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Lamborghini hasn’t said much about its Sesto Elemento track special ever since we first saw the car as a concept at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. Rumors of production quickly spread after the initial debut, and at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show we finally got confirmation that 20 examples would be built and sold to wealthy track enthusiasts and collectors. Since then, official lines have been quiet but photos of the Sesto Elemento being built at Lamborghini’s pre-production and prototyping center have surfaced. Now, we have our first video of the car hitting a race track, at what...
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Pagani Zonda Revolucion Mega GalleryJust when you think you’ve heard the last of the Pagani Zonda, Horacio Pagani and his crew at Pagani Automobili in San Cesario sul Panaro, Italy roll out yet another iteration of the legendary supercar, each offering more power, more exclusivity and most lust worthiness. The latest is the...
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Sebastian Vettel Wins Formula One Canadian Grand PrixRed Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel drove a superbly controlled race yesterday at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to claim his first Formula One Canadian Grand Prix victory. The German youngster, starting from pole for the third consecutive time at the Canadian race, cruised to...
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Italian Designers Make The Porsche Cayman S More ExclusiveTaking an existing machine, adding some coachbuilt bodywork, and making it an exclusive model is not a new practice. In fact, it's a very old one and it seems many an Italian design house have loved churning out rare exotica for decades. The practice continues today and it typically involves makes...
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50th Anniversary 911, Pagani Zonda Revolucion, 2,000th Aventador: This Week’s Top PhotosIn September of this year, Porsche will mark 50 years since the first 911, the 901 prototype, made its debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Auto Show. And, as part of the celebration, the automaker is launching a new special edition: the Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition. Here we see the new special...
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Formula One Canadian Grand Prix Weather ForecastMore rain is expected today in Montreal where the 2013 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix is being held. Yesterday’s qualifying session was affected by damp conditions and the current forecast for today’s race isn’t looking good. We’re most likely going to see Pirelli’s...
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Yet another high-performance machine has been announced for the upcoming Transformers 4 movie, due out next year. The latest is a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, finished in the car’s stunning Nero Nemesis black hue. The movie’s director Michael Bay posted a single photo of the car on his personal blog, describing it as “extraordinary and exhilarating.” It’s not clear if the Aventador will fight on the side of good or evil, but its aggressive lines and the menacing exhaust bark of its 691-horsepower V-12 would certainly make it a great Decepticon. Other vehicles...
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Sebastian Vettel On Pole For Formula One Canadian Grand PrixRed Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel was fastest today during qualifying for the 2013 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, which was marred by rain. The reigning world champion and current points leader scored his third successive Canadian pole by posting a fastest time of 1:25.425. Starting next...
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Detroit's Packard Plant Hitting The Auction BlockA place that once churned out some of Detroit's finest machines has long laid dormant. Dormant, in the sense that industry was no longer occurring within its walls. The Packard Plant, which opened in 1903, sits on 3,500,000 square feet, spread out over 40 acres of currently blighted Detroit...
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A BMW M1 Is Breathtaking, Even Standing StillBMW internal code E26 is a pretty damn special one. It refers to the wedge-shaped wonder that is the M1. Produced from 1978 through 1981, just 456 production examples were produced, and it remains the only mass-produced (we're using that phrase liberally here) mid-engine BMW ever made. It's also...
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Own Three Ferrari Legends For $6 MillionOwning a Ferrari is, we assume, both a wondrous and worrisome time in one's life. The car is a work of art that enjoys being driven near its limit. It's also a fickle beast that demands constant care, which costs big bucks. If you can afford a Ferrari, however, you're probably able to care for the...
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Audi R8 e-tron first drive reviewThanks to the combined efforts of companies like Tesla Motors, Mercedes-Benz and others, the concept of an electric supercar no longer seems as unlikely as it once did. Audi has now joined that list too, with its striking R8 e-tron electric supercar. The German automaker invited us to the mighty...
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The current-generation Acura TL has been around since the 2009 model year and a successor is due soon, most likely badged as a TLX. To help keep interest in the current model alive, Acura is giving plenty of incentive for buyers via the launch of a special edition model. Introduced late in the 2013 model year, the new Acura TL Special Edition is priced from $38,300, including an $895 destination fee. This slots it in just above the base 2013 TL, which is listed from $36,800, including the same $895 destination fee, but it comes with plenty of standard goodies that make it quite the deal. The...
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AMG Nürburgring Record, Lamborghini Milestone, 2014 Toyota Corolla: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-Benz has announced that its battery-powered SLS AMG Electric Drive has managed to lap the Nürburgring in a time of 7:56.234. That’s a new record for a production EV, and in case you’re doubting the effort the automaker has even provided video proof. Lamborghini built its...
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Mercedes Considering Mexican Production: ReportMercedes-Benz is the latest luxury automaker reported to be eyeing production in Mexico, a move that would help it lower production costs, hedge against currency fluctuations and improve logistics. So far Audi is the only luxury automaker to have confirmed plans to build new production facilities...
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Range Rover Sport Sets Pikes Peak Record For A Production SUVLand Rover is well-known for making some of the world's most capable, go-anywhere luxury SUVs. And here’s proof. The automaker’s latest 2014 Range Rover Sport has just set the production SUV record for a Pikes Peak ascent, managing to complete the 12.42-mile climb in a time of 12:35.61...
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Shelby GT500 To Star Alongside Ethan Hawke & Selena Gomez In ‘Getaway’ Movie: VideoA new movie starring a Ford Mustang hits cinemas this summer. That movie is Getaway, which look like it will feature a Shelby-enhanced Mustang predominantly on screen. The car is the ride of Brent Magna, played by Ethan Hawke, who is out to find his kidnapped wife. Throughout the movie, Magna is...
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TVR Sold To New Owner, Sports Car Revival RumoredIt was only yesterday we reported that the official website of former British sports car manufacturer TVR had been updated with a holding screen emblazoned with the message “Never Say Never.” Since then, the site has been updated again, this time with the message “Roaring...
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To say Lamborghini’s Aventador has been popular with buyers is a bit of an understatement. The car has been a monumental success compared to its predecessors, with Lamborghini today confirming it has built the 2,000th example--only after two years of production. By comparison, it took Lamborghini four and a half years to reach the same milestone for the previous Murcielago. The Aventador, with chassis #2,000 is finished in Nero Nemesis black and was bought by Thaddeus Arroyo. The AT&T executive is already the owner of a Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder and fell in love with the Aventador...
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Electric SLS AMG Sets Nürburgring Record For A Production EV: VideoA Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive has just been driven around the full course of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a time of 7:56.234, setting a new record for a production electric car at the legendary German circuit. The overall electric car record still stands at 7:22.329, set by...
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Audi Wants You To Find The Best Parking SpotFinding a parking spot is just one of those chores many drivers face on a daily basis. You roll up and down the rows at the parking garage hoping for that empty space, only to be foiled by the odd motorcycle or MINI Cooper. Audi is looking to help out its owners, and the German automaker has teamed...
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Sign Up For An eBay Garage And You Might Just Win A Nissan GT-RThe Nissan GT-R is a tool crafted by both wizards and engineers. Perhaps we should call them wingeneers? (Yes, I made that up on the spot--trademark pending) The car is capable of defying physics on a race track or winding road, and then can be driven comfortably on a road trip that stretches for...
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Dodge Challenger SRT8 From Craven Claims Big Power: VideoAnother day, another hugely powerful car is presented on the Internet. We've seen plenty of dyno shenanigans as of late, including a Camaro blowing its tires and a Shelby GT500 blowing up a dyno. Those were powerful cars for sure. The Camaro owner states that the car has about 1,800 horsepower and...
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BMW Announces ConnectedDrive Updates For U.S. Market: VideoJust yesterday we brought you details about upgrades BMW plans to add to its ConnectedDrive infotainment system over the coming years, the highlight of which was a built-in SIM card that will turn the automaker’s cars into smartphones on wheels. Today, BMW has revealed which of those upgrades...
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