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Today we take a look at a relatively new sim racing game, Simraceway, the only sim to have a real-world training facility. We'll be brining you more details on the sim, the unique steering wheel, and the real-world training, but for now, get a good overview with our first drive review. Jeep has confirmed the 2013 Grand Cherokee Diesel for the U.S., so if you're into offroading, oil-burning, and/or just looking cool while being a bit greener than usual, check it out. If you're more the supercar type, however, you'll appreciate our newest set of 2013 Ferrari 599 replacement spy shots. The next...
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2013 Ferrari 599 replacement spy shotsUpdate: The 599 replacement has been revealed as the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Click here for all the official details and images. Previously we brought you spy shots of the Ferrari 599XX Evolution, a track-only model demonstrating the culmination of Ferrari’s engineering of the 599...
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Ford Doubles Number Of SYNC Apps, Opens Silicon Valley LabFord will launch five more SYNC-compatible in-car apps at next week's CES show, and is opening a new research facility in Northern California to "drive innovation ion personal mobility."
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Simraceway First Drive ReviewRacing, track days, and other forms of four-wheeled motorsports are tremendous fun; that's something many of us understand first-hand. But some of us don't have the time or the budget to dedicate to getting a real car on a real track. For some, simulators are as close as they can get on a regular...
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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Announced For U.S.The Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel powered into the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, but only for Europe and other non-U.S. markets. The 241 horsepower, 406 pound-foot V-6 turbodiesel it featured was a tantalizing prospect, and now, finally, the U.S. will get its taste of the torquey and fuel efficient Jeep...
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider To Sport Folding Carbon Fiber Roof?While Ferrari’s new 458 Spider debuted an innovative folding roof system composed mostly of aluminum, McLaren, with its penchant for carbon fiber, is likely to use the lighter and studier composite material for its upcoming MP4-12C Spider. Spotted for the first time testing in prototype form...
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After skipping the 2012 model year Toyota has brought out an updated version of its Land Cruiser SUV for 2013, packing it with more standard features to justify it’s $70k-plus starting price, as well as revising the styling just a little. Thankfully, the big SUV still rides on a capable body-on-frame platform and comes with a powerful V-8. That V-8 is Toyota’s venerable 5.7-liter unit, which in the 2013 Land Cruiser is rated at 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Importantly, 90 percent of that torque is available from just 2,200 rpm, helping to boost the vehicle’s...
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BreathalEyes app brings a sobriety checkpoint to your iPhoneWhile the most common way of testing one’s sobriety is blowing into a breathalyzer machine, it’s far from the only way. At roadside checkpoints, one thing police often look at is called horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN). HGN can be caused by several factors, but alcohol consumption is...
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Bruno Senna Wrings Out The New Lotus Exige S: VideoLotus Renault test driver Bruno Senna takes a turn at the wheel in the new Lotus Exige S.
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2011 U.S. Luxury Market Recap: It's Good To Be GermanGerman brands enjoyed the biggest growth in the luxury market last year, capturing market share surrendered by Japanese luxury brands.
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Bondurant And SMS To Auction Special Camaro For Charity At Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson's upcoming Scottsdale event later this month is shaping up to be an exciting affair, with all sorts of classic and modern hardware crossing the block. One of the latest to join the party is the SMS-Bondurant Camaro. Presented by Steve Saleen and Bob Bondurant, the special SMS...
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MINI Is Back For The 2012 World Rally ChampionshipAfter missing a paperwork deadline for entry into the 2012 WRC, MINI is expected to announce its return to the series later this week.
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Today we all continue our preparations for the Detroit Auto Show, with perhaps the most impressive detail yet revealed being the 2013 Dodge Dart's claim of 40 mpg combined. That's a significant number for a non-hybrid, and not just for the Fiat-Chrysler merger. In non-show news, we just got back from a three-day stint at the Skip Barber Racing school, driving the MX-5 Cup cars. Want to know what a serious school is like, and if it's for you? Read our review. 2013 Dodge Dart hits 40 mpg combined 2012 Detroit Auto Show coverage preview Skip Barber 3-day Mazdaspeed racing school review Via...
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DC Design Launches Avanti Sports Car In New DelhiDC Design has launched its teased Avanti sports car at the Delhi Auto Expo.
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Natalie Wood's Mercedes-Benz 300SL Heads To Amelia IslandMovie buffs traveling to this year's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will be in for a pleasant surprise: among all the classic rides on display will be Natalie Wood's Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The car will be one of several 300SLs on hand to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz's first Le...
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Skip Barber 3-Day Mazdaspeed Racing School ReviewAs you expertly trail-brake your MX-5 Cup car into T11 and get a run on the driver in front of you heading up the hill on the front straight at Laguna Seca, you have just a few seconds to think "shift, aim at the telephone pole, holy hell, I'm really moving--how is this just three days in--BRAKE...
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Hyundai Hexa Space Concept (HND-7) Debuts At Delhi Auto ExpoHyundai has rolled out a striking concept at this week’s 2012 Delhi Auto Expo that combines elements from a crossover with an MPV and is said to “revolutionize” the use of interior space. The concept is officially titled the “Hexa Space Concept” though internally...
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Land Rover Defender Concepts In Firenze Red Turn Up At Delhi Auto ExpoWe first saw them at September’s 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, and then again in L.A. in November. Now Land Rover’s Defender Concept 100 and Defender Concept 100 Sport have made their debut at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo taking place this week in the Indian capital. The latest unveiling comes...
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With only five examples of the special edition Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster ever built, seeing one in the wild is a very rare occurrence. Now throw in the fact that the Pagani Zonda was never officially sold in the U.S. (a handful have scraped in under a Show & Display rulings), and the chances of spotting one on U.S. soil suddenly seem next to impossible. That isn’t the case, however, as this image taken at a Lamborghini dealership in Miami, Florida and posted on Teamspeed confirms that at least one is present here, and possibly available for sale! The catch is that this particular...
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Porsche Cayenne Diesel Confirmed For 2012 U.S. LaunchPorsche is set to launch its first-ever diesel model in the U.S., confirming this week that its Cayenne Diesel luxury SUV will be offered to U.S. customers in the second half of the year. Though we already knew the vehicle was coming, this is the first time that Porsche has confirmed the news...
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Super Sport Set For Geneva Debut: ReportWhat do you get when you combine the record-breaking Bugatti Veyron Super Sport with the more lifestyle-oriented Veyron Grand Sport? Why, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Super Sport of course; the ultimate in open-top driving and possibly the fastest convertible ever produced. Such a vehicle is already in...
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The Juke R-Inspired Tuning Commences: Fox Marketing's 400-HP JukeTuner Fox Marketing has stepped up to build a Juke R-inspired modified Juke.
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Guilty Pleasure: Chrysler E-ClassWith the Mark I Fiesta "honored" last week, I feel that we've lingered on Ford products long enough. We haven't considered a Chrysler-built Guilty Pleasure since the first-gen LH, way back in October, and yet Chrysler has produced some of the guiltiest pleasures of all: cars you shouldn't want, but...
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SPEED TV To Give Away Custom 2011 Ford Racing Shelby GT500Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale event will be kicking off soon, and through cooperation between SPEED TV and Hagerty Fantasy Bid, a "one of a kind" Ford Racing Champions 2011 Shelby GT500 Special Edition Mustang will be given away to one lucky fan. What makes this Mustang so special? Starting with the...
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