| Refreshing or Revolting: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan |
May 17th, 2013 |
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Just when you thought the Mercedes S-Class sedan couldn’t get any grander, it has. The redesigned 2014 sedan not only boasts a ton of technology, the sedan also wears a fancier suit compared to the last-generation sedan. Up front, the 2014 S-Class sedan commands more of a presence with a larger grille that’s stretched out [...]
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| Storm the Colorado Rockies in a 2013 Audi S8 on Epic Drives |
May 17th, 2013 |
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On this episode of Epic Drives, host Arthur St. Antoine hits the high roads in wintery Colorado. A bitterly cold and snowy location deserves a car well prepared for the climb, which is why St. Antoine chose the 520-hp 2013 Audi S8 sports sedan to drive through the scenic Rocky Mountains. Starting at Fort Collins [...]
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| TOTD: Is There Room in Cadillac’s Lineup for a Third SUV? |
May 17th, 2013 |
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While Cadillac sells more models every month than Lincoln, Ford’s premium brand offers more SUVs. Where Cadillac showrooms feature the Escalade and SRX, Lincoln offers the Navigator, MKT, and MKX, while development continues on the Ford Escape-based MKC crossover. We’re revisiting a thread originally started last year, in which Motor Trend forum member PR32A asked [...]
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| Our Cars: 2013 Mini Cooper S Coupe Goes on Vacation |
May 17th, 2013 |
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The 2013 Mini Cooper S Coupe offers more style than the conventional Mini hatchback. But what must one give up for the stylish sloping roof and two-seat configuration? To find out, we took the two-seat S Coupe up scenic Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to Northern California, then over to Reno, Nevada, before heading back to [...]
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| To Protect and Impress: Bugatti Veyron Joining Dubai Police Fleet |
May 17th, 2013 |
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When it rains, it pours — even in the middle of the Arabian Desert. Weeks after adding Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari FF, and Chevrolet Camaro police cars to its fleet (among other things), the Dubai Police Force plans to add an even more exclusive exotic to its ranks: the Bugatti Veyron. The above rendering of a [...]
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| MT Poll: Which Fast and Furious Movie is Your Favorite? |
May 17th, 2013 |
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The Fast and Furious franchise is blowing up once again now that the sixth installment, “Fast & Furious 6″ is hitting theaters, and the seventh movie is on the horizon. While we’ve seen lots of modified cars, unrealistic car chase scenes, and underwhelming acting in just about every one of them, many enthusiasts still have [...]
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| NTSB Recommends Lower Blood Alcohol Limit for Drivers |
May 17th, 2013 |
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) made 19 recommendations to lower alcohol-related automotive deaths this week, including a recommendation for all 50 states to lower blood alcohol content (BAC) level to 0.05 to less. Other recommendations include stiffer punishments, better enforcement of existing laws, and wider use of technology to eventually lower the number of [...]
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| Food trucks from Baltimore and Washington to square off |
May 17th, 2013 |
Get ready to roll. Baltimore and Washington’s fleets of food trucks are squaring off again. Some 40 trucks, 20 from each city, are expected to attend the second Taste of Two Cities event on June 1, which is relocating from Westport Waterfront to Rash Field. Food trucks from Baltimore and Washington will compete in several categories. An overall winner will be presented the Mayor’s ...
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| Prague to dedicate train cars to singles seeking relationships |
May 17th, 2013 |
Transport officials in the Czech capital said Prague's trains will soon offer cars geared exclusively toward singles seeking to meet a special someone. Ropid, Prague's transport company, said the details of the scheme are still being worked out, but the idea is to have designated train cars for singles seeking to meet a special someone without having to sacrifice the time demanded by ...
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| 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE First drive |
May 17th, 2013 |
Jaguar design chief Ian Callum and his team have made the new F-TYPE sports car resolutely modern, avoiding retro details or blatant references to the legendary E-Type. For more than a half-century, the world has awaited a new sports car ...
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