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The R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (V10)--yes, that's Audi's full name for the car--fresh off its on-screen debut in the new Iron Man 2 movie, is ramping up for U.S. sale today. Audi has announced pricing, and it starts from $161,000 for the manual or $170,000 for the R tronic gearbox. Add a $1,250 destination/tax/title/dealer fee on top of that for the final sticker price. Before options, of course. Wailing about with the top down will let you hear the siren song of the 525-horsepower 5.2-liter V-10 engine at full clip--max power comes at 8,000 rpm--even better than you can in the coupe. And it lets...
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Audi Confirms RS5 Coupe For U.S., Coming In 2012The Audi RS5 will be headed to American garages.
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Video: OnStar's Smartphone Tech In ActionYesterday General Motors revealed its new OnStar smartphone technology that allows the owner of an OnStar-equipped car to access core vehicle features from an app on their phone. But it wasn't immediately clear why anything but the remote start option would be any more useful than a standard key...
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Draeger: BMW Gran Coupe Will Be BuiltThe move takes a little of the wind out of Audi's A7 sails.
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Buick Regal Coupe Under 'Very Strong Consideration,' Convertible PossibleThe idea of a Buick Regal Coupe is certainly very appealing to some.
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Report: Nissan Considering Relaunch Of SilviaThe Silvia could see a rebirth as Nissan ramps up its product plans.
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Earlier this month Dodge announced a new, special edition 2010 Challenger from Mopar dubbed the Mopar '10 Challenger. Today, we get the full photos of the car along with the details. The Mopar '10 Challenger's package is simple enough: priced from $38,000 for the auto or $39,000 for the manual, and based on the 5.7-liter Hemi Challenger R/T, the car gets a hood-venting system, cold-air intake, front and rear strut tower braces, and a unique engine cover. It only comes in Brilliant Black with a choice of three accent colors: Mopar blue, red or silver. Inside, it gets Katzkin leather, Mopar...
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Coming Monday: BMW And Apolo Anton Ohno To Announce New Team USA SponsorshipHere in the US, Olympic contenders depend heavily on corporate sponsorships. Between living expenses, equipment, coaching salaries, and the like, training for the biggest international sports competition requires not only time, energy, and talent, it also requires a lot of cash. Thankfully, BMW is...
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2011 Subaru WRX STI Sedan Priced From $33,995, WRX From $25,495Subaru released pricing for the 2011 Subaru WRX STI and 2011 Subaru WRX today.
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2011 Ford Explorer Camouflage Video Gives Glimpse At InteriorLike pretty much every other car-obsessed person on the 'net, you've probably seen as many camouflage-clad cars, including the 2011 Ford Explorer, as you have standard paint jobs in the last two weeks. But what you may not have seen before is how the camouflage gets there in the first place. That's...
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Pagani C9 Supercar Spied With Gullwing DoorsThe Pagani Zonda is already one of the most dramatically styled and exclusive supercars in recent production but the man behind the car, Horacio Pagani, has more ambitious plans for a new model set to enter production later this year. Unlike the Zonda, which was only offered to a few select...
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Sporty RS Based On 2012 Ford Focus May Get Hybrid AWD SystemIt’s a well known fact that the U.S. misses out on most of Ford’s hot products, but with a push for new global models taking shape in Blue Oval offices around the world hopefully we will start to see more of these coveted models make their way into local showrooms. Last year reports emerged...
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Ford will giveaway a 2011 Explorer now that it has reached its Facebook fan goal.
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Video: Red Bull Racing Previews F1 German GP With 3D SimThe Hockenheim GP is coming up, and Red Bull Racing gives us a good look at the track.
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GM Boosts OnStar With Apps Tech For SmartphonesThe new technology puts GM's OnStar closer to par with Ford's SYNC system.
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Write Your Own Bald Guy/Fast Car Film With Our Proven Formula!Today, we are happy to share with you Motor Authority's foolproof action movie formula! Be careful not to share it with anyone before you make millions for yourself and others. First, pick one bald muscleguy: A. Vin Diesel B. Dwayne Johnson C. Jason Statham D. Bruce Willis Next, pick one car of...
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2011 Lincoln MKZ: Hybrid Same Price As Gas At $35,180The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the first not to charge a premium for its gas-saving technology.
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First Details On Jaguar’s Replacement For The X-TypeJaguar's XF and new 2010 XJ sedans have made waves in the sport-luxury seas, bringing a newer, fresher face to what was once a bit of a stodgy lineup. Now it looks like Jaguar may be planning even more boat-rocking, with several new models in the pipeline including a sports car, a BMW 3-Series...
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We’ve already seen Opel expand its Insignia lineup with the Hatchback and Sports Tourer, as well as the more recent OPC performance variant, but there’s one more model in the works that’s destined to be the most exciting and extreme. The model in question is a new coupe variant based on 2007’s stunning Gran Turismo Coupe (GTC) concept and if built it leaves the gateway open for the possible launch of a two-door version of the U.S. market Buick Regal. You see, the Buick Regal is essentially a rebadged Opel Insignia, which means other Insignia variants could possibly make it to the U.S...
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1980 BMW M1 Supercar: Yours For $250,000BMW, a brand that prides itself on building the ultimate driving machine, doesn’t have a genuine supercar in its lineup. But this was not always the case because back in 1978 BMW launched its very own supercar. It was the mid-engined M1 homologation special, a car that made its debut more...
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Audi Sells Two Million Vehicles In U.S.Audi began selling cars in the U.S. 40 years ago and over that time has managed to accumulate a total of two million sales, an achievement it actually reached last month. The milestone came in late June with the sale of a 2010 Audi A3 TDI to a customer at Keyes Audi in Van Nuys, California. Audi of...
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ICONIC Motors AC Roadster Is A Modern Shelby CobraNews of concept supercars these days is usually accompanied by talk of superchargers and turbochargers, 1000hp (or even 2000hp!) engine specs, and outrageous 0-60 times. Sleek bodies are designed to look great and provide the absolute best aerodynamic properties. Projected top speeds fall in the...
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Nissan To Tap Renault For Sports, Luxury Electric Cars?The idea is attractive, and back-channel talk hints that may be the direction at Nissan.
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ALMS Driver Patrick Long 'Charged Up' To Race The 911 GT3 R HybridThe Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid will be piloted at the Petit Le Mans by Patrick Long and Jorg Bergmeister.
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