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- Can You Believe Both Passengers Made it out Alive from this Horrific Ferrari F430 Crash?
- Next Focus RS will Reportedly get a Turbocharged Four with 350HP that Might also be Used on the Mustang
- Angela and Amber Alert: NASCAR Twins Pose for the Camera [NSFW]
- On…and-Off-Star: System Upgrade Causes Malfunctions to GM's Telematics Service
- New Photos, Video Footage and Full Details on 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
- U.S. wants to Limit Use of Distracting Infotainment Systems while Driving
- SPY SHOTS: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet is Almost Ready for its Debut
- Driver has a Very Close Call with a Ladder on the Highway
- Ford's New 1.0-liter Three-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine May be Soon Available with up to 177bhp!
- Can the BMW X5M Beat the M3 Coupe Around a Tight Corner?
- GM and PSA Peugeot-Citroen in Talks About a Possible Alliance
- New Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification Promises Sportier Look and Feel
- Nissan Engineer's Show us the 2013 Pathfinder On and Off the Road
- Live Photos of Ford's New 2013 Fusion NASCAR Racer
- Alex Wurz Tries Out the Lexus LFA V10 at the Estoril Race Track
- Euro NCAP Says Jeep Compass "Disappoints", Honda Civic "Impresses" in Latest Crash Tests
- Fortwo Driver Makes a Not So Smart Parking Job
- 2013 Audi A3 Three-Door Hatch Leaked in All its Production Glory
- New Volvo V40 Five-Door Hatchback Fully Exposed
- New Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse gets 1,200-Horses
- Toyota Releases New Teaser Photos and First Video of FT-Bh Supermini Concept
| Can You Believe Both Passengers Made it out Alive from this Horrific Ferrari F430 Crash? Posted: 22 Feb 2012 05:24 PM PST  A fairly new Ferrari F430 was cut in half and burned to the ground in a shocking accident that took place earlier today in a suburb of Athens, Greece. If you take a look at what is left from the grey-colored Italian supercar, you'd be hard pressed to believe that anyone made it out alive from the accident. Yet from some sort of miracle, coincidence or perhaps divine intervention, both the driver and passenger were saved – though they did suffer some injuries.
Eyewitnesses said that Leontiadis was driving too fast for the conditions of the wet road in Vouliagmeni and at some point lost control of the F430 smashing into a tree on the median. The crash was so severe that the Ferrari broke in two. Read more »
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| Posted: 22 Feb 2012 04:09 PM PST  The new Ford Focus ST with its 250HP 2.0-liter turbo'd four might be nice and dandy, but the Blue Oval has another surprise for hot-hatch aficionados under its sleeves: a replacement to the much acclaimed Focus RS. Last summer, Ford green-lighted the third generation of the RS, though details remained sketchy. Now, CAR magazine has more information on the hottest production Focus yet, which is scheduled for production in 2014. According to the publication, the new Focus RS will be powered by a new 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that is currently under development in North America and which is also tipped to power the next-generation of the Mustang as well - though this is something that has yet to be confirmed. Read more »
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| Angela and Amber Alert: NASCAR Twins Pose for the Camera [NSFW] Posted: 22 Feb 2012 03:27 PM PST  On October 23, 2010, professional racing drivers and sisters Angela and Amber Cope made history by being the first twins to compete in one of the top three series in NASCAR. The two sisters made their debut at the Camping World Truck Series race with Amber finishing 26th and Angela 30th. Now, the 28-year old twins are following in the footsteps of NASCAR driver Danica Patrick by posing in the March issue of the men's magazine Maxim with a hot photo-shoot, a taste of which you can get in the video after the break. Read more »
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| On…and-Off-Star: System Upgrade Causes Malfunctions to GM's Telematics Service Posted: 22 Feb 2012 03:01 PM PST  In a press statement issued on January 31, General Motors announced that its OnStar call centers receive more than 150,000 calls a day. That equates to almost two calls per second. Yet for the past few days, some of the more than 6 million users of the telematics service have been unable to use it. Some OnStar users reported very long waiting times while others that they received automated messages to call back later. The problem, as told by OnStar spokeswoman Cheryl McCaren on FoxNews, was caused by an upgrade to the operating system on Sunday, February 12, which affected non-emergency "Blue Button" services. Read more »
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| New Photos, Video Footage and Full Details on 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Posted: 22 Feb 2012 02:20 PM PST  After yesterday's surprise reveal on the sidelines of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 presentation in Barcelona, the German automaker has now gorged us with extra high-resolution photos and a new video of the 2013 SL63 AMG roadster. The most powerful version of the new SL series will launch in Europe this May with prices in Germany set at €157,675 (US$206,600) for the SL 63 AMG and €189,269.50 (US$246,900) for the "Edition 1", while the optional AMG Performance Packages goes for €14,280 (US$18,600). Mercedes said U.S. sales will start later in the year, with pricing to be announced.
The base version of the 5.5-liter bi-turbocharged V8 delivers 530bhp (537PS) at 5,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft (800Nm) from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm for a 0 to 60mph sprint time of 4.2 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.3"), and to 124mph (200km/h) in 12.9 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155mph (250km/h). Read more »
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| U.S. wants to Limit Use of Distracting Infotainment Systems while Driving Posted: 22 Feb 2012 01:22 PM PST  Ray LaHood is the U.S. Transport Secretary. He is also a man on a mission: to reduce those driving distractions that are believed to be partially responsible for some 5,500 deaths and 500,000 injuries in 2010, accounting to almost 10 percent of all traffic deaths, according to data provided by the Department of Transportation (DoT). Although LaHood does not support extreme measures, like completely banning hands-free calling while driving, he is determined to limit the use of any equipment that distract the driver's attention. "Distracted driving is a dangerous and deadly habit on America's roadways", said LaHood. "That's why I've made it a priority to encourage people to stay focused behind the wheel." Read more »
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| SPY SHOTS: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet is Almost Ready for its Debut Posted: 22 Feb 2012 12:46 PM PST  It won't be long before VW officially presents the 2013 Beetle Cabriolet, as according to sources, the world premiere is planned for the New York Auto Show this April ahead of an on-sale-date later in the year, but our scoop photographers snagged new shots of a nearly camouflage-free prototype while undergoing its final tests. The test car seen in these photos featured a trick disguise around the headlamps, the lower part of the front bumper and the taillights to make it look like the older model.
The new Cabriolet will have a stiffer body structure, resulting in less shake and improved handling. Read more »
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| Driver has a Very Close Call with a Ladder on the Highway Posted: 22 Feb 2012 12:10 PM PST  Understandably, because of the speed you and other drivers are traveling at on the highway, even the smallest object on the road can put you in a very dangerous position – let alone something as big as a ladder. That said, the driver of the sedan you're about to watch in the video that follows after the break, should consider himself extremely lucky to make it out without a scratch - though, a clean set of pants may be necessary... Read more »
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| Ford's New 1.0-liter Three-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine May be Soon Available with up to 177bhp! Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:41 AM PST  It is amazing how the new crop of internal combustion engines have become so much more powerful yet at the same time, more fuel-efficient and greener than their predecessors of past years. Ford's new 1.0-liter EcoBoost petrol unit is a prime example of how far automakers have gone. Despite its small capacity and proportions, the three-cylinder engine that features turbocharging, direct injection and other technologies, develops up to 123bhp, which is an impressive number in itself. Read more »
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| Can the BMW X5M Beat the M3 Coupe Around a Tight Corner? Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:58 AM PST  The X5M may be equipped with a much more powerful 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 pushing out 555-horses to all four corners of the car, but the fact remains that it's a tall and heavy SUV. The M3 Coupe, on the other hand, makes up for its less potent 414-horsepower naturally aspirated 4.0L V8 by being significantly lighter and far more nimble on the road. So if you're on a track, the answer to the question we posed in the title should be obvious. Well, at least it should be if you play a fair game. Watch the video after the break and you'll see what we mean. Read more »
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| GM and PSA Peugeot-Citroen in Talks About a Possible Alliance Posted: 22 Feb 2012 12:58 PM PST  In an interview with radio station Europe1 on Tuesday, French Labor Minister Xavier Bertrand revealed that PSA Peugeot-Citroen CEO Philippe Varin informed the government that the automaker is talking to General Motors about forming an alliance. Reuters reported that GM, which is the world's number one automaker, and the PSA Group, which is the second largest carmaker in Europe, are not discussing a merger, but sharing vehicles and parts. Furthermore, any capital exchange between them would be minimal and purely symbolic. Read more »
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| New Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification Promises Sportier Look and Feel Posted: 22 Feb 2012 10:19 AM PST  Bentley will make its way to this year's edition of the Geneva International Auto Salon in early March with a new edition of its Mulsanne limousine that resurrects the Mulliner nameplate, or to be more precise, the car is being called the 'Mulliner Driving Specification'. The VW Group-owned British automaker says the latest addition to the Mulsanne's range targets customers looking "for a sportier look, feel and character," though there are far less changes than what Bentley would like you to believe. Read more »
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| Nissan Engineer's Show us the 2013 Pathfinder On and Off the Road Posted: 22 Feb 2012 09:42 AM PST  Revealed for the first time at the Detroit motor show back in January followed by another appearance at this month's Chicago auto show, the new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is now heading for regular production with a planned sales date in the U.S. this fall. Since it will be months before we get to see the new seven-seater model in showrooms, the folks at Nissan want to keep our interest in the Pathfinder going with the release of a new video showing the SUV on and off the road. Read more »
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| Live Photos of Ford's New 2013 Fusion NASCAR Racer Posted: 22 Feb 2012 09:05 AM PST  Almost immediately after the debut of the production 2013 Fusion sedan at last month's Detroit Motor Show, Ford lifted the wraps off the NASCAR version that will compete in the next season starting from the Daytona 500 in February 2013. Like all NASCAR racers, the resemblance between the production 2013 Fusion and its competition sibling is only skin deep as the two models are worlds apart when it comes to the inner workings If you follow the break, you'll find a fresh set of photos of Ford's new and old Fusion NASCAR race cars, some of which were shot during the presentation at the Daytona International Speedway. Read more »
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| Alex Wurz Tries Out the Lexus LFA V10 at the Estoril Race Track Posted: 22 Feb 2012 08:35 AM PST  When you have something special in your arsenal as Lexus does with its limited production LFA supercar, it's only reasonable that you'll want to show it off as much as possible. In its newest video, the Japanese company summoned the help of former F1 driver and double Le Mans winner, Alex Wurz, who sat behind the steering wheel of the $375,000 carbon-fiber LFA and took it for a ride around the Autódromo do Estoril circuit in Portugal. Follow the jump to find out how it went down. Read more »
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| Euro NCAP Says Jeep Compass "Disappoints", Honda Civic "Impresses" in Latest Crash Tests Posted: 22 Feb 2012 08:06 AM PST  The latest results from Euro NCAP, which is equivalent to the IIHS in North America, brings good news for some, and bad news for others. The two vehicles tested by the European body are the new 2012 Honda Civic 5-door hatchback and the redesigned Jeep Compass crossover. Starting with the good news, Honda's compact model was awarded the maximum five star rating, achieving high scores in all areas of assessment and putting it on a par with the top models in its category. Euro NCAP said that the passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact while the car scored maximum points in the side barrier test. It also offered adequate protection in the more severe side pole impact, and scored top points for the protection it offered to pedestrians. Read more »
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| Fortwo Driver Makes a Not So Smart Parking Job Posted: 22 Feb 2012 07:17 AM PST  One of the joys of owning a Smart Fotwo is the ability to park in places more fit for a motorcycle than a car, something that comes in very handy in congested cities all over Europe as well as other parts of the world. However, that doesn't mean you should park anywhere you can because you may be in for an unpleasant surprise upon your return as this owner of what looks like it's the Brabus edition of the ForTwo found out, presumably in Paris, France. The driver evidently parked the car over a motorized bollard which had enough power to lift the Fortwo partially in the air. Video follows after the break. Read more »
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| 2013 Audi A3 Three-Door Hatch Leaked in All its Production Glory Posted: 22 Feb 2012 06:49 AM PST  A full set of official photos of the upcoming generation of Audi's A3 hatchback were spilled onto the web today affording us our best look at the new compact car before it heads over to the Geneva Motor Show for its world premiere. These pictures reveal the three-door hatchback variant, though Audi is planning to expand the range with the five-door Sportback, a two-door convertible and for the first time ever, a four-door saloon based on last year's A3 sedan concept.
However, this is not the case as the Audi A3 is the first production model in the VW Group to use the company's brand-new Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) vehicle architecture, which will underpin most new VW Group cars including the Golf Mk7. Read more »
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| New Volvo V40 Five-Door Hatchback Fully Exposed Posted: 22 Feb 2012 06:11 AM PST  No more hiding for the all-new Volvo V40 as a pair of what we believe to be the first official photos of the premium compact model made their way online today via a Polish magazine's Facebook page. The slinky five-door hatchback is scheduled to make its first public outing at the 2012 Geneva Auto Salon at the beginning of March. Read more »
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| New Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse gets 1,200-Horses Posted: 22 Feb 2012 06:06 AM PST  We all knew that the one thing missing from the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, which is the targa-top version of the series, was a little extra oomph as the standard model's 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged 16 cylinder engine with 1,001HP and 1,250 Nm (922 lb-ft) didn't quite make the cut for everyone… The long-rumored open-top version of the now discontinued Veyron 16.4 Super Sports is named the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and it will make its world premiere at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March. Read more »
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| Toyota Releases New Teaser Photos and First Video of FT-Bh Supermini Concept Posted: 22 Feb 2012 05:20 AM PST  We now have a slightly better view of Toyota's brand-new FT-Bh Concept, as the Japanese automaker published the first real life teaser photos and a slightly more revealing video. The name of the prototype model is an acronym for Future Toyota B-segment hybrid. Toyota says that it designed the FT-Bh for maximum fuel efficiency while using economically viable methods and materials for its construction. Read more »
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