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Monthly Archives: February 2015

Mercedes G-Class reaches for new heights

Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4 showcarMercedes-Benz is getting ready to create the next G-Class off-roader and borrowing what it learned from one of the most unusual sport-utility vehicles on the market.

The Mercedes G500 4×4² gets its elevated chassis from the G63 AMG 6×6 the company introduced in 2012 and which was recently taken out of production after notching just 100 sales (production ended to maintain exclusivity, claims Mercedes).

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Apple reportedly working on an electric vehicle

Apple CarPlay infotainment systemSeveral reliable news outlets are reporting on the speculation that Apple is in the midst of developing its own vehicle, though rumours of what it might be vary from an electric car to a fully autonomous car that would compete against the already-announced Google car.

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Nissan opens up future NISMO plans for 370Z Roadster

Nissan NISMO 370Z Roadster ConceptAbout a year after announcing a NISMO version of the 370Z, Nissan has shown a concept for a roadster version of the performance car.

Introduced at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, the one-off Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster Concept is meant to showcase the best of two worlds — racing inspired style and performance, and the exhilaration of open-air motoring.

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