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We know that luxury auto brand Infiniti is working on a compact model to take on the likes of the BMW 1-Series and the Audi A3. Based on the Etherea concept shown in 2011, the smallest Infiniti model will be built by Magna Steyr in Austria, using a version of the Mercedes-Benz MFA front-drive platform. Now comes word from the Netherland’s De Telegraaf that Infiniti’s compact offering may not be limited to just a single model. Borrowing a page from partner Mercedes-Benz’s playbook, Infiniti may seek to produce a family of compact vehicles on the MFA platform. Mercedes builds...
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VW Planning Lightweight Version Of 2014 GTI: ReportWe know that Volkswagen will launch a new version of its GTI hot hatch, based on the Mark VII Golf, sometime after the base model’s mid-2013 debut. Beyond that, we know that a new Golf R is also under development, meaning that enthusiast drivers have something to look forward to across...
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Sir Elton John's Ferrari Up For SaleIf you’re looking for a clean Ferrari Testarossa and are a fan of Elton John, we have the car for you. Up for grabs in Australia is a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa, as presented to Elton John on his 40th birthday by MCA records. Australia’s CarSales says that the Rosso Corsa-painted...
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Viper Priced, Aventador Crashed, 2014 Nissan GT-R Spied: Car News HeadlinesThe 2013 SRT Viper (nee Dodge Viper) has been priced, and it runs from just under $100,000 to about $123,000. Is that a fair price range for a 640-horsepower American supercar? Some guy crashed a Lamborghini Aventador in the Czech Republic. It doesn't look like it will recover. The 2014 Nissan GT-R...
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Caterham Teases New Supercharged Track CarBritish track car manufacturer Caterham has released a single teaser image for a new model that it describes as the R300’s big brother. The new model is scheduled for its world debut sometime next month and as the teaser reveals, it will be coming with a supercharger. For the uninitiated, the...
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The Lost Story Of Pikes Peak 2012: Interview With Rhys MillenIf you didn't see Pikes Peak rookie (and our friend) Jeremy Foley go flying off the side of the mountain at the Devil's Playground, you probably don't even know what the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is. But even those that saw Foley's incredible crash (and miraculous survival) may have...
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In general conversation, the terms “reliable” and “high mileage” aren’t usually applied to Italian sports cars, of any vintage. As with any rule, there are exceptions, and one happens to be the 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 owned by Jack Riddell. At first glance, the car looks like a pristine museum specimen, driven infrequently but lovingly maintained for posterity. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll see that all isn’t as it appears; in fact, Riddell’s 400 GT has racked up over 250,000 miles since leaving the factory. Riddell purchased the car used...
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2014 Nissan GT-R Spy ShotsUPDATE: The 2014 Nissan GT-R has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Even though Nissan introduced a significantly updated GT-R for 2013, the Japanese automaker is thought to be working on a slew of new upgrades for the 2014 model year, some of which may include styling updates. A...
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James Bond Aston Martin Up For AuctionTo help celebrate the 50th anniversary of James Bond movies, yes, it’s been 50 years since Dr. No, auction house Christie’s will be offering up 40 different pieces of Bond memorabilia for sale, the highlight of which will be the 2008 Aston Martin DBS supercar actor Daniel Craig piloted...
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Porsche May Boost Macan Production To 75,000 Units Annually: ReportPorsche will be introducing two new models next year that will serve as bookends for the automaker’s lineup, helping it to reach its goal of selling as much as 200,000 vehicles per year by 2018. One of these will be a high-end supercar whose numbers will total less than a 1,000 units. The...
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2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI (MkVII) Spy ShotsThe recently revealed MkVII Volkswagen Golf will be making its debut in just a few weeks at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, before landing in showrooms next summer as a 2014 model. However, we’ll have to wait a bit longer until the launch of the potent GTI variant. Today we have new spy shots of a...
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Lamborghini Aventador Crashes In Czech RepublicThis week is proving to be a sad one for supercar lovers. Following news of a crash involving a Ferrari F40 in Canada yesterday, we now have images and a few details about a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 that has crashed in the Czech Republic. Like the F40 crash, this one appears to be rather...
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UPDATE: The 2014 Maserati Quattroporte has been revealed. Click here for all the photos and details. In just a few short years Maserati’s lineup will spawn two brand new models, a sporty sedan similar in size to the BMW 5-Series and a luxurious SUV previewed by the latest Kubang concept car and based on Jeep Grand Cherokee running gear. However, the automaker’s current lineup is also due to be updated, with a brand new Quattroporte set to be launched in time for the 2014 model year. We now have new spy shots of a heavily masked prototype for this next-generation Quattroporte. Much...
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Fiat 500 Abarth To Tackle Targa Newfoundland: VideoThe Fiat 500 Abarth seeks to prove its sporting cred at the 2012 Targa Newfoundland.
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2013 SRT Viper Priced From $97,395The 2013 SRT Viper isn't hitting dealers showrooms or customer driveways just yet, and only a handful of people outside of Chrysler have even driven it, but SRT has just released official pricing information: the new Viper starts from $97,395. That gets you into the base model--and doesn't include...
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Jay Leno Examines The de Macross Epique GT1: VideoThe early decades of the 20th century are seen by many as the golden era of coach built cars, as there were plenty of firms willing to build a unique body for your existing chassis, or in some cases create an entirely original automobile based solely on a buyer’s specifications. Thanks to the...
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Is The Timing Right For A Lower-Cost Volkswagen Phaeton In The U.S.?Volkswagen’s Phaeton luxury sedan was supposed to re-write the book on German luxury cars, and forever change the way that customers viewed the brand. The brainchild of then-VW Group head Ferdinand Piech, the Phaeton was rumored to have ten very specific (and equally bizarre) design goals...
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Corvette Generations Pays Tribute To The C2 Corvette: VideoBy 1963, the Chevrolet Corvette had established itself as a legitimate sports car, racking up racing success at the club, national and international levels. As the Corvette closed out its first decade, Chevrolet began production of a new C2 version for 1963. Dubbed the Corvette Sting Ray, it...
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Just last week we told you about a 1.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Formula Ford that managed to lap Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 7:22, making it faster around the ‘Ring than cars like the Ferrari Enzo and the Pagani Zonda. At the time, few took it as more than a Ford publicity stunt, allowing the automaker to show off the performance capabilities of its smallest EcoBoost engine. In street trim, the engine produces some 123 horsepower, but for the Nordschleife lap it was tuned to make some 202 horsepower, giving the car a top speed of 159 mph. As Evo points out...
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2013 MINI Paceman, 2014 Aston Vanquish, Google Exec Gets A Ferrari 599XX Evo: Today's Car NewsIf you're a fan of the MINI Countryman, but don't need (or want) four doors, you're in luck: the never-ending parade of model variants will soon bring you the Paceman. Images of the car have leaked ahead of its Paris debut, so check it out. Aston Martin's new Vanquish is on its way as a 2014...
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2013 MINI Paceman Images Leaked Ahead Of Paris DebutMINI’s latest effort, the Paceman Coupe, is set to be revealed in production form at this month’s Paris Auto Show. The automaker also featured the upcoming Countryman-based coupe in an online article on the London food scene, inadvertently releasing this particular cat from its bag...
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Oldest Ford Motor Company Car To Cross The Block (Again)The oldest known surviving product of Ford Motor Company, a 1903 Model A Rear Entry Tonneau, has had only five owners since it left the factory over a century ago. On October 11 an 12, one bidder will have the opportunity to become buyer number six as the car is again scheduled to cross the block...
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NASCAR From Richmond: Federated Auto Parts 400 RecapSaturday night’s short-track slugfest in Richmond was the final regular season race on the NASCAR calendar, and as expected it delivered its fair share of drama for those patient enough to wait out a rain-delayed start of nearly two hours and a rain-based red flag that lasted nearly another...
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Ferrari F40 Crashes In The Wet In Vancouver: VideoVideo footage has surfaced showing the wreckage of a Ferrari F40 that crashed on a street in the Canadian city of Vancouver over the weekend. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, though wet weather may have been a factor. As the gruesome video reveals, the F40 has sustained some serious...
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