2017 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo preview

BMW has updated its 3-Series Gran Turismo but just by looking at the vehicle you’d be hard pressed to guess there are any changes at all. That’s because, like the recently updated 3-Series sedan and Sports Wagon, most of the changes have taken place beneath the sheet metal. BMW says the 3-Series GT, along with the larger 5-Series GT... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1O4f4Ji via IFT...

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Hyundai enables DIY CarPlay, Android Auto upgrades for some 2015-2016 models

In the not-too-distant past, buying a new car meant that you were able not only to flaunt the latest styling for a few years but also to relish the latest-and-best set of technology and entertainment features. Today it’s all on a much shorter timer, as vehicle dashes are far more influenced by the pace of the personal electronics sector than... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Wvx2qS via IFT...

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One-off Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet spotted in the wild

Seeing any Bugatti Veyron—heck, any Bugatti—on a public road will induce a double take, but the one-off collaboration between the automaker and the French artist Bernar Venet? Well, that's essentially unheard of. Car spotter Jeroen, a popular Youtuber with an uncanny ability to stumble across the rarest and most unique cars in the... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1RKssNp via IFT...

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That Subaru Rumble? Here's why that happens

There's no doubt that you've heard the distinctive noise that is a Subaru in the distance. It's a rumble and you know what it means. A 2.5-liter "boxer" flat-4 engine is heading your way, and it's eager to spit noise into your ear holes. Why does it sound so different than any other engine on the road? That's a question best answered by our friend... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1TV99FG via IFT...

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Smart, Tesla bottom of pack for software glitches

In a new study, findings revealed that Smart and Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA], which represent two very different ends of the automotive market, are both subject to the most complaints from consumers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding defects in their software systems. Among other things, the study reveals that consumer... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Y1gpmg via IFT...

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2016 Honda Pilot long-term road test: 7 reasons to buy one

We're entering month four with our long-term 2016 Honda Pilot Touring AWD, and the miles continue to roll up without a hitch. That's as we expected. We spent a lot of time with the Pilot last year in its run-up to our Best Car To Buy 2016 award. It was just about a year ago we took it for a first drive, and six months ago when it won our trophy... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1sJ7dXG via IFT...

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Report: VW looking to build battery plant, electric car platform for larger cars

As it tries to dig itself out of the diesel scandal, Volkswagen is paying more attention to electric cars. The German automaker has already discussed an all-electric version of the next Phaeton, and a dedicated platform for small electric cars called MEB. Now it seems there are other VW electric-car developments afoot, including a possible new... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1VtbM3K via IFT...

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Buick Regal Wagon allegedly confirmed

Buick is working on a new generation of its Regal, and according to the folks at GM Inside News the car will be available as a wagon in the United States. The information was allegedly confirmed during a recent dealer meeting where Buick showed next-generation versions of the Regal and Enclave. Both models are due for the 2018 model year which... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1TI8LYT via IFT...

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New "Top Gear": A hit or miss?

The automotive world isn't talking as much about Alexander Rossi's fuel-saving win in the 2016 Indianapolis 500 as much as it is about the BBC's rebooted Top Gear series, which also aired over the weekend. Initial response online appears to have been largely negative, with the bulk of the criticism surrounding new presenter Chris Evans. In a move... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/25yCfTS via IFT...

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2018 BMW i8 spy shots

BMW is out testing a version of its i8 plug-in hybrid sporting a few modifications on the surrounding streets of its technical center in Munich, Germany. The modifications include a vented panel replacing the rear windshield as well as lowered suspension and a set of AP Racing brakes. It’s possible the car is an early prototype for an... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1ZaClKd via IFT...

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2013-2016 Fiat 500e recalled for software glitch

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 2013-2016 models of the Fiat 500e electric car to fix a software glitch. According to the automaker, more than 16,000 vehicles in the U.S. are affected. In a brief press release, FCA says that "A routine component check by FCA US discovered certain vehicles are equipped with software that may misread... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1WWDOpD via IFT...

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Stop talking about 'accidents', start talking about 'collisions'

Despite all the empty rhetoric you might hear on the campaign trail, words still mean things. Some auto safety activists want people to start using the words "collision" and "crash" rather than "accident" to ensure that everyone understands the nature of those events. The distinction might seem semantic--and obviously, it is--but it's an important... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/25x1EtE via IFT...

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McLaren 688HS, Subaru Levorg STI Sport, huge car collection opens: Car News Headlines

McLaren’s Super Series looks set to receive a new variant positioned above the 675LT. The car is called the 688HS and the first couple of photos have made their way onto the Internet. Subaru has unveiled a new STI model. It’s based on the Levorg wagon sold overseas and right now has only been announced for the Japanese market where it... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1TI2H2x via IFT...

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Ferrari 458 MM Speciale is the latest supercar from the Special Projects division

Ferrari's [NYSE:RACE] Styling Center has finally taken the wraps off of its latest Special Projects car: the one-off 458 MM Speciale inspired in part by the 288 GTO of the 1980s and based on the 458 Speciale. Like that now-classic GTO, the newest Special Projects car's A-pillar has been blacked out. Swathed in a unique Bianco Italia white paint... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/25yuY6D via IFT...

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2017 Audi TT, 2017 Ford Fusion, Subaru Levorg STI Sport: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection: 2015 Toyota Yaris recalled for suspension problem Toyota has issued a recall for roughly 3,100 Toyota Yaris hatchbacks from the 2015 model year. According to the automaker, some of those vehicles may suffer from suspension problems that could increase the likelihood of crashes. 2017 Audi TT review The fully redesigned... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1UaG1Yc via IFT...

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Report: Charger likely to undergo another update before arrival of all-new model

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] in its five-year strategy announcement made in May 2014 stated that a new Dodge Charger would be launched in 2018. Reports last year claimed the new Charger’s launch had been pushed back to 2019 or perhaps even later. Now we’re hearing that a new Charger won’t arrive until early in the next... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1WWveHn via IFT...

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Report: BMW to revive 8-Series, reposition 6-Series as 911 rival

BMW in March confirmed plans to launch a model positioned above its 7-Series, a model that’s likely be a large, luxurious coupe reviving the 8-Series nameplate. And the automaker recently made moves to protect trademarks that only increase the likelihood of a new 8-Series being in the works. The trademarks include “850”... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/25wzwXB via IFT...

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McLaren 688 HS leaked

McLaren looks to be readying a new supercar for its Super Series range even more potent than the 666-horsepower 675LT. The first photos of what’s alleged to be a 688 High Sport have surfaced on Dutch website Auto Gespot. McLaren’s last High Sport model, HS for short, was based on the 12C and came with a few visual mods as well as extra... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1sYuLsq via IFT...

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First Hyundai N performance car to be based on next-gen i30 (Elantra GT)

Hyundai is looking to compete on the world stage in the area of performance cars and recently launched its N sub-brand to focus on just that. Heading up Hyundai N is none other than former BMW M engineering boss Albert Biermann. He and his team plan to use knowledge gained in motorsport, which for Hyundai primarily means the World Rally... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/25waqbx via IFT...

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Australia home to one of the world’s biggest car collections--and it’s open to the public

For a country with only around 23 million people, Australia always impresses us with its ability to punch above its weight when it comes to car culture. For decades it’s had its own models designed, developed and built locally; hosted a Formula One race plus its own V8 Supercars (now Supercars) series; and produced one of the greatest... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1XLdNsg via IFT...

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Subaru Levorg STI Sport revealed

Subaru has taken the wraps off a new model based on the Japanese-market Levorg wagon. The car is called the Levorg STI Sport, and it’s been developed by the automaker’s in-house tuner Subaru Tecnica International. The “Sport” in the title signifies that this isn’t one of the tuner’s dedicated performance... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Y0sgkN via IFT...

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Mazzanti's new supercar revealed as 1,000-hp Evantra Millecavalli in latest teaser

Italy’s Mazzanti may not be as widely recognized as Ferrari [NYSE:RACE], Lamborghini and Pagani, but it’s certainly in the same league as those illustrious brands at least when it comes to performance. The company originally built grand tourers with retro styling, but for its third car Mazzanti went the supercar route. The car... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1XIm00r via IFT...

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Hamilton wins Formula One Monaco GP after Red Bull stuff up

Lewis Hamilton took home his first victory in the 2016 Formula One World Championship at an eventful Monaco Grand Prix yesterday. It was only the second time in eight years that the Mercedes AMG driver has won in Monaco, a place he also happens to call home, but it almost didn’t come to be. The race started behind the safety due to wet... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Vpx6Hv via IFT...

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BMW celebrates 30 years of the M3

The M3 has turned 30 and to celebrate the milestone BMW has presented the 30 Jahre Edition based on the current model. The automaker did the same when its M5 turned 30 two years ago. The M3 30 Jahre Edition comes in the exclusive color Macao Blue metallic, which once celebrated its premiere in BMW’s color range as a special option for the... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1U4yYAp via IFT...

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Google opening autonomous car research facility in Michigan

Google is set to establish a new presence in Motor City by opening up a new 53,000-square foot facility dedicated to autonomous car development. The facility, under construction in the Detroit suburb of Novi, will take advantage of a large engineering labor pool in Michigan. The facility is also not far from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' [NYSE:FCAU]... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1TKItdZ via IFT...

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Koenigsegg One:1 at Vmax200, 2017 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: This Week’s Top Photos

Last weekend was the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, and the event, held on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, saw the unveiling of a new BMW Hommage concept. The latest is based on the M2 and honors the 02 Series of coupes that went into production 50 years ago. Sadly, the Hommage cars are pure design studies and aren’t meant... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1TOn01K via IFT...

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Porsche 906

Widely known as Porsche’s last road-going sports prototype, the Type 906, also known as the Carerra 6, celebrates its 50th birthday in 2016 and, given its importance in Porsche’s racing history, a look back is by all means necessary. While not innovative in its own right, the 906 put the brand on a road that led, to the launch of the astounding 917 which, like many success stories, had somewhat humble beginnings. The beginnings lay in Porsche’s...

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You Can Now Configure Your Own Aston Martin GT8 Online

Just last April we learned that Aston Martin was planning a race-focused version of the V8 Vantage, and just a few days after that we saw the prototype tearing up the Nürburgring. Aston Martin wasted little time and debuted the Aston Martin Vantage GT8 – a car that follows in the footsteps of the GT12 – for the whole world to see just days later. Of course, the GT8 is a limited-edition model and will only be produced in 150 examples, but that doesn’t...

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Bentley Prepares To Bring The 6.75-Liter V-8 Engine To An End

It seems hard to believe, but Bentley’s famed 6.75-liter V-8 engine has been around for 57 years. Over the years, the engine has been upgraded to comply with ever-increasing emissions and fuel economy standards that brought the aging power plant into the world of fuel injection, camshaft phasing, and stronger internal components. The engine hasn’t exactly exceeded its life expectancy yet, as Bentley could bring things like direct fuel injection...

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Renault Clio R.S. 16

The fourth-generation Renault Clio was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show with a significantly redesigned body and interior as well as brand-new and updated engines. Unlike its predecessors, it didn’t receive three-door hatchback and sedan versions, being offered only as a five-door hatch or five-door estate. The Clio IV is underpinned by the Alliance B platform co-developed by Renault and Nissan in the late 1990s, but features comprehensive...

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BMW X1

It’s been six years since BMW stormed the mini SUV segment with the X1, and the German automaker has just launched the second-generation version of the car that made Audi and Mercedes-Benz create the Q3 and GLA, respectively. Introduced in 2009 as the brand’s smallest crossover and fourth SUV after the X3, X5, and X6, the X1 was praised for its powerful engines, sedan-like dynamics, and good fuel economy. A commercial success with more than 700,000...

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Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig to headline NASCAR-themed movie

A new NASCAR-themed movie is headed to theaters late next year, but it doesn't look like it will have much in common with "Talladega Nights" or "Days of Thunder." Set to star Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig, Riley Keough, Adam Driver, and Seth MacFarlane, "Logan Lucky" will depict a heist at Charlotte Motor Speedway. According to early reports out of... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1P4xSZ4 via IFT...

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Late F1 driver Bianchi's family starts foundation to support up-and-coming racers

The family of the late Formula 1 racer Jules Bianchi intends to honor the driver by creating a foundation aimed at helping young drivers ascend the motorsports ladder from karting to F1 racing. Bianchi passed away last summer after succumbing to injuries he sustained in a wreck at the October 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. He was just 25. “My son... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1TJSchk via IFT...

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Peugeot L500 R HYbrid

It was 100 years ago that Dario Resta and his Peugeot L45 averages a speed of 83.89 mph and won the Indianapolis 500 race of 1916. That was only one of three victories that Peugeot managed to attain between 1913 and 1919 at the Indy 500. Now in 2016, Peugeot has announced the Peugeot L500 R Hybrid to pay tribute to such an accomplishment and the “Charlatans” team that made it possible. The concept is said to be a “futuristic interpretation of the...

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Fan infighting, track weapons, horrible first cars and more: This Week On The Forums

Finding love is hard, even if you don't live in the shadow of a famous sibling. Kim Yo-jong has it tougher than most though, as her sibling is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. And while not much is known about Kim Jong-un, his penchant for concentration camps and brutal executions means few suitors dare risk disappointing his sister, so she's... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1OS9KDz via IFT...

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2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo, 2017 Porsche Panamera, American Muscle: The Week In Reverse

Nissan unveiled the 2017 GT-R Nismo; we spied the interior of the 2017 Porsche Panamera; and the IIHS crash tested a trio of American muscle cars. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Nissan gave the GT-R its most extensive refresh yet for the 2017 model year, and now it's doing the same with the GT-R Nismo. Featuring updated... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1TNpxco via IFT...

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Nissan GT-R Nismo

Introduced in 2007 for the fifth-generation, R34 Skyline, the GT-R redefined the way we think about sports cars in general and Nissan in particular. Built on a dedicated platform and design to reflect Japanese culture, the GT-R is a unique sports car that offers supercar-like performance for a more affordable sticker. In 2015, Nissan launched a Nismo-tuned model with increased output and a revised aerodynamic package. The GT-R Nismo quickly made...

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Bentley Continental GT Speed

It’s been only a year since Bentley introduced a mild visual update for the bonkers GT Speed and massaged its W-12 powerplant for an additional 10 ponies, and the Brits have issued yet another upgrade for its fastest production grand tourer ever. Set to bow at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March as a 2016 model, the revised GT Speed is part of an overhaul of the entire GT lineup, as well as the four-door Flying Spur. The GT Speed essentially borrows...

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Alfa Romeo Could Bring Back The Brera As A Replacement To The 4C

The Alfa Romeo Brera was a front-wheel drive sports car that the Italian automaker built from 2005 to 2010. Despite garnering a handful of awards, the Brera wasn’t the seller that Alfa hoped it would be. Only 21,661 units were sold in its lifetime before the company decided to axe the model entirely. Fast forward six years later and there’s talk that Alfa is looking into dusting off the Brera name as it searches for a name for the eventual successor...

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Mercedes expanding use of particulate filters to gas-powered cars

Mercedes-Benz says it will equip particulate filters not only on vehicles powered by diesel engines, but those that use gasoline as well. The move applies for now only to the European market, which will see new and more stringent emissions regulations on gasoline vehicles in place by the end of next year. The automaker has been testing the current... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Rx5bi1 via IFT...

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Ride-sharing prompts NHTSA to investigate rear-seat safety

With the rise in popularity of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft comes an unusual consequence: More people are sitting in the back seat of cars. This, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is a good reason to amp up back seat safety research. For now, NHTSA's testing only covers front-seat passengers, but that will all... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1THuh5c via IFT...

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