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VW Concept Van Is Prepped For Global Racing Adventure: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
Volkswagen loves its vans, at least in places that aren’t the United States. To that end, VW has pulled the wraps off a new concept version of its Transporter van at this week’s 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. It’s called the Multivan PanAmericana concept, and if you like to bring your two-wheeled vehicle along on your…
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Hyundai Launches N Performance Division With 871-HP Vision GT Concept: Video
Bugatti isn’t the only automaker with a Vision Gran Turismo concept on display at this week’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Hyundai has unveiled its own concept celebrating the Gran Turismo video game series, but is also using the car to help kick off the launch of its new N performance division. The N division was first…
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More McConaughey In Latest Lincoln MKX Ad: Video
Lincoln’s pensive, zen-like commercials featuring Matthew McConaughey have been ripe for mockery. The high-water mark is unquestionably the brilliant Saturday Night Live parody featuring Jim Carrey, which makes it hard to watch the originals without snickering. But finding other takes isn’t particularly difficult. That said, the spots must be…
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Honda Project 2&4 Ultimate Roadster Concept Unveiled
Honda has combined its motorcycle and automobile expertise to develop a radical concept car that’s been inspired by the world of 2&4 racing, where riders and drivers face off at the track to determine which is the ultimate form of travel. With Honda’s concept, dubbed the Project 2&4, the design team has attempted to end…
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Google Exec’s Wife Hits Fiorano In Her New Ferrari FXX K: Video
We first heard about Google executive Benjamin Sloss and his admiration for the Ferrari brand in 2012 when he paid close to $1.8 million for a Ferrari 599XX Evo in a charity auction. Then, a week ago, he was back proving his generosity once again, this time by presenting his wife Christine with a LaFerrari-based…
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Räikkönen To Join Hamilton On Front Row At 2015 Formula One Italian Grand Prix
We look set for a thrilling race tomorrow at the 2015 Formula One Italian Grand Prix, with local team Ferrari putting in an impressive performance during today’s qualifying session and wowing the crowds. But the Prancing Horse still missed out on the top spot after Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton put in an unbeatable 1:23.397 in…
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gains Three New Variants Including Plug-In Hybrid And Diesel
Mercedes-Benz’s latest C-Class was all-new for 2015 and for its first year on the market the vehicle was offered in just two variants, a C300 and C400, both of which came standard with 4Matic all-wheel drive. For the 2016 model year, the C400 is replaced by the sporty new C450 AMG, and fuel-efficient C300d diesel…
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New Austrian Mountain Lodge Showcases Bentley Lifestyle
The food will be spectacular. The views be breathtaking. The staff, alarmingly accommodating. In short, the new Bentley Lodge Kitzbühel will be better than sleeping in any car. Robert Engstler, Regional Director Europe at Bentley Motors, promises guests will experience unparalleled access to “bespoke experiences such as fishing, hunting…
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: More Power And MPGs, Less Weight
The Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk won’t debut until 2017. In the meantime, we’ll see some incremental improvements for 2016 models. All Grand Cherokees will see reductions in weight, thanks to a new electric power steering system and lighter aluminum suspension bits. Trimming some fat, combined with lower rolling resistance tires, means…