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1965 Mustang with Ferguson Formula 4WD. Image: Anamera

For Sale: Four-Wheel-Drive, 1965... Mustang?

In 1965, Harry Ferguson Research built three 1965 Ford Mustang 4WD prototypes, in an effort to convince Ford (and others) of the value of driving all four wheels. Ferguson was confident in its engineering, as the company had built a race-winning 4WD Formula 1 car for the 1960 season, and the...

December 7, 2011 by  2
 
2012 Porsche 911 Spy Shots

2012 Porsche 911 Spy Shots

Porsche is soon to launch its next-generation 911 and as can be seen by these latest spy shots, prototypes for the car appear to be almost complete. Shown in the least... July 25, 2011 by  15


 
2012 MINI Coupe spy shots

2012 MINI Coupe Spy Shots

Earlier this week we brought you some of the first spy shots of the 2012 MINI Coupe JCW, and now we have the model it's based on: the standard Coupe. Even the Coupe spied... May 19, 2011 by  5


 
A secret prototype disguised on film at BMW's Plant Zero

Video: BMW Takes Us Inside Top Secret Plant Zero

Where is every BMW born? In a secret place the company has barely admitted exists--until now, called Plant Zero. The plant is staffed by the best of BMW's technicians, where... March 28, 2011 by  1


 
2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe spy shots

Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe

The reveal of the new 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe is just around the corner, with recent reports suggesting that a debut at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show in late April is looking... February 7, 2011 by  4


 
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK spy shots

Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

The current generation of the SLK roadster has served Mercedes-Benz well over its life since introduction in 2004, and like all cars its once-cutting-edge design has become... September 24, 2010 by  9


 
2012 Hyundai Sonata Wagon spy shots

Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Wagon

The stylish new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is just starting to hit roads all across the country but soon we’ll be seeing several other variants of the new four-door... September 9, 2010 by  7


 
1960 Austin-Healey 3000

Sports Car Classics: The “Big” Austin-Healeys

 In the early 1950s, there were really two choices when it came to a British sports car in the ripe United States import market. Buyers could pick between the affordable but... August 22, 2010 by 


 
Pininfarina coachbuilt modern Lancia Stratos

New Lancia Stratos Facts, Gets Own Site

 The most exciting car to come into the light of day this summer has to be the Lancia Stratos Prototype running around.  But now the veil has been lifted and the world can... August 17, 2010 by 


 
Spy shots: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Spy Shots: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS

The Mercedes-Benz CLS ignited the four-door coupe market when it was first introduced back in 2004, and since then we’ve seen several other luxury rivals attempt to emulate... August 17, 2010 by  12


 
2012 Volkswagen Passat Wagon spy shots

Spy Shots: 2012 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

Volkswagen's next-generation Passat is expected to up the stakes against Germany’s luxury automakers, with the car’s designers hoping it will be mentioned in the same... August 4, 2010 by  1


 
1990 BMW M8 Prototype

One-Off 1990 BMW M8 Prototype Reappears In Germany

To this day BMW has never launched an M8 but the automaker did come close to doing so at one point, though the project was canned at the last minute. Back in 1990 BMW built a... July 6, 2010 by  1


 
2011 Chevrolet Orlando spy shots

Spy Shots: 2011 Chevrolet Orlando Caught Testing, U.S. Sales Still Canceled

Chevrolet stated early last year that it would bring a production version of 2008’s Orlando concept vehicle to North American markets sometime in 2011, however, just... June 17, 2010 by  3


 
Hyundai HED-5 based MPV spy shots

Spy Shots: Hyundai HED-5-Based MPV

Hyundai is working on a new mid-sized MPV to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Touran and recently revealed Opel Meriva, and today we have new spy shots of a prototype... June 15, 2010 by  13


 
Zenvo

Zenvo ST1 Prototype Crashes At Track Event

 Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of it. The Zenvo ST1 is a Danish-built supercar. It is powered by a twin-charged (supercharged and turbocharged) 7.0L V-8... June 14, 2010 by 


 
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI at the Nurburgring

Subaru WRX STi Laps The Nordschleife In Under Eight Minutes

 While straight line and skid pad numbers means something to the performance of a car, they aren’t the benchmarks. The Nürburgring Nordschleife Lap Time is what... June 9, 2010 by 


 
 
 

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