2014
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The Bentley Flying Spur is officially fair game. We brought you live photos from the Geneva Motor Show and from the New York auto show--and now, we're just back from a first drive from Beijing to the Great Wall. We'll have more in depth on the drive soon, but first, take a look through our Flying Spur tour of this small part of China, through an Instagram lens. From our hotel across a broad boulevard from the 2008 Olympics' Water Cube and Bird's Nest stadiums, we peeled out in formation this morning through baffling Beijing traffic, running almost 400 kilometers in a ring around some...
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2014 Cadillac XTS: More Power, More Luxury, More TechThe Cadillac XTS has only been on sale for one year, but that isn't stopping the wreath and crest from giving this luxury sedan some more power, technology, and luxury features for 2014. Starting under the hood, there's a newly available twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 engine rated at 410 horsepower and...
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2014 Acura ILX: Leather, Active Noise Cancellation Now IncludedThe Acura ILX sedan enters its second model year with a few more features—and a price hike of $1,000. Leather upholstery is now standard on all 2014 ILX models, with leatherette door liners. An eight-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera system have...
Bengt Halvorson -
Porsche Code Of The Curve App Challenges Your Driving SkillsDriving games have evolved massively from the early days of PC and console arcade. You can even get some pretty decent mobile phone sims. But what if a smartphone driving game could cross over into the real world? That's exactly what the Code of the Curve app seeks to do. At least, that's part of...
Nelson Ireson -
Jaguar And Playboy Play Matchmaker, Give F-Type To PlaymateRaquel Pomplun is a beautiful young lady. That's what we in the biz of writing call an understatement. Pomplun is wildly attractive. We're talking the variety of beauty that scrambles the brain and senses, often resulting in a guttural tone as the only available form of communication left. Okay...
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Special-edition Ford Mustang fans, rejoice! If you remember back a few months, we told you about the upcoming Holman & Moody Tour de France special edition. Now it's finally ready and in production. According to Mustangs Daily, several cars are already being worked on, and the Holman & Moody team have gone ahead and announced pricing for the package as well. Should you desire the red and gold pony car, you'll need to get your hands on a 2014 Mustang and then shell out at least another $9,896. This is for the basic Tour de France package, which nets you appearance, power, and handling...
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CLA45 AMG's Euro Twin Fights Alien Abduction: VideoCan the European A45 AMG outrun the aliens?
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2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe Revealed Further In New Spy VideoBMW is in the final stages of development of its new 4-Series Coupe, which will serve as the replacement for the aging 3-Series Coupe and is just the first in a long line of upcoming 4-Series-badged cars. We’ve already spied undisguised versions of the car, which were spotted during an...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Sets Sights On Porsche 911General Motors has big aspirations for the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. As well it should, of course, seeing as this marks the beginning of a new generation in the history of one of the world's great sports cars. In order to prove just how great the new Stingray really is, the...
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Gold Medals Lead To Golden Nissan GT-R For Usain BoltUsain Bolt has earned the title of "World's Fastest Man". That's what they call you when you win gold medals at the Olympics and hold world records for both the 100 Meter and 200 Meter. Bolt's fleet feet have helped him run into other gigs outside of the athletic world, however. One such job...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Gets Nip, Tuck, And New 4-Cylinder HeartThe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van is the diesel-powered workhorse of many a commercial operation located around the planet. It's a vehicle with serious capability, a truly wonderful and efficient engine, and a level of safety that far exceeds what the rest of the commercial van market employs. Now...
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The 2014 BMW 3-Series GT is nearly here. What do you think?
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The Future Of The 2014 Jaguar F-Type: 30 Days Of F-TypeWe’re finally at the end of our long journey looking into every facet of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type, from the stunning sports car’s heritage to its design, specification and engineering. In this final installment of our 30 Days of the 2014 Jaguar F-Type coverage, we look at what the future...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jaguar Vs. Porsche Boxster And 911: 30 Days Of F-TypeWe're still eager to do a seat-to-seat, back-to-back comparison between the standard-bearing Porsche Boxster and the all-new 2014 Jaguar F-Type. While there's really no substitute for that time behind the wheel—especially when we're talking about sports cars—in the meantime we're taking...
Bengt Halvorson -
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: 2013 Indy 500 Pace CarThe 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has already stunned auto-show crowds and ignited immense interest among enthusiasts. And now—as it should be this year—a Stingray shall lead at the Brickyard. General Motors [NYSE: GM] has confirmed that its 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will...
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2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition: Priced, And A Rare Sight At The TrackNissan has put a price on the most-wanted GT-R of the season—that's the competition-focused 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition. On this very limited edition (only 150 cars for the U.S. market), it's $115,710, or $116,710 after the $1,000 destination fee. The Track Edition forgoes the back seats...
Bengt Halvorson -
2014 Jaguar F-Type On The Road, On Video: 30 Days Of F-TypeWe've explained the 2014 Jaguar F-Type's street-biased nature, but a little illustration never hurts, right? Whatever the F-Type's ultimate driving and handling traits, and no matter how muted they are on track, on the open road, the overall experience comes together in a way that befits a true...
Nelson Ireson -
The 2014 Chevy Camaro's new look is explained by program engineering manager Mark Dickens.
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2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray To Weigh 90 Pounds More Than C6 Corvette?The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is well on its way to production, with first deliveries expected in late summer or early fall. Despite being just a few months off, there are still a few key details we don't know about the Corvette Stingray. That list may be one item shorter now. According to...
Nelson Ireson -
2014 Jaguar F-Type On Track, On Video: 30 Days Of F-TypeIf you're not quite familiar with the 2014 Jaguar F-Type by now, you should probably catch up on our 30 Days of F-Type coverage. If, on the other hand, the F-Type is starting to sound like something that might just belong in your garage, you'll appreciate another look at the F-Type's on-track...
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2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO Drifts Forth With Styling UpdatesOne of the more exciting aspects of the current Nissan lineup is most certainly the 370Z. It's a fun-to-drive two-door sports car that makes great noises and returns an enjoyable driving experience. If you want open-air motoring you can opt for the convertible version. If you want something a bit...
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The 2014 Range Rover Sport Takes To The Road: VideoFew vehicles undergo such a dramatic change between generations as that of the new 2014 Range Rover Sport as well as its Range Rover sibling that was launched last year. Land Rover started with a clean sheet design for both vehicles and the investment has paid off in spades. Looking at just the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Jaguar F-Type Differentials, Electronic Aids: 30 Days Of F-TypeWhile perhaps not as nimble or engaging as some lighter, less potent sports cars, the 2014 Jaguar F-Type makes fantastic use of its heady 340, 380, or 495 horsepower. How does it do it? Through smart differentials and electronic aids, mostly. Huge rear tires, especially on F-Type V8 S models, also...
Nelson Ireson