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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

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

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

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

Happy Wednesday, mga Kapuso! Three more days until the weekend, which means three more days until you get another truckload of the latest motoring tidbits. As usual, we’ve got an awesome lineup for you, so sit back and enjoy the ride! From Tokyo, let’s go back home as we showcase the 2013 Manila Auto Salon. Held annually, this motoring event is where the leaders of the Philippine automotive aftermarket industry converge to show the latest trends in vehicle customizing in all areas of styling and tuning. Speaking of local, let’s hear the newest news from the Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI), the country’s premier automotive award-giving body, which is celebrating its 10th year. Next stop, we’ll be switching to high gear as we witness the launch of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class, the brand’s flagship sedan. Mercedes-Benz Philippines will be offering the S 500 through Cats Motors Inc. We’ll also travel down to south as we pay a visit to the Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology, Inc., a world-class technical training school at the Toyota Special Economic Zone (TSEZ) in Santa Rosa, Laguna. The school, which recently started its operations, is specifically established for the training of after-sales technicians who will be deployed in service centers both here and abroad. Finally, let’s celebrate with Chevrolet as they mark 102 years of automotive engineering with the 2013 “Chevrolet Motorama”. Held at the SM Mall of Asia Ice Skating Rink, the event was filled with awesome entertainment, on-the-spot ownership promos, cool car exhibits, test drives and the latest and exciting Chevrolet line-up. Still catching your breath after all those things to watch out for? Tune in on and be more amazed, only on Turbo Zone, 10:30 AM on GMA News TV.