Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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As if winning a chance to drive real race cars from a video game weren't cool enough, original GT Academy winner and NISMO racer Lucas Ordonez now gets to race in Japan's Super GT series thanks to a...
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2014 Chevrolet SS Order Guide Leaked, See What You Get For $44,470If you're a fan of large, fast, rear-drive American sedans without too much luxury nonsense in the way, the 2014 Chevy SS may be the ticket. A leaked ordering guide over at SS Forums can help you make your decision--see what's standard, what's available, and what you get for your $44,470 price of...
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2014.5 Ford Mustang To Celebrate 50th Anniversary: ReportThe first 1,000 next-generation Mustangs built will be 2014.5 model year vehicles, apparently. Why? Because the first Mustang was a 1964.5 model, and this is its 50th anniversary. Those 1,000 2014.5 models will be anniversary edition cars, reports Mustangs Daily, with the rest of the new Mustang's...
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Apple Patents Tactile Infotainment: Should Automakers Give Up?The center of your dashboard doesn't have anything to do with lap times or lateral g loads, but it is one of the most important parts of a new car--sports, luxury, or otherwise. Why? Because that's how you interact with most new vehicles. Now Apple wants to get in on the game. Directly. Last year...
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2016 Jaguar XS, Beetle GSR, 2015 VW Phaeton: Car News HeadlinesJaguar's working on an entry-level sedan positioned below the XF, to be called the XS. Due for the 2016 model year, the XS is expected to be light and quick--but can it face down the American and German competition? The Volkswagen Beetle GSR has been priced, and while it's no bargain, it might just...
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Audi SQ5 TDI Hits The Track With Allan McNish At Silverstone: VideoAre you looking forward to the arrival of the Audi SQ5?
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Do you remember that cool little panel-sided version of the MINI Clubman intended to be a utility/work vehicle? No? Neither does MINI USA, much.
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2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR Priced From $29,995The Volkswagen Beetle is a fun little car, especially in Turbo form. The name changes from Beetle Turbo to Beetle R-Line this year, but the fun is the same--except for the addition of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR. Unveiled at this year's Chicago Auto Show, the Beetle GSR starts with the Beetle...
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Chris Harris Drives The Mercedes A45 AMG and BMW M135i: VideoWe've driven the CLA45 AMG, the only version of the A-Class platform we're scheduled to get in America. But in Europe, the hot compact car market is a bit more diverse. In fact, Mercedes and BMW both offer luxury hatches: the A-Class and 1 Series. The epitome of the A-Class is the A45 AMG, which...
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Honda UK Builds 130-MPH Lawn Mower: VideoWe've had some inklings that Honda's UK team was working on a hot lawnmower for a special project. Now we have video confirmation. It's called the Mean Mower The potent lawnmower is in the hands of Honda racer and 2012 British Touring Car Championship winner Gordon Shedden on an atypically sunny...
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New 'Rush' Movie Trailer Shows James Hunt At His Best/WorstAlthough Kimi Räikkönen considers F1 legend James Hunt a role model of sorts, the wild abandon and fast-living style Hunt brought to the series is no longer found anywhere in its pure, unmitigated form. This trailer takes a look at where Hunt's attitude got him. Of course, that's just one...
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2014 Mercedes S63 AMG, McLaren P1 XP2R, Ford Tweaks Hybrids: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG has been unveiled, finally, revealing a luxury sedan that hits 60 mph in as little as 3.9 seconds thanks to a beast of a twin-turbo V-8 engine. McLaren may have a hotter P1 in the works, or at least a solid attempt at a 'Ring run coming--either way, we've spotted an...
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As if Formula 1 weren't already as much a technological soap opera as a race series, the series' boss, Bernie Ecclestone, is adding some extra drama to the 2013 season, this time with an indictment... -
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Taking On Europe's Supercars SoonCan the 2014 Stingray carve itself a niche in the home of the exotic supercar?
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The Happiest Rally Duo On Earth: VideoIf you can make it through the Irish accents and NSFW language in this video, you'll see the happy-go-luckiest pair of rally misfits ever. They're brilliant. It's no secret rallying is physically difficult, dangerous, expensive, and largely amateur. But it's also a legendary gravel tank-slapper of...
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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, V12 Vantage S, CC100 Coming To Pebble BeachAston Martin is taking advantage of its featured marque status with the U.S. debut of three very cool cars.
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2015 Lexus RC F Spied, 911 Turbo S Cabrio Spied, 2014 BMW M4: Car News HeadlinesThe 2015 Lexus RC F, the coupe version of the Lexus IS with F performance upgrades, has been spied testing on the Nordschleife and on German city streets. What will the high-performance Lexus coupe be capable of? Porsche's upcoming 991 upgrade to the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is coming, and we have spy...
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2015 Lexus RC F (IS F Coupe) Spy ShotsLexus' LF-CC Coupe Concept, shown at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, was a brilliant exercise in design and proportion--but it was clearly concept-only, despite hints that it might presage a production model. This appears to be that production model, the 2015 Lexus RC F. The latest images show the car...
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With nimble handling, quick acceleration, and sharp new looks, even the base 991 Porsche 911 is a sports car aficionado's joy. We fully expect the 2014 911 Turbo S to border on mind-blowing.
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2014 BMW M4 To Focus On Lightness: ReportWhile the wily trio of codgers at Top Gear may not always be the best source of purely factual information, their branded website is hopefully more reliable--because it's talking about the 2014 BMW M4's focus on lightness. Lightness is the primary ingredient missing from the last M3 coupe, which...
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'F1 2013: Classic Edition' Brings History To (Virtual) LifeA lot of racing games have offered historic Formula 1 race cars, especially those of the legendary 1980s, but Codemasters aims to bring its own spin to the action with a full grid of 1990s F1 cars driven by Alain Prost, David Coulthard, Jacques Villeneuve, Eddie Irvine, and more. You'll also get to...
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Is The Best New Porsche An Old Porsche?We've landed firmly on the side of the technologists when it comes to the latest generation of the Porsche 911, including the dual-clutch-only GT3. But that doesn't mean we don't appreciate a good classic sports car experience. In fact, we treasure our time behind the wheels of cars like the 1988...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Teased In New VideoWhat does the 2014 update to the S63 AMG hold in store?
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Goodwood Festival Of Speed, Formula E, McLaren P1: Today's Car NewsThe Goodwood Festival of Speed was in full automotive glory over the weekend, with everything from the Alfa Romeo 4C to the Porsche 918 Spyder taking a pass through the grounds and up the hill. We have a boatload of coverage for you in photos and video. Formula E is coming, and now has a finalized...
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