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Although Porsche’s 911 GT3 Cup and 911 RSR race cars have already moved to their latest 991-based chassis and bodies, the mid-level 911 GT3 R soldiers on for one final year in 997 trim. Porsche revealed today its 911 GT3 R for the 2013 motorsport season, which the company promises will remain as competitive as ever thanks to a series of extensive modifications that focus primarily on improving aerodynamics. The front bumper panels, fenders, the sill covers, the rear panel and underbody with rear diffuser received further fine-tuning in the wind tunnel. The track of both the front and...
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Final 'Inside Koenigsegg' Explains The Gearbox: VideoOver the last few months, Christian Von Koenigsegg has taken us on a guided video tour of the Agera R’s design and construction. We’ll admit to being impressed by the company’s attention to detail in all areas, and we’re going to miss Von Koenigsegg’s behind-the-scenes...
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Volvo Tuner Polestar Gives The C30 A Proper Farewell: VideoLate last year Volvo quietly discontinued its C30 hatchback from the market, with nary a mention of a reason why or a possible replacement. It’s likely the fact that Volvo only managed to sell around 4,500 C30s annually in the U.S., which, understandably, is not nearly enough to justify its...
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Next-Gen Audi A5 Details EmergeThe second generation of Audi’s handsome A5 range is expected to arrive in time for the 2017 model year, which puts its arrival date sometime in the second half of 2016. This means the current model still has a few more years of shelf life, though a recent refresh means it still looks...
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2013 KTM X-Bow GT Full SpecsAs far as road-going roofless track cars go, the KTM X-Bow is in a very exclusive class, kept company primarily by the Ariel Atom and the BAC Mono. While many of these are designed to be street legal, until now owners needed to use a helmet even when driving around town. KTM’s latest version...
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Renault Abandons Luxury AmbitionsEarly last year, French automaker Renault revealed it was considering launching a new luxury sub-brand to be labeled Initial Paris and feature standalone models using technology borrowed from alliance partner Mercedes-Benz. One of the first of these new upscale Renaults was to be a sedan based on...
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Max Plantinger isn’t your typical car collector. His modest garage is stocked with single-brand parts, not with an endless array of high-dollar collector cars that are too valuable to drive. A passionate Audi fan, Plantinger’s collection consists of two Audi 100 Coupe S models, as well as an Audi 80 Variant station wagon. While all three may be common in Europe, they’re virtually unknown (outside of Audi collector circles) in the United States. Though the Audi 100 Coupe S models owned by Plantinger are far more stylish (and likely higher in performance), they’re not...
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2015 Volkswagen Golf Coming To New York, But Why Does America Have To Wait A Year?The Mk VII Volkswagen Golf was launched to the world at the Paris Auto Show last September, and has been on sale in Europe since late 2012. The new GTI will join it in May. But we Americans won't get the newest version of the Golf until the first half of 2014 as a 2015 model. Why? Because the Golf...
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Drivers Rejoice: Maryland Woman Ticketed For Obstructing Left LaneFor those of us who spend a fair amount of time driving the interstate highways, few things are more frustrating than the self-righteous or completely unaware drivers that block the left lane, intentionally (or otherwise) driving below the speed limit. In most jurisdictions, blocking the passing...
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M Class Guard Joins Mercedes' Armored Car FleetMercedes-Benz already builds what may qualify as the most comprehensive line of civilian armored vehicles available, with models in the S Class, E Class and G Class product lines awaiting delivery to high-profile consumers worldwide. Now you can add the Mercedes-Benz M Class crossover to the list...
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Audi Shows Off The R8 V10 Plus: VideoMost manufacturer-produced automotive videos feature high-end cars in exotic locations, backed by either a classical, trance or techno music soundtrack. While that may be fine for most consumers, those of us with 5w30 in our veins much prefer to hear the engine’s song instead of canned...
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Marchionne's Challenger SRT8, Model X Delayed, McLaren Vs. LaFerrari: Car News HeadlinesChrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is giving up his custom Dodge Challenger SRT8 for charity auction. How much would you pay for a 540-horsepower special with a pedigree? The Tesla Model X has been delayed by one year, with the company seeking to focus on Model S production instead. For some, it's...
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The Lincoln Navigator SUV is starting to get very long in the tooth and will soon be facing some tough competition in the form of a redesigned 2014 Cadillac Escalade, due at the end of this year, while also having to deal with existing competition like the handsome new Mercedes-Benz GL Class. A next-generation model is planned, and will likely be based once again on the underpinnings of the Ford Expedition. Not much is known about the vehicle, but Motor Trend is reporting that the new Navigator SUV will feature an EcoBoost V-6 engine. The information was confirmed by Lincoln global director...
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Stretched Lamborghini Aventador Limo Concept: VideoLamborghini automobiles are not known for their subtlety. Everything about the Italian automaker's cars is bold, brash and in-your-face, from their sinister styling through their bright colors and loud exhausts. In that regard, the stretch Lamborghini Aventador limo proposed by U.K. luxury car hire...
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Sergio Marchionne Gives Up Dodge Challenger SRT8 For CharityAs someone who’s owned a few Ferraris and Maseratis over the years, including an Enzo supercar, Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat and Chrysler, prefers driving American muscle when he’s on duty in the states. His choice of ride for getting around suburban Detroit is this murdered-out...
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Mexican startup Vuhl teases lightweight sports carA new company boasting 30 years of motorsport heritage has released the first image of a lightweight sports car it plans to unveil during the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK this July. The new company is Vuhl and its upcoming sports car is simply known as the 05. The car has been...
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Hear The 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C’s Exhaust Note: VideoAlfa Romeo has already released a couple of videos featuring the new 4C sports car with its engine running, though it’s unclear how much of the exhaust note is from the original car versus what has been created inside a studio. This latest video shows the car on the street and features the...
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Jaguar Design Boss Ian Callum To Create His Own Classic JagThe man responsible for the design of stunning cars like the new Jaguar F-Type and the original Aston Martin Vanquish, Ian Callum, like many in the industry, has an appreciation for the cars of yesteryear. Many classic cars have a purity that’s often hard to find in modern cars, and for a...
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Last week Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren unveiled some new hypercars at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. After spending some time reviewing the specifications and looking at them from all angles, we sat down for what we are calling The Prize Fight: Round One. Senior editor Nelson Irseon and social media manager Joel Feder had planned to sit down and hold a debate about the new McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari. After recovering from his trip to Geneva, editorial director Marty Padgett decided to crash the Google+ Hangout on Air party by throwing the Lamborghini Veneno into the fray. Marty argued...
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America’s Polaris Promises Airless Tire By Next YearAirless tires, or non-pneumatic tires as they’re known in the industry, have been around for several years now. In fact, Michelin first showed off its ‘Tweel’ airless tire back in 2005 and Bridgestone rolled out (excuse the pun) its own version of the technology just over a year...
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Future Of The Lexus IS F In Doubt: ReportThe Lexus IS F currently sits atop the Japanese luxury brand’s performance offerings, giving buyers an alternative to the likes of the BMW M3 and the Mercedes C63 AMG. Even if you’re not a fan of Lexus, it’s hard not to be impressed with the IS F’s 416-horsepower 5.0-liter...
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Production Of Tesla Model X DelayedDespite the recent bad press (and potential financial impact) generated by a negative Tesla Model S review in The New York Times, the electric automaker released some good news in its latest SEC filing. As the Los Angeles Times reports, Tesla has committed to paying back its Department of Energy...
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McLaren's Ties With TAG Heuer Grow DeeperThe relationship between McLaren and watchmaker TAG Heuer dates back some 28 years, and has spanned an impressive 140 victories, 134 pole positions, six constructors championships and nine world champions. McLaren drivers such as Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen and Lewis Hamilton have...
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Mercedes Celebrates 50 Years Of The Pagoda-Roof SL At Amelia Island: VideoThis year’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance marked the 50th anniversary of some legendary cars, including the Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 911. It also celebrated the 50th anniversary of automaker Lamborghini, but (nearly) lost in the crowd was another milestone birthday...
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