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Just as it did with the 911 and Boxster models, Porsche has released a new special edition of its Cayman S dubbed the Cayman S Black Edition. Marking the end of the Cayman line before the arrival of the next-generation 2012 Porsche Boxster and Cayman arrives, the latest special edition coupe will be limited to just 500 units worldwide and goes on sale this July. The cars get the same 330 horsepower 3.4-liter flat-six engine from the Cayman R, as well as distinctive 19-inch alloy wheels finished in black and a more premium interior. This extra 10 horsepower over the standard Cayman S is...
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2012 BMW 650i Coupe Live From Mexico: GalleryWe spent the first half of the week driving the 2012 650i Convertible around the Baja peninsula, but during the event, BMW also had a 650i Coupe on hand. Unfortunately we didn't get any seat time in it, but we did get these tasty photos to share with you. While it's easy to appreciate the open-air...
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2012 BMW 6-Series To Offer All-Wheel Drive, All-LED LightsEarlier today we brought you word from the 2012 BMW 6-Series North American launch in Baja Mexico about the coming M6, the coupe's pricing, and a few other key details--now we can add to those with word of the coming all-wheel drive system, BMW's first all-LED headlights, and a few more details on...
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2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe Priced From $83,875; M6 ConfirmedBMW says its new 2012 6-Series Coupe--by the numbers, the 650i--will be priced from $83,875, including destination, when it goes on sale later in the year. The new Coupe is the star at a press preview today in Baja Mexico, where BMW confirms the hardtop two-door will go on sale late in the summer...
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Rapper Birdman Spends $8 Million On Maybach Exelero Coupe?Rapper Birdman, also known as Bryan Williams, has reportedly spent $8,000,000 on the one-off Maybach Exelero coupe that was built back in 2005 by tire manufacturer Fulda as a rolling test-bed for high-performance rubber. The Exelero has previously starred in a video clip for rival hip-hop star...
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Walkaround: VideoWe hope you like the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle as much as we do because we have a new video of the car featuring our own editor Marty Padgett conducting a quick walkaround at recent 2011 New York Auto Show. Sharper handling, refined styling and a much more premium interior are the main...
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Going truly fast in an American sports car means one thing these days: the Corvette. There are muscle cars that aspire to its speed, and a few that come close, but none are the Corvette's equal. That gap is set to widen just a bit for 2012 with a new set of upgrades. The improvements focus on increasing on-track performance and on-road comfort. We'll handle the fast bits first. Upgraded Michelin Cup ZP tires, developed by the Michelin engineers that develop the tires for the American Le Mans Series Corvette Racing team. The tires add even more grip in warm/dry conditions, improving cornering...
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Interior Images Of 500-HP Porsche GT3 RS 4.0 Leaked?A few weeks ago we saw the first purported leaked stats on Porsche's uber-GT3, the RS 4.0, and about ten days ago, an image followed via the same enthusiast forum. Yesterday, we got a few more details on the car making the rounds, and today brings interior images. We can't verify the authenticity...
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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE marks the end of production for sports carThe Mitsubishi Eclipse, currently available in both Coupe and Spyder body styles, has enjoyed a vivid history but its run will soon be coming to an end. During its lifetime the Eclipse was sold through Chrysler’s defunct Eagle and Plymouth brands and even played a starring role in the first...
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Lotus Evora S And Evora IPS Make U.S. Debut: 2011 New York Auto ShowLotus brought out former GM exec Bob Lutz for this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show, where the sports car company from Hethel in the UK also announced the launch of the new Evora S (Supercharged) and Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) for the U.S. market. Lutz, you may recall is on the...
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Scion FR-S Concept: 2011 New York Auto ShowWe’ve already seen the live shots of it but now here are the official specs and studio shots of Toyota’s, make that, Scion’s new FR-S sports coupe concept. The stunning two-door is the latest iteration of Toyota’s FT-86 concept line, which began with the original FT-86 from...
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2012 Jaguar XK Coupe And Convertible Facelift: 2011 New York Auto ShowJoining the facelifted XF range at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show is the 2012 Jaguar XK range, which has also been updated for the latest model year. The new XK range, which consists of both Coupe and Convertible bodystyles, has evolved to take on an elegant new look, elements of which...
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We first saw the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe at this year's Geneva Motor Show, but until now, it hasn't graced our native soil. That's been rectified with its official debut today at the 2011 New York Auto Show. The rumbling, 6.2-liter V-8 engine under the hood is good for 451 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, and the sleek, sophisticated lines are good for anything from a country club golf course to a members-only road course. Throw in the AMG Development Package and you're up to 481 horsepower and well into what was supercar territory just a few years ago. Zero 60 mph? 4.4...
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2012 Honda Civic Priced From $15,605: 2011 New York Auto Show Live PhotosFresh from its 'preview' in concept form at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the 2012 Honda Civic has finally been revealed, making its debut today at the 2011 New York Auto Show. It also offers the all-important 40 mpg in two trims--HF and Hybrid. In fact, the entire 2012 Civic lineup is more...
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2012 Audi A7: Available In May, S7 To FollowThe 2012 Audi A7 is coming to the U.S., and it's coming soon: May, in fact, for a starting price of $59,250. It will also be somewhat limited in availability, as Audi expects demand to outstrip supply for the near term at least. Translation: get your order in ASAP if you want one of these four-door...
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Maserati Granturismo MC: 2011 New York Auto ShowWith the Convertible already launched at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Maserati's news for the New York auto show comes in the lissome form of the Granturismo MC coupe, which it showcased at its Manhattan showroom tonight, flanked by its droptop colleague. The MC's spawned from Maserati's racing...
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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible And Beetle R Coming Next Year: ReportThe wraps have only just come off the brand new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle but already there’s word that the convertible version and a new high-performance model from Volkswagen’s R division are set for a debut next year. Most likely coming in as 2013 models, the new Beetle Convertible and...
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2012 Cadillac CTS: 2011 New York Auto ShowThe 2012 Cadillac CTS comes onto the market late this summer with a few subtle changes to keep it fresh against the competition. Look too fast and you’ll barely notice the changes but delve a little deeper you'll see that the latest CTS range gets a new grille and a refined Cadillac Wreath...
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After more than a decade a replacement for the ‘New Beetle’ has finally arrived, making its world debut initially at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show and then again at the 2011 New York Auto Show just a couple of days later. The latest car drops its New tag and is just called the Beetle, or 2012 Volkswagen Beetle if you want the complete name. Sharper handling, refined styling and a much more premium interior are the main improvements. The car keeps its trademark rounded fenders but a flatter roofline and a C-pillar reminiscent of the one on the original Beetle also features. A direct...
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2012 BMW 6-Series M Sports Package LeakedWhile it isn’t the high-performance M6 we’re all waiting for, the latest M Sports Package for the recently revealed 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe does give the dynamic luxury two-door an even sportier look thanks to some distinct M styling cues. Though we’ve only seen spy shots of...
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45th Anniversary Edition 2012 Chevrolet Camaro PreviewOur muscle cars are all middle-aged. The Mustang turned 45 back in 2009, and will be 50 before we know it. Now, the Camaro is throwing its own 45th birthday bash with the 45th Anniversary special edition. Fortunately neither the Camaro nor the Mustang are growing soft around the middle as they age...
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Gogogear Hyundai Genesis Racing Coupe Hits Thunderhill This WeekendThe Gogogear Hyundai Genesis Coupe race car that made its debut at last year's SEMA show is getting ready to take to the track for its first competition run this weekend at Thunderhill Raceway in California. The racer sports the 3.8-liter V-6 engine cranked up to 330 horsepower and a host of...
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Video: Toyota FT-86 II Concept Stars In New Gran Turismo 5 PromoSince its exciting unveil at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, the first FT-86 concept car from Toyota and its ensuing production version has been highly anticipated. At last month’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Toyota revealed the latest version of the car called the FT-86 II concept, which you can read...
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2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition UnveiledChevrolet's parent company, General Motors, celebrated its centennial back in 2008, but this time it's Chevy's turn, and with the 100-year mark comes a unique Corvette Z06, blacked out and on sale this summer. The package is intended to celebrate Chevy's racing history, but the Z06 is apparently...
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