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Volvo imposes 180km/h speed limit on their cars
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Volvo imposes 180km/h speed limit on their cars

Come 2020, your new Volvo will only be able to go as fast as 180km/h, in line with the company's laser focus on road safety. The speed limit forms part of the company's Vision 2020, which aims for zero deaths or serious injury in a new Volvo by 2020. ...
The Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster drops the top, rocks your socks
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The Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster drops the top, rocks your socks

The Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster has lost its top but gained a whole lot of street cred. Losing its top has just made it all that more desirable, as does its limited run of just 750 units. The bi-turbo V8 from the GT R is carried over, as does the adjustab...
Should you install a rear wing on your car?
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Should you install a rear wing on your car?

Rear wings You've seen many cars with rear wings mounted on their respective bootlids, ranging from small lips to something resembling a hospital stretcher. These devices, in their purest form, are intended to act as aerodynamic aids for the car by keepi...
Aston Martin Valkyrie to put out 1,160hp with hybrid powertrain
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Aston Martin Valkyrie to put out 1,160hp with hybrid powertrain

Hold on to your horses, because the Aston Martin Valkyrie's confirmed power output has just been revealed. Unveiled in 2017, Aston Martin has kept the Valkyrie's confirmed power output a secret till now. The company has revealed that the heart of its...
Audi R8 V10 Decennium: celebrating a decade of Audi’s V10
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Audi R8 V10 Decennium: celebrating a decade of Audi’s V10

Take a bow, venerable V10, and blow out the 10 candles on your birthday cake. Audi is celebrating a decade of the 5.2-litre, TFSI engine powering the R8 V10, and what better way to do it than with a special edition. Called the Audi R8 V10 Decennium, ...
What is a CVT and why are they so popular?
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What is a CVT and why are they so popular?

You've heard of eight-, nine-, even ten-speed transmissions fitted to cars. On the spec sheet, the number of gears slotted within a car's gearbox is quite plainly stated. But look around and you'll soon encounter unfamiliar names like INVECS-III, Mul...
Arrivederci, 488 GTB. Hello, F8 Tributo
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Arrivederci, 488 GTB. Hello, F8 Tributo

Goodbye, Ferrari 488 GTB. Hello, Ferrari F8 Tributo. What is the F8 Tributo? It's a new mid-rear-engined sports car replacing the 488 GTB, which has been with us nearly four years now. The name is an homage to the car's "uncompromising layout" and to the...