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Thursday, 15 September 2016

2016 Fiat 500X Arrival, Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster First Look, Goodwood Revival

Fiat's re-introduction to the U.S. market has hit a bit of a rough patch. After its initial surge, sales of the 500 have cooled considerably, and the bulky 500L hasn't exactly caught on. However, there is reason for renewed optimism.
 
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2016 Fiat 500X Trekking AWD - Four Seasons Introduction
Can the 500X bring steam to Fiat's return?
 
Fiat's re-introduction to the U.S. market has hit a bit of a rough patch. After its initial surge, sales of the 500 have cooled considerably, and the bulky 500L hasn't exactly caught on. However, there is reason for renewed optimism.
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Seven Reasons Why You Must Attend the Goodwood Revival
More than a vintage race in a fancy suit
 
If you've never been to the Goodwood Revival in West Sussex, England, you might be tempted to dismiss the three-day event as mostly hype, thinking that it is nothing more than a vintage race spruced it up with a little fancy fashion. You'd be dead wrong.
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First Look: Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster
Unveiled for Paris in Two Flavors
 
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A Brief History of the 1966 Wolverine Can-Am Race Car
Heads to dealerships soon
 
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Wednesday, 14 September 2016

2016 Ford Focus ST One Week Review, Porsche Ponders EVs, Formula 1 Purchase Analysis

On paper, Ford's second-tier hot hatch seems doomed to live out its days being outgunned and out-praised by its more potent sibling. But numbers on paper don't always tell the real story.
 
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One Week With: 2016 Ford Focus ST
The big star gets all the attention. But watch this one perform.
 
On paper, Ford's second-tier hot hatch seems doomed to live out its days being outgunned and out-praised by its more potent sibling. But numbers on paper don't always tell the real story.
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Porsche Ponders EVs
Electrification likely to start with SUVs
 
Sports cars and SUVs, plus the Panamera—that's what Porsche stands for today, and what it does really well. But what about tomorrow, when new mobility requirements and tougher emissions laws redefine the pleasure of driving and reassess the meaningfulness of performance?
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Ford Focus RS Gets AMS Performance Tune to 410 HP
More boost!
 
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2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Priced at $26,670, Nets 22/30 MPG
Heads to dealerships soon
 
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Tuesday, 13 September 2016

2018 BMW 5 Series Prototype Drive, Mercedes-Benz E400 and E43 AMG First Drive, Mid Engine Corvette Spied

If there ever was a mule that did not need the full black-and-white camouflage treatment, this is it. After all, the new 2018 BMW 5 Series, code-named G30, is anything but a breakthrough design, such as the BMW i8.
 
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First Drive: 2018 BMW 5 Series Prototype
Refreshing Dynamics 1.0: A proper driver's car in a bland wrapper
 
If there ever was a mule that did not need the full black-and-white camouflage treatment, this is it. After all, the new 2018 BMW 5 Series, code-named G30, is anything but a breakthrough design, such as the BMW i8.
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New Cars for 2017: $200k+
The cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs you need to know about for the 2017 model year
 
The 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine now spits out a hellish 666 hp and 516 lb-ft. Weight drops 220 pounds over the 650S Spider, and the body is lengthened with an active aerodynamic package.
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First Drive: 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan
Ready and able. But how willing?
 
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First Drive: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Wagon
A Cult Classic Returns
 
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