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• Tesla Model S Recalled for Seat Bracket Issue
  Tesla has announced a recall of an unspecified number of vehicles to fix a rear seat mounting bracket that could post a risk in the event of a crash. The American electric car maker has announced that due to manufacturing changes the bracket, which is both bonded and welded, could have become compromised, thus making...
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• Is Teslas Secret 5 Minute Charge Just a Battery Swap?
  A month ago Tesla CEO Elon Musk made yet another dramatic (and cryptic) proclamation, announcing on twitter that there exists a way to recharge his Model S electric sedan in less time than it takes to fill a gas tank. Has Musk discovered (or invented) the solution to the biggest problem facing electric cars? Has...
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• 683 Miatas Parade for Guinness World Record
  Popular throughout the world, it’s surprising nonetheless that enthusiasm for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is perhaps nowhere greater than in Lelystad, Netherlands. An unlikely location, over the weekend it became the new home of a Guinness World Record, with Miata owners gathering to establish a new record for the “largest parade of Mazda cars.” In...
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• Experiencing the Porsche World Roadshow
  How do you top a day spent behind the wheel of a Porsche? Easy, by spending a day behind the wheel of every Porsche currently on sale! That’s just what the Porsche World Roadshow offers, giving prospective Porsche buyers a chance to sample all of the brand’s offerings, the way they were meant to be...
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• Porsche LMP1 Prototype Racer Takes its First Laps
  If you thought the fastest Porsche in the world was the brand’s new 918 Spyder, think again. While it may be the fastest production car in the German sports car maker’s stable, behold its 24 Hours of Le Mans entry scheduled for next year. While no stats (and we mean none) are available on the...
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• 2014 Toyota Corolla Video, First Look
  Looking to shed its dull image Toyota has rolled out a series of increasingly progressive designs for its new models, not least of which is the all-new 2014 Corolla. Taking design cues from the larger Avalon, the new Corolla is a dramatic design shift away from the conservatively styled current generation car. SEE ALSO: 2014...
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• 2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h Recall Announced for Brake Issues
  Toyota has announced a recall of 87,000 Prius and Lexus HS250h models from the 2010 model year. The recall involves an issue surrounding a brake pressure accumulator that may fail as a result of a fatigue crack caused by vibration. Owners will be notified by first class mail, with recalled vehicles having their brake booster...
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• Pagani Zonda Revolucion Revealed with 800-HP, Priced from $2.9 Million
  Already building some of the world’s most exotic cars, Pagani today announced its latest achievement, the Zonda Revolucion. Calling it the, “apex of the celebration of performance, technology and art applied to a track car,” the Revolucion is based on a carbon-titanium monocoque and weighs just 2,359 lbs. Making that feat more amazing is that...
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• Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition Appropriately Limited to 1,963 Units
  Fifty years ago, did Porsche know the 911 would one day define the word: sports car? A half-century later and that’s exactly the outcome, with Porsche unveiling a very special limited edition version of it’s iconic rear-engine coupe to celebrate the occasion. Powered by the brand’s 3.8-liter flat-six engine with the upgraded Powerkit, engine output...
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• Infiniti Electric Car Put on Hold
  Yet another sign of the struggle electric cars are facing in gaining a foothold in the market, Infiniti has made the call to shelve plans for the brand’s first EV. “There will be an Infiniti EV. The question is one of timing,” said Infiniti’s new boss Johan de Nysschen in a recent interview. “We have...
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• Compare Popular Cars Side-by-Side
  Shopping for a new car isn’t easy and we know you can use all the help you can get, that’s why we’ve launched a car comparison tool to line up vehicle specs side-by-side so you can make an educated purchase. In addition to our reviews and comparisons tests, the AutoGuide Car Comparison Tool will let...
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• Volvo Planning City Safety Improvements, Including Animal Detection
  Volvo’s City Safety auto brake system has revolutionized car safety since its introduction in 2008 and the Swedish automaker is looking to make a series of updates to help stay at the forefront of collision avoidance tech. Speaking with AutoGuide last week Volvo North America VP of Communications Geno Effler indicated the company is planning...
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