| The Hybrid of Your Dreams: 2014 McLaren P1 Supercar Officially Rated at 903 Horsepower |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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Supercars with earth-shattering performance aren’t supposed to be environmentally conscious. Yet, the times we live in dictate they’re going to have to be or they’re not going to be around too much longer. The 2014 McLaren P1 is among the first to conform, officially debuting its hybrid powertrain before next month’s Geneva Motor Show. What’s familiar [...]
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| 2014 Volvo XC70: Minor Cosmetic Changes and More Nanny Systems [2013 Geneva Auto Show] |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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Back in the early days of the crossover megatrend, many weren’t much more than regular sedans or station wagons with higher ground clearance. Thus, the Volvo V70, a face-lifted 850 wagon, became the XC Cross Country. Unpainted body cladding, a jacked-up suspension, and earthy color schemes set it apart from the more streamlined base [...]
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| 2014 Volvo S60: A Blander Face, More Technology, Still No Wagon for U.S. [2013 Geneva Auto Show] |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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Volvo’s S60 sedan is an enjoyable sport-luxury sedan, with saucy Scandinavian sheetmetal and fine driving dynamics in a right-sized package. Our 40,000-mile test of a 2012 S60 T6 AWD was a pleasant experience when the car wasn’t away due to a long, drawn-out electronics issue. But after three years on sale here in the U.S.—and [...]
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| Rolls-Royce Wraith Interior Teased, Inspired by Yachts, Airplanes, and France [2013 Geneva Auto Show] |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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Sir Frederick Henry Royce, OBE, was the 1st Baronet of Seaton. He was likely not a tease, but that hasn’t stopped the company he helped found from slowly revealing details on its upcoming Rolls-Royce Wraith. We’ve been told that it will be the most powerful Rolls ever built. That its 6.6-liter twin-turbo V-12 will trigger a [...]
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| 2014 Audi RS Q3: The RS-ified Cute-Ute Becomes a Reality—For Europe [2013 Geneva Auto Show] |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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Audi launched the Q3 and its innocent-enough lineup of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines in the summer of 2011. Around the same time, the folks in Ingolstadt installed the fantastic turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder from the TT RS and RS3 into the innocuous-looking Q3 crossover, and then decided to let journalists take extended drives in the [...]
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| We Hear: Lamborghini Urus Plug-in Hybrid Possible if SUV Approved for Production |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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The Lamborghini Urus SUV previewed in concept form at last year’s Beijing auto show could very well be the bull brand’s third model, but thus far Lambo hasn’t confirmed the vehicle for production. Now, a report from Italian site Ansa says the model, which is nearing production approval, could be the brand’s first plug-in hybrid. [...]
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| Dramatic 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ad Features Quote From “Any Given Sunday” |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee video below is yet another example of Chrysler’s knack for tying in memorable pop culture quotes into its advertisements. In this case it’s the locker room speech in the movie “Any Given Sunday” in which a football coach, played by Al Pacino, gives his take on life and the [...]
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| 306-HP Audi RS Q3 Crossover Previewed Before Geneva Motor Show |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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Audi’s littlest SUV will soon be wearing one of the company’s sportiest badges: the German automaker announced that it will debut an RS version of the Q3 CUV at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The RS Q3, as the name would suggest, is Audi’s RennSport version of the Q3 compact utility vehicle sold in Europe, [...]
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| Spied! Next-Generation Hyundai Genesis Sedan Shows Off its Interior |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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A Hyundai Genesis sedan prototype was last caught a few months ago, giving us a sneak peek at its exterior design. This time around, the photographer was able to snap a few photos of the interior, which reveals some noticeable changes compared to the current-generation Genesis four-door. For starters, the new Hyundai sedan will feature [...]
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| Thread of the Day: What New Cars Have the Best Names? |
Feb 20th, 2013 |
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An evocative car name is sometimes nearly as important as the quality of the car itself. Take the Ford Mustang — the muscle car’s name was inspired by executive stylist John Najjar, recalling the P-51 Mustang fighter plane from World War II. Had the Mustang been given a different name, would it still have as [...]
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