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1,800 HP VW Lupo Does A 9-Sec Quarter Mile Despite Struggling For Grip

The twin-engined Lupo is too powerful for its own good, and yet managed to set a stunning 1/4-mile run. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2nZd3aG

Tuned Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Looks Wild, But Wait Until You See Its Interior

Ukraine's AutoLife has given the big Toyota Land Cruiser an all-leather interior and individual rear seats sourced from a BMW 7-Series. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2oMNwC1

Make A Daily Driver Out Of This Gorgeous 2017 Subaru WRX STI Final Edition

This special WRX STI will be auctioned off by SilverstoneAuctions on November 9-10 and should fetch between 26 and 31 thousand bucks . | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2nelPl5

Bloodhound car aiming for land speed record has final UK tests

Vehicle is to be shipped to South Africa – where goal is to reach speed of 1,000mph A sleek machine that looks like a mash-up between a grandprix car, a fighter plane and a spaceship has undergone a final, ear-splitting test in the UK before being shipped to a desert in South Africa where it may eventually reach a speed of 1,000mph. Over the past six months the Bloodhound LSR has taken shape in a workshop on a college campus in Gloucestershire and on Monday a “dry crank test” was carried out in which the car was powered up to confirm that the engine and systems had been correctly installed. Continue reading...

Volkswagen emissions scandal: mass lawsuit opens in Germany

Hundreds of thousands of diesel car owners take action in first-of-its-kind claim A landmark legal action against Volkswagen has begun, with hundreds of thousands of German consumers seeking compensation from the carmaker over emissions test cheating. Volkswagen has already paid out more than €30bn (£26.7bn) around the world in fines, compensation and legal costs since the scandal first came to light in September 2015. The company was found to have installed software that lowered harmful emissions of nitrogen compounds under test conditions . Continue reading...

Green BAC Mono Featured On Top Gear America Is For Sale

The BAC Mono is priced from over $200,000 new in the United States. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2oGbQ8t

Of Course The 2020 C8 Corvette Will Do Donuts With Ease

The 2020 Corvette Stingray is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 with up to 495 HP that are sent solely to the rear axle. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2oFCdLL

This Is How The Volkswagen ID.3 Comes To Life In Germany

The ID.3, which will be built at VW's Zwickau plant, will be available with three differently-sized battery packs and rear-wheel drive. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2n9yF43

Judge Rules Tesla Illegally Retaliated Against Employees Joining Union

Tesla suggested its workers who joined the union would lose company-paid stock options, but this, apparently, violates the National Labor Relations Act. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2mi3YZY

TechArt Adds 59 Horses, Bling To 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

The main highlight of TechArt's package for the Porsche 992 is the spectacular Daytona II forged wheel. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2mYT6Rm

This Mercedes-Benz S500 Monster Truck Is Here To Show The G-Class A Thing Or Two

Be the talk of the town with this Mercedes-Benz S500 transformed into an off-road weapon. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2nRNKr9

Mercedes Launches Accessories Line For The Electric EQC SUV

Mercedes' new accessories range from roof boxes to child seats and from bicycles to dog cushions. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2n9Zrct

Volocopter Strongly Considering Singapore For Air Taxi Launch

German startup Volocopter is looking to conduct a public test flight in Singapore in the coming months. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2oGb6QZ

Driving Colin McRae’s 1997 Subaru Impreza WRC Is A Phenomenal Experience

They say never meet your heroes but in this case, things couldn't be more different. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2mXUuUi

Seized Lamborghini Veneno Roadster Sells For Almost $8.4 Million

The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster has almost doubled in value in five years. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2oBPEfH

2020 Chevrolet Onix Shows The Hatchback Side Of Its Personality In South America

Featuring up to 114 hp from a turbocharged three-pot, the 2020 Chevrolet Onix hatch grows bigger and more sophisticated. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2nPohyy

McLaren Expects To Challenge Mercedes With Same Engine, But Not In 2021

McLaren Racing will once again utilize Mercedes-Benz power units in Formula one starting in 2021. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2mewaNk

Bespoke Bentley Continental GT Art Car Goes On Display

Icelandic artist Katrin Fridriks is responsible for giving this Bentley Continental GT its swag. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2me8rwK

VW Wants A More Upmarket Seat Brand And More Affordable Skodas

The VW Group's latest product strategy looks to bring further separation between Skoda and Seat. | from news – Carscoops https://ift.tt/2owN8Y4