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Chris Evans Will Host Top Gear

Finally, after months of speculation, the future of the world’s biggest car TV show is now assured. Starting next season, Chris Evans will helm Top Gear. On our side of the Atlantic, that name might not ring a bell, however Mr. Evans is well-known in England, where he has a …June 18, 2015

First Images Of The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz just put up the first images of its GLC SUV. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, that’s because until last year it was known as the GLK, but now the SUV has been renamed to follow the German manufacturer’s new nomenclature. The vehicle follows Mercedes-Benz’s new styling cues, …June 18, 2015

Koenigsegg Beats Its Own 0-300-0 Km/h Record

In 2011, Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg pulverised the world record for getting from a standstill to 300 km/h and back to a complete stop; their powerful Agera R did it in 21.19 seconds, beating the Bugatti Veyron. With their most recent creation, the One:1 (named for its power to weight ratio …June 17, 2015

Range Rover: 45 Years Of Luxury British Offroading

On June 17, 1970, Land Rover announced their first Range Rover, a vehicle that was more luxurious and useable than their Defender while still retaining the off-road capabilities that made the manufacturer famous. Available only as a two-door and with a V8 engine (a four-door followed in 1981), this vehicle …June 17, 2015

Mercedes unveils GLC; set to replace GLK in lineup

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new GLC midsize sport utility, a vehicle set to replace the GLK with a decidedly more toned down look. Styled after the GLC Coupe Concept the automaker unveiled earlier this year, the GLC sports a look more fitting with the rest of Mercedes' SUV pack. The …June 17, 2015

2015 Shelby Super Snake: 750 Venomous Snakes

Carroll Shelby, renowned Ford tuner, sadly passed away a few years ago. He didn’t get to see the 2015 Shelby Super Snake. That’s sad, since this is pretty much the best of its lineage (on paper at least, as Shelby has yet to invite us for a test-drive). Based on …June 17, 2015

Buick blends form and function into Cascada safety

The 2016 Buick Cascada convertible set to launch early next year will blend safety, style and space thanks to a reinforced structure designed to maximize versatility. Instead of a fixed or pop-up hoop-style roll bar, the Cascada features spring-loaded, pyrotechnically activated roll bars that match the height of the windshield …June 17, 2015

The Bloodhound SSC, Or ‘’How Do You Stop From 1609 Km/h?’’

The Bloodhound SSC programme is actually navigating in uncharted territories; their engineers are currently working on building a vehicle capable of reaching 1,000 mph (1,609 km/h) on wheels, which has never been done before. Various challenges include finding a suitable engine (a turbine from a Eurofighter Typhoon) producing 135,000 horsepower …June 17, 2015

2016 Subaru Forester Receives A Few Upgrades

Since the Subaru Forester was recently updated, we didn’t expect 2016 to bring a load of changes for the SUV. Subaru just confirmed that indeed, the vehicle would be physically identical to last year’s model. However, it receives a few upgrades to make it even more desirable. First of all, …June 16, 2015

Rezvani Beast: If The Ariel Atom Is Too Boring

Rezvani recently announced that they were about to unveil their very first car. While we were somewhat skeptical about a new manufacturer launching a vehicle out of thin air, it seems that they managed to pull it off: discover the Rezvani Beast, a small 2-seater sports car built for performance. June 16, 2015

Takata Recall: 2001-2005 Honda Civic Added To The List

The most recent addition to the infamous Takata recall is an especially popular model: the 2001-2005 Honda Civic (and the 2003-2007 Accord). These cars were built with a Takata-branded airbag, which contains a faulty inflator. In a crash hard enough to activate the car’s passive safety system, said inflator could …June 16, 2015

BMW unveils new 2 Series Gran Tourer model

BMW has unveiled the all-new 2 Series Gran Tourer, a vehicle the automaker claims is "the first premium compact car to offer up to seven seats." The front-wheel drive 2 Series Gran Tourer measures 4,556 mm long, roughly the same size as the Kia Rondo, allowing it to accommodate a …June 16, 2015

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