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It's hard to complain about driving anything on the Circuit de Catalunya, simply because you're on the Circuit de Catalunya. Some cars, however, will shine in such circumstances, while others will reveal their weaknesses. The 2012 BMW 3-Series shines. Well, it shines once you turn off all the electronic nannies, anyway. With the sport control setting in Sport+ mode, the eight-speed automatic transmission comes alive--to a point--the throttle response sharpens, and the traction control is disabled. But dynamic stability control, or DSC, remains active. DSC is great on a wet road. It's not...
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Car Crime Classic GTA III To Hit Apple iOS, Android December 15When Rockstar games released the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 5 last month, we accepted that when it finally hits the shelves some time next year, it might be difficult to tear ourselves away and do some work. With the new announcement (via Gamespot) that Grand Theft Auto 3 will be coming to...
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2013 Scion FR-S Revealed Ahead Of 2012 Detroit Auto ShowThe 2012 Detroit Auto Show is still more than a month away but Scion has decided to reveal its star attraction, the brand new 2013 Scion FR-S. Essentially a rebadged version of the Toyota GT 86 sports car we saw at this week’s 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the new FR-S features a number of...
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Ferrari 599XX Evolution Is The Ultimate Track WeaponTo mark the end of production of its 599 GTB, Ferrari has built the ultimate version of the popular grand tourer, the new 599XX Evolution. Just as the original Ferrari Enzo-based FXX experimental supercar had its more extreme FXX Evolution variant, the 599XX Evolution, or ‘Evoluzione’...
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Subaru Advanced Tourer concept: 2011 Tokyo Motor ShowSubaru has unveiled a new hybrid wagon concept at this week's 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, hinting yet again at a sporty and fuel efficient tourer the automaker is planning to launch in the coming years. The theme of Subaru's stand at its national show focuses on “Enjoyment and Peace of...
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2013 Subaru BRZ Revealed: 2011 Tokyo Motor ShowHot on the heels of the reveal of the new Toyota GT 86, or Scion FR-S as it’s expected to be called in the U.S., Subaru has unveiled its version of the new jointly developed rear-wheel drive sports car, the BRZ. While it's only making its official world debut alongside its Toyota sibling...
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Picking a single winner out of a field of excellent cars is a tough task, particularly this year, with so many new or significantly improved cars in the luxury and performance realm. Value, style, performance, comfort, and practicality all weigh in, but ultimately, the question of which is truly the best comes down to the experience of owning and driving it. That's why Motor Authority's 2012 Best Car To Buy is the the 2012 Porsche 911. It's latest in seven generations of the iconic sports car, and, in almost every way, the best. Performance and handling Putting the engine behind the rear...
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Toyota GT 86 (Scion FR-S) Makes Debut: 2011 Tokyo Motor ShowMeet the new Toyota GT 86 or 2013 Scion FR-S as it will be known in the U.S., the long-awaited production version of the string of FT-86 concept cars seen over the past couple of years. Making its official world debut later this week at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the stylish sports coupe harks back...
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Motor Authority To Name "Best Car To Buy" 2012For the second year, Motor Authority will award the Best Car To Buy title to our favorite vehicle of the 2012 model year. Being Motor Authority, we choose from the best new luxury and performance cars in the $50,000-and-over bracket. Our sister sites The Car Connection and Green Car Reports will...
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2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet: 2012 Detroit Auto Show PreviewThis January’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show will see the unveiling of the convertible version of the new 991 series Porsche 911, which as we previously reported will debut an innovative folding roof design offering a sharper look, improved aerodynamics and increased refinement. The new 911...
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Top 5 Apple iPhone Apps For The Volkswagen FanYou know the drill here people: It's a Monday, everyone's least favorite day of the week. Actually, we don't mind Mondays that much as it's a perfect excuse for us to find something that makes the day a little bit more fun, and this week we've dug up five iPhone apps for the ardent Volkswagen fan...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG First DriveThe insults are common and predictably gender-biased: the hairdresser's car, the chick car, etc. But the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK, especially the SLK 55 AMG, throws off those epithets with abandon, rising instead to deliver a combination of sport, speed, style, and comfort anyone could love--even...
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Audi’s pint-sized A1 hatchback has proven to be a relative success for the automaker in the markets it’s sold in, thanks mostly to its promise of genuine luxury in the compact class. Now Audi is expanding the range with a new five-door variant. Called a “Sportback” in Audi-speak, the new five-door A1 goes on sale in Europe early next year with no less than six engine options: three TFSI gasoline and three TDI diesel engines producing between 86 and 185 horsepower. While most come with a standard six-speed manual or optional automatic, some can be equipped with a...
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowIn typical Lamborghini fashion, the Italian maker of exotic supercars chose to unveil its latest model addition at a private function away from all the hustle and bustle of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fortunately, we knew it was coming and now have all the official images and details. The new...
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2013 Porsche Panamera GTS: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowThere’s a new model in the Panamera lineup and it’s called the 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS. The super-sedan made its official world debut today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show ahead of its sales launch late next summer. Reviving the GTS badge, short for Gran Turismo Sport, which was...
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2013 Ford Escape (Kuga) Debuts At 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowAn exact copy of the 2013 Ford Escape will be sold in Europe and China as the new Ford Kuga.
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Subaru BRZ STI Concept: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowSubaru is saving the world reveal of its new BRZ sports car for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, but it won’t be neglecting the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show taking place today. The automaker has unveiled its new BRZ Concept - STI, which not only previews the look of Subaru’s upcoming rear-wheel...
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2013 Cadillac XTS: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowCadillac has finally released details surrounding the 2013 XTS as it will be revealed, in the metal, later today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The styling of the XTS is a clear evolution of Cadillac's ‘Arts & Science’ design formula. While the styling is close to that of the...
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The sporty new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is scheduled to go on sale in the first half of next year where it will join the regular 500 hatch and 500 Cabrio drop-top.
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Debuts In L.A. With 650-HPFord’s new Shelby GT500 Mustang has surpassed all expectations, bringing with it a brand new supercharged V-8 displacing 5.8 liters and developing no less than 650 horsepower. Yes, you read that correctly. That’s 12 whole horsepower more than the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and 70 horsepower...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowFollowing the release of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class last summer, the model variant we’ve all been waiting for, the high-performance ML63 AMG, has finally been revealed ahead of its official world debut this week at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. As predicted, the uber-SUV gets...
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2012 Porsche 911 First DriveYou could natter on endlessly about how the 2012 Porsche 911 is or isn't like the Ur-911s of yore, but after the gin has run dry and the first rays of sunlight are glinting off the ocean, you'd be no closer to understanding what the 991 really is. Instead, it's far more informative to approach the...
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2013 Nissan GT-R Live Photo Mega-GalleryWith more power under the hood, a lighter and stiffer body, plus a host of new aero upgrades, reports of the 2013 Nissan GT-R shaving 8 to 10 seconds off its previous Nurburgring lap time now sound completely plausible. In fact, the car’s chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno has even stated that...
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Previewed In Official TeasersA few more leaked pictures of the 2013 Genesis Coupe emerge.
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