2012

  • 45th Anniversary Edition 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

    The very first 45th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, VIN 001, was sold for $150,000 at the Barrett-Jackson 10th Annual Florida Auction that took place earlier this month. That might seem like a lot for what’s normally a $1,375 premium over the asking price of a 2012 Camaro coupe or convertible in 2LT or 2SS trim, but there was one very good reason the buyer offered so much. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Chevrolet donated the 45th Anniversary Camaro Convertible, which was fitted with a 6.2-liter V-8 mated to a six-speed manual...

  • 2012 Volkswagen Golf R
    2012 Volkswagen Golf R: First Drive

    First off, we have to tell you that the new 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is worlds better than the last Golf 'R' to be sold in the U.S. That's the 2008 R32, which was comfortable and faster than the GTI, but not much faster, and all too heavy and luxury-laden—more like a grand-touring hot-hatch...

  • U.S.-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV
    Racer Beccy Gordon To Tackle Pikes Peak In An Electric Mitsubishi

    If Beccy Gordon’s last name sounds familiar, it should. Brother Robby Gordon is an accomplished racer, having driven in series ranging from IndyCar though NASCAR and even the SCORE off-road series. Father “Baja Bob” Gordon was an off-road racing legend, and sister Robyn was the...

  • The MINI Inspired By Goodwood, on display at Harrods
    MINI Inspired By Goodwood On Display At Harrods Department Store

    If a Rolls-Royce Phantom had an illicit love child with a MINI Cooper, the end result would look a lot like the MINI Inspired By Goodwood special edition that we first spoke of last April. While the MINI Inspired By Goodwood doesn’t get a 6.7-liter V-12 stuffed between its front fenders, it...

  • 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
    Bentley Announces Global Partnership With Starwood Hotels

    In an effort to create a “signature experience” for those who appreciate high-end luxury automobiles and the finest lodging, Bentley has formed a global partnership with St. Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwod Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Bentley...

  • 2012 Volvo S80
    Four-Cylinder Volvo Models Coming This Fall

    It’s no secret that Volvo is moving away from larger engines in favor of smaller ones. The Swedish automaker has already eliminated V-8 engines, and will soon begin paring back five and six-cylinder engines, too. In fact, in the not-too-distant future, all Volvo models will be powered by...

  • Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 on fire in Southern California - Image courtesy John Evans

    Warning: Video contains some not-safe-for-work language. Firefighters were called into duty on Saturday when a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 burst into flames on a highway near Aliso Viejo in Southern California. With no other reports of Aventadors going up in flames, it’s believed that this black example is the first to suffer the sad fate. Fortunately, the driver managed to escape unscathed but the brand new Aventador, driven during a regular test drive, is now nothing but a charred pile of aluminum and carbon fiber. The photo below, which was posted to Facebook, shows that...

  • The Rugged Ridge PowerTop, for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models.
    Rugged Ridge PowerTop Adds Convenience To Jeep’s Wrangler Unlimited

    If you’ve ever owned a Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited, you understand the simple joy of go-anywhere, topless motoring. As entertaining as the Wrangler is, owners soon learn that there are two types of convertible tops: those that are quick and easy to install and remove, and those that...

  • The Tesla Model S in winter testing.
    The Tesla Model S Undergoes Winter Testing: Video

    Baudette, Minnesota, is a sleepy little town at the far northern end of the Midwestern state. Its population is just over 1,100 residents, and its claim to fame is that it’s home to Automotive Enviro Testing, which specializes in extreme cold weather testing of vehicles. Cold weather can be...

  • 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 first drive
    2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Updates

    We bring you some inside info on the ongoing production and delivery of the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1.

  • 2012 Porsche 911 first drive
    Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, 911 Designer, Dead At 76

    The designer of the original Porsche 911 has died.

  • 2012 BMW 3-Series Long Wheelbase
    BMW 3-Series Long Wheelbase Set For 2012 Beijing Auto Show

    The long-wheelbase 3-Series is making its world debut at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show and has been developed exclusively for the Chinese market.

  • 2006 MINI Cooper S JCW, Geneva Motor Show

    Unless you’re a hard-core MINI fan, chances are good that you’ve never heard of the 2006 MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works GP, or, simply, the Cooper GP. Only 2000 were built, and only 415 of these made their way into the United States. As GP MINI explains, the Cooper GP was built to commemorate the end of MINI Series 1 production in 2006, and featured an engine rated at 215 horsepower, weight savings of nearly 100 pounds (thanks largely to the removal of the rear seat and the use of aluminum rear control arms), a unique aero kit and special livery. As the highest-performance MINIs...

  • Sabine Schmitz drives the Grand Cherokee SRT8
    The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Tackles The Nürburgring: Video

    In an attempt to highlight the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8's on-road abilities, SRT hired 'Ring ace Sabine Schmitz to take it on a hot lap of the Nordschleife.

  • Crash testing the Buick Verano
    All 2012 Buick Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Honors

    To Buick, size should have little to do with vehicle safety. Its smallest sedan, the Verano, recently earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which means that every model in the current Buick lineup is a 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick. To earn the Top...

  • The 2012 MINI Cooper Rauno Aaltonen Edition
    MINI Announces Rauno Aaltonen Edition Cooper And Cooper S

    If you’re not familiar with the name Rauno Aaltonen, we’re not surprised. A former European Rally Championship (the predecessor to the WRC) winner, the man known as “The Rally Professor” also won the 1967 Rallye Monte Carlo, behind the wheel of a MINI Cooper. To honor that...

  • Jay Leno drives the Fiat 500 Abarth
    The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Revisits Jay Leno's Garage

    Fiat brings a 2012 500 Abarth to Jay Leno's Garage for a test drive.

  • Shaquille O'Neal and the Buick LaCrosse
    Shaquille O'Neal On Hybrids, The Buick LaCrosse And The 'Oh Effect': Video

    Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal praises the 2012 Buick LaCrosse for its room, comfort and "oh effect."

  • 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

    The 2012 Camaro ZL1's production delay is over, presumably resolving whatever issue caused it.

  • The 2012 Shelby 1000
    Shelby American Admits To Faked Photo Of Shelby 1000 Mustang

    When Shelby American announced its 1000-horsepower Shelby 1000 Mustang, it was clear that the car would be the very definition of excessive. Now it seems that the photos of the car in action were a bit excessive, too. As USA Today found out, the images of the Shelby 1000 lifting it’s front...

  • 2012 BMW 135i three-door hatchback spy shots
    2012 BMW 135i Three-Door Hatchback Spy Shots

    The 2012 BMW 135i three-door hatchback is nearly ready for sale--and it might, just maybe, be coming to the U.S. for the first time.

  • The 2012 Shelby 1000
    Shelby Showing 1000 HP Mustang In New York

    If a lot of horsepower is good, then even more horsepower must be even better. That’s the theme behind the latest limited-production version of the Ford Mustang announced by Shelby American ahead of the car’s New York Auto Show debut. The Shelby 1000 will produce an estimated 950...

  • Jeep's FC concept
    Jeep And Mopar Announce Six Concepts For 2012 Moab Jeep Safari

    Last week we brought you teaser images of three concepts that Jeep would be bringing to this year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari. This week, Jeep and Mopar have teamed up to reveal an additional three concepts, as well as details on the concepts shown last week. The winner from last week, in our...

  • 45th Anniversary Edition 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
    First 45th Anniversary Camaro Convertible To Be Auctioned For Charity

    If you want a 45th Anniversary Edition Camaro, the package is available for any 2LT or 2SS trim level coupe or convertible, as long as you’re willing to spend the $1,375 package price. On top of the Camaro’s starting price, that money buys you Carbon Flash Metallic paint, a unique...

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