Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The Circuit Gilles Villeneueve in Montreal, Canada, might not have the same sort of gearhead-household name as Laguna Seca or Road America, but it's no less impressive in its own right. Especially... -
Spyker Drops New Teaser For B6 Concept: Geneva Motor ShowAfter its debacle with Saab, flirting with bankruptcy itself, and a drought of new product for its dedicated supercar brand, Spyker aims to re-invigorate its image with the launch of a new concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The B6 Concept will sport what appears to be a compact, curvaceous...
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Toyota FT-86 Open Concept (FR-S Convertible) On VideoLast night we brought you the first images of the upcoming Toyota FT-86 Open Concept, which previews what a soft-top FR-S might look like. Today, we bring you the rolling footage. Cruising a sunny highway through forested hills, the FT-86 Open looks even better than it does in the still images. But...
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FR-S Convertible, 2013 Alpina B3, 'Special' Ferrari At Geneva: Today's Car NewsLove the Scion FR-S, but wish it were available as a convertible? It may soon be, if the Toyota FT-86 Open Concept revealed ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut is any indication. The 2013 BMW 3-Series-based Alpina B3 will also be on display at the 2013 Geneva show. So far, it's the closest thing...
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Toyota FT-86 Open concept revealedThe Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ have proven their mettle when it comes to sheer driving fun, despite their low power and relatively low cost. But wouldn't a convertible version be nice? That's exactly what's next, as previewed by the Toyota FT-86 Open Concept to be revealed at the 2013 Geneva Motor...
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2014 Volvo S60 Up Close, Inside & Out: GalleryThough it might not immediately pop to mind the way some German and even American sport sedans do when you're thinking of a fast, luxurious, relatively affordable ride, the Volvo S60 has long been one of our favorites. It's not the fastest, but it's one of the best all-arounders on the market. For...
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The first spy shots of the next generation BMW 7-Series have surfaced, and they show a car with familiar proportions but very new shapes, particularly at the front end. Check out the gallery to see... -
KTM Shows X-Bow GT With Windows, Doors Ahead Of Geneva Motor ShowThe KTM X-Bow is an unflinchingly stripped-down track car that coincidentally happens to be street legal. The latest iteration of the X-Bow, the GT, makes that street aspect of its use a bit more tolerable--but only a bit. Rumors of just such a car have been circulating for over a year now, but...
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Motor Authority iPad/iPhone App Updated: Get It NowIf you don't already have the free Motor Authority iPad and iPhone app, you're missing out--it's easily one of the best car news, photo, video, and review experiences on any mobile device. It's also newly updated with a classic car section, so there's even more great car porn to ogle while you're...
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2014 VW GTI, Evoque 9-Speed Auto, Fiesta ST Priced: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Volkswagen GTI makes its debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show, but we have an early look at the car and its core stats. More power, refined good looks, and a new performance package option? Sounds pretty good. Land Rover's Range Rover Evoque is angling to be the first car to adopt a...
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Top Gear USA Pits NASCAR Against McLaren MP4-12C TonightTop Gear USA has shaped up to be much more interesting than it was in its early episodes--to the point of being rather entertaining in its third season. Tonight's show, airing at 9 p.m. Eastern, looks to be another step forward. Pitting NASCAR driver Carl Edwards in his No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing...
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If you have to ask why anyone would spend $250,000 or so on a two-plus-two convertible, you probably don't even need to hear the answer; it simply won't make sense to you. If, however, you can get... -
McLaren P1, Nissan's Nismo Expansion, Rolls-Royce Wraith: Car News HeadlinesFinally, just days before the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, we're graced with the full images and details of the production version of McLaren's P1 supercar. It's mighty impressive. Now the guessing game on Nordschleife lap times begins. Nissan has decided to take its Nismo brand to the next level...
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Final 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Teaser Confirms Fastback DesignThe official debut of the 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is just over the horizon. Will it change the hyper-luxury coupe game?
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Subaru Rally Team USA Takes Win At 100 Acre Wood, Breaks Block's StreakDavid Higgins' ability behind the wheel is unquestioned, as is Subaru Rally Team USA's ability to prep a winning car. This weekend, the two came together with co-driver Craig Drew to take the win in the snow-covered Rally in the 100 Acre Wood. In doing so, the team broke Ken Block's six-win streak...
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive Shows Off On Video, AgainThis is, arguably, the least practical of the current crop of high-end electric cars, but we don't really care. Gullwings, SLS AMG looks, a hot electric blue exterior, and up to 155 miles of all-electric driving range? Sign us up. The SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive is a winner. Also, for once, we're...
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2014 Alfa Romeo 4C, Audi Quattro 5 Million, Porsche 911 RSR: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C aims to be a compact, relatively affordable supercar. It's certainly nailed the design aspect, and while we're fine with a 240-horsepower car that weighs 2,200 pounds, some might find the power a bit short of supercar status. Audi has built its 5 millionth quattro vehicle, an...
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However moderate Ken Block's success in the World Rally Championship, there's no denying his dominance here at home. Like his Gymkhana videos, he consistently knocks it out of the park--even when... -
Nismo Announcement, 50 Years Of Porsche 911, Mercedes CLA45 AMG: Today's Car NewsThere's a whole lot of excitement brewing over the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, but that's not all that's happening in the luxury and performance car universe. Nissan's high-performance Nismo brand is planning a big announcement soon, but what, exactly, it will entail is still unknown--though it's...
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GRID 2 Full Gameplay Trailer: VideoTeasers for Codemasters' GRID 2 have been trickling out for months now, but this is our first look at what the gameplay is actually like. In a word, it's stunning. Whether you're into classic motorsports legends or the latest in modern supercars, GRID 2 has something to offer, all modeled in...
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2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD, 1-Liter XL1, Audi A3 e-tron: Car News HeadlinesThe Geneva Motor Show is drawing near, and the cars that will be shown are pouring out. One of the latest is the 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD, a diesel-engined MkVII Golf that combines surprisingly good gas mileage with loads of torque. Volkswagen carries the gas mileage goal to an even more extreme...
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2014 Bentley Flying Spur PreviewWearing the name of a coachbuilt special from nearly five decades ago, the Flying Spur is once again brand new. A dramatic, sleek new shape and Bentley's best handcrafting inside wrap around the fastest, most powerful sedan the brand has ever built. The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur makes its world...
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2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Spied Completely UndisguisedPorsche's latest generation of the 911, the 991, is making the rounds in both rear-drive and Carrera 4 all-wheel drive guises, and it's excellent. But what about the higher-performance versions? They're coming. This is the GT3, which is set to debut in just a couple of weeks at the 2013 Geneva...
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