Nissan subs in soccer fan for ad campaign

Nissan replaced an injured soccer player with a fan in the latest spot to top our weekly viral video charts.

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VW bill for U.S. diesel buybacks: $2.9 billion and counting

Volkswagen has paid $2.9 billion to repurchase nearly 138,000 U.S. diesel vehicles through Feb. 18 under a sweeping settlement over emissions violations.

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FCA reveals U.S. state, federal probes on diesel emissions

FCA has received subpoenas from U.S. federal and state authorities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, related to alleged excess diesel emissions by some of its vehicles.

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A new BMW 8-Series and many M models in the works, according to leaked codes

Filed under: Rumormill,BMW,Future,Luxury,Performance

And not just regular M models, but special edition M models.

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Here's the BMW i8 Spyder WITH its roof

Filed under: Green,Spy Photos,BMW,Convertible,Hybrid,Performance

This time the drop-top BMW is out with its top in place.

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Este es el primer coche autónomo y eléctrico de la Roborace: 975 kilos de peso y un diseño increíble

Hace unos meses os hablábamos del “DevBot” un vehículo desarrollado por Roborace para poner a prueba su próximo coche de carreras, ahora este coche ha llegado y hoy ha visto la luz con motivo del Mobile World Congress que se está celebrando en la ciudad condal. Este participará en la Roborace, una competición con coches autónomos …

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¿Un Nissan GT-R de 3.000 caballos? Así es la bestia de ‘Extreme Turbo Systems’ lista para volar

A finales del año pasado ya os hablábamos de un monstruoso GT-R de más de 2.500 CV bajo el capó firmado por AMS Performance, además de su continua lucha por el mejor tiempo en el cuarto de milla con otros preparadores como Ekanoo Racing. Ahora Extremo Turbo Systems ha vuelto para batir de nuevo el récord …

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¿Un coche para perros? No, en Nissan no se han vuelto locos, solo los consideran uno más de la familia

Todos los conductores que tenemos perro sabemos las dificultades que existen a la hora de movernos con el mejor amigo del hombre, especialmente si -como es mi caso- el perro es un miembro más de la familia que de forma indiscutible tiene que ir a todo lugar allá a donde vayas. Pues para todos estos conductores …

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El DS7 Crossback tendrá versión híbrida con 300 CV: También el 1.5 BlueHDI

Poco a poco van saliendo más datos del nuevo DS7 Crossback que se presentará en el Salón del Automóvil de Ginebra. Si esta misma tarde te hemos hablado de las primeras unidades que llegarán a los concesionarios, ahora podemos confirmar los datos de las variantes convencionales. La oferta del DS7 Crossback estará formada por tres …

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Tesla engineer sues over sexist workplace culture (updated)

Filed under: Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Tesla,Electric

Tesla is disputing the allegations.

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Techrules' GT96 plug-in supercar gets tested in Italy

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Techrules' GT96 extended-range plug-in vehicle gets tested by professional driver in Italy.

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Panasonic is building the solar roof for Japan's Prius plug-in

Filed under: Green,Toyota,Hatchback,Electric,Hybrid

Panasonic's Tesla connection raises intriguing possibilities.

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The myth and science behind your gauge cluster illumination color

Filed under: BMW,Toyota,Technology,Crossover,Truck

That classic red-orange BMW hue is there for a reason, but so is every other color.

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Here's how to host a car show fundraiser that really drives home the fun

Filed under: Ownership,Open Road

An auto show is a great opportunity for businesses in the auto-related industries to reach their target market.

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The 2018 Ford Expedition will offer live streaming TV via the SlingBox app

Filed under: Ford,Gadgets,Infotainment,Technology,SUV

Using a Slingbox, you'll be able to watch your TV on your phone, computer, and SUV.

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A complete visual guide to the cars of the 2017 F1 season

Filed under: Ford,Gadgets,Infotainment,Technology,SUV

A new rulebook for Formula 1 in 2017 has led to completely new designs from every constructor taking part in the sport. Here's a look at all of them.

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Junkyard Gem: 1982 Dodge Colt Hatchback

Filed under: Auto News,Etc.

Here's a battered Colt spotted in a Denver self-service yard not long ago.

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Tesla's Elon Musk promises roller coasters, fro yo at factory

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Tesla chief Elon Musk doubles down on his effort to stave off unionization at the company's Northern California plant by offering perks such as a roller coaster and free frozen yogurt.

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Shift to fancy gear knobs draws ire of Consumer Reports

Automakers have been replacing traditional gear shifts with buttons, knobs and wheels to spruce up vehicle interiors -- but that is confusing motorists and diminishing safety, Consumer Reports says.

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Audi repeats as Consumer Reports' top brand; Tesla leads domestics

Audi paced the industry for the second consecutive year in Consumer Reports' latest Brand Report Card, while Tesla was the highest-ranked domestic brand -- ending Buick's three-year streak.

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Barra 'exploring opportunities' for Opel with Peugeot

GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is exploring opportunities with French automaker PSA Group, but declined to discuss a potential sale of its money-losing European Opel unit.

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Will Takata plea deal kill civil suits against automakers?

According to several automakers, they are properly viewed as victims of Takata's fraudulent scheme to produce defective airbags -- not as perpetrators of their own deception of car buyers.

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Grupo Antolin to open $61.2 million plant in Michigan, create 430 jobs

Spanish auto supplier Grupo Antolin plans to open a $61.2 million manufacturing plant in suburban Detroit, creating 430 jobs.

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Toyota ramps up winter sports marketing with Burton Snowboards partnership

Toyota is snowballing its support for winter sports with a multiyear partnership with Burton Snowboards.

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Mitsubishi pads crossover lineup with Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi will kick off its long-promised product revival with a new compact crossover dubbed the Eclipse Cross, slated to hit the U.S. market in 2018.

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Nissan Kicks emerges from the shadows

Nissan's elusive Kicks -- a new baby crossover -- is getting closer to U.S. showrooms. Nissan has not officially disclosed plans for the Kicks, a Versa-sized subcompact, but it has been spotted road-testing near the automaker's U.S.

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State trooper's PSA about mysterious safety feature goes viral

Filed under: Government/Legal,Humor,Safety,Gadgets,Police/Emergency

It's just the right thing to do.

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NIO EP9: Con 1.300 CV eléctricos y sin conductor, arrasó en Nürburgring y repite jugada en COTA

Como ya os adelantamos al hablar de los 23 hypercars de 2016 más caros del mundo, el primer coche eléctrico de NextEV iba a ser presentado “en algún lugar de Europa” antes de que acabase el 2016 y heredaría la experiencia adquirida por la marca de sus empresas tecnológicas, de la Fórmula E y de figuras clave en …

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Nissan calls for government help to meet 'Made in Britain' rule

Nissan wants the British government to help it source more components in Britain to ensure the carmaker complies with "rules of origin" if the country leaves the European Union's customs union.

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ABT TT RS-R: 500 CV tras apretarle los tornillos al Audi TT RS…

Hace meses la marca germana de los cuatro aros presentó el Audi TT RS, un modelo que bajo el capó esconde un bloque 2.5 TFSI con muchas mejoras para elevar la potencia hasta los 400 CV (294 kW). Esta mecánica está asociada a una tracción total quattro y a una caja automática de siete velocidades. …

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Honda's new R&D Center X will focus on robots, energy, and AI

Filed under: Honda,Technology,Autonomous,Future

This group will spearhead Honda's future vision.

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EU parliament says governments delayed new rules on car emissions

European governments delayed stricter emissions tests by six years and did not do enough to uncover cheating by automakers, a European Parliament report into VW Group's diesel emissions scandal said.

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The latest Fate of the Furious trailer shows Dom and Letty's Cuban paradise

Filed under: Celebrities,TV/Movies,Videos,Performance,Racing

This almost could've been called The Fast and the Furious: Family Vacation.

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Nürburgring ya tiene su propio documental ¡Y podrás verlo en CINESA el próximo martes 7 de marzo!

Apodado como el Infierno Verde –el apelativo Grüne Hölle fue creado por el piloto de Fórmula 1 Jackie Stewart– y elevado a “Meca del automovilismo”, el icónico Circuito de Nürburgring fue concebido en 1925 como una zona de pruebas en la que los vehículos desarrollados por las marcas alemanas de automóviles rodarían para ser probados, desarrollados …

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El nuevo Ford Fiesta ya tiene precios para Francia

A partir del próximo mes de septiembre se iniciarán las entregas en los principales mercados europeos del nuevo Ford Fiesta. Aunque no conocemos los precios para España, en Francia ya han anunciado la gama inicial que por cierto poco tiene que ver con lo anunciado. En el país vecino la oferta del nuevo Fiesta estará …

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Hybrid Kinetic, Pininfarina will unveil 'eco' car

Chinese startup Hybrid Kinetic will reveal a Pininfarina-designed concept in Geneva that previews a potential future rival to the Tesla Model S.

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Self-driving Nissan car takes to Europe's streets

Nissan has started European road tests of a self-driving vehicle in London using a modified Leaf EV. Britain hopes that by having a flexible approach to testing autonomous vehicles it will grab a slice of the lucrative self-driving car sector.

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VW's Seat sees strong 2017 sales

VW Group's Seat brand expects strong sales this year after deliveries grew by double-digit percentages in the first two months, thanks to new models and demand from southern Europe.

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Peugeot concept highlights self-driving advances

Peugeot will highlight its autonomous technology at the upcoming Geneva auto show with a self-driving shooting-brake concept called the Instinct.

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