Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The B-Class is priming itself not only for a completely revised model debut at Frankfurt this September, but also, possibly, for its first sales in the U.S. As something of a pint-sized hatchback in...
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AMG Driving Academy Performance Series: VideoTommy Kendall walks us through the fundamentals of high-performance driving in this video, the first of a series from AMG's Driving Academy.
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2013 Volkswagen CC Facelift Spy ShotsThe Volkswagen CC is reaching the middle of its life cycle, so the 2012 model year will bring a refreshed face sharing more in common with the newer vehicles in the VW range.
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LS9-Powered Fastlane Chevy Silverado PreviewThis supercharged transplant into a pickup truck is nutty, wrong, and absolutely our kind of vehicle.
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ALMS Mayhem As GT Cars Pile Up In Chain-Reaction Wreck: VideoThis crash video shows how quickly things can go from great to terrible when professionals make mistakes at high speed.
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BMW Art Car Collection Virtual Tour: VideoBMW is celebrating the 40th anniversary since is "international cultural commitment," (whatever that means) and it's doing it in artistic, if somewhat high-tech, fashion, with a "virtual video tour" of its 17 art cars. Documenting the origin, history, and development of the 17 art cars, each...
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Fresh new photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class are now available, just as the luxury SUV revs up for its first drive tests in the wilds of Montana. We'll be bringing you the first-hand driving...
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BMW 3-Series To Get 3-Cylinder Engines, But Not Soon: ReportThree-cylinder engines might remind you of your friend's crummy Geo Metro, but in five years' time, they might be the new hallmark of luxurious eco-chic.
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2013 Land Rovers To Get 8-Speed Transmission: ReportThe eight-speed gearbox will get a year of maturation in European markets before being offered for sale in the U.S. When it does come, it will likely bring a new rotary gear selector with it, as well as improved fuel economy figures.
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Russian Nissan GT-R Driver Smashes Into Parked Cars: VideoThis is a great example of why you shouldn't pass on the right, why you shouldn't speed in town, and how owning a supercar doesn't make you invincible.
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2012 Audi S6 Spy ShotsThe first spy shots of the upcoming 2012 Audi S6 emerged in March, and surprisingly, it wasn't wearing anything in the way of camouflage. Perhaps with the new A6 already out and about, Audi thought it would slip under the radar--but it didn't, and it hasn't this time, either, as our spies captured...
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BMW 1-Series Gran Turismo In The Works: ReportRumors of new body styles to come with the next generation of the BMW 1-Series have been brewing since at least 2009. We even brought you a rendering of what a 1-Series Gran Turismo might look like last summer (also pictured above). This summer, the rumors about the car are heating up once again...
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A facelifted version of the Bentley Continental GTC has been spotted in testing recently, and now the word on the 'net is that it will see a public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September.
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Mark Webber Slides Infiniti M37 Around Rockingham: VideoRed Bull Racing's Mark Webber takes the M37 around the track with VIPs on board ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix.
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Lamborghini Killing Manual Transmissions, But Who Cares?We don't bemoan the loss of Lamborghini's love for manual transmissions, because they're just so un-Lamborghini to begin with.
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Travis Pastrana To Drive Monster Truck: VideoThe nicest, craziest guy in motorsports stunts is about to get behind the wheel of a monster truck. This can only be a good thing.
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First 2011 Saab 9-4Xs Now At Dealers, Can It Turn The Tide?Saab is back in action with an infusion of new financing, but can the 9-4X, arriving at dealerships this week, help the brand round the corner toward profitability?
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2012 Audi TT RS Starts From $56,850, On Sale This SummerThe 2012 Audi TT RS is priced for America, and today, the company released the official specs for the American version of the car that brings the RS brand back to our shores.
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The Volvo S60 R Design was announced at the New York Auto Show this April, but it's finally on sale now, complete with its own configuration tool.
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Joey Hand Takes Us On A Lap Of Lime Rock In ALMS BMW M3 GT: VideoIt's not every day that a pro takes you for a lap, shows you the line, and offers his personal notes on braking and gear selection. Today is one of those days.
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Lotus Evora To Get 400-Plus HP GT-Based Model: ReportA race-inspired, super-performance Lotus Evora could be in the works, with 400-plus horsepower and a minimalist interior to save weight. We like the idea.
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Aston Martin V12 Zagato Production Official, Starts From $525,000Aston Martin's latest model is bred for the track with classic inspiration from its cooperation with Zagato.
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How Not To Drive Your Ferrari 458 Italia On Track: VideoSome people will never learn. This Ferrari 458 Italia driver almost made an expensive mistake on a previous lap, then proceeds to make that mistake, at higher speed, in the exact same corner a few laps later.
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2012 Range Rover Sport Gets Upgraded Entertainment Features
Most of the more significant upgrades for the 2012 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport are reserved for strict EU5 emissions countries, but the U.S. will see new entertainment and appearance options.
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