SPIED: The 2015 Dodge Challenger prototype

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Wearing heavy camouflage gear on its front and rear, the new Challenger is expected to sport new bumpers, revised lights and perhaps a new hood design. The rest of the car is likely to stay the same, although we may see Dodge introduce some new wheel patterns and colors. The interior is expected to receive a major update, with improved materials and more user-friendly controls likely to make the cut. An eight-speed automatic should be offered across the range, along with some new tech features such as the latest Uconnect interface, a reversing camera, and possibly even radar and camera monitoring systems.

Source: Motor Authority

SELF-TRIPPING

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After Nissan announced that it will rollout a self-driving car by 2020, Volvo has upped the ante and said it plans to have its “Drive Me” program runnning with 100 autonomous cars by 2017. The Volvos will be distributed in Sweden to specially selected drivers whose commentary and diagnostic info will be collected by the manufacturer. Volvo isn’t undertaking this program alone. It’s working with the Swedish government to make traveling “safer, smoother, and less polluted,” as well as revolutionizing infrastructure.

Source: Complex Rides

HONDA’S GAME

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After impressive success during the 2013 season, Honda prepares to return to the 2014 World Touring Car Championship season with an updated Civic WTCC. The 2013 Civic WTCC gets a revised aerodynamic package, with subtle styling change to the wheel arch extensions, larger diameter wheels, a sleeker aero package and an extended rear spoiler. Under its hood, the 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine was also tricked to deliver a little bit more power.

Source: Top Speed

NOW THAT’S A TESTDRIVE!

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French automaker Bugatti has launched a new test drive program in North America that the company says is aimed at “ultra-high net worth individuals” and “enthusiasts of exclusive super sports cars.” No, they don’t mean your average internet forum enthusiast but rather individuals with a number of supercars already among their collection. The program allows qualified prospects to drive the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse on closed roads and airport runways, where they can take the car to its limits and receive tips from Bugatti’s own test drivers. When they’re not driving, the guests enjoy five-star hospitality and opportunities to network with other participants in the program.

Source: Motor Authority

PHENOMENAL PAGANI

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The Pagani Huayra is a rare breed — we know it exists, yet no one has really had the opportunity to spend time reviewing it for the masses. XCar has stepped forward to fill that void, and they did so with Italy as the beautiful backdrop. The 13 minute video, now available for public viewing in YouTube, shows you more of the Pagani Huayra than ever before and the host reviews the ride artistic, technological, and emotional features in an accent that makes it sound more important than if we were to do it.

Source: Complex Rides