Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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There are a lot of reasons to moan about the current state of BMW's cars, including a couple of the porkier M vehicles. But the new 2014 M235i isn't one of them. It's the opposite.
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BMW M2 Likely: Lighter, More Powerful, Even More FunThe BMW 2-Series is just falling into the hands of journalists from around the world (stay tuned for our first drive review shortly), but already, BMW is looking ahead to other possibilities for the car--including an M2. Talking with BMW personnel at the global launch of the new M235i in Las Vegas...
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2015 Audi TT Spy ShotsAudi’s third-generation TT sports car is on track for a debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March, with the car to arrive in showrooms by the end of the year as a 2015 model. But we already have a fairly good idea as to how it will look--inside and out--thanks to the unveiling of the 2015...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: Rear Drive, V-8, Black Series In StoreThe 2014 Detroit Auto Show was chock full of cool cars, even if it was a bit underwhelming in some ways. But coming to an auto show probably nowhere near you within the next year is a car we'll all want to take a whirl in: the next generation of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Speaking with AMG chief...
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The 2014 Detroit Auto Show: Ambivalence And AmbiguityAuto shows aren't just about the carmakers getting a chance to spew their latest marketing language at 90 decibels to the sternum-smashing beat of electro-pop while the press looks on in adoration. Okay, so they mostly are about that, but if you pay attention, you can pick out the zeitgeist, the...
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Did Porsche Steal Its 911 Targa Robot From The Honda Del Sol TransTop?If you haven't seen the new Porsche 911 Targa doing its roof dance, you're missing out on one of the coolest things to come from this year's 2014 Detroit Auto Show. But it's not the first roof that goes through heroics so you don't have to. In fact, Porsche's solution for the new 911 Targa is...
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The yearly automotive shindig in Detroit is now in the books--for the press, at least. Soon, the public will get its chance to walk the halls and see the newest sheet metal coming to a stop light...
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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Video PreviewIf you don't want to brave winter in Detroit, we don't blame you--although, after the Polar Vortex, it was actually quite nice there this week. One thing that made it considerably nicer was the arrival of the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe. For a better understanding of the new two-door hotness from...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S600 Brings V-12 Power To DetroitThose in the market for the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class need not only opt for the 2015 S65 AMG if they’re after a V-12 under the hood. The German automaker has introduced an S600 model at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show this week, complete with a twin-turbocharged V-12...
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2015 Lexus RC F Coupe: Full Details, Live Photos And Video From DebutThe 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe is officially here, and it's a looker, to be sure. But does it have the chops to back up its sporty appearance? With Lexus’ most powerful V-8 engine under the hood, the answer is a resounding yes. But we’ll get to the performance specs a little later, because...
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Watch The 2015 Lexus RC F Reveal Live, Right Here: VideoThe 2015 Lexus RC F has already been partially revealed, but the full details and specifications will come next week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. But even if you can't make it to Detroit (and even if you don't have media credentials), you can watch it live, right here, as it happens. To see what...
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VW Beetle Dune Off-Road Concept: 2014 Detroit Auto ShowIt seems taking street cars into off-road territory is all the rage these days, especially at the Volkswagen Group. Audi did it with the Nanuk in Frankfurt, Porsche is rumored to have a gnarly 911 on the way, and now, Volkswagen has revealed its Beetle Dune concept, which makes its debut at the...
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We're in the thick of the action-packed new car festival that is the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, and even though muscle and sports car fans have probably fainted from the excitement, there's a lot of...
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2015 BMW M3 Sedan & M4 Coupe Preview & Live PhotosGetting the M3 right is critical for BMW, because it's a sort of bellwether for the industry and enthusiasts alike--if a car is quick, it will inevitably be compared to the M3. Getting the M4 right is even more critical for BMW, because it wears an all-new name over the bones and history of the M3...
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Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge revealed: F1 inspired, over 500 hp possibleThe Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge bears a name that Formula One fans will no doubt associate with some of the greatest racing in the sport. But does Infiniti’s hotted-up Q50 deserve to wear the name? As yet, our answer is no--it’s just a concept car with no real powertrain. But, if Infiniti...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 2014 Detroit Auto Show Preview & Live PhotosThere's a new C-Class coming, and it's beautiful. It's also lighter, more powerful, with standard all-wheel drive, and packing several new high-tech safety features. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will make its official public debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show this Monday. Today, we add to the...
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2015 Audi TT Interior Previewed At CESThe next generation of Audi's TT sports car is on its way soon, and this preview of the car's interior flaunts Audi's emphasis on high tech as much as high style. A fully digital instrument display leads the driver's focus, replacing the need for a central MMI monitor, according to Audi--though we...
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AT&T Announces Drive Studio For Future Connected Cars At 2014 CES: VideoWhen you think of the next generation of high-tech in-car technology, your first thought might not be for AT&T or for Atlanta, but that's one possible avenue for the things that will motivate your next car purchase. A new development program from AT&T called Drive Studio, launched just this...
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Imagine driving a car with no harmful emissions, that could go for 300 miles, and be filled back up in 3-5 minutes. That's the reality of Toyota's upcoming production fuel cell vehicle, or FCV.
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Daytona 24-Hour Audi R8 LMS GTD Driver Lineups, Liveries RevealedThe 2014 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona is coming up sooner than you'd think, and with it, the merged American Le Mans Series and Grand Am racing now known as the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. Audi will be among the major manufacturers contending for the inaugural title, bringing a total of four...
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Motor Authority's Top 13 Of 2013: Photos, Videos & MoreThis year is already gone, having slipped through our fingers like used motor oil spilling all over the garage floor. Even though we already have a whole new year lined up (with some great videos, photos, and drive reports already planned for you), it's worth taking a look back at some of the top...
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Gamer Takes On Racer In Real-Life Track Battle, With A Twist: VideoSo you're a hotshoe in the virtual world, eh? Think you can take the heat when it's not happening on a couch with a bag of Doritos nearby? Can you handle real-world g-forces and the threat of bodily harm? Maybe you can. Maybe not. The team at Viagame took a crack at finding out if one Swedish gamer...
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The Sound & The Glory Of The Mercedes-Benz 300SL: VideoOwning a masterpiece of vintage automotive engineering is the dream of many of us. Maybe even all of us. But for one man, that dream is reality, in the form of a stunning 300SL--the original gullwing. Shared with us here, via eGarage, with the fitting title "Poetry in Motion," is one pristine...
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Gymkhana Six, In Miniature: Mindblowing RC ControlKen Block's fun and freakishly creative car antics with his Gymkhana series reached truly insane heights with Gymkhana Six. But even then, it's kind of become routine--expected, even. The impact of the first Gymkhana is impossible to match. We're desensitized (though some of the parodies can still...
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