Nissan Leaf Vs. Ford Focus Electric: Compare Cars

If you're considering a battery-electric car, the Nissan Leaf and the Ford Focus Electric represent two very different answers to the same question: What should a compact electric hatchback look like? The Leaf is by far the best-selling electric car sold both in North America and worldwide. But its design is distinctive and polarizing, enough so... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1EKMXmM via IFT...

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2016 Lexus LX 570 Leaked

Hot on the heels of leaked images of the updated 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser comes our first look at the big SUV’s corporate cousin, the 2016 Lexus LX 570. Both vehicles can trace their roots to the 2008 model year, when they were introduced as all-new models, and both were given updates for 2013. We should see these latest updated Land Cruiser... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1PWnwdz via IFT...

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Jaguar Partnership Challenges Students To Design Sports Cars For 2030--And Beyond

What the automotive landscape will look like in 2030 is a mystery—but that doesn't mean designers aren't thinking about it. To that end, Jaguar has enlisted the help of students at Pasadena's Art Center College of Design—known for its Transportation school—along with budding designers at the Academy of Art University in San... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1K21fXc via IFT...

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Pre-Owned Tesla Model S Start From $55,000

Anyone interested in getting their hands on Tesla’s universally acclaimed all-electric sports car will be happy to know that certified pre-owned Model S vehicles will be available for as low as $55,000. The used cars are available through Tesla’s website here, and serve American markets in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Florida, Hawaii, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle, and Washington DC. The American automaker launched...

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Smart Cabrio Crashes During Test Drive: Spy Shots

Contrary to this latest batch of spy shots, Daimler’s Smart division is not working on an off-road version of the 2016 Smart Fortwo or a tow-capable version of the new Smart Forfour. Instead, the spy photographers came upon an unfortunate engineer who seems to have driven off the road and gotten stuck in the thick vegetation. The circumstances behind the incident are unknown, but it wasn’t severe enough to cause the airbags to deploy. Fortunately,...

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Next Volkswagen Golf GTI Could Deliver 300 HP

The Volkswagen Golf lineup is set for realignment at the top end of the performance spectrum, with new eighth-generation fast Golfs on the way, including a 300-horsepower Golf GTI, 350-horsepower Golf R and a new Golf RS variant with 400 horsepower. The next GTI will retain front-wheel-drive, while all-wheel-drive will be saved for the R and RS. We’ll likely get a preview of this new hierarchy when a production version of the 400-horsepower Golf...

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Mercedes-AMG GT S Is The New Safety Car For DTM

AMG-prepped Mercedes-Benz cars have a long and storied history as pace cars. From the SLS AMG to the C63 AMG, among others, Affalterbach’s beefed-up cars have acted as pace-setters in extremely popular series the world over, such as Formula One and DTM. The SLS AMG alone paced Formula One for five consecutive seasons between 2010 and 2014. Quite an achievement! With the flagship SLS AMG already discontinued, it’s the Mercedes-AMG GT’s turn to keep...

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FCA Cutting Powertrain Warranties, Includes Ram and Jeep

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles looks to be cutting the mileage coverage of its powertrain warranty for nearly every vehicle in its fleet, including all gasoline-powered Ram and Jeep vehicles. Since 2009, the automaker has offered a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, but starting on 2016 models, FCA will only offer a five-year/60,000-mile coverage. FCA Cutting Powertrain Warranties, Includes Ram and Jeep originally appeared on topspeed.com on...

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Mini Cooper S

It’s been only 13 years since BMW revived the Mini brand in 2001, and the Cooper has already been treated to a second overhaul for the 2014 model year. The redesign brought many changes inside and out, including fresh drivetrains. The Cooper S was upgraded to a larger four-cylinder engine that not only delivers more power and torque, but better fuel economy too. The most striking fact about it, though, is that it’s longer and wider than it has ever...

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Ram Trucks and FCA Donate $100k To Support Texas Flood Victims

Watch the news and there’s no missing the widespread flooding happening all across Texas. Reports say the flooding and flood warnings extend nearly 800 miles from southern Texas and into Missouri. Thousands have been affected and millions of dollars in damage have occurred. Worse yet, reports say at least 27 people have died and 13 are still missing. Needleless to say, it’s a tough situation. Ram Trucks and FCA Donate $100k To Support Texas Flood...

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Has A Perfect 50/50 Weight Ratio: Video

“Simplify, then add lightness” was the guiding principle set forth by Lotus founder Colin Chapman, and his company has (mostly) adhered to that philosophy ever since. But 21-years-ago, Mazda took a page from Chapman’s book when it introduced the first MX-5 Miata. Here was lightweight, open-top sports car in the spirit of British roadsters from the 1960s and 1970s, except it had functional electronics and didn’t burn through all its oil in a week....

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Need for Speed Reboot Announced For This Fall

Fans of the Need For Speed franchise have had a rough year. It has been about that long since news came out that Ghost Games, the Swedish studio that has been handling the NFS games for EA since 2013’s Need For Speed Rivals, was laying off staff and that the layoffs would mean a delay on the next title. But now we finally have word that a new title will be brought out in the fall, called simply: Need For Speed. EA is calling this a “reboot,” which...

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Can-Am Recalls Spyder RT And DS 70 And DS 90 Models Over Multitude Of Issues

The Can-Am Spyder RT has been subjected to another recall, proving that there seems to be no end in sight for the reverse trike’s multitude of issues. Not surprisingly, the latest recall is also fire hazard-related, similar to previous safety concerns that have plagued earlier versions of the model. Almost 7,100 units of the Spyder RT are affected by the recall, all of which are units made from 2013. Even earlier models, those built from 2008 to...

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Mad Max 'Savage Road' Story Trailer Shows More Gorgeous Action: Video

When Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the gameplay trailer for its forthcoming Mad Max: Fury Road movie tie-in back in April, we described it as looking "apocalyptically awesome." And the game's new story trailer released this week? It looks even better. Which could prove good or bad for the console adventure. A month ago, Mad Max... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1GLHx0M via IFT...

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Chip Foose 2015 Mustang, 2016 Camaro Production, Audi R8 e-tron: This Week’s Top Photos

American tuning legend Chip Foose revealed his first take on the 2015 Ford Mustang this week. He and the team at Modern Muscle Design have packed the car with a supercharged V-8 delivering more than 800 horsepower, and they’re going to give this first one away. Zagato’s latest coachbuilt special is a V-8-powered GT called the Mostro... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1QgRfJj via IFT...

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Ford Expands Takata Airbag Recall With GT, Mustang, Ranger: Nearly 1.5 Million Vehicles Affected

Earlier today, we reported on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' expansion of recalls to replace Takata-brand airbags installed in select Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi vehicles. But FCA isn't the only car company enlarging its recall roster: Ford Motor Company has gotten in on the act, too. As we mentioned previously, these expansions stem from Takata's... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Jdhjoh via IFT...

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U.S. Road Deaths Are Falling, But Here's Where They're On The Rise

Yes, we’re getting safer, and road deaths are falling (slightly), both in the U.S. and over a broad group of countries that are working together to improve safety. Yet there’s no resting on laurels here. The projected reduction in U.S. road fatalities is less than a tenth of a percent from 2013’s final figure of 32,719, and the... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Bv4Fuv via IFT...

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Mazda Shows Off 2016 MX-5 Miata's 50/50 Weight Split: Video

When Mazda engineers were faced with the task of designing the fourth-generation of the company's iconic MX-5 Miata, the paramount importance was not lost on them. The MX-5 is revered in enthusiast circles—an entire generation has grown up with it. MUST WATCH: Audi RS 6 Driver Runs Red Light, Gets Smacked By Tram: Video So to insure their... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1KtObrs via IFT...

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Fiat Chrysler Teases SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo: Video

Spoiler alert: We might want to it be, but this Tomahawk has nothing to do with the concept—call it the suicide machine of our dreams—which Dodge debuted a decade ago. That Tomahawk was a two-wheeled, weaponized Viper powertrain, seemingly as designed to draw blood as its namesake battle hatchet. This one, on the other hand, is a car... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1dCdAoC via IFT...

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LR4-Replacing Discovery SUV To Be First With ‘SVX’ Special Off-Road Treatment

Earlier this month we reported that Jaguar Land Rover’s new Special Vehicles Operations (SVO) was looking at SVX branding for fully-capable off-road versions of Land Rover’s SUVs, something along the lines of the hardcore off-roaders found in events like the Dakar Rally and the now-defunct Camel Trophy. DON'T MISS: Official... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1RvK6Hr via IFT...

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Polaris Off-Roader 2015 winner announced

The 2015 edition of the Polaris Off-Roader 2015 concluded recently and it was Kabir Waraich aboard the Polaris RZR S800 to emerge victorious. Kabir Waraich emerged winner from amongst twelve finalists who were competing for the coveted title which was being conducted for the first occasion. The Polaris Off-Roader 2015 was a unique combination of adventure and reality show and was organised by Polaris India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of...

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Crazy: Woman teaches cheating husband a lesson, amasses fine worth Rs 50 lakh in a night

Representational pic Female jealousy can rear its ugly head when one least expects it, and this aptly stands true for a Saudi man who married for the second time. So upset was his first wife that she decided to teach him a good lesson on the very first night post his second marriage. The woman decided to take her husband's car on a joyride, but she had some wicked plans playing on her mind. The woman broke the traffic rules and amassed fines worth...

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GM Product Chief Mark Reuss To Pace 2015 IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix In A Corvette Z06

IndyCar heads to Detroit this weekend for the ‘Chevrolet Dual in Detroit’ hosted on the Belle Isle Park road course, and none other than General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] product chief Mark Reuss will be handling pacing duties. Last year he was behind the wheel of a Corvette Stingray but this year he’ll be in a new Corvette Z06... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1dBXECU via IFT...

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Watch Out: Driver Fined For Changing Songs Via Apple Watch

That didn't take long. The Apple Watch isn't even available in stores yet—only early adopters who preordered have one—and a Canadian man has already been ticketed for using it while driving. Maybe he should have waited for CarPlay? Details come from Canada's CTV News, which reports that Quebec man Jeffrey Macesin is facing a $120 fine... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1QfAHBa via IFT...

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Which BMW M5 would you choose?

Bargain hunters, prepare: one man’s collection of seven M5s is up for auction. Your favourite? from Top Gear Car News http://ift.tt/1JZgAaV via IFT...

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London Motor Show 2016 to bring major car shows back to capital

News 29 May, 2015 The 2016 London Motor Show is set to be a motor show with a difference; held at iconic Battersea Park next year from Latest http://ift.tt/1FIixoW via IFT...

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Fiat Chrysler Expands Takata Airbag Recall By 4.7 Million Vehicles: Ram, Durango, Charger, More

And so it begins. Last week, Japan's Takata Corporation finally agreed to expand recalls of its deeply flawed airbags, which have been linked to at least six deaths and dozens of injuries in the U.S. and Asia. As a result, the total number of vehicles affected has reached 34 million, making the Takata recall the largest automotive recall ever... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Rv9FZ3 via IFT...

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2016 Audi A8 Gets New Sport Trim

Audi has started work on its next-generation A8 but the new model is still a couple of years away. In the meantime, the current one is still looking fresh thanks to a facelift introduced for the 2015 model year. And now for 2016, Audi’s flagship sedan benefits from new Sport trim designed to fill the gap between the A8 4.0 T and S8. The 2016... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1KtuSib via IFT...

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2015 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe launch photo gallery

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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, PSC SP-200 SIN Supercar, Koenigsegg One:1 At Suzuka: Today's Car News

Scans of what’s alleged to be a brochure for an updated version of the Toyota Land Cruiser have hit the web. The updated Land Cruiser, which is expected for the 2016 model year, appears to be receiving new sheet metal and a revised dash. An American firm by the name of PSC Motors has announced plans for a hybrid supercar delivering upwards... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1ACkWTa via IFT...

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First drive: 2015 Vauxhall Viva

Is Vauxhall's baby five-door a worthy rival to the Fiat Panda and VW Up? Paul Horrell investigates from Top Gear Car News http://ift.tt/1HRWWho via IFT...

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2015 Chevy Traverse, New American Supercar, VW Beetle Dune: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection: 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Review The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse is a large crossover that’s nearly as roomy as the truck-based GMC Tahoe and Chevy Suburban SUVs, but offers friendlier driving traits thanks to its car-type platform. Like Tesla & BMW, Ford Is Sharing Electric Car Technology With Rivals In June of 2014... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1J8j2N3 via IFT...

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

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EXCLUSIVE - Ferrari reveals complete price range in India

Ferrari is possibly the world's greatest automotive marquee and has been closely associated with motorsport ranging from Formula 1 and endurance racing since its inception. In India though, Ferrari's history has been slightly chequered due to errant dealers and minimal presence in cities like Mumbai. Now though, with a new and popular dealer, Navnit Motors appointed to take on operations and sales in Mumbai, both automotive enthusiasts and more...

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