Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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There has been no shortage of speculation over the oily bits of the next-generation mid-sized M car from BMW. With the unveiling of the 4-Series Coupe concept, the general outlines of the 2014 BMW... -
McLaren's 2013 F1 Racer, GM Adds To Corvette Plant, Tesla Vs. Fisker: Car News HeadlinesMcLaren's MP4-28, the car that will carry Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton's replacement, Sergio Perez, through the 2013 F1 season, has been unveiled, and it looks surprisingly...not bad. The real question, however, is whether McLaren will be able to hang with the other perennial front-runners, or...
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Daytona 24 Hours, McLaren MP4-28, Huayra Lap Record: Today's Car NewsThe Rolex 24 at Daytona isn't just one of the first major races of the year--it's one of the most significant. This year, both in the Daytona Prototype and GT classes, the German brands ruled. McLaren's next F1 car, the MP4-28, has been teased. What will the 2013-spec race car look like? It looks...
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2014 Subaru Forester XT Driven, Brabham Family Wins, Audi A3 Allroad: Today's Car NewsThe 2014 Subaru Forester XT, the turbocharged, sporty version of Subaru's family-friendly crossover, is an odd duck, but in a very good way--despite the CVT. Sir Jack Brabham's family has won the legal rights to his name back. Brabham's name had been appropriated by a German tuning firm, and...
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Could The BMW & Toyota Sports Car Revive The Supra & 8-Series?Yesterday, BMW and Toyota announced a partnership to develop a new joint sports car platform concept for completion before the end of 2013. The new car will be a combination of both BMW and Toyota technology, but beyond that, it's still a mystery. A connection to the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ is an...
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2014 Nissan GT-R Priced From $99,590A far cry from the 2008 launch pricing of just $69,850, the 2014 Nissan GT-R's base price of $99,590 significantly revises its price-performance ratio that made it such a stunning offering five years ago. At the same time, the latest prices are only about $3,000 higher than last year's, and the...
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McLaren's P1 supercar is taking strides toward production form, as evidenced in the latest photos and video from the British brand. With cars like the Koenigsegg Agera R and Pagani Huayra on the P1's... -
MINI Clubman Bond Street: 2013 Geneva Motor Show PreviewIf you're a jet-setting retail therapist--amateur or professional--you'll appreciate the latest special-edition MINI Clubman: the Bond Street. Due for its public unveiling at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the Bond Street edition promises an extra dash of style on top of the usual quirky MINI...
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Pricing Leaked: $62,995 And UpJeep's refreshed Grand Cherokee isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's still one impressive vehicle for the money. To our eyes, they could have left well enough alone with the design and just done the equipment updates, but the bottom line is there's a new SRT model, and while it ditches the "8"...
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Cadillac Coupe De Ville Prototype: First Public Showing In 64 Years At Amelia IslandThe 2014 Cadillac ELR has been given the mildly ironic nickname "Coupe de Volt," in honor of its Chevy Volt-based underpinnings--and Cadillac's legendary Coupe de Ville. This March, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will feature the original prototype of the Cadillac Coupe de Ville by...
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Subaru, Scion Gear Up For 2013 Rally America CompetitionToyota, for all of its snoozerific mainstream cars, has long had a firm grasp on grassroots motorsports, as well as the professional series. The Rally America National Championship bridges the two, and Toyota is hitting it hard this year with another top-level effort from Subaru Rally Team USA and...
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Bentley's SUV, Next Flying Spur, & Moving Down-Market: Interview With Christophe GeorgesDespite the world's economic troubles--or perhaps, because of them, according to some economic theories--Bentley and its very wealthy clients are doing better than ever. A new Continental GT Speed Convertible was just launched in Detroit, and the brand's first SUV is nearing final approval. There's...
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Love him or hate him, the king of flat-billed drift kiddies and the spearhead for much of America's rally hopes in Europe is a force in modern American alternative motorsports. Today, Ken Block... -
Aston Martin Rapide S, Infiniti Q50 4-Cyl, Enhanced Mulsanne: Today's Car NewsThe Aston Martin Rapide S is finally here, sporting enough power to match the Porsche Panamera Turbo S along with much better looks--but can it match the Panamera's performance and handling? Infiniti's new Q50 could get four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, though the diesel isn't a sure thing...
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Aston Martin Rapide S: more power, sharper styleThe Aston Martin Rapide S has just landed, though it won't reach our shores until next month at the earliest. The long-rumored Rapide S delivers on several fronts, and gains the title of Aston's most powerful four-door to date. Rated at 550 horsepower, the Rapide S is 17 percent stronger than the...
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MINI Gets Weird With The Paceman: 'Street Attitude'MINI calls it "Not Normal." We've been known to call it "creepy." Wherever it lands on your personal spectrum, MINI's ad flavor is definitely unusual. The latest, for the new Paceman, is called "Street Attitude". Showing a guy that's in a hurry to grab some vinyl, pick up dinner, and flash his...
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Bentley Enhances The Mulsanne: Gilding The Gilded LilyThe 2013 Bentley Mulsanne has been even further enhanced with new Comfort and Entertainment Specification packages.
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Mercedes CLA, Kate Upton, & The Super Bowl: What Is Going On Here?We're not immune to the err…charms…of Kate Upton, but at the same time, we can't really figure out how she became famous. Regardless, here she is tricking some guys in football jerseys into washing a new Mercedes-Benz CLA Class. Presumably it's hers. The video is a new Super Bowl ad...
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The 12-hour race at Sebring is one of the most historic--and most daunting--of endurance racing challenges offered on the North American continent, and not just because of the duration or the track.... -
Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept Video PreviewWhile Hyundai was quick to point out that the HCD-14 Genesis Concept isn't a preview of the next Genesis sedan--despite the name--it's clear that the Detroit show concept is intended to preview the future of the brand's styling for its premium sedan. The HCD-14 itself is rather impractically styled...
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Acura MDX Prototye Video PreviewWhile it was certainly outshone by the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, and even the Ford F-150 Atlas Concept, the 2014 Acura MDX Prototype garnered a notable share of the attention at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. That's remarkable considering the big-name unveilings it was up against, and it...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class Video PreviewFour body styles, plus some wicked AMG love, mean the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class is freshly revamped and ready to take on the luxury sedan competition. The E Class Sedan and Wagon both made their way onto the web before the holidays, while the Coupe and Cabriolet saw their debuts at the 2013...
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2014 Infiniti Q50 Video PreviewA new name, a fresh new look, and hopes to take on--and beat--the best of the luxury car segment: The 2014 Infiniti Q50 aims high. From our initial vantage point, it hits the mark, too. The exterior, while speaking the language of the mid-size luxury sedan fluently, nevertheless manages to look...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Video PreviewThe Detroit Auto Show's press days are over, but it's now open to the public, so many of you are getting your first in-the-metal look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Here's our up-close look at the car, offering a look at what's new, what's hot, and what makes the new Stingray a contender...
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