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Kimi Raikkonen looks to be in fine form after returning from a two-year hiatus from Formula 1 to spend some time grinding it out on the World Rally Championship circuit. But he won't be returning to the gravel anytime soon--it's against his Lotus F1 contract. It's an unsurprising stipulation in his...

An official statement released today confirmed that earlier rumors of Lotus CEO Dany Bahar's suspension were in fact true--though the only reason given for the suspension was a matter of "conduct." The suspension is termed temprorary in the statement from DRB-Hicom, which recently acquired Lotus'...

Climbing into the XTS for a drive, it was hard to not think of all that Cadillac officials had cautioned us the technology-focused 2013 Cadillac XTS isn’t. It isn't a new flagship model for the brand; it isn’t intended as a performance-oriented model; and it isn’t expected to be...

Anyone with the cash can commission a new custom Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] from the factory--to an extent. If you're a Ferrari fan on the level of Eric Clapton, however, the limits are few. Enter the SP12 EC. The EC in the name is obviously for Eric Clapton, and the car itself is not actually new to...

We drive the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG--with video--and find it to retain its boxy, off-road charm and its fearsome power, as well as its ridonkulousness. The 2013 BMW 7-Series is coming soon, and it's packing a new set of powertrains, some new technology, and some new looks. Check it out. And...

Ford will present a custom 2013 Mustang GT designed and built by women at the 2012 SEMA show.

McLaren is a company steeped in racing history so it was only natural that the company’s first road car in more than two decades, the MP4-12C, was going to be offered in racing guise for those who prefer to drive their cars on a track. Thus, we have the MP4-12C GT3, which has already competed...

In Early February we first brought you details about an alleged plan from French automaker Renault concerning the launch of a new high-end model that would borrow technology from Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes, as we’ve known for a while now, has formed an alliance with Renault and Nissan, and...

Round six of the 2012 Formula 1 season takes place around the streets of Monte Carlo, home of the Monaco Grand Prix. The race is the shortest of the year, yet arguably the most demanding, which is one of the reasons it remains a highlight of the F1 calendar even after all these years. The Monaco...

It was in 1929 with the 201 that French automaker Peugeot began its characteristic three-digit numbering system based around the central ‘zero’. This naming policy, which would later force Porsche to drop its intended 901 name for the iconic 911, was structured so that the central zero...

The world of automotive aftermarket excess knows no bounds. None. Not even whale penis is off the menu. Now, the tastelessness factor is being counterbalanced--at least in theory--by the classiest of the earth's rocks: diamonds. Yep, Gemballa has developed a real diamond coating for cars. Applied...

If a Kiwi and a Korean car maker seem like an odd couple, you haven't been paying attention the past few years. Few brand-driver partnerships have seemed to fit so well, in fact, and the duo will continue for the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship in 2012. Millen's brand of hoonage seems to fit...

Some sort of hemispherical combustion chamber--heavily modified, updated, and optimized for its particular role, of course--can be found in any number of cars, from many brands; they've been used in an array of engines almost since the dawn of the automobile. But in the heyday of the muscle car...

The BMW 3-Series sedan, like many of us, has picked up a few additional pounds and inches over the years. Since its launch in 1975, the BMW 3-Series has grown by over 10.5-inches in length, over 8-inches in width and nearly 2-inches in height. That makes the current 3-Series larger than the E28...

No respectable dictionary would define a neologism like "ridonkulous" just yet. And even if they did, they probably wouldn't do it with a picture of a Mercedes SUV blowing through a water trap like it had lost all common sense and all ability to tread lightly on anything, whether it be terra firma...

When it comes to special editions, it doesn’t get any rarer than one of one. In an auction to support the Henry Ford Health System, a unique 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, custom designed by Ford stylist Melvin Betancourt, will be sold to the highest bidder. The charity car features a white exterior...

Today we have our first drive review, with track and autocross video, plus our impressions of what it's like to drive the newest Boxster S. We won't spoil the fun, but it's very, very good. The 2013 Aston Martin DBS replacement has been spied, and it looks, well, very Aston, with hints of the...

The newly redesigned Volkswagen Beetle relies on nostalgia for much of its appeal, so what better way is there to promote the new Beetle Convertible than with special editions that honor the car’s formative years? Set to be launched at this fall’s Los Angeles Auto Show, Car and Driver...

With better looks, more power, better gas mileage, and improved handling, the 2013 Porsche Boxster is the best luxury roadster you can buy. Yep, I said it: don't bother with the BMW Z4 or the Mercedes-Benz SLK. This is the roadster you want. The last Boxster, the 986, was a bit rough around the...

These are the best shots yet of Aston Martin's replacement for the DBS, the next generation of the British sports car manufacturer's super tourer. While some of the car is still obscured by camouflage, we can clearly see new lights similar to those found on the Rapide and Virage. The side profile...