2005
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It's official: Grand-Am and NASCAR will partner to bring a 12-race U.S.-based championship for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) series. We reported on an unconfirmed rumor that this might happen earlier in the month, and let's just say, we have our ice skates ready for this frosty day in the Inferno. The decision to match DTM with Grand-Am and NASCAR makes more sense than you might initially think, however. Huge audiences at NASCAR events and lots of overlap between the teams running both the Grand-Am and NASCAR series means promotion and engagement for DTM could end up helping...
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Buy Your Ice Skates, German DTM Racing Coming To U.S. In 2013
Until recently I simply didn't get the fascination with going fast in endless ovals and circles. Then I drove a school bus at Dodge City Raceway, and my perspective changed. Now the same may happen for millions of NASCAR fans, as the German DTM series is planning to race alongside NASCAR and...
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Suzuki Kizashi Cracks 200 MPH Barrier At Bonneville
Ask just about anyone at Suzuki why their cars aren't as popular as their motorcycles and you're likely to be greeted with a confused look. They build great bikes, and they put the same effort into their cars, so why the disconnect? Perhaps it's the name, perhaps it's the market, but whatever the...
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This Ain't Your Car: Someone's Going to Pay For This Chrysler Sebring
Have you ever wondered if you've over-modified your car, crossed some boundary of good taste? Thank goodness, this ain't your car. Yesterday the gang at SportsCarMonitor showed you a homemade Batpod spotted rolling the mean streets of, uh, Palo Alto. Today, also from the streets of San Francisco...
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Report: Toyota Re-Trademarks Supra Name
The revival of the Supra nameplate could go in several directions, including the FT-86.
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Report: Toyota FT-86 Still In Progress, Due Late 2011
Rumors of the FT-86's death may have been a bit premature.
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Porsche doesn't exactly have a reputation for selling affordable cars, but this one is especially "not affordable". Another thing Porsche isn't traditionally known for is the hybrid. Well, the 918 Spyder is actually very much a hybrid, and it's reported to be moving towards production. Initially intended as a concept to display its technological abilities, a consumer version of the car was said to be a possibility, pending sufficient interest from capable buyers. Rumor has it, there are plenty of enthusiasts willing to shell out the cash for a real-life 918 Spyder hybrid. Speaking of cash...
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2010 Chumpcar Texas Motor Speedway: Hot, Nasty Speed
The Chumpcar World Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway and Motor Authority is there to cover the action.
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Four Hot New Convertibles You Won't Want To Miss
I'll confess, I'm not typically a fan of the drop top. Still, when the weather is just right, it's a real pleasure to cruise around in the open air. It's that time of year now, and folks have unwrapped their boats and gassed up their ragtops. The automotive media have been covering several...
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Marchionne: Fiat-Based Chryslers On Sale Before 2012, IPO Possible
While itâs looking more and more likely that the first Alfa Romeos wonât go on sale in the U.S. until 2012, a new range of Chrysler models based on Fiat platforms could be on sale before then. Chrysler is planning to use Fiatâs compact car...
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Video: Iron Man 2 Trailer Features Smashed-Up Formula Cars, Audi R8 Spyder
The Iron Man movie gets a sequel, and more car action.
Nelson Ireson -
Toyota FT-86 Design Not Changing Significantly
Rumors of the Toyota FT-86's complete redesign are false, according to the car's lead designer.
Nelson Ireson -
Three Congressional Investigations and Counting Tarnish Toyota’s Reputation
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Toyota U.S. President Jim Lentz Confirms FT-86 For U.S.
The news came during yesterday's Digg Dialogg.
Nelson Ireson -
Scott Brown And His Predictable But Effective 2005 GMC Canyon
We wish we could get excited about Scott Brown*. Yes, his victory was historic. Yes it will mean interesting things in Washington. But for the love of Benji, did the man have to whip out a pickup truck to prove that he's a red-blooded American? Snore. Now, look: we have nothing against pickup...
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Video: Gazoo Racing Presents Toyota MR-2 Spyder Sports Hybrid Concept
The Gazoo Racing Toyota MR-2 Sports Hybrid Concept shows off what can be done when performance and hybrid are put together.
Nelson Ireson -
Report: Convertible Planned For Toyota And Subaru Joint-Sports Car
Toyota’s new sports car will debut next year and may revive the Celica nameplate.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Rumors Of Toyota Celica Rebirth Continue To Follow Joint Sports Coupe
The Toyota-Subaru joint sports coupe could be sold as a Celica at Toyota.
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The new electric e-Tron concept has the looks to take on its stunning Spyder cousin depite lacking a V-10 powerplant.
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Toyota president plans to fast-track new sports car
Fans of Toyota's sporting history have often lamented the current lineup of perfectly competent yet decidedly boring offerings, calling them 'appliances'. The days of the Supra, Celica and MR-2 may yet return, however, with new president Akio Toyoda at the helm. Speaking today at the 2009 Center...
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Gemballa adds Gold Edition to Mirage GT stable
Since 2006, Gemballa has been building custom interpretations of the Porsche Carrera GT supercar, making it perhaps the foremost Carrera GT tuner in the world. For its latest iteration, Gemballa has decided to relax the power output and focus on a decisively seductive gold finish. Some of...
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Gemballa adds Matt Edition to Mirage GT stable
Since 2006, Gemballa has been building custom interpretations of the Porsche Carrera GT supercar, making it perhaps the foremost Carrera GT tuner in the world. For its latest iteration, Gemballa has decided to relax the power output and focus on a decisively seductive matt black finish. Some of...
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Lamborghini releases mega gallery for Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder
Lamborghini used the Los Angeles Auto Show to debut a brand new convertible version of its Gallardo LP560-4 supercar, but until today only a limited selection of high-res official pictures were available. That's now remedied, so read on for the mega-gallery. Picking up the ‘Spyder’...
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Jesse James' hydrogen-powered land speed record claim comes under assault
Jesse James, American engineer, stuntman and all around lunatic successfully shattered the land speed record for a hydrogen powered vehicle for his latest show Jesse James Is A Dead Man – a show in which he cheats death every week by taking on a different challenge. But not everyone is so...
James Martinez