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In 1968, Chevrolet replaced the shortest-lived Corvette (the C2, produced for model years 1963-1967) with what would turn out to be the longest-lived variant, the C3. Still iconic in its shape, the C3 Corvette remained in production from model years 1968 through 1982. In performance terms, those weren’t the best years for automakers. Tightening emission controls strangled horsepower, and a series of fuel crises made buyers more concerned about miles per gallon than miles per hour. While competitive for their time, C3 Corvettes (with few exceptions) are better known for their styling...
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2013 Aston Martin DB9: More Power, New LookThe Aston Martin DB9 is now eight years old--or brand new, depending on how you look at it. Introduced in 2004 and carrying forward largely unchanged since, the DB9 gets a significant power bump for 2013, along with some tweaks to its appearance and under the skin. The arrival of the 2013 Aston...
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James Bond's Aston Martin DBS To Star In Epic U.K. Road TripThe “Bond 50” Blu-Ray box set, which commemorates 50 years of James Bond films, goes on sale in London on September 24. To commemorate the occasion, Bond actors and actresses will use the Aston Martin DBS from Quantum of Solace to transport a golden briefcase containing the collection...
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Lexus LF-CC Revealed More In New VideosThe Lexus LF-CC concept car set to debut next week at the 2012 Paris Auto Show gives us our best look yet at the upcoming 2014 Lexus IS, which has been confirmed to offer a new coupe variant along the lines of the latest concept. We now have a better look at the LF-CC itself thanks to a new video...
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Lexus Previews New IS With LF-CC Concept: 2012 Paris Auto ShowLexus has pulled off a major surprise ahead of the 2012 Paris Auto Show by revealing a striking new coupe concept that previews the styling direction of its next-generation 2014 IS as well as heralding a new coupe model. Dubbed the LF-CC, the concept showcases the latest evolution of Lexus’...
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Sir Elton John's Ferrari Up For SaleIf you’re looking for a clean Ferrari Testarossa and are a fan of Elton John, we have the car for you. Up for grabs in Australia is a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa, as presented to Elton John on his 40th birthday by MCA records. Australia’s CarSales says that the Rosso Corsa-painted...
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UPDATE: The 2014 Nissan GT-R has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Even though Nissan introduced a significantly updated GT-R for 2013, the Japanese automaker is thought to be working on a slew of new upgrades for the 2014 model year, some of which may include styling updates. A prototype for the 2014 Nissan GT-R has now been spotted for the first time, with engineers seen pushing the car hard at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany. Continual evolution of the GT-R platform is one of the stated goals of the car’s chief engineer, Kazutoshi Mizuno, which is why we’ve...
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2013 SRT Viper Priced From $97,395The 2013 SRT Viper isn't hitting dealers showrooms or customer driveways just yet, and only a handful of people outside of Chrysler have even driven it, but SRT has just released official pricing information: the new Viper starts from $97,395. That gets you into the base model--and doesn't include...
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Corvette Generations Pays Tribute To The C2 Corvette: VideoBy 1963, the Chevrolet Corvette had established itself as a legitimate sports car, racking up racing success at the club, national and international levels. As the Corvette closed out its first decade, Chevrolet began production of a new C2 version for 1963. Dubbed the Corvette Sting Ray, it...
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2013 MINI Paceman Images Leaked Ahead Of Paris DebutMINI’s latest effort, the Paceman Coupe, is set to be revealed in production form at this month’s Paris Auto Show. The automaker also featured the upcoming Countryman-based coupe in an online article on the London food scene, inadvertently releasing this particular cat from its bag...
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Hennessey Unleashes 1,226-HP Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: VideoThe guys at Hennessey have managed to turn the CTS-V into a Veyron rival.
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Dodge Challenger To Get Redesign, Spawn SRT Barracuda Variant: ReportTo paraphrase Mark Twain, “rumors of the Dodge Challenger’s demise may be greatly exaggerated.” Despite the anticipated introduction of the SRT Barracuda (perhaps the worst-kept secret in Auburn Hills), it now appears that Dodge may not be killing off the Challenger after all...
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Here are the latest shots of Cadillac’s extended-range electric ELR, wearing a triangular camouflage pattern, undergoing what appears to be hot-weather testing at an undisclosed location in the Southwest. Originally shown as the Converj in January of 2009, the Volt-based luxury car has since been identified by Cadillac as the ELR. Production was confirmed in 2011, and the car will allegedly come to market with an evolved version of the Voltec powertrain. Don’t expect the shapely coupe, due for launch in 2013 as a 2014 model, to be just a two-door Chevrolet Volt, however. Since it...
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What It Takes To Be The New 2013 Audi R8: VideoWe've already seen the photos and specs of the updated 2013 Audi R8, and while the changes to the car are minor, the refresh keeps the best of the original R8's style while adding tasteful accents, not to mention a much-needed replacement for the clunky R tronic automated manual gearbox. This...
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New Details On Lamborghini's Upcoming Gallardo ReplacementThe replacement for Lamborghini’s Gallardo remains on track for a debut late next year or in early 2014, with the new car expected to ride on a modular platform that will also underpin the next-generation Audi R8 and possibly a new model from Porsche slotting in between the 911 GT2 RS and...
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2013 BMW M5 & M6: On Track At Laguna SecaBMW has caught a lot of flack for its latest generations of M Division cars, including the soon-to-be-replaced M3. People calling themselves purists deride them as heavy, soft, too luxurious, and unfocused. One thing they rarely call them, however, is slow. That's because, wherever you stand on...
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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 All-Wheel Drive Models DebutSince its reveal last year the new 991-series Porsche 911 has been winning accolades all around the world, even getting the nod in our Best Car to Buy contest. So far, however, we’ve only been treated to the base Carrera and its slighter sportier Carrera S variant. But now, almost a year out...
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Aston Martin Kicks Off 'Power, Beauty, Soul' TourNot content to wait for buyers to grace its showrooms, Aston Martin is taking three of its cars on an ambitious tour of Europe. Over the next three months, Aston Martin’s “Power, Beauty, Soul” tour will visit 27 cities in nine countries. It may be your best chance to see an Aston...
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Ford’s next-generation Mustang isn’t due to hit dealers until sometime in 2014, likely as a 2015 model. Despite the fact that Ford has been careful not to release too many details about the car in advance, speculation over the next Mustang is again heating up. First, its widely believed that the current retro styling will go away, or at least be heavily tempered. Earlier reports had the car borrowing heavily from the Evos concept, but that formed the basis of the 2013 Ford Fusion, and no one wants to drive a Mustang that looks like a two-door version of Ford’s primary...
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2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Priced From $220,725The $220,725 starting price of the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed is inclusive of destination chargers and the gas guzzler tax.
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Mercedes-Benz Honors The SL Roadster At Pebble BeachFor six decades, the Mercedes-Benz SL Class has been one of the most iconic luxury sports cars on the market. In recognition of this, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a tribute to the SL (which designates “Super Light”) at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Combining a...
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2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Makes North American Debut At Pebble BeachLuxury automaker Bentley has chosen the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for the North American debut of its fastest-ever production model, the 2013 Continental GT Speed. With an output of 625 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque from its twin-turbo W-12 engine, the Continental GT...
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Aviator Collection Debuts At Pebble BeachA Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe not special enough? Never fear, as Rolls-Royce has got you covered, with the automaker today unveiling a new special edition at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Labeled the Phantom Coupe Aviator Collection, the new special edition draws inspiration from...
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2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition To Debut At The Quail: A Motorsport GatheringPaying homage to Viper Coupes of the past, the 2013 Viper GTS Launch Edition will make its public debut at the Quail Lodge as part of this weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The GTS Blue with Bright White stripes coupe will be shown at the Quail Lodge on Friday, August 17, from...
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