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• Which Mercedes is the Fastest: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL or 2013 S350 CDI?
• New Range Rover Sport Sets New Pikes Peak Records for Production Vehicles [w/Video]
• Renault Prices Clio GT-Line for the UK Market – Starts at £17,395
• North American Volvo Boss Says We're Here to Stay in the U.S.
• Seinfeld Airs Season 2 Trailer of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Show
• Mercedes Wants You to Say Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with New Illuminated Logo
• We'll Soon Be 90 Percent European, Hyundai Says
• Watch a Summary of the 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally
• Limo Fire that Killed a Bride and Four Friends Possibly Linked to Mechanical Failure
• Acura Sprinkles Some Extra Amenities to 2013 TL Sedan and Calls it a Special Edition
• Do Check Out This Vintage Ford Video About Car Styling Philosophy in the 1960s
• Ram 1500 Power Wagon Wears Superman Outfit for Special Edition
• Porsche Cayenne Driver Hits Car and Continues Like Nothing Happened
• GM’s Plans to Move Aveo Production from Korea to China and the U.S. Sparks Union Strike Threats
• Supercar Spotter Sees 11 Lamborghini Aventadors in London in Two Hours!
• It Has 4-Heel Drive! Ram Truck from The Flintstones Film Going Up for Sale
• Autocar Says New Mercedes S-Class Coupe Shown In Display, We Shake Our Heads [Updated]
• Mazda Says MX-5 it’s the World’s Fastest Convertible - If It Starts To Rain…
• Chevy Honors National Donut Day with an Appropriate ZL1 Video
• Europe, This Is Your All-New Toyota Corolla Sedan with a Different Face [30 Photos]
• SUVs Ahoy! Mitsubishi Pajero Stuck in Sea Needs a Helping Hand
• Renault Tries to Pull UK Buyers In with Free Insurance for Certain Twingo and Clio Models
• POV Test Drive of 2014 Roush Stage 3 Supercharged Ford Mustang

Which Mercedes is the Fastest: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL or 2013 S350 CDI? Posted: 07 Jun 2013 04:30 PM PDT From the same Auto Express video series that brought us the E30 BMW M3 against the F30 BMW 320d drag race, we now have a similar duel, this time between two Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousines. The 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL was the top of the range model of the W116 generation, the first of the large Mercedes saloons to be officially called the S-Class. Powered by a 6.8-liter V8 gasoline engine delivering 286 hp and 549 Nm (405 lb-ft) of torque, the 450 SEL was the late 1970's equivalent of today's S63 AMG. Read more »

New Range Rover Sport Sets New Pikes Peak Records for Production Vehicles [w/Video] Posted: 07 Jun 2013 04:03 PM PDT One could expect that many series production sports cars would try their luck on Pikes Peak, but not a Range Rover. However, automakers these days use any opportunity they can to promote their new products, and this is exactly what Land Rover has done with the new generation of the Range Rover Sport. Read more »

Renault Prices Clio GT-Line for the UK Market – Starts at £17,395 Posted: 07 Jun 2013 03:31 PM PDT Renault is offering an interesting stepping-stone between their regular cars, and their special range of RS-badged models with their GT-Line variants. The fourth-generation Clio is the latest car to get the treatment, and it offers a lot for the UK market, which is packed with lovers of hot hatches. However, some may prefer lower running, insurance and purchase costs, but still want a sportier than normal drive and unique styling, which is what the GT delivers. Read more »

North American Volvo Boss Says We're Here to Stay in the U.S. Posted: 07 Jun 2013 03:04 PM PDT You may remember an older post we made regarding the possible US disappearance of Mitsubishi, Volvo and automotive publication Road&Track. The report / analysis we quoted argued that neither of the three (the only automotive-related brands out of their selected ten) had what it takes to continue Stateside, and it prophesized their demise within the next 18 months. Read more »

Seinfeld Airs Season 2 Trailer of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Show Posted: 07 Jun 2013 02:32 PM PDT Following the announcement of the sponsorship deal with Acura, Jerry Seinfeld has released the second season's trailer for the "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" internet series. Read more »

Mercedes Wants You to Say Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with New Illuminated Logo Posted: 07 Jun 2013 02:07 PM PDT You probably remember when we wrote about Mercedes' decision to offer the illuminated star as a genuine accessory for the new E-Class. Well, it looks like this feature will be offered across the entire range, with the next models to get it being the GL-Class from the model years 2013+, M-Class MY 2012+, E-Class MY 2014+ and CLS MY 2006+. Read more »

We'll Soon Be 90 Percent European, Hyundai Says Posted: 07 Jun 2013 01:35 PM PDT No, a European car manufacturer hasn't bought Hyundai. What the Korean automaker is saying is that 90 percent of the vehicles it sells in Europe will soon be manufactured on the continent as well. Hyundai will introduce an all-new i10 city car towards the end of this year and will transfer production of Europe-bound versions of its smallest model from India to Turkey. Consequently, the only Hyundai cars sold in Europe that won't be built in Europe will be models destined for the UK and Ireland, which will continue to be made in India alongside those for other right-hand-drive markets. Read more »

Watch a Summary of the 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally Posted: 07 Jun 2013 01:00 PM PDT Do you want to see how it's like to participate in the Gumball 3000 rally? Well, watching the following video may be the closest thing to actually being there during the event. YouTube user Schmee150 followed the House Cartu team throughout the entire rally, starting from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Monaco, via Scandinavia, Sankt Petersburg and Eastern Europe. The 72-minute long (yes, you'll need a bag of popcorn and the appropriate drinks) video covers the entire trip from the Copenhagen start to the Monte Carlo finish. Read more »

Limo Fire that Killed a Bride and Four Friends Possibly Linked to Mechanical Failure Posted: 07 Jun 2013 12:32 PM PDT A very sad event recently took place on one of the many bridges going across San Francisco bay. A young bride to be, Neriza Fojas from the Philippines, and her friends were crossing the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in a rented limousine when a fire broke out in the rear part of the vehicle, which ended up killing the 31-year old and four of her friends. Read more »

Acura Sprinkles Some Extra Amenities to 2013 TL Sedan and Calls it a Special Edition Posted: 07 Jun 2013 11:57 AM PDT While you could give a car featuring more extras than another model in the same range a new trim grade name, we guess using the "Special Edition" moniker sounds more alluring to buyers. Read more »

Do Check Out This Vintage Ford Video About Car Styling Philosophy in the 1960s Posted: 07 Jun 2013 11:31 AM PDT Some might say that the passion which used to go into designing and building cars is all-but gone nowadays, when each vehicle is designed to appeal to a very specific clientele, and corners are cut to get costs down and profits up. This results in many cars that look the same, like the freshly-revealed Toyota Corolla, which from the side reminds me of Kia's Forte sedan. Read more »

Ram 1500 Power Wagon Wears Superman Outfit for Special Edition Posted: 07 Jun 2013 11:04 AM PDT Ram Trucks has unveiled a special edition, one-off "Man of Steel" Power Wagon truck based on the Ram 1500 to mark the company's collaboration with Warner Bros. for the latest Superman movie called "Man of Steel", arriving in theaters June 14. The truck features special "Man of Steel"-inspired design cues, colors and branding. Painted Dark Ceramic Gray, the truck has a high-gloss black roof with Anodized Red grille accents, forged-aluminum, satin black 17-inch off-road wheels, Superman logos on the front grille and rear tailgate and a custom vehicle wrap inspired by the crest and texture of Superman's suit. Read more »

Porsche Cayenne Driver Hits Car and Continues Like Nothing Happened Posted: 07 Jun 2013 10:37 AM PDT Needless to say, no one should ever leave the scene of an accident unless, of course, it's a matter of life or death - for example, we can't blame this Los Angeles woman for leaving. The actions of this particular driver in the Porsche Cayenne are inexcusable. Not only does he (or she) enter the opposite lane of a double line road placing many motorists in danger, but the driver also crashes into a black sedan (possibly a Lada) to make room and then stomps on the gas pedal and drives away! Read more »

GM’s Plans to Move Aveo Production from Korea to China and the U.S. Sparks Union Strike Threats Posted: 07 Jun 2013 09:59 AM PDT South Korean labor unions are reacting to news that General Motors plans to shift production of the next generation of the Aveo sub-compact away from the country. The workers threatened the Detroit carmaker with strike action, according to a report from Reuters. Read more »

Supercar Spotter Sees 11 Lamborghini Aventadors in London in Two Hours! Posted: 07 Jun 2013 09:10 AM PDT One could be forgiven for thinking the Lamborghini Aventador is a car made by a UK-based automaker, if he or she were to pass through the more exclusive of London's neighborhoods. It could occur to some that rich Brits are buying these wide and low two-seaters as somewhat of a patriotic act, showing their support for local businesses and ideas – but it isn't. Read more »

It Has 4-Heel Drive! Ram Truck from The Flintstones Film Going Up for Sale Posted: 07 Jun 2013 08:45 AM PDT This is not a Ram concept from the stone age, but one of the foot-powered vehicles featured in The Flintstones movie and its heading to the auction block next month. According to Mecum Auctions, the pre-historic-esque truck appeared in the 2000 American comedy film and prequel to 1994's The Flintstones, named "Viva Rock Vegas". Besides the solid rock quality and Ram-looks, it also comes with…4-heel drive and stands approximately 10-feet tall (a little over three meters). Read more »

Autocar Says New Mercedes S-Class Coupe Shown In Display, We Shake Our Heads [Updated] Posted: 07 Jun 2013 08:57 AM PDT We're not saying it's impossible to be fooled by video shots and renderings, but sometimes it's not that hard to tell whether a car seen is a coupe or a saloon, which brings us to this cropped photo of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class' large display on the center console, courtesy of Autocar. The British magazine claims that the car you see here is the first camouflage-free photo of the new S-Class Coupe (or perhaps next CL, if AutoMotorundSport's report is correct). The author states that, "the Mercedes S-class coupé has been revealed in a dashboard graphic captured during the car's development programme" adding that "the dashboard graphic appears to show a slightly modified front bumper from that fitted to the new S-class saloon." Read more »

Mazda Says MX-5 it’s the World’s Fastest Convertible - If It Starts To Rain… Posted: 07 Jun 2013 08:16 AM PDT No, Mazda isn't adopting all-wheel drive for the MX-5 / Miata, but when I first watched the video I really didn't know what to expect. It is a recently uploaded promo that showcases the swiftness of the car's folding hardtop mechanism. They put it up against some serious competition, including a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Ford Mustang V6 and a Porsche 911. However, they add a twist by making it rain (caused by water tanker in the background, not actual clouds, though). All cars must then raise their roof, and then set off. Read more »

Chevy Honors National Donut Day with an Appropriate ZL1 Video Posted: 07 Jun 2013 06:50 AM PDT With so many holidays in the U.S. celebrating just about anything you can think of, you won't be surprised one bit to learn that there's even a National Doughnut Day that falls on the first Friday of June – and this year it's today, Friday June 7. Read more »

Europe, This Is Your All-New Toyota Corolla Sedan with a Different Face [30 Photos] Posted: 07 Jun 2013 06:22 AM PDT Following last night's reveal of the all-new US-spec Toyota Corolla, the Japanese automaker has released the first official photos of the European version of its C-segment sedan, ahead of the official presentation in Istanbul, Turkey later today. The Turkey launch was not selected by chance, as the European market version of the new Corolla will be built there alongside the Verso at Toyota's local plant in Sakarya. Read more »

SUVs Ahoy! Mitsubishi Pajero Stuck in Sea Needs a Helping Hand Posted: 07 Jun 2013 05:52 AM PDT Fortunately, an automobile stuck in sea is a very uncommon scenario. When it happens, though, it calls for a special solution. From what we understand, this incident appears to have taken place at St Ives Bay on the Atlantic coast of north-west Cornwall in the United Kingdom (we could be wrong about that; if we are, tell us in the comments) when a Mitsubishi Pajero owned by a rental boat company got stuck in the sea. Read more »

Renault Tries to Pull UK Buyers In with Free Insurance for Certain Twingo and Clio Models Posted: 07 Jun 2013 05:11 AM PDT Automakers and their marketing staff try to come up will all sorts of offers to bring in potential customers to their dealer lots. Renault UK's latest effort includes one year of free insurance for up to two drivers on Twingo and 1.2-litre petrol-engined Clio hatchbacks. Read more »

POV Test Drive of 2014 Roush Stage 3 Supercharged Ford Mustang Posted: 07 Jun 2013 04:50 AM PDT Since the current incarnation of the Ford Mustang is approaching the end of its production run, it means that the car has been improved considerably over the years, and in its current form, even the V6-powered car could be called desirable, because it's very cheap and has a lot of performance for the cash. Still, even if you do get a special 'Stang, it won't really end up costing an exaggerated amount – this Roush Stage 3, which uses a supercharger to boost the 5.0-liter V8's power figure to 575 hp, costs $67,830. Read more »

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