Car News
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If you're looking for first drives of hot new cars, we have them: our first drive review of the 2012 Porsche 911 and GreenCarReport's first drive of the Rolls-Royce 102EX electric Phantom. On top of that we have a story about how you shouldn't drive your Ferrari 458 Italia, a preview of the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and much more. Check it all out in the links below. 2012 Porsche 911 first drive. Rolls-Royce 102EX initial drive impressions. Ferrari 458 Italia crashed in Scotland. Check out the first (virtual) look at the SSC Tuatara's interior. F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview. Arcspeed Electric...
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Arcspeed Electric Roadster Is Australia's Answer To Tesla: VideoThe Arcspeed roadster, designed and built in Australia, may soon challenge the Tesla Roadster electric roadster supremacy.
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GM Recalling 674 2012 Cadillac CTS Models For Potential Brake IssueGM is recalling some 674 model year 2012 Cadillac CTS automobiles to inspect and repair a potentially loose brake pushrod retention nut.
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Rolls-Royce 102EX Electric Phantom Initial Driving ImpressionsFollowing its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Rolls-Royce’s 102EX electric Phantom prototype has been touring the globe in order to not only gather vital data for engineers but also to gauge potential customer reaction to such a vehicle ever being launched by the...
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SchwabenFolia Works Over The Wiesmann Roadster MF5German tuner SchwabenFolia has worked over the sultry Wiesmann Roadster MF5 and has come away with this rather sinister looking version dubbed the “Black Bat”. As if the BMW M5-powered Roadster MF5 was in need of anymore performance, the guys at SchwabenFolia decided to dial up the...
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Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix PreviewThe penultimate round of the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship takes place this weekend with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. The 55-lap race, now in its third season, takes in a total of 190 miles from dusk to nightfall to allow a more temperate climate for spectators instead of...
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We have the first details and images of a Ferrari 458 Italia that suffered a violent crash yesterday in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. The crash took place on Edinburgh’s Queensferry Road in front of a school where the speed limit is just 30 mph. However, onlookers claim the driver of the Ferrari was traveling at speeds nearly triple the limit when he came into contact with a passing SUV. The image of the wreckage shows that the crash must have happened at quite some speed as the airbags have been deployed and the damage is rather severe. The owner of the car is believed to be local...
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Bugatti Introduces Three New Special Edition Veyron Grand SportsThree new specially appointed Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport convertibles debuted at the Debut Motor Show.
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SSC Tuatara Interior Revealed: VideoDevelopment work on the upcoming SSC Tuatara, America’s answer to the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, is progressing nicely, with news coming out this month that a suitable production site in Washington state is being sought. The Tuatara is also one of the star attractions at this week’s...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Teased Ahead Of L.A. DebutThis summer Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off the 2012 M-Class, so it's natural that the AMG version should be close behind. Our spy shots have tracked the progress of the uber-SUV, and the latest images show it to be very complete and just about ready for prime time. We’ve already confirmed...
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2012 Honda CR-V Spy ShotsThe 2012 Honda CR-V is now less than a week away from an official world debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, plus images of the new crossover have already surfaced online, however, our own exclusive spy shots reveal some never before seen details including a look at the vehicle’s rear...
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Ken Block Tests The Ford Fiesta RS WRC On Gravel: Helmet Cam VideoIn preparation for the 2011 Wales Rally, Ken Block and navigator Alex Gelsomino shake down the Ford Fiesta RC WRC on gravel roads in the Welsh countryside.
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Hand built by New Orleans designer J.T. Nesbitt, the CNG-powered Magnolia Special is part homage to 1930s racing cars, part engineering genius and part rolling sculpture.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe spy shotsBack in February, we heard reports that Hyundai was working on a coupe version of its stylish Elantra compact sedan. Hyundai quickly dismissed this nonsense and has continually denied these rumors. We can now confirm Hyundai is indeed clearly working on an Elantra Coupe, and that, quite possibly...
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2012 BMW 3-Series Ordering Guide Released To DealersBMW dealers have already received the ordering guide for 2012 models, and are now taking orders for January production.
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Brabus To Debut World's Fastest Four Seat Luxury Coupe In Dubai: The 800 CoupeBrabus claims its new 800 Coupe is the fastest four-seat coupe in the world, and with nearly 800 horsepower on tap, we're inclined to believe the German tuner.
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Bo Zolland imagines a retro Porsche 911Bo Zolland is best known for his designs at Vizualtech, which include the lust-worthy Growler E concept and the modernized 1968 Saab 96. Zolland is at it again, this time creating a range of retro-design body kits for the outgoing type 997 Porsche 911. Working with Custom Concepts, a design firm...
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2012 Porsche 911 First DriveYou could natter on endlessly about how the 2012 Porsche 911 is or isn't like the Ur-911s of yore, but after the gin has run dry and the first rays of sunlight are glinting off the ocean, you'd be no closer to understanding what the 991 really is. Instead, it's far more informative to approach the...
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At what point would you consider the attentions of the powers that be to breach your privacy? How about discovering that your car had been fitted with a GPS vehicle tracker without your knowledge? That's what happened to a young Californian man known only as Greg, according to Wired. The 25-year-old San Jose resident found one on his Volvo SUV, and after telling Wired about it, discovered a different one shortly after. His girlfriend's car also appears to have been the subject of suspicious attention, according to a witness. GPS trackers are becoming increasinly prevalent as a crime-fighting...
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic And Liberty Arctic Models AnnouncedJeep is launching winter-themed editions of the Wrangler and Liberty, which are due in dealer showrooms later this month.
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowDodge is bringing the heat to LA next week, or should we say the stinger, as it will debut the 2012 Charger SRT8 Super Bee. Designed for hard-core enthusiasts and muscle car junkies, it was only a matter of time before this blast from the past was brought back for the latest generation Charger...
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2012 Dodge Challenger "Yellow Jacket" Leaked Ahead Of L.A. Auto ShowDodge is launching a limited-production "Yellow Jacket" version of its Challenger SRT8 392 at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show.
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2013 Chevy Trailblazer, McLaren MPG, Fisker Karma Production: Car News HeadlinesToday at Motor Authority, the 2013 Cadillac XTS gets an early web reveal while scientists create the world's smallest electric car. The McLaren MP4-12C turns out to be a relatively fuel efficient supercar and Dodge brings back the Super Bee nameplate. All this and more in today's car news, right...
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Headed To 2011 L.A. Auto ShowJaguar Land Rover will debut the 2012 Jaguar XKR-S at the upcoming L.A. Auto Show, and will also highlight the C-X16 Production Concept, the Land Rover DC100 and DC 100 Sport.
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