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Tech, tires and tears at 24 Hours of Le Mans

New regulations have effectively reset the 91-year-old 24 Hours of Le Mans race back to year zero.
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Is this a leaked first-look at the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V?

Could this image be the leaked first look of the forthcoming 2016 Cadillac ATS-V?
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First drive: 2016 Audi A6 and S6

The 2016 Audi A6 and S6 now offer a level of technology, serenity, efficiency, and downright sportiness that makes the now-infamous monikers even more compelling than before.
2016 Audi TT

First drive: Retro but futuristic, posh but aggressive, Audi’s TT ticks every box

The 2016 Audi TT and TTS pick up where their predecessors left off by combining outstanding styling with hugely pleasurable driving dynamics. To top it all off, the iconic coupe now offers a new, cutting-edge technology suite that ought to make Tesla owners envious.
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First drive: 2014 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe

The 2014 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is as heavy as its name is long. That doesn’t mean, however, it isn’t any good at cornering. Turns out, it’s quite the corner crusher.
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The Asterion ‘hyper cruiser’ is the coolest car Lamborghini never wanted to build

Lamborigini’s Asterion plug-in hybrid concept, with 910 horsepower and a retro-inspired design language, shows what the Italian supercar brand might do if it were someday to build a hyper cruiser.
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Return of Disco: Land Rover unveils the family hauling, off-roading 2015 Discovery Sport

Land Rover has just unveiled its latest car: the 2015 Discovery Sport.
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First drive: 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster

With a cloth top and a 565-horsepower V12 under the hood, the 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster is -- at first glance -- obviously one of the coolest cars on the road. Delightfully, the experience is only heightened by dropping behind the steering wheel.
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Cadillac forsakes its family, becomes separate business, moves to the Big Apple

Cadillac this morning announced it will be moving its corporate headquarters to New York in 2015.
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Hyundai plans Google Glass app that brings check engine lights directly to your retina

Hyundai is joining the Glassware game with an app that allows owners of the 2015 Genesis to control their car from their Google Glass.
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Bad news, Ferrari-driving mobsters: NHTSA recalls 458 over missing trunk release

The NHTSA is recalling all 2010 through 2014 model year Ferrari 458 and 458 Spiders for lack of interior trunk release latch.
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‘No cannoli in the new car!’ Italian cops land a Huracán LP610-4

Lamborghini has donated an Huracán to the Italian State Police. On the heels of the release of the all-new supercar, the specialized law enforcer replaces the fleet of Gallardo supercars that have been in use in Rome and Bologna since 2004.
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Renderings of Lamborghini Huracan leaked! And it looks just like we expected

An image of the Lamborghini Huracan has hit the web. Despite our hopes it’d look a mini Veneno, it instead looks like a fun-size Aventador.
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Bentley planning Mulsanne ‘Azure’ Convertible alongside forthcoming Mulsanne Speed

Bentley head confirms the bespoke British brand is working on a range-topping Mulsanne Convertible. Called the Azure, the new ‘vert will take on the likes of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Drophead and the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Cabriolet.
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By Jove, they’ve found it! German authorities close Autobahn, detonate WWII-era bomb

Earlier this week, German road crews unearthed an 1,100-pound British bomb from WWII.
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Watch valets joy ride your Stingray thanks to the Performance Data Recorder

Chevrolet has improved the functionality of its Corvette Stingray Valet Mode.

Former Microsoft President’s 1954 Ferrari 375 MM named Best In Show at 2014 Pebble Beach

Former Microsoft President Jon Shirley’s 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupe has taken home the Best In Show prize at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours.

Infiniti prices its new 2014 Q50 and Q50 Hybrid models

Replacing the G model, the new Q50 has been priced starting at $36,700.
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Mercedes’ new S-Class Coupe loves corners so much, it actively leans into them

With distinctive bodylines, a world-class interior, 449 horsepower, and an advanced suspension system that literally leans into corners, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe takes heads of state from the backseat and puts them back behind the wheel.
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Good news, one-percenters: Italian supercar maker Pagani opens 5 U.S. showrooms

Italian supercar maker Pagani has opened its first-ever American showrooms.
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Cheer up, America: The 707 HP Dodge SRT Hellcat is more fun than soccer, anyway

Dodge has officially divulged the full power of its forthcoming Challenger SRT Hellcat: 707 horsepower.
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How the tech from the crazy cars of Le Mans will make it to your garage

Le Mans isn’t just about a trophy -- it’s about advancing automotive tech. And this year’s prototypes will be felt in next year’s showrooms.
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A car for the 12 percent: McLaren working on track-taming 650S variant

McLaren, not happy with how manageable its mid-level 650S supercar is on the road, is planning a stripped-down version for the track.
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Ever wanted to own an Audi RS5 DTM racecar? Here’s your chance … in Lego form

Lego is offering up for consideration a scale model of Audi’s RS5 DTM racecar.
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As if Aston Martins weren’t cool enough, its GT cars are getting A/C powered by the sun

Aston Martin has teamed with Hanergy Global Solar to develop solar panel films for the back windows of its GT cars.
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Three reasons to watch (and care about) the 24 Hours of Le Mans race this weekend

If you’ve never followed or cared about the 24 Hour of Le Mans race, this year might be the year to start.
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Pirates, eat your heart out: Rolls-Royce envisions crewless drone freight ships

Rolls-Royce is testing drone ships for international freight. The self-piloted ships would save on shipping costs and be less impactful on the environment.
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McLaren confirms entry-level P13 and track-only P1 by the end of 2015

British supercar maker McLaren has confirmed two new models before the end of 2015: an entry-level P13 and a track-only version of its P1 hyper hybrid.
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Audi’s RS5 TDI concept uses an electronic turbocharger developed for Le Mans

Audi has unveiled it latest concept car: the RS5 TDI.
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What makes the Audi’s A3 1.4 TFSI ultra, ‘ultra’? Its combined 50 mpg

Audi has released the new A3 1.4 TFSI ultra model to its lineup.

New images of the ‘Batman versus Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Batmobile hit the web

Two new images of the latest Batmobile from the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film hit the web.
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That was fast. Ford sells out first 500 2015 Mustangs allocated to Europe

Ford put up for order the first 500 2015 Mustang slated for European sale and they sold out in 30 seconds.
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VW’s GTI Roadster is a demonic wedge on wheels, destined for Gran Turismo – UPDATE

Volkswagen will unveil its latest concept car – the “GTI Roadster, Vision Gran Turismo” – at the 2014 Woerthersee Festival in Australia on May 28th.
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MINI’s Superleggera Vision concept looks like a budget Aston Martin designed by Volvo

MINI unveiled today its latest concept car, the MINI Superleggera Vision.