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VW’s Passat BlueMotion concept proves the Germans aren’t wholly diesel-obsessed

VW's Passat Blue Motion, at 42 mpg shows just how far you can go with a regular gasoline engine. In fact its the most efficient non-hybrid mid-size car.
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The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R begs the question: Why get anything else?

The 2015 Golf R with 33 mpg, all-wheel drive, 290 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds might really be all things to all people.
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Watch Hennessey takes this tuned Chevrolet SS to 163 mph on a Texas toll road

Its not everyday you could to take your supercharged Chevy muscle car up to a 163 mph on a freeway, and even less often that you can do it legally.
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These QR codes tell rescuers how to safely pluck you from your wrecked Mercedes

Mercedes is using QR codes to provide critical vehicle safety information to rescuers to help them rescue you if the worst should happen.
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Laser headlights coming to road-going Audi models … but not to the United States

Audi's CEO has announced that they will be putting laser headlights on cars soon, but unfortunately we won't be getting them in the United States.

Oops. Someone just leaked the performance figures of the track-mastering Corvette Z06

Oh what a difference a technical error makes. Chevy just accidentally leaked the power figures for the new Corvette Z06, and they are staggering.
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BMW’s i8 eco sports car isn’t just a technical design masterpiece; it’s a visual masterpiece, too

BMW's flagship i8 plug-in hybrid might be a revolutionary step forward, but does that mean its going to be a success or will it be another M1?
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Yes, Count Homer, Rolls-Royce’s Ghost V-Specification IS faster than, say, a train

The biggest problem with the Rolls Royce Ghost? Not enough power! Thankfully Rolls has that sorted, with the new tuned V-Specification.
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It might be a tricycle; but it’s no toy. The sillily named Elio trike is coming to CES

Elio motors has been in and out of the news for the last few years, but now its hyper-miling three wheeler is nearing production and coming to CES.
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At long last, Caterham is bringing its Ferrari-beating Seven to the United States

Caterham may be little known in the US, but it makes some of the most incredible cars in the world, and now its bringing its best to America.
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Audi RS 7 vs Porsche Panamera: Which German sedan should you frighten your children in?

Both the Porsche Panamera GTS and the Audi RS 7 are brilliant cars. But which one should you get? We decided to dissect the two Teutonic touring terrors to help you decide.
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Dubai offers deal of the century: Buy a penthouse and get a free Lamborghini Aventador

$400,000 is more than most people pay for a home, but thats the cost of the Lamborghini Aventador you get with the purchase of a new penthouse in Dubai.
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While Americans whine about their blizzard, Canadians are making trucks out of ice

How do you demonstrate the quality of winter batteries? Well if you are Canadian Tire, you build an entire truck out of ice and run it with your battery.
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Used LaFerrari – in ‘like new’ condition – on sale for the low, low price of $3.2 million

One of the very few people to get their hands on a new Ferrari LaFerrari has already sold it, for quite the handsome profit. And now anyone can buy it.
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Think Kia doesn’t makes sports cars, huh? The GT4 Stinger concept should change your mind

A new Kia concept car is not usually the sort of thing to get too excited over. But this 315 horsepower mini Audi R8 is, to put it mildly, a bit different.
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Track-day for Batman! Watch a Lamborghini test driver cane the Veneno coupe on the track

The Lamborghini Veneno looks like something out of a comic book, but it goes like it's from space. In this video the Lambo goes for a spin on the track.
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Is General Motors thinking of buying Tesla? Financial analyst says ‘yes’

Tesla has already beat the odds by not only surviving but beginning to thrive. This success might just have drawn the interest of the big automakers.
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Stop in the name of the law! Cops can use radio waves to bring your car to a halt

Stopping a fleeing car, or a terrorist's car packed with explosives, is no mean feat. But a British company thinks they have the answer: radio waves.
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Tired of Siri? Audi and Google partner to bring Android to next generation of cars

In the ongoing war between Apple and Google to dominate the in-car infotainment system, Google will be partnering with Audi to use Android as an in car OS.

Finally! Lamborghini releases video of the all-new Huracan in donut-y action

After suffering through three annoying videos, Lamborghini has finally teased its latest car, the Huracan, and it's a stunner.
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With the same displacement as a Fiat 500, Ferrari’s Formula 1 turbo V6 makes 600 hp

Formula One's new rules have required some pretty radical changes, the result of which are minuscule engines. But don't worry they still pack a punch.
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Mitsubishi’s Montero is coming back the U.S. and it’s bringing some big batteries

For a long time the Montero belonged in the same conversation as the Toyota Land Cruiser, and when it comes back to the U.S. as a hybrid it might again.
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The power of Voodoo black magic: 2016 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Rumor Roundup

We may know about the basic 2015 Mustang, but what about the more interesting versions. In this piece we gather together all the news about the new Mach 1?

On the twelfth day of Christmas, we gave you the 10 best car videos of the year

Its the time of the year for best of's, and we thought that it would only be appropriate to show you some of the most amazing car videos we saw this year.

Own a piece of pony car history: First 2015 Mustang to be sold at auction in January

Following the lead of the new Corvette Stingray, the first 2015 Mustang sold to the public will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson on January 18th.
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Tesla releases new charging software in response to latest fire

If nothing else the recent fires suffered by Teslas have demonstrated Tesla's commitment to customer service, most recently through a major software update.

Sell your oven and buy a Lamborghini … your supercar can cook turkey, too

Whats the silliest way to cook a turkey? The exhaust from a Lamborghini Aventador! In this video a British man tries just that, with mixed results.
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The Porsche 918 Spyder vs. the McLaren P1: Battle of the hybrid hypercars

In a battle of supercars the choice is never easy but come with us as we try to sort out which is better: the Porsche 918 Spyder or the McLaren P1?

Ford and Ken Block bring us a holiday video that should warm the heart of any Grinch

We have all heard of Ken Block and his amazing videos, but now Ford Europe has brought him to us in 1:64 scale for the holidays.
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Tesla leads yet again … this time in Internet searches among automakers

Anyone who follows the car industry knows that Tesla has been a sensation, but now we have the evidence. Tesla is the most Googled automaker in the U.S.

BMW i8 has lasers for headlights and a key fob that’s smarter than you

Most of the reporting in BMW's new extended range EV has been about its incredible drivetrain, but there is much more to this car than that.
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Holy race lasers, Batman! Audi’s R18 Le Mans hybrid racecar has lasers … for headlights

The Audi R18 e-tron quattro LeMans racer is already a technological powerhouse, but now it has lasers for headlights.
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Let’s hope Lamborghini’s next supercar is a lot cooler than its hype campaign

It's not unusual for car makers to tease important new cars in videos, unfortunately Lamborghini decided on the most annoying ad campaign imaginable.

Clever craigslist ads have nothing on this homemade commercial for a battered 1996 Nissan Maxima

This brilliant video represents the most committed effort I have ever seen to sell a jalopy. It is also perhaps the best car ad ever made.