Poor Lewis Hamilton. He wanted to make a pit stop with his former team [Video]

For the last five years Lewis Hamilton raced for the McLaren team, but this year he signed a contract with Mercedes. Both teams use a similar color scheme, but that doesn't justify that you try to make your pit stop with your former team. Well, that is exactly what happened with Hamilton during the Malaysian Grand Prix.

In the video below we can see Hamilton driving to McLaren's pit box while the mechanics wave him through, while his girlfriend watched and laughed at that scene, soon realizing his mistake he drove the the right place.

In the end he finished third ahead of his team mate, Nico Rosberg. But that place was achieved thanks to the intervention from team boss Ross Brawn. After the race was finished Nico was recorded saying to Brawn, "Remember this one".

Even McLaren made fun fun of this situation by saying in twitter, "Feel free to pop in and say "hi" any time". Hamilton wasn't so happy, apologizing to his team and adding that he didn't understand how he could have done such an easy mistake and promising it wouldn't happen again.

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The 2014 Scion tC had its debut at the New York International Auto Show

Scion, which is a brand of vehicles made by Toyota especially for the North American market, revealed the new tC at the New York International Auto Show. The tC accounts for 40 percent of all Scions ever sold, so it is normal that the U.S. company wants to keep this vehicle modern.

To do that that they gave the new tC new head lamps, new hood, a more muscular grille similar to the one used in the FR-S, new black-out valance, modern LED tail lamps and new 18 inch alloy wheels with 225/45R18 tires.

Inside we will find higher quality materials and new technologies. The new Scion Standard Display Audio now includes a 6.1 inch LCD touchscreen, Bluetooth and HD Radio Technology with steering wheel-mounted controls. If you want something even better, Scion has available the Scion BeSpoke Premium Audio system. It features full navigation and access to 30000 free audio stations via AHA.

The sportier feel is enhanced with the four cylinder, 2.5 liter engine that produces 181PS (179hp or 133kW) @6000rpm. Torque figures weren't revealed, but we do now you can choose between a six-speed manual gearbox or an improved six-speed automatic transmission.

Upgrades have also been made to the stabilizer bar hardware and electronic power steering.

Scion also revealed a limited edition celebrating the brand's 10th Anniversary, called Scion 10 Series (he xB, iQ, and xD will have one). The 10 Series tC will be painted in Silver Ignition, will show a special message shown in the dashboard saying Scion before fading into the number 10, will have silver seat belts, a solar-powered illuminated shift knob and a LED Scion badge that illuminates when you unlock the car.

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Suzuki will bring the AUTHENTICS concept to Shanghai

Suzuki will bring several cars and motorcycles to the Shanghai Motor Show, which begins on April 20, but the main attraction will be a new C-segment sedan called Authentics. A car that seems to be the sedan version of the SX4 or even the replacement for the unsuccessful Kizashi.

Nothing else is known for now, but the concept will have large wheels and a funky LED tail lights. Find out more next month at the Shanghai Motor Show.

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Hyundai Equus also got revealed at the New York International Auto Show

The South Korean company took advantage of the New York International Auto Show to present the redesigned Equus. The luxury sedan had several improvements in vehicle dynamics, material selection, driver technology and safety features, besides the aesthetic improvements found in the exterior and interior.

Starting with the exterior, Hyundai now offers a new 19 inch turbine-blade alloy wheels and the LED fog lights are now standard. The redesigned parts include the front grille that now has thinner chrome bars, side mirrors and the tail lamp light scheme. The overall size remains the same. 203.1 inches (5159mm) in length, 74.4 inches (1890mm) wide and 58.7 inches (1491mm) high.

On the inside, the company based in Seoul wanted to create a more sporty and premium environment, so they redesigned and used higher quality materials in the instrument panel, rear console and center stack.

In the fight to get the bigger screen inside a car, Hyundai added a 7 inch TFT LCD center cluster display for the Signature models and a larger 12.3 inch screen for the Ultimate models. In both models you have a 9.2 inch LCD instrument panel. And those screens weren't enough, the Ultimate model is fitted with two high-resolution 9.2 inch monitors in the back of the front seats.

The rear-wheel drive car comes equipped with the 5.0 liter Tau DOHC V8 engine that produces 435PS (429hp or 320kW) and 510Nm (376b/ft) mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 18 USA mpg (21.6 UK mpg or 13.1l/100km).

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2014 Kia Optima gets a small update [Video]

Sooner of later, every car in the road will have a face lift a few years after it was first introduced, and Kia Optima is no exception. Both the exterior and interior of Kia’s sales leader suffered several changes in order to keep up with the latest models and technologies.

Both the front and rear fascias have been redesigned in order to look more modern. The brand’s signature tabbed grille has also been upgraded together with the new rear diffuser, trunk lid, LED head lamps, fog lights and tail lights.

Inside, when you push the start button, a new 4.3 inch TFT LCD instrument cluster and an optional 8 inch navigation and telematics screen come to life. From the optional screen you can control the UVO eServices, HD Radio 3, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and the 8-speaker Infinity sound system.

The upgraded Kia Optima is available in four trims, LX, EX, SX and SX-Limited. With all versions you will have available the four cylinder 2.4 liter GDI unit while on the SX and SX-Limited you can have the more powerful 2.0-liter GDI turbocharged engine. There is also a 2.4 liter hybrid powertrain available. All engine choices only allow you to have the six-speed automatic transmission featuring Sportmatic clutchless shifting.

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2014 Dodge Durango revealed. No more teasers! [Video]

After a few teasers Dodge has finally revealed the new Durango. A more modern, safer, efficient and technological advanced seven-seat SUV that will be available in five trims, SXT, Rallye, Limited, R/T and Citadel. Pictured above and below you have the R/T version, which is one of the sportier versions.

The exterior suffered the LED treatment, with the head lamps receiving LED day running lights (DRL) and the tail lights having a "racetrack" inspired shape with 192 LEDs. The exterior, while it looks to be a lot different, has only small changes and upgrades.

The overall shape of the SUV is basically the same, but we know have a slimmer “split cross-hair” grille, a raised front bumper that is similar to the one in the previous model and redesigned projector-beam head lamps. At the back we find a one-piece tail lamp inspired by those found in the Dodge Charger and the new Dart, with 192 LEDs.

There were also some changes made to the interior. Like most brand, the goal now is to use the largest possible number of new technologies, and the Durango isn't an exception. It now includes a new 5-inch and 8.4-inch Uconnect touch-screens, a new media hub with an SD card slot, USB outlet and auxiliary jacks, and a 7-inch TFT screen for the instrument cluster. You can even have a Blu-Ray reader with one 9-inch screen on the back of each front seat.

Forward collision warning with crash mitigation, Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Path (RCP) and detection adaptive cruise control with stop are just some of the new safety features found in the 2014 Dodge Durango.

Powering the new Durango SXT, Limited, R/T and Citadel is a 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 with 294PS (290hp or 216kW) and 353Nm (260lb/ft). The Rallye version has 299PS (295hp or 220kW). The other engine choice is the HEMI 5.7 liter V8 that has a power output of 365PS (360hp or 268kW) and 529Nm (390lb/ft) of torque that includes a cylinder-deactivation system. The standard transmission is a new eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters.

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Hyundai presented the heavy duty truck, Xcient.

Hyundai Motor Company has become a major player in the car market, but it seems that is not enough, so the South Korean company now wants to have a bigger share on the commercial vehicle market. To do that Hyundai introduced the Xcient, a name that combines the biggest unit measuring data (XC) with the word "efficient".

The new truck offers a complete lineup including cargo, tractor and dump versions, but only two diesel engines are available. First we have the 10 liter H-Engine with 420PS (409kW or 414hp) and 1961Nm (1447lb/ft), the other option is the Powertech unit producing 520PS (382kW or 513hp) and 2501Nm (1845lb/ft) of torque.

Hyundai also made changes to the cabin of the Xcient, creating a more spacious for the driver. The height of the cabin has been raised by 330mm (13 inches) to 1895mm (74.6 inches), and so was the size of the bed which now has 800mm (31.5 inches) in length, an increase of 150mm (5.9 inches) over the previous model.

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Bring it On: Subaru WRX Concept Premieres at the New York Auto Show [w/Video]

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Subaru is finally contemplating what every sensible gearhead has been telling both Subaru and Mitsubishi to do with their excellent Impreza WRX / STI and Lancer Evolution models, respectively, for decades now: keep their dynamic characteristics and dress them in a unique body that has nothing in common with their mainstream models.While Mitsubishi is still thinking what to do with the EVO series in general, Subaru is showing us what it has in store for us with the next generation WRX, and its more powerful STi sibling, with the world premiere of the all-new WRX Concept car at the New York International Auto Show.
The study adopts a body style that most carmakers like to call a "four-door coupe", adorned with all the aggressive details one would expect from a WRX model (with a hint of Lancer EVO, some might say) like the powerbulge on the hood, muscular wheel arches that make room for the 20-inch forged alloy wheels wrapped in 245/40ZR20 Dunlop rubber and a prominent rear diffuser. Only now, all these elements look natural and not planted like on the Impreza models.
The study measures 178.0 inches (4,521mm) long, 74.4 inches (1,889mm) wide and 54.7 inches (1,389mm) tall, which makes it slightly shorter, lower and wider than the Impreza Mk4 sedan. Its wheelbase is also significantly longer at 108.7 inches (2,761mm) compared to the Impreza's at 104.1 inches (2,644mm).
Subaru said that the pronounced powerbulge "provides clearance for the new turbocharged engine and intercooler", but other than that, it provided no other details about the WRX's powertrain.
In addition and always according to the Japanese carmaker, "to further improve handling dynamics, the SUBARU WRX CONCEPT features a carbon-fiber roof to enhance the already low center of gravity and reduce weight."
The when and how the WRX will transform from concept to a production model, is something that we will also have to wait and find out, as Subaru's primary goal with the study is to gauge consumer reaction.

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