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  Honda recalls 175,000 hybrids in Japan, ECU glitch

  11 July 2014 / 54 comments

  Honda is recalling over 175,000 hybrid versions of the Fit/Jazz and Vezel/HR-V sold in Japan since last year, over an engine control unit software glitch that could cause unintended acceleration. Bloomberg cited Honda spokesperson Akemi […]

   

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  Jaguar Virtual Windscreen concept debuts, aims to aid performance driving and reduce distractions

  11 July 2014 / 4 comments

  Remember the Transparent Bonnet that made its debut on the Land Rover Discovery Vision concept in April? Well, it looks like Jaguar will be getting its own version of an augmented reality windscreen, dubbed Jaguar […]

   

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  2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution unveiled for the US

  10 July 2014 / 43 comments

  Goodness gracious, this thing’s still alive. The Evo X may be nearing seven years of age now, and while it’s “been discontinued in many of the other markets around the world” (Mitsu’s own words), the […]

   

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  Volvo XC90 – upcoming powertrains detailed, includes T8 plug-in hybrid with 400 hp from four cylinders!

  10 July 2014 / 14 comments

  The slow trickle of information regarding the upcoming Volvo XC90 continues ahead of its debut next month, with the company releasing details about the seven-seater SUV’s powertrains. Headlining the engine lineup will be a plug-in hybrid that […]

   

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  Jaguar Land Rover details new Ingenium engine family – less friction, up to 80 kg lighter than current engines

  10 July 2014 / 4 comments

  Jaguar Land Rover has released some details about its new Ingenium engine family, which is set to make its debut on the new BMW 3 Series-fighting Jaguar XE. The new range of powertrains are said […]

   

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  Honda Civic Black Edition introduced in the UK

  9 July 2014 / 29 comments

  Honda has launched the Civic Black Edition in the UK. Based on the current-gen Euro-market Civic hatch, the special edition is powered by either a 120 PS/300 Nm 1.6 litre i-DTEC diesel or a 142 […]

   

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  Vauxhall/Opel Corsa – fourth-gen supermini unveiled

  9 July 2014 / 22 comments

  The fourth-generation Opel Corsa (Vauxhall if you live in the UK) has finally been unveiled, after eight years of its predecessor being on the market. If you feel a sense of déjà vu, don’t worry, […]

   

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  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto going into Audi MMI

  9 July 2014 / 1 comment

  Audi will be integrating Google’s Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software platforms into its Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) in the near future. Desribed as a milestone in smartphone integration, new functions will be available […]

   

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  VIDEO: Next smart fortwo and forfour teased again

  9 July 2014 / 3 comments

  Daimler has uploaded another teaser video of the upcoming smart fortwo and forfour on its YouTube channel ahead of the world debuts of both cars expected to be as early as next week. The video features […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Kia Sorento – third-gen spotted testing

  8 July 2014 / 11 comments

  The next-generation Kia Sorento has been spotted by our European spies undergoing testing in Switzerland. The third iteration of the company’s seven-seater crossover is expected to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. […]

   

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  VIDEO: BMW M4 drifting on the Ultimate Racetrack

  8 July 2014 / 24 comments

  Drift videos are surefire hits with car enthusiasts. Not all of us have the ability or opportunity to go sideways and hold it there, but watching RWD machines smoke their rear tyres is always a […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake coming next year

  7 July 2014 / 6 comments

  Mercedes-Benz’s front-wheel drive small car family is set to welcome its fifth member in 2015, when production of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake starts. The CLA Shooting Brake will join the A-Class hatchback, B-Class mini […]

   

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  Volkswagen takes over Blackberry’s European R&D centre, boosts vehicle connectivity firepower

  7 July 2014 / 5 comments

  Volkswagen has announced that it will be taking over BlackBerry’s European research and development centre in Bochum, along with 200 staff. Canada-based BB said the German facility oversaw hardware, software and mechanical development, as well […]

   

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  Peugeot 2008 DKR – full details of 2015 Dakar racer

  7 July 2014 / 6 comments

  While the wraps were taken off the Peugeot 2008 DKR – the French company’s 2015 Dakar racer and its first entry to the gruelling rally raid since 1990 – at the Beijing Auto Show in […]

   

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  Lotus achieves best quarter in 3 years, sales up 31%

  7 July 2014 / 29 comments

  Group Lotus has announced a 31% rise in global sales for its first financial quarter of 2014. From April 1 to June 30, the Proton-owned sports car manufacturer sold 505 units compared to 386 units […]

   

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