2013
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When it comes to videos featuring Chris Harris, we’re used to seeing him drive the latest European exotics though scenic Alpine passes. It’s a contrast, then, to see him driving the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 and the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 through the concrete and steel canyons of New York City. Harris is on this side of the pond to compare and contrast the latest in muscle cars, and his expectations are lofty. A proper muscle car should, in his words, “rip my arms off and scare children,” and we certainly can’t disagree with him here. With 580 horsepower on tap in...
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Audi TT gets new S Line Competition packageThe current generation of the Audi TT sports car has now been with us for almost six years, so to keep it fresh until the arrival of a successor sometime in 2014 Audi has released a stylish new trim package dubbed the S Line Competition. Introduced for the 2013 model year, the S Line Competition...
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Ferrari 458 Spider, F60 F1 Car Run Goodwood Hill: VideoIn this Ferrari-filled video two-pack, you can get a tiny taste of what it was like to be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this past weekend. Ride along as Marc Gené pilots an F60 F1 race car through the tight and twisty Goodwood hill climb course, then watch the 458 Spider take to it as...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class Chases Crook, Outruns Cargo VanThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class shows off its features while helping out the law.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake Leaked: VideoThe new Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake has been revealed, though sadly it won't be sold in the U.S.
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Porsche Cayenne Fire Truck Is 500,000th Vehicle Built At Leipzig PlantThe Porsche Cayenne is many things: surprisingly fast, especially in Turbo form; also luxurious and comfortable; somewhat awkward-looking from some angles, too. And now it's a command truck for the Leipzig fire brigade and the 500,000th vehicle to roll out of Porsche's Leipzig plant. It took just...
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You've known the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake was coming for a while now (and you even saw the leaked photos and details this morning), but the time is finally here: the wagon that would be a coupe has made its official web debut. Coming during the Goodwood Festival of Speed weekend, it's a sporty, sleek take on the wagon layout, with a form factor that claims its inspiration from the arched roof of a coupe. Mercedes goes so far as to say, "The proportions of the CLS Shooting Brake are surprising but clearly those of a coupé, and create a basic stance which makes it look ready for...
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2013 SRT Viper Drops In At Jay Leno’s Garage: VideoIt’s hard to believe that not even three months have passed since the 2013 SRT Viper made its debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Since then the car has been featured in literally thousands of magazines and websites around the world, and now it has made an appearance on Jay Leno’s...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake Spy ShotsMercedes-Benz's new CLS Shooting Brake will also come in high-performance AMG flavor.
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2013 Dodge Dart Rallye DDCT: Quick Drive Of Dual-Clutch AutomaticThe 2013 Dodge Dart is one of the most eagerly anticipated models of the new model year—not just because it’s the first model to be developed under pooled Fiat and Chrysler engineering resources, but because it represents a return to form for Dodge compact cars. That said, the Dart is...
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Shelby American Announces Specs For 2013 GT350If you’ve been holding off buying a Shelby GT350 Mustang because you weren’t fond of the color choices, we’ve got some good news for you. Beginning with 2013 production, Shelby American will build you a GT350 in any color that Ford sprays the Mustang. Want a Gotta Have It Green...
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Toyota Shows Its GRMN FR Sports Car Concept At GoodwoodThe Toyota GT86 (sold here as the Scion FR-S) is arguably the most anticipated car of the past decade, but enthusiasts began clamoring for more power almost as soon as the car hit the market. While Toyota views that as the job of the aftermarket, it’s happy to showcase the work of tuning...
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The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 makes 662 horsepower and 631 pound-feet of torque from its supercharged 5.8-liter V-8 engine, making it the most powerful Mustang ever built. If you’re keeping score at home, Ford says the forced induction V-8 used in the Shelby GT500 is the most powerful engine ever shoehorned into a car produced in North America, too. If you want to demonstrate to those on the other side of the pond that America can build fast cars, too, there are few better places than the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is why Ford opted to fly its hottest Mustang in for this...
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Ford Previews Custom ‘Red Tails’ Mustang For EAA AirVenture 2012Ford's custom 'Red Tails' Mustang will be auctioned for charity at the EAA AirVenture event on July 26, 2012.
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Lexus Explains The All New GS 450h: VideoFor years, hybrid automobiles were purchased by those who cared more about fuel economy than driving. While a Toyota Prius or a Honda Insight may be frugal (especially for long commutes), neither serves up anything resembling entertainment value when the road gets twisty. Times are changing, and...
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo first drive reviewHow does a $23,000, 201-horsepower Hyundai Veloster grab you? Great, right? You'd be surprised how challenging it is to other front-drive fans. It sounds silly, even ridiculous, to those who bow to the old school of hot hatchbacks. But it has to worry them, too. Sign up: Get our best headlines...
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2013 Cadillac ATS: 0-60 MPH In 5.4 SecondsCadillac's new ATS sedan compares favorably to European competitors in terms of performance, pricing and fuel economy.
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2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor PreviewFord’s F-150 lineup gets an updated SVT Raptor and Limited luxury model for 2013.
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The Scion FR-S' cousin, the Toyota GT 86, has been spotted in Europe wearing a new factory aero kit that may eventually be offered to U.S. customers.
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2013 Ford Focus ST: Sound Strategy Goes Brassy, Not BoomyIf you've ever owned a high-performance compact car or hot hatch, you know that while they can be surprisingly versatile and practical for everyday driving and the commute, there's one thing that can completely sour the daily-driving experience: the exhaust note. Too often, go-fast four-cylinder...
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Short Model Year Pegged For 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee To Make Way For Diesel In 2014Jeep's 2013 model year will reportedly be shortened to make way for an early arrival of the 2014 model, which will feature a diesel option.
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2013 BMW 3-Series GT Spy VideoA prototype for the all-new 3-Series Gran Turismo has been spotted testing in Germany.
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First 2013 SRT Viper Sold For $300,000 At AuctionProceeds from the sale of the first 2013 SRT Viper will go to benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer.
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2013 Ford Focus ST first drive reviewIf there's a poster car for the 'One Ford' mantra, it might just be the new 2013 Ford Focus ST. Without Ford's initiative to consolidate global development for same-sized vehicles under single development teams—and models that will work in all major markets—it's likely we'd never have...
Bengt Halvorson