugeot RCZ R Makes First Appearance
• This Malaysian Driver Will Be The Next Hot Thing On YouTube
• Dacia Duster's Extensive Facelift to Reportedly Premiere in Frankfurt
• New 345HP Volvo V40 T5 HPC Study by Heico Sportiv Eyes Mercedes A45 AMG and Audi S3
• Consumer Reports Finds Chevy Equinox Adequate, But a Bit Behind the Times

Giorgi Tevzadze's Last Drift Video Before His Tragic Death and an Eerie YouTube Message Posted: 25 Jun 2013 05:08 PM PDT The devil has divided loyalties when it comes to Giorgi Tevzadze from Georgia, who passed away this week in an unfortunate car accident. On one hand, he was an extremely skillful driver, but on the other hand, when he did apply his talents behind the wheel, he did it on public roads, often disregarding the safety of other motorists (even though some may rightfully claim that he had far more control over his cars than most drivers). Read more »

Scoop: BMW's New 4-Series Hardtop Convertible Wearing Very Little Camo Posted: 25 Jun 2013 04:10 PM PDT This is the next model to join BMW's new 4-Series branded lineup after the release of the Coupe, the Convertible with a three-piece folding hardtop that is destined to enter production in November. The pre-production prototype is almost undisguised, sans for some bits and pieces of BMW's black-and-white decals here and there, and they can't hide that this particular model features the optional M Sports package with a different front bumper, sculptured side skirts, a rear diffuser and bespoke alloys, along with a lower and tauter suspension. Read more »

Radical to Premiere RXC Coupe with 380HP Mustang V6 at the Salon Privé [w/Video] Posted: 25 Jun 2013 04:56 PM PDT Radical will showcase its new RXC sports car for the first time at the Salon Privé in London (September 4-6, 2013). The company's first ever enclosed car, the RXC is said to mark a new step in the development of the brand, by bringing Le Mans engineering and aerodynamics to the road. Radical promises that the RXC delivers "incredible performance whilst remaining easy to own." Read more »

After Everybody Else Casts Their Vote on the New Lexus IS, It’s Time for the Verdict from CR Posted: 25 Jun 2013 03:13 PM PDT Most of the reviews we've seen of the new Lexus IS have been fairly positive, with some criticizing the car for not having enough power in its base specification, the IS250, as well as the strong styling which is opinion-splitting, with very little chance of a gray area in between – you either like it, or you absolutely think it's too much… Read more »

New Infiniti Q50 Sedan Starts from £27,950 in the UK, $36,700* In the U.S. Posted: 25 Jun 2013 02:45 PM PDT Infiniti has just released UK pricing on the all-new 2014 Q50 sedan that replaces the G series in its range, while also announcing final U.S. prices for the same model. Set to go on sale in the U.S. early next month, the Q50 will be available in two guises, the base model sporting a 328-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 and a 354 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 Hybrid. Prices, excluding a $905 destination fee (*), start from $36,700 for the 3.7L model and from $43,950 for the Hybrid. We should note that the final prices are slightly higher than those announced for pre-orders in March. Read more »

Welcome to the Jungle: A 6 Minute-Long Russian Dash-cam Compilation Posted: 25 Jun 2013 01:57 PM PDT This latest collection of Russia's dash cam videos will no doubt make you think twice before getting behind the wheel of your car. It has everything, from stupid drivers risking their lives and others' just to arrive faster at their destinations, to violent crashes caused by drivers breaking traffic rules. Read more »

Transformers 4 Movie Will Be A Supercar Fest, Pagani Huayra Joins Robot Cast Posted: 25 Jun 2013 01:28 PM PDT Here's another update from the man who will be directing the fourth movie of the Transformers franchise. Michael Bay revealed that the impressive Pagani Huayra will be part of the robot-cast joining the likes of other supercars such as the Bugatti Veyron and Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, as well as more down-to-earth sports cars, including the new 2014 Corvette Stingray. Read more »

Trans Am Depot Releases Video Teaser for 2014 Pontiac GTO Model Posted: 25 Jun 2013 12:59 PM PDT If you're a fan of the look and style of the 1969 Pontiac GTO, yet you want a modern car based on something fresh and fun, like the current Chevy Camaro, then Trans Am Depot's 2014 GTO model is definitely worth a look. Now, the company released a video teaser showing it off, though no technical details have been released yet, keeping us all in the dark. Read more »

Mazda to Reveal Something New on Xbox Live on Wednesday, Could it be the 2014 Mazda3? Posted: 25 Jun 2013 12:40 PM PDT With the popularity of gaming consoles having grown considerably over the past couple of decades (yes, it's been that long – for example, the original Playstation was released in 1994), it shouldn't surprise anyone that manufactures are looking into these devices to promote or even debut their products. Today, Mazda announced on its FaceBook page that it will be revealing something new on Microsoft's Xbox console at 8:45 PM EDT on Thursday, June 26. Read more »

Jay Leno Shows Off Finned and Chromed 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 Posted: 25 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT It's amazing what sort of cars were considered common in the US in the late 1950s, early '60s. They were huge vehicles by any standards, with more space than many modern minivans inside, and pretty much all were flamboyantly-styled and eye-catching in some way. Take Jay Leno's Oldsmobile Super 88, from 1959. Read more »

Loder1899 Cranks Up the Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 S Diesel Posted: 25 Jun 2013 11:37 AM PDT Given the popularity of diesel models across most segments in Europe, it's no wonder that many tuners present special packages for oil burners like the Jaguar XF (facelift) Diesel V6 S, which leaves the factory with a 3.0-liter unit rated for 271hp (275PS) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of peak torque, and an 8-speed auto turning the rear wheels. Read more »

GM Boss Wants the Opel Cascada and Adam in the U.S. as Buicks Posted: 25 Jun 2013 11:02 AM PDT Only days ago we reported that Dan Akerson, General Motors' CEO, wants Opel/Vauxhall and Buick to be even more closely bound, even though they already share three models – Opel Insignia/Buick Regal, Opel Astra Sedan/Buick Verano and Opel Mokka/Buick Encore. According to a new report from Automotive News, Akerson would like to bring more Opel/Vauxhall models to the U.S., with the Adam city car and the Cascada four-seat convertible being the most likely candidates. Read more »

Chevy Driver Knock Down Bikers Who Then Get…Ticketed for Reckless Driving in Vegas Posted: 25 Jun 2013 10:37 AM PDT A dangerous ride that took place in and around the McCarran Airport Connector Tunnel in Las Vegas last week was captured on a motorcycle rider's helmet mounted camera. In the video we see a silver Chevrolet Cavalier sedan driving among a group of motorcyclists who themselves had spread out on all lanes of the road. After clipping one of the bikers, he continues to drive recklessly and eventually, hits and knocks down two motorcyclists in the tunnel. Read more »

Aston Martin Extends Ford Engine Supply Deal, Report Says Posted: 25 Jun 2013 10:06 AM PDT Aston Martin and Ford have reportedly agreed to extend their engine supply contract for another five years. According to the The Sunday Times, the new deal will see the U.S. carmaker supply Aston Martin with V8 and V12 engines made at its Cologne plant in Germany. The deal may also mean Aston Martin will keep the VH platform for at least another five years. Aston Martin's most important models – the Vantage, DB9 and Vanquish – are all based on derivatives of the VH platform. Read more »

Citroën to Enter FIA WTCC from 2014 with Sébastien Loeb Posted: 25 Jun 2013 09:38 AM PDT Following an extremely successful period in the World Rally Championship, Citroën will try its luck on a different type of competition starting next year. The French carmaker has announced that it will enter the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) from 2014, with Sébastien Loeb being the first confirmed driver of the works team. Read more »

Ford Fiesta ST Beats Toyota GT86 on the Track in EVO Test Posted: 25 Jun 2013 10:32 AM PDT It's not the first time the Toyota GT86 (Scion FR-S) is compared with a front-wheel drive hot-hatch and it's not the first time it loses when it comes to speed. In this latest test from the UK's EVO magazine, the GT86 proves to be slower round the Bedford Circuit than the Fiesta ST by a significant 1.2 seconds. I know everyone says how fun the tail-happy Toyota is to drive, but doesn't speed matter at all for all the GT86's fans? If I were to buy a €29,000 ($37,990) rear-wheel drive sports car, I wouldn't like it to be slower than a less-powerful €20,000 ($26,200) front-wheel drive hot hatch. I would probably hate it, to be honest. Read more »

New Fiat 500L Trekking Available for Order from £17,095 in the UK Posted: 25 Jun 2013 08:33 AM PDT The crossover-flavored version of the new Fiat 500L minivan named Trekking is now available for order in Britain with prices ranging from £17,095 OTR for the 1.4L 94hp (95PS) petrol to £19,590 for the 1.6L 104hp (105PS) MultiJet diesel. Read more »

Renault Uses Uninspired Ads to Promote Its New Practical Offerings Posted: 25 Jun 2013 08:07 AM PDT There are so many ways in which a video ad for a practical affordable vehicle can be made, but it seems that at Renault, having people put in or move out various objects is more than enough. Sure, it highlights the practical side of these affordable vehicles well, but those in the market for one are already expecting that so it is a bit redundant – it can't be that hard to make something which is both informative and entertaining to watch with the kind of ad wizardry that goes on behind the scenes. Read more »

BMW to Debut New Active Tourer Outdoor Concept Next Month Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:41 AM PDT New production and concept models are coming in thick and fast for BMW, which has now announced plans for the world premiere of a fresh iteration of its Active Tourer Concept at the OutDoor Business Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany on July 12. The second conceptual version of the compact minivan study that we first laid eyes on at the 2012 Paris Motor Show is named the Concept Active Tourer Outdoor and according to the Bavarian carmaker, "it is aimed at meeting the special needs of an outdoor and leisure time oriented target group". Read more »

Production Version of Hot 260HP Peugeot RCZ R Makes First Appearance Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:06 AM PDT Peugeot has announced that it will unwrap the production version of the RCZ R sports coupe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, on July 12. Announced as their most powerful ever road car, the R is definitely a car we're keeping our eye on. Read more »

This Malaysian Driver Will Be The Next Hot Thing On YouTube Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:43 AM PDT We're not claiming to be expert talent hunters (or bearers of bad news), but something tells us that the guy featured in this short clip will be a hot commodity on YouTube and other video sharing channels in the very near future if he continues to practice his ways. The fearless yet nonetheless brainless Malaysian owner of what looks to be an early 1990s Mitsubishi Lancer sedan (or it's Proton cousin, as pointed out by our readers) from this angle, had a friend film him while he lit up a cigarette using a lighter and the…fuel tank of his ride. Read more »

Dacia Duster's Extensive Facelift to Reportedly Premiere in Frankfurt Posted: 25 Jun 2013 06:02 AM PDT Launched in 2010, the Duster is currently Dacia's oldest model on offer, as all other nameplates are less than two years old. Moreover, it isn't only Dacia's most successful model, but also Renault Group's best-selling vehicle in the first five months of this year, with 155,729 deliveries worldwide (+59 percent), ahead of the Renault Clio IV (139.397 units), Renault Mégane (133.116) and Sandero (124.918). To increase sales even more, Renault will freshen up the Duster, with an extensive facelift to be showcased at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show in September, according to a report from French business daily La Tribune. Read more »

New 345HP Volvo V40 T5 HPC Study by Heico Sportiv Eyes Mercedes A45 AMG and Audi S3 Posted: 25 Jun 2013 05:43 AM PDT Volvo's feisty performance partner Heico Sportiv has turned the wick on the Swedish brand's V40 with the presentation of a new concept that may soon be offered to European buyers. It is named the V40 T5 HPC, which is an abbreviation for "High Performance Concept". Heico states that it is "world's most powerful Volvo V40" adding that the hatchback's "350 hp, 4-wheel drive and extremely dynamic driving characteristics are the ingredients that make the sporty compact car an interesting alternative to the Audi S3 Sportback, BMW M135i xDrive and Mercedes A45 AMG." Read more »

Consumer Reports Finds Chevy Equinox Adequate, But a Bit Behind the Times Posted: 25 Jun 2013 05:07 AM PDT Car buyers looking for a vehicle which feels rugged, is simple to use and can take them from A to B in safety and relative comfort are not usually interested in quirky styling cues, or other similar touches which have no functional role, concentrating on the practical issues. For me, the Chevy Equinox neatly fits into the category, as it's inoffensive to look at and it's average-sized (between a compact SUV like a Toyota RAV4 and a full-sized one like a Cadillac Escalade). Read more »

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