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At this past weekend’s Barrett-Jackson vehicle auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, the very first 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible was sold for a staggering $600,000. Of course, the Corvette Convertible sold was no ordinary ‘Vette but rather a Corvette 427 Convertible “Collector Edition” with a VIN ending in 001. It also happens to be the fastest and most capable convertible in Corvette’s history. Nevertheless, $600k is an amazing sum to pay for a brand new example of the all-American supercar, but it was all for a good cause. That sum was paid for by...
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Proton's New Owners Ponder Lotus SaleDRB-Hicom is reportedly "open to options" regarding the sale of Lotus, but insists no decision will be made until it meet with Lotus' management.
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New iPad App Celebrates Volkswagen's Golf RA new app from Volkswagen, called "Golf R Drivers Forever," celebrates the history of the Golf and the worldwide passion for the Volkswagen brand.
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88,911 2007-2011 MINI Cooper S, Clubman, JCW Models Recalled For Fire RiskThe 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman is among the 88,911 models recalled for a potential fire risk due to a faulty auxiliary electric water pump.
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2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition DebutsThe C6 Chevrolet Corvette enters its final year in 2013 and as a last hurrah Chevy is launching the new Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition, the fastest and most capable Corvette convertible ever launched. That 427, as most small-block fans will recognize, is the cubic-inch displacement of...
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Volkswagen's Bluesport Roadster May Be Doomed: ReportUnless VW can drum up demand and stir dealer interest, its eagerly anticipated Bluesport turbodiesel roadster project may be cancelled, according to British source.
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The 2013 Veloster Turbo will join the lineup, packing a new 201-horsepower version of the automaker's 1.6-liter direct-injection four-cylinder engine, paired with either a six-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.
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Natalie Wood's Mercedes-Benz 300SL Heads To Amelia IslandMovie buffs traveling to this year's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will be in for a pleasant surprise: among all the classic rides on display will be Natalie Wood's Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The car will be one of several 300SLs on hand to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz's first Le...
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2012 Detroit Auto Show CoverageAnother year is upon us and that means another 12 months of auto show fun, plus all the new model and concept unveilings that come with it. First off the ranks is the annual Detroit Auto Show, or North American International Auto Show as it’s officially known, and while the industrial...
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Bentley SUV Is Go, Lambo Version Looking LikelyBuoyed by its best sales results since the 2008 global financial crisis Bentley looks set to give the go ahead for a new upscale SUV to be launched sometime in 2014 and come powered by a 12-cylinder engine. Importantly, Bentley intends for its model to be positioned above any SUV currently on the...
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Toyota's GT 86 Honors Its Ancestor: VideoHonoring one's ancestors is key to Japanese culture, and a new video shows the Toyota GT 86 on track with Toyota's very first sports car, the Sports 800.
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Fifth Chevy Corvette Ever Built Hits The Auction BlockThe fifth Corvette built, and one of the first three cars sold, will hit the block at an RM Auctions event on January 20.
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We'll likely look back on 2011 as the year that the app truly entered our automobiles, becoming integrated with our Bluetooth-connected smartphones and, in some cases, fully integrated with vehicle infotainment systems.
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Cadillac Announces Touring Package For 2012 CTSCadillac has announced a content-rich Touring Package option for buyers of 3.0-liter and 3.6-liter V-6 CTS models.
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The Year In Car Theft, According To LojackEven Lojack has published its year-end retrospective, looking back on the top vehicle recovery stories of the year.
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Infiniti Issues Recall On 2011 FX And 2012 M Due To Leaky Oil FiltersInfiniti has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2011 FX crossover and 2012 M sedan due to a potential oil leak caused by a faulty oil filter component. According to the automaker, some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter of the mentioned vehicles...
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Audi A1 Quattro: Limited Edition AwesomeTalk of an Audi A1 quattro has been circling the Internet's most feverish tubes for well over a year now, heated up by the unveiling of the Audi A1 clubsport quattro concept at the Wörthersee Tour in May. Today, Audi has stripped back the sheet from its latest creation: the A1 quattro. Looking...
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Ford V-10 Powers World's Longest, Heaviest Float For 2012 Rose Parade: InfographicWhat do Natural Balance pet food, Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks, the Rose Parade, and the Guinness Book of World Records have in common? One massive dog-themed parade float. The longest, heaviest parade float in the world, in fact. Just how long and heavy? It's 116 feet long and weighs in at more...
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While 115 cars made the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick list this year, just six of them were new additions (or reappearances) in the luxury categories. Mercedes-Benz's M Class is a new addition for 2012, having skipped 2011. The previous 2009-2010 models had made the list, but the 2011 model didn't, despite earning top marks of "good" in front and side impact crash tests. Next is the BMW X3, which rejoins the list after being left off since 2009, though like the M-Class, intervening year models also scored "good" in all tests. The Acura MDX also sees the same...
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Saab Files For Bankruptcy: OfficialIt’s official. Saab, along with its Saab Powertrain and Saab Tools subsidiaries, has filed for bankruptcy with a Swedish court this morning. Following previous owner GM’s recommitment over the weekend to block any deal for the purchase of Saab, Chinese firm Youngman has finally thrown...
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Corvette Z06 eBay Buyer Thwarted Despite Winning Bid, But Is Dealer Wrong?In what has become an all too common scenario, yet another eBay sports car buyer has met with a dealer's refusal to sell a car bought in a no-reserve auction. The matter is more complex than it might seem--or than some might make it out to be--and we have the inside story, from both the buyer and...
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The 24 Best Car Pictures Of 2011We've always disliked the word "snapshot." A picture isn't an instant in time. It's the tail end of a lot of talent and preparation, a good measure of luck, and a little bit of magic. It can raise pulses and change minds. It even can turn some awkward-looking rides from the real world into mythic...
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Drift Thug Hoons Genesis Coupe Through Hyundai HQ: VideoWhat do you get when you add a drift-crazy Kiwi criminal to the Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car, mix in a little humor, a donut-munching security guard, some pretty marginal acting, and a suitably X-treme!! soundtrack? This video. Made by Hyundai just weeks before the planned demolition of the old...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto ShowOn the heels of a major leak, the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has gone official, with full specs and details of the new R231, the sixth generation of the SL Class. Powered in SL550 form by a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V-8 engine rated at 429 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, it's a significant...
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