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• Report Says BMW M4 Won't Offer a Manual Gearbox, Plus New Videos of Concept
• Facelifted 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX Allegedly Leaked
• New BMW Concept5 X5 eDrive has a Plug-in Hybrid System
• NHTSA Says Tesla Model S is the Safest Car it Has Ever Tested [w/Videos]
• Jaguar XFR-S Meets Mercedes E 63 AMG, Loses Hands Down...
• Spied: Modified Opel Adam Prototype Hints at OPC Version
• Report Says Jaguar Crossover Won’t Use Range Rover Evoque Architecture
• Don't You Just Love Karma When It Comes to Obnoxious SUV Drivers?
• The Crew Open-World Driving Game Gets New Trailer [w/Video]
• Scoop: Is This The New Generation of the Toyota Aygo Mini?
• Battle of the Ford GTs: GT40 Vs. GT70 Vs. GT
• New 4.5 Liter Caddy Isn't What You Think It Is…
• Lamborghini Veneno Filmed Driven Around
• Facelifted 2014 Skoda Yeti Comes in City and Outdoor Flavors
• Saudi Arabian Drifters Miraculously Escape Almost Certain Death
• Gordon Murray’s T.25 and T.27 Confirmed for 2016 Launch
• French Porsche 911 Turbo Trailer Caravan Dudes: Thumbs Up or Down?
• Consumer Reports Recommends Chevrolet Cruze Turbo Diesel for Long Highway Commutes
• Brabus Brings the Thunder to Mercedes' ML63 and GL63 AMG SUVs
• First Hybrid Variants of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Detailed
• First Photos of New 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, Debuts in Frankfurt
• Oh, Deer: A Funny Tale of Two Dummies
• Yay or Nay? 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Converted to Run on Battery Power
• Ferrari Affords Us a First Video Taste of the New 458 Speciale
• Audi's More Powerful, Better Looking 2014 A8 and S8 Facelift Sedans [70 Photos & Video]

Report Says BMW M4 Won't Offer a Manual Gearbox, Plus New Videos of Concept Posted: 21 Aug 2013 04:55 PM PDT Could it be that new BMW M4 Coupe will come exclusively with a dual-clutch transmission breaking a long tradition (the name may be new, but the M4 is in spirit and in essence the M3 Coupe's replacement) of giving drivers a manual gearbox offering? Read more »

Facelifted 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX Allegedly Leaked Posted: 21 Aug 2013 04:10 PM PDT Photos and sketches of what are claimed to be the facelifted versions of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and its Lexus' sibling, the GX, have made their way on the internet. Beginning with the Toyota model, we have both studio shots and a real-life picture of the 2014 Land Cruiser Prado in which we see that it sports a new front end design with tear-drop headlamps, a fang-like front grille, restyled front and rear bumpers, plus new tailgate and rear light clusters. Read more »

New BMW Concept5 X5 eDrive has a Plug-in Hybrid System Posted: 21 Aug 2013 03:39 PM PDT This blue-accented X5 is BMW's latest conceptual effort in the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) arena and it will be formally introduced alongside the production i3 electric supermini and i8 Hybrid Sports Coupe at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in about three weeks' time. Read more »

NHTSA Says Tesla Model S is the Safest Car it Has Ever Tested [w/Videos] Posted: 21 Aug 2013 03:10 PM PDT Mere days after we posted the story of a 34-year-old woman who severely crashed her Tesla Model S, walking away unscathed, and proving it was quite safe, the NHTSA has revealed that the all-electric sedan is, in fact, the safest car they've ever tested. Read more »

Jaguar XFR-S Meets Mercedes E 63 AMG, Loses Hands Down... Posted: 21 Aug 2013 02:41 PM PDT The 542hp Jaguar XFR-S is without a doubt, the most extreme Jaguar sedan ever made. Powered by the same 5.0-liter supercharged engine from the equally bonkers XKR-S, the sports sedan is capable of supercar-rivaling performance, with 0-100 km/h (62 mph) rated at 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 299 km/h( 186 mph). But how does the British newcomer stack up against a well-established German super sedan like the Mercedes E 63 AMG? Autocar's Steve Sutcliffe put both cars to the test and reached some unsurprising conclusions. Read more »

Spied: Modified Opel Adam Prototype Hints at OPC Version Posted: 21 Aug 2013 02:14 PM PDT For many, a sported up version of the new Opel Adam with the OPC (VXR for Vauxhall and the British market) badge would make a lot of sense, especially if you take into consideration it's near-premium positioning in the market. Officially, Opel says that it's still debating whether to expand the range of the Adam, but these fresh spy shots from Germany suggest that the automaker may be doing much more than that. Read more »

Report Says Jaguar Crossover Won’t Use Range Rover Evoque Architecture Posted: 21 Aug 2013 01:40 PM PDT A report published by CarAdvice says Jaguar will probably not use the underpinnings of the Range Rover Evoque for its crossover model. Furthermore, Jaguar's product planning manager, Steven De Ploey indirectly confirmed that the brand will sell both the crossover and a 3-Series rival, whereas at first, it was thought that only one was actually going to be turned into a production model. Read more »

Don't You Just Love Karma When It Comes to Obnoxious SUV Drivers? Posted: 21 Aug 2013 01:14 PM PDT Yes, SUVs and certain crossovers are designed and engineered to be able to tackle off-road surfaces, but drivers should be aware that there's a time and a place for outdoor adventures. Utilizing your vehicle's off-road prowess to sidestep traffic and frustrate other road-users is just wrong, and it surely creates feelings of resentment. Read more »

The Crew Open-World Driving Game Gets New Trailer [w/Video] Posted: 21 Aug 2013 12:45 PM PDT For some reason, many game developers and publishers seem to think that when it comes to the driving / racing genre, customization and upgrades are not important, or at least not a main priority anyway. There are a lot of them out there that clearly suffer as a direct result of their omission. Fortunately, the new driving game Crew promises a deep and immersive customization experience that is said to make "each car different." Read more »

Scoop: Is This The New Generation of the Toyota Aygo Mini? Posted: 21 Aug 2013 12:00 PM PDT Our spies sent over these photos of a heavily disguised mini car that they believe to be the second generation of the Toyota Aygo, which is an A-segment model built and sold in Europe since 2005. Read more »

Battle of the Ford GTs: GT40 Vs. GT70 Vs. GT Posted: 21 Aug 2013 11:34 AM PDT The Ford GT40 probably still haunts the nightmares of the people from Maranello. Built out of Ford's ambition to beat Ferrari following a failed bid to take over the Italian sports car manufacturer, the GT40 went on to win four consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours races (1966-1969), with a demolishing 1-2-3 finish in the first year. Read more »

New 4.5 Liter Caddy Isn't What You Think It Is… Posted: 21 Aug 2013 11:10 AM PDT When we received Volkswagen's German release and read the title about a new 4.5 liter Caddy, our thoughts travelled far, far away from Europe to the New World and the creations of a brand currently known for its wreath and crest logo. We quickly returned to reality, though, and saw that, what VW was trying to tell us, is about a new version of its Caddy van series with the BlueMotion moniker that returns a combined fuel economy of 4.5 liters per 100km, which is equal to 52.3mpg US and 62.7mpg UK, in commercial trim and 4.6L/100km in passenger guise. Read more »

Lamborghini Veneno Filmed Driven Around Posted: 21 Aug 2013 10:45 AM PDT We'll take every chance we can get to show you the Lamborghini Veneno, because frankly, very few people in this world will ever get the chance to see it in real life. The video posted below shows it being driven around, and looking as spectacular as ever, especially with all the cameras, and its own batch of Lamborghini-shirted minions running around, making sure everything goes ok. It's like when a head of state has a public outing and is followed by lots of very conspicuous men in suits, with curly wires coming out one of their ears. Read more »

Facelifted 2014 Skoda Yeti Comes in City and Outdoor Flavors Posted: 21 Aug 2013 10:20 AM PDT Skoda's highly acclaimed Yeti crossover has just been given a modest overhaul, though by the looks of it, it's sufficient in order for it to be appealing in its respective market sector, which, as we all know, is hugely competitive. Skoda has added a dash of modernity to the Yeti's image with a restyled front, slightly improved interior and new tail lights at the back, while for the first time, the compact model will be offered in two flavors, a more conventional looking 'City' edition, and a more rugged 'Outdoor' version with black protective moldings on the bumpers and side skirts. Read more »

Saudi Arabian Drifters Miraculously Escape Almost Certain Death Posted: 21 Aug 2013 12:02 PM PDT We may have turned our attention elsewhere lately (we're looking at you, Russia, and your dash-cams), but nothing has really changed over in the Middle East when it comes to those who practice hagwalah-style drifting. Just in case you need a reminder of what hagwalah is and how dangerous it can be to both the perpetrators and more importantly, to innocent road-users and by-standers, here's a new and frankly, very, very scary accident involving a group of men in an older generation Toyota Camry saloon. Read more »

Gordon Murray’s T.25 and T.27 Confirmed for 2016 Launch Posted: 21 Aug 2013 09:15 AM PDT One could feel guilty and ashamed of wasting so much fuel and space each time they climb aboard a five-seater car and head off for a drive on their own. Basically, you're hauling four unused seats and an empty boot, uselessly burning far too much fuel in doing so. However, there are few really viable alternatives for going very small, without severe compromises that make the ownership and operation much more of a chore than it has to be, so not switching to one is somewhat understandable... Read more »

French Porsche 911 Turbo Trailer Caravan Dudes: Thumbs Up or Down? Posted: 21 Aug 2013 08:45 AM PDT Porsche has never hidden the fact it tries to engineer and design its sports cars not only to be fast and rewarding behind the wheel, but also useable on an everyday basis – a couple of years ago, it even released a campaign dubbed "Porsche Everyday" with a series of commercials and a dedicated website to promote precisely those qualities. True, marketing ploys can sometimes be one thing and reality may well be another, but like the old Chinese proverb says, "One picture is worth a thousand words." Read more »

Consumer Reports Recommends Chevrolet Cruze Turbo Diesel for Long Highway Commutes Posted: 21 Aug 2013 08:25 AM PDT The Chevrolet Cruze is a distinctly average car – it can't be called bad in any area, but nor does it really excel at anything… Also, with some of the petrol engines it comes with in Europe, particularly the 1.8-liter unit which I had a chance to drive, it should be called the "Thrash", as it would be far more suitable. However, now US buyers can buy a Cruze worthy of its name, one equipped with a modern two-liter diesel engine which, according to Consumer Reports, is an excellent highway companion, but less pleasant in town. Read more »

Brabus Brings the Thunder to Mercedes' ML63 and GL63 AMG SUVs Posted: 21 Aug 2013 08:04 AM PDT Do you really need to have more than 500-horses under the hood of luxury, family orientated SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz ML or its longer sibling, the GL? The answer is no, but that's the wrong thing to ask buyers of these type of vehicles as they would rather prefer the question, 'Is it cool to have more than 500 ponies on tap?' If you agree with the above, then read on to learn what famed Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has prepared for the latest ML 63 AMG and GL 63 AMG, which in factory guise, come with a twin-turbo V8 churning out up to 550hp (557PS) and 760Nm (560 lb-ft) of peak torque. Read more »

First Hybrid Variants of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Detailed Posted: 21 Aug 2013 07:36 AM PDT Land Rover has just released images and information of what it calls, the "world's first premium diesel SUV hybrids," which use the firm's base V6 diesel engine in conjunction with an electric motor to give TDV8 levels of performance and 26 percent lower carbon emissions, as well as a combined rating of 44.1 mpg UK (36.7 mpg US or 6.4 l/100km). Read more »

First Photos of New 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, Debuts in Frankfurt Posted: 21 Aug 2013 07:13 AM PDT Chevrolet has chosen the all-important (mainly from a European perspective) 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany this September for the world premiere of the convertible version of its redesigned 2014 Camaro. Read more »

Oh, Deer: A Funny Tale of Two Dummies Posted: 21 Aug 2013 06:47 AM PDT Some dash-cam videos are serious. Many are adrenaline pumping, and some are right down scary. This one can only be described as pure comedy, which isn't a bad thing at all since no actual living being was hurt during the accident. The dumpster truck driver was transferring a huge dummy of a deer that was poking its neck and head several feet above the vehicle. Read more »

Yay or Nay? 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Converted to Run on Battery Power Posted: 21 Aug 2013 06:24 AM PDT It's not as famous or as special as its 1954 to 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL predecessor, but the W113-codenamed SL series that replaced it from 1963 through 1971 remains a true classic and one of the most elegantly designed models to wear the star on its hood. That said, most owners would be extremely hesitant to make any radical changes to such a classic model, but not eBay seller christo323 who turned a 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL into a primitive Tesla of sorts, swapping its inline-six gasoline engine for an all-electric powertrain. Read more »

Ferrari Affords Us a First Video Taste of the New 458 Speciale Posted: 21 Aug 2013 06:00 AM PDT Ferrari is trying to build more hype around the presentation of its new stripped-out and tuned-up 458 Speciale with the release of a video that's more of a tease than a thorough preview of the Italian supercar that will soon head to the Frankfurt Motor Show for its word premiere. Read more »

Audi's More Powerful, Better Looking 2014 A8 and S8 Facelift Sedans [70 Photos & Video] Posted: 21 Aug 2013 05:30 AM PDT Audi has finally revealed its facelifted flagship sedan in both its standard A8 guise and high performance S8. While the design is no longer a surprise for those of you who saw yesterday's leaked photos, the facelifted Audi A8 also comes with more powerful and efficient engines, new assistance systems and the much trumpeted Matrix LED headlights. Read more »

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