Saturday, 19 September 2015

Authentic General Lee Dodge Charger Heading to Auction

Authentic General Lee Dodge Charger Heading to Auction

Authentic General Lee Dodge Charger Heading to Auction

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An original, screen-used General Lee Dodge Charger is crossing the auction block.

Starring in the original television show The Dukes of Hazzard, the 1969 Dodge Charger is reportedly one of three cars of its kind to have survived. In total, more than 300 General Lee cars were used during the television series, but the vast majority of them were destroyed during filming of the show's obligatory stunt scenes. The General Lee heading to auction has a clean title and will come with a letter of authenticity from Warner Bros. proving that it was used as a picture vehicle during the filming of the series.

The vehicle is in good running condition and is completely street legal and drivable. The winning bidder will also receive an original production Hazzard County license plate with license number "CNH 320."

SEE ALSO: Dodge Barracuda Finally Coming Back, Next-Gen Charger in the Works

Given the recent controversy in the U.S. regarding the Confederate Flag, some might find it surprising that a General Lee with a complete Confederate Flag on the roof is heading to auction. Of course, the detail is what makes the vehicle authentic and it's hard to imagine one without it.

The General Lee is being auctioned off on September 30 as part of Hollywood Auction 74, hosted by Profiles in History the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia.

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2017 Infiniti Q30 Video, First Look

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Infiniti is joining the compact premium segment with its all-new Q30.

The Japanese automaker debuted the 2017 Infiniti Q30 at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, staying true to the original concept that debuted in 2013. The compact hatchback is built on the Mercedes MFA platform that underpins the CLA-Class and GLA-Class models and will also be used for the upcoming QX30 crossover.

The Q30 will launch with three trim levels: base, Premium and Sport, with the base model equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 120 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. The Premium and Sport models will have a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine with 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. For the U.S. market, Infiniti will only offer the more powerful 2.0-liter mill.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Coverage

Transmission options for the 2017 Infiniti Q30 include a six-speed manual and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Look for the Infiniti Q30 to arrive dealerships in select markets later this year with pricing and fuel economy figures being announced closer to its launch.

AutoGuide.com got a chance to check out the new Q30 at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and you can learn more about it by watching our first look video below.

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2016 Honda Civic Video, First Look

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The 2016 Honda Civic has been properly unveiled and it's the Civic you've been waiting for.

The last-generation Honda Civic had trouble out of the gate, with the Japanese automaker quickly revamping it shortly after it arrived on the market. Now, Honda is hoping to turn the page with its all-new 10th-generation model that has been rebuilt from the ground up. In fact, Honda claims that the new 2016 Civic is the biggest complete redesign for the model ever as it hopes to recapture the sporty appeal it used to be known for.

Built on a wheelbase that is 1.2 inches longer, the new Civic sits one inch lower and is two inches wider.

SEE ALSO:The 2016 Honda Civic is the Civic You've Been Waiting For

The new Civic will come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 158 horsepower while a more powerful turbocharged 1.5-liter mill will be available with 174 hp. The company is being vague on fuel economy figures, but promises that it'll deliver over 40 mpg on the highway.

Learn more about the 2016 Honda Civic by watching AutoGuide.com's first look video below.

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Nissan Gripz Concept Video, First Look

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Nissan could be changing things up with its Z nameplate.

Bowing at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show was the Nissan Gripz concept, and having a "z" at the end of the name isn't so the Japanese automaker can be trendy. Recent reports say that Nissan is considering a crossover for the next-generation Z model. At the show, Nissan claims that the Gripz won't serve as a direct replacement for an existing model but previews what future compact crossovers will look like for the brand.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Coverage

The powertrain is quite interesting with Nissan using the same electric engine found in the Leaf along with an unspecified gasoline engine that acts as a generator. Combined, the Gripz concept boasts 107 horsepower and 187 pound-feet of torque, and although those numbers aren't impressive, Nissan promises that it "delivers a smooth, refined and exhilarating driving experience."

Whether or not the Gripz concept will become the next Z model remains to be unseen, so for now, check out our first look video below and prepare yourself for some radical changes to the Nissan brand.

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2017 Ferrari 488 Spider Video, First Look

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The 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider dropped its top at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show.

Sharing the floor with the new Lamborghini Huracan Spyder, the Ferrari 488 uses a 3.9-liter turbocharged V8 engine to make 660 horsepower and 561 pound-feet of torque. Naturally it's based on the 488 GTB coupe and surprisingly it does the 0-62 mph sprint in the same time at three seconds flat. Top speed with the roof up or down is rated at 203 mph.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Coverage

According to the Italian automaker, the Ferrari 488 Spider can lower or raise its hard top roof in 13.6 seconds and actually weighs about 55 pounds lighter than the fabric roof found on the last-generation F430 Spider. The Ferrari 488 Spider does tip weigh 110 pounds more than the coupe.

Find out more about the drop-top exotic by watching our first look video below.

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Honda Project 2&4 Concept Video, First Look

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The Honda Project 2&4 concept debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show, combining a motorcycle with a car for a wicked open-air vehicle.

It may have a car chassis, but the Honda Project 2&4 concept is powered by a 999-cc V4 engine that comes from a superbike with the ability to rev up to 14,000 rpm. The small engine provides 215 horsepower and 87 pound-feet of torque in a car that weighs just 893 pounds, so we can only imagine how fun it is to drive.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Coverage

According to Honda, the concept is the result of an annual worldwide contest the Japanese automaker hosts, encouraging its design team to think outside the box to create something truly special.

See AutoGuide.com get up close and personal with the Honda Project 2&4 concept by watching the first look video below.

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