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Floyd Mayweather has purchased a Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, joining a growing list of celebrities opting for the Italian V12 supercar.
American tuner Hennessey Performance has unveiled the HPE700, a 700hp upgrade of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, marking a move beyond its usual muscle-car territory.
Usain Bolt, the Olympic sprinting legend, is known for his speed on the track and a collection of high-performance cars off it, including BMWs and a Nissan GT-R.
Kelleners Sport has unveiled a tuning package for the BMW 3 Series F30, offering notable power increases for the 320d and 328i alongside suspension and cosmetic enhancements.
Thousands in Richmond have turned to personal injury lawyers after a fire at Chevron’s refinery released toxic gas, with investigations ongoing and the crude unit expected to remain shut for months.
Dodge will withdraw from NASCAR at the end of the 2012 season, ending its involvement despite unveiling a new Charger for the Sprint Cup earlier this year.
A moderate earthquake struck near Yorba Linda late at night, with tremors felt across the Los Angeles region but no casualties or traffic incidents confirmed by authorities.
Audi’s first diesel S model, the SQ5 TDI, pairs a 313hp twin-turbo V6 with quattro all-wheel drive for rapid acceleration and everyday practicality.
A rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder SWB, finished in Rosso Corsa, is set for the RM Monterey auction with an estimate of $7.5m to $9m.
Fiat will unveil its new 500X crossover at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, aiming directly at the MINI Countryman with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Tesla has confirmed production of 50 Model S vehicles, with 29 already in customer hands and over 39,000 miles logged collectively.
Roush Performance and NASCAR driver Greg Biffle have created a one-off supercharged Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, set for charity auction at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas.
Al Ain Class Motors lists five Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG SUVs in Dubai, including four brand new examples and one with minimal mileage, each finished in a distinct colour.
Chrysler’s 2013 Ram 1500 and SRT Viper will launch with Sprint-powered embedded wireless for Uconnect, enabling voice recognition, Wi-Fi and new telematics features.
Lexus is expected to reveal the third-generation IS saloon at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, with early details suggesting evolutionary changes to the body and platform.
NASA's Curiosity rover landed in Gale Crater in August 2012, delivering the first images from the Martian surface after a complex descent using a new sky crane system.
Ford will halt all vehicle production in Australia by October 2016, closing its Broadmeadows and Geelong plants and affecting hundreds of jobs as local demand slumps.
Chrysler has introduced a 3D modelling system at its Indiana plant, aiming to reduce engineering costs and improve production of new eight- and nine-speed transmissions.
Nissan’s 2013 Pathfinder arrives with a new unibody platform, improved fuel economy, an upgraded interior and a lower starting price than its predecessor.
Two commercial aircraft came within two miles of each other at Detroit Metro, falling short of the standard separation and prompting an FAA review.
A coupe-inspired variant of the Volkswagen Touareg is reportedly under discussion, targeting the same luxury SUV segment as the BMW X6 and upcoming rivals from Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
Jeep has set the starting price for the 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 at $60,920 in the United States, with special editions carrying a premium.
Senate Finance Committee backs a federal tax credit of up to $2,500 for electric bikes and motorcycles, aiming to boost jobs and clean transport.
Volkswagen will present the seventh-generation Golf at Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie on 4 September 2012, ahead of its official public debut at the Paris Motor Show later that month.