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vendredi 30 octobre 2015
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Journey Recalled: 757,000 Vehicles Affected
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Mustang Vs. M4, VW Strategy 2025, 2017 Mercedes GLS: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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jeudi 29 octobre 2015
Kia Soul Vs. Toyota RAV4: Compare Cars
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Ford Mustang Vs. BMW M4: Compare Cars
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In The Wake Of Dieselgate, Volkswagen Is Less Interested In Being World's Biggest Automaker
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Victory For Shade-Tree Mechanics & Coders! Feds Say Automotive Software Isn't Covered By Copyright
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Ford Recalls, 2016 GMC Acadia, Nissan Concept 2020: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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mercredi 28 octobre 2015
Recalled: 2016 Ford Mustang, 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX
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2002-2005 MINI Cooper, Cooper S, And Convertible Models Recalled For Power Steering Loss
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2016 Nissan 370Z, New FCA Recall, Mazda RX-Vision: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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mardi 27 octobre 2015
1.41 Million Older GM Cars Recalled For Fire Risk: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, More
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FCA Recalls 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 2015-2016 Ram 1500: Nearly 180,000 Vehicles Affected
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James Bond Aston Martin, 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, 2017 Acura NSX: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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lundi 26 octobre 2015
Want James Bond's Aston Martin DB10 From 'Spectre'? There's One Available -- But Only One
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Study: Autonomous Cars Need Driver's Licenses, Too
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2016 Ford Flex, 2017 Honda Ridgeline, Nissan EV Concept: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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vendredi 23 octobre 2015
Mazda Recalls 1.2 Million Older Vehicles Due To Ignition Problems & Fire Risk
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Distracted Drivers, 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2016 MINI Convertible: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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jeudi 22 octobre 2015
AAA: Hands-Free Phones & Infotainment Systems Are Major Distractions For Drivers
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2016 Acura TLX, 2016 Chevy Camaro, Electric Aston Martin: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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mercredi 21 octobre 2015
Forget The BMW 7-Series: Today, New Yorkers Get Free Rides In A DeLorean
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2 Million Toyota & Scion Vehicles Recalled: Camry, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4, Sequoia, Tundra, More
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2017 Audi R8, Check Your VW, New Lexus Concept: What’s New @ The Car Connection
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Ferrari Pays Tribute to Targa Florio 2015: Video
The Targa Florio is now part of the Italian Rally Championship, but at one point in its over 100-year history, it was considered as one of the most exciting open-road endurance races in the world. The race was so iconic that Porsche even named the convertible version of the 911 after it. You might have heard of the 911 Targa, right? Unfortunately, safety concerns forced organizers to stop staging the race in 1977, but for most Italian racing aficionados, the Targa Florio remains close to their hearts.
Count Ferrari in that group because the Italian automaker has continued to pay tribute to the Targa Florio through its annual, three-day pilgrimage to the the mountain roads of the Circuiti delle Madonie near Palermo, Italy.
The 2015 staging of the Ferrari Tribute to the Targa Florio Classic took place from October 14 to October 18, 2015. As expected, Prancing Horse models spanning all eras were in attendance, most of which took part in the three-stage race that began in the west from Palermo to the salt marsh, and then back again to the island’s capital on the roads once trodden by Garibaldi. From there, Ferrari models old and new headed along the iconic historic Targa Florio route, all the way to Parco delle Madonie before finishing up at Castelbuono.
The event was once again a huge success for Ferrari, and all the Ferrari owners who showed up. As this recap video provided by the Italian automaker proudly shows, more than 50 Ferraris participated in the event. Models ranging from historic racers like the Ferrari Dinos from the 1970s, all the way to Ferrari’s newest supercar, the 488 GTB.
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McLaren 570S - Driven
Wristwatches. That’s what I was thinking about while checking out the new McLaren 570S. And not for the usual traits – fine craftsmanship, mechanical precision, symbols of status – shared by timepieces and automobiles alike. Instead I was reminded of a choice I made when I was 14.
After going through a few lower-end watches, my teenage self determined it was time to invest in a quality timepiece. My finite resources left me facing a dilemma: Would I go for the upper end from a cheaper brand, or the bottom end from a higher-quality one? I settled on a Swiss-made quartz watch – the entry level from the best manufacturer I could afford – and I wore it proudly for many years, content that I had made the smart choice. Over two decades later, that watch spends more time in a drawer than on my wrist. Yet that’s what was ticking in my head as I slipped into the cockpit of Woking’s latest.
McLaren, you see, is about as exotic as automakers come. What the new Sports Series (of which the 570S coupe is part) represents is the prospect of getting in at the bottom end of a high-end lineup instead of the top end of a (relatively) more mainstream one. McLaren’s higher-end models – alongside which the Sports Series is being built at the McLaren Production Center – target rivals from Ferrari and Lamborghini. But the 562-horsepower output and $184,900 base price pit the new 570S one step downmarket against the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo – the very top of the line from less exotic marques. And that, arguably as much as anything else, is the novelty that the Little Mac brings to market.
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Aston Martin DB4GT By Zagato
The the world of classic Aston Martins, the DB4 and DB5 command much higher prices than the models that came immediately before and after them. But, there is one variant of these that stands high above the rest, making it what is generally considered to be the most desirable and most expensive of all classic Aston Martins. That car is the DB4 GT Zagato, a factory race car built to challenge the dominance of the Ferrari 250 GT cars in sports car racing. Debuting in 1960, the DB4 GT Zagato wasn’t a sales success, even with the very modest goals set by Aston Martin, but today that just makes it more valuable.
The car was built using the very best of Aston Martin’s racing technology, and then it was lightened and made even more shapely by Zagato. Unfortunately, this combination didn’t win quite as many races as Aston would have liked, but it did make for an absolutely beautiful car — even in the context of the gorgeous cars being produced by Zagato during the ’60s. It might not have the association with James Bond that the DB5 has, but for serious car collectors, the DB4 GT Zagato is as good as classic Astons get.
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Porsche 911 R
Despite being fitted with one of the best automatic transmissions ever built, the latest 911 GT3 has received a lot of heat from Porsche purists. Sure, the PDK shifts amazingly quick and it’s specifically tuned to deliver the fastest lap times on the race track, but most gearheads claim the 911 GT3 would be a lot more fun with three pedals and a stick. I couldn’t agree more.
Even though Porsche has made it clear that the manual gearbox will not return in the GT3, Stuttgart is reportedly working on a hardcore, naturally aspirated 911 with a manual transmission. According to Car and Driver, the new model will be called the 911 R and will use a powerplant closely related to the GT3’s.
The outlet also claims that the 911 R will break cover at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March and hit dealerships with a "steep price."
Not much else is known about the 911 R, but we’ve already came up with a rendering to go with the speculative review below. Stay tuned for more details. I’ll be back as soon as I find out more.
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1991 Ferrari F40 Fails To Sell At Auction
The Ferrari F40 is one of the most desirable Ferrari models in history. Only 1,311 models were built, and at the time of its release in 1987, it represented cutting-edge technology and performance capabilities that made it the fastest production car in the world. That’s the kind of appeal the F40 has to old and new collectors alike. Anytime one of these bad boys hits the market, collectors trip over themselves for the chance to own one. With that in mind, it came as a bit of a shock to my senses when I found out that a 1991 Ferrari F40 failed to find a new owner at a recent auction held by H&H on October 14, 2015.
Let that simmer for a little bit because it is surprising, to say the least. According to the auction house, that particular F40 with chassis number 091573 had an estimated value of £750,000 to £800,000, which would be about $1.162 to $1.24 million based on current exchange rates. That price point would be in line with some of the other F40s that recently sold in other auctions.
In August 2015, a one-owner, Euro-spec F40 sold for £791,000 ($1.224 million) and a little earlier than that, a similar, one-owner F40 fetched £856,000 ($1.33 million). Given these prices, it would seem like the F40 that was being auctioned at H&H would fetch a similar price and maybe even more considering that it’s the only F40 in the world whose chairs Ferrari wrapped in leather on account of its owner, F.J. Connolly Esq., the leather provider of choice in Maranello at that time.
Sadly, none of the unique traits of this particular F40 were enough for somebody to meet the reserve price. So, if anybody’s still in the market for a completely one-off Ferrari F40, there’s one sitting in H&H’s garage that’s waiting to be scooped up. All you need is around £800,000 ($1.24 million) and you could find yourself owning what might be one of the most exclusive F40s in the world.
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Cadillac Wants Even More Powerful CTS-V
With 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque at its disposal, the 2016 CTS-V trumps its German competitors in the performance department, but Cadillac seems to think the sedan isn’t powerful enough. At least that’s what Automobile claims, adding that a "well-placed source" inside Cadillac says the GM-owned brand wants to inject even more oomph in the CTS-V.
As it turns out, Cadillac fears that once BMW and Mercedes-Benz launch updated versions of the M5 and E63 AMG, the CTS-V will no longer be on top. So even though the current sedan has 80 and 73 horsepower more than the M5 and E63 AMG S-Model, respectively, Cadillac already wants to up the ante in the output department to make sure that the CTS-V remains the most powerful mid-size. luxury.
"The Cold War continues. I don’t know where it stops, but it’s not at 640 horsepower, that’s for sure," the unnamed source told Automobile.
It’s not yet clear whether the CTS-V will get more power with the mid-cycle facelift, but a drivetrain upgrade is more likely to arrive with the next-generation sedan, which is at least five years away.
The current CTS-V uses the same supercharged, 6.2-liter V-8 found in the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and needs only 3.7 seconds to hit 60 mph from a standing start. Though it’s not the quickest premium mid-size out there (the E63 AMG S-Model needs 3.5 seconds for the same benchmark), the CTS-V comes with a mind-boggling 200-mph top speed.
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McLaren Sports Series Will Add A Shooting Brake Version
McLaren just launched its new Sports Series, which currently includes the 2016 McLaren 570S and the less-powerful 2016 McLaren 540C that will be available early next year. During the launch, however, it was announced that McLaren plans to reveal a new, rebodied model as early as next year. Originally, the company planned to add the 570S Spider to the series next year, but those plans have been pushed back to at least 2017 in favor of this new, unknown model.
Despite the rumor that this new “rebodied” model would be a long tail car, some are envisioning something more along the lines of a two-door station wagon. When asked about the possibility of a McLaren station wagon, or shooting brake, Director of Design Frank Stephenson said, “I won’t deny or confirm, but it could be an interesting way to go because that segment needs space.” He went on to say, “Whatever you think are limits, aren’t limits at McLaren.” With answers like that, it’s hard to say what the next model could be, but McLaren wants to attract a “different sort of buyer,” and a shooting-brake variant could certainly do just that.
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Lamborghini Diablo
Development of the Lamborghini Diablo began in 1985, only a few months after the Mimran brothers purchased the company out of the receivership it had entered following the 1978 bankruptcy. The Mimrans invested heavily in the company’s expansion and Sant’Agata Bolognese was finally able to work on a successor for the Countach.
Development took more than four years, and the finished product was shown to the public in January 1990.
Like most Lamborghinis, the Diablo was named after a bull. Diablo, which is Spanish for devil, was a ferocious bull raised by the Duke of Veragua in the 19th century, famous for fighting a battle with famed matador "El Chicorro" in the late 1860s.
Production of the Diablo lasted until 2001 and included nearly 2,900 units built in various specifications. A significant facelift was completed in 1999. The Diablo was replaced by the Murcielago, and it is part of a lineage of range-topping supercars that also includes the Miura and the Aventador.
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Forza 6 Offers You The Chance To Win A 2016 Ford Mustang GT
Forza 6 gamers are being given the opportunity to win a brand new Ford Mustang GT. All they have to do is take part in the Race for the Record Rivals event on Forza Motorsport 6. The contest is entirely skill-based and it seeks to look for the fastest driver as determined first by leaderboard scores, and a head-to-head championship challenge for the finalists.
Entering the contest is pretty easy, provided that you have all the required hardware and software needed to play the game. Obviously, an Xbox One console is required, as is the actual Forza Motorsport 6 game. Most importantly, interested participants must have a valid Xbox Live account and gamertag. Standard geographical rules also apply.
If anybody meets all these requirements, they can enter the contest by logging in to the game using their valid Xbox Live account and gamertag. Once that’s done, they’re required to go to the “Rivals” section that can be found from the “Go Race” menu. From there, they can go to the “Monthly” channel of Rivals mode and look for the specific mode event. Then they must complete a full lap in the game of the Watkins Glen Short track using a 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R. Contestants are encouraged to play the lap as many times as necessary to set their fastest lap time, which would be considered their official Contest Entry. The Preliminary round is already underway and will end on November 15, 2015 at 11:59 p.m PT.
The 12 fastest lap times will be named preliminary winners and all 12 will compete in the Final Round, which will take place “on or around” December 12, 2015 in Los Angeles. Unlike the preliminary round, the final round will be follow a head-to-head format until an overall winner is determined. The winner then goes home with a 2016 Ford Mustang GT that’s valued at $35,000.
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Bentley Mulsanne
Launched in 2010 as a replacement for the 2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series, the Bentley Mulsanne is about to receive its mid-cycle update according to a batch of spy shots we just received from our paparazzi. Having already received an equipment upgrade in 2013 and a more powerful 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed version in 2014, the Mulsanne will receive a new face for the 2017 model year, along with a mild interior update and possible an uprated powerplant.
Details are scarce as of this writing, but this prototype spotted in Spain sports a handful of new design features on the outside, along with a longer-than-usual wheelbase. The limousine surfaced just as Bentley unveiled the 2017 Bentley Bentayga SUV ahead of the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, a vehicle which is supposed to increase the brand’s sales to never-before-seen figures.
But while the Bentayga is likely to become a big hit and maybe even bite into Mulsanne sales as it hits the market, the sedan remains an important car in Bentley’s lineup, especially now that it will get a longer wheelbase and the kind of convenience features business people with personal drivers usually enjoy and look for in an executive car.
Updated 10/20/2015: Our spy photographers caught the upcoming Mulsanne facelift testing one more time, this time in its regular version. The car was caught on both the Nurburgring race track and Eifel where it was tested in cold and foggy conditions.
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Chris Harris Puts The Aston GT12 Vs. 991 GT3RS Vs. McLaren 650S: Video
When you’re a car presenter and you’re given three sports cars with features unique to their own, picking one over the two others is an incredibly difficult task. But Chris Harris isn’t your typical car presenter. He’s been around this block long enough to know how the game works. In this particular instance, Harris was given a chance to line up three of today’s most desirable sports cars - the Porsche 991 GT3 RS, Aston Martin GT12, and McLaren 650S - to determine which of these three gives prospective customers the most bang for their buck, which in this case would be above £200,000, or a little over $300,000 based on current exchange rates.
In true Harris fashion, the affable presenter neatly laid out the pros of each model, starting with the GT3 RS, a car he says is “natural and intuitive” in every thing it does. Once he was done gushing over the Porsche, Harris turned his attention to the GT12, which is actually sold out. Still, Harris was still able to have a few thoughts on the track-tuned Aston, calling it “outrageous fun” before lamenting on whether it was the best car he has driven in 2015. Then there’s the 650S, without question the fastest and most powerful of the three. Harris didn’t even hesitate calling the 650 “better” in a lot ways than its two rivals.
So, the question Harris eventually wanted to answer was if any of these three supercars are worth their price tags. Like the true gear head that he is, Harris eventually settled on an answer that’s not only predictable, but also shows how hard it is to pick one, even though, technically, the GT12’s sold out status disqualifies it from the choices.
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mardi 20 octobre 2015
Tesla Model S Slips In Annual Reliability Survey, Audi Gains
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Toyota Thinks Gas Engine Cars Will Be Gone By 2050
The advancements we’ve made in electrical storage and electric motors clearly indicates that the combustion engine will eventually become a thing of the past. Imagine, if you will, a reality where gas stations don’t exist. Instead, we’ll have charging stations or hydrogen stations. The bottom line is, when we get to that point, we’ll have completely renewable energy sources and just about every car on the road will put out zero emissions. So when will this future be? Toyota says it’s coming sooner than later, as a recent report says it plans to reduce new-car CO2 emissions by 90 percent by 2050.
Toyota’s Senior Managing Officer has gone on record saying: “You may think 35 years is a long time, but for an automaker to envision all combustion engines as gone is pretty extraordinary.” And, let’s not beat around the bush – it does sound a little far-fetched, but you have to keep in mind just how far the company has come in such little time. Toyota did invent the marketplace for hybrid vehicles with the Prius back in 1997. Toyota’s plans don’t include taking the same path as Tesla on its journey to becoming a zero-emissions manufacturer. Instead of focusing on battery-powered vehicles like the Tesla Model S and the Nissan Leaf, Toyota wants to build on the concept of hydrogen powered vehicles like the Toyota Mirai.
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Bentley Considers Diesel Bentayga With E-Charging Boost
Early next year, Bentley is set to release the 2017 Bentayga here on the U.S. market. With a starting price of $229,100 and power coming from a V-12, gasoline engine, the Bentayga will be one of the baddest SUVs on the market.
However, Bentley’s lead engineer, Peter Guest, has now confirmed that Bentley is actively testing diesel prototypes of the Bentayga. No major details about the diesel engine have been released, except that it will use an electric turbocharger. The technology goes by the short-hand name of e-charging and is also expected to be used on the diesel variant of Audi’s new Q7 crossover next year.
E-charging is a new technology, but it was demonstrated by Audi last year on the 3.0-liter TDI that was available in the 2015 Audi A6. By e-boosting, Audi was able to increase the 3.0’s horsepower rating to 385 and virtually eliminate lag and the lack of low-end torque that has plagued turbocharged engines in the past. The downside to e-boosting is that it requires a 48-volt system to operate, as it draws upward of 7 to 8 kilowatts of power. It’s because of this that it isn’t currently offered on more diesel models. The Bentayga already has a 48-volt system by design, however, as it was needed for the SUV’s dynamic ride system.
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