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Subaru is keeping its eye on you with DriverFocus
Transcript: This safety tech keeps you focused on the road. Subaru’s DriverFocus distraction mitigation system is one of the first technologies of its kind. It’s designed to help detect distracted or drowsy driving. DriverFocus uses facial recognition and biometrics. A driver-facing camera keeps a digital
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2020 Toyota Camry AWD: Now we know the prices
For 2020, Toyota Camry customers have the new option of all-wheel drive when considering exactly what version of the popular sedan to buy. The extra two wheels of propulsion are available with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine on LE, SE, XLE, XSE, and Nightshade trims. No matter which trim is selected
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2020 Toyota Camry AWD: Now we know the prices
For 2020, Toyota Camry customers have the new option of all-wheel drive when considering exactly what version of the popular sedan to buy. No matter which trim is selected, all-wheel drive will be a $1,400 upcharge. Autoblog's James Riswick tested and reviewed both the 2020 Camry AWD and the 2021
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2021 VW GTI is revealed with more horsepower and torque, but of course
The 2021 VW GTI has finally been revealed, and it doesn't mess with the formula. Inside and out, its only a little more aggressive looking than the regular eighth-generation Golf. Those mild exterior changes hide a punchy turbo four-cylinder that's even more potent than the last one.That engine
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2021 VW GTI is revealed with more horsepower and torque, but of course
The 2021 VW GTI has finally been revealed, and it doesn't mess with the formula. Power has increased from 228 to 241 horses, and torque is up from 258 pound-feet to 273. A six-speed manual transmission remains standard while a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is an option.
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Insane Batmobile replica seized by police in Moscow
Not so fast, Caped Crusader. Traffic police in Moscow towed a replica Batmobile made to look like the version driven in “Batman v Superman” and “Suicide Squad” after determining it didn’t jibe with road safety regulations and was “not manufactured within factory conditions.” Video shows a tow truck hauling
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Insane Batmobile replica seized by police in Moscow
Video shows a tow truck hauling away the faux and plastic-wrapped Batmobile. According to Russian state news service RT, police initially noticed the car — and really, it’s easy to see why — parked on a major street in the central city sans license plate. The driver wasn’t around, but officers reportedly
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Bentley Mulliner Bacalar is probably a roadster
The upcoming coachbuilt Bentley Mulliner Bacalar has been teased before its Geneva Motor Show reveal once again. Instead of one of the wheels or a glimpse of its rear quarter panels, we get a rather clear view of the interior. Bentley highlights the fact that there are only two seats, making this only
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Bentley Mulliner Bacalar is probably a roadster
The upcoming coachbuilt Bentley Mulliner Bacalar has been teased before its Geneva Motor Show reveal once again. Instead of one of the wheels or a glimpse of its rear quarter panels, we get a rather clear view of the interior. Bentley highlights the fact that there are only two seats, making this only
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A New York man hits a cyclist then sues the cyclist
Bryan Agnello gave up driving an automobile two years ago, but in 2020, he found himself detailing to the police his involvement in a rear-end collision. Agnello was reportedly riding his bicycle in Rochester, New York, on a rainy January evening when he was struck by a trailing motorist, according
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A New York man hits a cyclist then sues the cyclist
Bryan Agnello gave up driving an automobile two years ago, but in 2020, he found himself detailing to the police his involvement in a rear-end collision. Agnello was reportedly riding his bicycle in Rochester, New York, on a rainy January evening when he was struck by a trailing motorist, according to
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Honda asks S2000 owners which parts should be manufactured again
Instead, Honda is helping owners keep their aging drop-tops on the road by relaunching production of hard-to-find parts. The earliest examples are old enough to drink, and finding parts is becoming increasingly difficult because they don't regularly appear in junkyards, so Honda hopes to make maintaining
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Honda asks S2000 owners which parts should be manufactured again
The S2000's long-rumored successor is nowhere to be found. Instead, Honda is helping owners keep their aging drop-tops on the road by relaunching production of hard-to-find parts. And it's inviting enthusiasts to chime in.Manufactured from 1999 to 2009, the S2000 became an instant classic that
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2021 Subaru Crosstrek is finally getting a more powerful engine
Subaru will address one of the Crosstrek's biggest shortcomings by making a 2.5-liter flat-four engine available in time for the 2021 model year. Tom Doll, the CEO of Subaru's American division, told industry trade journal Automotive News that many customers have complained about the 152-horsepower
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2021 Subaru Crosstrek is finally getting a more powerful engine
Subaru will address one of the Crosstrek's biggest shortcomings by making a 2.5-liter flat-four engine available in time for the 2021 model year. It will power the range-topping Limited trim and a new Sport-badged model.You asked, and the Japanese company is listening. Tom Doll, the CEO of Subaru
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The bestselling 'Automotive' product on Amazon today is a respirator mask
If you're a hardcore Autoblogger, you've probably noticed our daily deals posts. We search every morning for the most popular automotive products the internet has to offer. Today during our search, we noticed something peculiar. The top-selling "Automotive" product on Amazon was in
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The bestselling 'Automotive' product on Amazon today is a respirator mask
The top-selling "Automotive" product on Amazon was in fact this respirator mask. Now, we check these "bestseller" lists every day, and we've never seen a respirator mask anywhere close to the top. Just yesterday, NBC News reported, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the National
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2021 Aston Martin DB11 Shadow Edition gives the V8 model some exclusivity
The entry-level 2021 Aston Martin DB11 with its Mercedes V8 is a very good sports car, and in some ways arguably better than the V12 versions, but it does lack some of the specialness of those with the most cylinders. Seemingly on cue, Aston Martin is bringing out a limited production DB11 Shadow Edition
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2021 Aston Martin DB11 Shadow Edition gives the V8 model some exclusivity
The entry-level 2021 Aston Martin DB11 with its Mercedes V8 is a very good sports car, and in some ways arguably better than the V12 versions, but it does lack some of the specialness of those with the most cylinders. Seemingly on cue, Aston Martin is bringing out a limited production DB11 Shadow Edition
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DS Aero Sport Lounge emphasizes the shape of electric things to come
One day after the DS brand unveiled the DS 9 sedan, the upscale French marque presents its vision for sustainable electric luxury with the Aero Sport Lounge concept. Touted as "a prelude to our next creations" and "a manifesto intended to illustrate the buzzword ‘sustainable,’" the
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DS Aero Sport Lounge emphasizes the shape of electric things to come
One day after the DS brand unveiled the DS 9 sedan, the upscale French marque presents its vision for sustainable electric luxury with the Aero Sport Lounge concept. Touted as "a prelude to our next creations" and "a manifesto intended to illustrate the buzzword ‘sustainable,’" the
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Moody's cuts 2020 auto sales global outlook on coronavirus impact
Credit ratings agency Moody’s Investor Service on Wednesday cut its 2020 outlook for global auto sales, with China taking the biggest hit as the coronavirus outbreak worsens.The agency said it expects global auto sales to fall 2.5% in 2020, lower than its previous estimate of about 0.9% drop.Moody’s
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Moody's cuts 2020 auto sales global outlook on coronavirus impact
Credit ratings agency Moody’s Investor Service on Wednesday cut its 2020 outlook for global auto sales, with China taking the biggest hit as the coronavirus outbreak worsens. The agency said it expects global auto sales to fall 2.5% in 2020, lower than its previous estimate of about 0.9% drop. Moody
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Toyota bets $400 million on a Pony
HONG KONG/BEIJING — Autonomous driving firm Pony.ai said on Wednesday it has raised $462 million (425 million pounds) in its latest funding round, led by an investment by Japan's largest automaker Toyota. Toyota invested around $400 million in the round, Pony.ai said in a statement, marking its
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Toyota bets $400 million on a Pony
HONG KONG/BEIJING — Autonomous driving firm Pony.ai said on Wednesday it has raised $462 million (425 million pounds) in its latest funding round, led by an investment by Japan's largest automaker Toyota.Toyota invested around $400 million in the round, Pony.ai said in a statement, marking its biggest
