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Formula E Electric Race Car: Test Laps

While it’s going to take us a while to get used to the near silence, and strange whine of the all-electric Spark-Renault SRT_01E Formula E race car, we’re still impressed with the speed, torque and handling these incredible…

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2015 KIA K900

Hot on the heels of the upscale Cadenza, KIA has outed another luxurious sedan. The K900 is a full-size car which can be decked out with high-end touches like premium Nappa leather trimmed seats, wood trim, and aluminum…

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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S Cabriolet

Unveiled to the public at the 2013 L.A. Auto Show, the 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet and Turbo S Cabriolet look to build on Porsche’s well-deserved reputation for their 911 series. Each version is fitted with a twin-turbocharged…

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2014 Range Rover Autobiography Black

Land Rover debuted its 2014 Range Rover Autobiography Black at the 2013 L.A. Auto Show and this luxury SUV is sure to set new standards in its class. The long wheelbase vehicle adds 7.3″ to the second row…

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2015 Mercedes S65 AMG

Mercedes Benz has raised the bar for luxury sedans that also have outrageous performance. The 2015 Mercedes S65 AMG comes equipped with a 6.0-liter biturbo V12 capable of outputting 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. This AMG…

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Toyota FT-86 Open Concept

Outside the U.S., the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ is sold under the Toyota FT-86 badge. Originally spotted back in 2013, Toyota has unveiled an updated (or at least repainted) version of its convertible concept, based on the FT-86, and…

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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG vs. G63 AMG 6×6

The 9,000+ pound, $575,000+ Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 is a totally over-the-the top ride clearly designed for rich oil barons in the deserts of the Middle East. But is it really worth the $400,000 premium over and above…

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2014 Nissan Juke NISMO RS

The 2014 Nissan Juke NISMO RS is Nissan’s “hot hatch” entry for 2014. The Nissan NISMO team had one goal with the vehicle: make it faster. The NISMO RS has a 1.6-liter turbo four cylinder with 215 horsepower…

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Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept

Volkswagen showed off its Design Vision GTI Concept at the 2013 L.A. Auto Show. This GTI is powered by a 503hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine which gets it to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. This is…

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2014 Hyundai Walking Dead Edition Tucson

Any fan of AMC’s The Walking Dead television series knows that a Hyundai SUV has a remarkable ability to survive when all around is decay. The Hyundai Walking Dead Special Edition Tucson arrives in 2014 to coincide with…

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B&B Audi R8 V10 Plus

German tuning group B&B Automotive GmbH has taken their hand to the already very fast Audi R8 V10 to create the 628hp Audi R8 V10 Plus. This adds 78hp to the R8’s standard FSI 5.2-liter V10. In fact,…

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2014 Jaguar F-Type V8 S Review

There’s no denying the Jaguar F-Type is one of those cars that generates an emotional response from the first second you lay eyes on one. But is its beauty more than skin deep? I’ve had the opportunity to…

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Jaguar C-X17 SUV Concept

Jaguar has been working on refinements to their C-X17 SUV concept since it first broke cover back in September 2013. This could indicate it’s moving closer to production. If produced, it would be the British luxury car maker’s…

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