Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The incredible gathering of historic, vintage, and simply awesome machinery at Porsche's Rennsport Reunion has become something of a pilgrimage for both Porsche fans and motorsports devotees in...
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B-Spec Race Cars Complete First Group TestWhen you think of the Honda Fit, Fiat 500, Mazda2, or Ford Fiesta, your first thought probably isn't, "hey, that'd make a great road racing car!" That's exactly what the new B-Spec class hopes you'll think, however, and seeing these pint-sized racers all together, it might just happen. Last week...
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1,000-HP AWD Fiat Coupe With Mitsubishi 3000GT Drivetrain: VideoSometimes tuners take things too far, sometimes they miss the point entirely, and once in a while, they get things crazy right. This is one of the latter. Pairing a Bangle-and-Pininfarina-designed Fiat Coupe with a heavily modified all-wheel-drive powertrain from a Mitsubishi 3000GT, this...
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Prodrive MINI, Maserati Cinqueporte, Verano Hybrid: Car News HeadlinesThe upcoming Maserati SUV may not be named Kubang after all--a new report gives the nod to the much more melodious name "Cinqueporte." Buick is working on a Verano Hybrid, due by 2015, but before that, the WRC-inspired Prodrive-developed MINI Countryman should hit the streets. We also have BMW...
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Buick (Opel) Astra GTC Caught Testing In Michigan?Talk of a Buick version of the Opel Astra GTC turbo hatchback has largely died down since reaching a peak earlier this year, but these images shot on I-96 in Michigan just moments ago may revive the idea of the sporty Buick hatchback. The Opel Astra GTC, as sold in Europe, is powered by a...
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Karma 20 MPG, 2014 M3 Spied (Again), MP4-12C Crash: Today's Car NewsFisker's Karma extended-range electric car certainly has the looks to turn heads and performance to keep you interested, but it lacks fuel efficiency, rating just 20 mpg in range-extended mode and 52 mpg-equivalent in electric mode. The 2014 BMW M3 sedan has been snapped in testing again, bringing...
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Porsche today announced a $685 million investment in a new production facility in Leipzig, Germany for production of the upcoming smaller crossover, the Cajun. The Cajun is due to reach retail sale...
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Why Dan Wheldon's Death Should NOT Mean The End Of Auto RacingBy now anyone even vaguely familiar with the idea that some people gather on weekends to drive cars quickly around closed circuits is aware of Dan Wheldon's death due to injuries incurred in a 15-car wreck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway last weekend. The loss of the two-time Indy 500 winner has...
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SSC Tuatara Gear Ratio Test, 0-200 MPH Under 16 Seconds: VideoThe Shelby Supercars Tuatara is steadily progressing through its development process, with the latest work being done on selecting the final gear ratios for the seven-speed transmission. The latest video from SSC shows an Ultimate Aero testing the new gear ratio pack on a 0-200 mph run. That run...
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Dallara To Name 2012 IndyCar Chassis For Dan WheldonThis weekend's deadly 15-car wreck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway still has the racing world bowing its head in remembrance, while looking at ways to prevent a similarly horrific incident. But even as we all pause in the wake of Dan Wheldon's death, the IndyCar series is moving forward. A new...
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2014 BMW M3, IS-F Crushed, MINI Fires: Car News HeadlinesThe 2014 BMW M3 is looking good--though we're still not sure what's under the hood. Roding's Roadster 23 is looking good, too, as the latest spy shots reveal, putting a new twist on the track-day road car. One Lexus IS-F in California isn't looking so good, however, after being crushed--possibly...
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Roding Roadster 23 Spy ShotsNo, it’s not the long-rumored Audi R4. And no, it’s not a production version of the similar looking Audi e-tron Spyder Concept. Pictured above is a prototype for the upcoming Roding Roadster 23, a two seat mid-engine sports car with a carbon fiber chassis and a powerful six-cylinder...
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If you've been keeping up with our coverage of the Nissan GT-R, you're probably aware of our love-hate relationship with the car: love it, because it's so fast, relatively affordable, high-tech, and,... -
'Ring-Running 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Stops By Jay Leno's Garage: VideoThe 580-horsepower 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is one beastly muscle car, hotly anticipated by Bowtie fans eager for an answer to the Ford Mustang GT500 and performance enthusiasts in general. Today, we get yet another look at the car courtesy of Jay Leno's Garage. With Mark Reuss in tow, the same...
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This Is What 9 Thousandths Of A Second Looks Like In F1: VideoWith Red Bull securing the F1 World Driver's Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix and the Constructor's Championship at this past weekend's Korean Grand Prix, it's easy to overestimate the dominance of Red Bull. But sometimes winning is a very close affair. Take, for instance, Vettel's...
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Next Audi R8 Due In 2014, Hybrid Carbon/Aluminum Structure: ReportCarbon fiber is the ready answer to much of the automotive industry's weight-reducing quest, but sometimes it's not the only answer. In the case of the next Audi R8, it will be part of the answer--as will aluminum. Due in 2014, the second generation of the R8 will get a hybrid aluminum and carbon...
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Wheldon Dies, 2013 Audi S3, Volvo V60 Plug-In: Today's Car NewsThis weekend's Las Vegas 300 saw a catastrophic 15-car crash that left several drivers injured and claimed the life of Dan Wheldon. We have three-part coverage of the accident. In less somber news, we've brought you a spy video of the upcoming 2013 Audi S3, news of the Volvo V60 Plug-in hybrid's...
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Toyota Sports Coupe (FT-86) By Gazoo Racing Spy ShotsYears in the making, long spied and often displayed at auto shows, Toyota's upcoming sports coupe, so far known as the FT-86, is coming next year. These spy shots show off a Gazoo Racing version of the car. Today, we bring you new photos of the car as it preps for a race this weekend at the...
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With the 2012 Infiniti M35h already setting Guinness records and the 2013 Lexus GS 450h shown off at the Frankfurt Auto Show, today's unveiling of the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 makes it a three-way... -
2012 BMW 3-Series Trim Lines: GalleryThe 2012 BMW 3-Series was just revealed this morning, and in addition to ditching the naturally-aspirated six-cylinder and the 330i model, it gains a new three-line trim spectrum, with Sport Line, Modern Line, and Luxury Line the primary options. An M Sport package is also available. So what's the...
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2012 3-Series, V30 Spy Video, C7 Corvette: Today's Car NewsThe all-new 2012 BMW 3-Series is out, and it's wider, longer, and lighter than before--and there are no naturally aspirated six-cylinders left. Get the full story and photos at the link below. We also have video of the 2013 Volvo V30 in testing, a look at Toyota's comeback to Le Mans in 2012, and a...
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Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC Coming To SEMAAs usual, Hyundai is hitting this year's SEMA show with a vengeance, having already announced a "rally-ready" Veloster and another Veloster by PM Lifestyle. Today, the Genesis Coupe joins the party with a special Hurricane SC edition. As you might have guessed, the SC in the name refers to a...
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2013 Audi RS1, Cayman S Flamed, Lotus Evora S GP: Car News HeadlinesToday we have look at a uniquely modified Cayman S--not to our taste, but we may not be in the majority. Check it out and let us know what you think. Also on the docket: a pair of spied Audis, first the upcoming 2013 RS1, caught in photographs, and next the 2013 RS4 Avant, captured on video. After...
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What NOT To Do To Your Porsche Cayman S--New Photo, Owner UpdateUpdate: We've been in contact with the owner of the car, who sent us this (much better) photograph and explained some of the background of the car. It turns out it was owned and created by Porsche or an affiliated race shop until the new owner acquired it, with the paint and Techart body kit...
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