2013
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World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. knows a thing or two about setting up Mustangs for optimized handling, and his Mustang RTR series cars have been available at select Ford dealers since 2010. Through 2012, Mustang RTR models were largely limited to appearance and suspension upgrades, with no significant performance gains available as part of the package. That changes for 2013, and the Mustang RTR will now come in Spec 1 and Spec 2 variants. Spec 1 is really targeted to Mustang (and Vaughn Gittin Jr.) fans on a budget. The $6,250 suggested retail price includes an RTR body kit (less the...
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2013 Cadillac ATS Stars In New Web Series: VideoCadillac is highlighting the strengths of its new ATS compact sedan in a video series called "Cadillac ATS vs. The World."
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2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE Photo GalleryFactory-built performance packages are rarely in short supply in the muscle-car world, but rarely do they so perfectly fit the desires of the handling-obsessed rather than those keen on snarlier looks or more ludicrous horsepower. The Camaro 1LE is that rare fit. The 1LE package, first offered on...
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First Audi RS 5s Arrive In The U.S.: GalleryThe first handful of 2013 Audi RS 5s have arrived in the United States. Specifically, they're at either side of the country, landing in Atlanta and San Diego. The gallery, courtesy of Audi's Facebook page, shows the cars in all of their 450-horsepower V-8, four-ringed, quattro RS splendor. A word...
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Top 16 Nissan/PlayStation GT Academy Finalists Head To SilverstoneThe final round of the second season of the joint Nissan-PlayStation GT Academy North America is about to get underway, with the top 16 contenders from the thousands of entrants headed to the U.K. Silverstone racing circuit for an intensive week-long race camp and competition series. Spike TV will...
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2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Confirmed For U.S.Over the past few months, we've brought you spy photos and spy videos of the 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe, and we've even given you our take on its non-M sibling's best and worst traits. Today, add confirmation from BMW spokesman Dave Buchko that the M-flavored Gran Coupe will in fact be sold here in the...
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The 2013 Lexus ES 350 and ES 300h don't arrive in dealerships until next month, but in preparation for the new, much-improved ES's arrival, Lexus has announced pricing of the two core models: the ES 350 starts from $36,100, plus $895 in destination fees, while the ES 300h starts from $38,850 plus fees. Those prices put the new ES 350 right on top of the Cadillac CTS, BMW 3-Series, and Mercedes-Benz C Class--though none of those alternatives offer hybrids in the same price range, and they're not exactly of a size with the ES, either. The Audi A6 manages to sneak in at just about $5,000 more...
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SRT's Viper GTS-R Gets Ready For Its Mid-Ohio Debut: VideoWhen the new Viper was unveiled at this year’s New York Auto Show, SRT revealed both road and race versions of its performance icon simultaneously. Since the racing pedigree of the original Viper was so impressive, SRT felt it was necessary to launch a race version of the car even before the...
Kurt Ernst -
Hyundai Shows Off Its Zombie-Proof Elantra CoupeWhen it comes to choosing a ride for the upcoming zombie apocalypse, we’ll admit that a Hyundai Elantra Coupe isn’t the first option that springs to mind. While it can deliver up to 40 mpg on the highway (an important consideration when there are no more gas stations), its lack of...
Kurt Ernst -
2013 SRT Viper Earns Its StripesThe guys at SRT have released this image of the new 2013 edition of the Viper donning the car’s trademark stripes. This is the first time we’ve seen the new model with the double stripe pattern, and we must say it certainly looks good on the car. SRT is quick to point out that this is...
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Want To Win A Custom 2013 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca?Ford and the Michigan chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are raffling off a one-of-a-kind 2013 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca to benefit MS programs in Michigan.
Kurt Ernst -
2013 Audi RS 5 Reaches DealersFirst revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and originally slated to go on sale in the U.S. by spring of this year, the 2013 Audi RS 5 is a little late to the party but we’re certainly glad it could make it. Californian dealership Audi San Diego has just posted these photos to its Twitter...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Just two months ago, we brought you the first spy photos of the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe GP in all its compact, be-helmeted, sporty glory. Now it may be canceled. Why would MINI put the 215-ish-horsepower hotted up, trackday-ready Coupe GP on ice? That's not clear, aside from possible fears of stepping on the toes of the non-coupe JCW GP version of the car, according to MotoringFile. In addition to more power, the GP versions of MINI's John Cooper Works range offer upgraded suspension components, aerodynamic improvements, a lightweight carbon fiber roof, and a host of race-inspired...
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2013 Ford Focus ST Fuel Economy Numbers PublishedThe EPA has certified the 2013 Ford Focus ST at 32 mpg highway, 23 mpg city and 26 mpg combined.
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Mercedes-Benz Traces The History Of The G-Class: VideoThe Mercedes-Benz G Class has been around for more than three decades but the origins of the vehicle go back much farther.
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Mercedes Shows Off The 2013 CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake: VideoIf you’re looking for a fast family hauler, there are plenty of sedans and crossovers that serve up a surprising amount of performance with their versatility. If your tastes run towards wagons, particularly large wagons, your choices are a bit limited. For those of us on this side of the...
Kurt Ernst -
2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5-Liter Scores 33 MPG Highway RatingEngineers at Cadillac have made much of its segment-leading lightweight construction, tipping the scales at just 3,315 pounds in base 2.5-liter four-cylinder trim. Today, the EPA released its first batch of gas mileage figures that show what the light weight achieves: 22 mpg city and 33 mpg...
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Melky Cabrera Awarded A Camaro ZL1 For 2012 All-Star Game MVP TitleBaseball star Melky Cabrera has been awarded with a brand new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible for winning the MVP title at yesterday’s 2012 All-Star Game in Kansas City. The San Francisco Giants outfielder is seen here holding up the keys to his new ride, a nice plum red example with a...
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Despite coming from a shared design, the Scion FR-S and the Subaru BRZ came to market in the United States with completely different sales philosophies, aimed at slightly different demographics. The Subaru BRZ would be better-equipped, with base “Premium” models including things like navigation as a standard feature. Priced higher than the Scion FR-S, the Subaru coupe was pitched to a more mature (i.e., wealthier) audience and would be available in limited quantities. The Scion FR-S, on the other hand, would be less well-equipped, but priced at a lower point of entry and pitched...
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2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0 PricedScion has release pricing and details on its 2013 tC Release Series 8.0 model.
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2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Pricing Starts At $50,195If you prefer your sport sedans with an emphasis on environmental friendliness, BMW’s ActiveHybrid 3 may be just the car you’ve been waiting for. Blending a TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter in-line six and a lithium-ion battery powered electric motor, the ActiveHybrid 3 puts out some 335...
Kurt Ernst -
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake RevealedWith the CLS Shooting Brake ruled out for U.S. sale, American readers can only dream of owning this AMG variant.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Makes DebutThe current BMW M3 is on its way out, set to be replaced in the near future by a brand new generation. However, the current model still has plenty of life left in it and to prove it BMW has unveiled a new special edition model developed exclusively for the North American market and honoring the...
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2013 BMW 328i Sports Wagon: Coming Soon To The U.S.BMW has already announced that it will bring the Sports Wagon version of the latest F30 BMW 3-Series to the U.S., beginning in Spring of 2013. But before you get too excited, for now the U.S. Sports Wagon lineup will be limited to automatic transmissions only, and only the base 3-Series’ 328i...
Bengt Halvorson