2012
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Upgrading your LFA to the Nurburgring package may cost you an additional $70,000 but it adds a whole assortment of upgrades to make the car even faster.
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A123 Systems Recalls Battery Used In Fisker Karma And Other Plug-Ins
The supplier of the Fisker Karma's lithium-ion batteries, 123 Systems, has issued a recall on them due to what it claims are defective prismatic cells.
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Jeep Gets High, Releases Altitude Edition Grand Cherokee, Compass, Patriot
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a new blacked-out Altitude special edition, joined by the Compass and Patriot.
Nelson Ireson -
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Preview
The 2012 Dodge Challenger gets a new package with the Rally Redline, adding a dash of sport to the V-6 version.
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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Recalled For Potential Fuel Line Leak
Porsche is recalling some 1,232 Type 991 Carrera S models built for the 2012 model year and assembled between October 26, 2011 and January 24, 2012. At issue is a potential manufacturing defect that could cause a fuel leak under a particular set of circumstances. On certain cars, the release button...
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Twin-Turbo Ford GT, 2012 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3, Dodge Dart: Today's Car News
Dodge and Travis Pastrana have teamed up for RallyCross. Pastrana will be driving a new 2012 Dodge Dart with a 2.0-liter Tigershark engine with more than 600 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque. With power being sent to all four wheels, the Dart will hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 1.9...
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There’s no shortage of custom Challenger SRT8s, as the muscle-car-with-mass has followers every bit as loyal and creative as Mustang and Camaro fans. We’ve seen plenty of high-horsepower Challengers and have even witnessed a few set up for road racing, which really isn’t the Challenger’s forte. What we’ve never seen before now is a Challenger SRT8 stretched into a limousine. LA Custom Coach has changed that, thanks to president Philip Eiselin’s vision. The Challenger’s wheel design caught Eiselin’s eye, and he he quickly laid out the concept for...
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First Wave Of BMW Olympic Support Vehicles Arrive In London
BMW will be supplying a fleet of some 4,000 vehicles, primarily 3-Series and 5-Series sedans, to provide VIP transportation and logistical support for the upcoming London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. While critics pan the move for its impact on traffic and air quality, BMW is quick to point...
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Jeep Teases Three New Rigs For The 2012 Moab Jeep Safari
Every spring, Jeep fans gather at an event called the Moab Easter Jeep Safari, held in the canyons of Moab, Utah. While Jeep loyalists bring rigs of all shapes, sizes and capabilities, Jeep and Mopar team up to produce some fairly wild concepts. Last year, Jeep brought six concepts to Moab...
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2012 Muscle Car Wars: Video
While gas prices may be going up, so are the horsepower ratings on the latest muscle cars. A horsepower war is brewing and we took a moment to discuss three of the hottest muscle cars hitting the streets in 2012. In the video above we first discuss the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline. There are three...
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Four Sports Cars To Watch In 2012: Video
The economy is finally rebounding and people are spending money again. Well, a little. Just in time, a new batch of sportscars are coming to market. In this video, we're taking a look at four sports car to keep an eye on in 2012, in case you're one of the lucky ones to see a bounce in your paycheck...
Joel Feder -
2012 Chevy Sonic Turbo Now Available With An Automatic Transmission
Chevy's Sonic Turbo, introduced last year with a six-speed manual gearbox, now offers a six-speed automatic transmission option, too.
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Mercedes-Benz replaced the aging CLK Coupe with the graceful lines of the new E Class Coupe back in 2009. But buyers who wanted all-wheel drive have been forced to look at the competition for the last two years. Mercedes has finally decided to rectify the situation by fitting its 4Matic all-wheel drive system to the 2012 E350 Coupe. The 2012 E350 4Matic Coupe is powered by the same 3.5-liter V-6 as the E350 sedan. Producing 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, the E350 4Matic Coupe isn't a rocketship, but Mercedes-Benz says it'll hit 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. The fourth generation 4Matic...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic Coupe Walkaround: Video
Last year Mercedes-Benz introduced the new C Class Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Consumers who wanted a C Class Coupe with all-wheel drive were left out in the cold until December, when Mercedes-Benz announced it would be extending its 4Matic all-wheel-drive offering to the new 2012 C350 Coupe...
Joel Feder -
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Delay Update
Chevy still isn't building 2012 Camaro ZL1 models, but that may turn out to be good news for early buyers.
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Range Rover Celebrates 25th Year In U.S.: Video
2012 marks the Range Rover's 25th anniversary in the U.S., and the brand is celebrating with a look at what it's all about.
Nelson Ireson -
Want An Audi R8? Audi Brings Back Twitter Campaign: Video
Audi is bringing back last year's successful #WantAnR8 Twitter campaign, and entrants can win the use of an Audi R8 for the day.
Kurt Ernst -
Mads Østberg Sets New World Snow Jump Record: Video
Norwegian rally driver Mads Østberg has set a new (unofficial) world record for jumping a car on snow.
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Dodge is introducing a Special Service Durango aimed at police departments, fire departments and fleet sales.
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Mercedes-Benz Kills U.S. Sales of R Class Crossover: Report
A victim of dismal and declining sales in the U.S., the Mercedes-Benz R Class will disappear from U.S. showrooms at the end of 2012, but will remain available in other markets.
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2012 Chrysler 300 Reviewed, 2013 GT500 Priced, Audi RS5: Today's Car News
Nissan is preparing to debut the all-new 2013 Altima mid-size sedan at the 2012 New York Auto Show in a few weeks. Yesterday it released the third teaser video of the new sedan featuring a glimpse at the rear end styling. The first teaser gave a hint of the car's overall proportions, while the...
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG And C63 AMG Back On F1 Safety Duty
The SLS AMG and C63 AMG Estate are back as the official safety and medical cars of the new Formula 1 season but this year they have a slightly more significant role. They are also representative of the newly christened Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 team, which was formally known as the Mercedes...
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Ford Focus ST And Jaguar XFR Chase Scene Coming To Goodwood Festival Of Speed
The 2012 Ford Focus ST will have a starring role in The Sweeney, and it will also get to play at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Fashion Icon John Varvatos Designs One-Off Chrysler 300S For Charity
American fashion designer John Varvatos has partnered with Chrysler once again, this time to design a special 2012 Chrysler 300S that will be auctioned to help raise funds for the charity organization Stuart House. Varvatos previously starred in one of Chrysler’s Imported From Detroit...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran