Sports Cars
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Audi has finally confirmed that its new RS 5 Cabriolet will go on sale in the U.S., with the rapid drop-top making its North American debut today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show before going on sale this spring as a 2014 model. The car is the convertible version of the RS 5 that went on sale last year, delivering everything that the coupe has to offer but with the freedom of open air driving. Based on the regular A5 Cabriolet, the RS 5 undergoes an extensive transformation at Audi’s go-fast division, Audi quattro GmbH, before emerging as a serious track performer complete with a...
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2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Live Photos From DetroitDirect from its debut just moments ago at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, we have the first live photos of the stunning new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Yes, we say Stringray as Chevy has decided to commemorate one of its most legendary models--the ’63 Sting Ray--with its latest...
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Tuner Builds Corvette-Powered Fisker Karma With A Little Help From Bob LutzWhen he’s not busy consulting for General Motors or helping to get an electric car startup running, the inexorable Bob Lutz is doing all the really cool things we’ve often pondered but never actually got around to doing. Whether it’s mastering multiple languages, flying jet planes...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette: The Stingray Goes High TechIt's finally here, folks, and it looks great. But will the handling and performance of the seventh-generation 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, plus the improved interior and redesigned exterior, make for a substantial upgrade over the outgoing--and very capable--car? The shape of the C7, as well as its...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Live Unveiling & Hangout With Motor AuthorityUPDATE: The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has been revealed. Click here for all the photos and specs. Fans, friends, and Corvette enthusiasts: the time is here. The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette unveiling is in progress, and we're live on the scene to bring you the latest--not after it happens, but as it...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Revealed: This Is ItUPDATE: The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has been revealed. Click here for all the photos and specs. The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette reveal seems to be just too large to be contained, as we've seen more leaks than you might from a leaky faucet. This time we get to see the rear end, and there's no...
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An entry-level roadster based on a front-wheel-drive platform and powered by a range of potent turbocharged engines could be brewing at BMW. The new roadster, which has been rumored since as far back as 2006, is expected to be called a Z2 and ride on BMW’s UKL platform developed for the third-generation MINI range and new front-driving 1-Series models. It would be just one of up to 23 models envisaged for the flexible platform. The vehicle would target affordable roadsters such as the Mazda MX-5 and upcoming Alfa Romeo Spyder, as well as serving as a halo model for BMW’s new...
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Gazoo Racing Reveals Its Scion FR-S-Based Sports FR Concept: VideoThis weekend plays host to the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, and one of the stars of the event has just been revealed, the GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum from Gazoo Racing. Gazoo Racing is one of Toyota’s most successful motorsport partners, competing in the likes of the Nürburgring 24 Hours...
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2014 Mercedes CLS63 AMG To Get Higher-Performance S ModelFollowing the announcement that 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG models would include a higher-performance S variant and would come standard with 4Matic all-wheel drive (in the U.S., anyway), Mercedes-Benz has adopted a similar strategy for its CLS 63AMG range. Available in four-door Coupe and Shooting...
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Lotus To Present Exige Cup Track Specials At 2013 Autosport InternationalYou may not be able to buy a new Lotus Exige to drive on your favorite roads, but if you enjoy the odd track day or are a serious motorsport competitor then the latest Exige is certainly worth a look. Yes, it is possible to own the latest version of the Exige, the Exige S, in the U.S., but only in...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Assembly Teased: VideoIn three days, Chevrolet will reveal the much-anticipated 2014 Corvette to the world, with the unveiling scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Corvette fans don’t have much longer to wait, but that hasn’t stopped Chevrolet from releasing one last...
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Caterham Sports Car To Be Porsche Cayman Rival: ReportBritish track car specialist and Formula One constructor Caterham is branching out into the potentially lucrative world of mainstream sports cars, and plans to launch the first of its new generation of 'mainstream' models in the next couple of years. The first of its new sports cars is being...
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Following the recent reveal of its new 2014 E Class range, including the new Coupe and Cabriolet models, Mercedes-Benz has now taken the wraps off the model we’ve been dying to see, the 2014 E63 AMG high-performance sedan and wagon. The high level of anticipation was due to the aggressive new styling AMG promised to deliver on its new E63, and after a quick glance at these initial shots we’re glad to see the Affalterbach tuner has stayed true to its word. The latest E63 AMG features the most aggressive lines we’ve seen yet on one of its models, particularly the front section...
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2014 Nissan GT-R Mega GalleryNissan told us what we could expect from its 2014 GT-R back in November, but the automaker’s fine print was accompanied by just a handful of images. Worse, the images depicted the Japanese market car, not the version destined for these shores. The automaker has since put things to right...
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Bailey Cars North America Stretches The Legs Of Its Ferrari P4 Replica: VideoWinter in the Northeast can be cruel to those with a passion for automobiles and driving. How cruel? Well, to be specific, we were scheduled to test drive the Bailey P4 replica seen here on a recent trip to New York, until back-to-back snow storms put a damper on our plans. We trust our ability to...
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Mastretta Planning Hardcore MXT-R For 2013 Autosport InternationalIt’s been a while since we last heard about Mexico’s Mastretta and its MXT sports car. The good news is that the company is still alive and well, and has even started sales of its MXT in the U.S. And we now have word that Mastretta is planning a more hardcore version of the MXT to...
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VCMC Turbo Scion FR-S Packs 350 Track-Tuned Horses: Drive VideoIf you're not familiar with the Scion FR-S--love it, hate it, or just don't care--you should turn in your enthusiast card right now. If you'd like to see what a track-tuned 350-horsepower turbo FR-S is like, you're in luck. The Tuned show on YouTube's Drive channel, hosted by Matt Farah, recently...
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Detroit Auto Show To Again Feature 'The Gallery' Of Luxury CarsWhile the Detroit Auto Show will again serve up something for everyone, those shopping for luxury and ultra-luxury cars may object to waiting in line behind a gaggle of unsupervised children to get a glimpse at the latest wares from the likes of Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus or Porsche. If you’re...
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Filming a car commercial used to be a relatively easy task: all it took was the car, some pretty background scenery and a chase car, since the expectations of viewers watching on a low-resolution television set weren’t all that high. Truth be told, most car ads were filmed in studios, with no driving involved. The internet and high-definition video have changed all that, and the only way to get your product noticed these days is by creating a dramatic video in the wild. Porsche, for example, couldn’t highlight the advantages of the new 911 Carrera 4 models by filming them on a...
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Driving Fast Not Your Thing? Porsche Lets You Co-Pilot, Too: VideoLet’s be brutally honest with one another for a second: there’s a segment of the sports-car-buying population that has no interest whatsoever in actually driving fast; instead, they like the image that a fast and expensive sports car gives them. We’re not here to judge, and that...
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Ferrari Extends Dates For Sergio Pininfarina Exhibition Due To Record CrowdsSince late October Ferrari has been running an exhibition at its official museum in Maranello, Italy dedicated to the late Sergio Pininfarina, a legendary designer responsible for the look of many of the automaker’s most significant cars of the past six decades. Though originally scheduled to...
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Numbers-Matching Jaguar XKE Coupe Sells “As Is” For $7,601If you’re in the market for an early E-Type Jaguar Coupe, you know this as fact: there’s no such thing as an inexpensive example. Even cars in drivable-but-worn condition trade hands in the $25,000 price range, and concours-quality examples are now pushing $80,000. Finding a...
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Jay Leno And Ed Welburn Check Out Some Vintage ‘Vettes: VideoNext month, a brand new generation of the Chevrolet Corvette will be launched, the seventh generation of the iconic sports car, in fact. While we wait for the reveal of this new 2014 Corvette, a 'C7' if you’re a die-hard, let’s step back in time and look at some of the most famous...
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More Details On Maserati’s New Sports CarMaserati will launch a new sports car in 2015 to challenge the likes of the Jaguar F-Type and Porsche 911; a car that could end up reviving the GranSport name. Unfortunately, apart from its 2015 launch, few details are known about it. A previous report suggested it will feature a mid-engine layout...
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