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Report: Upmarket Hyundai Sonata Convertible In The WorksToyota launched a convertible version of its Camry sedan, and who could ever forget the Chrysler Sebring convertible, but now new reports are claiming Hyundai is planning to enter the affordable convertible market with a drop-top version of its new 2011 Sonata. With the Toyota Solara and Pontiac...
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BMW Unveils Limited Edition Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia70 years ago, BMW’s motorsport department had a single aim in mind: the 1st Gran Premio Brescia delle Mille Miglia. A total of five racing cars from Munich had registered for the big event and despite preparations not going entirely as planned, when the silver BMW racers crossed the finish...
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Volkswagen Prepping Golf GTI Excessive And Adidas ConceptsEarlier this week we brought you details of seven new customized Audi A1 hatchbacks that will be on display at the upcoming Wörthersee Tour 2010 and now we have the first details on two more specials that will be shown at the Austrian tuner-fest. The Volkswagen Golf GTI Excessive and Adidas...
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Spy Shots: 2011 MINI Cooper S And Clubman S FaceliftsThe 2011 MINI Cooper S is due to be unveiled later this year, but we've caught its update testing.
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Buick Confirms New Compact Car And CrossoverIn August of last year Buick released a teaser of a compact crossover that was essentially a rebadged version of the Saturn Vue. The only major difference between the two was a Buick-style waterfall grille, and that rubbed consumers, dealers and many in the media the wrong way and subsequently...
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We want this simulator. Badly. But until we have Red Bull Racing's budget, we'll have to make do with watching the video of Mark Webber giving us a preview of the Spanish Grand Prix circuit at Barcelona. It does explain how the drivers get by with so little real-world testing and practice, though. Sitting in a mocked-up RB25 chassis with a huge display, Webber narrates his way through the Barcelona circuit, tossing in a few nods to Spanish native and competitor Fernando Alonso. If you're gearing up to watch practice, qualifying and the race this weekend, this preview is a must-see. [Red Bull...
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Horrific Lamborghini Gallardo Crash Kills TwoThe demonstration drive ended in the worst way possible.
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Report: Michelin Could Be Back On F1 Grid By 2011The latest word out of the Formula 1 tire contract battle is that Michelin is the favorite.
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Study: Nighttime Teen Deaths Up, Cellphone Distraction To BlameIf you have a new teen driver in the house and are thinking about setting some ground rules on when they can or can't take out the car, ruling out most of the nighttime hours might be a good start.
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Reader's Choice: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Or 2010 Cadillac CTS-V?Which would you choose if you could put either in your garage?
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Audi R8 LMS Race Experience: Buy A Seat, Race At The NurburgringThe Audi R8 LMS Race Experience lets customers hit the track against professionals in real competition.
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There will only be three of the white carbon fiber Trevitas built.
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Video: Ferrari 599 GTO On Track At MugelloThe V-12 engine sings and screams its way through the turns.
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Ferrari Will Never Build A Four-Door, Says CEOFerrari has stated emphatically that it will never build a four-door model, even though rivals like Aston Martin and Porsche have done so. In fact, there has also been a prevalence of late of sports car manufacturers expanding their model ranges with some not-so-sporty models, sparked mostly by...
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Report: Audi RS 7 Coming With 580-HP V-10As part of a new model blitz to drive its offerings up to a total of 40 different models, Audi is augmenting its lineup with new coupes, soft-roaders and sedans. The 2011 Audi A8 was unveiled late last year, the 2011 Audi A1 is out but still not confirmed for the U.S., and now new reports detail a...
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British Racing Marque Chevron Returning With GR8 Race CarA new one-make race series is under development in the UK with legendary racing marque Chevron making a return with the new GR8 race car--a spiritual successor to original G8 racer of the 1960s. The cars will be running a Cosworth-sourced 2.0-liter engine developing 255 horsepower and positioned in...
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1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Sells For Record $30+ MillionBugatti has set a new world record for a car sold at auction with a 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic fetching more than $30 million this past weekend at a Gooding & Company auction. Formerly the coveted pillar of the world renowned Williamson Bugatti Collection, the Atlantic was the 2003 Pebble...
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Back in 2008 Italian design firm Italdesign-Giugiaro unveiled a new concept car in honor of the design house’s 40th anniversary but also to show that Giugiaro designers were looking to the future by showcasing a new advanced hybrid drivetrain. The end result was the Giugiaro Quaranta, an environment-friendly four-wheel drive sports car, which incorporated a series of innovative technologies including a hybrid engine with solar energy. The concept also features a mid-mounted engine and could accommodate three adults and one small child plus all their gear. Not much has been seen or heard...
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Video: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Up CloseThe 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is Cadillac's contender for the mega-wagon throne.
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Shelby Announces SCCA-Legal 2011 Mustang GT350 PackageThe new package does away with the supercharger to fit within the SCCA's rules.
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First 2011 Corvette Z06 Commemorates 1960 Le Mans VictoryThe car gets all the latest goodies from the 2011 Z06 options pile.
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Surprise, Surprise: 2010 Lexus HS 250h Not Selling So WellThe not-quite-luxury hybrid isn't finding many buyers willing to make the compromise.
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Report: Mazda RX-8 To Be Killed Off After 2011The Wankel-powered sports car will eventually be replaced by another, possibly the RX-7.
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