Watch BMW Thrash a Couple of 2015 X6Ms Around the 'Ring

With the weather all cleared up, BMW is back at the Nürburgring testing the second generation of its mega-powered X6M , or to be precise, our man in Germany filmed not one, but two prototypes of the sporty-looking and -going crossover, one of which was briefly harassed by a Porsche Panamera. Read more »

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Skoda Celebrates 40 Years Since its First RS Model

Skoda RS models are known nowadays as performance versions of production vehicles like the Fabia and Octavia, but the Skoda RS story began in 1974 with two racing cars: the Skoda 180 RS and 200 RS. Even the RS initials have something to do with motorsport, standing for Rally Sport according to Skoda historians. Read more »

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VW Golf R Wagon Prototype Spotted at the Ring Sporting Quad Exhausts

The VW Golf R estate prototype we featured more than a month ago seems to not necessarily have shown the final production form of the car. That silver car had other wheels and a different looking exhaust, while this new black one comes with a quad-pipe setup at the back. Read more »

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New Bill Could Make Late Recalls Much More Expensive for Automakers

So, it seems GM’s (decade-long) screwup regarding their failure to recall cars they knew had a life-threatening problem made additional waves – check out the story here and make sure you watch Jon Stewart’s video at the bottom of the page for extra background. Currently, the manufacturer is liable to pay $35 million (the maximum possible), in the form of a civil fine, but if a group of senators have their way, it could be raised to a more noticeable $300 million. Read more »

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New Transformers 4 Movie TV Spots, Check Out the Pagani Huayra Robot

The fourth installment of Michael Bay's Autobots vs. Decepticons saga, better known as 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' , is coming June 27 and the promo machine for the movie is in full gear dropping four TV spots. Read more »

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Mercedes-Benz Will Sell You a Mini-Me GLA to Put Inside Your Real Life GLA

For those who like the Mercedes-Benz GLA but can’t afford it, but also for those who already own a GLA, Mercedes has prepared scale miniatures produced in cooperation with Norev, Schuco and Herpa. Read more »

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Consumer Reports Rates Several Sedans; Finds them All Pretty Competent

The US market is currently inundated with appealing sedans , and the prospective buyer shopping around for one is spoiled for choice like never before. Nowadays, you really have to know your facts and have a bit of experience, if you want to make the choice that will prove the most pleasing for you long-term. Read more »

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