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"HELLS YES!" That's Travis' answer to the question "you sure you wanna do this?" as he sits behind the wheel and under a tarp in the newly-formed Pastrana-Waltrip racing NASCAR Nationwide team car. That's our answer too. For those of you who may not appreciate the subtleties and refinement of the...

MINI is big on customization. And as a child brand of BMW these days, it looks like the taste for art cars has trickled down as well. The latest creation from the brand is a Paul Weller-designed Cooper to be sold for charity. The pink-and-black car from the British mod rocker was hand-painted by...

Call it psychological scarring from junior high if you will, but you say Metamorphosis and I think of Franz Kafka and man-sized cockroaches. That's probably not what Lotus was going after when it hired French artist Gerard Rancinan to film its new lineup unveiled at the 2010 Paris auto show, but...

Summertime promotions to boost sales are nothing new--cheap or free gas, extended warranties, and in Lincoln's case this summer, a Complimentary Maintenance Program on 2011 model-year vehicles. But rarely do those promotions become permanent features. Lincoln has bucked tradition, making the free...

You want sophistication, but with an edge. Or perhaps you want raw, unbridled action with a softer side. Whichever way you look at it, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage fits the bill. The so-called black sheep of the Aston Martin family, the V12 Vantage shoe-horns the company's biggest engine into its...

The lucky few who purchase a 2012 Boss Mustang--and from what we've heard, it will be few--will also get the chance to participate in the Boss Track Attack program. This program will be offered by Team Mustang and Ford Racing, and it the main portion of the event will be complimentary to those who...

Muscle car fans and revheads in general now have another reason to salivate over the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 as the Blue Oval has just announced a new feature for the car called TracKey. Not to be mistaken with the MyKey nanny system for nervous parents, the new TracKey unlocks...

Volkswagen is intent on becoming the world’s biggest automaker, and of late, it's been looking more and more like a realistic goal. In the past year alone we’ve seen Volkswagen successfully acquire--or at least lay the groundwork to--Porsche, Italdesign-Giugiaro and a sizeable chunk of...

Right now we pretty much know everything we need to about the new 2011 Bentley Continental GT. We’ve seen the spy shots, got all the details in the official preview piece, seen the live shots direct from its 2010 Paris Auto Show debut, and even enjoyed a quick video. Oh, did we mention that...

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is a favorite among musicians and sports stars all over the globe but one very special edition stands out among the rest, a brand new 2009 model decked in blood red and customized to the hilt. Like a young Jay Leno, T-Pain is an avid car enthusiast and has...

The new Fiat 500 and about a half dozen other vehicles, either all-new or refreshed, will be on display at Chrysler's 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show stand, and they'll all be unveiled both live at the show and live, via webcast, on the Internet. In addition to the pint-sized Fiat, the Chrysler 200...

Earlier today we brought you news that Travis Pastrana had ended his partnership with long-time rally partner Subaru. At the time, we speculated that he may well already have another deal lined up. Some sleuthing by our expert social media team turned up something interesting: a Twitter account...

Extreme sports legend and probably the nicest guy in motorsports Travis Pastrana has decided to end his five-year relationship with Subaru, the company announced today. It's not yet clear if Pastrana has another manufacturer lined up for sponsorship, but his Red Bull partnership looks to be...

A fire in a San Carlos, California warehouse started at 2:55 a.m. local time this morning, and by the time the conflagration was under control at 3:45 a.m., Neil Young had lost $800,000 in classic cars and musical equipment. At least that's the early conclusion--the local news report from Mercury...

The great state of Alabama may not always be a pioneer, except in barbecue or football. Despite the state's restrictive sales laws, Alabama will be the first place in the union where you can buy adult toys at the drive-thru. While nearby Louisiana sticks with tried-and-true drive-thru daiquiri...

The Sebring name has died a quiet death, and few will miss it. In its place comes the 2011 Chrysler 200, a similar but better-looking take on the same segment, and a car Chrysler promises will be much-improved. It's certainly priced to compete, starting from $19,995 including the $750 destination...

Lexus has been on the top of the luxury sales totem pole for quite some time now, and despite recent recalls, remains the benchmark in many consumers' minds. Recently they have been backed into a corner by both old and new competition, and with changing times Lexus has decided to reach out to their...

The era of mainstream electric vehicles is nearly upon us. Next month first deliveries of the Nissan Leaf will officially start and soon after the Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric vehicle will be in showrooms. The major luxury automakers are a step behind but even they are focused on...

The Apple iPad has become an intriguing accessory for cars, especially in marketing them. The Hyundai Equus comes with one containing its owners' manual, and both BMW and Mercedes-Benz have shown innovative ways of attaching the handy device in the car. Now Acura is joining the band of luxury...

Dynamically designed and arrestingly attractive, the 2012 Range Rover Evoque has won much praise on the auto show circuit and though the crossover is already headed to production, so far only the three-door ‘Coupe’ version has been officially revealed. That is until now. The new 2012...