2012
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The World Rally Championship doesn't get much in the way of U.S. air time, but it nonetheless supports a rabid fan base. U.S. fans will be happy to know Ford has confirmed its presence in WRC through 2013 today, campaigning the Fiesta RS WRC under the revised rules. Lead driver Jari-Matti Latvala will team with former WRC champ and privateer Petter Solberg for the 2012 season. Latvala's co-driver is Miikka Anttila, while Solberg's is Chris Patterson. “Ford has a rich history in world rallying and we’re excited to continue fighting for titles on the world stage with our great...
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Volvo Prices Its Convertible Swan Song, The C70 InscriptionVolvo will offer a limited production Inscription package to buyers of 2012 and 2013 C70 hardtop convertibles.
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Drift Thug Hoons Genesis Coupe Through Hyundai HQ: VideoWhat do you get when you add a drift-crazy Kiwi criminal to the Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car, mix in a little humor, a donut-munching security guard, some pretty marginal acting, and a suitably X-treme!! soundtrack? This video. Made by Hyundai just weeks before the planned demolition of the old...
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Roush Working On New ‘Stage 3’ Tuning For 2012 Ford FocusEach year famous Ford tuner Roush would unveil a slew of new upgrades under its ‘Stage 3’ banner for the Ford Mustang, the most recent iteration of which offers up to 540 horsepower and all the chassis and suspension mods you need to make the most of it. However, as consumers around the...
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Ford Prices Focus ST-R Race Car From $98,995Ford has priced its Focus ST-R turnkey racer from $98,995, with deliveries projected to begin in the fourth quarter of next year.
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2012 Audi A6 Recalled For Faulty AirbagsThe 2012 Audi A6 remains one of the safest vehicles on the road today, having been awarded a Top Safety Pick by the Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS).
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With all the controversy surrounding the issuance of DOE loans and a not so bright EPA rating, Fisker has announced that customers will now have to pay more for its first model, the Karma range-extended electric sedan. Fisker confirmed to Fox News that prices on the 2012 Fisker Karma will rise by roughly 6 percent effective December 15. This means that the new starting price on the Karma will be $102,000, up from the previous $95,900 sticker of the base Eco Standard model. Pricing on the range-topping Eco Chic model, meanwhile, will rise to $116,000. If you happen to have already put down a...
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2012 Fiat 500 Gets Contradictory Safety RatingsThe 2012 Fiat 500 has received a "Top Safety Pick" from the IIHS, but only a three star rating under new NHTSA crash-testing guidelines.
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Fiat's 'Seduction' Ad Gets A Pop Up Video ReworkFiat's "Seduction" ad for the 500 Abarth has proven popular enough to get its own Pop Up Video spot on VH1.
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2012 Lotus Exige S To Arrive In U.S. As Track Only Model?Earlier this year Lotus unveiled its “Final Edition” Elise and Exige models for the U.S., marking the end of the lightweight sports cars’ run in one of the world’s biggest markets. In addition to an aging platform, a key reason for the demise of the Elise and Exige in the...
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Mercedes-Benz Will Extend 4Matic Range For 2012Mercedes-Benz expand its 4Matic product range in the U.S. to include the C-Class and E-Class coupes.
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2012 BMW 3-Series first drive reviewIt's hard to complain about driving anything on the Circuit de Catalunya, simply because you're on the Circuit de Catalunya. Some cars, however, will shine in such circumstances, while others will reveal their weaknesses. The 2012 BMW 3-Series shines. Well, it shines once you turn off all the...
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Fiat's vehicle line executive, Joe Grace, brings a 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth by Jay Leno's Garage for a walk-around tour.
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Porsche Shakes Down The 2012 911 Carrera: VideoPorsche subjected its new 911 to environmental extremes that no sane customer would; the net result is a better, more reliable finished product.
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It Sounds Like Bentley Is Becoming More Fuel EfficientBentley's latest video seems to showcase the upcoming Bentley Continental V-8, set to debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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New Porsche 911 A Hit In Europe, Likely To Repeat HereThe all-new Porsche 911 hasn't been delivered to dealers yet, but the automaker is already commenting on "overwhelming" pre-orders for the car.
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Mercedes-Benz And Ducati Strengthen Partnership At Bologna Motor ShowMercedes-Benz and Ducati are building on the cooperative agreement set up between the brands at last year's Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Bonhams To Sell Lotus Evora S By The Who For Cancer CharityThe Who's Roger Daltry has worked with Lotus' designers to create a one-of-a-kind Evora S. The car will be auctioned by Bonhams, with proceeds going to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Today at High Gear Media, Scion reveals the production FR-S while we also get final pricing and specifications for the Subaru BRZ. We review the 2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe and Hennessey chops the top off the Venom GT. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. Scion has finally taken the wraps off the production FR-S which will make its world debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show next month. Bernie Eccelstone has given the Austin F1 track one more week before making his decision about hosting an F1 race there. BMW and Toyota have released new details surrounding their...
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Alpina Shows Off Track-Ready B3 GT3: 2011 Tokyo Motor ShowAlpina is commemorating its return to motorsport with the B3 GT3 coupe.
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GM's 'Vettes For Volts InitiativeChevy Volt owners don't just buys their cars on a whim. And as we've discussed before, they're not about to let a few reports of Volt fires faze them out of ownership. Yet in good faith and product confidence, GM isn't leaving safe enough alone. In an unprecedented, voluntary effort, GM is...
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee To Start Around $40,000The Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee will cost around $40,000.
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Alpina Adds 6-Series Based B6 Biturbo Coupe To LineupTired of waiting for BMW’s own M6 to arrive? Then perhaps you should give the guys at Alpina a call. The German tuning firm--and a BMW specialist--has unveiled the follow up to the B6 Biturbo Convertible that we saw at the recent 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the all-new B6 Biturbo Coupe. Based...
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Breitling Commemorates Bentley's Ice Speed RecordBretiling has crafted a custom chronograph to accompany sales of the Bentley Supersports ISR Convertible.
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