Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Production schedules for MINI's two-seater dream team, the just-released Coupe and the coming Roadster, have leaked before, but this time, we're one step closer to the Roadster's production, and the...
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AC Propulsion Electric Pikes Peak Car To Defend RecordCan an electric race car get within three minutes of the all-time record up Pikes Peak? Team Yokohama and AC Propulsion want to find out.
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The Car Show With Carolla, Neil, Farah Debuts July 13Can Carolla, Neil, and Farah do what Foust, Wood, and Ferrara couldn't? We only have a few weeks left until we find out.
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House Democrat Renews Bid To Kill Military NASCAR SponsorshipThe attack on military spending in motorsports, especially NASCAR, is once again strengthening. But is it really a boondoggle, or is it a value-conscious way to advertise the military's brands?
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Pastrana Mocks Block In Latest Rally Promo: VideoGrannies + cars = views, right, Ken? Looks like Travis may have the formula slightly wrong, but the results are hilarious.
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Audi Building $14 Million Indoor Track For Frankfurt Auto showGermany's luxury carmakers fight to outdo each others' display stands at the cost of millions of dollars.
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The 2012 MINI Coupe is officially out, and it looks just about exactly like we expected. But what surprises does it hold? Read on to find out.
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Utah Highway Patrol Fires Off 900-HP Mega-Burnout: VideoUtah Highway Patrol officer burns rubber for charity in a 900-horsepower Charger police cruiser. Yep, it's pretty awesome.
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Mercedes To Answer BMW With Own Apps Store?Mercedes-Benz could be planning a system of apps, and a store to distribute them, much like rival German luxury marque BMW.
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Frozen Black BMW M3 Coupe Sold Out In 22 MinutesHas the murdered out look jumped the shark? Maybe. Almost. But not in the case of a limited-edition M3.
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Ryan Dunn On Drinking Binge Before Fatal Crash?Celebrity gossip site TMZ cites conflicting reports from friends at the bar the night before Dunn's fatal accident.
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VW Puts GTI Edition 35 On U.S. Forbidden Fruit List: ReportVolkswagen's latest hot version of the GTI won't come to America because VW's U.S. minders don't want it.
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Sliding a car around a circle, tires blazing, looking out the side window, Mauro Calo drove his way into the record books this Sunday, keeping the drift up for a record 2,308 meters, or bit over...
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2013 Chevrolet Sonic To Get RS Treatment: ReportThe Aveo RS could yet see production under the model's new name, Sonic, but Chevrolet has yet to lend official confirmation to the idea.
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Jackass Star Ryan Dunn Killed In Porsche CrashThe MTV "Jackass" crew's silly, often dangerous stunts, have shocked, disgusted, and entertained us for years. Today, however, the Jackass crew mourns the loss of one of its core members, Ryan Dunn, who died in an early-morning accident today. Driving his Porsche on Route 322 in West Goshen...
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5 Last Minute Father's Day Gifts For The Car-Guy DadSo you've left it until Saturday afternoon to figure out what you're going to get the man that raised you to show him thanks. We all get busy; it happens. Don't despair, this short list of last-minute presents should pass muster with any car guy. Car care products. Beware, not all car care products...
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Renault Megane RS Trophy On Record FWD 'Ring Run: VideoForbidden fruit Renault Megane Renaultsport Trophy circles the 'Ring faster than any other front-drive car before it.
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Demand For 8-Speed Prompts Chrysler To Stop Pre-Orders On 2012 Charger, 300: ReportAvailability of the new ZF-built transmission could be holding back sales of Chrysler's newest sedans.
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It's early yet, especially for the American market, as we're not due to receive the Audi S6, S7 or S8 until late in 2012 or early 2013, but reports of the powertrains to be found under their hoods...
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Awesomeness Archives: 1965 Ford Mustang Sport WagonA custom builder has created what may be the ultimate interpretation of the original Ford Mustang.
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2014 BMW Z2 To Go All-Wheel Drive?Rumors are brewing that BMW is planning a compact, entry-level roadster that packs a potent turbo four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive.
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Corvette Racing C6.R Hot Lap At Le Mans: VideoCorvette Racing's Ollie Gavin shows us the Circuit de la Sarthe at speed in this video. The Corvette C6.R took the GTE Pro victory at Le Mans this year.
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2011 Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition Priced From $73,000Late in the year for a 2011 model, the Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition packages a sport look with luxury upgrades in an attempt to draw younger buyers.
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Test-Runs Goodwood Hill: VideoWatch the new XKR-S coupe in testing for the Goodwood Festival of Speed event.
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