Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The hatchback envy color today is orange. GM's Australian arm Holden has just unveiled its very sleek new Cruze hatch. No, it won't be coming to the U.S.
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Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai VelosterLast December, Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik confirmed that a new Veloster Concept-based coupe would be joining the lineup in 2011 as a 2012 model and serve as the replacement for the previous Tiburon. Today, we have new spy shots of a prototype undergoing further testing ahead of its...
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2011 Lexus CT 200h Features Four Drive ModesWhether it's the rather bland looks or the underwhelming stats, the 2011 Lexus CT 200h hasn't primed us for our first shot behind its wheel. Today's announcement of four driving modes for the car doesn't do much to change that, though we're interested to see just how much sport can be added to the...
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Infiniti M Seeks Spot At Leading Edge Of New NCAP Safety Tech ProgramThe luxury car segment has long been the leader in automotive safety technology, as discerning buyers and higher base prices allow the carmakers to do more than is possible in more cost-conscious cars. Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in particular have earned reputations for being leaders in the safety...
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Report: McLaren Planning 5 New Models Over Next 5 YearsWe've delved into McLaren's future car plans before, but a new report out today puts some structure to the models to come. With one new model or model variant planned per year for the next half-decade, we'll have much to look forward to from the Woking team. The McLaren MP4-12C isn't due to sell...
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First Drive: 2011 Kia Sorento SXCrossovers don't really get my blood flowing. They're useful, to be sure, and some even look decent, in a tall-hatch kind of way. But really, at the end of the day, they're about functionality, not passion. Nonetheless, the sporty model in Kia's crossover range, the 2011 Kia Sorento SX, nails the...
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As we all know and axiously await, we Yanks are due to get our own version of the world's most popular car-related TV show, Top Gear. Today, History Channel gives us a preview of what to expect from...
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Dodge Whips Covers Off 2011 Durango "Performance" SUVChrysler is on a roll with SUV designs, and though the Durango doesn't quite hit the sweet spot the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee does, it's not far off the mark. Sleek, smooth, and modern, the 2011 Durango's look wraps what Dodge is pitching as a "performance-tuned" setup, and does it with three rows...
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Muscle Car Collector Arrested For Sales Tax EvasionIf you've got the cash to buy 150 classic muscle cars and house them in an immense garage, you ought to have the cash to pay the sales tax on them, right? Not if you're Mark Pieloch, according to Nebraska authorities. Pieloch has been arrested for "felony willful avoidance of sales tax" on more...
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Highly Flammable Ferrari 458 Italia RecalledWe've been tracking the above-average tendency of the Ferrari 458 Italia to burst into flame or smash into immovable objects since its debut, but finally Ferrari has stepped in to admit there's something wrong with the car. Turns out the flaw is relatively minor, though the results can be...
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2010 Paris Auto Show Preview: Jaguar Sports Car ConceptThe 2010 Paris Motor Show is shaping up to be a very solid display of luxury and sporting hardware, and Jaguar isn't going to be left out of the fun. The latest reports hint at an all-new concept sports car, around the size of the XK, potentially packing an electric drive system. It's not expected...
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2011 Kia Optima Quick DriveWe just got back from driving the 2011 Kia Optima at Road Atlanta, and unfortunately, we don't have much to report. Why? Because we only got a handful of very reduced-pace laps around the track with the car. But we did spend enough time with Kia's latest sedan to give you the 10,000-foot overview...
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You have to be a certain kind of crazy to participate in a 24-hour endurance road race. You have to be even crazier to do it as both driver and crew, essentially ensuring you won't sleep for 30...
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Chumpcar Hallett: The Home StretchIt's been a long, long day and night here at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, and we're not done yet. Three more hours of racing will see the racing reach its peak as the top five teams scramble for the podium spots. First place is all but sewed up for the General Yee #1 Miata, leading the race by...
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Preview: Chumpcar At Hallett Motor Racing CircuitMotor Authority and the White Lightning crew are gearing up for another 24-hour race, this time at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit. Nestled in the undulating hills of northeastern Oklahoma, Hallett is a challenging, engaging 1.8-mile course, and an excellent chance for our team to finally escape our...
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2010 Paris Auto Show Preview: 2011 Lotus Evora SWe're just over a month away from the 2010 Paris Motor Show and already the cars that will be on display are starting to trickle into the light. Today's unveiling: the 2011 Lotus Evora S. Designed to be a more focused, better communicating take on the Evora GT-light experience, the Evora S offers a...
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Jenson Button Gets His Mercedes C63 AMG DR 520 Uber WagonBeing the reigning Formula 1 World Champion has its perks. Like getting your hands on a one-of-twenty limited edition 520-wheel-horsepower Mercedes uber wagon, for example. Jenson Button today took delivery of his special edition Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 Estate. The special-edition car...
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Report: Audi A3 Sedan Still Headed To U.S.Confirming (or at least duplicating) reports from back in January, a new report out of Germany says the Audi A3 Sedan is still on track for the U.S. The plan is to leverage America's love for sedans and the potential for affordability with the A3 into more substantial sales figures. It's a pretty...
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Bawdy, brawny, occasionally bizarre, Brabus is one of the most famed Mercedes-Benz tuners on earth. The 2011 Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG lives up to the rep.
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Video: Jay Leno's Garage Visits 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna SecaThe 2011 Mustang GT is being equated with the 2011 BMW M3 in terms of outright performance (though certainly not overall refinement) despite starting about $20,000 below the M3. The 2011 GT500 is a better comparison on price, and offers even more intense performance. Now there's a step between: the...
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Audi A1 Won't Make It To U.S. Until Second Gen "At The Earliest"It's coming to the U.S. No wait, it isn't. Wait, maybe it is. Oh, sorry, no, it's not. So far, that's the story of the 2011 Audi A1, though by the time it reaches the U.S., if it ever does, it'll likely be 2015 or later. When it comes to European hatches, we Americans have to look for the silver...
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Report: Range Rover Evoque To Sport 2.0L Ford EcoBoost EngineToday is a good day for rumors, it seems. The latest: Range Rover's new "baby" Evoque will get a Ford-supplied 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine under its hood. Though completely unsubstantiated at this point, the move would make a certain kind of sense. Tata Motors, the...
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2012 Nissan GT-R Rumors Include RWD Mode, Improved Launch ControlRumors on the Internet abound, and many of them relate to as-yet-unreleased cars. File this one in the "we'll believe it when we see it" category, but it's interesting enough to repeat: the 2012 Nissan GT-R could get some significant new features, including rear-wheel-drive only mode. Hidden under...
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2012 McLaren MP4-12C Priced (Almost): $225,000-$250,000Yesterday we brought you news of McLaren's plan to parade the 2012 MP4-12C supercar through its North American dealerships to drum up interest, and today we have the official word on pricing. The newest McLaren supercar will start between $225,000 and $250,000. McLaren hasn't gotten more specific...
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