Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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2014 Lexus IS Driven, 2014 Cadillac CTS Leaked, 2015 S Class Coupe Spied: Today's Car News Nelson IresonAs we sit on the cusp of the press days of the 2013 New York Auto Show, there's still plenty going on that's non-show-related.
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2014 Lexus IS first drive reviewThe 2014 Lexus IS is here, and it has a serious set of challenges ahead of it: Taking on the BMW 3-Series, Mercedes-Benz C Class, Cadillac ATS, and the upcoming Infiniti Q50. Can it hang? This group is one of the most highly competitive in the entire industry, with luxury, performance, and style...
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1,200-HP Shelby 1000 S/C: New York Auto Show PreviewBilled as the "most powerful production, street legal muscle car in the world," the 2013 Shelby 1000 S/C is headed to the New York Auto Show next week. Here's your first look at it. Powered by the same 5.8-liter V-8 as the standard Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, but with extensive work done to bring it...
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Toyota GT 86 Cup, Nürburgring For Sale, BMW M3 GT: Today's Car NewsIn the Forbidden Fruit category, we have a new entry: the Toyota GT 86 Cup Edition. With race car looks and upgraded wheels and interior, we're not missing out on too much. This isn't the high-po FR-S you're looking for. The Nürburgring is for sale, at a surprisingly low price of $152 million...
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2014 Jaguar XJR, Maserati LaFerrari, 2014 Camaro SS: Car News HeadlinesHow does 550 horsepower in a supercharged version of the Jaguar XJ sound to you? With a side helping of R-package suspension and style? Yeah, it's sounds pretty great to us, too. The 2014 Jaguar XJR will make its debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show next week. Maserati may get its own version of...
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2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Teased Ahead Of New York DebutModel refreshes are a mixed bag--sometimes exciting, sometimes rather disappointing. With the Chevy Camaro, we don't know what to expect--but this is our first hint. This is the first glimpse of the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Camaro before it makes its global debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show...
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Though little is known about the 2014 Jaguar XJR sedan that will be making its global debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show, much is expected.
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2014 Mercedes CLA45 AMG, Hurst Trans Am, 2013 New York Auto Show: Today's Car NewsThe first images of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG have leaked onto the web--and it looks as good as its stats do. All-wheel drive, super-strong turbo four, and AMG style/luxury? It's a good mix. The Trans Am is back--sort of. Trans Am Depot has built a special Hurst Edition conversion of the...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Leaked: GalleryThe New York Auto Show won't have as many impressive global debuts as Geneva did, but it will host the debut of one of our most anticipated cars of the year: the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG. Today, the car leaked to the web ahead of its official timing. This is it. Looking very much like you'd...
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2014 SRT Viper TA, Glickenhaus P33, 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class: Car News HeadlinesA more track-focused Viper? Sure, why not. That's exactly what you'll get with the new 2014 Viper TA, due for sale later this year--but only 33 examples will be built. James Glickenhaus is gearing up for another car build, this time dubbed the P33. With both road-legal and racing aspirations, the...
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2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack): 2013 New York Auto ShowThe feud between the Corvette and the Viper isn't new. Owners and fans have gotten into enough forum flame wars to burn down half the galaxy. But it's rare that the manufacturers get so directly involved as in the case of the 2014 SRT Viper TA. As you may know, the Viper TA was essentially built as...
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2014 Range Rover Sport Teased For Third Time Before New York Debut: VideoWe're just about a week away from the official unveiling of the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport at the 2013 New York Auto Show, and today, the company has given us our best glimpse of the vehicle yet. Two previous teasers shed only a sliver of light on the sporty SUV's design, and while the third...
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UPDATE: The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class has been revealed. Click here for all the details.
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2014 Hyundai Equus Refresh Details Revealed Ahead Of New York DebutMoving from a very budget image to a premium image isn't easy in any business, perhaps especially in the car business, where product development cycles limit the pace of advancement. But despite the challenges, Hyundai has risen to surprising heights over the past decade, thanks to its Genesis...
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2014 Acura MDX, Räikkönen Wins, Pininfarina Sergio Production: Today's Car NewsThe New York Auto Show promises to offer a fresh bounty of new automotive product on top of the cornucopia already heaped on our table in Geneva. The 2014 Acura MDX will be among the debuts, this time in production trim. Kimi Räikkönen won the 2013 Australian Grand Prix, kicking off the...
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2014 Cadillac CTS To Get 420-HP Twin-Turbo V-6 Engine: VideoThe Cadillac ATS has just finished making the rounds of the awards circuit, nabbing accolades everywhere, including the North American Car of the Year. The larger CTS will soon be all-new as well, due for the 2014 model year--and it'll bring a twin-turbo V-6 engine with it, rated at 420 horsepower...
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Pikes Peak Racer Jeremy Foley Gains Pirelli Tire SponsorshipIf you don't remember Jeremy Foley's massive off at the Devil's Playground from last year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, you probably haven't touched a computer in the past 7 months. Fortunately, both Foley and co-driver Yuri Kouzenetsov were unharmed in the massive barrel-rolling...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG: The Sound & The Fury (Of Four Cylinders)Hear the sound of the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG for the first time--and compare it to its European cousin, the A45 AMG.
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The Mk VII Volkswagen Golf was launched to the world at the Paris Auto Show last September, and has been on sale in Europe since late 2012. The new GTI will join it in May. But we Americans won't get...
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Marchionne's Challenger SRT8, Model X Delayed, McLaren Vs. LaFerrari: Car News HeadlinesChrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is giving up his custom Dodge Challenger SRT8 for charity auction. How much would you pay for a 540-horsepower special with a pedigree? The Tesla Model X has been delayed by one year, with the company seeking to focus on Model S production instead. For some, it's...
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2014 Range Rover Sport, 4-Cylinder Mustang, QX60 Hybrid: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is coming to the 2013 New York Auto Show. What will it look like? What will power it? What can you expect? We have a pretty good idea. It appears that Ford may yet bring (back) a four-cylinder engine to the next-generation Mustang, and actually sell it in the...
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How The McLaren P1 Puts Its Power Down: Bespoke Pirelli Tires (Video)Just as the McLaren P1 shares much of its on-road technology with F1 cars (Drag Reduction System, KERS-type hybrid, etc.), it also shares its tire (or tyre) technology with F1's tiremaker: Pirelli. Like F1 cars, the P Zero Corsas on the P1 aren't off-the-shelf numbers. They're bespoke, made...
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2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid To Debut At 2013 New York Auto ShowInfiniti's recent announcement of its renaming scheme to all Q-prefixed models may still be confusing for some, but the first of the renamed crossovers, the 2014 QX60 (once known as the JX), should help straighten things out. It's coming to the New York Auto Show--as a hybrid. Joining the QX80...
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Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Hits The Nürburgring With Tanner Foust: VideoThere really aren't words to describe how out-of-place a pickup truck feels in Europe. Americans simply can't formulate the proper mentality. But seeing the reactions of Europeans helps give us an idea. What about seeing not just any ordinary pickup truck, but a Ford F-150 SVT Raptor? And not just...
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