2012
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The appeal of running exotic supercars against military aircraft never seems to get stale, and in recent years we’ve seen the Spyker F1, the Bugatti Veyron and the Lamborghini Reventon throw down against various fighter aircraft. We've even seen Top Gear USA pit a Dodge Viper against an attack helicopter, though not in an outright drag race. The net result is usually this: the supercar is much quicker off the line, and quicker down much of the airport runway. As a fighter jet builds speed and gains lift, however, the ultimate nod generally goes to the fighter aircraft. Despite the...
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Fisker Teams Up With Penske Auto To Sell Karma Luxury Sedan
Dealer group Penske Automotive will help sell Fisker Karmas through a new dealership in Scottsdale, Arizona .
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2012 Lexus IS F CCS-R To Tackle Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Lexus is set to tackle the arduous Pikes Peak Hill Climb in a customer racing version of its IS F sports sedan.
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Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon’s Airbags Deploy Despite No Crash
In August of last year airbags in a Chevrolet Camaro deployed whilst its driver was attempting to drift, despite there being no crash or rollover. At the time, a spokesman for Chevy explained that in certain conditions the side curtain bags can deploy if the sensors determine that a rollover is...
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2012 Tesla Model S Hits The Road Early: Video
The official date for the first deliveries of the eagerly awaited 2012 Tesla Model S electric sedan isn't until Friday, June 22. But as Green Car Reports noted early this morning, a production Model S has already been photographed in the wild--complete with personalized California license plate...
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Underground Racing Builds 1,200-HP Lamborghini Aventador: Video
With 1,200 horsepower onboard, Underground Racing’s Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 will sprint from 0-60 mph in just 2.2 seconds.
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Drive enough cars on enough racetracks and you become somewhat immune to speed-induced terror. Most of us here are completely comfortable hustling the latest models around circuits near and far, so it’s no longer a thrill to strap into the passenger seat and have a pro driver show us what a really fast lap looks like. That said, we’ll go on record as saying we would have voided our bladders in the first two minutes of David Higgins’ stage winning-run at last weekend’s Rally America Susquehannock Trail Rally in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. By three minutes in, we would have...
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2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Officially Sold Out To Dealers
If you’re on the fence about buying a 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth hot hatch, we’ve got some bad news for you. Unless you can find a dealership with unsold inventory (and good luck with that), you’ll be waiting until the fall to take delivery of a Fiat 500 Abarth, in 2013 model year form...
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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 And Carrera 4S Coming Next
Sometimes, the best information on pending model launches comes from the United States government and not from auto manufacturers. That seems to be the case with the next two Porsche 911 models to be released, which have appeared first on the EPA website and not in a Porsche press release. Look for...
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Tesla Gives Inside Look At Model S Factory, Launches Configurator
Tesla’s long-awaited Model S is almost here and in the lead up to its arrival on June 22 Tesla is giving an inside look at how its electric sedan is made. Work on developing the Model S commenced around three years ago, but it was only two years ago that Tesla purchased the factory in...
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Supercharged Mazda MX-5 Yusho Concept Revealed
Mazda’s MX-5 Yusho Concept packs a supercharged 2.0-liter engine with 238 horsepower on tap.
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Fisker Recalls A Few More Karmas Due To Previous Hose Clamp Issue
A handful of 2012 Fisker Karmas have been recalled due to incorrectly installed hose clamps, the same problem that led to a recall of the car in December, 2011.
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If you're at all familiar with chili peppers and the zing they bring, you know that a little heat's a good thing, but too much spice can completely numb the senses—or bite back. It's how we couldn't help but feel about the new 2012 BMW M6 Convertible, top down, in one of its many Sport-mode combinations. Exploring (and enjoying) the M6's phenomenal capability just a little bit adds some spice—and it's an ever-present temptation—but moderation and respect is key. Crack the throttle of this 560-horsepower, 4,500-pound beast open the first time or two on a long, straight road...
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MINI Shows You The Fastest Way To Parallel Park: Video
Parallel parking is one of the driving skills needed to obtain a driver’s license in most states. Student drivers often spend weeks knocking over cones and garbage cans before perfecting the combination of vehicle positioning and steering angle necessary to produce the desired results. If...
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Toyota CEO Signs LFA Nürburgring Edition Bought By Lexus Dealer In Germany
A German Lexus dealer has bought a LFA Nürburgring Edition for his birthday and as a special surprise it was signed by Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda.
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Mercedes Breaks World Record By Catching Golf Ball With SLS AMG
UPDATE: Mercedes-Benz has released a video of the amazing stunt, which you can watch by clicking here. Formula 1 legend and AMG brand ambassador David Coulthard has managed to catch a golf ball using a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, and in the process set a new Guinness World Record...
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Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series Heads To Asia
As Lamborghini looks to expand into new markets, the automaker’s one-make racing series, the Blancpain Super Trofeo, has hosted its first race outside of Europe. The inaugural race took place this past weekend at Sepang International Circuit, home of the Malaysian Grand Prix, where...
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Ferrari FF Catches On Fire In Poland
A Ferrari FF caught on fire earlier this week while it was being driven down a highway near the Polish city of Krakow. This is believed to be the third time that a FF has caught on the fire, with the previous reported incident taking place on a highway in China back in February and the first during...
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The 2012 Porsche 911 Club Coupe celebrates sixty years of Porsche Clubs with a very special limited-edition car.
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Tesla Expands Dealer Network In Preparation For Model S Launch
Last Friday, Tesla opened its first new retail outlet of 2012 in New York’s affluent Westchester County. Tesla Westchester will boast a Model S Design Studio, a hands-on a Model S drivetrain and an interactive display touting the benefits of going electric. There are also four Model S Betas...
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Nissan’s 545-Horsepower Juke-R Crossover Hits The Ice: Video
Before heading to the Nürburgring to compete at the German circuit’s 24 hour endurance race last weekend, Nissan’s original GT Academy winner Lucas Ordonez took some time out to test the 545-horsepower Nissan Juke-R crossover on Norway’s Losna Isbane ice tracks. Having grown...
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Why Yes, The Ford Focus Can Do A Two Minute Burnout: Video
If you assume that a V-8 engine or even a lot of horsepower is necessary to do a proper burnout, you’d be incorrect. As this video demonstrates, all you need is a current Ford Focus, a set of cheap (presumably used) tires and a place to let it rip without police or fire department...
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Ferrari 458 Italia Crashes In Dramatic Fashion At Laguna Seca
A Ferrari 458 Italia competing during the 2012 Ferrari Racing Days at Laguna Seca has fallen victim to the track’s infamous corkscrew.
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Buick Regal GS Takes Second In Nevada Open Road Challenge
Last week, we told you about Bill Rietow and John Townsend, a pair of Buick engineers who believe in practicing what they preach. Rietow and Townsend have a hobby that may not be shared by many other Buick owners: they race a Buick Regal GS in open road rallies. In September 2011, the duo ran the...
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