2010
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The last time we looked, Nissan was claiming a 7m 26.7s Nurburgring lap time for its 2010 ‘Series II’ GT-R, while General Motors was boasting an even better time of 7m 22.4 seconds for its Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar. While manufacturer claims should be taken with a grain of salt--there are just too many variables that can affect the lap times--when Ferrari makes a claim, you can rest assure most of the automotive world will be taking note. The automaker’s most advanced machine, and likely fastest, the 599XX experimental car, has now managed to clock a scorching lap time for the 13...
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Driven: 2010 Audi A3 TDI
A base A3 2.0 TDI FWD S-Tronic runs $29,950. The VW Golf TDI we recently tested runs $23,090. In the review of that car we mentioned how the $7k discount for the Golf might be the way to go. After all, you can’t get this flavor of Audi with quattro AWD, which would differentiate the Audi diesel...
Michael Frank -
Teri Hatcher, Desperate Hausfrau
Dear Teri Hatcher: We need answers -- in general, and to the following questions triggered by a peek at the photo linked below: 1) Who's your stylist? 2) Do you know that s/he didn't bother styling you today? 3) No, seriously: your hair looks like a wig that's been pulled from a Walmart bargain bin...
Richard Read -
2010 Saab 9-5 Pricing To Start Under $50,000
After what has got to be one of the most tumultuous gestations in recent automotive history, the 2010 Saab 9-5 is now just months away from hitting showrooms. Having endured the lengthy sale process between GM and Spyker, Saab is finally readying its new 9-5 for sale and has revealed that the...
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Six New Ferraris By 2013, Including Enzo, 599 And 612 Scaglietti Replacements
It’s now been almost seven years since the Enzo supercar first entered production, during which time Ferrari has released a number of new models and technologies. More recently we’ve seen the introduction of the California GT and 458 Italia, along with the automaker’s first dual-clutch...
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Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide Race Car Caught Testing
The Aston Martin Rapide race car will contest the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race.
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It’s a well known fact that taller vehicles with high centers of gravity, like SUVs, have a tendency to rollover during high speed corners but a multitude of safety features introduced in such vehicles in recent years have largely negated the problem. However, there are still some of these vehicles that customers should err on the side of caution--at least that’s the opinion of Consumer Reports. The influential magazine last week urged customers to avoid buying the recently introduced 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV because it may rollover in certain situations--the first time the magazine had...
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Ferrari 599 GTO World Premiere Held At Exclusive Modena Event
The Ferrari 599 GTO is the Italian marque’s fastest ever road car, which is saying a lot considering its model lineup includes fabled machines like the Enzo and F40 supercars. So it’s not so surprising that Ferrari chose to revive its most hallowed of badges: GTO (Gran Turismo Omologata)--the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lexus Already Brewing Up Code To Fix GX 460 Stability?
The Nikkei says Lexus is already moving forward with a fix for the unstable SUV.
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Video: Ferrari CEO Presents New 599 GTO
The Ferrari 599 GTO is the Italian marque’s fastest ever road car, which is saying a lot considering its model lineup includes fabled machines like the Enzo and F40 supercars. So it’s not so surprising that Ferrari chose to revive its most hallowed of badges: GTO (Gran Turismo Omologata)--the...
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Zac Efron Gets A Moving Violation (About Three HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALs Too Late)
Twelve things we know for sure: 1) Zac Efron's million-dollar, teen-idol tuches has found a new resting place in an Audi A6, as we see in the photo linked below. 2) Given Zac's previous appearance in an Audi A5, we're not sure this is an upgrade. 3) In fact, it seems a little weird. 4) Zac seems to...
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Video: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Gets Slideways
The latest E63 AMG is beautiful to watch and listen to, especially when sideways.
Nelson Ireson -
The Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe scored 89 of 100 to finish second at the Long Beach Formula DRIFT event.
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2010 Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia first drive review
Hot sauce. It’s what we add to bland fare to give it a bit more kick. The Cayenne, though, has never been bland. You might begrudge the brand’s huge success selling SUVs rather than sports cars, but if you’ve never driven a Cayenne you have no right to judge—these beasts are...
Michael Frank -
Sean Connery's S-Class Sedan Is A Little Off-Kilter
So apparently, there was some sort of Scottish thing in New York last week: Sean Connery played host to the 7th Annual Dressed To Kilt fashion show at New York City's M2 Ultra Lounge this week. The charity show featured celebrities and athletes wearing Scottish designs and included runway...
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Gains 2010 FIA Group N Homologation
When Subaru pulled out of the World Rally Championship in late 2008, leaving factory driver and former WRC Champion Petter Solberg and the rest of the team in the lurch, many were shocked, if not surprised. Since then, some have wondered if the rally relevance was going to wane as the product line...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Mischa Barton Ought To Watch Her Back
Dear Mischa Barton: Your ass has gone rogue. Again. xoxo CelebsandCars [TheSuperficial]
Richard Read -
Mobile TV Showcased In Dodge Vehicles at 2010 Denver Auto Show
Now Your Family Can Catch Up On Their Shows While Stuck In Traffic
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The 2010 Nissan 370Z sports coupe is less a car and more a rocket ship-like force of nature wrapped in a taut and sexy metallic wrapper.
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Jay-Z Wrangles Beyonce Into A Weekend On The Town
An imagined conversation between Beyoncé Giselle Knowles and Shawn Corey Carter, inspired by the photo linked below: Beyonce: What the hell is this? Jay-Z: You like it? I thought we'd take it out for a night on the town. I'm in an empire state of mind, baby. Heh. Beyonce: (Pauses, cocks...
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Dodge Unveils 2010 Viper SRT10 Final Edition
The final Dodge Vipers will roll off the line this year, with a limited run of 50 special cars marking the close.
Nelson Ireson -
Kim Kardashian In A Drop Top, Sans Bush
We're just going to come right out and say it: Kim Kardashian doesn't make sense. We've seen her on TV, rolling her hair and, occasionally, boxing. We've seen her roll through town in rides that cost more than the average two-bedroom condo in mid-level retirement villages. And we've rolled our eyes...
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Video: BMW Z4 GT3 Runs The Nurburgring
The first lap of the new BMW Z4 GT3 race car around the Nurburgring's Nordschleife.
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Chevrolet To Build Just 200 2010 Camaro SS Indy 500 Pace Car Replicas
The limited number ensures the car's exclusivity--and possibly, eventual collectibility.
Nelson Ireson