Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The idea of an SUV or crossover in Alfa Romeo's stable of flowing lines and sleek forms might shock the systems of some, but it's anything but unexpected. Today, it has been confirmed.
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Tesla Model S Residual Value Increased, Is It Enough?Tesla continues to amend its financing plan.
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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo, 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, Jaguar F-Type Coupe: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S have been revealed in all of their tech-spec, 500-plus-horsepower glory. You'll need to bring at least $150,000 to this party. Volkswagen's upcoming updated 2015 Golf R has been spied on video, revealing a healthy exhaust note and famliiar styling. With more...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type On The Road, On Video: 30 Days Of F-TypeWe've explained the 2014 Jaguar F-Type's street-biased nature, but a little illustration never hurts, right? Whatever the F-Type's ultimate driving and handling traits, and no matter how muted they are on track, on the open road, the overall experience comes together in a way that befits a true...
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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo, 2014 Corvette Stingray, 2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO: Today's Car NewsSports cars are on the upswing today, with the revised 2014 Chevrolet Corvette leading the way. Weighing it at an estimated 3,298 pounds, the seventh-generation Corvette Stingray could be just 90 pounds heavier than the previous Corvette--despite being faster, more powerful, and more luxurious. The...
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2014 Chevrolet Camaro: Design Detail VideoThe 2014 Chevy Camaro's new look is explained by program engineering manager Mark Dickens.
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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is well on its way to production, with first deliveries expected in late summer or early fall. Despite being just a few months off, there are still a few key...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type On Track, On Video: 30 Days Of F-TypeIf you're not quite familiar with the 2014 Jaguar F-Type by now, you should probably catch up on our 30 Days of F-Type coverage. If, on the other hand, the F-Type is starting to sound like something that might just belong in your garage, you'll appreciate another look at the F-Type's on-track...
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Craigslist Diesel G-Wagen Awesomeness For Just $23,500?It's not exactly luxurious, and it's not sporty in the on-road sense of the term, but there's something about this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280GE "rebranded" as a 300GD that makes us want to clear a space in the garage. The Portland-area seller describes the diesel G as "city tough" and says it's...
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Lotus Exige S Roadster Coming This Summer: VideoAfter a highly public meltdown by ex-CEO Dany Bahar, followed by an equally public ousting, Lotus and parent company DRB-Hicom made many reassurances the company was still on track, despite having stopped work on future models. Now, Lotus has released a video (apparently made entirely in iMovie)...
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McLaren P1 Final Testing, Cadillac Super Cruise, Aston Rapide S Hydrogen: Car News HeadlinesThe McLaren P1 supercar is nearly ready for its first customer deliveries, but the team behind it is still putting on the final touches and putting the car through rigorous final testing. Photos and video from a recent test in the Arctic Circle show the car in all of its still-camouflaged glory...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type Differentials, Electronic Aids: 30 Days Of F-TypeWhile perhaps not as nimble or engaging as some lighter, less potent sports cars, the 2014 Jaguar F-Type makes fantastic use of its heady 340, 380, or 495 horsepower. How does it do it? Through smart differentials and electronic aids, mostly. Huge rear tires, especially on F-Type V8 S models, also...
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The 2014 Lexus IS looks different, feels different, and is priced just a bit different from the previous-generation 2013 model. Starting at $36,845 (including delivery) for the IS 250 RWD, and... -
Tesla Claims "World's Best Service And Warranty Program"
A new full-service warranty program offers impressive coverage and service.
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Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Chases 962C At NOLA Motorsports Park: VideoIf you haven't heard, there's a new road course and motorsports park in southern Louisiana called NOLA Motorsports Park. The facility is impressive, but as with any track, it's as much about what's happening on course as it is about the site itself. Here, we have a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car chasing a...
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McLaren Can-Am, Veyron Vitesse Record, 10-Speed DSG: Today's Car NewsMcLaren's Can-Am racecars old and new will be on display at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Racing history meeting racing future, filtered through the lens of one of the best motorsports festivals in the world? Yes, please. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is the fastest production...
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GRID 2 Extended Multiplayer Gameplay VideoThere's still about a month left before Codemasters' GRID 2 racing game hits the shelves, but we've already brought you detailed coverage of the game and its features. Today, we get an extended look at the multiplayer aspects of the game. With up to a dozen competitors across discplines as diverse...
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Do You Match Lincoln's Luxury Buyer Profile?With vehicles that are often intriguing, but haphazardly executed at times, Ford's luxury marque, Lincoln, is struggling to carve itself a niche in the market. To better formulate its plan, Lincoln has put together a profile of sorts, explaining what it sees as the modern luxury consumer. Do you...
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For all the grief we've given Tesla Motors and Elon Musk (most of it well deserved), we still really enjoy driving the Model S sedan.
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2013 Maserati Trofeo MC World Series Starts This WeekendThe racing version of the Maserati GranTurismo sets out on a new season this weekend.
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2014 Jaguar F-Type Suspension: 30 Days Of F-TypeThere's a lot more to building a fast road car than just dropping a powerful engine in a relatively light body. In fact, there's some very complex math that goes into making a car handle well. The engineers of the 2014 F-Type have done their math well. Stable, predictable, and hugely fun to drive...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Priced From $51,995Bold new styling, hugely improved interior design and materials, and even greater performance stand to make the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray a significant upgrade from the already impressive sixth-generation Corvette. Despite the upgraded look and feel, the seventh-generation 2014 model will cost...
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2013 Mercedes SLS Roadster Driven, Audi R18 Long-Tail, Volvo KERS Hybrid: Today's Car NewsWe recently spent a few days behind the wheel of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster, covering the drive on social the whole way. Check out our impressions and more in this Joy Ride drive. Audi is headed back to Le Mans again this year, but this time, it's bringing the R18 e-tron race car...
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SRI EV1 First Electric Off-Road Race Car To Run Baja Peninsula: VideoElectric cars are many things: efficient, quiet, high-tech, expensive. With few exceptions, however, electric cars are not exciting. This is one of those exceptions. The first all-electric off-road race vehicle will tackle the Mexican 1000 race in the National Off Road Racing Association's series...
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