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UPDATE: It turns out this is the separate F12 e Sport prototype, which Audi researchers have been using to develop a modular electric car platform. It is not the production R8 e-tron. Audi has already told us about the motorsport-inspired digital rear view mirror it plans to install in its upcoming...

After a tense duel from the red lights to the checkered flag, with two safety car periods, Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel took his second win of the 2012 Formula 1 season at yesterday’s Singapore Grand Prix. Using a two-stop strategy, the reigning world champion took full advantage...

If there ever was a video you had to see to believe, this latest clip of a very unusual crash taking place in Russia would certainly be one of the top contenders. The clip shows what appears to be an ordinary intersection on a bright sunny day. Unfortunately, there are some downed power lines...

The weather is difficult to track in Singapore and heavy rain is always a possibility. Unsurprisingly, Friday’s prediction of no rain has now turned into a possible chance of a thunderstorm at today’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Fortunately, that chance is only around 30 percent, so...

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton dominated qualifying today at the 2012 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, posting a fastest time of 1:46.362 and in the process earning himself pole position for tomorrow’s race. Hamilton’s time was close to half a second faster than Williams’ Pastor...

The 2013 BMW M5 and M6 Coupe and Convertible are, unquestionably, very good cars. It appears, however, they are fitted with faulty oil pumps--which may fail so catastrophically and suddenly as to result in "severe engine damage" due to a complete loss of oil pressure. Accordingly, BMW has decided...

Just when you thought the government couldn’t possibly regulate more activities in your daily life, it goes and proves you wrong. Under a new rule relating to the sale of E15 fuel (gasoline combined with 15-percent ethanol), consumers will be required to buy a minimum of four gallons of fuel...

This week has been full of news leading up to the Paris Auto Show, and of course with that news came some pretty awesome photos. Since we know you love photos, we've compiled our list of the top five shots of the week, all in one spot for your viewing pleasure. Of course the highly anticipated...

We’re just days away from the official launch of the eagerly-awaited Jaguar F-Type at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, so the British automaker is pulling out all the stops to get the car noticed. Yesterday, Jaguar released a video showing glimpses of the F-Type testing at Gaydon in the U.K...

If you’re planning on shopping for a compact crossover but think that luxury brands are out of your price range, think again. The 2013 Buick Encore will come well-equipped, yet starts at a remarkably reasonable $24,950, including a destination charge of $750. That buys you standard features...

When RAF bombers screech overhead in pairs while an Elvis Presley cover band rocks out a serviceable "Suspicious Minds" and five-year-olds spin around stage in pedal cars, it dawns on you that you're not at the fusty old Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. You're at the Goodwood Revival, the...

The 2014 Audi S3 joins the all-new Audi A3 Sportback on the list of upcoming Paris Auto Show debuts, but it's quite possible we won't be getting this car here in the U.S.--though we might get a sedan version. Acura's next flagship sedan, the 2014 RLX, will make its official production debut at the...

The new trend in racing sim games centers around expanding the play environment. Driving on a track, no matter how detailed and accurate, gets old after a while since there’s nothing new to see or explore. Enter games like Need For Speed: Most Wanted and Forza Horizon, which base the action...

While it’s pretty clear that Chrysler will launch an updated version of the Barracuda under the SRT brand for the 2015 model year, there appears to be some doubt on whether or not such a model will coexist with the current Dodge Challenger. Just a few weeks back we presented the argument for...

General Motors has told its dealers that it is planning to introduce nine new or significantly updated Buick and GMC models over the next 12 months, starting with the recently updated 2013 Buick Enclave and 2013 GMC Acadia this fall. This will be followed by the new 2013 Buick Encore compact...

The latest race on the 2012 Formula 1 calendar is one of the most spectacular of the season. As the only night race of the year, the Singapore Grand Prix provides a fantastic show under the lights held around the impressive 3.15-mile Marina Bay Circuit, and has quickly become a firm favorite with...

Audi’s latest-generation S3 has finally been revealed, with the initial three-door hatchback bodystyle so far the only version Audi has announced. The German automaker has decided not to bring its new A3 Hatchback to the U.S., so it’s likely this S3 Hatchback won’t be coming...

If you’re a fan of the American Le Mans Series who also happens to be shopping for a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, we’ve got just the car you’ve been looking for. Crossing the block at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction is this 2012 Camaro ZL1, previously used as the pace car for...

According to BMW’s research, cities continue to grow larger as more and more people embrace an urban way of life. As a result, cities are getting more crowded with both pedestrians and automobiles. One of the biggest challenges in future urban mobility, then, is finding harmony between...

An un-camouflaged photo of the upcoming 2014 Jaguar F-Type leaked onto the web ahead of its debut at the Paris Auto Show next week, but that hasn't spoiled the fun. If anything, it has us more excited for the car. This video adds to the excitement. The sounds of the F-Type as it flies around the...