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Self-Driving Cars Now Need a Permit in California 9.17.2014
A few months ago we reported that Google had joined the autonomous car world by announcing its own prototype. According to the Associated Press, automakers have been testing their skills on California roads for years. With the latest addition from the Google fleet the Department of Motor Vehicles couldn’t figure out how many self-driven vehicles were on the… Read More
Mercedes-Benz Announces the New AMG GT 9.12.2014
Mercedes-Benz recently announced the Mercedes-AMG sports car brand was moving into a new sports car segment with the new Mercedes-AMG GT. The GT is the second sports car developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG. The GT is equipped with a newly developed AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine and is the first sports car engine from AMG with internally mounted… Read More
Jaguar has Revealed the New 2015 XE 9.08.2014
Jaguar revealed the XE during an event held at Earls Court in London. The Jaguar XE is the first model developed from Jaguar Land Rover's new modular vehicle architecture and will weigh in on the midsize segment. The long wheelbase and low seating position enable perfect proportions and a streamlined, coupe-like profile. The XE joins the XF and XJ models to… Read More
The All-New 2016 Mazda MX-5 Revealed 9.04.2014
After interminable teasing, Mazda has finally unveiled its long awaited, fourth generation MX-5 Miata sports car. Media events were held simultaneously in the US, Japan, and Spain. According to Mazda "innovate in order to preserve" was the motto for the fourth generation, as the development team searched for innovations that go beyond simple evolution. The… Read More
Land Rover Reveals the New Discovery Sport with a Virgin Galactic Space Trip Competition 9.03.2014
Land Rover has announced that you and a group of three friends, have the chance to win a trip to space with Land Rover’s Galactic Discovery competition. This opportunity is being offered by Land Rover and Virgin Galactic to mark the reveal of the New Discovery Sport, Land Rover’s compact SUV which is new to the Discovery family. The competition was announced… Read More
Ram Launches 2015 Heavy Duty Models 8.27.2014
Over the years we have noticed how seriously Ram takes heavy-duty towing and hauling. With this week’s start of the 2015 model year Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty production, Ram has taken things up a notch. The 2015 Ram 3500 models will offer increased torque ratings of 865 lb.-ft. and an increased payload of 7,390 pounds, while maintaining a class leading… Read More
Chevrolet has set the Price for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 8.25.2014
Chevrolet has announced the starting price for the high performance Corvette Z06 is starting at $78,995, while the convertible model will start at $83,995. The Z06 rejoins the Corvette lineup for 2015 with a stronger aluminum frame, an aero package for performance enhancement and an all-new supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine. The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06… Read More
Safety Website Adds Search for Safety Recalls by VIN Number 8.20.2014
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) every year, millions of vehicles are recalled in the United States due to safety defects. However, despite efforts by manufacturers to notify owners, many of the cars go unrepaired. To help car buyers, owners and renters know that their vehicles are… Read More
Dodge Unveils the New 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 8.13.2014
Last month Dodge unveiled the 2015 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRT equipped with the new 6.2-liter Supercharged Hellcat engine. Today Dodge upped its high-performance game even more with the unveiling of the new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. The new Charger SRT Hellcat will feature the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine that produces 707… Read More
One-of-a-Kind BMW i8 to be Auctioned During Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Weekend 8.11.2014
In celebration of the US arrival of the BMW i8, a one-of-a-kind 2014 BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition will be auctioned off during the annual Pebble Beach Auctions at Pebble Beach. Proceeds of the sale will go to the Pebble Beach Company Foundation and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. According to BMW Group the i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition will be… Read More