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Fiat's latest ad for the U.S.-spec 500 Abarth

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Ad Makes Us Yearn For A Test Drive: Video

How many times has this happened to you? One minute you’re walking down the street, sipping your half-caf-lowfat-mocha-with-whipped-cream and minding your own business. The next, you’re backed up into a pillar by a stunning Italian fashion model, who appears to be questioning your...

November 17, 2011 by 
 
Ford Focus ST, launched at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show

2012 Ford Focus ST: Los Angeles Auto Show Preview

It's finally here, although Ford still hasn't quite said when it will go on sale in the U.S. Right now, all we know is "next year." But the 2012 Ford Focus ST, to be sold not... November 2, 2011 by 


 
Fiat's 500 Abarth

Fiat Teases The U.S.-Spec 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth: Video

If you’re looking for more images or details on the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth than we gave you here, this video will leave you disappointed. In fact, it has less than 2... November 2, 2011 by 


 
Mazda's Turbo2 concept for SEMA 2011. Image: Mazda

Mazda Turbo2 Concept At SEMA: Fast Now Comes In Size Small

Our first experience with a Mazdaspeed3 powered Mazda2 came during this year’s One Lap of America, where the pint-sized pocket-rocket quickly won over our hearts and... November 1, 2011 by 


 
Driven: 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Sport

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Priced From $24,795

Mazda is introducing a revamped Mazda3 for 2012 and this week announced pricing details for the range, which goes on sale over the coming months. The model we’re most... October 5, 2011 by 


 
2011 Volkswagen Golf R

2012 Volkswagen Golf R Official Price, Specs Released

As we reported late last year, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R will be headed to the U.S., and it should arrive sometime early in 2012. Today, VW released the official U.S... October 4, 2011 by 


 
2012 MINI John Cooper Works Coupe

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe: First Drive

There are at least two ways to look at the arrival of the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe: "Yay! Another MINI to love!"; and, "Another MINI? Why?" Whichever camp you fall into, the... September 26, 2011 by 


 
2012 Suzuki Swift Sport live photos

Suzuki Swift Sport Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

The Suzuki Swift is a hot little hatch still sold in most parts of the globe and in its Swift Sport guise can be a hoot to drive, easily upsetting some much more expensive... September 14, 2011 by 


 
Ford Fiesta ST Concept live photos

Ford Fiesta ST Concept Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

Unveiled this morning to the web's salivating hordes of hot-hatch mongers, the Fiesta ST Concept is a tantalizing piece of small-footprint sportiness. And it looks just as... September 13, 2011 by 


 
Ford Fiesta ST Concept

Ford Fiesta ST Concept Preview: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

Though its bigger, production-bound brother, the 2012 Focus ST, stole the hot-hatch limelight yesterday, today Ford released the Fiesta ST Concept, and it just might be the... September 13, 2011 by 


 
Ford Focus ST five-door, Frankfurt Motor Show, September 2011

2012 Ford Focus ST Hatchback Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

Yes, hot hatch fans, we're finally getting one of Ford's proper Focuses in ST trim. No, it's not an RS. Yes, you'll get over it. What you might not get over is the fact that... September 13, 2011 by 


 
2012 Ford Focus ST

2012 Ford Focus ST Preview: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

The 2012 Ford Focus ST has been traversing the show circuit for a while now, making its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Today, the production version was revealed at the... September 12, 2011 by 


 
Suzuki Swift Sport

Suzuki Swift Sport: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

The Suzuki Swift Sport is the very definition of a hot hatch, with the previous generation of the car winning accolades for its serious street performance, bargain pricing... September 12, 2011 by 


 
The Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2.2.  Image: Mugen Euro

Honda Civic Type R By Mugen: Forbidden Fruit

In 2010, Honda tuner Mugen built a limited run of the Honda Civic Type R just for customers in the United Kingdom. Only 20 copies of the 237-horsepower hot hatchback were... September 8, 2011 by 


 
2012 Ford Focus ST

Saab Thrown To The Wolves, 2012 Focus ST, New Mercedes Models: Today's Car News

Saab has been denied bankruptcy protection by a Swedish court. [MotorAuthority] The abandoned Acura NSX in Dubai has been sold for parts. [MotorAuthority] Audi's TT RS race... September 8, 2011 by 


 
2013 Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG spy shots

2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Spy Video

UPDATE: The new Mercedes-Benz A Class has been revealed. Click here for all the details. We’ve already seen spy shots of the upcoming 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class luxury... September 8, 2011 by 


 
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