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• Dash-Cam Supercut of Russians Getting a Second Chance in Life
• Spy Shots: Audi to Complete Revamped R8 Lineup with New Hardcore GT Plus Edition
• McLaren P1 Needs a Push After Breaking Down at Concorso d'Eleganza
• Scoop: New Hyundai Mistra Sedan Spotted Testing in Korea
• Pininfarina and BMW Design Directors Talk about the Gran Lusso Coupe
• Chrysler Wants to Take the Fight to the Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry with New 200 Sedan
• Need for Speed Russian Drivers Avoid Crash in Style
• It Has Been Ruled – Tesla Won’t Sell Its Own Cars in Texas
• New Porsche 911 50th Ann. Edition Priced from $124,100*, Plus First Video and Museum Shots
• Drive Asks If a Sleeper Audi S4 Avant is a Better Car than a Slower Porsche Cayman
• Pagani Introduces the Last Zonda Special, the New 800HP Track-Exclusive Revolucion
• Chrysler Group Rejects NHTSA's Recall Request for Jeep Models – Who Would You Trust?
• Volvo Says Goodbye to the C30 Hatchback, Last Example Up for Grabs in Twitter Competition
• GM Prices New Commodore-Based 2014 Chevrolet SS V8 from $44,470
• Foolish Rally Fans Are a Split Second Away from Becoming Roadkill
• BMW's DesignworksUSA Creates M8 Compact Gaming Computer
• Report: Fiat to Expand Range with Panda XL Crossover
• Cam-Shaft Casts a Matte Shade Over Ferrari F12berlinetta
• McLaren Expects China Demand to Double its Asia Sales This Year
• Brazilian Ad for Peugeot 208 Revives Classic Hanna-Barbera Cartoon
• Nissan Facelifts the Micra, Gives It Styling and Equipment Upgrades [w/Video]
• Honda Civic Suffers a Crazy Pinball-Like Crash on the Nürburgring
• Ford Issues 3 Separate Recall Actions, the Biggest of Which Concerns 465,000 Cars
• Brabus Thinks Wider and More Powerful GL 63 AMGs Are Better

Dash-Cam Supercut of Russians Getting a Second Chance in Life Posted: 04 Jun 2013 05:45 PM PDT Are you ready for some Russian viral dash-cam goodness? We thought so. If for any reason you have missed episodes from the Motherland or just want to refresh your memory and ponder just how lucky certain people are in life, then please do check this Russian supercut of drivers, pedestrians and even animals who were involved in accidents but made it out alive. Read more »

Spy Shots: Audi to Complete Revamped R8 Lineup with New Hardcore GT Plus Edition Posted: 04 Jun 2013 04:55 PM PDT When our spies caught up with a slightly modded version of the sold-out Audi R8 GT testing on the Nürburgring last year, we were wondering what Ingolstadt was up to, since it had already introduced the facelifted R8 family. Now, with these latest spy shots, we can partially provide an answer to that question as a camouflage-free R8 GT prototype made its appearance on the German track again, only this time, it's based on the updated R8 with the new LED front and rear lights, while also doing away with the vented hood. Read more »

McLaren P1 Needs a Push After Breaking Down at Concorso d'Eleganza Posted: 04 Jun 2013 04:22 PM PDT Out of all the places in the world, this McLaren P1 decided to break down at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza, where it was supposed to wow the spectators with the sound of its V8 hybrid powerplant. However, when the time came for the engine to be started, the P1's dashboard display showed some not very encouraging messages like "Park Brake Fault – Call McLaren Service Centre" and "ESC Fault Vehicle Limphome - Go to McLaren Service Centre", as the video uploaded by Marchettino shows. Read more »

Scoop: New Hyundai Mistra Sedan Spotted Testing in Korea Posted: 04 Jun 2013 03:35 PM PDT Over the past few years, China's car market has grown and matured to the point that it makes sense for foreign automakers to design and develop more bespoke models tailored to the needs of local buyers. Even Hyundai has jumped on the bandwagon and is now preparing a China-exclusive mid-sized family sedan that was previewed as a very thinly disguised concept car named the Mistra at the recent Shanghai Auto Show 2013. Read more »

Pininfarina and BMW Design Directors Talk about the Gran Lusso Coupe Posted: 04 Jun 2013 03:05 PM PDT BMW's first-ever collaboration with renowned Italian design house Pininfarina resulted in the Gran Lusso Coupe, a luxury grand tourer that was displayed at this year's Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza. As we find out from Pininfarina's design director Fabio Filippini, the concept's styling was entirely the Italians' job, with the Bavarian carmaker only checking from time to time that the project would fit its design DNA. Read more »

Chrysler Wants to Take the Fight to the Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry with New 200 Sedan Posted: 04 Jun 2013 02:32 PM PDT The current Chrysler 200 was the group CEO's effort to try and keep the old Sebring (on which the 200 is based) on the showroom floor, before they gathered enough money and engineering momentum to be able to create a talented all-new replacement. It is set to be underpinned by the same CUSW platform that is found under the body panels of a Dodge Dart, or more recently the Jeep Cherokee crossover. Read more »

Need for Speed Russian Drivers Avoid Crash in Style Posted: 04 Jun 2013 01:55 PM PDT Many Russian motorists get a lot of stick on the internet for their driving skills or lack thereof, but we have to admit that, in this incident, and even though they were at fault for speeding, these drivers handled themselves like…gaming pros. Read more »

It Has Been Ruled – Tesla Won’t Sell Its Own Cars in Texas Posted: 04 Jun 2013 01:25 PM PDT After a lengthy battle between Tesla Motors and the dealers' association from the great state of Texas, it would appear that the Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of the all-electric Model S sedan will not be getting its way, so sales directly to customers, a move which would have bypassed the established dealer network won't become a reality. Read more »

New Porsche 911 50th Ann. Edition Priced from $124,100*, Plus First Video and Museum Shots Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:55 PM PDT If you're keeping a close eye on the automotive headlines, you should already know about Porsche's 50th anniversary edition of the 911 that was released late last night. One piece of information that was missing from the original German release was U.S. pricing, which was announced today. The 911 Carrera S-based 50th edition with the vintage styling cues like the classic Fuchs wheels and 1960s fabric designs used on the seats will go on sale in the United States this fall at a starting price of $124,100, not including a $950 destination charge (*). Read more »

Drive Asks If a Sleeper Audi S4 Avant is a Better Car than a Slower Porsche Cayman Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:25 PM PDT Chris Harris proved that it is a worthwhile effort to spend a few bucks on an engine remap, especially if the car in question is an Audi S4, powered by a supercharged V6 engine. Now, featured for the first time on Tuned, alongside usual host Matt Farah, Harris hands over the keys to his German estate over to the much larger built American, while he plays catch-up in a Porsche Cayman, which is not the S, and it is bashed for being too slow. Read more »

Pagani Introduces the Last Zonda Special, the New 800HP Track-Exclusive Revolucion Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:03 PM PDT Pagani Automobili has unveiled what it calls the "final version" of the Zonda, the new special edition "Revolucion". Based on the Zonda R, the Zonda Revolucion is a track-only car that has a central monocoque made from carbon-titanium that helps keep its overall weight close to 1,000 kg, or 1,070 kg (2,359 lbs) to be precise. Read more »

Chrysler Group Rejects NHTSA's Recall Request for Jeep Models – Who Would You Trust? Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:36 AM PDT Most of the times, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and automakers work together and agree upon a recall when there's a problem or at least the potential for an issue with a car, but it isn't always like this. Recently, the NHTSA issued a recommendation for the recall of around 2.7 million Jeep SUVs, including the 1993-2004 model-year Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Liberty, after assessing that the fuel tanks in these models pose an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in rear-impact collisions. Read more »

Volvo Says Goodbye to the C30 Hatchback, Last Example Up for Grabs in Twitter Competition Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:02 AM PDT After seven years of production and almost 210,000 units sold, the Volvo C30 has reached the end of the road. Launched in 2006, the C30 hatchback sported an daring design that made it instantly recognizable in its class and beyond. We're talking mainly about the rear end, of course, which featured an all-glass hatch that was a tribute to its predecessor, the 480, itself a car inspired by the LCP 2000 concept which turned 30 this year. Read more »

GM Prices New Commodore-Based 2014 Chevrolet SS V8 from $44,470 Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:21 AM PDT Do you miss the Pontiac G8 and can't find a decent used example? GM has you covered as it has re-introduced the revised version of the Holden Commodore-based sports sedan in the States in the guise of the new 2014 Chevrolet SS, pricing of which was announced today before it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2013. Available exclusively in the United States (sorry Canada) with a 6.2-liter V8 paired to a 6-speed automatic (sorry manual gearbox fans), the SS carries an MSRP of $44,470, including a $995 destination charge, which makes it cheaper than a similarly powered BMW 5-Series model, but on the same level as the smaller and less powerful 300hp 335i sedan ($44,075 with destination). Read more »

Foolish Rally Fans Are a Split Second Away from Becoming Roadkill Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:56 AM PDT Remember Group B-era rally footage when fans used to stand on the special stages and then clear the roads seconds before the cars arrived? It looks like this irresponsible behavior continues into 2013, as proven by this footage from the Acropolis Rally in Greece that ended on Sunday. Read more »

BMW's DesignworksUSA Creates M8 Compact Gaming Computer Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:03 AM PDT Tablet sales may be soaring nowadays, but when it comes to playing games or working, you still can't beat a good 'ol PC (personal or desk computer) combined with one or more large screens. While most mainstream computer manufacturers and even boutique assemblers opt for lackluster cases that look no more interesting than the cardboard boxes they are delivered in, some companies try to push the design envelope creating pieces of art. The BMW Group's DesignworksUSA is one such example. Read more »

Report: Fiat to Expand Range with Panda XL Crossover Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:26 AM PDT Fiat's plan to develop its entire range around the 500 and Panda nameplates includes the development of a crossover called the Panda XL, which will be based on the same platform as the future small Jeep SUV and the Fiat 500X. According to a report from Auto Bild, this means the Panda XL will also have a 4x4 option. Just like the Fiat 500L MPV, the Panda XL won't have much in common with the Panda city car except the name. However, the crossover is expected to borrow some design cues from the boxy small car. Read more »

Cam-Shaft Casts a Matte Shade Over Ferrari F12berlinetta Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:03 AM PDT The shade-shifters over at Cam-Shaft have struck again with a new project based on the V12-powered Ferrari F12berlinetta that gains a foil wrap in a new shade dubbed "Titanium Matt Metallic". Read more »

McLaren Expects China Demand to Double its Asia Sales This Year Posted: 04 Jun 2013 07:31 AM PDT McLaren Automotive, the car-making branch of the McLaren Group, is expecting its sales in Asia to more than double this year fueled by demand from China. Although overall deliveries will be little changed this year, Asia's share of McLaren's global sales will rise to 25 percent from 10 percent in 2012. Read more »

Brazilian Ad for Peugeot 208 Revives Classic Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Posted: 04 Jun 2013 07:09 AM PDT It's nice to see that automakers don't have a dictated policy when it comes to what sort commercial their hired ad men have the freedom to produce. This means the quality of commercials varies, and some are very bad, while others are well-executed enough for their quirky takes to be easily digestible by most. Read more »

Nissan Facelifts the Micra, Gives It Styling and Equipment Upgrades [w/Video] Posted: 04 Jun 2013 06:40 AM PDT Only three years after its launch, the Nissan Micra has received a restyling that includes revised front and rear ends, an interior makeover plus new equipment features. Available with two new colors (pearl metallic Pacific Blue and metallic Platinum Sage) and new 16-inch and 15-inch alloy wheels, the facelifted Micra sports a more expressive face thanks to the redesigned headlights and grille, which incorporates Nissan's new design identity due to the presence of the chromed extended V-shaped motif. Other changes include the redesigned bumper that now includes a larger lower grille and triangular fog lights. Read more »

Honda Civic Suffers a Crazy Pinball-Like Crash on the Nürburgring Posted: 04 Jun 2013 06:15 AM PDT The Nürburgring racetrack may look like a ton of fun when you're driving a virtual car from the comfort and safety of your couch, but there's no reset and return buttons in real life when something goes wrong, only the potential for a lot of pain, life-threatening dangers and a huge hole in your pocket and ego. After we showed you yesterday's crash with a Toyota GT 86 rent-a-racer, another video surfaced from the Nürburgring, one with a far more dramatic outcome. Read more »

Ford Issues 3 Separate Recall Actions, the Biggest of Which Concerns 465,000 Cars Posted: 04 Jun 2013 05:27 AM PDT The Blue Oval has been hit with three different recalls over problems with engine block heaters, missing steering gear parts and a fire risk caused by fuel delivery modules, The Detroit News reported. The biggest recall action is for fuel tanks that may leak. It covers more than 465,000 vehicles worldwide, 390,000 of which in the United States and about 23,000 in Canada, including the 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion and Police Interceptor crossovers and sedans, and Lincoln MKS, MKT and MKZ models. Read more »

Brabus Thinks Wider and More Powerful GL 63 AMGs Are Better Posted: 04 Jun 2013 04:54 AM PDT For some reason, the folks from Brabus believe that the market badly needs a wider, more powerful Mercedes GL 63 AMG. This is why the German aftermarket specialists released the Brabus B63 – 620 Widestar, a souped-up GL 63 AMG that comes with 611 horsepower (620 PS), a wide body kit and an upgraded interior. The Brabus Widestar body conversion for the new GL-Class features striking fender flares front and back that add 8 centimeters (3.1 inches) to the width of the behemoth SUV. Read more »

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